The Ice tribe resides in the northern mountains where they live a pretty silent existence. Born larger, stronger and fluffier than their cousins to the south, they have successfully carved out a good way of life in their harsh homeland. Not many know they even exist in the mountains. Some know of them, others don't even believe anything could live up in the north. But either way the Ice tribe doesn't even want you visiting them. So go on believing they don't exist. Shoo. Scram.
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OOC || The judging for the Featured Characters will be pretty strict. These characters play extremely important roles within the tribe and will be founding family lines of important cultural figures within the Ice Tribe. We want them to be role played, and often. These characters are going to assist in building the culture of the tribe and preserving it for the future. Their offspring will carry on their legacy, and in a few generations their names will be remembered and spoken of with reverence.
Judging will be based on the following qualities || xxx♛Knowledge of the setting! xxxxxx→ Study: Shop Front Page xxxxxx→ Study: The Beginner's Guide xxxxxx→ Study: Ice Tribe Guild We will be looking for knowledge of the shop's setting, knowledge of the Ice Tribe itself, and how you use the cultural foundation and 'ideal direction' of the tribe to your advantage within the prompt.
xxx♛Conformity to the founding culture! These B'alam will awaken around the Magus of the Tribe. There are no references for them at the moment as the staff opted to sacrifice their getting official artwork for their magus for opening the shop up in the final summer month. If you want to make references to one of the Magus, currently the only named Magus is Loki, played by Ririka.
These B'alam would be educated directly by the Magus. The Magus is extremely loyal to the tribe and to the ideals that will bring about the survival of their culture and their people. This means we don't really want to see any revolutionaries in the first FC's. These FC's are setting the standard for this culture's mentality. They were woven into being as ignorant as newborns, personally educated by Magus who were personally enlightened by the Grand Weaver, and mentored by their leaders until they were confident enough to begin teaching others. Revolutionaries or divergent thinkers right now would be...too soon. In this regard, we also don't want to see B'alam who would seek out relationships that would be non-reproductive in nature. Part of the duty of the FC's is to start a line, to bring about new generations personally educated and born into the trades of their parents. It's a little soon for alternate ways of thinking if a character is woven into a society that discourages it.
If the cultural information says that stealing is okay if it means survival- that is what the FC's will be brought up to believe. If the cultural information says that diverging from the body they were given, in any way, is against their laws, that's what the FC's will be taught.
xxx♛Creativity! We want to know what your B'alam is all about. What is their personality, their future aspirations, what they want in a soul-bound partner, why they were chosen for their trade, how they go about it, etc. We'll score extra points for real thought and heart. If you research how they do their trades and express that through the prompt, if you really put a lot of thought into the character, and if you convince us that this is a character you will build on and role play we'll take your entry more seriously than if you're just trying to get something pretty for your sig. Remember- these are very important characters!
xxx♛In-Thread Activity and Behavior! Whatever happened outside of B'alam is your business. We'll be taking a look at in-thread behavior, frequency, etc. as 'tie breakers' between favored entries. Sometimes we can't pick between plots, character ideas, etc. You guys have so much creativity and heart that we needed a system of tie-breaking. This is our way of letting you know that activity and good behavior are rewarded. Even though these award tiny points to the final score of every entry, it can be the difference between a close win and a close lose. Again, we -want- these characters to be active. They are essential characters. That said scores tallied from the previous fc contest will not apply to this one. This means everyone gets a behavior blank slate to start.
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Enter only if... → you are willing to be active and roleplay. → you are willing to roleplay and be active with the tribe owners: Ririka → you are willing to roleplay with other tribe members. These FC's will be trusted with the young minds of their tribe-siblings. → you are willing to play according to the rules and standards of the shop AND tribe.
Do NOT enter if... → you just want something pretty for your sig. → you intend to have your character break tradition. These are part of the founding culture. Defiance should roll out a little later down the line, not right at the starting line. → you want to give these to a friend.
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Event Details || xxx→ Starts || Now xxx→ Ends || 11.23.2014 |[ Noon ]| EST xxx→ Fee || None
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Rules || xxx→ Anyone, save for Ririka, may enter. Even if you got an FC from the last contest. However- you MUST be able to make time for any and all fc's that you enter for. xxx→ You may edit entries up to the cut off date. xxx→ Do not copy the entries of anyone. If two entries are too similar, we will disqualify the one that came second. xxx→ You can enter for more than one but you can only win one. The staff will choose which entry they like best, you cannot set a preference. xxx→ We reserve the right to extend the contest if need be or to add rules if there are any problems that arise.
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:10 pm
The Lead Shaman is not a figure of magic, witchery or voodoo. She is not someone who communicates with those in the afterlife and tries to trick others out of their worldly possessions. No. She is someone who acts as a guide for those who feel lost in mind, body and soul. She uses her knowledge and the natural world around her to help heal the sick and answer questions other cannot find answers to. The Shaman is a healer and guide. Yes, some of her habits and tools may be questionable for some, but she is not here to harm, only help.
▣Please read EVERYTHING▣
Side Notes:: ▣ She has Jarl status. ▣ The Shaman works as a healer in the tribe, so she does have knowledge of herbs and potion making. ▣She also works as a guide for those who are lost emotionally, mentally and spiritually. ▣She gives blessings, prayers and honor for the dead and lost and works to make sure their wishes and memories are never lost with time. ▣She also gives blessings, prayers, and words/items of protection for those headed off to battle, this means she does have a close relationship with the Lead Guard and the Warlord. ▣The player may choose for her to practice in the art of bone throwing, dream reading/translation, smoke/fire reading, bone carving or whatever else they believe may aid her in her work. ▣Remember, her words and predictions are never absolute/true. She cannot predict or see into the future or read minds. She can only look at the information and signs before her and make the best prediction. ▣With plots and RP, it is very likely that she will be given the authority to choose her successor. (Final approval will be through the Tribe Owners!) ▣IF the player of this character becomes inactive, the shop can make IC assumptions that she named a successor and we reserve the right to strip this rank away and hand it to a new FC.
[color=darkred][size=20]The Master Shaman ▣ ▣ ▣ [/size][/color] ►[size=14][b]The Basics ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Your SN ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Do you agree to the following ||[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To RP this character? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How often, about, do you think you can rp?||[/b] (About how much do you typically rp?) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How can tribe members contact you for rp?||[/b] (PM, aim, skype, etc.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? ||[/b] (This is more so we know what sort of plots not to approach you with! Please keep things civil/appropriate.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? ||[/b] (Don't let this scare you! We aren't planning anything, we're just curious for future developments!) [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]The Quiz♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What belief does the tribe live by?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info.[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe.[/b] [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]About the B'alam ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What's her name?[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ [b]Meaning?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Personality ||[/b] (Elaborate but don't give us a novel please!) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Who granted her the title of Jarl?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How does she feel about her position?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What kind of plots would you like for her?[/b] (A general idea of plots you'd like.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What extra activities does she practice in and why?[/b] [Bone throwing, dream translations, ect] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Does she have any quirks or silly secrets?[/b][/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]Tell her story ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [b]|[ Prompt ]|[/b] [spoiler] [size=11]She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Shaman. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
[color=darkred][b]Potential Prompts::[/b][/color]
1. It has been several months since she has gained the title of Master Shaman. On this day she finds herself traveling the lands outside of the capital city. Usually the woods are alive with tribe members and prey items. Today the woods seem silent and it is clear that something is out of place. After some searching she comes the frozen body of an outsider. Tell me why she is traveling the woods. How does she stumble upon the body? How does she feel and what does she plan to do?
2. A thrall has snuck into the city and has found himself in the Shaman’s hut. He begs her to hide him and help him find a way to earn a way back into the tribe. He wishes to know what he can do because he feel so lost and wants guidance. What does the Shaman plan to do? Should she harbor the Thrall and help him out until he can sneak back out? Does she turn him into the Lead Guard?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt. [/size]
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:16 pm
Just because the Ice tribe resides in the north does not mean they are out of danger's gaze. Danger does not always show itself in the eyes of those who wish harm or those who wish to start a war. Sometimes danger show up in the pelt of someone who is familiar instead of the pelt of someone who is a stranger. It is the job of the guards to make sure that the tribe members has constant protection. They make sure that everyone follows the laws of the land. They make sure that those who were cast out stay out, and that outsiders do not make it to capital lands.
▣Please read EVERYTHING▣
Side Notes:: ▣ He has Jarl status. ▣ He makes sure that all within the tribe follow tribe laws. ▣ He makes sure that all his guards stay in line and remain loyal and pure. ▣ He works closely with the magus and Warlord. ▣ He will sometimes has to have meetings with Loki to keep him up to date, and talk about new laws if necessary. ▣ He has a friendly relationship with the Master Shaman. ▣ He will have to keep up to date with law breakers, Thralls, and runaways. ▣ In times of war he will have to work with the Warlord to ensure a draft. ▣ He will also have to join the army in times of War. ▣With plots and RP, it is very likely that he will be given the authority to choose his successor. (Final approval will be through the Tribe Owners!) ▣IF the player of this character becomes inactive, the shop can make IC assumptions that he named a successor and we reserve the right to strip this rank away and hand it to a new FC.
[color=darkred][size=20]The Lead Guard ▣ ▣ ▣ [/size][/color] ►[size=14][b]The Basics ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Your SN ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Do you agree to the following ||[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To RP this character? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How often, about, do you think you can rp?||[/b] (About how much do you typically rp?) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How can tribe members contact you for rp?||[/b] (PM, aim, skype, etc.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? ||[/b] (This is more so we know what sort of plots not to approach you with! Please keep things civil/appropriate.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? ||[/b] (Don't let this scare you! We aren't planning anything, we're just curious for future developments!) [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]The Quiz♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What belief does the tribe live by?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with?[b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info.[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe.[/b] [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]About the B'alam ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What's his name?[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ [b]Meaning?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Personality ||[/b] (Elaborate but don't give us a novel please!) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Who granted him the title of Jarl?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How does he feel about his position?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What kind of plots would you like for him?[/b] (A general idea of plots you'd like.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How does he feel about Thralls?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What does he look for in potential guards?[/b][/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]Tell his story ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [b]|[ Prompt ]|[/b] [spoiler][i]He has just woken up, he is an ignorant as a newborn infant. He has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. He is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from him. He cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing he does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for him to follow him, and follow him he does. [/i]
There is no set prompt for the Guard. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
[color=darkred][b]Potential Prompts::[/b][/color]
1. It has been several months since Loki entrusted him with the title of Lead Guard. There is a lot that must be done, and he knows that as Lead Guard he must go out and find others to teach and entrust the title of Guard. Does he think that he can handle the job of Lead Guard? What are his plans for setting up The Guards? How does he feel about working with the Warlord and Master Shaman?
2. Rumors are flying around that one of the members of The Guard has become corrupt. After talking to some members of the tribe you have collected information that the guard may be accepting bribes and helping Thrall travel in and out of several tribe territories. How does he feel about one of his guard being corrupt? What he plan to do about this situation, and what punishments may fall upon this guard?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt. [/spoiler] [size=10] (Type your response here!) [/size]
Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:18 pm
The Master Warlord is a figure that demands respect. Gifted with a strong mind and body, and a heart of courage, he has been trained by Loki to take on the title of Master Warlord. This means he is entrusted with building and training an army for times of war, and ensuring the protection of the Ice Tribe.
▣Please read EVERYTHING▣
Side Notes:: ▣ He has Jarl status. ▣ He is entrusted with building, training and maintaining an army. ▣ During times of peace him and the army work as bounty hunters and mercenaries. ▣ He works closely with the Lead Guard who supplies him with information for bounties and those who need to be brought to the capital. ▣ Sometimes he will also help the Lead Guard train the guard trainees. ▣ He also has a friendly relationship with the Master Shaman. ▣With plots and RP, it is very likely that he will be given the authority to choose his successor. (Final approval will be through the Tribe Owners!) ▣IF the player of this character becomes inactive, the shop can make IC assumptions that he named a successor and we reserve the right to strip this rank away and hand it to a new FC.
[color=darkred][size=20]The Master Warlord ▣ ▣ ▣ [/size][/color] ►[size=14][b]The Basics ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Your SN ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Do you agree to the following ||[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To RP this character? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How often, about, do you think you can rp?||[/b] (About how much do you typically rp?) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How can tribe members contact you for rp?||[/b] (PM, aim, skype, etc.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? ||[/b] (This is more so we know what sort of plots not to approach you with! Please keep things civil/appropriate.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? ||[/b] (Don't let this scare you! We aren't planning anything, we're just curious for future developments!) [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]The Quiz♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What belief does the tribe live by?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with?[b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info.[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe.[/b] [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]About the B'alam ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What's his name?[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ [b]Meaning?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Personality ||[/b] (Elaborate but don't give us a novel please!) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Who granted him the title of Jarl?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How does he feel about his position?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What kind of plots would you like for him?[/b] (A general idea of plots you'd like.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Where did he get that skully skull skull?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What does he look for in recruits?[/b][/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]Tell his story ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [b]|[ Prompt ]|[/b] [spoiler] [size=11]He has just woken up, he is an ignorant as a newborn infant. He has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. He is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from him. He cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing he does see though is the figure's bright judging eyes. Silently, the figure gives a gesture for him to follow him, and follow him he does.
There is no set prompt for the Warlord. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
[color=darkred][b]Potential Prompts::[/b][/color]
1. It has been several months since he obtaining the title of Master Warlord. Things have been okay so far thanks to the time of peace and some seem eager to join the ranks of the Ice Tribe army. How does he feel about his title so far and the small family of recruits he has built up so far? Have there been any rumors about him and his attitude, or why Loki must built an army during a time of peace?
2. The Lead Guard has handed you information about some Thralls and runaways. It is your first job since being granted the title, so it is a chance for him to show off his skills. Tell me how he feels and how his first assignment goes. Does he succeed and drag someone's butt back to Loki's court? Does he fail and try to hide this failure in hopes of tracking the target on another day?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt. [/size]
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 6:31 pm
The Crafter has expert knowledge on turning raw materials into items of beauty. But unknown to some, she also has knowledge on metal work and knows how to make expert armor and weapons. As a crafter she will be working closely with merchants once they are titled and set up. She will also work closely with gatherers to trade for raw materials they find.
▣Please read EVERYTHING▣
Side Notes:: ▣ She has Jarl status. ▣ She gets regular armor and weaponry work from recruits from The Guards and the army. ▣ She works closely with Loki, merchants, the Lead Guard and the Master Warlord. ▣ Her telepathy aids her in her crafting and metal work. ▣ She is able to teach other B'alam simple crafts if she wishes. ▣ She may have to deal with idiots who believe she is unable to do metal work, but nah, nah...she kick their butt. ▣With plots and RP, it is very likely that she will be given the authority to choose her successor. (Final approval will be through the Tribe Owners!) ▣IF the player of this character becomes inactive, the shop can make IC assumptions that she named a successor and we reserve the right to strip this rank away and hand it to a new FC.
[color=darkred][size=20]The Lead Crafter▣ ▣ ▣ [/size][/color] ►[size=14][b]The Basics ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Your SN ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Do you agree to the following ||[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To RP this character? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes/No ] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? ||[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How often, about, do you think you can rp?||[/b] (About how much do you typically rp?) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How can tribe members contact you for rp?||[/b] (PM, aim, skype, etc.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? ||[/b] (This is more so we know what sort of plots not to approach you with! Please keep things civil/appropriate.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? ||[/b] (Don't let this scare you! We aren't planning anything, we're just curious for future developments!) [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]The Quiz♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What belief does the tribe live by?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with?[b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info.[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe.[/b] [/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]About the B'alam ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [size=10] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What's her name?[/b] [color=white]xxxxxx[/color]→ [b]Meaning?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Personality ||[/b] (Elaborate but don't give us a novel please!) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Who granted her the title of Jarl?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]How does she feel about her position?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What kind of plots would you like for her?[/b] (A general idea of plots you'd like.) [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]Does she prefer the delicate work of crafting, or the labor of blacksmithing?[/b] [color=white]xxx[/color]◘ [b]What does she do to relax or inspire herself?[/b][/size]
[align=center]◘═══════◘[/align] ►[size=14][b]Tell her story ♦♦♦[/b][/size] [b]|[ Prompt ]|[/b] [spoiler] [size=11]She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Crafter. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
[color=darkred][b]Potential Prompts::[/b][/color]
1. There is a lot of responsibility when it comes to be a crafter. Not only is she expected to craft items as jewelry, trinkets and other simple items, but she is also expected to act as a blacksmith and build armor and weaponry. Does she believe she can handle this task? Has she run into any challenges or negativity since being granted her title?
2. She has just been informed that Loki has requested two armor sets for two new Jarls that are to be named soon. It is her first big assignment since gaining her title, so she must give it her all. How does she handle the assignment of making armor of the Lead Guard and the Master Warlord? Does she has a fear of failing or go in with a positive head?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt. [/size]
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Posted: Fri Nov 14, 2014 11:56 pm
The Master Shaman ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Lady Kitani xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes ] xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yuppers! xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| Any time that is needed to, or whenever I can. I can easily do a couple of RP replies a day, if not more. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM preferably, but AIM is fine too. :3 xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || As of right now, no! All FCs are important and need to be able to have a wide variety of RP. Therefore, she shall not be limited as best as I can do. xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || If it was needed, yes. I'd be so sad though! PLZNO! ;;
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? The survival of the tribe is more important than the survival of the individual. It is a way of life that all members of the tribe must understand and live by. xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? Those dirty, flying cats with feathers! Darn Wind gypsies! xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Elsa, because it's fun to poke her with insults. o3o xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl, Karl, and Thrall.
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's her name? Maja xxxxxx→ Meaning? 'Nursing mother' in Scandinavian. xxx◘ Personality || Maja is very affectionate and kind. What reason would she have to be otherwise? She was weaved to be the very living essence of healing and guidance within the Ice tribe. Due to her sweet and mother-like nature, she is seen as a general mother figure for most. She does her best to make others well, in both the body and mind. xxx◘ Who granted her the title of Jarl? The one and only Loki of Asgard Roskilhiem! xxx◘ How does she feel about her position? For her, it is who she is. She has no desire to be anything else. Her want to heal and guide others who are hurt or lost is none but absolute. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for her? I think somewhere down the line, a plot involving some sort of... Disease would be kind of interesting. Being the main healer for the tribe, it could prove to be either devastating or wondrous, depending on what kind of help she has. I think a battlefield experience would be good too. I'm not talking like an average skirmish. I mean like an actual battle. This would more than likely take place in the far future, but it's an idea that could be! xxx◘ What extra activities does she practice in and why? Bone throwing, smoke/fire readings, bone carving, and alchemy. Bones tell a lot about the past, and to understand the present and possible future, one must understand the past. Smoke/fire readings is more of a... Comfort kind of thing. When others are in distress or pain, they see things they want to see or believe. Due to this, Maja has picked up on how others actually feel or want to display, so she is able to interpret their wants and needs through things such as smoke/fire readings. Alchemy is a side project of hers. She experiments with different herbs and ingredients she finds. Every now and then, she offers basic alchemy understanding as a course for others to learn and practice. xxx◘ Does she have any quirks or silly secrets? She's a bit of a perfectionist. If she discovers something isn't quite right, such as a potion, she'll do her best to scratch around for what will make it better. Seeing as how the lives and well being of the tribe are somewhat on her paws, this trait isn't all that bad. She does long for her significant other... But she doesn't believe she will ever find him. Even if she did, she's so kind to others that she probably wouldn't even notice the connection. She's kind of like... A day dreaming school girl. She dreams of the perfect mate, but doesn't actively pursue that dream.
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►Tell her story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Shaman. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since she has gained the title of Master Shaman. On this day she finds herself traveling the lands outside of the capital city. Usually the woods are alive with tribe members and prey items. Today the woods seem silent and it is clear that something is out of place. After some searching she comes the frozen body of an outsider. Tell me why she is traveling the woods. How does she stumble upon the body? How does she feel and what does she plan to do?
2. A thrall has snuck into the city and has found himself in the Shaman’s hut. He begs her to hide him and help him find a way to earn a way back into the tribe. He wishes to know what he can do because he feel so lost and wants guidance. What does the Shaman plan to do? Should she harbor the Thrall and help him out until he can sneak back out? Does she turn him into the Lead Guard?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt.
It was dark... Darker than normal.
The Master Shaman held her nose to the air, sniffing it curiously. The sky was a dark gray as if a snow storm was rolling in... But last she had heard, there was no forecast for any kind of storm. It was... Peculiar. Perhaps it was some wrong doing by those winged beasts of the sky? No... It couldn't be. Sure, they were masters of the air and clouds above the precious land, but not even they could do something like this. Why would they? Sure, the Ice and Wind had their petty quarrels... But not even they would mess with the very nature of the sky.
...Right?
Deciding to proceed on, Maja continued to search for bark. While there was plenty around, she was looking for some that would work well for a new potion she was playing around with. The mixture just... Didn't seem quite right. It worked, mind you. It just wasn't... Perfect. Her tan-toed paws stepped lightly through the snow, stopping at each tree while her orange eyes inspected it. "No... Too dry... No... Too light..." She continued to mumble to herself as she scraped and scratched at barks from different trees, attempting to find just the right kind. While being far too focused in her excavation, she tripped right on over something solid.
Plummeting tusks first into the snow, the Master Shaman groaned... Her jaw now in pain. The tips of her large teeth must of smacked right into the ground beneath the snow... As they were riddled with soreness. Slowly sitting up and rubbing her cheek, she scrambled around for her skull mask. Touching something cold and hard, she immediately assumed she had found it.
She couldn't of been more wrong.
With an attempt to pick up the thing she had found, she quickly realized it was not what she had thought it was. Turning around and looking at what she had grabbed, the lady B'alam instantly jumped back a few inches, her orange eyes wide with fear... And curiosity. Right before her eyes... Was another B'alam. She could tell it was a B'alam simply by the basic body structure... But... It had... Trees...? Coming out of it's head..? No... They looked more like rocks protruding from the skull. As her heart began to slow down, her curiosity began to take over. Why was this B'alam here? How did it freeze? Maybe it just didn't have the tolerance that the Ice tribe had for the snow and ice. Maybe it was exploring. Maybe it was... Looking to invade.
Ears fell back to her head and the frightened look that had first appeared instantly flushed back. Whomever these... Others... Were... There was no telling what they were doing here, or what they had in mind. While it looked innocent, death was a tricky force. Maja knew this could not go untold... The denizens of the tribe had to know. Maybe this individual is why the skies were so dark and looming. Perhaps it had powers or abilities that not even the sky gypsies did. This could not wait. The bark and her potion however, could.
Quickly looking around for her mask, all thoughts of being sore or in pain vanished. The well being of the Ice tribe was her focus now. Shaking her head as she stood up, she placed the skull back upon her face, it sitting snug amongst her sabers and maw. She then grabbed what little bark she had collected and stuffed it within the folds of the decorated scarf she adorned, her paws grasping the snow as they pushed her body forward to dash back towards home, tassels dangling about violently.
This... Was unsettling... And Loki had to know.
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Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 2:41 am
The Master Warlord ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Scrimshanks xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? Yes. xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? Yes. xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? Yes. xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? Yes. xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yes. xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Yes. xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Of course. xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| Work keeps me busy during the week, but I do get some writing in throughout, and typically focus on RP during the weekends. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM, Skype, and AIM. xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || Nothing that I can think of, aside from being forced to be OOC for some plot contrivance, but I doubt that would come up! xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || Most definitely; character death doesn't have to mean the end of character development.
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by?Not all for one, but one for all. That is, the tribe comes before the individual in a practical and egalitarian, albeit insular society. xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? That misguided Wind Tribe... xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. GASTOOOOOON xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl > Karl > Thrall
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's his name? Sigurd xxxxxx→ Meaning? "Victorious defender," taken from the name of the legendary Norse hero Sigurd the Volsung. xxx◘ Personality || Despite his intimidating looks and the lofty title of Master Warlord, Sigurd does not present himself as bloodthirsty monster nor a screaming drill sergeant. He commands respect through an almost paternal air instead, the wise and stoic father-figure you do not want to disappoint. He concerns himself only with the facts, speaking rather bluntly and often unreadable, emotions-wise, from more than just that skull he always wears. That being said, he's not entirely cold, very respectful and attentive of others unless they give him reason to treat them otherwise -- Thralls, he's looking at you. Then, Sigurd does not at all hold back in expressing his deep disdain towards those who defy the philosophies he's devoted himself to, turned suddenly snarling and ruthless. Then, it's made truly apparent why he's the Warlord.
It's in battle that Sigurd's tightly held emotions finally come through. A sudden blazing passion for the tribe he serves drives him to overpower the enemy at all costs. He can be kindly in his own way with those in his army, always willing to advise and involve himself in their lives, but he is more distant and almost mechanical around those outside of his soldiers. In both cases, he never quite reveals much about himself or his feelings, a pensive and quiet B'alam, so it can be incredibly startling to see such an abrupt switch to a vicious and feral fighter. He does not negotiate, nor does he know mercy, putting the needs of the tribe's continued existence above all else.
Sigurd is incredibly proud of the Ice Tribe's society and without hesitation considers himself as only another cog in the machine, so to speak. He sees no reason to change things, so while he listens to and considers others' points of view, he will always speak for "the greater good" and holds incredibly steadfast to the idea of everyone having a role they must adhere to. Sigurd is generally guiding and patient, wanting to help those in his tribe flourish, but he might take his duties a bit far -- with how much he cares about defending a, in his mind, perfect society, any failure is a deep blow to his core. Even if he won't express his frustration, it wears on him to think there are those who do not conform, and he can become obsessively demanding to know how things went wrong once he captures the enemy.
xxx◘ Who granted him the title of Jarl? The Ice Magus himself, Loki. xxx◘ How does he feel about his position? In Sigurd's mind, his position comes before even himself, and that is how things should be. In a way, the Warlord is separate from Sigurd, but with how often he's in "business mode" it's hard to say just how much is left of the regular ol' B'alam. As a Jarl, he's not proud, boasting about his high rank, but neither is he modest, deflecting his achievements. Instead, he hopes his actions will speak for themselves and win the esteem of his community, proving that he's worthy to continue maintaining the title. He does not revel in war but sees it as a necessity for survival, his mindset completely entrenched in bettering his tribe above all else. Sigurd believes himself to be a weapon for the tribe, and defers quickly and easily to whatever the Magus may order of him. You know the old joke: when told to jump, he'd bark "how high?"
That is perhaps Sigurd's biggest strength, and why he was given the position in the first place, but it's also a double-edged sword. He can easily shed dignity, self-preservation instincts, and even empathy in order to carry out what needs to be done, for better or for worse. He and his soldiers are the tribe's weapons, and weapons don't have thoughts of their own. They must be well-maintained in order to function but, with how readily Sigurd can separate himself, perhaps that is a part of him that knows "weapons" can be replaced.
xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for him? Because of how traditional and unwavering Sigurd is in his beliefs, I feel he'd make a great foil for any revolutionaries that might crop up or any non-Ice B'alam he might run into outside of a battlefield context -- before he turned it into a battlefield, anyway.
Also, since I mentioned how Sigurd has basically set aside his own humanity B'alamanity to focus on his role, it would be nice to have someone come along and help him remember how to unwind and, well, open up. Could potentially develop into romance or how he chooses his successor, or even just his first friend. My biggest focus would probably be on how little he actually cares about himself, since he really does take the idea of the tribe over the individual to an extreme, especially in war. That, I'd really like to explore.
Worst case scenario, Sigurd could eventually get badly wounded because of seeing himself as just a weapon, but would this turn him around? A confrontation of sorts from one of the other Jarls or even one of his soldiers would be very interesting, especially if he stuck to his ideals after all. Worse, if he began demanding this same extreme sort of thinking from his soldiers, it could create some crazy tension that might eventually lead to his downfall, either through dying in battle or being replaced by his successor, once he got one. I'd totally be okay with making an eventual misguided villain of sorts to let others shine, but this would be on the hard side of "bad end" if he was pushed more towards focusing solely on his role, and unable to reconnect with the tribe he's so bent on serving.
xxx◘ Where did he get that skully skull skull? Sigurd obtained the skull from a beast he killed to prove to himself, and only himself, that he was in fact capable enough to kill and be worthy of protecting his tribe. Once he put it on, he finally felt himself as the Warlord.
xxx◘ What does he look for in recruits? Efficiency. Obedience. Ambition. Sigurd demands a lot from his recruits but in turn, hopes they will challenge him. Not literally, through confrontation or dissidence, but through teaching him lessons in how to raise an army. It's only the beginning, and he knows very well there will be trials and tribulations they will all have to learn and grow from. Since it comes very naturally for Sigurd to be able to set aside anything that might make any normal B'alam worry -- like friends or family or fun, because he has none of that -- he'd probably expect his recruits to be just as hyperfocused, keeping their lives separate. That being said, he's not quite to the extremes yet, and would also look for his soldiers to be able to work together and become a family, of sorts, supporting each other in their own mini-version of what he'd like the larger tribe society to be like.
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►Tell his story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
He has just woken up, he is an ignorant as a newborn infant. He has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. He is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from him. He cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing he does see though is the figure's bright judging eyes. Silently, the figure gives a gesture for him to follow him, and follow him he does.
There is no set prompt for the Warlord. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since he obtaining the title of Master Warlord. Things have been okay so far thanks to the time of peace and some seem eager to join the ranks of the Ice Tribe army. How does he feel about his title so far and the small family of recruits he has built up so far? Have there been any rumors about him and his attitude, or why Loki must built an army during a time of peace?
2. The Lead Guard has handed you information about some Thralls and runaways. It is your first job since being granted the title, so it is a chance for him to show off his skills. Tell me how he feels and how his first assignment goes. Does he succeed and drag someone's butt back to Loki's court? Does he fail and try to hide this failure in hopes of tracking the target on another day?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt.
It was about the time the Warlord himself had asked Henning to join him on tracking a Thrall down that Henning had decided he'd made the wrong life choice. He'd wanted to refuse, shifting nervously on his paws, but he did not look away from Sigurd's golden gaze as he spoke.
"You've been struggling to perform since you joined the ranks, but there is no shame in needing extra instruction. I would like to help you, Henning, or you can be dismissed."
It seemed like a harsh ultimatum, 'shape up or ship out,' but the young soldier knew his leader meant well by it. The fact that he had offered to allow Henning the opportunity to leave at all came as a surprise, even. His tone had been flat, no judgement behind it, but still Henning could not bring himself to take it. He bowed his head, hearing himself say, "I would be honored to accompany you, sir."
So that's how Henning had found himself side by side with the Master Warlord. He'd steal a sideways glance at the larger B'alam every now and again, the silence between them too different from the banter and cajoling he knew with his fellow soldiers on patrol, but he didn't dare speak up. Something had changed in Sigurd once he'd explained the situation, described the Thrall they were after, and left to scour the land. He had hardened into something more, well, war-like, so focused on the mission that Henning wondered if he'd been forgotten. He should have been focusing, too, but a heavy weight had his paws dragging through the snow.
But as they crested over the slope, they both spotted it at once. It was hard not to, the dark shape stark against the icy backdrop that made the Ice tribe's land, and they all seemed to freeze at once. Then, a terrible roar sounded in Henning's ear, nearly deafening him, as the Warlord shot off down the side of the mountain, and the Thrall became a dark blur bounding towards the forest of pines at the base, no doubt hoping to disappear among the thick trunks and heavy shadows.
Sigurd wouldn't give him the chance, the armor he wore seemingly posing no impediment as he half-ran, half-slid down the slope, kicking up a powdery trail Henning could only try to follow, his heart hammering in his chest as he panted after the Warlord quickly leaving him behind. The Thrall seemed to be having a hard time bounding through the thick snow, a limp becoming apparent, and Henning could only flinch as Sigurd caught up with the dark B'alam, colliding into him with all the force and fury of an avalanche.
He stopped to watch the struggle, more from the Thrall than from Sigurd. The weaker male's claws only scrabbled uselessly at the Warlord's thick, leathery armor as he was pinned down in a painful, twisted position, and Henning was horrified for a moment that Sigurd was going to kill their mark, his mouth at the Thrall's throat. He had grabbed only a mouthful of thick, white fur, the criminal's mane protecting him for the moment, but the Thrall could feel the long saber poking against his skin, and Sigurd could feel the throbbing of his heartbeat below.
The Thrall seemed to give up the fight, only writhing tiredly as he panted heavy puffs of air, but to Henning's amazement, he spoke in a voice strained, but cocky, amused even despite the position he was in. "I must be in more trouble than I thought, if they've sent the Warlord himself after me, and one of his--" The Thrall rolled his wary red gaze over to the soldier finally moving to join them, his back legs pumping powerfully behind him as he rapidly bounded towards them, only seeming to gain speed instead of slowing, why wasn't he slowing, what--
The sudden sensation of being set free was dizzying. The heavy weight of the Warlord no longer bore down on him as Henning barreled into Sigurd, throwing him off and driving him into the ground. Hardly given a chance to regain his bearings, the Thrall gulped in the stinging air and picked himself up to flee, but a shout from the Warlord stopped him.
"Henning! What is the meaning of this?" Henning, the Thrall whirled around, and saw his friend fighting to keep the Warlord down. The soldier didn't look at him as he pleaded, "Go, Anders, run!" and Anders didn't need any more convincing. He fled into the copse of trees, wishing he hadn't gone looking for his friend one last time.
A heavy paw struck Henning's muzzle and jarred him, Sigurd gaining the upper hand as he threw the insolent soldier off. He was a different B'alam in battle, that's what the whispers that had reached the soldier's ears had said, and he could certainly see it now as the Warlord stood over him, back arched and sides heaving with hot breathes on Henning's face as he bared his teeth from beneath that skull, looking like a monster and sounding it, too, when he hissed "I should kill you for your disobedience."
Henning could say nothing, eyes widening as he stared paralyzed, but he suddenly had the crazed thought that maybe he had only imagined the Warlord saying such a thing, as Sigurd suddenly straightened and drew in calmer breaths. "You've committed a terrible crime here, Henning," he said more levelly, the understatement only driving the stake of fear deeper. Sigurd stepped away from him, knowing the young B'alam wouldn't put up a fight any longer. He was severely disappointed with the turn of events, frustration driving him to knead deep gouges into the ground with his claws even as he waited patiently for Henning to join him, but there was nothing to be done about it now.
"I see it was a mistake to allow you into my ranks. We'll have the court deal with you now. Come along."
Once again, Henning heard himself numbly reply what he did not mean, his mouth dry as he picked himself up. "Yes, sir. I'm sorry." Once again, Henning joined Sigurd's side, but he couldn't bring himself to look at him again. Sigurd had been betrayed by one of his own soldiers, had failed to capture the Thrall, and still walked with that purposeful, steady calm that betrayed none of his bitter anger. There was no room for that to get in the way of what had to be taken care of, he told himself, packing away his feelings as he replayed the scene he would have to explain.
Henning would be dealt with, preferably as harsh a sentence as possible, and Anders would be caught. He would be caught. Peace would be established for a fleeting moment and the Ice Tribe would continue flourishing in its people and floundering in producing still more of these disappointments, Sigurd knew.
The Master Shaman ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || shyanimegrl xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes ] xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes ] xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yes xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| I can rp weekly and endeavor to provide tags in a timely fashion. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM, aim, quote, and plot thread to be set up xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || none xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || indeed possibly
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? The tribe's wellbeing comes before an individual's wellbeing. xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? the Wind tribe xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Elsa xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl, Karl, Thrall
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's her name? Agna xxxxxx→ Meaning? Her name is a play at a female twist of the male name Agnar, which means sharp. xxx◘ Personality || Though her countenance appears both fairly approachable and affable enough, she is calm, tends to takes things seriously, and has difficulty identifying jokes despite sincere yet not so evident efforts. xxx◘ Who granted her the title of Jarl? Loki (Magus of the Ice tribe) xxx◘ How does she feel about her position? It may not be immediately apparent through her mostly serene yet stern demeanor in her professional interactions but she greatly enjoys her work, both in the process of learning and expanding her mastery, and steadfastly takes a no-nonsense approach in terms of her work ethic. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for her? In addition to imparting her individual knowledge, procedures, and practices, I would like her to share with her apprentices how she happened upon realizing that the animals can be watched and learned from. For example, the plants that animals avoid are possibly harmful and those that animals don't are possibly helpful. Thus, she could also impart how working with and also learning from the talents a wolf and a falcon have can expedite success and progress in the duties she carries out. In the case of working with a wolf, for instance, she observes the wolf during collaboration and picks up tips for following and observing animals. Also, perhaps unexpected contact with healers of other tribes can take place. A scenario for consideration could be that it would be the falcon that helps her locate herbs and it may venture a ways from the region of ice and its herb-gathering practice could spark curiosity so as to be followed back. And with regards to her other half, I would like her to attain Magus status and have gotten to get to know who he is before decidedly becoming spirit-bound together. xxx◘ What extra activities does she practice in and why? She practices bone waving and some flooding because she uses both extra activities to assist her patients with overcoming fears and anxieties, and changing behaviors. Bone waving entails moving a bone from side to side for the patient to follow visually in front of them while expressing the feelings they have about a concern such as, for example, a fear of heights. The bone waving in front of them is to help distract the patient from more intense alarm usually prompted by the concern in discussion. In turn continuing with heights as the concern of example, flooding involves approaches of various degrees such as starting with exposure to heights of a few feet and gradually going higher, or having a patient go to the nearest and safest spot by the edge of a stable cliff right away. xxx◘ Does she have any quirks or silly secrets? Yes, she has a quirk that is no secret: she is an avid member of the Ice tribe's B'alam Brawlers who holds spontaneous exercises unabashed. When on the go, whether on the way to an appointment or running an errand involving a scavenger hunt through the Ice tribe's terrain, she also enjoys practicing brawl maneuvers like one such occasion including a lunge forward here, an inserted jab there, etc, as she travels. Her mentality is that of multi-tasking between getting her Shaman duties accomplished while also maintaining her own wellbeing to be as useful as she can in good shape.
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►Tell her story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]| 2
She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Shaman. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since she has gained the title of Master Shaman. On this day she finds herself traveling the lands outside of the capital city. Usually the woods are alive with tribe members and prey items. Today the woods seem silent and it is clear that something is out of place. After some searching she comes the frozen body of an outsider. Tell me why she is traveling the woods. How does she stumble upon the body? How does she feel and what does she plan to do?
2. A thrall has snuck into the city and has found himself in the Shaman’s hut. He begs her to hide him and help him find a way to earn a way back into the tribe. He wishes to know what he can do because he feel so lost and wants guidance. What does the Shaman plan to do? Should she harbor the Thrall and help him out until he can sneak back out? Does she turn him into the Lead Guard?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt.
It just so happened that this period of the day currently saw rare visits from patients seeking her consultation, which meant it was highly unlikely that anyone would discover the thrall here at the Shaman's hut according to the present trend. Agna had been amidst examining the plants she had gathered when the thrall had barged in.
"First, have a seat." Agna did not bother with a greeting, one way that her bias showed itself. In addition, she had sought to avert the possibility of him rampaging about and making a mess of her workplace.
After they both took a seat to converse, she began to make her inquiries. "You say you want to figure out how you can prove yourself so as to return to the tribe, is this correct?" When the thrall responded in the affirmative, she proceeded to ask, "What activities do you enjoy?" Upon receiving a silent response of puzzlement, she repeated the question. No irritation nor impatience was expressed by her as Agna maintained an undisturbed and upright appearance and position as she listened to him answer now.
"And of those activities you described, which one or more of them do you feel you can utilize to create ideas and attempt them until accomplishment to gather merit that the tribe would find of a quality of beneficial contribution?" The thrall's next answer took more time for him to give and though she did not turn her eyes away from the B'alam thoughtfully formulating and sharing his shaky response, with her peripheral vision Agna moved around pieces of the plants she had been working with earlier with no clear purpose to be noticed by the thrall. At one point he had glanced up from staring at his front paws while having paused seemingly trying to assemble more of his thoughts. To this, Agna simply said to take his time so he could go on explaining what he has in mind.
The thrall went back to staring at his paws as he continued to speak his mind and she then busied herself with easily enough tying a strip of cloth of the same fabric used in the making of her attire to the leg of a falcon at a perch made of bone near the aforementioned plants. She released the falcon with the lift of the bone its claws had been grasping at long before the thrall had finished the second half of the thoughts that engrossed him. After verifying said thoughts of his that he relayed in two parts to her in answer to her question in a concise summary, she moved on to close-ended questions to check his confirmation. "Do you understand that if you are determined to re-join the tribe, then you mean to faithfully follow Ice tribe culture and serve the tribe as a productive individual?"
When the thrall replied again in confirmation, Agna went on to her next assessment. "Then, are you willing to take a step in that direction by accepting your responsibility for sneaking into the city by confessing to the Lead Guard?"
The guilty yes she received was enough. She would seek counsel with the Magus about ideas for approaches to address how to go about such possible cases as this with the thralls taking to the idea of reforming themselves. "If you are given the chance and my counseling by the Magus is in alignment, then be informed that I can be found scavenging in uncolonized areas of the ice territory every last week each month. And if you manage to locate me at such a time when you are ready for judgment by the tribe for your return, you will also know from me then of the ruling of the Magus with regards to if I shall take part in more specific involvement of such instances of this matter to address as those in the category along with this instance regarding that of thralls. Do you accept that this matter must abide by the ways of the Ice tribe?"
And it was only moments after his confirmation to her latest query that the Lead Guard made his entrance into the hut. The falcon was not around this time, having likely delayed its return, for a repeat performance of an abrupt, brief ruffling of its feathers customary of sudden, forceful entrances. Sudden, forceful entrances were in fact not uncommon so far given her profession and along with the falcon, the wolf that also assists her in her duties had also developed minimal reactions to such visits as the wolf merely angled its ears forward from where it partially lounged in a half alert manner. Agna herself merely swished her short tail of full fur in one fluid motion yet again when this time the Lead Guard arrived so as to investigate and she transitioned to directing her next words to him as she calmly stood again from her seat and the thrall nervously followed suit, "Ah, you have my thanks for your swift arrival to my call for aid. The readiness to pursue a plan of action to earn his way back into the tribe has been expressed to me by this thrall who took it upon himself to sneak back in." She then proceeded to explain what had just transpired concerning the case at hand.
edit: I totally confused Shan Yu's bird in Mulan to be a hawk instead of a falcon lol..
Posted: Mon Nov 17, 2014 3:08 pm
The Lead Guard ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Conrad the Mighty xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? Yes xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? Yes xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? Yes xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? Yes xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yes xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Yes xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yes xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| Average 2-4 completed RPs a week. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM, or AIM, which is on my phone so that's 24 hours a day. xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || Nope, I'm an open book. xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || Indubitably
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? The survival of the tribe is more important than the survival of the individual xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? Pesky thieving Wind Tribe xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Elsa xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Thrall > Karl > Jarl
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's his name? Kuzmir Bjorg xxxxxx→ Meaning? The Rescuer Whom Commands Peace xxx◘ Personality || Obedient, strategic, and stoic, Kuzmir holds his head up high giving him a demanding presence, cubs may even find him domineering. As the Lead Guard he can be quite guarded about specific details about himself. After all there's comfort in isolation. Kuzmir will never ask those under his command to do something he would not be willing or able to do himself. His prerogative is to lead by example with no exception, nor favoritism. Every single Ice Tribe member is his brother/sister, including Thralls, but some need more guidance, all-be-it tough love, than others. He can be quite stern with new recruits, but like a drill instructor, he's only trying to bring out their highest potential. He is compelled by logic, devotion, and duty. He despises apathy, maliciousness, and deceit.
His favorite way to blow off steam is healthy competition. Running, hunting, wrestling, and other such feats of physical strength and patience. It is said, Kuzmir could out-stare a coyote. But he is very much against fluffalo-tipping, if any of his guards are caught participating, the consequence is 48 hour guard duty over the fluffy creatures. Another way, although some may find it silly, is to lead a small troop of junior guards. He teaches them how to stand at attention, salute properly, wrestle, ect.. Kuzmir awards obedience and gives them guidance if they are willing to listen. But he will never allow it to interfere with his Lead Guard duties, instead he hopes it will strengthen the Tribe's culture. xxx◘ Who granted him the title of Jarl? Loki xxx◘ How does he feel about his position? It's an honor of grave importance xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for him? (I loved the way Kami laid this part out, so I am borrowing the layout) General RP: - Junior Guard: I see this as something not set up immediately, but it will be his chance at setting an example and shaping the next generation. RPs can be done in little groups or individually. If any youngsters come to him with dilemmas he doesn't feel qualified to answer, he would personally take them to the Master Shaman for aid. - Mastering the Tundra: Multiple RP potential here as he feels obligated to learn not only the paths which one may infiltrate the Tribe, but also where the most advantageous for guard duty. - Thrall interactions: Coming across Thralls would present him with an ethical dilemma. He can't help them, but he can be civil with them. It would be interesting to see how he would reject a plea for help from one. He must also keep track of them to relay locations to the Warlord. - Random: Kuzmir doesn't go out looking for social interactions, however , it's important for him to meet as much of the Tribe as he can so that in time of war he can comfortably count on his draft picks to stay the course to victory. It would also behoove him to figure out how each individual thinks so if the time comes that they run, Kuzmir can supply accurate information for the bounty hunters.
Character Development RP: - Drills, maneuvers, and work outs: not only for himself, but for his whole troop. They must be ready for anything, including taking specific orders from the Warloard. These can be in an individual or group setting. - Wrestling Matches or sparring training: As he too is newly awoken, he has great instincts, but experience is what they all need. - Turning in someone he trusted (such as a guard) to appropriate authorities when he or she have wronged another. Being a B'alam close to those in his tribe does not mean he will not hold authority over them, rules are in place for a reason. - Backlog as to how he obtained his skull mask after being awoken. - A challenge! This would be where Kuzmir is challenged by one of his guards that seems a little too cocky for the good of the tribe. Kuzmir, being of sound body and mind would of course put this B'alam to shame and be dismissed from the guard ranks.
Plotting with other FCs: - Master Warlord: It's very important for these two to be on the same page with tactics in case of an emergency or war time scenario. It is Kuzmir's aspiration for his guards to be exemplary if the situation arises that they are under the Master Wardlord's direction. I would like to see them be more than allies, but friends with mutual respect; both professional and personal, they MUST trust each other. - Lead Crafter: This relationship would be very important considering she is the one that provides protection from both the cold and dubious intentions. I could see a possible romance, depending on the winner of this FC. Kuzmir would admire her fine craft and may lead groups of recruits to be fitted appropriately. - Master Shaman: In his mind, this FC would be like a VA, all of his guards whom are injured either emotionally, mentally, or physically would go to directly under his orders. After a struggle if there is a life lost, all involved would have to be cleared by her for active duty once again. Unlike the Army, the Guards are always active and must always be at the top of their game.
xxx◘ How does he feel about Thralls? They are deserving of their punishment, but he may be more likely than most to encourage Loki to grant amnesty to the meritorious. Until then, they are to be left alone or ignored and most definitely kept track of. xxx◘ What does he look for in potential guards? It is his job to be sure those who stand beside him to protect their family is up for the task. Physical and mental strength, perseverance, exemplary devotion to the ideals behind the Tribe, and those eager to prove themselves worthy. The secret ingredient however is responsiveness.
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►Tell his story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
He has just woken up, he is an ignorant as a newborn infant. He has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. He is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from him. He cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing he does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for him to follow him, and follow him he does.
There is no set prompt for the Guard. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts:: 2. Rumors are flying around that one of the members of The Guard has become corrupt. After talking to some members of the tribe you have collected information that the guard may be accepting bribes and helping Thrall travel in and out of several tribe territories. How does he feel about one of his guard being corrupt? What he plan to do about this situation, and what punishments may fall upon this guard?
Kuzmir Bjorg is not one to stand for such behavior, nor is he one to let anyone else see how deep such behavior from a B'alam he recruited cuts him. There aren't a lot of ways to upset the even-keeled, stern B'alam, but malfeasance was certainly on the list. Who did this Guard think he or she was fooling? At first when he learned about this betrayal, the gray haired B'alam was furious! If he was to deal with this the way his emotions first dictated there would be a one-on-one battle to the death in which he would rip the B'alam into pieces. Unfortunately, that would set a horrible example, (and even more fearfully a precedent) and would never be tolerated. It was just a reassuring clip that played in the back of his head from time to time as he managed this particular circumstance. Later on it would become something he laughed about over a meal time with his fellow Jarl's in intricate detail. After all, telling gruesome stories of victory was a bonding moment.
For now he had to maintain collected and deal with this in a practical judicious manner. Each Guard (including the one suspected of corruption) would be questioned privately and answers would be cross referenced with the rest to see if/where the unscrupulous behavior had spread. Those which stood out would be sent to the Master Shaman for further examination. All guilty parties would be subjected to corporal punishment, stripping of armor, and banishment from the tribe (with permission of Loki), and would be escorted by a contingency of Guards and Bounty Hunters to a known path out of the mountains which kept the Tribe safe. No Thrall option in this circumstance. Kuzmir would not take any pleasure in these actions, but instead he would privately morn the loss in his own way. This would consist of more self discipline and a rippling distancing from the Guards in his ranks until they gained his trust once again.
Future recruits would be inspected closer, his Junior Guards would be taught the value of obedience and respecting the system in which they were born into, and Kuzmir would tighten the ropes on the Thralls. He would also set a task force of a few guards to smoke out the individuals or group of individuals that tainted his Guards. Since being a Thrall was already a punishment in and of itself, he would be sure to pass the names and locations on the the Master Warlord so that they may be handled by the Bounty Hunters and/or Mercenaries and then Kuzmir would wash his paws of the entire situation.
The Master Shaman ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Yushika xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? [ Yes] xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? [ Yes] xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? [ Yes] xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? [ Yes] xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? [ Yes] xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? [ Yes] xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Of course! xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| A lot. I'm fairly active in other shops, and once I bond with a shop I tend to RP near constantly and become obsessed with my characters. I want to be an author, and I consider this both a way to perfect my writing and a way to create meaningful characters who will age with me. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM and Skype, typically. I also am fairly easy to summon in-thread. xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || Nope! I like most RP, as it helps expand my character. I am very open to a wide assortment of plots! I do require someone warning me before they attack my character, just so I am ready. xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || Yes, but it would need to be done a certain way. When I kill my pets, and it's rarely, it hurts a lot. Especially if I have them have a family, an entire background, and RPed with them a long time, but that is what makes writing so beautiful. As long as I can RP out their death and given plenty of time to consider it, yes. Characters die. Things happen. History goes on. But I will need a week to think it over. I take my characters very seriously, and love each and every one of them dearly.
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? The tribe is, essentially, more important that the individual itself. Those within the tribe must always put the tribe before their own needs. This ultimately means sacrifice at times, but it is for the good of their people and home. xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? The Wind Tribe! xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Elsa. xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl, Karl, and Thrall.
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's her name? Vera xxxxxx→ Meaning? Scandinavian for "faith", or "truth". xxx◘ Personality || xxx Vera is a quiet soul, and has been since the day she awoke. She tends to favor silence, speaking only when she has a predication or advice. Why hold onto such silence? Vera is constantly watching, observing everyone and everything. She is sharp, spotting details most wouldn't and locating danger in the blink of an eye. Not much gets past her, and while often she tends to sit there, quietly observing, she'll more than happily reveal whatever misdeed she has spotted you doing. Vera also tends to rarely show her emotions, however, she is more than willing to verbally express how she feels if you desire. She does not hold secrets against her tribe.
xxx Vera is incredibly loyal to her tribe, and will sacrifice everything for it. This also means that while she'd be a loving mother and mate, she would walk away from her family if her tribe needed her to do so. While she also is loyal to those she cares for, the tribe comes first, and Vera is the perfect example of how a tribe-member should follow the main belief.
xxx She has a sweet, nurturing, and motherly side to her. Children are always given sweets herbs that also boost the immune system. The sick are always tended to, no matter how infectious they are. Vera will do mostly anything for others, and defend others with her entire being. However, she is not a pushover, and will notice alliterative motives rather quickly.
xxx On the off-chance you do somehow trick her and she discovers it you will stay on her "do not talk to" list forever. You also will be watched like a hawk whenever on tribe-lands, and she will be wary of you and the damage you could do to her people.
xxx◘ Who granted her the title of Jarl? Loki. xxx◘ How does she feel about her position? Vera is both incredibly honored and feels at home in her position. At first, she had been nervous, worried she'd fail her tribe in some way. This has changed completely. Vera feels she is the most helpful in her position, and it fits her. It feels natural, like her own skin. She was always meant to heal others, both mentally and physically. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for her? - I want Vera to spend a lot of time teaching children how to quickly patch themselves up should they get hurt. She'd find it important that, should she not be nearby, basic wounds can be taken care of long enough until she arrives. - I do want her to be taught how to fight. Vera is actually pretty small, but despite this she's incredibly agile and has good endurance. She's not a fighter, but she firmly believes she needs to be able to protect herself to ensure the tribe doesn't lose their main healer. - I can see Vera bonding with birds, and using them to receive herbs and send messages. I want to witness her try and teach others how to do this, and fail horribly. I do want some of her future generations to inherit this ability. - I want Vera to witness a tribe-member doomed to become a Thrall in an unsavory act, whether it be betrayal to the tribe or something else. Mmmm, drama, right? - Mating? What? Vera is a bit too focused on her job, so when it comes to her other half they'll need to be persistent, and understand that work comes first. However, she's secretly a cuddler, and likes to express how she feels, so her mate will have a snuggly little shaman when she isn't working. Yay! - I would, ultimately, like Vera to only have one apprentice, who will eventually become her heir. She will be watching as new members arrive, and will be ready to pounce when she spots "the one". I don't plan for her to discover who will succeed her until she has had children, though. - Lots and lots of family, tribe, friends, enemies, and more plots! Her future family would get a LOT of attention and love! xxx◘ What extra activities does she practice in and why? Bone throwing, absolutely! This will be a hidden talent she discovers later on. She also will "read paws", meaning if a member offers their paw she can give a loose reading of what their life will come out to be. She also will be able to interpret dreams, loosely, and read the stars for warnings and hints to the future. Vera also makes herb talismans for good luck to those who ask. Do they work? No one really is sure, but it helps to soothe the worried mind. Vera also communicates with birds, but she can't understand them. xxx◘ Does she have any quirks or silly secrets? Well, Vera is pretty petite. Due to this, she tends to work harder to try and prove that her small size doesn't mean anything. Sometimes, she works herself so hard that she forgets there's a life outside of work, and will need prodding to return to the land of the living. Vera is also a huge worry-wart, and often shows it with stern glances and her shoving herbs on you. There is one secret, though. She is terrified of storms, and while is able to put a brave face on (the mask really does help), inside her heart is pounding a mile a minute.
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►Tell her story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Shaman. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since she has gained the title of Master Shaman. On this day she finds herself traveling the lands outside of the capital city. Usually the woods are alive with tribe members and prey items. Today the woods seem silent and it is clear that something is out of place. After some searching she comes the frozen body of an outsider. Tell me why she is traveling the woods. How does she stumble upon the body? How does she feel and what does she plan to do?
2. A thrall has snuck into the city and has found himself in the Shaman’s hut. He begs her to hide him and help him find a way to earn a way back into the tribe. He wishes to know what he can do because he feel so lost and wants guidance. What does the Shaman plan to do? Should she harbor the Thrall and help him out until he can sneak back out? Does she turn him into the Lead Guard?
3. Freestyle. Write your own prompt.
xxx Vera was not amused.
xxx Her orange eyes narrowed as the Thrall paced nervously, their frantic rant causing nothing more than a brief huff from the Master Shaman. She stayed quiet, as per usual, but the disdain in her eyes were obvious. He was a Thrall. A traitor. One who had betrayed her beloved tribe and thus been rightfully thrown out. Her claws slipped out, tapping gently against the ground as the rant continued. She was only half listening, having briefly directing her attention towards the exit when the Thrall began to get more erratic with their behavior. Good, she had a clear shot to the exit if need be. She'd be fine.
xxx The Thrall turned to her, directing a question in panic. Vera blinked back at him, taking her time to respond, if only to make the other just a bit uncomfortable.
xxx"You wish to return to the tribe after you betrayed us?" Her voice was a soft hum, gentle and yet the edges licked at hostility. The shaman turned her head to the side, glancing at her herbs and then back at the male. "Why should I assist you when you have destroyed the trust my home had for you? Why should I, in turn, betray my tribe by harboring a criminal?" She would not be an easy win, warm eyes growing harsh when the Thrall visibly shuffled. Good, he was nervous. He should be.
xxx He spoke again, promises leaving his mouth that seemed genuine, and yet with a hint of desperation. Those in need tended to mix the truth for their own needs. He was regretful, and had been young at the time. 'That is no excuse', her inner voice mused. However, she stayed silent, directing her gaze back to her herbs once more. The Thrall continued, pausing only when she suddenly raised a paw to silence him. If he wanted to prove himself she had a way.
xxx"I am not one to forgive those who have tricked and deceived my people, however, it is not my place to decide your fate. I will not harbor you. You will not remain in my care, hiding within my home. I will, instead, assist you if you truly regret your deeds." Her jaw twitched as she spoke, a quiet irritation rumbling in her mind. She despised this male, and yet Vera knew reason. He had betrayed her home, one she was fiercely loyal to, but it was not her right to turn him away. She did not decide what came of those who wished to return. That was the job of another, and she would not dare pretend to know more or hold more authority than he did. Still, if it was her choice, she'd turn this male away.
xxx However, it wasn't her choice. Not rightfully. She'd do the right thing, as always, however this didn't mean she'd need to enjoy it. What she did enjoy was the male looking completely stunned and uncertain. That was a real treat.
xxx"I shall bring you to the Lead Guard. Not only does he need to know immediately that you intruded, but he will choose what to do from here. You must also explain how you snuck into the tribe, as you have endangered everyone." Clicking her tongue sharply and moving her head to the exit, she stood, prowling over. The Thrall watched her, a paw lifting and freezing as he seemed unsure what to do.
xxx"Come." She ordered, gazing at him with a calm that she would later be proud of displaying. Perhaps he could redeem himself, but that was for another to decide. She'd trust in her tribe and their judgement, as for one to truly be loyal they must be able to put faith in the judgement of their home.
xxx One thing was for sure. Should he return to the tribe she'd be keeping a very close eye on him.
Posted: Thu Nov 20, 2014 2:03 pm
The Master Shaman ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Vistada xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? AUHHH HECK YES. xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? Yesss! xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? YES. xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? YES ; ;.. I would forever hate myself. xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yep! xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Of course~ xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yesss! xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| I haven't had the partners to be able to rp a lot this year on Gaia c:. But I check Gaia at least 5 times a day lol. Cause I'm a student who procrastinates a lot... Lol. But December's my dead month where I'll just be working biggrin. xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| Aim, Skype, Gaia PM. Pick your Poison! xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || No. But if you want a plot where she loses power or something please approach me (That is outside of if I go AWOL). I don't like killing off my pets. I'm mean like that XD. But maybe a fake-death where she loses things and such and such would be intriguing?
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? "The survival of the tribe is more important than the survival of the individual." xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? The Wind Tribe! Pesky flying things. xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Elsa... (Though Gaston was joked about too ; u; lawl) xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl, Karl and Thrall. They're nice guys. (Joking)
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's her name? Avdotya *Auh-v-doat-yah xxxxxx→ Meaning? Good Thought - Her nickname is Av.. xxx◘ Personality || Avdotya, or Av is an aware creature who is not easily scared. She is kind and considerate usually but she is also blunt and well versed to tell people what it is they are looking for. She does not believe her insights are truth but she believes they are not lies in the least bit. Spiritually she believes that there is no one truth to anything and for that her predictions are possibly one of the truths that can happen. Av has no scare factor and at times confuses the other with bad news, though she intends to put it lightly in some aspect, some say that she is a stone when it comes to scarey stories and spoils a lot of fun in the tribe. When bad news is to occur she tries to twist her words so she sounds like she is scared for others but she sometimes comes out bland and scrambles to find a way to help her fellow Tribesb'alam out. Because of this oddity though, Av is not shy or squeamish when it comes to patching up bad wounds. She is apt and very well trained, she also is rather good at giving answers to those who are depressed or down in spirits. However, she is still young. xxx◘ Who granted her the title of Jarl? Loki of Roskilheim. xxx◘ How does she feel about her position? Avdotya is rather a young B'alam. To be given such a position is a large honour to her. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for her? - I would love for her to find a friend who tries very hard to scare the Shaman silly but never gets their goal. It'd be cute if this was a fellow that wishes to bond to her and grow very old and like when they're super old he still tries to scare her. The aging thing won't happen but it'd be a funny plot? Maybe he himself is easily scared and small things she does like show up somehow scares him even though she'd been there for a good chunk of time. - She would definitely want to teach cubs how to protect themselves and how to maintain cleaning their wounds and patching themselves or their parents/families if they were to be injured and she was not there. - I do want her to face some sort of hardship in her life? Maybe that will get some sort of fear stirring in her. At least a little part. Maybe one of her cubs passes on? - I wouldn't be shy to her defending the Tribe. Av is an avid Shaman and I feel she is a smaller female of the Ice Tribe. But she can defend herself and her tribe fairly well. - I kind of want her to gain Magus Status! - I do want her to find a very old B'alam.. Who becomes a father or mother figure to her. I figure Av does not have her parents with her any longer and hasn't since she was rather young. xxx◘ What extra activities does she practice in and why? She practices Dream reading, fire reading, and bone carving. Bone carving is her favourite of the three as it tends to also act as a therapy to those who are troubled. Sometimes she uses bone carving as a therapy to those in lesser spirits for a therapeutic adventure. She leaves them alone to do it and when she returns she uses her activity of fire reading by looking at their designs. Av believes deeply that the art a B'alam creates will tell you about their feelings at the given time. As another side activity, she attends to cubs and asks their many questions and enjoys their company. xxx◘ Does she have any quirks or silly secrets? She is known for her iron will against spooky things. Scares do not bother her at all. She also tries her hardest to care for the Ice Tribe through and through. Even sometimes she tries to be scared for those who go out to protect the tribe.
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►Tell her story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Shaman. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since she has gained the title of Master Shaman. On this day she finds herself traveling the lands outside of the capital city. Usually the woods are alive with tribe members and prey items. Today the woods seem silent and it is clear that something is out of place. After some searching she comes the frozen body of an outsider. Tell me why she is traveling the woods. How does she stumble upon the body? How does she feel and what does she plan to do?
She had been gathering bones of hunted animals who's carcasses were left to decompose by themselves; it was odd that the pesky Wind Tribe members hadn't hauled away with it or whathaveyou. Avdotya had some leaves tucked in a small bag she only wore outside of the capital. Av had of course noted the silence and lack of other in the forest until she stumbled, literally over an injured outsider. Her eyes peaked through her mask at him to notice the body had been a male, and a wind. It wasn't that she was against the entire tribe, as she wasn't one to really generalize a bias. But she knew Loki would not like having someone who probably was from the tribe that had been stealing from them in the Ice Tribe's home.
She got up slowly though and took his temperature with her nose against a paw pad. She accessed his body and looked to find if his wings had been broken; which they had not been. He seemed to have broken some ribs and sprained his leg. Getting many bruises though and it was obvious to her in the end what the male wind had gone through; he had landed wrong. The male was big, but not as bulky as the males of her tribe so she grabbed his scruff and began to slowly drag him into a grove close by for shelter.
That was the best she could do for his broken ribs and sprained leg, though she did use a blanket she had grabbed before leaving and wrapped it as well as she could around his chest cavity and ripped it to wrap around his sprain that she put on elevation. This was all she could do for him. If the Wind Tribe was looking for war, she had to watch out for her tribe and the prospective that he was sent to be injured to infiltrate the tribe was a possibility that Av did not want.
"The survival of the tribe is more important than the survival of an individual." She would regurgitate to the passed out B'alam and walk away back home. Only once did she return to find the Wind had left on paw and she left again, that was that.
The Lead Crafter▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Conrad the Mighty xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? Yes xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? Yes xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? Yes xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? Yes xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yes xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Yes xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yes xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| Every day to every other day xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM & AIM (which is on my phone so that's 24 hours a day) xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || Nope xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || Yes
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? The survival of the tribe is more important than the survival of the individual xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? Pesky thieving Wind Tribe xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Gaston xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Thrall > Karl > Jarl
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's her name? Anslehelm Alamrek (Ansle for short) xxxxxx→ Meaning? War Helmet of Power & Labor xxx◘ Personality || The ever dedicated work horse, Ansle doesn't rule her life with a fiery steel fist, in fact her favorite thing in the world was to sleep. Sleeping provided her with a whole new lucid realm of possibilities. It's very difficult to egg her into a frenzy, or goat her into competition. In essence, she's always working. Keeping a constant, steady flow of exports, weapons, and armor meant she was paying the desired level homage of thanks for her talent and station to not only Loki, but also The Grand Weaver. Ansel may come off as elitist at times, but she is never conceited, just practical about her standard of work. She certainly prefers the company of other Jarls to others. To those whom wish to learn from her are assigned remedial tasks and icy deflection until they go out of their way to achieve excellence. Those whom just do the minimal amount of work, deserve the minimal attention. She encourages stealing from the Wind Tribe, the victor of Wind Wares received a one on one lesson on how to turn it into Ice Armor. Once you get behind her icy steel walls of hers, one will find that she's compassionate and very maternal in nature; but also tough and witty. This usually comes to Jarls, or those Karls who may be ready to work independently of her direction. xxx◘ Who granted her the title of Jarl? Loki xxx◘ How does she feel about her position? Literally every Ice Tribesman that wears her armor is putting their life into her integrity. Frontal Armor with a weak spot could be fatal with only a lucky shot. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for her? - Straight out of the gate I would like to see her recruiting multiple apprentices because there is lots of work to be done. Upon awakening she's already behind in her work load. Better to begin grooming immediately than down the road in the face of a budding army, demanding safety and protection. Everything must be able to pass inspection, since it's her name on the line. - I would love to see someone try to ridicule her. They would find no fault in her confidence in her trade, and instead very sharp teeth and strong telekinesis. As a blacksmith her telekinesis is her #1 resource and as such the repetitious movements make it accurate and potentially deadly given the right circumstance. She is a weapon maker, do they really expect her not to be able to use them? - Love would have to smack her square in the face since it's not something she would actively seek. The male would either need to have proved himself in battle or gained Jarl status, or perhaps even rival her at first. But she absolutely will have children and hope will all her might that one will one day become Lead Crafter after her sight or hearing had left her obsolete (that would be hopefully be a long, long time from now). It would tickle her pink if it was a grandson or daughter. - Merchants will be very useful to her since she will be curious as to what other prides may have to offer. Ie Scales from Light Tribe, Lava Coals from Fire Tribe, ect. - All the Loki RP. I feel like he would be someone whose company would take her mind off of full alert, even though she has never met a B'alam she will respect more. Open for plots here. - The Lead Guard and Master Warlord would also be welcome company upon either casual or professional circumstances. xxx◘ Does she prefer the delicate work of crafting, or the labor of blacksmithing? Ansel prefers the solitude of blacksmithing and leather work (more specifically when she can combine the two). The clang of the hammer on her anvil is her favorite sound, and the color of the perfectly heated piece of metal is her favorite color. She would be more likely to delegate the crafting of jewelry and trinkets to an apprentice. xxx◘ What does she do to relax or inspire herself? As stated above, she draws her inspiration from sleep. Although when she is not working or sleeping, like mid-conversation she will get the best ideas out of no where. As if there was a grand catalog that she was granted glimpses of from time to time.
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►Tell her story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
She has just woken up, she is an ignorant as a newborn infant. She has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. She is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from her. She cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing she does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for her to follow him, and follow him she does.
There is no set prompt for the Crafter. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
2. She has just been informed that Loki has requested two armor sets for two new Jarls that are to be named soon. It is her first big assignment since gaining her title, so she must give it her all. How does she handle the assignment of making armor of the Lead Guard and the Master Warlord? Does she has a fear of failing or go in with a positive head?
Panic does not accurately describe the feeling that shot through her icy veins upon learning of the commissions from the Magus Loki. It was that age old fight-or-flight response. While some may choose flight, that's just not the way the Grand Weaver programmed her. The headstrong, calculating nantlil snarled and gave a nice loud battle roar inwardly as if to kick herself into the appropriate gear. This had to be perfect.
In her short time so far with her forge she had managed to make some fantastic tools that would allow her to bend the metal she was provided with into some pieces of great potential. But there was nothing so far that she would deem appropriate for such Jarls as The Lead Guard and The Master Warlord. Those titles deserved a kind of dual purpose and excellence.
By the time she was heating her forge she was putting the finishing touches on the design in her mind's eye. Practically dictated that the Lead Guard would be out in the think of the territory quite a bit and he would need armor that was imposing, warm and could inflict damage as much as it protected him from it. Anselhelm's answer was spikes on his back and shoulders. She had already made a tool that would krull the spikes up to a point. The metal brace required a hardy strap that would keep it snug.
The Master Warlord also needed a back and shoulder piece that was reinforced with metal, but he needed maneuverability over protection from the vast tundra. The leather had to be thick and laid with ornamental accents to show stature. But it didn't look complete when she had finished with the main back brace. It was maddening! What was missing? After a very long night's work she took the question to her sleep, hoping for an answer. When Ansel woke she knew exactly what would bring it together, red fabric like the jewels. Yes! It was perfect!
Now all she had to do was present the armor to Loki and pray for his approval. But why wouldn't he like it? Nothing like this had been seen before in her realm of knowledge.
...This is when she finally began to panic.
Posted: Sun Nov 23, 2014 2:18 am
The Lead Guard ▣ ▣ ▣ ►The Basics ♦♦♦ xxx◘ Your SN || Depawsit xxx◘ Do you agree to the following || xxxxxx→ To RP this character? Nope xxxxxx→ To stay true to the tribe's founding culture? Nope - He's a Fluffy little princess and he ain't never gonna listen to Loki. xxxxxx→ To work with the owners of the Tribe to maintain this character's position? Maybe xxxxxx→ To allow the staff to replace your character if you go AWOL? NEVER xxxxxx→ To follow the shop's rules? Yes xxxxxx→ To follow the tribe's rules? Yes xxx◘ Have you read over the front page, beginner's guide, AND tribe info? || Yes xxx◘ How often, about, do you think you can rp?|| More once school lets out for the winter break, right now i'm pretty scarce on the RP front. But that should change once I don't have school holding me back. I should be able to hold down an RP as often as I can find someone to RP with him! xxx◘ How can tribe members contact you for rp?|| PM, AIM, Skype, and my cell if I trust them enough. xxx◘ Is there anything you are not comfortable rping with this character? || Extreme gore, early death, betrayal [ not to the tribe but to him personally, i'd like that to play out a very specific way ] xxx◘ Would you be willing to kill this character off in future plots? || I would consider it, and he would likely consider it an honor :0
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►The Quiz♦♦♦ xxx◘ What belief does the tribe live by? Tribe survival over Individual survival. xxx◘ What is the one tribe that the Ice tribe currently has issues with? Them darn bird cats D:< [ Wind Tribe ] xxx◘ Name one of the characters that was lightly joked about in the tribe info. Gaston xxx◘ Name the three “classes” within the Ice Tribe. Jarl > Karl > Thrall
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►About the B'alam ♦♦♦ xxx◘ What's his name? Ulfr xxxxxx→ Meaning? Old Norse, meaning "wolf." xxx◘ Personality || ► Manipulative – Ulfr is the type not to shy away from manipulation, whether it be mental or some type of physcial manipulation he's game for it. He does have a conscience though, and it tends to only do such things when his paw is twisted. Or so, this is how he has himself convinced. ► Self Absorbed – He is so completely self absorbed, OMG, everything is all about Ulfr! A group of ladies could be giggling over something their cubs did just moments earlier, and Ulfr will strut with pride right before them. Selfishly assuming they are so immensely absorbed in his rank and beauty. Don't even think of telling him otherwise either, he'll let you down easy for trying to play off being caught. ► Two Faced – Ulfr is a B'alam of many faces, but his two main identities are pretty well known among the accepted community of the Ice Tribe. There is the Lead Guard that everyone trusts to keep them protected, the cocky individual that everyone likes to poke a little fun at. And then, there's the slightly more complicated “Thrall Sympathizer” Ulfr, there are those within the tribe who have caught him sleuthing around in the Thrall slums, and they've built their own assumptions around him. He shrugs off their silly conclusions though, knowing the truth is probably a bit more harsh than allowing everyone to think he might be going soft in the head and heart, ► Slick – Ulfr is more slippery than a weasel! He can smooth talk himself out of most situations, with just the tone of his voice. But when it comes to the big dogs, he has to bring out the big guns. And he's never been one to shy away from a battle of wits. Just, watch your words around this one, he'll twist em right back at you. ► Loyal – Depsite the gossip trailing around the Tribe from time to time, Ulfr is not a Sympathizer, and likely falls on the far opposite side of that scale than many realize. In fact, he's more loyal to Loki, than he feels anyone else is. He's a bit competitive over Loki's company, taking the time before a Jarl's appointment to go over they recent duties and see if they've even earned such an honor. ► Obedient – Loyalty comes in many forms, and for Ulfr. It comes in the form of Loki's direct commands. Anythig that the Magus feels comfortable enough to place on his mighty shoulders, instantly becomes Ulfr's mission in life. He will not rest, until his mission for his Magus has been met. xxx◘ Who granted him the title of Jarl? Loki xxx◘ How does he feel about his position? He feels a sense of honor, and to a degree entitlement, that does sometimes go to his head. But he tries to keep his head as level as possible and stick to the duties at hand. He knows his position is a serious one, and without a strict and sincere attitude, things are bound to fall apart in no time flat. xxx◘ What kind of plots would you like for him? ► He needs a Betrayal Plot! Since he's a such a egomaniac – i'd really like it to be someone really close to him that betrays him in some form or fashion. - Perhaps something that would force said 'close Friend” to lose potential; status as a Karl and become a Thrall. 1. ►He needs a wanna be hero to join his ranks in the tribe. Someone who truly thinks they already know everything. Perhaps eventually have the two butt heads over the proper way to run things for the better ends for the Tribe ► True Love is gonna bite this guy in the rear …. and hard. He' just think he knows what war is now …. Oh bby, love is a battlefield. ► [[ I have more, but i'm running out of time, and brainpower for the evening. ]] ► SSSEEECCCRRREEETTTSSS xxx◘ How does he feel about Thralls? He uses the Thralls as a means to satisfy different tasks he may need done on a day to day basis.. There is NO sympathetic relationship at work here, simply a higher up, taking advantage of those who may so desperately wish to do whatever it takes to get another shot at coming home. xxx◘ What does he look for in potential guards? Brawn over Brains. He can't rule an army of B'alam who constantly feel they are smarter than he is. Too many revolts, too many strikes ... He also looks for submissiveness. Those who would look him striaght int he eye - while worth their weight in gold, are likely worth that weight for trouble. You can't have trouble in a fledgling Guardhouse, all it takes is 'one little bird' to destroy everything.
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►Tell his story ♦♦♦ |[ Prompt ]|
He has just woken up, he is an ignorant as a newborn infant. He has instincts, thoughts, dreams and curiosities. He is a complete being, a sharp mind in the body of an adult. Another being stands a few feet away from him. He cannot read much of his face, or see much of it thanks to the snow being pushed around by the wind. One thing he does see though is his bright judging eyes. Silently, he gives a gesture for him to follow him, and follow him he does.
There is no set prompt for the Guard. Instead there will be several potential prompts listed below. Please choose one and remember to keep all the rules of the B’alam world and Ice tribe in mind.
Potential Prompts::
1. It has been several months since Loki entrusted him with the title of Lead Guard. There is a lot that must be done, and he knows that as Lead Guard he must go out and find others to teach and entrust the title of Guard. Does he think that he can handle the job of Lead Guard? What are his plans for setting up The Guards? How does he feel about working with the Warlord and Master Shaman?
The dirty paws crunched into the fresh snow with a crack as he stood out before his tribe once more. A new had been assigned, and already he was eager to begin. Word had finally come from Lord Loki … it was time to begin their recruit. He'd been planning this moment for months. Running every single step by Lord Loki at every chance he could get to be by his side. But even now as he stood there, the letter between his teeth, he couldn't help but feel the could tremble run down his spine as tried to mentally prepare himself.
Was he prepared for this? Could he prepare for something like this?
Taking a deep gulp of air, and swallowing hard, the reality of the situation came swirling back to him. He could do this, If he couldn't, Lord Loki never would have approached him in the first place. He had that special something, that other candidates … just didn't have. Lord Loki believe in him. He just had to believe in himself. Perhaps a little liquid courage from Madam Shaman wouldn't be such a bad idea … It would clear his head and allow him to concentrate on the ceremonies before him.... Long had it be since he had sent out of sleuthly little Thralls to discover just who might have the magic he needed to begin his force, and surprisingly, not a one of them had let him down! Each had a laundry list of leads, all clambering it be the first to hand in their lists, excitedly pronouncing their names as though they meant something to him. He remembered taking another deep breath, and slowly accepting all of the lists with a thankful bow. Before packing them away in his satchel and leaving to head back into the mainlands.
Now as he stood here, those letters and lists seems to burn with anticipation in his pocket. If only he could run up to the center of the town and begin calling names! That would make everyone's jobs a bit easier now wouldn't it? But then, it would also alert the entire city to those he wished to gainfully employ, and perhaps just for the moment. Keeping his employees hush hush might be a good idea.
Looking around him once again, he noticed the crowd that had been there just moment before seemed to have dissipated.
”Now about that drink at Madam's ….”
He mumbled to himself, being sure to cross his little chubby toes, that Madam Shaman, might have a little something interesting for him to take for a test drive”
