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[h3][color=3386ff]𝒮𝓊𝓂𝓂𝒶𝓇𝓎[/color][/h3]

To cut a long story short, this is a slice-of-life RP set in a fictional town in ~2013 Scotland. Having spent a long while taking part in heavier plot-based RPs, and not seeing any pure slice-of-life roleplays in the Advanced section, I thought I'd try my own hand at putting together a more relaxed setting. If you're looking for an epic world-shattering plot it's not likely to happen here, but if you're hoping for a relaxed RP with a heavy focus on character interaction, development, and relationships, then you've come to the right place.

Of course, specific events [i]will[/i] be happening, and there should always be something going on for you to deal with - generally these events and the time between them will operate on a timer, and each one will provide you with a decent amount of time to interact with people and sort stuff out. I'm not going to force people together though, so players will have to take a certain amount of initiative when it comes to seeking out interaction.

For now, the story starts in late September; uni's just started again, the winter cold's just starting to set in, and the local harvest festival's soon scheduled to begin.

So, with that out of the way:

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[h3][color=3386ff]𝒯𝒽𝑒 𝒯𝑜𝓌𝓃[/color][/h3]

Drumvar is the type of place that most would call a hidden gem - a large-ish town halfway up the West Coast of Scotland, it often finds itself overlooked in the face of Glasgow's bustle and activity or Edinburgh's historical charm. However, for those that take the time to look, it quickly becomes clear that the town has an appeal all its own, drawing in people from all walks of life with an array of diverse - if perhaps slightly unrefined - attractions.

The community is a fairly mixed bag thanks to the town's rich cultural and historical heritage, though the majority of the population tend to be on the younger side thanks to the large student population. Once you get further away from the college and university, however, there's a fair bit of variety when it comes to who you might run into. Like anywhere else, there are richer and poorer areas, though most of them are fairly safe to wander around regardless. Violent crime rates are fairly low, although drug-related offences have been increasing over recent years.

As for entertainment, the town has a semi-decent nightlife, and a fair variety of pubs and clubs on offer. In the daytime, the local cinema occasionally has something decent to offer, and sports clubs range from tennis to rugby to soccer. On the three days a year when it isn't cloudy or freezing, the beach is always available, and the beachfront is littered with restaurants, arcades, and stalls deigned to sell cheap tat to the occasional visitor.

If you head a little further inland, the ruins of Drumvar Castle draw many people's interest, the hills are an attractive and intimidating prospect for many a hiker, and the moors provide as much peace and quiet as anyone could ever need. The concert hall is a little too small for any major artists to bother visiting, but an occasional performance by a local band or school choir often manage to fill it up to an extent.

Many of the town's residents find themselves attending the local college or university, both institutions with an impressive historical pedigree and an impressive variety of courses available - one of the main factors that can attract new faces to the town. How the rest of the town feels about that tends to vary somewhat.

At the end of the day, whether you're a history enthusiast eager to explore the ruins of a once-intimidating tower, a student pursuing their education at the local university, a businessman looking to make a fresh start, or just someone searching for a quiet life by the seaside, Drumvar provides something for whatever path you're looking to follow.

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[color=3386ff][h3]𝐿𝑜𝒸𝒶𝓉𝒾𝑜𝓃𝓈[/h3][/color]

[hider=Drumvar University][center][img]https://orig00.deviantart.net/6c2e/f/2012/174/a/0/a02b532ce55c1b417a6fd23d5f485538-d54l67u.jpg[/img][/center]

Drumvar University is located not too far from the town centre, making getting to the campus fairly convenient for just about anyone. It's pretty much within walking distance of just about anywhere important, and for those who live on the outskirts of town or don't have access to a car, public transport provides convenient access for just about anyone. It's not blocked off at all - pretty much anyone can walk through the outside portions of the campus, although they'll get some pretty strange looks if they actually try to get in anywhere.

With several new buildings constructed in 2008, the new-and-improved campus is a striking mixture of past and present architecture, home to a diverse and well-established variety of subjects and backed up by an impressive historical pedigree. The contrast between different sections of the facility is striking, with the main building and courtyard dating back centuries, refurbished more than a few times since their initial construction. The stone exteriors of the older buildings are grand to the point of being genuinely imposing, and while the interiors are a little less overdone some remnants of their grand heritage still remain - whether they be sparkling chandeliers, winding staircases, or the dozens of statues that dot the corridors.

When it comes to the actual classrooms, though, they've thankfully kept with the times. Individual desks fold down for each student in front of slightly cushioned seats, packed slightly too close to be completely comfortable - so everyone can experience the untold joy of listening to their professors drone on in a lecture as a [i]team[/i]. Or rather because they needed enough seats to fit the larger classes, and packing them in more tightly was the cheapest solution at the time.

As for the wider campus, after the remodelling a whole host of new facilities are on offer, from a three-story gym (open to the public) with the latest equipment for everything and anything you want to train for, a cafe for those too lazy to walk anywhere else for their lunch, and a huge library with enough books and study-space to last a lifetime. Add to that the polished modern look of the newly-refurbished courtyards, and the park only five minutes walk away, and Drumvar University has a campus with something to offer for just about everyone.

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[hider=Drumvar Castle][center][img]https://i.imgur.com/26d2RTG.jpg[/img][/center]

Located on a hilltop not far outside of the city, you'll be facing a fair climb if you want to visit the ruins of Drumvar Castle for a day-trip. Gravel paths and convenient stairs have been installed in the hillside, but at the end of the day you'd still better be willing to put yourself through a little bit of exercise. There's more than one reason to visit the castle, though it's not been involved in many events of particular historical importance.

It's relatively intact, for one, and efforts have been made to maintain it as well as possible - although climbing to the top of the tower is still a little precarious, especially with the steps being worn down by centuries of people making the journey up and down. Once you're up on the ramparts, the view's impressive, and you can usually see all the way to the coast.

Of course, there's several billboards dotted around detailing what each part of the castle was for - the main hall, the courtyard, the cells - as well as providing some background on previous owners and other historical information deemed important. Most of it's fairly surface-level, written with the assumption that anyone who really cares will spend time doing further research on their own.

As far as locals visiting the castle, one of the main reasons for doing so is privacy. Not many people tend to visit throughout the year, and it's a good place to go if you're looking for quiet or just somewhere to get away from it all. Which isn't to say no-one comes by at all; people [i]do[/i] need to maintain and clean up the place, although they'll tend to leave you alone so long as you're being harmless.[/hider]

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One of the main tourist attractions of the town, the beachfront is lined with just about every kind of gift shop, cafe, and overpriced ice-cream shop you could imagine. There's a sort of cheap and cheerful atmosphere to the whole place that makes it difficult not to find some kind of joy in the brightly-painted storefronts and boats that pass by manned with crews for just about any imaginable purpose. It's not large enough for any ferries or cruise ships to stop by, of course, but a decent number of people find work there; whether through fishing, providing sailing lessons, or running one of the local boat tours.

Most of the shops tend to sell overpriced tat and souvenirs, although you'll find the occasional local craft shop selling higher-quality and handmade items if you're looking for a gift. Most people who've been around for a while know where the good ones are, but the town gets enough visitors that most shop-owners manage to scrape by one way or another.

When it comes to food, though, [i]everyone[/i] comes to the beachfront. Most of the city's best restaurants are around here, and if you can tolerate the place being a little busy then the food you'll receive ranges from 'pretty good' to 'absolutely delicious'. For the places that sell seafood, most of it's so fresh you can actually see it being brought in from the harbour, and intense competition has forced the standard to be fairly high. None of it's particularly posh, though; hearty portions and simple-but-delicious dishes are the usual order of the day.

The beach itself is fairly rocky, with one or two long stretches of sand breaking up the expansive sections of seaweed-covered stone. That's not to say that the whole place isn't accessible, though; provided you've got decent footwear, it's safe enough to go wandering between the rock-pools and looking for crabs, limpets or whatever else you see fit. As long as you're confident in your ability not to go tumbling, most of the beach is pretty simple to wander around. Swimming is technically an option, but with the freezing temperatures of the Scottish surf, most people wouldn't recommend it at any time but the height of summer.[/hider]

[hider=Venus Nightclub][center][img]http://retaildesignblog.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/Le-Baron-nightclub-by-Storeage-Shanghai-China-02.jpg[/img][/center]

Providing bright lights, pounding music, and an exciting (if slightly shady) atmosphere, Venus is the slightly unpolished jewel of Drumvar's nightlife. Generally popular with the student population, along with anyone young, irresponsible, and in possession of a halfway-passable ID, there's never a weekend going by where the place isn't full to the brim with people that aren't going to remember half of their night by the time they wake up the next morning. It's wild, otherworldly, and a whole lot of fun once you get a few drinks in.

Of course, it's not totally uncontrolled; there's still some security present, and if you act out too badly they won't hesitate to ban you from the premises. After all, business is booming, and one badly-behaved patron isn't worth all the trouble to keep around. For that reason, while there'll always be plenty of questionable decisions on display, people rarely push it too far and generally have the sense to take things outside if they're really looking for a fight. The local police tend to pay more attention to the area on busy nights though, just in case.

And while it may not be too popular with those that love peace and quiet, the club's popularity means there's no questioning that the place is here to stay.
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[hider=The Bull's Head Pub][center][img]https://pre00.deviantart.net/515d/th/pre/i/2011/117/0/3/pub_by_gurgur-d3f07kc.jpg[/img][/center]

The more laid-back of the two popular hangouts in Drumvar, the Bull's Head Pub has been around for as long as anyone can remember. Visited by a fair base of regulars, there's generally always one or two people present, but even on the busier days it never reaches the chaotic and crowded levels of Venus. Steady but not overwhelming would be the best way to describe it, with the crowds increasing whenever there's an important sporting event on or as people come in looking for a drink after work.

It's fairly old-fashioned as far as decoration goes, and you could go as far as saying some aspects are a little shabby, but at the end of the day that doesn't seem to discourage most people. The atmosphere's pretty friendly, and it's generally the type of place you'd go if you wanted to meet an old friend and catch up, or just hang out with some acquaintances to play some pool and chat for a few hours.

There'll occasionally be a more informal community event on at the pub, though they don't seem to operate on much of a schedule beyond 'whenever the owner feels like'.
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[hider=Glasvar Park][center][img]https://img00.deviantart.net/60dc/i/2010/264/2/1/fairy_park_by_tomsumartin-d2z78yw.jpg[/img][/center]

Popular with dog-walkers and families alike, Glasvar Park is a welcoming sight during the day, with impressive greenery surrounding a variety of winding forest paths that snake around the outskirts of the park. Towards the centre of the park, the forest thins, to be replaced by a large and open grassy field often occupied by people playing with their dogs, kicking a ball around, or just lying down to watch the world go by. Benches are located at fairly regular intervals on the park's main paths, so there's usually somewhere to sit down.

The popular areas of the park are generally kept clean and free of litter, although as you get further in you're likely to come across the occasional half-empty bottle or discarded wrapper. Still, the scenery tends to make up for it, and you're pretty likely to come across the occasional squirrel or other small animal if you decide to go for a walk. Although if you head up during the summer on a day where the wind is low, the midges will be an absolute nightmare as they do their damnedest to eat you alive.

And while the park may be a tempting place to visit during the day, heading through at night is an ill-advised venture if the local gossip is anything to go by. If you're particularly keen on being stabbed for stumbling across something you shouldn't then of course feel free, but the general advice is to steer clear. When it's totally necessary to cut through, then it's better to just stay on the brightly-lit paths and not go too far off the beaten track.
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[hider=Century Shopping Centre][center][img]https://pre00.deviantart.net/f34b/th/pre/i/2013/286/9/2/future_shopping_by_bizkit66-d6qc5pu.jpg[/img][/center]

While not the largest mall most people will ever have been to, the Century shopping centre boasts a variety of clothing stores, internationally-recognised chains, and something for just about whatever you need. For those with expensive taste, there's certainly one or two designer brands available, their stores squeezed in-between the larger and generally more accessible retailers. Pretty much all the clothing retailers in the town can be found here, so everyone has to stop by at one point or another unless they feel like making the journey to a bigger city.

That's not to say clothing's the only thing on offer; several of the larger shops have their own built-in cafes,
and there's always the opportunity to stop by the food court to satisfy your appetite. As well as that, the local supermarket can be found pretty much right next to the mall, meaning pretty much everything can be found in one easily-accessed location. Open practically every single day, the high-profile chains that occupy the mall can at times be far more convenient than many of the locally run stores.

Many of the local business owners aren't particularly fond of the mall, finding that a lot of people opt for the convenience of having everything in one place over the more personal touch of a family-run store. Generally speaking though, a vast majority of the residents appreciate it being there.[/hider]

[hider=Charlie's Cafe][center][img]http://brugesfranchising.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/DSC1591.jpg[/img][/center]
A casual restaurant for those not wanting to break the bank on a meal, Charlie's is the type of place you can stop by if you're wanting a meal fast. The food isn't really anything to write home about, but it's warm, greasy, and comes in large enough portions to defeat even the most hardened stomachs, which in most people's books is enough to get a recommendation. They tend to hire part-timers, and it's the kind of place where most people would find a first job.

It's nice enough to sit in; the atmosphere is fairly comfy and the room brightly-lit enough to feel spacious enough even when it's full, while the staff tend to be friendly but not overbearing, though the owner himself can be a little too boisterous for some folk's taste. It may not be high cuisine, but with the speedy service and convenience that make it a favourite of anyone that has to work a long day, Charlie's Cafe is a staple of the community.[/hider]

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[h3][color=3386ff]𝐼𝓂𝓅𝑜𝓇𝓉𝒶𝓃𝓉 𝒮𝓉𝓊𝒻𝒻[/color][/h3]

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[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Name:[/h3][/color]
[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Age:[/h3][/color]

[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Appearance:[/h3][/color] Image & description here, no irl faceclaims please.

[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Family:[/h3][/color] List any and all family members here (pets can be included if you want) 
[list][*] 1
[*] 2
[*] 3... continue as needed, you get the idea.
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[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Occupation:[/h3][/color] Are they a student, a bartender, working at the harbour, or even just unemployed and looking for a job?

[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Personality:[/h3][/color] A couple of paragraphs describing who your character is - what do they like and dislike, how do they react to others, what little quirks help them stand out - all that good stuff.

[color=yourcolorhere][h3]History:[/h3][/color] Did they grow up in Drumvar or somewhere else? A few paragraphs detailing where they came from, what brought them here, what they've been doing with themselves since arriving, etc.

[color=yourcolorhere][h3]Other:[/h3][/color] Any important or interesting information you couldn't find a place for in the other sections can be stuck in here. If there's nothing, then feel free to leave it blank.

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[color=3386ff][h3]Name:[/h3][/color] Name McName
[color=3386ff][h3]Age:[/h3][/color] 600

[color=3386ff][h3]Appearance:[/h3][/color] Image & description here, no irl faceclaims please.

[color=3386ff][h3]Family:[/h3][/color] List any and all family members here (pets can be included if you want) 
[list][*] 1
[*] 2
[*] 3... continue as needed, you get the idea.
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[color=3386ff][h3]Occupation:[/h3][/color] Are they a student, a bartender, working at the harbour, or even just unemployed and looking for a job?

[color=3386ff][h3]Personality:[/h3][/color] A couple of paragraphs describing who your character is - what do they like and dislike, how do they react to others, what little quirks help them stand out - all that good stuff.

[color=3386ff][h3]History:[/h3][/color] Did they grow up in Drumvar or somewhere else? A few paragraphs detailing where they came from, what brought them here, what they've been doing with themselves since arriving, etc.

[color=3386ff][h3]Other:[/h3][/color] Any important or interesting information you couldn't find a place for in the other sections can be stuck in here. If there's nothing, then feel free to leave it blank.

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[center]You're free to change things around with the sheets for aesthetics and whatnot, but try and keep to the overall structure.[/center]

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[hider=Rules]
These are pretty much the same rules as you usually see, but it's better to be safe than sorry. You'll be warned if you're pushing it.

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[*]No metagaming. If your character doesn't know something, don't have them behave as if they do.

[*]No one-liners, please. I don't want/expect every post to break the scrollbar, but try and have at least a few paragraphs and some decent detail for people to react to.


[*]In the same vein, if you're having a character interaction, collaborate on a single post instead of having a whole page of back-and-forth, it's a lot more practical and better for my sanity.


[*]Feel free to have romance with other characters, but if you're going full-on smut (or anything above pg-13) keep that to PMs or a separate document and don't post it in the RP proper.
 
[*]Try and post fairly regularly. At least one post every week would be ideal, but I'm happy to give people some leeway - just keep the GMs updated if you're busy with other stuff or disappearing for a long while.

[*]Lastly, just don't be a dick to people. If there's something seriously bugging you, tell me and/or a co-gm and we'll do our best to sort it out.[/list][/hider]

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