[color=2e2c2c].[/color]
[center][h3][b]R E I G N [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] U S U R P E R[/b][/h3]
[indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][indent][sup][i][color=808080]Amidst a royal summons, the noble houses of Aethoria scheme and seduce to secure their legacy—or seize control of the realm. The Black Citadel has become a gilded cage where love is a weapon and deception is the fastest path to the throne.[/color][/i][/sup][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/indent][/center]
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For over three decades, King Rowan Storvane has been hailed as the "King of the People," his reign a golden era defined by unparalleled peace and his passionate dedication to the lowest ranks of the Ninefold of Aethoria. Yet, even in the opulent halls of the Black Citadel, a storm is brewing. Rowan’s benevolence, while adored by the masses, has bred dangerous resentment among the eight powerful noble families. They whisper that his focus on the downtrodden has blinded him to the necessities of rule, leaving the realm vulnerable and the traditional power structure eroded. With the air thick with political tension and the King's children now of age, the time for subtle maneuverings is over.

In a desperate gamble to secure his beloved dynasty against mounting dissent, King Rowan and Queen Valenya have issued a monumental decree: for the six months between the Summer and Winter Solstices, all eight noble Houses are summoned to the royal residence in the Valley of Kings. Here, under the watchful gaze of the royal family, a whirlwind of feasts, balls, and intrigues will unfold. The prize? The hands of the royal children, and a secured claim to the most powerful lineage in Aethoria. The young royals have until the final snows of the Winter Solstice to choose their partners, or their parents will make the choice for them. 

This is not a summer of romance, but a high-stakes arena where deception is currency and every dance, every whispered promise, is a move on the political chessboard. Old feuds are poised to reignite, forbidden romances threaten to destroy alliances, and every guest is prepared to lie, scheme, and backstab their way closer to the throne.

Which House will rise, and who will fall when the Crown is the ultimate prize?[/color][/justify][/indent][/indent][/cell][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/YdREnxX.gif[/img]

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[center][table][row][cell][h3][b][sup]R O W A N ' S [color=2e2c2c].[/color] R E C K O N I N G[/sup][/b][/h3]
[justify][color=808080]The conflict that elevated King Rowan Storvane to the throne of Aethoria is known to historians as The War of the People's King or the Usurper's war in recent years. It was a brutal, swift rebellion ignited not by political ambition, but by the personal and systemic cruelties of King Leoric, the Unyielding.

Leoric's reign was a slow famine of the spirit, characterized by crushing taxes and the callous stockpiling of royal grain stores while the people starved. The breaking point arrived not with economics, but with blood: Leoric's murderous impatience for a male heir led him to brutally execute his barren queen, followed by a tyrannical demand for noble concubines. When Rowan’s family was violated—first by the taking of his sister, Rhea, and then by the treacherous murder of his brother, Roric, during a duel of honor—the final, bloody chord was struck.

Rowan Storvane raised the banners of revolt, rallying those disgruntled by Leoric's oppression. The war began as a desperate march south towards the royal capital, the Valley of Kings, but it stalled violently. Rowan's forces were trapped and facing annihilation at the King's Fist, when fortune arrived from the sea. The aggrieved Lord Sovereign of the Phorian Coast, long betrayed by Leoric, offered a lifeline: a full military alliance in exchange for the hand of the Lord Sovereign's eldest daughter, Valenya, and her immediate ascension as Queen.

For the sake of his men and the cause, Rowan tragically forsook his own love and agreed to the political marriage. The final, decisive stroke was delivered by a coordinated assault. While Rowan’s embattled troops launched a frontal attack through the King's Fist, the Phorian fleet sailed into the Bay of Kings, landing forces to execute a perfect pincer maneuver and seize the vulnerable Valley of Kings. Leoric was overthrown, and the Storvane dynasty was born from a mix of popular fury, tragic sacrifice, and a calculated alliance sealed by a reluctant wedding vow.[/color][/justify][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/Zw1glEL.jpeg[/img]

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[sup][color=808080][i]To view fullsize map, right click on image and choose 'open image in new tab'[/i][/color][/sup][/center][/indent][/indent][center][indent][indent][table][row][cell][h3][b][sup]A E T H O R I A[/sup][/b][/h3][justify][color=808080]Aethoria is the continent and its associated islands on the western side of The Kraken Sea. It consists of nine holds: Thornvale, Gloomfen, Sunderlands, Salt Spire, Harrowfield, Lost Coast, Stonefallow, River’s End and Ironcrag. These lands make up the united kingdom of The Ninefold of Aethoria, which is currently ruled by King Rowan Storvane.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]..................................................................................................[/color][/justify][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]K A R T H O S[/sup][/b][/h3][justify][color=808080]Karthos is the continent and its associated islands on the eastern side of The Kraken Sea. It consists of ten vastly different kingdoms or freelands that are often at war: Turia, Rime Barrens, Nethyr Shadowlands, Keshite Plains, The Free Companies of Valen, Synod of Myr, The Sultanae of Zamar, Thayar Reach, Phorian Coast, and Volskor.[/color]
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[sup][color=808080][i]To view fullsize map, right click on image and choose 'open image in new tab'[/i][/color][/sup][/center][/indent][/indent][indent][indent][justify][table][row][cell][h3][b][sup]T H O R N V A L E[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]valley of kings[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house storvane[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]seat of the king[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@mjolnir][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]A mountainous peninsula with limited access to the Valley of Kings by way of the King's Fist, a narrow land bridge, or The Bay of Kings, an isolated bay only accessible through a narrow straight. Known as the most defensible location in all of Aethoria and location of the Black Citadel.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]G L O O M F E N[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]dunhollow[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house varrow[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]carpentry[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@mjolnir] & [@Sleepy Tani][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]A rough terrain of marshy wetlands that sits on the opposite end of The King's Fist, home of King's Gate and last defense before reaching The Valley of Kings by land. As the closest hold to Thornvale, it is often that the High Steward resides here.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]S U N D E R L A N D S[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]ashmar[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house al'seren[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]spices & minerals[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@Qia][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]A vast and flat desert land with the hottest and driest climate in Aethoria. The Lords live on the far outstretches of the peninsula in beautiful oasis gardens. It is one of the wealthiest holds due to its strong trade agreements with Karthosian nations.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][h3][b][sup]S A L T [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S P I R E[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]greyharbor[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house surname[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]salt mining & royal fleet[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i]available[/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]An island in the middle of The Kraken Sea, this hold is home to the royal fleet and naval power of Aethoria. It is not a land of much profit, often getting funds from the crown, but does have a moderate bit of exports from salt mining on the shores.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]H A R R O W F I E L D[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]everdell[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house tyrcell[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]agriculture[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@CabbageAngel][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]The largest hold in Aethoria, it is compromised mostly of vast plains of rich soil and has the most fertile land in the kingdom. Their crops feed over ninety percent of the Ninefold with a fair bit still sent to market in Karthos making this the most prosperous hold in the kingdom.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]L O S T [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C O A S T[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]blackcove[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house ganasen[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]trade[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@webboysurf][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]A land with countless seaports while also being within close proximity of six of the other holds, the Lost Coast is the mercantile epicenter for all of Aethoria. With no exports of their own, they garner their wealth through import and export taxes, and trade agreements.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][h3][b][sup]R I V E R ' S [color=2e2c2c].[/color] E N D[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]brackmere[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house kenra[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]fishing & hunting[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@AmongHeroes][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]A north facing coastal land with a fair bit of plains and smaller forests, this hold is a haven for hunters and fishermen alike. While most of their prey feeds their own people, a bit of their exports help feed the colder lands like Stonefallow and Ironcrag during their long winters.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]S T O N E F A L L O W[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]tarn's rest[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house velmorra[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]masonry[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@Rockette][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]One of the northern most holds in Aethoria, this is a harsh land full of bedrock unable to be sown for crops. Most of the hold is covered in mountains or forests and is almost constantly under a blanket of snow all year round. This unforgiving land is also the northern most capital in the ninefold.[/color]
[color=2e2c2c]...................................................................................[/color][/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]I R O N C R A G[/sup][/b][/h3][sup][b]capital:[/b] [color=808080][i]ironhearth[/i][/color]
[b]ruling lords:[/b] [color=808080][i]house járnbjørn[/i][/color]
[b]prominence:[/b] [color=808080][i]smithing[/i][/color]
[b]writer:[/b] [color=808080][i][@Sleepy Tani][/i][/color]
[b]geography:[/b] [color=808080]The coldest and northern most hold in Aethoria, this large island is almost in a constant state of winter. They have close ties and share a similar lifestyle to those who live in Stonefallow, but also have a sizeable fleet, third largest behind the royal armada and the Lost Coast's merchant ships.[/color]
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[center][table][row][cell][h3][b][sup]N O V A R I A N [color=2e2c2c].[/color] F A I T H[/sup][/b][/h3]
[justify][color=808080]The Novarian Faith worships the Nine primal forces of reality. They are a loose, inclusive polytheistic religion that is widespread throughout the realms. Most shrines and basilicas to the Novarian faith are nine sided, domed structures with their entrances facing the East. Each side of the structure typically includes a reliquary, altar, or depiction of its associated nature. The Novarian faith does not hold regular services, instead practiced through seasonal festivals or personalized rituals. It is uncommon for many to worship a singular force in perpetuity, though many may keep a small pendant or sigil of one of the forces on their person if their occupation relies heavily on a single force.

[sup][color=ffffff][b]novar[/b][/color] - novarian priest [color=2e2c2c].....[/color] [color=ffffff][b]novess[/b][/color] - novarian priestess [color=2e2c2c].....[/color] [color=ffffff][b]high novar / novess[/b][/color] - the leader of the novarian faith[/sup]

[table][row][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]B O R E A L[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Tempestuous Winds[/i][hr]The governing force of storms and change. It is chaotic and ever shifting, yet a tool that can be used for travel or to stoke flames.[/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]U M B R A N[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Final Dusk[/i][hr]The governing force of darkness. It represents the ending of the day, the ending of life, or that which is best obscured from view.[/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]L U X[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Dawn of Creation[/i][hr]The governing force of light and life. It represents creativity, and knowledge. It is simple, ordered, and absolute.[/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]R I M E R A N[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Northern Frost[/i][hr]The governing force of the cold and winter. It represents stagnation and a lack of growth, and can be a harbinger of death and decay.[/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]L A C R A[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Waves of Life[/i][hr]The governing force of water and birth. It represents ordered change, natural progression, and checked expansion.[/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]I R A[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Scorching Destruction[/i][hr]The governing force of summer and fire. It is representative of desolation, unchecked growth, and unbridled emotion.[/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]S O L U N[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Giver of Grain[/i][hr]The governing force of plantlife and agriculture. It represents the farmlands, the home, and the balance between animals and plants.[/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]F E T I L S V E L O X[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The First Blade[/i][hr]The governing force of conflict. It represents industry and war, and is one of the two humanistic forces.[/sup][/cell][/row][row][cell][sup][b][color=ffffff]V E R T U S[/color][/b] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]The Lawbringer[/i][hr]The governing force of authority and order. It represents regulations, punishment, and justice. It is one of the two humanistic forces.[/sup][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][/cell][/row][/table][/color][/justify][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/AaG26jN.jpeg[/img]

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[color=2e2c2c].................................................................[/color][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][h3][b][sup]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C O U N C I L[/sup][/b][/h3]
[justify][sup][color=808080][color=ffffff][b]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S T E W A R D[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the king's right hand[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]lord daemric varrow[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] M A R S H A L[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the master of arms[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]lord darron velmorra[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] M A G I S T R A T E[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the master of law[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]lord cassian goddard[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] A D M I R A L[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the master of ships[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]vacant[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]H I G H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] B U R S A R[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the master of coin[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]nasir ganasen[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]K E E P E R [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S E C R E T S[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the spymaster[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]ser torin kenra[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]K E E P E R [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] F A I T H[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the crown's connection to the faith[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]novar athanasius mercy[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]K E E P E R [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S C R O L L S[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the master scholar and physician[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]dunstan farraday[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]C A P T A I N [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] G U A R D[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the captain of the king's guard[/i] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] | [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]declan storvane[/i]

None of these roles need to be filled with player characters, but the option is open if anyone is interested. When the RP starts, whatever roles are open will be filled with NPCs.[/color][/sup]
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[center][h3][b][sup]I M P O R T A N T [color=2e2c2c].[/color] T E R M S[/sup][/b][/h3][/center]
[sup][color=808080][color=ffffff][b]T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S O U T H [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S E A[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the sea that rests to the south of Aethoria[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S E R P E N T [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S T R A I T[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]a network of straits that connect The Kracken Sea to the South Sea[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] K R A C K E N [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S E A[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]the sea to the west of Aethoria between it and Karthos[/i]
[color=ffffff][b]R A V E N S [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O F [color=2e2c2c].[/color] T H E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C I T A D E L[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] [i]or 'ravens,' coined term for the king's guard due to their black cloaks[/i]

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[center][table][row][cell][h3][b][sup]R U L E S[/sup][/b][/h3]
[justify][sup][color=808080][color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] M A T U R E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C O N T E N T[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] This RP is heavily inspired by Game of Thrones, as such, if anything from the books or show bothers you, then this RP isn't for you.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] A D V A N C E D[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] I value quality over quantity. There is no minimum length for posts, but we strive for posts to be active, and help progress the scene, which generally needs to be at least a handful of paragraphs.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] N O [color=2e2c2c].[/color] O N E [color=2e2c2c].[/color] I S [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S A F E[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] This is a fantasy, political intrigue RP, so death can and will happen. We always ok this with the writer, but you should come into this RP with the expectation that some of your characters could die.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] P O S T I N G [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S P E E D[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] This RP will have slower posting expectations than other RPs due to the volume of characters people will likely be controlling and the heavier expectations on posts since this is very character driven. If there hasn't been a post in a month I will likely reach out, but how I handle prolonged silences will vary on a case by case basis. Communication is key. I am far more understanding if you keep me in the loop.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] G H O S T I N G[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] I have a zero ghosting policy. If you are MIA for a prolonged period of time from the RP and discord, I will reach out to you, but without a response in a givem window of time, you could be removed from the RP.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] A S K[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] If you don't know how a writer would feel about something, if you want to try something with the plot, or whatever else, just ask. I'm always happy to help however I can.[/color][/sup][/justify]
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[justify][sup][color=808080][color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] D I S C L A I M E R[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] This RP is [i]very[/i] character driven, relying on writers to add drama and intrigue through characters' motivations and goals. Because of this, and the RP being advanced, I will be highly critical and picky about accepting applications. If there is an open role it does not guarantee you will get the spot. Any roles that are open upon RP launch will be filled with NPCs. 
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C H A R A C T E R S[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] You will be controlling a major house that is the lord over one of the available holds. While the focus is more on the children, you are free to play the parents as little or as much as you'd like. Currently I am restricting one household per writer, but you're welcome to have as many characters or NPCs (extended family, handmaids, guards, etc.) as you'd like. Possibilities of more can be discussed down the line.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] C H A R A C T E R [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S H E E T[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] Rather than filling out separate sheets per each character (child), characters sheets will be house based. You can use my sheet/template if you'd like or your own, but it should include the following information: house name, hold, sigil, house words, every family member that will be at the Black Citadel (parents & kids generally), faceclaims (period accurate preferred, but I'm flexible), brief description of each character (paragraph or two with personality traits and pertinent information), hexcodes for playable characters, and any other important information. (Use my sheet for reference in case I missed anything lol)
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] A D D I T I O N A L [color=2e2c2c].[/color] R E Q U I R E M E N T S[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] Along with the house character sheet, please include a list of at least five goals or motivations that your characters will have that will add intrigue and drama to the RP. Because this story is mainly character driven, it's important to know you have plans to add plot threads of your own. Also please include a sample or links to some of your posts to give me an idea of what your average posts look like. Lastly, while the High Council roles will likely be mostly NPCs, if you're interested in any of them, please include that as well, along with the reasoning behind it.
[color=ffffff][b]• [color=2e2c2c].[/color] S U B M I S S I O N S[/b][/color] [color=2e2c2c].[/color] All applications should be sent by DM to [@mjolnir]. Roles are competitive. You are free to message me with questions or to let me know you are working on an application.[/color][/sup][/justify][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][color=2e2c2c].[/color][/cell][cell][img]https://i.imgur.com/74C0KoO.gif[/img]

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