The Blood of My Brothers: First Bull Run (OOC/Sign Up)

[SaintB]

Company A - "Albemarle Guards" - many men from Chowan County

Company B - "Wilkes Volunteers" - many men from Wilkes County

Company C - "Lillington Rifle Guards" - many men from Harnett County

Company D - many men from Lincoln County and Orange County

Company E - many men from New Hanover County

Company F - "Hertford Greys" - many men from Hertford County

Company G - "Washington Volunteers" - many men from Washington County

Company H - many men from Martin County

Company I - " Wake Light Infantry" - many men from Wake County

Company K - many men from Halifax County

Maybe this'll help?

Not seeing any Carolinian counties on that list, may I ask what you want me to put in there?

I gave you a list of the companies of the 1st NC volunteers and and their names...

[SaintB]

Your character is a captain of one of those companies not the commander of the regiment. Pick any company you want and make a captain for them Historical or Fictional.

Alright I wasn't certain. I'll make the appropriate changes to the application.

Fixed.

Nation Name: Greater Dixie

Allegiance: CSA

Regimental Name/Number: 34th Virginia Infantry, "Hook's Howlers", "The Bloody Thirty Fourth"

Company Name/Number: D - Arcadia Rifles, "Fairfax's Firebrands"

Name of Officer: Captain Theron "Devil Ron" Fairfax

Biography of Officer: Theron Fairfax is the second son of Ammon Fairfax, a notable planter and socialite with political aspirations. He grew up on the family plantation, amid slavery and other traditions older than the nation itself. His mother died in childbirth when he was nine years old, causing him to lose faith in God, though he continues to attend his Baptist church out of a sense of duty. When he was fifteen, he was shot through the shoulder accidentally while hunting. His younger brother Grayson, surprised by how well Theron endured the pain, is said to have exclaimed, "Hell's bells! You must be the Devil himself, Ron!" The name stuck. A distant relation of George Washington and numerous other famous men, Theron has never entertained any delusions about his role in society. He is highly educated, a graduate of West Point in fact, and well-mannered, the epitome of the southern gentleman. Prior to the incident at Fort Sumter, Theron began a passionate courtship with Susanna Bucock, the daughter of another planter family and the great niece of a congressman. When war broke out, Theron resigned his position with the Union Army and enlisted with the Confederates.

RP Examples: I don't have an example as of yet, but you can expect solid role-playing from me.
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Accepted.

[Greater Dixie]

I gave you a list of the companies of the 1st NC volunteers and and their names...

Is my adjusted application acceptable?

[SaintB]

I gave you a list of the companies of the 1st NC volunteers and and their names...

Is my adjusted application acceptable?

Oh sorry. It was acceptable from the beginning. My reply to your app was as clear as mud. I was just listing the companies in the regiment for you so that you could know their names and where they mustered out if.

[Greater Dixie]

Is my adjusted application acceptable?

Oh sorry. It was acceptable from the beginning. My reply to your app was as clear as mud. I was just listing the companies in the regiment for you so that you could know their names and where they mustered out if.

I see. Thank you. This looks really promising, partner.

[Dosteovania]

Tag! I'll be putting an app in tonight for a Maryland-based regiment of the CSA.

[Dosteovania]

Nation Name: Dosteovania
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Maryland Volunteer Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company C, "Butler's Boys"
Name of Officer: Captain Malcolm Jamison Butler
Biography of Officer: When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December of 1860, Malcolm Butler prayed that Maryland would follow. He was a successful businessman and owned a trio of popular dry goods stores in the Baltimore area. He had volunteered and served in the United States infantry in the war against Mexico, leaving the ranks as a first lieutenant after being wounded in the shoulder at the battle of Churubusco. After Fort Sumter fell to the Confederate Army in April of 1861, Butler left his stores in the capable hands of his managers and in June joined the 1st Maryland Volunteer Infantry. Due to his previous service, he was promoted to Captain and given command of Company C.
RP Examples: Oberst Anna-Katrin von Bödeker in The Fatherland
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[Elysian Kentarchy]

Nation Name: Elysian Kentarchy
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, "Old First"
Company Name/Number: Co. D "Old Dominion Guard"
Name of Officer: Captain Zechariah S. Humphrey
Biography of Officer:He was born in Charleston Virginia and would be the eldest of 8 children. Since childhood Zechariah had always dreamed of being a soldier, being raised upon stories of his grandfather about his father who served in the Revolution and that is what he set out to do and spent his time when he wasn't helping the family reading all he could about military and military tactics. Though also thanks to his grandfather he came to view the state as much more important than any government far away from them which gave him a deep and devoted love to Virginia. He was bitterly disappointed to have been too young to participate in the Mexican-American War and actually promised that next time a war comes around he wouldn't miss it. When he was 18 he entered West Point and graduated fairly high up in 1859 taking up a Captain's job is his home state. Before about a secession was declared for his beloved state he handed in his resignation with everything in order and actually apologized that he could not, in good faith, raise arms against the state his forefathers had served and thus wanted to avoid that possibility. When secession was declared some friends who had joined up with the new Virginia military recommended him an officer position based off of the fact that he was a West Point graduate. While he did not chase after a job offer he did accept one when it came and took up a captaincy in the new military. The secession of what would be called West Virginia from Virginia, which included his hometown Charleston, angered him deeply and he felt that it was a betrayal by ungrateful people. His brothers who are from age, from what he has heard, has joined the Union Army going along with West Virginia's secession from his beloved state further estranging himself from his family.
RP Examples: Here you go.
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[The Forsworn Knights]

Nation Name: The Forsworn Knights
Allegiance: USA [Union]
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Regiment North Carolina Volunteer Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company F Hertford county 'Hertford Grey's'
Name of Officer: Michael Smith
Biography of Officer: Michael was born the son of a railroad worker in Greensboro, North Carolina. His father mostly just maintained the tracks for the gate city, moving supplies in and out of the city.
As he grew older and the revolution brewed, he openly spoke out against rebelling, much to the annoyance of his neighbours.
Eventually, as the war went on he enlisted in the United States Military at the age of seventeen, along with many other Northern Carolinians.
Through befriending superior officers, displaying his intelligence, and proving to be a capable soldier, Michael eventually rose to the position of Captain. Dutifully following his superiors but very hesitant to attack civilians, harm North Carolinians, or use excessive brutality against the south.
RP Examples: Pretty much all the threads are gone, as it has been a while, and you dont want threads names.
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Better?

[Upiantstan]

Nation Name: The Dictatorship of Upiantstan
Allegiance: USA
Regimental Name/Number: First Minnesota Volunteer Infantry
Company Name/Number: F, "The Red Wing Volunteers"
Name of Officer: William J. Colvill, Jr.
Biography of Officer: William Colvill was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, but was sent to live on his Uncle's farm near Red Wing at an early age. There he learned at an early age how to hunt and farm. While he enjoyed those things, he also spent considerable time sitting outdoors reading. While not having a thorough, formal education, he can still read and has an decent vocabulary. He jumped at the war as an opeueutunity for adventure.
RP Examples: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=350260&start=25
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[SaintB]

I'll go over apps and stuff later tonight very probably.

[SaintB]

Nation Name: The Forsworn Knights
Allegiance: USA [Union]
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Regiment North Carolina Volunteer Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company F Hertford county 'Hertford Grey's'
Name of Officer: Michael Smith
Biography of Officer: Michael was born the son of a railroad worker in Greensboro, North Carolina. His father mostly just maintained the tracks for the gate city, moving supplies in and out of the city.
As he grew older and the revolution brewed, he openly spoke out against rebelling, much to the annoyance of his neighbours.
Eventually, as the war went on he enlisted in the United States Military at the age of seventeen, along with many other Northern Carolinians.
Through befriending superior officers, displaying his intelligence, and proving to be a capable soldier, Michael eventually rose to the position of Captain. Dutifully following his superiors but very hesitant to attack civilians, harm North Carolinians, or use excessive brutality against the south.
RP Examples: Pretty much all the threads are gone, as it has been a while, and you dont want threads names.
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Better?

Yes.

[SaintB]

Nation Name: Elysian Kentarchy
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, "Old First"
Company Name/Number: Co. D "Old Dominion Guard"
Name of Officer: Captain Zechariah S. Humphrey
Biography of Officer:He was born in Charleston Virginia and would be the eldest of 8 children. Since childhood Zechariah had always dreamed of being a soldier, being raised upon stories of his grandfather about his father who served in the Revolution and that is what he set out to do and spent his time when he wasn't helping the family reading all he could about military and military tactics. Though also thanks to his grandfather he came to view the state as much more important than any government far away from them which gave him a deep and devoted love to Virginia. He was bitterly disappointed to have been too young to participate in the Mexican-American War and actually promised that next time a war comes around he wouldn't miss it. When he was 18 he entered West Point and graduated fairly high up in 1859 taking up a Captain's job is his home state. Before about a secession was declared for his beloved state he handed in his resignation with everything in order and actually apologized that he could not, in good faith, raise arms against the state his forefathers had served and thus wanted to avoid that possibility. When secession was declared some friends who had joined up with the new Virginia military recommended him an officer position based off of the fact that he was a West Point graduate. While he did not chase after a job offer he did accept one when it came and took up a captaincy in the new military. The secession of what would be called West Virginia from Virginia, which included his hometown Charleston, angered him deeply and he felt that it was a betrayal by ungrateful people. His brothers who are from age, from what he has heard, has joined the Union Army going along with West Virginia's secession from his beloved state further estranging himself from his family.
RP Examples: Here you go.
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Nation Name: Elysian Kentarchy
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 1st Virginia Volunteer Infantry Regiment, "Old First"
Company Name/Number: Co. D "Old Dominion Guard"
Name of Officer: Captain Zechariah S. Humphrey
Biography of Officer:He was born in Charleston Virginia and would be the eldest of 8 children. Since childhood Zechariah had always dreamed of being a soldier, being raised upon stories of his grandfather about his father who served in the Revolution and that is what he set out to do and spent his time when he wasn't helping the family reading all he could about military and military tactics. Though also thanks to his grandfather he came to view the state as much more important than any government far away from them which gave him a deep and devoted love to Virginia. He was bitterly disappointed to have been too young to participate in the Mexican-American War and actually promised that next time a war comes around he wouldn't miss it. When he was 18 he entered West Point and graduated fairly high up in 1859 taking up a Captain's job is his home state. Before about a secession was declared for his beloved state he handed in his resignation with everything in order and actually apologized that he could not, in good faith, raise arms against the state his forefathers had served and thus wanted to avoid that possibility. When secession was declared some friends who had joined up with the new Virginia military recommended him an officer position based off of the fact that he was a West Point graduate. While he did not chase after a job offer he did accept one when it came and took up a captaincy in the new military. The secession of what would be called West Virginia from Virginia, which included his hometown Charleston, angered him deeply and he felt that it was a betrayal by ungrateful people. His brothers who are from age, from what he has heard, has joined the Union Army going along with West Virginia's secession from his beloved state further estranging himself from his family.
RP Examples: Here you go.
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Accepted.

[Upiantstan]

bump

[Olthenia]

So, which side could most use a new player?

[SaintB]

So, which side could most use a new player?

The CSA has the most players right now. Not sure by how many since somehow my update to the accepted players never posted.

[SaintB]

Alright, we have 3 players for the Union and 4 for the Confederacy. I will be writing an IC soon and hopefully a few more applicants will come along before the battle starts,

[Dosteovania]

I can't tell you how excited I am for this RP to start. It's been a LONG time since I've done anything Civil War related, and I can't wait!

[Sheyt Clor]

Nation Name: Sheyt Clor
Allegiance:CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 26 Virginia
Company Name/Number: Company B the "firestarters"
Name of Officer: Ethan Sky
Biography of Officer: Born in Illinois, Sky seen himself a sofisticated and civilized man verses the southern slavers and plantation owners. On April 12, 1861, he was traveling along near Charleston on his way to visit family in Virginia when he noticed an American gunboat nearing fort Sumter. Not too unusual most of the time, seeing as it was a military harbor, but this time, Sky knew the Confederacy, which had broke free from the Americans vary recently, was trying to force the Americans return home. When the bombarding began, Sky knew exactly why they started. The confederates knew that if they didn't take action now, the gunboat was going to get supplies and ammo and they may attack the Confederates. He went back to the north and seen in the newspapers the CONFEDERATES started the war. He couldn't take the lies and he had seen and went to Virginia to join the Confederate army. His intelligence and charisma let him quickly rise though the ranks to become a Captain of the 26 Virginia.
RP Examples: I dont have one
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This OK?

[SaintB]

Yes that's good. IC should be up no later than Saturday but we will med at least one more union player before the battle begins.

[SaintB]

The IC is up! The RP is starting on the day before where not much is going to happen but it gives you an opportunity to establish your characters and get some friendly interaction between officers in the same faction before the big shoot out.

We need at least one more player for the Union Army so if you guys know anyone who might be interested please give them a nudge in this direction.

Oh, and if you have any questions at all just ask.

[Landenburg]

Nation Name: Landenburg
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 2nd Virginia Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company K
Name of Officer: Captain Francis Henrik Karel van der Wijk (often times his men simply call him the Dutchman)
Biography of Officer: Captain Francis van der Wijk was born in Viriginia to a family of Dutch immigrants who had settled there in the 1740s. His ancestors fought for the independence of America, much so like Francis is doing now. At an early age, he was sent to school in Richmond, under the tutelage of wise men. He learned to read and write, he learned mathematics, and even learned to court like a true Southern gentleman. During his visit, he met and fell in love with a woman by the name of Elizabeth Devereux. The two quickly got married and Francis went to do lawyer work with his father. Yet, he did not enjoy being his fathers secretary and so when his wife influenced his thoughts, he quickly joined the army. Then, a few years later the Civil War broke out and his family called him home from the Union. Upon hearing of Fort Sumter, he quickly enlisted in the Confederate army and was given the rank of Captain. Francis is 27 years old and has a son by Elizabeth, who stays in Richmond overseeing their home.
RP Examples: viewtopic.php?p=27323820#p27323820
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[SaintB]

Nation Name: Landenburg
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 2nd Virginia Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company K
Name of Officer: Captain Francis Henrik Karel van der Wijk (often times his men simply call him the Dutchman)
Biography of Officer: Captain Francis van der Wijk was born in Viriginia to a family of Dutch immigrants who had settled there in the 1740s. His ancestors fought for the independence of America, much so like Francis is doing now. At an early age, he was sent to school in Richmond, under the tutelage of wise men. He learned to read and write, he learned mathematics, and even learned to court like a true Southern gentleman. During his visit, he met and fell in love with a woman by the name of Elizabeth Devereux. The two quickly got married and Francis went to do lawyer work with his father. Yet, he did not enjoy being his fathers secretary and so when his wife influenced his thoughts, he quickly joined the army. Then, a few years later the Civil War broke out and his family called him home from the Union. Upon hearing of Fort Sumter, he quickly enlisted in the Confederate army and was given the rank of Captain. Francis is 27 years old and has a son by Elizabeth, who stays in Richmond overseeing their home.
RP Examples: viewtopic.php?p=27323820#p27323820
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Your acceptance is contingent upon receiving another player for the Union. Sorry for making you wait.

[Landenburg]

Nation Name: Landenburg
Allegiance: CSA
Regimental Name/Number: 2nd Virginia Infantry
Company Name/Number: Company K
Name of Officer: Captain Francis Henrik Karel van der Wijk (often times his men simply call him the Dutchman)
Biography of Officer: Captain Francis van der Wijk was born in Viriginia to a family of Dutch immigrants who had settled there in the 1740s. His ancestors fought for the independence of America, much so like Francis is doing now. At an early age, he was sent to school in Richmond, under the tutelage of wise men. He learned to read and write, he learned mathematics, and even learned to court like a true Southern gentleman. During his visit, he met and fell in love with a woman by the name of Elizabeth Devereux. The two quickly got married and Francis went to do lawyer work with his father. Yet, he did not enjoy being his fathers secretary and so when his wife influenced his thoughts, he quickly joined the army. Then, a few years later the Civil War broke out and his family called him home from the Union. Upon hearing of Fort Sumter, he quickly enlisted in the Confederate army and was given the rank of Captain. Francis is 27 years old and has a son by Elizabeth, who stays in Richmond overseeing their home.
RP Examples: viewtopic.php?p=27323820#p27323820
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Your acceptance is contingent upon receiving another player for the Union. Sorry for making you wait.

It's alright, would be super unbalanced any other way right?

[SaintB]

Your acceptance is contingent upon receiving another player for the Union. Sorry for making you wait.

It's alright, would be super unbalanced any other way right?

Yeah, the CSA would have 2:1 in player balance. I'm not actually participating as a character I have plenty of other things to do in the RP.