Opolis: A Political Roleplay

[Vienna Eliot]

Will we have a sort of character archive where we can post overviews of our characters?

We'll use this thread for archiving characters, with links to character profiles in the OP (like the neighborhoods are linked right now). Here's a profile for characters, generously borrowed from the old NSG Senate, which I'll also post in the OP:

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[box][size=120][b]*FULL NAME*[/b][/size][floatright][img]*ADD PICTURE NO BIGGER THAN 350x350px HERE*[/img][/floatright]
[b]Account Name:[/b] *ADD NS ACCOUNT NAME HERE*
[b]Occupation:[/b] *ADD OCCUPATIONS IN AND OUT OF GOVERNMENT*
[b]Neighborhood:[/b] *ADD YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD*
[b]Political Ideology:[/b] *ADD IDEOLOGY HERE*

[b]Family:[/b] *ADD SPOUSE/CHILDREN/RELATIVES HERE*
[b]Background:[/b] *ADD BACKGROUND HERE*
[b]Faith:[/b] *ADD FAITH HERE*

[b]Likes:[/b] *ADD LIKES HERE*
[b]Dislikes:[/b] *ADD DISLIKES HERE*[/box]

[Alozia]

For Caldwell I'm just going to assume that the RP takes place within the US.

Joseph Caldwell III

Account Name: Alozia
Occupation: Member of the Hall of the Representatives
Neighborhood: Acreborough
Political Ideology: Conservativism, Traditionalisism, Agrarianism

Family: Mary Caldwell (wife), four children
Background: Joseph Caldwell III (born May 23, 1948) is a retired American soldier in the rank of Major and city-level politician currently serving as a member of the Hall of Representatives of the recently founded City of Respite. He is a Purple Heart recipent among others, having earned the military decoration during his service in the US Army during the war in Vietnam.

The eldest of the four children of Joseph Caldwell Jr. he was born in the family's small estate located in what is today the Respite neighbourhood of Acreborough. His father being a military man himself wanted his son to serve in the Armed Forces. His wish came true when Joseph III was drafted in 1966 and deployed two years later. Raised in a conservative household Joseph was supportive of the war in which he fought until he was wounded and effectively eleminated from the rest of the war. This, however, did not stop him from continuing his military career climbing up the ranks up to the rank of Major.

Satisfied and with his sense of duty fulfilled Joseph retired many years after the beginning of his military career.

Despite his good resume he did not get involved in politics due to lack of interest, until 2018. A respected man in his conservative and rural community he was chosen as Acreborough's sole representative in the City of Respite's founding Town Hall, where he was noted for his passionate speeches. After establishing the city charter Joseph was re-elected to represent Acreborough once again, this time in the City's Hall of Representatives.
Faith: Baptist

Likes: Discipline, tradition, straightforwardness, honesty, self-awareness EDIT: Also, history, military etc.
Dislikes: Inexperience, lack of discipline, disregard for tradition, dishonesty and manipulation

[Van Hool Islands]

Victoria Aderyn Garrett

Account Name: Van Hool Islands
Occupation: Member of the Hall of Representatives, Director of Recreation
Neighborhood: Armitage
Political Ideology: Green liberalism, moderate social democracy, left-liberalism, social liberalism

Family: John Garrett (b. 1 May 1951) (father), Etna Garrett (neé Williams) (b. 14 January 1949) (mother)
Background: Victoria Aderyn Garrett (born 9 September 1983) is a New Zealand-born former architect and current municipal politician currently serving as the first Director of Recreation of the city of Respite. Born in Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand on 9 September 1983, she emigrated along with her family to the United States at the age of 10, with her family settling in Spokane, Washington. After turning 18, Garrett attended the University of Washington in Seattle, graduating with a degree in architectural engineering. She then moved to what is now Respite at the age of 25 and began working for various architectural firms, before giving up private work to run for a seat in the newly formed Respite Hall of Representatives, representing the neighbourhood of Armitage. She won her seat in the Hall, and was appointed the Director of Recreation by incoming Mayor Vivian Cherry on 21 August 2018.
Faith: Non-practising Anglican/agnostic.

Likes: Parks, recreation, pools, recreation centres, public transport
Dislikes: Private parks, private pools, country clubs, lawn bowls, architectural eyesores

[Bruke]

Whoops I didnt realize we were focused on the nominations only. Ill withdraw the other post.

[Zjaum]

Oh, so there IS a state legislature that we didn't know about?

[Vienna Eliot]

Oh, so there IS a state legislature that we didn't know about?

Yes, but it is quite mysterious, in many ways known only as the place local politicians go when they "retire." That said, I will soon indicate the state of the finances of the City, with money (for now) coming from our generous overlords in the state house.

[Zjaum]

Friendly reminder that I'm still here. I will post in the Non-Hall IC soon.

[Zjaum]

Well, shucks. They ask for new business, and here I am on a bus with just a phone for typing...

[Vienna Eliot]

Well, shucks. They ask for new business, and here I am on a bus with just a phone for typing...

Can't relate, each letter on my phone is a shortcut that corresponds to a pre-written bill.

[Vienna Eliot]

This roleplay is now closed. This was fun, but I have another roleplay I’d like to start soon and I can’t do both at once. If anyone would like to reboot, TG me and I’ll give you OPs, advice, a new banner, etc.

Thank you all for joining!

[Zjaum]

I’d be down for adoption. I’m pretty sure I know the one you’re planning to start, but I’m joining regardless. Something to work on in free time, anyways. Surprising now many pastimes nowadays demand amounts of WiFi that I don’t have.

[Vienna Eliot]

Greetings, Respiteers. You may find solace in learning that Opolis grew. A lot.

Hope to see you among the stars.