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The Selkie
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Postby The Selkie » Fri Sep 11, 2020 1:17 am

Aeritai wrote:
Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: East Deer Avenue, Kurono, Aeritai
Date: 9-10-20


Name: Tuketu Snyder
Gender: Male
Country of origin: Aeritai
Nationality: Aeritaian
Date of Birth: 7-5-1980
Place of Birth: Kurono, Aeritai
Occupation: Park Ranger
Reason for visit: Vacation
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: Willing if its necessary
Travel Health Insurance: Yes
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
    [ ] Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband?
    [ X] No

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Gladly accepted, welcome aboard!
I'd call June rather recent, so no problem. ; ) And I understand fully. If I may ask, what do you study?

Ezhara wrote:
The Selkie wrote:Okay, that clears that up. So a Talent is a step up, got it. Let's see, if we can get him music he might wake up for! : D


Arguably, to be an Ezharan Idol, one would also be a Talent, and the opportunities offered in the Ezharan Idol industry would probably be more substantial than just being a Talent-singer/musician. That said, there were probably some who became Idols first and were then offered Talent and vice versa, but generally, the standard Talent system focuses almost exclusively on developing their passions whereas Idols, as in real life, have a greater profit concern behind them.
Kaz's personality comes entirely separately from that, though — he's just always been attention-seeking.

oh hi cassadia


I see. Sounds like a rather system of cultural significance. But let's say, that there is a say Musician, who is good - but not good enough to become an Idol or a Talent. Would he still have chances on the Ezharan Market?

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The Selkie wrote:And... arranged. ; )

Like we say in Spanish, Muchas Gracias :) Albeit I'm surprised he isn't taking part of that tournament, may I ask why??


There will be two IC-reasons: One, he simply isn't good enough. He is only a hobby-Marcach, after all. Two, he sustained an injury during training (Athena was informed, including a Selfie ; )).
OOC-wise, because I forgot him... ; )

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Good choice, if I may say so! : D
As for interested characters interested in crushing... how about your lad catches the eye of a Selkie-lass, while your lass finds one of my lads (or lassies, if she is so inclined ; )) quite smashing? I might already have someone in mind, pending how he is as a person.


Mau (as his family & friends call him) is the kind of guy who's a lot of fun to be around but you probably wouldn't want to invite him home to meet your parents: card shark, not the greatest with authority figures, and kind of a class clown. He's a really nice guy, though, so I think he and Ribin are going to get along like a house on fire. I'll hold off on Zena if you don't mind, I'm a dude IRL and it would feel kinda weird doing stuff like that as a (underage, to boot) girl.

Also, I see we've got our Lawful EvilTM contingent here with Cassadia. Speaking of which, Cassadia, if you care, Brettenwald is a signatory to the Amistad Declaration but not a member of the International Criminal Court . . . yet. I might change that at some point in the future.


So, Ribin might admire him from afar or it will stay with a sweet, short holiday romance before they got to know each other too closely - or I write up a new character. ; )
As for the girl, we don't have to go frisky and to be honest, you are right, we most definately shouldn't. Remember when you were in early puberty and admired that actress, who was twice your age (or more), but dang, she was hot? Who says, that girls can't crush on people way outside of their league either? ; )

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The Selkie wrote:
So he already knows the land?

Pretty much. He was one of the first people to staff VSSB.

I see Cassadia's joining the party. If it helps, the Confederation is an Amistad signatory, and considers your fantastical Nazi baron (as well as his legion and the government in general) hostis humani generis, which in the language of TV Tropes translates to Always Chaotic Evil. (Link leads to an example of how the Visayan government formally condemns slaver governments.)


Cool. So he could have VIP-Access to the backstage areas, if you want him to.

Qassadia wrote:@Selkie, can I sign up Baron Punchev Lukov and a couple of his buddies to attend the festivities ? In my opinion, it would create for some interesting situations between Lukov and some of the other characters from nations that may have been in some intense exchanges on the internet in a string of PiffNet posts that were taken down (were too edgy I suppose).

Unless your country is a signatory to the International Criminal Court or any other similar institutions in the NS universe. In which case Lukov won't be attending as I'm sure there may have been issued an international warrant for his arrest or even conviction in abstentia.

And no, Lukov is neither going to shoot anyone on sight that may look to him as a Jew nor is he going to be killing anyone.

In the posts that were deleted, Lukov voiced probably the most intense flavor of Anti-Semitism you could read through (no racial slurs were used except the echos), including raising the Blood Label and the like. And to confessing to '' processing'' of an entire town of Jews as a response to the disappearance of a local Cassadian boy in a nearby town whose inhabitants accused the nearby Jewish settlement of kidnapping him to be used as a sacrifice in their rituals.

I could go on, but I'm afraid I'll get the mods on me again if I were to continue on describing how the events unfolded later on.

Here are the remaining posts that display, quite a bit of his personality and worldview.

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=481288&p=37416733#p37416733

viewtopic.php?f=4&t=481288&p=37431153#p37431153


Seeing the responses of the others, I would greatly prefer it, if Lukov and his cohorts would stay at home to guarantee a smooth run of the Festival. Besides, I would greatly prefer it, if I were to not get into trouble with the nice people with the red text...
As an IC-reason, the Free Lands might not be a member of any international criminal court, but they are known for handing people over to them or others, who might have an interest in them, should they catch them. Lukov, for example, would get a nice vacation to Allanea on the house.
In other words, thank you for showing interest, but no. My apologies.
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Postby Qassadia » Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:48 am

@Bretteneald,@New Visayan Islands; I am inquiring about this matter because, if there’s an actual issue with it. I wouldn’t want any of your people try their luck at apprehending Lukov and his accomplices in the case Selkie is not a signatory to Amistad or the ICC. In which scenario any such attempt would technically be considered illegal under local jurisdiction.

Unless you plan on kidnaping him, Eichmann-style. In which case, I would have you know, that you need to take into account the people that Lukov would tap to tag along with him to serve as personal security for his person at the festival.

Those would be five people who are basically going to serve as his bodyguards. And unless Selkie says otherwise, every one of them will be armed, rather lightly for the occasion, but still; handguns, switchblades and collapsible batons.

@Ezhara; ahayo comrade :) - give the guys over at Etharia my regards, and tell Khaw that I am aware of what he did - to both of my previous accounts.


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Postby Austria-Bohemia-Hungary » Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:50 am

@Qassadia with regards to 4.4:
Weapons: Everything, that is not a firearm can be brought. Any sort of pistol, rifle, rocket launcher, everything like that, is not permitted. No exceptions.

Besides...
The Selkie wrote:In other words, thank you for showing interest, but no. My apologies.
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Postby The Selkie » Fri Sep 11, 2020 4:56 am

Qassadia wrote:@Bretteneald,@New Visayan Islands; I am inquiring about this matter because, if there’s an actual issue with it. I wouldn’t want any of your people try their luck at apprehending Lukov and his accomplices in the case Selkie is not a signatory to Amistad or the ICC. In which scenario any such attempt would technically be considered illegal under local jurisdiction.

Unless you plan on kidnaping him, Eichmann-style. In which case, I would have you know, that you need to take into account the people that Lukov would tap to tag along with him to serve as personal security for his person at the festival.

Those would be five people who are basically going to serve as his bodyguards. And unless Selkie says otherwise, every one of them will be armed, rather lightly for the occasion, but still; handguns, switchblades and collapsible batons.

@Ezhara; ahayo comrade :) - give the guys over at Etharia my regards, and tell Khaw that I am aware of what he did - to both of my previous accounts.


As ABH said, Rule 4.4. would limit that (and Rule 4.5. forbid that), but I'm afraid, that this is a hypothetical situation anyway, as pointed out. Sorry, again.

(Thank you, ABH.)

Also, everyone, please ignore "Oaf of Chillitown FRangers 2", he has already been reported (thank you to that good soul).
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Postby New Visayan Islands » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:13 am

Sure, I don't see why not. Acting Branch Manager or not, Pete coud use some exposure OOC-wise.
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Postby Brettenwald » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:37 am

The Selkie wrote:
Brettenwald wrote:
Mau (as his family & friends call him) is the kind of guy who's a lot of fun to be around but you probably wouldn't want to invite him home to meet your parents: card shark, not the greatest with authority figures, and kind of a class clown. He's a really nice guy, though, so I think he and Ribin are going to get along like a house on fire. I'll hold off on Zena if you don't mind, I'm a dude IRL and it would feel kinda weird doing stuff like that as a (underage, to boot) girl.

Also, I see we've got our Lawful EvilTM contingent here with Cassadia. Speaking of which, Cassadia, if you care, Brettenwald is a signatory to the Amistad Declaration but not a member of the International Criminal Court . . . yet. I might change that at some point in the future.


So, Ribin might admire him from afar or it will stay with a sweet, short holiday romance before they got to know each other too closely - or I write up a new character. ; )
As for the girl, we don't have to go frisky and to be honest, you are right, we most definately shouldn't. Remember when you were in early puberty and admired that actress, who was twice your age (or more), but dang, she was hot? Who says, that girls can't crush on people way outside of their league either? ; )


Don't remind me : D Anyway, that sounds good. Would your new character be a rival for Mau, or vice versa? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I like surprises.
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Postby Aeritai » Fri Sep 11, 2020 9:46 am

The Selkie wrote:
Aeritai wrote:
Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: East Deer Avenue, Kurono, Aeritai
Date: 9-10-20


Name: Tuketu Snyder
Gender: Male
Country of origin: Aeritai
Nationality: Aeritaian
Date of Birth: 7-5-1980
Place of Birth: Kurono, Aeritai
Occupation: Park Ranger
Reason for visit: Vacation
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: Willing if its necessary
Travel Health Insurance: Yes
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
    [ ] Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband?
    [ X] No

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Gladly accepted, welcome aboard!
I'd call June rather recent, so no problem. ; ) And I understand fully. If I may ask, what do you study?


I'm currently studying Psychology! Also thanks for accepting me into the RP!
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Postby The Selkie » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:38 pm

New Visayan Islands wrote:Sure, I don't see why not. Acting Branch Manager or not, Pete coud use some exposure OOC-wise.


Excellent! Let's see, how much we can expose to him! ; )

Brettenwald wrote:
The Selkie wrote:So, Ribin might admire him from afar or it will stay with a sweet, short holiday romance before they got to know each other too closely - or I write up a new character. ; )
As for the girl, we don't have to go frisky and to be honest, you are right, we most definately shouldn't. Remember when you were in early puberty and admired that actress, who was twice your age (or more), but dang, she was hot? Who says, that girls can't crush on people way outside of their league either? ; )


Don't remind me : D Anyway, that sounds good. Would your new character be a rival for Mau, or vice versa? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I like surprises.


Maybe. I'm not sure yet.
As for the girl, sounds like a plan, then. ; )

Aeritai wrote:
The Selkie wrote:


Gladly accepted, welcome aboard!
I'd call June rather recent, so no problem. ; ) And I understand fully. If I may ask, what do you study?


I'm currently studying Psychology! Also thanks for accepting me into the RP!


You're welcome. It's going to be quite a bit of a ride! : D
I'm studying as well, that's why I am asking - History.
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Postby Ezhara » Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:22 pm

The Selkie wrote:I see. Sounds like a rather system of cultural significance. But let's say, that there is a say Musician, who is good - but not good enough to become an Idol or a Talent. Would he still have chances on the Ezharan Market?


Yes. Talents are generally not adults anyway since it's easier to give a youth that core Talent trait of love for their passion. Besides, their education rarely comes with substantial profits, and it's likely that there are musicians in Ezhara who weren't Talents but had grown into their career later on and Talents who ultimately chose another career because they didn't want to make their passion into a job. This can't be a perfect system, either, so it's certain that there's Ezharans who are equally as skillful but who for one reason or another don't get chosen, whether because they don't put themselves out there or controversy.

I've shown one would-be Talent of that sort, that being Eiko Michori, who's just got a really complicated thing going on overall with his acting career and his belief that it's too corrupt and selfish to properly represent the Talent name, especially since he does hold certain blackmail items as a way to increase his income for his adoptive parents. On that note, his relationship with them is also why he's insistent on saying that they love him, since it's a coping mechanism for how they've manipulated his entire career and personality for their own gain since he's the child of a familial black sheep, that being his mother. It's also why they force him to hide his mental illness, since it lets them control him much easier. And for the psych major up there, and probably everyone else reading that wonders what goes on with Shwe/Ezhara's mind, don't stab me over Eiko—
On second though, I wouldn't mind if it leads to a more accurate description. You know what they say, Caesar became delicious when he was stabbed with a fork.

The others that have shown up in other Ezharan writings are Lorenzo Quispe, who's a paintball player accused of cheating when he's just extremely lucky and good, and Miro Cairo/Gregory Xanthos, who are both writers but are both outsiders to their community, which is a bit ironic since Ezharan culture emphasizes community, but there's always exceptions.

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Postby Aeritai » Fri Sep 11, 2020 7:38 pm

The Selkie wrote:
New Visayan Islands wrote:Sure, I don't see why not. Acting Branch Manager or not, Pete coud use some exposure OOC-wise.


Excellent! Let's see, how much we can expose to him! ; )

Brettenwald wrote:
Don't remind me : D Anyway, that sounds good. Would your new character be a rival for Mau, or vice versa? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I like surprises.


Maybe. I'm not sure yet.
As for the girl, sounds like a plan, then. ; )

Aeritai wrote:
I'm currently studying Psychology! Also thanks for accepting me into the RP!


You're welcome. It's going to be quite a bit of a ride! : D
I'm studying as well, that's why I am asking - History.


Oh history? I guess you want to become a Historian?
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Postby Brettenwald » Fri Sep 11, 2020 8:04 pm

The Selkie wrote:
New Visayan Islands wrote:Sure, I don't see why not. Acting Branch Manager or not, Pete coud use some exposure OOC-wise.


Excellent! Let's see, how much we can expose to him! ; )

Brettenwald wrote:
Don't remind me : D Anyway, that sounds good. Would your new character be a rival for Mau, or vice versa? You don't have to tell me if you don't want to, I like surprises.


Maybe. I'm not sure yet.
As for the girl, sounds like a plan, then. ; )

Aeritai wrote:
I'm currently studying Psychology! Also thanks for accepting me into the RP!


You're welcome. It's going to be quite a bit of a ride! : D
I'm studying as well, that's why I am asking - History.

Hey, I'm majoring in history too! By the way, Selks, I think your nation's Irish influences are rubbing off on me. I've started listening to Clannad again.
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Sep 12, 2020 2:34 am

Brettenwald wrote:Hey, I'm majoring in history too! By the way, Selks, I think your nation's Irish influences are rubbing off on me. I've started listening to Clannad again.


Awesome! Any field in particular you are interested in?
I must admit, that when I read Clannad, I thought of the anime based on the visual novel of that name... ; )

Aeritai wrote:Oh history? I guess you want to become a Historian?


I was actually thinking about working towards being an author and professor, so, in a way, yes.

Ezhara wrote:
The Selkie wrote:I see. Sounds like a rather system of cultural significance. But let's say, that there is a say Musician, who is good - but not good enough to become an Idol or a Talent. Would he still have chances on the Ezharan Market?


Yes. Talents are generally not adults anyway since it's easier to give a youth that core Talent trait of love for their passion. Besides, their education rarely comes with substantial profits, and it's likely that there are musicians in Ezhara who weren't Talents but had grown into their career later on and Talents who ultimately chose another career because they didn't want to make their passion into a job. This can't be a perfect system, either, so it's certain that there's Ezharans who are equally as skillful but who for one reason or another don't get chosen, whether because they don't put themselves out there or controversy.

I've shown one would-be Talent of that sort, that being Eiko Michori, who's just got a really complicated thing going on overall with his acting career and his belief that it's too corrupt and selfish to properly represent the Talent name, especially since he does hold certain blackmail items as a way to increase his income for his adoptive parents. On that note, his relationship with them is also why he's insistent on saying that they love him, since it's a coping mechanism for how they've manipulated his entire career and personality for their own gain since he's the child of a familial black sheep, that being his mother. It's also why they force him to hide his mental illness, since it lets them control him much easier. And for the psych major up there, and probably everyone else reading that wonders what goes on with Shwe/Ezhara's mind, don't stab me over Eiko—
On second though, I wouldn't mind if it leads to a more accurate description. You know what they say, Caesar became delicious when he was stabbed with a fork.

The others that have shown up in other Ezharan writings are Lorenzo Quispe, who's a paintball player accused of cheating when he's just extremely lucky and good, and Miro Cairo/Gregory Xanthos, who are both writers but are both outsiders to their community, which is a bit ironic since Ezharan culture emphasizes community, but there's always exceptions.

Typed on mobile, might fix change its formatting later.


So, Eiko is not representative for the entire system, got it.
It is an interesting system, that much is for sure. Your people might be shocked, when they hear, how informal such things are handled in the Free Lands. ; )
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Postby Ezhara » Sat Sep 12, 2020 3:42 am

The Selkie wrote:So, Eiko is not representative for the entire system, got it.
It is an interesting system, that much is for sure. Your people might be shocked, when they hear, how informal such things are handled in the Free Lands. ; )


Oh, they probably wouldn't be terribly shocked. Even in their home collective roleplay group, there's nothing particularly like the Talent system, so they rarely expect anyone like them. It's a fairly informal system, too, anyway — there's schools of the arts and the like, but Talents have ranged from those in public schooling to those in prestigious academies, in part because of a well-funded education system. The process itself is really just whoever gets noticed by the Mascots/heads-of-state of Ezharan cities, which is not a sort of thing that I've cared to look into because of the potential questions that could arise about greedy parents (that said, Ezharan Kids Got Talent! would not be well-received because it'd be viewed as disingenuous and harmful for the development of a Talent's love for their art/skill/passion).

Those like Eiko, wherein the parents openly push their child into that role for their own benefit, are rare since Ezharan culture believes in altruistically cultivating the growth and education of future generations, which is what the Talent system is based on. Furthermore, it's not common for any of them to make any substantial income off of it, especially before high school, which is the general minimum if a Talent-musician decides to become an Idol. Darius Basho, Kaz Mansur, and Eiko Michori are probably the only three exceptions; Darius is unsure if it's because he's actually good or if it's because people pity him, but he doesn't really care and just wants to paint; Kaz is so utterly attention-seeking that he was able to show-off his way into becoming his city's Idol; and Eiko is constantly acting as a coping mechanism. But still, it's possible, but rare. And spoilers, Darius is set to die "soon" in-roleplay so it'll just be two soon enough.

Dolgae makes a decent amount from his music, but in exchange, most of it is from this one girl who's a little obsessive over him because she finds him adorable in a younger brother sort of way. Thankfully for him and his mom, she is not following them, though maybe that lass should be more thankful she isn't. Not sure what Gyeongju would do to someone if she suspected ill intentions towards her son, but it probably wouldn't be all that wonderful—
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Sep 12, 2020 5:21 am

Ezhara wrote:
The Selkie wrote:So, Eiko is not representative for the entire system, got it.
It is an interesting system, that much is for sure. Your people might be shocked, when they hear, how informal such things are handled in the Free Lands. ; )


Oh, they probably wouldn't be terribly shocked. Even in their home collective roleplay group, there's nothing particularly like the Talent system, so they rarely expect anyone like them. It's a fairly informal system, too, anyway — there's schools of the arts and the like, but Talents have ranged from those in public schooling to those in prestigious academies, in part because of a well-funded education system. The process itself is really just whoever gets noticed by the Mascots/heads-of-state of Ezharan cities, which is not a sort of thing that I've cared to look into because of the potential questions that could arise about greedy parents (that said, Ezharan Kids Got Talent! would not be well-received because it'd be viewed as disingenuous and harmful for the development of a Talent's love for their art/skill/passion).

Those like Eiko, wherein the parents openly push their child into that role for their own benefit, are rare since Ezharan culture believes in altruistically cultivating the growth and education of future generations, which is what the Talent system is based on. Furthermore, it's not common for any of them to make any substantial income off of it, especially before high school, which is the general minimum if a Talent-musician decides to become an Idol. Darius Basho, Kaz Mansur, and Eiko Michori are probably the only three exceptions; Darius is unsure if it's because he's actually good or if it's because people pity him, but he doesn't really care and just wants to paint; Kaz is so utterly attention-seeking that he was able to show-off his way into becoming his city's Idol; and Eiko is constantly acting as a coping mechanism. But still, it's possible, but rare. And spoilers, Darius is set to die "soon" in-roleplay so it'll just be two soon enough.

Dolgae makes a decent amount from his music, but in exchange, most of it is from this one girl who's a little obsessive over him because she finds him adorable in a younger brother sort of way. Thankfully for him and his mom, she is not following them, though maybe that lass should be more thankful she isn't. Not sure what Gyeongju would do to someone if she suspected ill intentions towards her son, but it probably wouldn't be all that wonderful—


If you decide to bring her regardless, don't forget about the City Guard. If the Mam has any complaints, she can always call for them. ; )
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Postby Brettenwald » Sat Sep 12, 2020 8:30 am

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Brettenwald wrote:Hey, I'm majoring in history too! By the way, Selks, I think your nation's Irish influences are rubbing off on me. I've started listening to Clannad again.


Awesome! Any field in particular you are interested in?
I must admit, that when I read Clannad, I thought of the anime based on the visual novel of that name... ; )

Aeritai wrote:Oh history? I guess you want to become a Historian?


I was actually thinking about working towards being an author and professor, so, in a way, yes.

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Yes. Talents are generally not adults anyway since it's easier to give a youth that core Talent trait of love for their passion. Besides, their education rarely comes with substantial profits, and it's likely that there are musicians in Ezhara who weren't Talents but had grown into their career later on and Talents who ultimately chose another career because they didn't want to make their passion into a job. This can't be a perfect system, either, so it's certain that there's Ezharans who are equally as skillful but who for one reason or another don't get chosen, whether because they don't put themselves out there or controversy.

I've shown one would-be Talent of that sort, that being Eiko Michori, who's just got a really complicated thing going on overall with his acting career and his belief that it's too corrupt and selfish to properly represent the Talent name, especially since he does hold certain blackmail items as a way to increase his income for his adoptive parents. On that note, his relationship with them is also why he's insistent on saying that they love him, since it's a coping mechanism for how they've manipulated his entire career and personality for their own gain since he's the child of a familial black sheep, that being his mother. It's also why they force him to hide his mental illness, since it lets them control him much easier. And for the psych major up there, and probably everyone else reading that wonders what goes on with Shwe/Ezhara's mind, don't stab me over Eiko—
On second though, I wouldn't mind if it leads to a more accurate description. You know what they say, Caesar became delicious when he was stabbed with a fork.

The others that have shown up in other Ezharan writings are Lorenzo Quispe, who's a paintball player accused of cheating when he's just extremely lucky and good, and Miro Cairo/Gregory Xanthos, who are both writers but are both outsiders to their community, which is a bit ironic since Ezharan culture emphasizes community, but there's always exceptions.

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So, Eiko is not representative for the entire system, got it.
It is an interesting system, that much is for sure. Your people might be shocked, when they hear, how informal such things are handled in the Free Lands. ; )

I knew the band before I learned about the anime, but I was wondering where the series got its name from. I'm mostly into American history. Living a half-hour Metro ride from all that DC and the Smithsonian Institute have to offer probably has something to do with that.
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Postby The Selkie » Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:46 pm

Brettenwald wrote:I knew the band before I learned about the anime, but I was wondering where the series got its name from. I'm mostly into American history. Living a half-hour Metro ride from all that DC and the Smithsonian Institute have to offer probably has something to do with that.


I must admit, that I do not know, how the visual novel got its name from, but one thing's for certain: The anime based on it is an emotional roller coaster you need to watch! (Keep tissues closeby, though. ; ))
I can imagine. For me, I'm quite interest Far Eastern History and especially Latin American History, specifically Mexico.
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Postby Brettenwald » Sun Sep 13, 2020 9:21 pm

The Selkie wrote:
Brettenwald wrote:I knew the band before I learned about the anime, but I was wondering where the series got its name from. I'm mostly into American history. Living a half-hour Metro ride from all that DC and the Smithsonian Institute have to offer probably has something to do with that.


I must admit, that I do not know, how the visual novel got its name from, but one thing's for certain: The anime based on it is an emotional roller coaster you need to watch! (Keep tissues closeby, though. ; ))
I can imagine. For me, I'm quite interest Far Eastern History and especially Latin American History, specifically Mexico.

I apologize in advance for how much the US screwed Latin America up. We seem to be stuck in limbo waiting for more players, so cue the elevator music.
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Postby The Selkie » Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:28 am

Brettenwald wrote:
The Selkie wrote:
I must admit, that I do not know, how the visual novel got its name from, but one thing's for certain: The anime based on it is an emotional roller coaster you need to watch! (Keep tissues closeby, though. ; ))
I can imagine. For me, I'm quite interest Far Eastern History and especially Latin American History, specifically Mexico.

I apologize in advance for how much the US screwed Latin America up. We seem to be stuck in limbo waiting for more players, so cue the elevator music.


Oh, no, the US did some pretty nasty things, no question asked, but the Spanish weren't exactly polite either, so... yeah. Let's not discuss that particular topic in this thread.
And yes, we are now in that strange limbo between waiting for new players and for the start of the IC. So, if anyone of you has a buddy he hasn't RPed with for a while or wants to RP with again, feel free to invite them! We are open! : D
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SOON
"Furthermore, I submit that Carthage NSG must be destroyed." t. Marcus Porcius Cato

IC name is "Blauveldt-Ryszana".

A traumatized, but recovering, MT-Early PMT/FanT constitutional monarchy consisting of a personal and constitutional union of two Realms. Features: near-universal gun ownership, governmental dysfunction, terrified Christinaslander Air National Guard personnel counting down the days until they rotate back home, and an eternal standoff with the last of it's former oppressors.


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Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:SOON

Oh dear.
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Postby The Selkie » Mon Sep 14, 2020 12:58 pm

Brettenwald wrote:
Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:SOON

Oh dear.


Oh, this is going to be fun. : D
Any spoilers, PPC?
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Postby Polish Prussian Commonwealth » Mon Sep 14, 2020 2:33 pm

The Selkie wrote:
Brettenwald wrote:Oh dear.


Oh, this is going to be fun. : D
Any spoilers, PPC?

None here.
"Furthermore, I submit that Carthage NSG must be destroyed." t. Marcus Porcius Cato

IC name is "Blauveldt-Ryszana".

A traumatized, but recovering, MT-Early PMT/FanT constitutional monarchy consisting of a personal and constitutional union of two Realms. Features: near-universal gun ownership, governmental dysfunction, terrified Christinaslander Air National Guard personnel counting down the days until they rotate back home, and an eternal standoff with the last of it's former oppressors.


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Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: please
Date: 9/9/2020


Center, with excessive pancakes. Not what she actually looks like now but eh, close nuff.

Name: Marie Ernst Gluck
Gender: F
Country of origin: Prussia-Poland
Nationality: Polish
Date of Birth: please wait
Place of Birth: Ochjno
Occupation: "Technical Consultant" for the Ministry of War, Commonwealth of the Kingdoms of Prussia and Poland
Reason for visit: "A bit of travel."
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: "What do you take me for?"
Travel Health Insurance: "Bill the Reichswehr."
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
  • Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband? M1905 trench knife.
    [ ] No

Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: wait
Date: 9/69/420

on left
(Yes I know, it's the Bundeswehr. Don't feel like photoshopping it out.)

Name: Irene von Wittelsbach
Gender: F
Country of origin: Depending on how you see it, either Prussia-Poland or Germany.
Nationality: Prussian-Polish.
Date of Birth: standby while i dig out her DOB
Place of Birth: standby
Occupation: Gunner, Guards Cuirassiers Regiment
Reason for visit: "Travelling with a friend."
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: "Why would I stay? No offense intended."
Travel Health Insurance: "Bill the Reichswehr, they'll bill me. Probably. I dunno."
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
  • Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband? A backsword.
    [ ] No


OOC-Section
RP-Sample: a
Have you read and understood the rules? Corona Beer is (not) delicious.
Notes:
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IC name is "Blauveldt-Ryszana".

A traumatized, but recovering, MT-Early PMT/FanT constitutional monarchy consisting of a personal and constitutional union of two Realms. Features: near-universal gun ownership, governmental dysfunction, terrified Christinaslander Air National Guard personnel counting down the days until they rotate back home, and an eternal standoff with the last of it's former oppressors.


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Postby Polish Prussian Commonwealth » Tue Sep 15, 2020 12:10 am

Brettenwald wrote:Hey, I'm majoring in history too! By the way, Selks, I think your nation's Irish influences are rubbing off on me. I've started listening to Clannad again.


Nice.

I'm in that weird limbo in HS where I want to study history but also STEM and as such cannot make up my mind and might end up doing neither.
"Furthermore, I submit that Carthage NSG must be destroyed." t. Marcus Porcius Cato

IC name is "Blauveldt-Ryszana".

A traumatized, but recovering, MT-Early PMT/FanT constitutional monarchy consisting of a personal and constitutional union of two Realms. Features: near-universal gun ownership, governmental dysfunction, terrified Christinaslander Air National Guard personnel counting down the days until they rotate back home, and an eternal standoff with the last of it's former oppressors.


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Postby The Selkie » Tue Sep 15, 2020 1:32 am

Polish Prussian Commonwealth wrote:
Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: please
Date: 9/9/2020

S T A N D B Y

Name: Marie Ernst Gluck
Gender: F
Country of origin: Prussia-Poland
Nationality: Polish
Date of Birth: please wait
Place of Birth: Ochjno
Occupation: "Technical Consultant" for the Ministry of War, Commonwealth of the Kingdoms of Prussia and Poland
Reason for visit: "A bit of travel."
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: "What do you take me for?"
Travel Health Insurance: "Bill the Reichswehr."
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
  • Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband? M1905 trench knife.
    [ ] No

Application for a visa in the Free Lands of the Selkie

To: Foreign Office, Visa Department, Víosa House, Fortham, Free Lands of the Selkie.
Return Address: wait
Date: 9/69/420

on left
(Yes I know, it's the Bundeswehr. Don't feel like photoshopping it out.)

Name: Irene von Wittelsbach
Gender: F
Country of origin: Depending on how you see it, either Prussia-Poland or Germany.
Nationality: Prussian-Polish.
Date of Birth: standby while i dig out her DOB
Place of Birth: standby
Occupation: Gunner, Guards Cuirassiers Regiment
Reason for visit: "Travelling with a friend."
Willingness to Return to Country of Origin: "Why would I stay? No offense intended."
Travel Health Insurance: "Bill the Reichswehr, they'll bill me. Probably. I dunno."
Will you carry contraband (as defined by the laws of your country of origin)?
    [ ] Yes, if so, what kind of contraband?
  • Maybe, if so, what kind of contraband? A backsword.
    [ ] No


OOC-Section
RP-Sample: standby
Have you read and understood the rules? Corona Beer is (not) delicious.
Notes:


Looking good so far!
And yes, Irene's image might be BW, but that is not the problem - though, you mean the blonde one on the front tank, right? Is it only me or does that person look like a dude? Backswords and trench knives are fine.
I play PT, MT and a bit FT. I am into character-RPs.
My people are called the Selkie, the nation is usually called the Free Lands in MT-settings. Thanks.

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