OOC
Minecraft Username: EemaTidesong
Are you at least 18 years old?: Yes
Have you read the rules? (Link): Yes
(Optional) Were you referred by someone? If so, who: Elias
(Optional) Introduce yourself if you’d like, as well as any creations you want to share (e.g. art, builds, skins): Hi! I’m Eema :) I’m an artist and writer who absolutely LOVES fantasy RP! I also like doing Minecraft builds and skins!
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In-Character
Read the following prompt:
The rhythmic lull of hoofbeats are a marching drum to the small group of pioneers and variety of folk you have found yourself amongst, packed into a wobbling wagon. The rolling plains of the Southern Reach and a clear sky stretch out all around you, the buzz of excited chatter a dull wash in your ears as your mind strays to your former life and what has led you here to new lands.
“Nervous?”
You blink, returning to the present moment. A kindly older woman sat near you is smiling warmly with a crinkle to her eyes.
“I can tell it’s your first time. Still remember mine,” she flashes a grin and leans in.
“Tell me my dear, why have you come to the Reach?”
How do you respond (in character)? (150 words minimum - please make sure to include at least three references to our lore in your response, with two coming from different pages in the Compendium. Two of the three selected should also be in-depth, avoid simply name-dropping lore terms. Tie the terms into your character's backstory. Why are they important to them?)
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My response: (I have permission to use the other character mentioned)
Elijah smiles and nods towards the curly-haired man asleep against his shoulder. “His research. Mine too, I suppose, but I’m mostly just a helping hand. He’s interested in the Aedall, and the way they vanished. The Spire too- we’ve both heard the rumors about it, and that people think it’s related to their disappearance. I don’t know what he thinks- he’s not much for theories, but I think it might be true. I mean, what else could cause something like that? Where else could they have gone?”
He shifts slightly in the wagon, adjusting the man beside him so that he’s sleeping more comfortably, then pulling his own hair over his shoulder to braid it absently. “We’re both from the Mist Isles, but we’ve been all over- mostly when we were younger, before his child was born, but now that they’re older, we’re back to travelling. Here, though, was a little far out of the way until more recently.”
“I’m not quite the academic he is, but I have my own things to look into. Old stories, mostly. My parents travelled when I was young, and my father always talked about the legends and fables on the mainland as I got older. I want to know more about those, the Lady of the Lake especially. Maybe it’s silly, but I always wanted to be a knight under her.” Elijah laughs slightly. “Maybe I’m silly for it. Or too old. Still- it’s probably my biggest dream, to become a knight someday. Protecting people and all- it really seems like a noble cause.”
He realizes something suddenly, and extends a hand. “Elijah Cross, by the way- sorry. Awfully rude of me not to introduce myself.”
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Character Name: Elijah Alexander Cross
Character Race: Greatling-Human
Character Age: 52
Brief Physical Description: Elijah appears mostly human, with long blonde hair and blue eyes, although he does have slightly pointed ears. He’s about 6’7” and his right eye is missing, hidden behind a patch.
