Section 1/4 - Out of Character Information
Minecraft Username(s):
- Blight_lord
Full UUID for your MineCraft account(s) (Found here):
- e0bba35b-1417-4071-906c-eaafdbe75a4c
What is your age?
(We need to know this as our server has an age restriction)
- 17
Have you read the server rules? (Found here)
- yes
Do you agree with the server rules?
- there are some that I don't particularly like but I'm more than willing to follow them
How did you hear about Tale of Banners?
- the user named Vastapallo
Do you have any previous roleplay experience?
(Please give examples, no experience is acceptable)
- I've played a fair bit of 5e DnD, both dm-ing and as a player.
Additional Information: (If any)
- I play 40k, I don't know if this is relevant.
Section 2/4 - Terms & Definitions
Please answer these definitions using your own words, the definitions may be researched however not plagiarized (copy-pasted).
What do you define as roleplaying?
- playing a character set and defined by the rules of the world and your own way of playing it
Describe the term ‘powergaming’ in your own words:
- building a character designed to be strong through optimisation and numbercrunching, not always a bad thing if played well but tends to attract "munchkin" players
Describe the term ‘metagaming’ in your own words:
- using information that you as the player know but your character wouldn't
What is a "Mary-Sue" character?
- a character that is good at everything with no flaws whatsoever
What does the abbreviation ‘OOC’ mean & when should this be used?
- out of character, should be used when clarifying RP notes between players etc.
Section 3/4 - Character Creation
Here you will create an example character that could exist in the server’s history and lore.
Provide us with an in-game screenshot of your character’s skin.
- see attached
Name:
- Calas Typhon
Age:
- 37
Culture:
- Oserian
Can your character read and write?:
- yes
Story & Biography (please go into detail, we recommend two paragraphs but expect at least one. Please outline character history, personality traits and the things that make your character unique. Have fun with this section!)
(Please note although the character you apply with can commit illegal or immoral acts you cannot do these things on the server without an Intrigue application. This can be applied for once you are whitelisted.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/intrigue-application.119/ (Intrigue Application)
(You are also able to apply with a noble but keep in mind you cannot play a noble character on the server unless you join an accepted noble house or apply for one.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/noble-houses.142/ (Noble Houses)
- Calas Typhon is a simple man who signed up to the Oserian military to provide for his family, but upon their murder at the hands of bandits he became disillusioned and cynical, leaving the military to start his life anew, over time his older, more optimistic and caring worldview started to resurface along with a strong sense of right and wrong, however he still feels that he shouldn't form lasting attachments, as he did with his family. He tends to be very blunt at times without realising it, but it usually quick to apologise afterwards. He blames his family's death on himself as he feels he should have been there to protect them, which is why he still trains and sharpens the techniques he learned during his military years.
Section 4/4 - Open-ended questions
Please answer at least three of the questions to show how your character would interact with the world. Delete the spares (if applicable). Please include at least one paragraph for each question you answer.
Question 1
You stumble outside into the open air after some heavy drinking in an Oserian tavern. Just before you're about to pass an alleyway, a hooded man rushes out of it and runs for it - seemingly, he has both a blade and some jewellery on him. You take a quick peek in the alleyway to see a feminine figure collapsed on the ground, holding her hands over a bleeding wound in her torso. The thief is about to escape and the woman seems in critical condition. You...
- rush to see if the woman's life can be saved, if it can I would try and perform what first aid I can before escorting her to whatever healer or doctor is closest, if her wounds are fatal i would stay and comfort her as she passes, then hunt down the thief who took her life so unjustly and make sure he is seen by the relevant authorities.
Question 2
You are on your way to the Korsian city of Telth to sell some wares. Upon reaching the front gates you are stopped by the guard. They deny you entry for the time being as the traffic into the city is too high. You are effectively forced to wait in the refugee camp located between the two gates for the time being. The camp is
filled with shopping stalls and refugees sleeping on the floor. How do you spend your time in the camp?
- see which of my wares i can trade with the various stalls, before waiting to see when i can enter, if one of the stalls freed up, i would take the occupants place, selling my wares and completing my task
Question 3
You've gotten lost and wandered awhile into Drahl lands, eventually finding yourself in Crookmire Swamp, where you decide to settle for the night. Finding a meal to buy for the evening takes some effort, but you do come across an old crone in ragged clothing, who offers to sell you some sea-looking food. She doesn't ask much, but warns you that eating it is 'unpleasant' to outsiders. You...
- politely accept the food and pay what was asked, despite the unpleasantness, i will proceed to eat all of the dish
Question 4
In the midst of battle, you find yourself approaching a wounded enemy soldier. The soldier is on the floor, clearly in terror as they cradle one of the dead. Enemy forces begin to advance in the distance and you know you have to act fast. The soldier then grasps at a cloth and removes it from the dead soldiers pocket. They continue to cry, and starts calling the dead soldier's name in despair. Then the soldier glances up to see you - with your weapon up - but does not care of your approach, continuing to cradle the dead soldier. You…
- sheathe my weapon and escort the soldier and his fallen battle-brother to his lines, fearing not the repercussions, just doing what is right for another man
Question 5
You have wandered across a seemingly endless tundra for what have felt like days. A raging snowstorm makes you unable to see more than a few metres ahead. Being almost out of resources, you are delighted to find out that you have stumbled your way to a village. Upon closer inspection you find out it's a Northern village, and the residents are not very friendly towards strangers. What do you do in this dire situation?
- ask the locals if they have a place to stay for the day and stock up on supplies, even in spite of the lack of friendliness
Minecraft Username(s):
- Blight_lord
Full UUID for your MineCraft account(s) (Found here):
- e0bba35b-1417-4071-906c-eaafdbe75a4c
What is your age?
(We need to know this as our server has an age restriction)
- 17
Have you read the server rules? (Found here)
- yes
Do you agree with the server rules?
- there are some that I don't particularly like but I'm more than willing to follow them
How did you hear about Tale of Banners?
- the user named Vastapallo
Do you have any previous roleplay experience?
(Please give examples, no experience is acceptable)
- I've played a fair bit of 5e DnD, both dm-ing and as a player.
Additional Information: (If any)
- I play 40k, I don't know if this is relevant.
Section 2/4 - Terms & Definitions
Please answer these definitions using your own words, the definitions may be researched however not plagiarized (copy-pasted).
What do you define as roleplaying?
- playing a character set and defined by the rules of the world and your own way of playing it
Describe the term ‘powergaming’ in your own words:
- building a character designed to be strong through optimisation and numbercrunching, not always a bad thing if played well but tends to attract "munchkin" players
Describe the term ‘metagaming’ in your own words:
- using information that you as the player know but your character wouldn't
What is a "Mary-Sue" character?
- a character that is good at everything with no flaws whatsoever
What does the abbreviation ‘OOC’ mean & when should this be used?
- out of character, should be used when clarifying RP notes between players etc.
Section 3/4 - Character Creation
Here you will create an example character that could exist in the server’s history and lore.
Provide us with an in-game screenshot of your character’s skin.
- see attached
Name:
- Calas Typhon
Age:
- 37
Culture:
- Oserian
Can your character read and write?:
- yes
Story & Biography (please go into detail, we recommend two paragraphs but expect at least one. Please outline character history, personality traits and the things that make your character unique. Have fun with this section!)
(Please note although the character you apply with can commit illegal or immoral acts you cannot do these things on the server without an Intrigue application. This can be applied for once you are whitelisted.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/intrigue-application.119/ (Intrigue Application)
(You are also able to apply with a noble but keep in mind you cannot play a noble character on the server unless you join an accepted noble house or apply for one.) Found here:
https://taleofbanners.com/forum/forums/noble-houses.142/ (Noble Houses)
- Calas Typhon is a simple man who signed up to the Oserian military to provide for his family, but upon their murder at the hands of bandits he became disillusioned and cynical, leaving the military to start his life anew, over time his older, more optimistic and caring worldview started to resurface along with a strong sense of right and wrong, however he still feels that he shouldn't form lasting attachments, as he did with his family. He tends to be very blunt at times without realising it, but it usually quick to apologise afterwards. He blames his family's death on himself as he feels he should have been there to protect them, which is why he still trains and sharpens the techniques he learned during his military years.
Section 4/4 - Open-ended questions
Please answer at least three of the questions to show how your character would interact with the world. Delete the spares (if applicable). Please include at least one paragraph for each question you answer.
Question 1
You stumble outside into the open air after some heavy drinking in an Oserian tavern. Just before you're about to pass an alleyway, a hooded man rushes out of it and runs for it - seemingly, he has both a blade and some jewellery on him. You take a quick peek in the alleyway to see a feminine figure collapsed on the ground, holding her hands over a bleeding wound in her torso. The thief is about to escape and the woman seems in critical condition. You...
- rush to see if the woman's life can be saved, if it can I would try and perform what first aid I can before escorting her to whatever healer or doctor is closest, if her wounds are fatal i would stay and comfort her as she passes, then hunt down the thief who took her life so unjustly and make sure he is seen by the relevant authorities.
Question 2
You are on your way to the Korsian city of Telth to sell some wares. Upon reaching the front gates you are stopped by the guard. They deny you entry for the time being as the traffic into the city is too high. You are effectively forced to wait in the refugee camp located between the two gates for the time being. The camp is
filled with shopping stalls and refugees sleeping on the floor. How do you spend your time in the camp?
- see which of my wares i can trade with the various stalls, before waiting to see when i can enter, if one of the stalls freed up, i would take the occupants place, selling my wares and completing my task
Question 3
You've gotten lost and wandered awhile into Drahl lands, eventually finding yourself in Crookmire Swamp, where you decide to settle for the night. Finding a meal to buy for the evening takes some effort, but you do come across an old crone in ragged clothing, who offers to sell you some sea-looking food. She doesn't ask much, but warns you that eating it is 'unpleasant' to outsiders. You...
- politely accept the food and pay what was asked, despite the unpleasantness, i will proceed to eat all of the dish
Question 4
In the midst of battle, you find yourself approaching a wounded enemy soldier. The soldier is on the floor, clearly in terror as they cradle one of the dead. Enemy forces begin to advance in the distance and you know you have to act fast. The soldier then grasps at a cloth and removes it from the dead soldiers pocket. They continue to cry, and starts calling the dead soldier's name in despair. Then the soldier glances up to see you - with your weapon up - but does not care of your approach, continuing to cradle the dead soldier. You…
- sheathe my weapon and escort the soldier and his fallen battle-brother to his lines, fearing not the repercussions, just doing what is right for another man
Question 5
You have wandered across a seemingly endless tundra for what have felt like days. A raging snowstorm makes you unable to see more than a few metres ahead. Being almost out of resources, you are delighted to find out that you have stumbled your way to a village. Upon closer inspection you find out it's a Northern village, and the residents are not very friendly towards strangers. What do you do in this dire situation?
- ask the locals if they have a place to stay for the day and stock up on supplies, even in spite of the lack of friendliness
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