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IMPORTANT!Applications are on a monthly cycle. They run from the 1st thru the 4th of each month. The cycle opens at 12:00AM CST and close at 11:59PM CST. Notices will be sent out all at once at the end of the cycle, and no later than 24 hours after the end of the cycle.

Before applying, please be sure to read the following:

Read the Rules and the Game Information.
Double check the Reserves and Taken Characters lists to make sure the character you're applying for is not on the list. Also check the comments in case the entry has yet to be updated, as well as any pending applications.
Feel free to use the most recent test drive both for practice as well as to use for samples. IMPORTANT! If you submit threads as samples, you must submit the application with that character journal. This is the only way we can ensure that the samples are from you and not someone else.
Linked samples must have been made within the past year.
You may apply for up to two characters per cycle.
Application challenges are allowed. Reserves will have priority, but it's not definitive. We will choose the better application regardless.
Do not plagiarize. If we find that the information provided was directly taken by either another player or source material such a wiki, the application will be rejected immediately. If we find this after processing the application, we will revoke the application and have you removed from the game with potential ban.
Reusing your own applications from other games is allowed. We only ask any original written samples to conform to our game. That is, we don't want to read samples that are set specifically for another game's premise. Note: this does not apply to threads linked from other games used as samples.
If you are rejected, you cannot reapply for the same character until the next cycle. However, you can apply for a different character in the same cycle.
Those accepted must fill out all of the required entries within a week to be considered part of the game. Otherwise, we will consider it a revocation of the application.
Fill out the form and comment to this entry! You can either paste the application directly to the entry or link it from your own journal/musebox.

⌈ PLAYER SECTION ⌉
Player:
Contact: Journal/Plurk/AIM — anything to help identify since someone might share your name handle.
Age: You must be at least 13 years old to apply.
Current Characters: If a new player, just put "N/A"

⌈ CHARACTER SECTION ⌉
Character:
Age:
Canon:
Canon Point:

Background: We do not need a play by play of their life. You can of course provide one, but it's not necessary. A summary of their role in the canon and important events involving their character will suffice. Wiki links are allowed.

Personality: Tell us everything you can about how the character works. What are their quirks, reasons for thinking, habits, and flaws—basically we want to know not only how they act, but also why they act that way. You are free to use canon as examples, but be sure to explain why you are referencing the event.

Abilities: If there are any particular abilities the character has supernatural or otherwise, list them here. Referencing to a wiki list is acceptable. However, if there are any particular abilities that need to be weakened or removed, note them here.

Alignment: Please refer to the Alignment entry to choose which alignment your character would most likely fall under. Include a brief (a couple of sentences max) just to help explain why you think your choice is the best fit.

Other: Anything else you'd like to mention.

⌈ SAMPLE SECTION ⌉
Sample: We have two requirements for the sample:

Character Portrayal. We should see examples of the character's dialogue as well as some introspection or additional narrative to further show how you intend to write the character. This is the most important part of the sample and where most of the weight will be.
Use of Emotions. This is our "game setting" requirement. Essentially we want to ensure that you have a basic grasp of the game's premise, especially with the use of emotions. It can be a small scene, even incidental to the main sample. For apathetic characters or those who do not exhibit emotions easily, an alternative is to describe what the character is doing instead and essentially show how they behave in such a manner. For example, if a character is set in a scenario that would normally provoke an emotional response, what do they do instead? What is their mindset and their reaction instead? This portion doesn't have to be lengthy and can even be a couple of sentences to a paragraph. Also keep in mind that subtle and passive effects count, so you do not have to try and create something exuberant or extreme. A calm wind will work just as well as a raging storm, so feel free to be as simple or creative as you want.

The sample can be "written" in three different ways and you can choose which one will work best for you:

Test Drive. You can utilize our test drive to cover both requirements of the sample. So long as there is enough character portrayal and a scene with an emotional reaction, be it within the prompt or done during the thread, then it will satisfy both requirements.
Link out + Written. You can link to threads/entries from other games, memes, or museboxes to show character portrayal, and then write an additional short scene for the emotion portion of the sample.
Original Sample. You can write a complete sample that shows both character portrayal and a scene involving emotion use. This can be one sample or two separate samples. If you opt to write an original sample, you are welcome to use any prompts from any of our Test Drives, Intro Logs, Task Board, and even past events. You are also free to change things up and are not restricted to any of these prompts. They are just here to help offer ideas.

Format wise, you can use either [ brackets ] OR narrative prose. We do require that the writing at least be coherent, have proper sentence structure, and is mostly grammatically correct (we realize that writing styles can be loose/creative in [ bracket ] form so we're giving a bit more leeway). One last suggestion we have is try to have the character interacting with the environment and try thinking of the sample less of a narrative piece but more like a post or thread prompt you might make in the game. That will help the sample show not only how you will write the character, but also how you will play them in practice.

Questions: If you have any questions, ask them here.

Clean copy and paste form here:

<center>⌈ PLAYER SECTION ⌉</center>
Player: 
Contact: 
Age: 
Current Characters:

<center>⌈ CHARACTER SECTION ⌉</center>
Character:
Age:
Canon:
Canon Point:

Background:

Personality:

Abilities:

Alignment: [Choose from one of the following: Aiada, Daimonia, Elios, Peromei, Piphron, Sosyne, or Thras. Refer to the proper info page for more information and be sure to include a very brief reason why you chose the alignment.]

Other:

<center>⌈ SAMPLE SECTION ⌉</center>
Sample: Remember that the sample needs to show both 1) core character portrayal and 2) some use of emotions, either as an environmental effect or discussing why a character is not feeling anything at all if they are more apathetic or less emotional than most. We highly encourage using the Test Drive, and you can use prompts from the Test Drives, Intro Logs, and the Task board if you need them. Refer to the main application page for links and more suggestions.

Questions:

Threaded | Top-Level Comments Only

Thank you! I'll be using this journal.

My apologies, mods! It should be working now!

Thanks this will be the journal!

Oops, sorry about that! I've fixed the link now, but here it is again just in case.

AW YAY! I will be using this journal! Thank you very much!

this is my girl!!! thank you so much ♥

Awesome, thanks modly ones! And I'll be joining with this journal here, thanks.

Not at all! I completely understand that Usagi is ridiculously over-powered so I'm glad we found such easy compromises so quickly! This will be Usagi's journal by the by! I look forward to playing here!

This journal!

Edited (I WAS right the first time nvm) 2016-06-06 04:32 (UTC)

Thank you! I'll be using this one.

Within the world of Tales of Symphonia, those of elven blood- or those who have consumed the magical Aionis, a rock that grants similar properties- may utilize the very force of existence, mana, to cast magic. Mithos is a half-elf, and this power is one he has access to; he has the ability to cast a wide variety of elemental spells even before getting into his angelic abilities.

Beyond this, Mithos wears a Cruxis Crystal, a type of Exsphere. Exspheres are empowering accessories that are created from the life force of a living being- the Cruxis Crystal, however, is a far more powerful version, which instead of simply powering up the user transforms them into an angel.

Angels have the ability to basically control their own bodily systems- Their senses are keenly attuned, they need not eat or sleep unless they wish, and they may even prevent themselves from aging. Mithos, a master of the Cruxis Crystal, can additionally use it to change between bodies- One, his aged form, is Yggdrasill, and the other is Mithos himself, the same appearance he has had since he was a child 4000 years ago.

Due to the Cruxis Crystal empowering him, Mithos has the ability to utilize a great many more abilities than he would normally be able to, even with as powerful of a magician as he is. Angelic beings have access to light magic- this mostly manifests in the form of the spell Judgment, which causes beams of holy light to rain down from the sky. Mithos additionally utilizes the spells Retribution and Death Eater; Retribution is a corrupted spell that manifests his own anger to bestow a great deal of status effects on the target, and Death Eater allows him to force similar holy energies to Judgment through his hands into a target.

Whether due to his Cruxis Crystal or simply his own great power, Mithos additionally has the powers of flight and teleportation. His physical resilience is also greatly increased; he takes quite a beating from Lloyd and company on several occasions without more than flinching a bit, and survives a rockslide while not even utilizing any of his angelic powers.

Finally, as a half-elf, Mithos is highly attuned to the magical potential of those around him, allowing him to immediately recognize others who are elven or half-elven even if they remain disguised.

(Any or all of this can be nerfed if needed! It's also unlikely he'll use most of the magic, though- he's not big on fighting.)

This is her journal!

This is his journal!

This is the journal I will be joining with!

In response to the mod note: It's something I'll keep in mind! I think I may have given an impression that they were more powerful than they were in the application, though - the chances of any of the Holy Sword abilities' additional effects happening (i.e. Northswain's Strike's chance to instant kill) are very low, such that I would assume they don't happen and basically ask a player if they wanted that effect.

And the Rend abilities, even with ideal/nearly perfect circumstances in canon, have... about a 50/50 chance of working, so that's also something I would definitely run by a player before using them/assuming they worked. And there are also canon ways to render them totally irrelevant.

But I'll make sure to keep it in mind - thank you for bringing it t omy attention!

Personality:

Kanda isn't exactly someone you would really call friendly. He is a rather abrasive person and usually comes off as uncaring and cold to most. He refuses to let other people slow him down; even if not helping them would result in their death. It's not his job to watch over them and he finds that weak people who can't hold their own are expendable anyway. He has no patience with most people. Because of his short temper and lack of patience, he's quick to get into arguments with others and getting into fights with even his allies over trivial matters. He will turn his blade on his fellows over small things like people using his given name. Despite outwardly acting cold towards others, his actions don't always mirror what he says. Although he is more than willing to leave others behind, Kanda has shown saving the lives of others. He doesn't do it without reluctance though, and openly complains about having to do so. He still does put his life on the line.

Kanda has a rather strong and independent nature to him that also makes him quite arrogant too. He thinks of many being below him and often doesn't even bother with being polite or making good impressions. He's even crass with those higher up than him, often being rude to his General and refusing to speak or give up information when he is ordered to because he believes that they don't deserve to be told what he knows. His independent nature makes him very stubborn. He refuses to ask for help and it makes him very uncooperative as a teammate (he's definitely not much of a team player). Although he can work as a team with others, he is usually the type you don't really want to get in the way of. It also makes for a rather private person; unwilling to disclose any information about himself and he rarely speaks to others about anything personal. He tries to keep a rather good distance between him and others if possible.

Kanda has a short temper, making him easily irritable and quite moody. He also reacts physically and rather violently; his actions probably coming off as rather immature. Kanda is technically the dumbest of the four exorcists (between Lenalee, Allen, Lavi, and himself), but he's able to adapt quickly in a fighting situation. Due to his chronological age being nine and the Black Order only wanting him for destroying Akuma; it's possible he is the dumbest due to lack education. Even when he was much younger, his temper was very short and he was quick to insult and attack others. Growing up has only made him bitter.

Despite being a rather unforgiving asshole, Kanda isn't as terrible as he makes himself out to be. He considers Lavi and himself to be friends (somewhat) and he's willing to protect others in their time of need, even if he complains and seems to play it off as just a duty or something else. He can also be nice from time to time, as seen when he befriended Alma after a while and even actually enjoying Alma's company; looking legitimately excited to see the other. When Lenalee comes to meditate with him, he points out that she only does this when Malcolm Lvellie (someone whom Lenalee feels very uncomfortable around) comes to the Order. He doesn't make her leave though and even so far says she's a strong person. He quickly changes subjects and tells her to shut up and meditate or leave, but he doesn't outright tell her to go, showing that he cares about her well-being. Kanda also seems to remind others about their resolves when it's shaken, reminding them what they're living or fighting for. Kanda personally has a strong will and doesn't deter from what his goals are. It makes him selfish, but it also makes him a very willing and determined person, as he's not willing to lose until he's met his goals.

Kanda has trouble viewing himself as a human. It is why he probably also considers him different from everyone else; because he's part of the Second Exorcist Program. He was created by having his brain implanted into a new body. He was previously an Accommodator for Innocence in his previous life (dying in battle), which is why the Black Order assumed he is still compatible with his Innocence. Kanda became very hateful as a person growing up as he was forced to try to synchronize with his Innocence. This lead him to continuously die and revive over and over with the Seal being the only reason for his survival. His hate and bitterness towards the Order and Innocence had become so deep and strong that he doesn't care as to what the Order does. He hates them so much that he is willing to keep quiet about certain incidents, such as the Noah in Allen awakening.

He later shows regret and repentance for some of his previous behavior though. Kanda doesn't make himself blameless, putting the incident involving Alma on his shoulders (and the Order willingly putting the blame onto him). While Kanda doesn't really change much in personality, he's still shown to learn from his actions and even so far as regret them. His feelings are enough that he's willing to return to the Order he hates so much for the sake of the people he became (reluctantly) fond of.

Sample:

Kanda hated wasting time. He found most of the tasks on the taskboard to be just that. They were mundane. A complete waste of his time. It didn't seem like it was really worth the trouble. The only time he took a task was if it involved combat. He needed to keep his fighting skills up, and these tasks in particular at least gave him some fighting experience and practice. It was under his level of experience, but there wasn't much he could do about that. It was at least more fulfilling than doing someone's dirty work like writing silly poems or walking a pet.

A task to destroy some creatures had shown up and he had immediately taken it up. He located where he needed to be quickly and left to fulfill the task. It sounded painfully easy, but he never expected anything hard to come from the taskboard. After all, he liked to think someone wasn't dumb enough to post a serious issue for some random idiot to come and try to take it on.

He couldn't really recall what had gotten him so irritated, but all he knew was that he was positively pissed.

It was supposed to be an easy task. It was supposed to be quick and he was supposed to easily take down the creatures. However, it hadn't turned out the way he had thought it would go. Ah, now he remembered why he was so pissed. The reason it became difficult was because other people were here and they had gotten in the way instead of being helpful. Now he had to complete the task at hand whilst protecting a bunch of idiots from dying.

All the plants around Kanda seemed to be withering and decaying. He didn't pay much attention to it, completed uncaring about his surroundings. He unsheathed his sword and took an offensive stance. He was going to finish what he came here for and leave. He'd be damned if people were going to slow him down. "Get out of my way." He lunged forward, a path of withered and browning wildlife trailing behind him.

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empatheias,

crystalnet, and

empatheias,

crystalnet, and

I'll be joining with this journal, thanks!

Background: Prior to the start of the most recent year in her school life, Marinette was still just a normal girl; upset about things like the seemingly impossible ability to end up in the same class with the worst girl in school since she was in elementary school. What we know is that Marinette is the daughter of a baker and his wife and has a devoted passion for design. It's not clear what year of school she's in, although it's later dropped that she's in high school. But at this point, the most miraculous thing about her is her skills in art and with fashion.

But our story really begins on the first day of a new year of high school. On this unspecified year in her high school life, her first day is met with a series of oddities and disasters. The macaroons she made for her class get dropped, a mysterious old man secretly bestows upon her a magical set of earrings and Chloe- as always, is going out of her way to be the absolute worst and dragging her clueless friend Adrien into it. Marinette mistakes Adrien's attempts to remove the gum Chloe placed as the act of an accomplice. But she does make a new friend in the new girl Alya.

But those little things all led up to the craziest of them all - finding the Miraculous and meeting Tiki. Like any perfectly normal girl would, she was completely freaked out. And even once she started to understand? She had no intention of becoming the superhero Ladybug. More than that, she was sure that something like that was definitely impossible for her. After all... she was klutzy and in no way heroic. She couldn't even stop Chloe from picking on her or the rest of her classmates. No... she fully intended to ignore it.

Until the appearance of Hawk Moth, praying on the negative emotions of one of her classmates put the city in danger. Even then, she hesitated- realizing she wasn't the only one chosen... Cat Noir could handle it. She'd only make things worse. But she wasn't convincing herself anymore. Worried for the city, she transformed for the first time and took off after Hawk Moth's akumatized victim. She learns first-hand that akuma turn innocent bystanders who are feeling intense negative emotions into powerful super villains through Hawk Moth's power- with a Miraculous at the center of his powers, corrupted by Hawk Moth's misuse of those powers.

Together, although complete strangers, Ladybug and Cat Noir work together and take down Hawk Moth's first villain. However- unaware that the akuma needs to be captured and purified by her powers, Marinette lets the dark butterfly go... a mistake that results in the chaos the villain caused remaining. People turned into frozen statues that could come back at any time, if the akuma possessed that person again in a moment of weakness. In light of her mistake, Marinette is more sure than ever that she's not cut out for this and puts away the earrings with the thought of perhaps giving them to someone more fitting... like Alya. But in the end, she can't do it and when Hawk Moth takes control of her classmate again, she's forced back into action. But this time... they finish things off right.

And although she's completely unaware of the fact that the awestruck Cat Noir with a crush on her is actually the same Adrien she thought had helped put bubblegum on her seat in school- he manages to apologize to her and at the same time... her own crush is born. For Adrien.

Since then they've protected Paris from a lot of Hawk Moth's villains. But by now they've become a well-oiled team. Since Tiki explained everything to her, there have been no more mistakes like their first time. Even so... though they've battled many of his villains, the duo is no closer to actually defeating Hawk Moth. Just like the two have no idea who each other are... neither of them know Hawk Moth's location or his identity. All the can do is continue to protect the city from his victims and save those people until the day when they get a chance to fight him properly. But because of all their exploits, they've become heroes. Alya idolizes Ladybug and runs the Ladyblog... even Chloe is a huge Ladybug fan. They have their own statues and yet... they're bound to secrecy. Even between each other.

But the end of the season finally brought to light a mysterious book with all kinds of information regarding the Miraculous... a book which Adrien found hidden away behind a painting of his mother. Impulsively taking the book, it goes to school with him and ends up catching Tiki's eye. Tiki tells Marinette that there's someone looking for that book and that they need to get it; But Marinette's already busy worrying about the new girl hitting on Adrien. When she starts lying to Adrien about being good friends with Ladybug- she flips and transforms just to set the record straight. But her jealousy got the best of her and she really hurt her in the process- an act that would come back to cause trouble for them both later. But even though she messed that up, she did manage to help Tiki get the book, despite feeling terrible about taking it from Adrien.

There isn't much time to worry about that though when Hawk Moth uses the victim of Marinette's jealousy against Paris, akumatizing her into the villain Vulpine. Playing herself as a hero, she pits Cat Noir and Marinette against each other; knowing she can use Ladybug's jealousy against her. But their bond holds, just in time to see that Vulpine is using illusions, even going so far as to make it look like Hawk Moth is out in Paris. It takes the two of them to take her down but it'll take more than an apology from Ladybug to put a damper of the girl's anger. Although she wasn't able to patch things up, at least Paris is safe for now.

Until Season two comes around.

empatheias,

crystalnet, and

empatheias_ooc. They are all open membership so no approval required.
• Introduce yourself in our Player Intro post and start playing!

Optional:
• Review the Game Info, Emotions, Amulet, and Island information pages.
• Make sure you understand how the Network works. Remember, Empatheias uses telepathy as communication!
• Feel free to make a "Message Box" type post for any private messages that could be sent via messenger bird.

Please use the Character Introduction Log for your character intro. If you have any questions at any time, feel free to contact us! Have fun :D

Mod Note About Abilities:
Mithos' ability to fly will need to have restrictions in order to bring his abilities in line with restrictions we've placed on others. While he is still able to fly in the air above the island, he cannot leave the island using this or any other ability he may have at his disposal. In addition he cannot fly underneath the island. Teleportation will be limited to short distances and also contained to the island.

As long as there is discussion between you and other players regarding abilities and some leeway is given regarding the strength of abilities (no unavoidable, undodgeable attacks etc) the rest of the abilities seem fine.