Machina OCC (Background and Templates)

[jackariah]

MACHINA

NOTE: More will be added to these information based upon the development of the role-play at your convenience.

MAP

Algorunda •• Meaning "Coldwater" in the native tongue, this metropolis represents a combination of all major cities with no magical reference. At all. The towering skyscrapers and lofts house among the wealthiest and famous. Whenever one thinks of modern pop culture, it is Algorunda that they refer to. Essential, but not well-developed yet; it is up to the role-players to sketch in the details and invent destinations there, which in means of transportation is cab, bus, and tram. There is also an airport terminal, a bank, and court. Ranks higher in jurisdiction. Stretches to the mountainous SILVER DUNES in the East and to the shiny WEIS SEA in the Southwest, busy with sleepless yellow nights.

Piana •• South of Algorunda, this small but popular town is the main setting of our tale. It was built during a Bohemian revolution, the refuge of summer, and as artists, musicians, the weather, and the antique, quaint architecture draw tourists all year, their reputation as a beautiful, close-knit family outshines even Algorunda in a raving review. Acting as a magnet and drawing peculiar people together, Piana also attracts biologists and explorers that always find new, exotic living organisms in the wild surrounding it. Piana is a town interested in aesthetics, music, goth, and architecture that nurtures its flourishing gardens and wilderness as well renovates its historical landmarks and keeps the streets clean. Hundreds of rooms and narrow alleys rich with flavor always lead to somewhere or somebody here. It tends to be misty and summery almost all year, except for dry spells during harvest season which they celebrate the Nuell holiday that marks the colonization of Piana.

Only one road leads into Piana, S. HARCOURT AVENUE, and only one road leads out, N. HARCOURT AVENUE, as both meets in Piana is the heart- HARCOURT CIRCLE. On S. Harcourt Ave and SHANROE STREET is Mickey’s, the replica of fast-food chain, McDonald’s. On N. Harcourt Ave and EDISON ST. is Pump-N-Go, a gas station.

South Harcourt has a cozy Coffee Shop with an enormous, dusty Library in the back, known as Terra Pages across the Laundromat and the Post Office.

On North Harcourt is The Algorunda School for Music and the Arts, which graces Piana eternal melody, and the Terminal where people purchases bus and ferry fares.

In Harcourt Circle is the Gym-slash-Recreation Center, the all-Organic Food shop, the Antiques-slash-Pawn Shop the tiny but decorative Park that levels down to Candle Bay, the famous tourist-attracting beach with a large, wild Bar-slash-Family Restaurant with your favorite band, Scissortape, at Zodiac Shack.

V==PIANA==V
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^==ALGORUNDA==^

|MICKEY'S| -----------|=======|-----------|========|-----------|========|PUMP-N-GO|
<=SHANROE ST. ---------------------|========|-----------|========|---------------------- EDISON ST.=>
|TERRA| ------------|========|-----------|LAUNDROMAT|------------|========|-----------|
|PAGES| ------------|========|-----------|POST OFFICE|------------|========|-----------|
|=======| ------S.-----|========|-----------|GARDEN|------N.-----|========|-----------|
|=======| ------------|========|-----------|LOTS|------------|========|-----------|
|=======| -----H------|========|-----------|GARDEN|------H-----|========|-----------|
|=======| ---A---------|========|-----------|LOTS|--------A---|========|-----------|
|=======| ---R------|========|-----------|GARDEN|-----R---|========|-----------|
|=======| ---------C----|========|-----------|LOTS|------------C-|========|ALGORUNDA|
|=======| -------O----|========|-----------|GARDEN|------O-----|========|SCHOOL|
|GARDEN| -------U-------|========|-----------|LOTS|----------U---|========|OF MUSIC|
|LOTS| -------------R-|========|-----------|PHOENIX|----------R---|========|AND ARTS|
|GARDEN| ------T------------|========|--------|ESTATE|------T-----|========|-----------|
|LOTS| ---------AVE--|========|-----------|========|-----AVE-----|========|-----------|
|=======| ----------------------------{HARCOURT CIRCLE}----------------------------|TERMINAL|
|=======| -----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|
|========|-----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|
|=======|FITNESS|========|CITY|========|BEEBE'S|========|AQUARIUS|
|======| CENTER |=======| PARK |=======| ORGANIC |=========|SHOP|
|========|-----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|========|-----------|

V==CANDLE BAY BEACH==V
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^==HARCOURT CIRCLE==^

<=SUN LODGE ----------------------------{CANDLE BAY BEACH}---------------------------- THE COVE=>
-{THE DOCKS}-
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|========|ZODIAC|
|========| SHACK |
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V==MARINA/FERRY==V
------{WEIS SEA}------

NOTE: Yes. This was hard. :)

REALM

EARTH •• The plane all non-magical people are grounded to.

MID-HEAVEN •• Just as vast as the Universe we thought we knew, it can apply to any wild dream conceived in the human mind. We visit when we sleep, and we retire when we die until fate determines otherwise. We can communicate with the deceased and the unborn and other dreamers, and commit to unspoken magic more freely here. Though, there is the VEIL, a dark, symbolic gateway between the Universe and Mid-Heaven, a little intimidating but completely harmless.

ASTRAL PLANE •• The rare lens of Piana, rich of hidden magical secrets and even more secrets that its non-magical natives lie about to keep buried from curious eyes. Often, lost souls stray here, haunting their resting places until they are christened. The christened return their favor to sorcerers and saints by leaving behind mystical runes.

DIALECT

Algorunda speaks a wide variety of languages including: English, Spanish, French, German, Russian, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, and African. Especially here springs the watered-down slangs of surfers of both the waves and the Internet.

Piana, on the other hand, speaks a few: English, Latin, and Anglish. **You can research using these weblinks: http://archives.nd.edu/latgramm.htm and http://anglish.wikia.com/wiki/English_Wordbook .

Mid-Heaven has only one gargling dialect that all beings fluently use. In fact, we’re unsure if we’re actually speaking a language but we may be sharing thoughts instead.

JOBS AND SHIFTS

TERRA PAGES/LIBRARY: MON-THUR 7AM-7PM, FRI-SUN 11AM-11PM
[2 Available] Barista - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shifts minimum (Making and Selling coffee)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[Not for Hire Yet] Assistant Manager of TP - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shifts minimum (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, and Advertising)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager of TP- $250 every 5 days, 12-hour shift (Takes care of bills and income, Firing people, Designing, and Opening/Closing)
[1 Available] Assistant Librarian - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shifts minimum (Standing in for Librarian, Archiving, and Checking)
[Not for Hire Yet] Librarian - $200 every 5 days, 12-hour shift (Takes care of mainstream and popular items, Hiring and Firing people, Checking, and Ordering)

POST OFFICE: MON-SAT 11AM-5PM, SUNDAYS CLOSED
[2 Available] Mail Handler - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Deliver mail)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[2 Available] Distribution Clerk - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Take and Distribute mail)
[1 Available] Computer System Analyst - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Programming and Repairing Computers)
[Not for Hire Yet] Foreman - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Postmaster, Renewing Addresses, Hiring people)
[Not for Hire Yet] Postmaster - $250 every 5 days, 12-hour shift (Takes care of equip and vehicles, Firing people, Renewing Addresses, Takes care of bills and income, and Opening/Closing)

LAUNDROMAT: ALL WEEK 7AM-7PM
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[1 Available] Keymaster - $100 every 5 days, (Opening/Closing)

FITNESS CENTER: ALL WEEK 9AM-9PM
[2 Available] Clerk - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shifts minimum (Selling surf equipment)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[2 Available] Trainer - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shifts minimum (Guiding and Spotting customers)
[1 Available] Event Organizer - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Organizing events and tour guides around PIana)
[Not for Hire Yet] Assistant Manager - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, Approving events)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $250 every 5 days, 12-hour shift (Takes care of equip, Firing people, Takes care of bills and income, Opening/Closing)

"BEEBE'S" ORGANIC SHOP: ALL WEEK 11AM-5PM
[2 Available] Clerk - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Selling items)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[Not for Hire Yet] Assistant Manager - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, and Advertising)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $200 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Firing people, Takes care of bills and income, Opening/Closing)

"AQUARIUS" ANTIQUES/PAWN SHOP: ALL WEEK 11AM-5PM
[2 Available] Clerk - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Selling items)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[Not for Hire Yet] Assistant Manager - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, and Advertising)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $200 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Firing people, Takes care of bills and income, Opening/Closing)

TERMINAL: ALL WEEK 10AM-MIDNIGHT
[Not for Hire Yet] Bus Driver - $100 every 5 days, 7-hour shift (Driving between Piana and Algorunda, Picking up/Dropping off)
[Not for Hire Yet] Clerk - $60 every 5 days, 7-hour shift (Selling tickets)
[Not for Hire Yet] Ticketmaster - $200 every 5 days, 7-hour shift (Hiring and Firing people, Takes care of equip, vehicles, bills and income, Opening/Closing)

ZODIAC SHACK: MON-THUR 11AM-11PM, FRI-SUN 1PM-1AM
[2 Available] Seater - $50 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Seating people)
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[2 Available] Waiter - $60 every 5 days, plus tips from other role-players only, 6-hour shift (Taking and Bringing orders)
[2 Available] Cook - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Cooking food and Cleaning up)
[1 Available] Chef - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Designing Menu and Training Cooks)
[Not for Hire Yet] Event Organizer - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Organizing events and gigs)
[Not for Hire Yet] Assistant Manager - $150 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, and Advertising)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $250 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Firing people, Takes care of bills and income, Opening/Closing)

"MICKEY'S" FAST FOOD: ALL WEEK 24HR
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[2 Available] Cook - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Cooking food and Cleaning up)
[2 Available] Clerk - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Taking and Bringing orders)
[1 Available] Assistant Manager - $100 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Standing in for Manager, Hiring people, and Advertising)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $200 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Firing people, Takes care of equip, bills and income, Opening/Closing)

PUMP-N-GO GAS STATION: ALL WEEK 24HR
[2 Available] Janitor - $60 every 5 days, 3-hour shift (Cleaning the entire building)
[2 Available] Clerk - $60 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Selling items)
[Not for Hire Yet] Manager - $200 every 5 days, 6-hour shift (Hiring and Firing people, Takes care of equip, bills and income, Opening/Closing)

TEMPLATE

:[First, Last, and Nick Name]-- (Be original, and consider a name's meaning)
:[Gender, Age]-- (Preferably after the 20’s)

:[Ties and Awareness]-- [CITIZEN/STUDENT/GUEST, and BASIC/NON-MAGICAL]
(Citizens apply to those who live in an apartment in Piana. If you choose to be a citizen, prepare to face "real world" challenges as getting and continuing work shifts at any establishment in Piana which you would get salary every 5 days that can help cover food, shopping, and paying the bills that come by the 25th day. Students apply to those who attend the Algorunda School for Music and the Arts. If you choose to be a student, prepare to face "real world" challenges as budgeting debit of $100 for food which renews every 5 days, but do get a job despite free boarding and food debit: your tuition bill of $100 comes by the 25th day. Guests apply to those who are from Algorunda. If you choose to be a guest, prepare to face "real world" challenges as budgeting debit of $500 for food and fares which renews the 25th day, following transportation schedules, and even following up with residents of Piana whom you wish to spend the night at. No one likes a guest who over-stays their welcome or doesn't reimburse for using their utilities, but if you wish to change your status and move to Piana, send in an amendment.)
((Basic awareness applies to those who have experienced or believed in the supernatural. Non-magical awareness applies to those who haven't. But this too later may change.))

:[Residence and Roommates]-- [DORMS, APARTMENTS, or NONE]
(If you are a first-year student, you are required to live in dorms. After the first year, you are welcome to move in these apartments. If you are a citizen who just moved, you only have one option: the Garden Lots. After earning enough money, you are welcome to move into a more luxurious estate such as the Sun Lodge. Guests, you may put down NONE. Should you bankrupt, don't worry! Just call on my godliness for help, but I will frown at your excessive spending habits. You can take two jobs.)

DORMS are located on North Harcourt. Rooms can only take two at a time.
THE GARDEN LOTS are located on South Harcourt adjacent to the Laundromat. There are 8 Apartments classified from A - H. Their room rates are the same, $200, on the 25th day. One-story, two bedrooms, and one bathroom. Each room is big enough for two, so each apartment can take four, which dividing rent can benefit you! I.e., with a roommate, you can pay $100.
THE SUN LODGE is located on the beach in Candle Bay west of the docks and Zodiac Shack. Due to their sheer size, elegance, and the stunning view, the 8 Homes, classified from 100 - 800, sport a hefty price. Their room rates are the same, $400, on the 25th day. Two-story, four bedrooms, and two bathrooms with a back patio. Each room is big enough for two, but the landlord is a bit firm on four roommates, so no dividing rent here. This is a dream for residents of Piana that can come true with hard work and saving up.
Please name the roommate if you choose to move in the same apartment or dorm room, but first ask them if it is okay. Guests shouldn't worry about this part until later when they actually do have friends to stay over. If you already have a resident's permission, develop history with the person(s) to have a consistent story.

NOTE: All apartment-residents start with $200.

:[Origins]-- (Describe: where did they come from and what led them here? You cannot say they came from Mid-Heaven.)

:[Appearance]-- (Describe: links are okay, no need to describe attire- this will give you more to write about in your posts, maybe just four physical traits will be sufficient, two that gives them advantage and two that they dislike. Cos we're all flawed. :P But don't involve anything magical or extreme; you're just a human being who is starting your life from scratch.)

:[Natal Chart]-- (Choose a birth date, time, and place. Go to http://astro.cafeastrology.com/cgi-bin/astro/natal , find and derive from your results. This will make a formidable backbone of your character's personality. Be sure to write these information down somewhere for personal reference.)

:[Desires, Fears, and Quirks]-- (List at least three of each, and PM me one secret desire and one secret fear. This will develop an interactive environment, rather than having everyone omnipotent of everyone's feelings. Your quirks can help you think of comic relief. Your chosen secret desire and fear will be the focus of your character's development over time. By the end of each arc, I hope your characters will have changed- for better or for worse.)

:[Hobbies, Pet Peeves, Misc.]-- (Whatever fits here.)

:[Natural Ability]-- [DREAM-TRAVELING, VIBING, HARNESSING, INFLUENCING, or NONE]
(Dream-traveling: It has always been normal to you, lucid dreaming and remembering them. Sometimes you even swear you stole peeks in others' dreams, but no one believes you.
Vibing: It has always been normal to you, seeing auras and sensing when something's wrong. Sometimes you even swear you can know when someone is coming, but no one believes you.
Harnessing: It has always been normal to you, attracting lucky or not-so-lucky circumstances. Sometimes you even swear you attract money or death to you, but no one believes you.
Influencing: It has always been normal to you, swaying others to do your bidding or affecting their emotions. Sometimes you even swear you alter others' fates but no one believes you.
None: You have never once experienced an ounce of magic but whether you are interested or not, strange coincidences usually happen around you.)

BOOK 1: MIRRORS AND PACTUMS

Piana has always heard music in peace.
But therein lies a powerful secret that drives unseen forces to stir,
and none holds interest to the laws and morale of mankind.
Legends arise from dust, threatening to consume us all.
Will you lead all that is reality to salvation?
And still have time for an Orange Julius?

NOTE: My characters will act as guides for your characters around Piana and in studies of magic. Don't hesitate to ask me questions through them. I am also master of time! I will announce which chapter and when it is Dawn, Midday, and Dusk. The routines are up to you, but your character is presently without a job so that could be one goal. Don't forget to mention which letter your apartment is in your post too. A sufficient post should include the character's awareness of the time of the day and where they are and what they are supposed to do, as well as a good transition between scenes. It should include what the character does at work, errands the character introduces or completes, and plans because some places aren't open in the morning or at night. It should include your character's choices with their secrets and in relationship with other people, and more depth to Piana and its magic. Think of this as a television show-- every post can cycle from being comical to dramatic or any themes you have in mind for your character.

SUMMONING PRIMES

Baanova aka "Sparky" An electric-manifesting creature on the Earth plane but a Lightning God on the Mid-Heaven plane. Can be used to generate energy, fix faulty wires, create or banish thunderstorms, and so on. In return, the summoner must play Hide and Seek or else the deal is nullified.

[Daandae]

(I ended up finding this topic, so disregard my private message if you don't check that first.)

Name: Lin MuRong 慕容 (People who admired the heaven and the earth, and believed they resembled the appearance of the sun, moon and stars.)

Gender: Female
Age: 29 (Just about to turn 30)

Origins: Lin will have come from very humble roots, a very tightly-knit community who especially participates together in the raising and education of all of the children. Once they are old enough to support themselves they are expected to do the same within that same community as long as they are living there. Lin unfortunately will have lost both of her parents at a young age and will have been raised by more than one family.

Appearance: Both of Lin's parents were Chinese so her features will be typical of Asian ethnicity. She is slender but she is slightly taller than most her age and background. Some disadvantages to this are her lack of muscle mass which she compensates for in agility.

Natal Chart: February 1st, 1980 (Year of the Sheep) Sheep (Goats) are regarded by Chinese astrologers as having a strong essence of "Yin", therefore the most feminine of the animal signs. The are typically elegant, charming, artistic, and fond of natural items. Sheep personalities often find expression in craftsmanship rather than originality. They are very conservative and often leave their creative sides unexplored when it comes to career advancements. Sheep are insecure and need to feel loved and needed. They shy away from confrontation and often follow the crowd instead of standing up for their true beliefs. They resent being led by others, although they allow it. This characteristic often leads them to ask for help, then resist it when it comes. They study the esoteric, reading books on new-age beliefs, astrology, and fortune-telling. Because of their indecision, Sheep do not usually make good business people. They prefer to use their artistic talents and craftsmanship skills. Sheep are typically very romantic and sensitive. They are hard to resist with their loving and caring nature, and make excellent spouses.

Desires, Fears, Quirks: Just as indicated in her astrological sign, she has a desperate desire to be loved. Having been passed around to those that were able to offer her care, she was never embraced as a stable member to any family. She fears being alone or abandoned and she's shied away from emotional ties to people or material things in the fear of them being taken away from her. Some interesting things about her is her insatiable fascination of technology... she would have been considered odd or bizarre for believing humans could actually aspire to greater boundaries and continue to live on through cybernetics.

Hobbies and Pet Peeves: Hobbies would include the tinkering and studying of her theories that humans could become very powerfully enhanced. On the same note, Pet Peeves would include a person's lack of seeing potential of the human mind and body.

Natural Ability: I'd have to say that this is the most difficult. Dream-Traveling would allow her to come up with these amazing theories, believe that she has every capability of proving them and be the first to use them on herself, on the other hand... she would hope that her ability to influence others would increase her chances of success professionally and romantically.

[jackariah]

With Ties and Awareness and Residence needing to be filled in, your template otherwise is approved.

[Daandae]

Ties and Awareness: I think Lin would best be described as a citizen. She already has a creative passion and would not be comfortable within a student atmosphere, she would more than likely be supporting herself alone at first.

Residence: The Garden Lots would allow her to currently live alone and quietly but still offers the future opportunities to have someone join her.

[jackariah]

Perfect.

This isn't an important detail, but might turn into one: your apartment in Garden Lots can be any letter from A to H. You can create how it looks like inside but according to Garden Lots' limits: One-story, two big bedrooms, and one bathroom.

[Daandae]

Yeah, that should work perfectly... she'll have that bedroom, very simple, her main living area would be filled with cultural artwork and design and the other room would be all for her studies of technology, computers she's built, drawings and sketches... it'd be her room of "escape"

[jackariah]

:[First, Last, and Nick Name]-- Olympe Garrow, just Olympe. It is derived from Olympos, the mountain home of the Greek Gods.

:[Gender, Age]-- Female, 26.

:[Ties and Awareness]-- [CITIZEN, ADEPT] As Librarian, she gets a salary of $200 every 5 days that covers the bills that come by the 25th day, and as Landlord, she sublets to two other roommates who help pay the bills as well. As a former protege of the kooky St. Kitts (who are out traveling and gave her the Phoenix Estate in Harcourt Circle between N. Harcourt and S. Harcourt) and current mentor of magic, she is Adept and the most learned of all residents of Piana and esteems in it.

:[Residence and Roommates]-- [PHOENIX ESTATE] It is a two-story house established at the heart of Piana, facing Candle Bay in the south, with trees that bloom fiery flowers that die and rise like a phoenix. The front porch leads to a foyer that opens to both a stairway and a corridor. At the top of the stairway is the second floor where three roommates live. At the end of the corridor is the kitchen and dining room that has two doors: one that goes outside to the garden in the backyard and one that descends to a basement and laundry. Seemingly plain on the outside, it makes up for all the chaotic circumstances that explode within, such as a suddenly ejecting drawer or a cauldron that walks by itself. It was the home of the St. Kitts, Experts wiser than Basics and Adepts, until they left to travel, leaving the Estate in Olympe's hands. The Phoenix Estate's bills are $900 every 25th day, and divided among three roommates.

:[Origins]-- Olympe had come to Algorunda from a sleepy town across the Silver Dunes in the East to make it on her own after graduating from college from a foster home, but one thing led to another before she was introduced to Piana and found her place training under the St. Kitts, happily archiving at the Library, and practicing magic.

:[Appearance]-- Tall with a swan neck, she has an African background with rich eyelashes and thin lips. Long arms and legs, but strong wrists. For tending to scowl, her wrinkles make her appear more fierce. She is proud of her smooth, flawless skin, but dislikes that her hair takes a lot of work to tame.

:[Natal Chart]-- Sun in Scorpio, Ascendant in Cancer, and Moon in Leo. The Scorpio Sun/Leo Moon combination produces a strong and positive personality...one with fixed opinions and fixed emotions. If these natives can manage to stop their intense emotions from completely taking over, then they will become individuals of considerable influence and importance within their personal circles. This is a blending of the emotional force, power of will and determination associated with Scorpio, coupled with the pride, dignity and authoritative nature of Leo. Such a merge will naturally produce an exceedingly formidable character and a personality that is brimming with inner confidence, persistence, courage and purpose. The weakness here may be that the feelings and passions are a little too strong, requiring rigid control at all times. These natives have a complex set of ideals that they strive for and are inherently passionate in many ways. There is a tendency to be rather harsh on partners...or just about anyone else for that matter. When Cancer Risings enter a room, they don't walk in with a splash. Instead, they move to the sides and weave their way inwards. These people have a familiar feel to them. Because they are rather sensitive to their environment, they can get flustered easily, especially in public.

:[Desires, Fears, and Quirks]-- Desires peace and order. Desires to be the greatest witch in history. Fears to die unfulfilled. Quirks include making melodic, sinister sounds, commanding attention like a royal queen, and taking care of magical tasks.

:[Hobbies, Pet Peeves, Misc.]-- Interested in astrology, food, debates, and jewelery. Dislikes socializing and being mistreated. Prefers cats.

:[Natural Ability]-- [DREAM-TRAVELING] She is most skilled at this out of everyone at the present.

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:[First, Last, and Nick Name]-- Cian Brandkey, just Cian. Means "ancient" in Gaelic. This was the name of the mythical ancestor of the Cianachta in Irish legend.

:[Gender, Age]-- Male, 23.

:[Ties and Awareness]-- [CITIZEN, BASIC] As bartender at the Zodiac Shack, he gets a salary of $150 every 5 days that covers the bills that come by the 25th day, and as bass guitarist, he gathers an average wage of $100 for every gig. He is Basic but is more experienced for a Basic; he might be Adept soon.

:[Residence and Roommates]-- [PHOENIX ESTATE] It is a two-story house established at the heart of Piana, facing Candle Bay in the south, with trees that bloom fiery flowers that die and rise like a phoenix. The front porch leads to a foyer that opens to both a stairway and a corridor. At the top of the stairway is the second floor where three roommates live. At the end of the corridor is the kitchen and dining room that has two doors: one that goes outside to the garden in the backyard and one that descends to a basement and laundry. Seemingly plain on the outside, it makes up for all the chaotic circumstances that explode within, such as a suddenly ejecting drawer or a cauldron that walks by itself. It was the home of the St. Kitts, Experts wiser than Basics and Adepts, until they left to travel, leaving the Estate in Olympe's hands. The Phoenix Estate's bills are $900 every 25th day, and divided among three roommates.

:[Origins]-- Cian grew up in Algorunda and joined a band called Scissortape which gets regular gigs at Zodiac Shack in Piana. When he heard of the Phoenix Estate subletting, he took the chance. He's lived and fought with Olympe for a few years now and became friends and her confidante in magical studies, though he tends to be a pain.

:[Appearance]-- Pretty blue eyes, scraggy whiskers, black choppy hair, and a great, lopsided smile. Buff from going to the gym and working out, tan from surfing during the day, and has Irish traits. Has a tattoo of a musical note on his neck.

:[Natal Chart]-- Sun in Aries, Ascendant in Gemini, and Moon in Taurus. The Aries Sun/Taurus Moon combination produces individuals who show that forcefulness can be combined with sufficient tact for a person to do pretty much as he or she pleases...and get away with it. This mix possesses a vast amount of charm and dash of manner, but there is a distinct layer of steely drive and determination. Here, the aggressive nature and rough edges of Aries are softened and smoothed by the influence of Taurus. Such individuals will be agreeable and polite, able to keep tactless behavior well in check. In fact, these people have a curious knack of appearing tactful even while "laying down the law" and demanding their own way...almost a "sugar and spice" tendency of driving a point home. All Aries subjects are natural leaders but in this combination, there is more stability and more of a solid base to the operation. These individuals seldom suffer from an inferiority complex, but need to learn how to rule without dominating and to adjust personal desires to the happiness of others. Regardless of gender, any Aries Sun/Taurus Moon person is likely to be the dominant partner in any marital relationship and he or she will try to control the circumstances of almost every given situation.

:[Desires, Fears, and Quirks]-- Desires money and a wild time. Desires to be a famous rock star. Fears to never amount to anything. Quirks include being promiscuous, candid, and sometimes psychopathic.

:[Hobbies, Pet Peeves, Misc.]-- Interested in marijuana, music, mind games, and challenges. Dislikes being given the cold shoulder and people who cramp his style. Likes vegetables but loves meat more. Very hygenic with his mouth.

:[Natural Ability]-- [VIBING] He is most skilled at this out of everyone at the present.

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[jackariah]

Great post! But you don't need the heading that states the time.

[Daandae]

Thank you.

[jackariah]

Just edited MAP. Check it out!

[The Literate Angel]

:[First, Last, and Nick Name]-- Aislin Estali or Ash. It means vision or dream in Gaelic.
:[Gender, Age]-- Female, 21

:[Ties and Awareness]-- [CITIZEN, and NON-MAGICAL]
Aislin just recently moved to Piana and is looking for a job, preferably as a waitress. She sells some of her paintings, but the price varies.

:[Residence and Roommates]-- [APARTMENTS]
Aislin lives in the Garden Lots alone. She doesn't know anyone in town so, as of now, there is no prospects of her getting a roommate, not that she isn't looking.

NOTE: All apartment-residents start with $200.

:[Origins]-- Aislin lived with her parents in the West. She got on well with her parents and was fully prepared to leave when she did. Art has always been a passion for her so it didn't take her long to find a place she wanted to spend her life at. As long as she can openly express herself through painting she will be happy. She is excited to start her new life and meet new people.

:[Appearance]-- Aislin is fairly tall with long legs. With long, reddish-brown hair and wild green eyes. She has a few scars on her body that can be pretty noticeable if your looking at the right part of her body. She loves her eyes, but really hates the scar on her back.

:[Natal Chart]-- Sun in Scorpio, Ascendant in Leo, and Moon in Virgo. With her Sun in Scorpio she is strong-willed. She has charm, and is tolerant and stoical. She likes pleasure and the good things in life. Appreciates the Arts.
Weaknesses: obstinacy, laziness. She can be materialistic.
She has lots of vitality. She likes public life, she is popular and her company is appreciated. She is balanced, at ease with herself and usually gets on very well with her parents.
With her Moon in Virgo she has a very good memory. Scientific or medical studies preferred above all others. She is humble and moderate, calm and reserved. Emotional discipline. She is willing to help, devoted and gentle.
Weaknesses: servile nature, frequent changes of occupation, gets annoyed, upset, worries. She is too shy.
Leo rising natives are quite self-aware and optimistic. They have a natural flair for presentation, an eye for quality, and a hard-to-resist warmth of style. They want to make things happen, and create a stir.

:[Desires, Fears, and Quirks]-- Aislin's first desire is to become a famous artist. Her second desire is to independently make her way in the world, not relying on others to help her. And her third desire is to be able to travel to exotic places.
Aislin's first big fear is medical syringes. Shots terrify her and she goes in to a panic every time she even sees one. Her second fear is spiders. She hates spiders and can't even enter a room if she knows there's one in there. And her third fear is being forgotten.
Aislin's biggest quirk is the fact that she almost always has paint on her some where. Her second is her sleeping habits. She can fall asleep anywhere, at almost anytime and she will. And her third quirk is that she loves to sing, even though she is tone deaf.

:[Hobbies, Pet Peeves, Misc.]-- Painting is her favorite hobby. She paints whenever she can and is almost constantly doing it. She loves nature, calming music and being comfortable. She hates awkward situations, people who are always rude and mushrooms. She loves strawberries and cherries.

:[Natural Ability]--
Dream-traveling: A lot of the time she will paint what she sees in her dreams, especially the more vivid ones. She doesn't think it is anything special.

[jackariah]

Perfect, I like. Start anytime!

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