First, watch this. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjWYbcbpiWA)
Back with me? Good. Now that I've set the mood...
Southern staff are looking for an Allanaki noble character from any of the currently open Houses - Borsail, Oash, or Fale. Please submit your application through the request tool no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 27.Nobility grow up surrounded by opulence*, wealth, and privilege in Allanak. They have the best comforts the city can provide, and servants to heed their every whim. Some nobles see it as their duty to inspire and set an example for the common folk, while others see the commoners as tools to be used and manipulated. All nobles are plotters and schemers, and those with ambition frequently find themselves battling their peers for coin, rank, and status. If you are the kind of player that finds this sort of politicking exciting, I encourage you to apply!
- If you are applying as a Borsail, recall that within the last King's Age your family was very nearly destroyed in a catastrophe during an attack on Allanak. Your character would likely not have been alive during this event, but it has certainly left its mark on the family legacy. Living out of estates in the Merchant's Quarter, Borsails strive to remain deserving of their status as Premier House, while trying to recover from their family's disastrous losses. Borsail remains the richest and most influential family in Allanak; what your character can accomplish with such advantages is up to you.
- If you are applying as a Fale, please keep in mind that your character is still a noble of Allanak and expected to behave like one. While some eccentricism and foppishness are certainly in character for Fale, concepts that are too silly will likely not be chosen for the role. Your servants, of course, have no such restriction, so you may feel free to build a retinue for your amusement and that of your peers! As a mid-tier House, Fale is seen somewhat less haughty than Borsail or Oash, but no less conniving.
- If you are applying as an Oash, your character will likely be involved in the recruitment and management of gemmed servants in some fashion. For these reasons, a deep understanding of Allanaki culture and laws related to magick and the gemmed is highly recommended. Prior experience playing both as a gemmed mage and a leader in some capacity is also highly recommended, as your character will be expected not just to recruit mages but also to find projects for them to do. As an upper tier House, Oash is nearly as influential as Borsail, but mistrusted by many other Houses due to its association with the gemmed.
Applicants should be able to commit to playing actively, have a familiarity with Allanaki society, culture, and politics, and be self-starters with passion and energy for their roles. In your application, please describe why you feel we should choose you based on the criteria above, and include a proposed character name, description, guild/subguild, a brief background/concept, and proposed ideas/plans for your noble. Got questions? First, check out the helpfile for Sponsored Roles and the documentation on Allanak and its noble Houses, and then feel free to ask in your request or on the GDB as appropriate.
Once again, applications are due in the request tool no later than 11:59 PM on Wednesday, August 27.*DirectTV subscription and tiny giraffe not included.
Just a reminder, applications are due this Wednesday! Keep them coming! We've had some good applications already submitted, but we could always use more, especially for House Borsail. If you're on the fence about applying, I definitely encourage you to do so.