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rubycity_ooc2017-03-13 05:52 pm
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Since the circumstances are somewhat different to simply putting someone on a test drive, the application form linked to this event is different too. Rather than focusing on personality and background information, we are going to focus on play style and in-character behaviour.
If you wish to apply for a character that you are playing in the fourth wall, please fill in the below application and post it on this post. The subject line should contain your character name and canon.
PLAYER
Name:
Age: If you would prefer not to be specific, just let us know that you're over 18!
Personal Journal:
Method of contact:
CHARACTER
Name: First, Last (Western order)
Canon: Name only.
Age: Real / Apparent, if applicable.
Timeline: At which point of the canon were they taken from?
Items with character at canon point: Tell us what your character has with them at the point you have pulled them from - this includes any animal companions.
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: This is only to be used if are already playing another character from the canon you are applying for.
Personality: You may link this. If there is no wiki available or the wiki is not very detailed, you may supplement it or supply a bulleted list of positive/negative traits with brief examples or connections to canon events (ie - Brave [canon event which shows bravery].
Background: You may link this. If there is no wiki available or the wiki is not very detailed, please give us a brief overview of your characters background.
World Information: Only applicable to original characters. Tell us about your characters world and their place in it. There is a two paragraph minimum for this, as there is no other way for us to find out about your OC's origins.
Abilities: This can be linked or given in a bulleted list.
Samples: OPTION A: We require links to at least three threads which took place during the event, to a length of at least FIVE of your comments each. These can be in any format, style or tense, but must show us that you have a good grasp of your character.
OPTION B: TWO samples, both of which take place within the game setting. These must show us that you have a good grasp of your character's behaviours and internal thought processes.
We will be accepting fourth wall character applications until 11:59 PST on Sunday, March 19th. After this, you will be required to fill in the expanded form.
Ecthelion | Tolkien | RC CR Re-app
PLAYER
Name: BG
Age: 31
Personal Journal:
G-mail: barnaclegoldfish
AIM/MSN/etc:
CHARACTER
Name: Ecthelion
Canon: Tolkien
Age: Approximately four thousand, appears in his mid twenties
Timeline: After he's been reborn in Valinor, has Ruby City memories
If playing another character from the same canon, how will you deal with this?: While he and Elrond would know of each other, I'd say there's enough time between their canon points that it would be simple to keep them apart.
Personality:
Ecthelion's dealt with a great deal of hardship, from having witnessed the First Kinslaying, then crossing the hazardous Helcaraxe and developing a strong dislike of all things cold and frozen, to facing Morgoth and various other enemies along the way and still remaining strong and resilient. He kept to the core of himself, holding stubbornly to what he feels is right and fiercely protective and willing to lay down his life if he deemed it necessary (which he does, when he finds himself with no shield or sword, just his helmet with its diamond spike, and drove that into the belly of Gothmog to send them both into the Fountain and drown them both to save those few who could escape).
While he is firm, he is also fair. He's willing to listen to reason and logic, and there are few that he will take purely upon their word (namely Glorfindel and Turgon, but also Ulmo). His mind or decision can be changed or influenced, since he originally refused to let Tuor enter Gondolin. He relented when Tuor displayed Ulmo's sigil. This ends up being a very good thing, for it's Tuor whom he eventually fought beside, and Tuor who saved his life by carrying him away from battle so he could regain his strength. (Not to mention Tuor married Turgon's daughter, and their son Earendil ends up being important in the future.)
Ecthelion is also very kind, patient, and warm, loyal to his friends and kin. He's willing to sit for hours with children, whittling willow whistles and playing his flute for them. His love of music extends to both song and the flute he keeps with him, even in battle as he leads his House into battle to song. His voice can command to the point where even his name strikes fear in his enemies, and his name has been taken up as a Noldor warcry even after his death.
But he's not without the Noldor habit and love of things shiny. In particular, the House of the Fountain which he is head of, is rather fond of silver, diamonds, and crystal. They adorn everything with them, armor, shields, swords, etc. Their swords are known for being long and bright.
Background: Tolkien Gateway
Ecthelion was born in Tirion, and grew to know many of those who resided there. He tucked himself into Turgon's retinue when Fëanor urged the Noldor to travel after Morgoth. By that time he'd become adept enough at fighting to hold his own, but when they arrived in Alqualonde, all he could bring himself to do was protect Turgon.
Fëanor betrayed those who had followed and aided him, and those left behind who did not turn back had no choice but to cross the Helcaraxë. Ecthelion was among those who survived the harsh crossing. They settled in Vinyamar for some time before Turgon led him and the rest of the Noldor there, in secret, to the newly built Gondolin. There he stayed, rarely venturing out except on patrols as his skill and knowledge grew.
He became a captain of Gondolin, head of one of the Twelve Houses of the Gondolindrim – the House of the Fountain. He was part of the three-person guard who sought to bring Aredhel to meet her brother. Along the way, Aredhel heard the Sons of Fëanor and wished to see them. They weren't permitted into Doriath, so were forced to go around, and take a more dangerous road where they were lost in shadows, separated from her, then attacked before they could reach their destination. They returned to Gondolin disheartened and without her.
Ecthelion fought beside Turgon, leading one of the wings of Gondolin's forces in the battle Nimaeth Amoediad. Despite the Noldor being defeated, he defended so that Turgon could retreat. He also survived the battle, and returned to Gondolin as Warden of the Great Gate. As Warden, when Tuor and Voronwe came, asking for entrance, he denied them until Tuor made reference to Ulmo. 'The Lord of the Fountains will not oppose the Lord of the Waters'.
In the last battle of Gondolin, Ecthelion led his reserve forces from the southern part of the city with a warcry commanding the death to their enemy to such a degree that he is remembered, for his very voice struck terror in the enemy. He fought beside Tuor and Tuor's house until they succeeded in reclaiming the Gate. In the process, Ecthelion slew three Balrogs before his and Tuor's forces were outnumbered and they were forced to retreat.
Ecthelion alone stayed behind when the enemy approached the Fountain, allowing the remaining army of Gondolin to retreat. In buying time, he faced the lord of the Balrogs, Gothmog, and duelled him. Despite losing his sword in the process, Ecthelion threw himself at the Balrog, the spear-point of his helmet first, and skewered Gothmog, sending them both into the Fountain due to loss of balance. Both drowned in the process.
Abilities:
Elvish abilities:
Enhanced senses, strength, and stamina
Immortal
Light of foot
Hard to wound/poison/kill
Meditation rather than sleep
Ambidextrous
Telepathy
Character specific:
High intelligence
Highly skilled fighter and leader (killed four Balrogs, one of which was their leader, his sword hurt their fire)
Skilled woodworker
Highly skilled musical talent (especially in song and flute)
Powerful voice (to the point his name is feared by his enemies and used as a warcry among the Eldar)
*Voice and music can have some influence on those who hear/listen - Permissions/Power Opt-In post here
Samples Option B:
4th wall event and PSL with RC memories
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