monomyth frog (Monomyth Skrell Whitelist App)

[monomyth]

BYOND Key: monomyth

Character Names: Jack Monroe (scientist), Davis Pratt (psychiatrist)

Species you are applying to play: Skrell

What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Pale Blue

Have you read our lore section's page on this species?: Yes

Please provide well articulated answers to the following questions in a paragraph format.
One paragraph minimum per question.

Why do you wish to play this specific race: I find the Skrell species extremely interesting, not only for their psionic abilities, but also their aquatic biology. I think the idea of a water-borne species becoming highly advanced and spreading out throughout the stars brings a multitude of interesting roleplay situations. I am also excited to play out the cultural differences between a Skrell and other species to high effect. Moreover, with my specific character, I want to explore the shortcomings of a Skrell who has to grapple between their artistic desires and the work-ethic imprinted on them by their society. Seeing a Skrell in a sometimes irrelevant service position will allow me to develop the emotions and skills of my character in a more organic way than having some things 'backstoried' in.

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: The varied emotions and attitudes of a Skrell are vastly different than humans. The cultural norm of telling a joke to humans is vastly innapropriate to Skrell, to mention one. Another would be the psionic connections Skrell have between themselves, and how dealing with humans on this level is nigh impossible. The strong focus on education is also completely different, not to mention the biological differences (and social gender differences). 

Character Name: Loqrea’Alma Oxlea
Please provide a short backstory for this character (Approximately two paragraphs) : 

find the google doc here, or it transcribed below: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1e9pfgdb2iSKW9d8_lQmQtQbHirDy_HSYvEJfQSM5V0Y/edit?usp=sharing

 

 

Loqrea’Alma Oxlea was born on the seventeenth of May, 2397 to Loqrea’Nexqua Aridi and Oxlea’Oxlen Merqu a part of the Mnec’Zuxtiap union of Xaqixal, consisting of four other members. The Mnec union was a group of likeminded Skrell who divided their trades between corporate mining logistics and hospitality to tourists, as their ‘ancestral’ land was not only an important crossroads, but also the site of a newly formed hot spring. These opportunities allowed the union to enjoy some minor luxuries and allowed them to dedicate their energy to conceiving a child. The expectation of one was a monumentally joyous occasion to the Mnec union, as the trials of conceiving with low fertility rates began to slowly wear on the family. Alma’s birth was treated as an elaborate holiday to the union, and in between their logistical trade and tourism, the child was cared for greatly. Seldom did the family let Alma from their sight, and they quickly became schooled in the art of hospitality and efficiency during their adolescence. Despite this, Alma was quickly absorbed with the arts, finding themselves sketching landscapes and portraits for hours on end. While the family was concerned with Alma’s habits, they eventually allowed Alma dedicated time to practice their art, which quickly became exceptional. While Alma reveled in portraits of their family (some being hung in their home), they were truly drawn to cataloguing the various botanicals of Xaqixal--albeit, in their limited capacity. They consistently begged the union for plant atlases, geographic journals, and other catalogues that held plants they had never seen before. In addition, this period in Alma’s life had them delving further and further into The Dream, becoming enamored with the lucid possibilities of their dreamstate. Alma would often become addicted to sleep for short stints of time, sleeping some days for twelve hours, but others for only a few. They would create large, wild flowers, or winding forests of plants they have never seen. Along with their waking artistic capabilities, they found much joy in creating in The Dream. This drove Alma’s desire to pursue the arts, to the dismay of their teachers and family. Through much convincing and discussion, it was decided that Alma would begin to study botany and interstellar-agriculture as a main subject, with art taking a secondary role to their education.

Deciding on a small, orbital university, Alma dutifully fulfilled their studies in botanicals and agriculture, but their drive for art was never stalled. In fact, Alma formed a significant bond with their art professor, Alma’Xenraq Ntan’Mezan, and throughout their decade of study asked to take their name. At first, Alma presented the idea as a hyphen--but Alma’Xenraq, also feeling a bond with the child, gave them permission to use a comma. The two grew closer as companions, though the feeling of mentorship never dulled. Alma felt as though they could pursue art as a main course of study, but their family still protessed, and Alma finished university at age 35, with major degrees in Botanical Science and Interstellar-Agriculture, and a minor degree in Art Composition. A large celebration was held at their home in Xaqixal, with free hot spring stays for the entire week advertised to guests who celebrated the festivities.

Despite their education, the prospect of getting a career was slightly frightening to Alma. They feared that entering in as a cog in the machine of the Federation would dull their creative energy. However, the pressure put on them by their family, though appreciated, eventually caved their judgement once more, and Alma decided to join the family in Xaqixal. Alma was hired shortly by a colonization company based there, and began to strategize ways to improve the agriculture on Xaqixal and on other nearby systems. After another 20 year tenure, Alma was offered a position by a rival colonization firm, and was quickly relocated to an orbital station to continue their work. While being far from home wore on Alma, they were satisfied in their performance at their job and the frequent video-conferences they held with their family. After some more time at this station, Alma felt as though their workload was becoming far too heavy, and they expressed a desire to work less to their superiors. After consideration, they were offered a lateral position at the NSS Aurora, working for Nanotrasen as the station botanist. Slightly unsure of the conglomerate, Alma hesitantly agreed, and at age 65 begins work as a botanist.

Alma finds themselves to closely align with a Listener, rather than a receiver. As a child, their psionic ability began somewhat limited and stunted, but as they grew they came into full expected psionic capacity. While their psionic ability is still growing as they age, they find it difficult to resist the Nlom as some Listener’s do. As time goes on, Alma is beginning to question whether it is worth it to continually push against the Nlom to prevent being influenced.

What do you like about this character?:

I like the juxtaposition between an artistic character with a traditionally STEM oriented species, but without completely breaking the lore by allowing Alam to pursue a botanical career and modifying the specific genes of plants, which does take a great deal of scientific education. I don't want to abandon the values of the Skrell at all, but I do want my character to question themselves more and more as time goes on, and whether or not their passionate hobby is a) viable socially and financially or b) if it is just childhood nonsense they have yet to let go. I also want my character to desire a mentor, either a Skrell or some other wise person. I also like the idea that their family comes from a hospitality background, in order to track their decision to enter the service industry after their work in agricultural sciences.

How would you rate your role-playing ability?: pretty high/competent 

Notes:

Despite Skrell Dev App being up, I want to play a Skrell character regardless of the results of that application for the reasons stated above. In conjunction, I think it will allow me to garner better experience with the Skrell community.

[Waff-AI]

Jack Monroe is an exceptionally good character and I want to see a Skrell from Mono with the same distinct vibe. It's the kind of vibe that makes you wonder, what really -is' "hardsuit foot"? Something, probably. I love Mono's characters and I wholeheartedly endorse this app. +1, especially with kirby icon.

[4000daniel1]

Monomyth's characters are a blast to interact with, and I can definitely vouch for his roleplaying capabilities. Don't see no reason to not let him be a squid.

+1

[VVipEdout]

Can't believe I let this sit for ten days. I've honestly nothing to comment but 'genuinely amazing'; your application hits on every point required and then some more while managing to be fresh and creative. I've no doubt you'll be an amazing addition to our whitelistees, and I hope to see what stories you can tell us in the future. Approved ten times over, will be looking for someone to archive and add your perms right away.

[Mofo1995]

Locking and archiving.