[Accepted] Caelphon's Vaurca Application

[Caelphon]

BYOND KEY: 

Caelphon

Character Names: 

Tiiquu Xii-Quualt (Captain, Skrell)

Haziqa Zafar-Ramiza (Idris Chef, Tajara)

Sorocan Ghoa (Medical Intern, Human)

Species you are applying to play: 

Vaurcae

What colour do you plan on making your first alien character: 

 (RGB 150, 180, 255) or Mouv, The Recondite Queen (Unbound)

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: 

My primary reason for applying for the Vaurcae is due to my position as Deputy Loremaster. I do not believe I can reasonably interact with the Vaurcae Lore Development Team without a greater understanding of their species, as well as playing through the eyes of the species. They are a fantastic team, and their latest additions have left my craving (#licaimoment) the whitelist. 

Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human:

Vaurcae are ... extremely different from humanity, for a variety of reasons. They have only recently been introduced to the Orion Spur (approximately arriving a little of six years ago now) and are considered the most oppressed, at least in my opinion. Their introduction to the Orion Spur was a result of their mass exodus of their Homeworld, in a few dozen or so massive ships that are capable of hosting millions of the Vaurcae (and their different castes) with many of the species having never stepped foot on said planet. Vaurcae also see the world in a different light, mostly due to a combination of their religion and culture, which typically revolves around their hives, and more importantly their Queens. Perspectives can even further change depending on their hive, brood and caste. Mechanically, Vaurcae have a variety of castes each with their own strengths and weaknesses. They also heavily rely on phoron in order to breathe, very differently to other species aboard the NSS Aurora (aka they dont breathe fucking FUEL FOR THE ENGINE). They are also one of the more "buffed" species relating to their ability to enjoy the vastness of the void without being fucking crushed like a dominian dweeb. 

CHARACTER INFORMATION

Character Name: 

Ka'Akaix'Arv C'thur

Character Background: 

Hailing from the C'thur Hive, specifically of Mouv'lek'tanta, Arv has maintained a delicate balance of existence within the Orion Spur for roughly a year. Despite months of swimming through the virtual ocean that exists within the lesser queen's virtual reality, Arv has lived a life typical of that of their brood; a scientist, researcher and even analyst. For long, they operated beneath the supervision of several skrellian scientists as they ventured further into the history behind the High Queen's supposed saviours. The result of their keen passion in history flourished, and eventually netted Arv a position as a distinguished historian (cough tour guide) with Qerr'Malic's capital (Zuvl'qlip). 

Unlike those in their brood, Arv subscribes to the belief of Modern Pantheonism. This has created slight conflict among their brood when mentioned. Despite this, Arv continues to maintain their belief and even goes so far as to advocate it when approached by others who instead believe the older iteration of Classical Pantheonism. 

Arv has only very recently arrived within the Republic of Biesel, mostly specifically with the influx of thousands of refugees from the Traverse. Their initial departure from the Jargon Federation was not voluntary, but instead was forced upon them during the deployment of the Kala as well as several other factors (such as the chaos that erupted within the colony that they had been stationed at). They long to return to their brood within the Jargon Federation, however, they have recognized the opportunity to expand their understanding of the history of other species within the Orion Spur. They have decided perhaps remaining for a while won't be as bad as they initially believed...

What do you like about this character: 

I enjoy the concept of Arv, and will be playing them as a Librarian (alt title). I genuinely think I can make an interesting gimmick with Arv, especially through utilizing their interest in history, perhaps even documenting the history of their colleagues instead of their species. 

How would you rate your role-playing ability: 

I do not particularly like rating myself, but I can say that I will attempt to accurately portray this species to the best of my abilities. 

[Lordnesh]

It sounds like Arv has been disconnected from the hive, and by extension VR, for quite some time. How has the lack of access to the literal Vaurcae heaven affected them?

Similarly, how has being able to rejoin VR affected them?

[Desven]

Hi, thank you for applying. I have some questions and some observations.

 

1. Just as a note, Zo'ra probably had multiple Hiveships, but only one of each Hive has arrived to the Spur. It's a small clarification.

2. Could you please expand a bit on how these cultural differences that set Vaurcae apart from humans?

3. I'm guessing Arv landed as a historian guide, which is fair because not everyone can be employed in the universities or research institutes. Does it resent its peers because of this?

4. As far as I know, Mouv has no beef with the modern pantheon. Some may dislike it, seeing it as a Zo'ra invention. In all broods but Vetju, however, those opinions would be on an individual scale. I'm not too sure this could cause such ostracism.

5. There's a big jump as to when Vioux arrives to Biesel. Was it relocated to the Traverse? Also, as Lordnesh pointed, this would likely mean Arv has been disconnected from the Hive as a whole. I'm still not 100% sure what would be our policy when it comes to C'thur refugees, but most likely they would reconnect with the rest of the Hive that's stationed at Tau Ceti. How would Vioux react to this re-encounter?

6. Seeing that Arv has had bad experiences with the Federation, what does it think of Skrell and Jargon as a whole?

7. Just a bonus: Arv seems to be old enough to have lived through the events of the Warbling, how did it affect it; especially with its job situation?

 

Good luck.

Edited August 26, 2021 by Desven

[Caelphon]

55 minutes ago, Desven said:

2. Could you please expand a bit on how these cultural differences that set Vaurcae apart from humans?

Vaurcae Culture ( and their society as a whole ) is honestly something that can't even be compared to humans, I mean the silly bugs didn't know not wearing underwear is like, totally against the rules. On a real note though, I'll go through the headings below;

Vaurcae place importance on completely different things from other species across the Orion Spur (maybe not NKA, I mean they do shill for their Queen...). Vaurcae place emphasis on an ethical conduct among themselves and other hives, something not found within humanity (to a degree, I mean we do have the honor-bound Dominians) which has developed into a rather non-aggressive society that bleeds into their interactions between hives as well as others. Unlike humans, Vaurcae will very rarely go out of their way to create conflict or seek it. On another note, Vaurcae are quite literally bred to be loyal to their brood, and ultimately their hive. 

Vaurcae also retain entertainment different, and instead derive pleasure from completing acts of devotion to their brood and ultimately their greater hive. An example of which ultimately depends on their brood, and again greater hive. If we're looking at Arv, they'd derive said pleasure / entertainment through speaking to other alien species, and then gathering and codifying their information, then storing it in their journals (scientific ones! but for history).

Vaurcae are not too big on clothes, I mean, they had no jiggly bits they ever had to hide. This has resulted in an absence of a fashion industry for the species, really only utilizing a handful of things - such as a veil to cover their eyes bright lights. Humans have sooooo many different items of clothing, its hard to keep track -- especially if they have cultural importance. Vaurcae are lucky in that regard, clothing is just clothing. 

1 hour ago, Desven said:

3. I'm guessing Arv landed as a historian guide, which is fair because not everyone can be employed in the universities or research institutes. Does it resent its peers because of this?

No, Arv does not resent their peers over their opportunity to further their skills. They do, however, envy them for their ability to do so. Arv has the belief that those that attend these institutions to further their passions are often given more respect over those that have not, which they crave in their field of study; history. If given the opportunity to attend these institutions, Arv would jump at it. 

1 hour ago, Desven said:

5. There's a big jump as to when Vioux arrives to Biesel. Was it relocated to the Traverse? Also, as Lordnesh pointed, this would likely mean Arv has been disconnected from the Hive as a whole. I'm still not 100% sure what would be our policy when it comes to C'thur refugees, but most likely they would reconnect with the rest of the Hive that's stationed at Tau Ceti. How would Vioux react to this re-encounter?

Arv was temporarily assigned to the Traverse towards the end of May 2463. Their supervising overseer (a Curator) was urgently requested to examine Glorsh-Era ruins discovered on a celestial object within the colony's star system. It was only two weeks at most before the flurry of resistance activity ushered them towards the Republic of Biesel -- more so pushed on them in an effort to stay alive, especially in the face of the Kala deployment. The reconnection to those on Biesel would have been one much appreciated, especially with the turbulent journey that was undertaken across the interstellar lanes. 

1 hour ago, Desven said:

6. Seeing that Arv has had bad experiences with the Federation, what does it think of Skrell and Jargon as a whole?

I wouldn't necessarily say that Arv had bad experiences with the Federation. If anything, Arv views the deployment of the Kala as a necessity for the preservation of skrellian society, especially with their knowledge on both species' history. They view those loyal to the Jargon Federation favourable, but tend to have sour perspectives on those that had forced Arv to flee with them to the Republic of Biesel, despite their positive outlook on the opportunity presented to them (studying more history). 

1 hour ago, Desven said:

7. Just a bonus: Arv seems to be old enough to have lived through the events of the Warbling, how did it affect it; especially with its job situation?

Arv would've been born after the events of the Warbling ( it ended in 2019) , and likely would be used to the circumstances that they were introduced into after being introduced to the Orion Spur. The impact of the Warbling, however, is the reason why Arv believes they will not garner respect among their peers -- resulting in their "passion" to uncover and codify more information as they grow older and eventually achieve Xakat'kl'atan. 

2 hours ago, Lordnesh said:

It sounds like Arv has been disconnected from the hive, and by extension VR, for quite some time. How has the lack of access to the literal Vaurcae heaven affected them?

2 hours ago, Lordnesh said:

Similarly, how has being able to rejoin VR affected them?

Clarified above, but for the VR; 

The inability to interact with their brood through Virtual Reality left a deep impact on Arv, and has resulted in their increased usage of such during their free time. It has almost come to the point where every moment spent outside of their work (gathering, analyzing and codifying the history they learn from dem aliens) is spent among the virtual reality avaliable on Biesel. They very rarely seek to leave, unless absolutely required or for work. Arv found themselves isolated (from vaurcae) for long stretches of time aboard the refugee craft, which has resulted in their general "happiness" to see another member of their species -- often going out of their way to interact with them in the event they are once again forced to endure the long periods of isolation inflicted on them during the unwanted exodus. 

 

[Desven]

1 hour ago, Caelphon said:

Vaurcae Culture ( and their society as a whole ) is honestly something that can't even be compared to humans, I mean the silly bugs didn't know not wearing underwear is like, totally against the rules. On a real note though, I'll go through the headings below;

Vaurcae place importance on completely different things from other species across the Orion Spur (maybe not NKA, I mean they do shill for their Queen...). Vaurcae place emphasis on an ethical conduct among themselves and other hives, something not found within humanity (to a degree, I mean we do have the honor-bound Dominians) which has developed into a rather non-aggressive society that bleeds into their interactions between hives as well as others. Unlike humans, Vaurcae will very rarely go out of their way to create conflict or seek it. On another note, Vaurcae are quite literally bred to be loyal to their brood, and ultimately their hive. 

Vaurcae also retain entertainment different, and instead derive pleasure from completing acts of devotion to their brood and ultimately their greater hive. An example of which ultimately depends on their brood, and again greater hive. If we're looking at Arv, they'd derive said pleasure / entertainment through speaking to other alien species, and then gathering and codifying their information, then storing it in their journals (scientific ones! but for history).

Vaurcae are not too big on clothes, I mean, they had no jiggly bits they ever had to hide. This has resulted in an absence of a fashion industry for the species, really only utilizing a handful of things - such as a veil to cover their eyes bright lights. Humans have sooooo many different items of clothing, its hard to keep track -- especially if they have cultural importance. Vaurcae are lucky in that regard, clothing is just clothing. 

No, Arv does not resent their peers over their opportunity to further their skills. They do, however, envy them for their ability to do so. Arv has the belief that those that attend these institutions to further their passions are often given more respect over those that have not, which they crave in their field of study; history. If given the opportunity to attend these institutions, Arv would jump at it. 

Arv was temporarily assigned to the Traverse towards the end of May 2463. Their supervising overseer (a Curator) was urgently requested to examine Glorsh-Era ruins discovered on a celestial object within the colony's star system. It was only two weeks at most before the flurry of resistance activity ushered them towards the Republic of Biesel -- more so pushed on them in an effort to stay alive, especially in the face of the Kala deployment. The reconnection to those on Biesel would have been one much appreciated, especially with the turbulent journey that was undertaken across the interstellar lanes. 

I wouldn't necessarily say that Arv had bad experiences with the Federation. If anything, Arv views the deployment of the Kala as a necessity for the preservation of skrellian society, especially with their knowledge on both species' history. They view those loyal to the Jargon Federation favourable, but tend to have sour perspectives on those that had forced Arv to flee with them to the Republic of Biesel, despite their positive outlook on the opportunity presented to them (studying more history). 

Arv would've been born after the events of the Warbling ( it ended in 2019) , and likely would be used to the circumstances that they were introduced into after being introduced to the Orion Spur. The impact of the Warbling, however, is the reason why Arv believes they will not garner respect among their peers -- resulting in their "passion" to uncover and codify more information as they grow older and eventually achieve Xakat'kl'atan. 

Clarified above, but for the VR; 

The inability to interact with their brood through Virtual Reality left a deep impact on Arv, and has resulted in their increased usage of such during their free time. It has almost come to the point where every moment spent outside of their work (gathering, analyzing and codifying the history they learn from dem aliens) is spent among the virtual reality avaliable on Biesel. They very rarely seek to leave, unless absolutely required or for work. Arv found themselves isolated (from vaurcae) for long stretches of time aboard the refugee craft, which has resulted in their general "happiness" to see another member of their species -- often going out of their way to interact with them in the event they are once again forced to endure the long periods of isolation inflicted on them during the unwanted exodus. 

 

Sounds good. The only note I have is that the character might work better as directly from C'thur (or rather, one of her surrogates). Each Hive has the quirky history/museum brood, and C'thur's realm is trying to achieve that. If you want to explore isolation, C'thur is also a better brood for this, since the biggest chunk of them are still at Diulzi.

[Caelphon]

Would you reccomend I migrate it then? 

[Desven]

2 hours ago, Caelphon said:

Would you reccomend I migrate it then? 

Yeah. It's up to you, at the end.

[Roostercat]

Accepted 🦀