Kaizr Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) BYOND Key: Kaizr Character Names: Sahi Khazka, Mahara Stokov, Adriana Volvalaad, Rocket (Most played recently) Species you are applying to play: Unathi What color do you plan on making your first alien character: Dark-grey 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: For the longest time I wanted to apply for Unathi as my first whitelisted race, which is obviously not the case anymore considering I’m now whitelisted for Tajara and IPCs before I even considered writing this. The reason I wanted to apply for this race was ironically because of TG Station’s lizardfolk. I personally found the sprites adorable and the concept of literal space lizards being both amusing and unique, not to mention the hissssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss. Aurora’s Unathi lore essentially puts a story behind these underpaid and mistreated reptiles, something which I’ve always wanted since I discovered the concept of Unathi/Lizardfolk. So in all, I’m interested in not only furthering my skills as a roleplayer but also delving into the diverse and unique lore behind Unathi to create engaging and equally unique characters. Identify what makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a Human: Just like all other alien races, Unathi differ vastly from humans in almost every aspect of society. Unathi society revolves almost entirely around honor for one’s self and their clan, to openly disregard it is the ultimate malfeasance. Characters from the Hegemony can range vastly from a wealthy nobleman seeking to expand his clan's influence or make a name for himself, to a Aut’akh hero- I mean cultist hellbent on achieving a closer connection to the spirits through bio-mechanical enhancement. This type of honor-based society opens the door for a slew of interesting stories, characters, and roleplay opportunities that you would otherwise never see among the other races. Mechanically, Unathi are also vastly different from humans. Unlike humans, Unathi stand at heights ranging from 6’0 at the lowest to as tall as nearly 7’0, and they reflect this towering height through their natural constitution. They are naturally more resistant to pain, heat, and are able to sprint at uncanny speeds at the expense of poor endurance and somewhat sluggish movement when walking. Character Name: Nassa Zisk’as Please provide a short backstory for this character In a small lodging within the dockside slums of New Skalamar, Nassa Zisk'as hatched amidst the season of Versakh, or more specifically, April 2nd, 2440 GST. She was the youngest of two children in the family, second to her eldest brother. Her clan was nothing more than a poor merchant and supply guild, struggling after their sudden departure from Moghes mere weeks before the nuclear exchange. However, due to being but a mere child, the sheer magnitude of the situation on Moghes was beyond her. Thus, her younger life was similar to an ordinary Sinta woman living among a predominantly Sk'akh family and clan. From as early as she could care to remember, Nassa's mother worked hard to raise her as a devout follower of Sk'akh and the matriarch's code. All done in hopes that she would one day join the clan tradition of mercantilism as a guild woman. And, at the age of 5, she began primary schooling with the guild, adhering to their strict rules without question. However, despite this regimented and traditional upbringing, the young Sinta yearned to be more. The only outlet for this being her eldest brother Tz'kai, who at the time was nearing 15. He was initially skeptical about her behavior and dismissed it at first. Still, as time passed, he grew more supportive of her ideas of being something more. So the years went by, the war on Moghes grew more and more desperate for the Coalition, and Nassa happily sought out a new purpose in her free time. Until finally, at the turn of 2448, she found it. For as long as she could remember, the Hegemony was always present despite being so distant, and being in a family that fought under the banner of the Hegemony only solidified their presence. Warriors of her clan and others quickly became something Nassa adored and actively sought out when time allowed. Her childish addiction to these stories of heroism and overcoming the 'evil traditionalists' only grew as she happily fed into the mountains of Izeweski propaganda that circulated the streets of New Skalamar. And quickly, this infatuation with the warriors of the Hegemony and the code they follow grew into aspiration. She wanted to become a warrior, a Kataphract, to bring honor to her clan and the Hegemony. This dream would remain a secret, the only person she trusted enough to tell being her brother. However, this aspiration was in stark contrast to her parent's and clan's wishes. Every day, she struggled to balance her dreams of being something more and the harsh reality of her situation. This festered over time, the only outlet for this growing frustration being her brother. He had taken the path of becoming a warrior of the clan... Spoiler "Come oooooon! I promise I won't break it!" Exclaimed Nassa, jumping up in a futile attempt to snatch a metal spear out of her brother's claws as he held it above her head. "Yes, you will. I'm not-" Tz'kai said bluntly, almost immediately being cut off by his sister. "I won't! Just for a second! Pleeeeease!" There was yet another brief pause, the only sound being the gentle howl of the wind and the distant sounds of a city in motion. "If I let you, will you stop complaining about it?" The younger Sinta nodded vigorously, still jumping up in an attempt to snag the weapon from him, which she eventually did as he lowered it down to her. Then, with an ecstatic cheer of excitement, she immediately stumbled back a few steps in a failed attempt to hold the spear upright. "Would you- Spirits.. Be careful, you idiot!" Tz'kai exclaimed, almost immediately stepping forward and snatching the weapon to steady it. "If you are gonna hold it, you are going to hold it right. Like this." Using a free hand, he reached down, grabbed her arm, and repositioned it to the upper section of the spear to balance out the weight. Nassa watched him with curiosity in her eyes. "There." Yet another pause overtook the pair for a few moments before Nassa barked out a laugh happily. "See! I told you I can do it- Oh! Oh! Can I hit something with it!?" Her eyes widened as she looked up to her brother as if pleading with him to let her STAB SOMETHING. "I..." Tz'kai lowered himself down to eye level with her for a moment, almost crouching down to do so. "Fine. But, I'm showing you how to do it properly; if you break it, I'm going to throw you out a window." Nassa cheered, childishly thumping their tail against the ground as she almost immediately dropped the spear in her excitement, only being stopped by Tz'kai. This was going to take a while... Over time, Tz'kai realized how disillusioned Nassa was with her aspirations, and he began to doubt her. Still, naively she continued to press him to help her achieve them. Finally, he reluctantly did so, and even he saw promise in her despite the obvious shortcomings and limitations. Nonetheless, she continued to practice throughout her younger years behind the backs of her parents with the help of Tz'kai. In her eyes, he assumed a role model status, someone she knew would support her endeavors and aspired to be like. But, when the war ended in 2449, and the clan warriors slowly began to flock to their new home, the reality of war quickly became apparent. They were far from the glorified stories of heroism and hardship she was used to, seeing the extent of the injuries many had sustained and the bodies of the dead returning home. Nassa was reluctant to let such a thing discourage her; however, the spirits of her slain clanmates were looking down upon the next generation of warriors to uphold their legacy and honor -- and by Sk'akh, she would do it. With this realization, Nassa began to understand the true purpose she wanted to become a warrior. Not only to prove herself capable but to bring honor to the warriors before her who laid down their lives. Subsequently, through the next few years, she overzealously devoted herself to continuing her practices up until adulthood with the aid of her brother. However, in this zeal, her parents took note of the behavior and sought to shut it out entirely. Nassa found herself subject to harsh punishments, and it weighed heavily on her at times. But like a true warrior, she wouldn't lie to them despite the unending shaming and disapproval from her parents. Upon reaching the age of 16, she devoted herself to upholding a warrior's honor code, with only her brother even aware of it, failing to dissuade her from it. This happened only a few months before the Hegemony's forceful annexation of Ouerea and the destruction of its democracy. For her, the return of the Hegemony was something she had longed for, bringing her this much closer to being able to her dreams. However, it was then that reality caught up with her again. Having long since aged out of the childish idea of being accepted as a warrior within the clan without first proving herself, she yearned for the chance to do it again. These interim years after becoming an adult tested her will. However, she was hardly willing to let go of her hopes and dreams so quickly. Until the end of 2461, she found herself working under the clan's banner as an assistant to one of the guildsmen, much to her own dismay. Just like the years before, she wanted to be something more. The monotony of her situation finally being shut away by the rebellions that overtook much of Ouerea. This was her chance, as the clan warriors rallied to be sent off once more in the name of the Lord-Regent to protect New Skalamar from the surrounding rebels. Nassa's will was only strengthened by the recently elected High-Kataphract Saa H'zala. Finally, after years of waiting, she stepped forward and asked to join the warrior's ranks on their march to protect New Skalamar... And in doing so, she was given a harsh reminder as to her place in the clan... Spoiler Moments after Nassa had stepped before the clan leader, asking to join the ranks of the warriors, they all erupted into a ferocious bout of jeers and 'laughter.' However, this only enraged the Sinta, quickly allowing temper to get the better of her. "Well- Then I will prove it, step forward and face me!" She exclaimed, the laughter going silent for a moment as the men looked on in disgust and anger at the sudden outburst. "We would never sully ourselves by dueling a woman, your kin speaks highly of you, but you are both misguided. The answer is no, I would never defy tradition for someone the likes of you. Now run along." If one was to go through all the stages of grief in a few seconds, it was her. It took every ounce of will to hold in yet another outburst of rage, simply responding with a defeat. "As... You wish." The clan leader in front of her nodded, looking down at the young woman with a scowl. "Good. I expected better of you than to put on this charade. Now leave." Angered and defeated, the Sinta stood there for a moment, staring back at him in silence. "Now." With one final nod, Nassa turned away... For the longest time, she was disillusioned with the reality of Unathite society. Even in realizing the truth behind the matter, she denied it until that very moment. Years of her effort had been cast aside without anything to show for it. For years she had held out hope that if she had even the slightest chance to prove her worth that they would maybe accept her. This harsh reminder is what finally drove the final nail in the coffin, leaving her crushed. Though her actions were hardly considered heinous enough to Guwan the woman, her family and clanmates viewed her as a source of shame. Ultimately, the only person who still supported her was Tz'kai. Still, even he was struggling to see any chance at redemption. The option of her position as a guild woman was also crushed due to her foolish outburst, relegating her once more to the laborer's work. A dissatisfied and defeated Sinta worked away moving boxes and tending to menial tasks, a shell of her former self for a year. Then, with no other options, not even that of a Guwandi, she set her sights out on the stars above. Though it took a year for her to build up the willpower to do so, she eventually sought something to start her on her own journey. Just like a Kataphract hopeful, she set her sights on Tau Ceti after the invasion, the prospect of Biesel being a new horizon and another chance to prove herself capable in her own quest. Much to her parent's surprise, she sought out some way to get off Ouerea, eventually settling for NanoTrasen's offer to fly her to Tau Ceti in exchange for work. Much like her ancestors, she couldn't give up, and thus she felt her decision was guided by them. While both disappointed in her for failing them and deciding to leave, her parents expressed that if the ancestors were indeed in support of her decision, perhaps she could return to them one day and gain their favor. What do you like about this character? Admittedly I did my best not to get bingo on the "Steryotypical Female Warrior Sinta" card and I ended up doing it anyways. However, I still think the concept of someone still hopelessly clinging on to their childhood dreams to the point of it eventually all catching up to them is an interesting concept to work with. I did my best to represent :B:inta lore through their backstory and the difficulties of a woman living in a society where gender determines who you are. Much like Tajara and how one's ethnic background often is a determining factor in where you are on the social heirarchy. How would you rate your role-playing ability? After picking up my Tajara whitelist, I think I can confidently place myself at around an 8.5/10. Notes: Whole thing was a BIT rushed if I'm being honest, I just wanted get it over with and stop slacking. I'm still out here trying to make a female Sinta who wants to be a warrior without fitting into the steryotype. 😔 Edited August 31, 2021 by Haydizzle Accepted Link to comment
Butterrobber202 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Cool app!!!! 1.) What do they think of K'lax, who are becoming an ever increasing site in both Hegemony Lands and the Wastes? Link to comment
Kaizr Posted August 27, 2021 Author Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 minutes ago, Butterrobber202 said: 1.) What do they think of K'lax, who are becoming an ever increasing site in both Hegemony Lands and the Wastes? Great question! Nassa is generally neutral on the existance of the K'lax due ot her upbringing on Ouerea and relatively limited experience with them, there is a hint of bitterness about how non-Sinta are able to rise to the ranks they have while she's being denied the ability simply because she's a woman. Link to comment
Gr33d Posted August 28, 2021 Share Posted August 28, 2021 Kaizr is a joy to play with, to not give them this whitelist would be a crime. +1 Link to comment
Haydizzle Posted August 31, 2021 Share Posted August 31, 2021 Application accepted! Feel free to send my deputies and I any questions you may have. Link to comment
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