FearTheBlackout Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 BYOND Ckey: SimpleMaroon Discord username: simplemaroon Character names: (currently) Jet Xanthopoulos, Rachana Yeshy Species you are applying to play: Tajara ------------------------------ General Whitelist Requirements What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: Was thinking a sort of tawny brown, or #80471C, but I haven't messed around with what colors look good just yet and will adjust accordingly at some point. Have you read the lore pages for the species you wish to be whitelisted for?: Yep! 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 species?: Tajara have some of the most work put into them of all the species, and it shows. Even though I have disagreements on some of the lore that was present in the past, particularly their viewpoint on LGBT rights and culture, I think they are in a good place now. The themes and setting are highly thought-provoking in the sense that the Tajaran people's governments are so unique and far apart from each other, as well as the Tajara's historical cultural and political strife that has placed them into the factions they are today. What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?: Tajara, at their core, are a lot smaller in terms of their factions than humanity has as a whole; you can't really play or discuss Tajara without getting into their sociopolitical struggles, be it the authoritarian regime of the PRA or the accepted caste system of the NKA. All of these, and the First and Second Revolutions, are the sign of a long struggle between the Tajaran people alone, only to be further interloped by the other species of the Orion Spur. ------------------------------ Character Application Character Name: Hurgraza Mizhkolai (I just made this up as a traditional Tajaran name so subject to change) Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon. Hurgraza is a young Zhan-Khazan Tajaran woman, born to the island of Amodha in 2445. Displaced by the fighting of the second revolution, Hurgraza's family made their way to what would become DPRA territory on her native island, fearing punishment in the wake of the crackdown on Zhan-Khazan after President Al'mari Hadii's assassination. Growing up throughout the years, Hurgraza learned to farm, and her family had an easier time than they would have in the People's Republic due to the ideals of Al'mariism, allowing them to eke out a simple living on a farm with modest equipment. Hurgraza, mildly an introvert, spent much of her time looking inward -- reading not just any random materials she could get her hands on from her family, but studying the swordsmen of Amohda. She took a great interest in their martial arts and skills, sometimes to the distraction of her other studies. After turning 16 in 2461, she made the decision that she would travel to Chaniska and collect People's Republican citizenship by making use of the Chaniska Resettlement and Development program. Hurgraza would study under Amodhan swordsmen through a lodge -- not to learn the art of the blade, as she was refused due to her Zhan-Khazan genetics, but to learn their wisdom and philosophies. Despite the way of the city she now resided in, she grew a delicate appreciation for nature and the art of patience. Yet, she could not escape the distinct discrimination she experienced by these traditionalist teachers. For this reason, she steadily developed Hadiist sentiments, whether mistakenly or not -- believing Hadiism to be the way forward. Applying her teachings from the lodge, she acquired a position as a secular -- though she pays light heed to Kraszar and the Ma'ta'ke Pantheon -- Counselor with NanoTrasen aboard the SCCV Horizon. What do you like about this character? Hurgraza, despite the discrimination against her people, even in the "perfect world" of the People's Republic, as well as her young age, attempts to be wise and as kind as she can. She also plays the intersection between nations, both the PRA and the DPRA, having been a resident of the latter, now the former. How has the recent events of the Orion Spur impacted your character? Events such as the Phoron Scarcity, the Solarian Collapse or even the Invasions of Biesel for interstellar-wide affairs, while region-specific events such as the Peacekeeper Mandate, The Titan Rises or even Cold Dawn may impact your character. Hurgraza has faced her share of troubles in the wake of the phoron scarcity; her hiring company, NanoTrasen, has lowered her already meager salary due to the losses faced -- but the discovery of Orchard Moon has brought with it hope for the future. Though she was not present for the recent expeditions down to Adhomai, she would likely have had mixed feelings about travelling there anyway due to her history with the DPRA and subsequent "defecting". How does your character view the megacorporation they work for? Hurgraza views NanoTrasen overall positively; it has allowed her to practice her counseling in a new age and location. Not only that, but it is allied and works heavily with the People's Republic, which she now calls home. Although she is not paid highly because of her species and chosen profession, she makes up for her salary with passion for her workplace. 2 Link to comment
Gem Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 good person and good application. definitely has my support. 1 Link to comment
Carver Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 Easily makes top ten RPers I've met and I've played this dumb game for well over a decade. She always strives to create engaging characters, where even the newest ones are well enough fun to interact with and tend to swiftly gain depth to their personality. I'm running out of genuine compliments, +1. 1 Link to comment
Alberyk Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 Some things I want to point out that might need tweaking: On 20/03/2024 at 03:51, FearTheBlackout said: After turning 16 in 2461, she made the decision that she would travel to Chaniska and collect People's Republican citizenship by making use of the Chaniska Resettlement and Development program. That program started in 2463 to move Hadiist citizens to Amohda, but she could have done it in 2461 using the Tajaran Citizenship Act to join the PRA. But I think you mean that anyway, just a small name change. On 20/03/2024 at 03:51, FearTheBlackout said: Hurgraza would study under Amodhan swordsmen through a lodge I am unsure if it is clear enough, but these would not exist in the PRA. Since the PRA seeks to create a unified culture, they closed these in Amohda. Quote Amohda: the largest city on the island of Amohda, the historical capital of the empire that controlled the entire region before the First Revolution. The town was the stage of infighting between rebellious and royalist forces, a situation that came to an end after the ceasefire with the New Kingdom. Amohdan swordsmanship lodges are a common sight on its streets; as they were only allowed to open their doors after the Republican presence was expelled. Besides these two minor issues that need to be fixed, I just have two questions before I can decide on the application: How does Hurgraza see the DPRA and the NKA? Which Hadiism school of thought would she align herself the most with? Link to comment
FearTheBlackout Posted March 24 Author Share Posted March 24 Quote How does Hurgraza see the DPRA and the NKA? Hurgraza, as a former resident of the DPRA, sees the nation with mixed opinions; now a Hadiist, she views the DPRA as a confused state with a failed civilian government and juntas alike. Still mostly a Democratic People's Republican by culture, however, she also sees its populace as capable of returning to the fold of Hadiism, given enough time. She feels more strongly about the NKA, as a state of oppression that seeks a return to the caste system of old that would see her as no more than a farmhand or miner. She would rather the modern state of the New Kingdom be dissolved entirely, whether peacefully or by force. Quote Which Hadiism school of thought would she align herself the most with? Hurgraza is an orthodox Hadiist, by and far. As a late supporter of Hadiist thought, she is firm in her beliefs, yet not firm enough to extol the tenets of totalist Hadiism, nor does visionary Hadiism appeal to her due to her rural and agricultural origins. Young Hadiism is seen by her as a waste of time if you are not going to go the full mile and practice Hadii's original virtues. Thank you for the response and pointing out those errors! I think they can be worked around just fine. Link to comment
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