beepbopbeepbop Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 BYOND Ckey: not-a-gonk Discord username: anthony.albanese Character names: (all the characters i have played recently, yes they are all vaurca; many such cases) Species you are applying to play: Unathi ------------------------------ General Whitelist Requirements What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: Razir Moss: RGB 27, 50, 27 / Hex #1B321B Have you read the lore pages for the species you wish to be whitelisted for?: Yes Why do you wish to play this species?: With K'lax Vaurca being one of my two most played characters (alongside C'thur Vaurca, shocking...), it wouldn't be a surprise that I gravitate towards Unathi and their lore. For about half a year, I have been reading about Unathi lore and talking about making a whitelist for months on end, and I cannot overstate the how much I like Unathi lore. For all this time, I have seen many Unathi characters and lore discussions, and even participated in the events more recently, and I couldn't think of any excuse not to apply for the species that has had my interest for nearly all of my time playing Aurora. In terms of some of the aspects I like about their lore: their rapid advance in technology and stark contrast of wealth in the society of Moghes creates an incredibly diverse species with uncountable opportunities for roleplay and lore. What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?: As with all of the non-human species in Aurora, it is important to recognise that they all have a distinct way of thinking and life that creates a foundation for all of the surface characteristics of the species. For Unathi in a biological sense, they are an ectothermic and carnivorous species; they work in short bursts, only eat one large meal a day, and are more sluggish and slow than other species. For Unathi culturally however, their view on gender identity being based on your position in society, the strong feudal culture they maintain and integrate into the intergalactic stage, the commonly known loyalty to Unathi Honour, and their incredibly powerful spirituality are all elements that set Unathi apart from the regular human. ------------------------------ Character Application Character Name: Ranza Akaleis Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon. Ranza Akaleis was hatched of the male sex in Travakh during the year 2422, third hatchling to a reasonably wealthy urban noble clan in the city of Razir, in the Southlands region. The Akaleis Clan had once been an influential landed noble clan with a respected collection of land, wealth and subjects, but time eroded their position into an unlanded urban noble clan now known for political skill and guile within the city of Razir, skills well-suited in this new uncertain age on Moghes. Ranza, decidedly a Healer by the grace of Sk'akh, was quickly taken under the tutelage of Lady Akaleis (consort to the Lord Akaleis), who saw early on that Ranza could be moulded into an effective political agent to ensure the legacy of Clan Akaleis remains intact. By the time the Contact War had began in 2438, Ranza's tutelage under Lady Akaleis in the art of politicking had come to an end; she would be sent to the prestigious University of S'th, then return to the clan to put her craft to use. With the Akaleis Clan firmly loyal supporters of the Hegemony, they saw the insulting and barbaric Traditionalist Coalition as the enemy against the prosperity of the Sinta'Unathi species. Lady Akaleis had Ranza sent away the day after her sixteenth hatching day, seeing the usefulness she would provide during and after the tumultuous conflict. During her years in S'th, Ranza would learn from the greatest intellectuals on Moghes on the wide range of Sinta'studies topics, even earning Mazjivsa qualifications, culminating in a well-rounded noble's education, befitting of the political maneuverer. On September 6th 2439, Ranza was attending a Sinta History lecture, when it was interrupted by news that the Traditionalists had dropped an atomic bomb onto an Izweski city. When the bombing ceased, Ranza joined the rest of Moghes in shock at atomic fire they had brought upon their homeworld. As the University of S'th was in a safe position for the remainder of the war, classes would continue per usual, and Ranza knew that in order to best support her clan, she would need to finish her studies. During this time, she kept close contact with her clan, and Lady Akaleis especially, hoping to make as quick a return as possible. By 2443, Ranza's studies would be complete, and she arrived back to Razir, a home that would never feel quite the same after the horrors of the Contact War. As the Contact War began to slow down, and an Izweski victory seemed all but assured with the surrender of the Tza Kingdom, Ranza found herself comfortable in a position of newfound influence within her clan, becoming a representative and legal counsel for the Akaleis clan, and a noble lady attempting to expand her connections throughout the Razir. For the next few decades, the Akaleis clan would continue to exist in Razir with some minor changes. The timely death of Lord Akaleis allowed Lady Akaleis to step out of the spotlight and enjoy her elder years, while Ranza's eldest sibling, a fisher seeking to increase the influence of their clan in the industries of Razir, would become the new Lord Akaleis. Ranza's second eldest brother by this time already a Battle-leader within Clan Sarnac's forces, resulting in Ranza becoming cemented as one of the most important Sinta in her clan. However, the oncoming years would not be so fortunate to the Akaleis Clan... The full ugly weight of the Phoron Scarcity and all that came with it would be felt by Ranza and her clan. The slowing of trade and the food shortages led to the Akaleis, along with many of their fellows not just in the Southlands but across the Hegemony, to struggle to retain their power. As the crisis evolved into the bankruptcy of the Merchant's Guild and the riots that would grip the Southlands, Clan Akaleis could feel the situation rapidly warming to the breaking point. After a year of struggle and famine, the Akaleis had lost a sizeable amount of assets and influence within Razir, and Ranza knew well that her clan would need to adapt, or become lost to history. In an effort to resecure any amount of influence, Ranza looked towards the example of their liege-lords the Sarnac clan, and Seleta Sarnac, the Higher Speaker of the Hegemony in particular. Leaving the majority of her duties in Razir to a close cousin, Ranza sought out a position befitting her skills, a Consul of the Hegemony, representing it's interests across the stars. As a noble lady slowly approaching her forty-fifth year, her experience in the diplomatic arts was an easy assurance to be accepted, and she made no delay in settling into her new position. For the past year, Lady Ranza has done well in her consulate posting, being sent to the Izweski embassy on Biesel for a short while, and now receiving news that she is to be returned to Uueoa-Esa, though not quite in the way she expected. The tensions that remain high in her home of the Southlands still trouble Ranza greatly, and she keeps a close eye on developments in the region, more specifically in Razir. However, a position in the Izweski consulate on the SCCV Horizon is a blessing from the Great Spirit, and the invaluable experience it offers will Ranza further opportunities to continue wishes of the elderly Lady Akaleis: ensuring the legacy of Clan Akaleis remains secure. 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. The Titan Rises - The Hephaestus bail-out has proved a great boon to Ranza and her clan, being responsible for saving the economy of the Hegemony, these events greatly impacted her. When Clan Akaleis was on the edge of poverty and collapse due to the Phoron Scarcity and the failings of the Guilds, her view on alien megacorporations as cautious forces to collaborate with when necessary completely changed to the megacorporations, mainly Hephaestus, being integral to the Hegemony's integration to the Orion Spur as a whole. The Sk'akh Restoration - Ranza remains a devout follower of Sk'akh as she was since hatching, and although she denounces the extreme actions of the Maraziite Order during the Iron Crusades, has remained steadfast in her faith. The payout to the Akhanzi Shamans is viewed by her as a necessary action to repair the rift created between Sk'akh and Th'akh due to the actions of the former High Priest Unzi, and while she believes herself that the modern Sk'akh Church did not have any hand in the Iron Crusades, it was the correct political move to make. The ascension of the diplomatic Archpriest Korza Azandar to the office of High Priest was received positively by Ranza, happy to see the Southlander who holds agreeable views on spirituality to herself, however she remains against the idea of any reformation of the Maraziites. The surprising appointment of an Archpriest belonging to the Aspect of the Healer was yet another surprise, and the balance it shall bring is looked forward to by Ranza. The Rise of Si'akh - Seeing the influx of Si'akh refugees plague the Southlands, Ranza is fearful of the consequences the ever-growing faith will provide for all Sinta. As a consul working in the Republic of Biesel, she also saw the great lengths that the Si'akh heresy was able to spread when left untreated, much like the Aut'akh formed on Ouerea. How does your character view the megacorporation they work for? As Ranza is employed by the Izweski Hegemony, I will offer her views on the Hegemony, but also on Hephaestus Industries, due to the important part it plays in the Hegemony's economy. From a young age, Ranza has been a fierce defender of the Izweski Hegemony, the bastion of Sinta technological and societal innovation. Having lived through the Contact War within Izweski territory, she vehemently believes that their victory over the Traditionalist Coalition was a pyrrhic victory for the future of her species, and is consistently vocal about how the Traditionalists would force such a tragedy upon the Sinta before bowing under rightful Izweski rule. As a consular officer of the Hegemony, her public views will always parrot that of her nation's official stance delivered by High Speaker Seleta Sarnac, a lady that Ranza greatly admires. As stated in some detail earlier, Ranza views Hephaestus Industries, a so-called 'alien' megacorporation with such a high number of Sinta employed with great reverence, now being responsible for the entirety of the Hegemony's economy, the position of the megacorporation is to be forever intertwined with that of the Izweski Nation. The protection Hephaestus offers Moghes and it's colonies, both in terms of economic and political leverage, is an invaluable deterrent against their expansionist Dominian neighbours. 1 Link to comment
stevIII Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 I read through all of this, and couldn't find a single glaring issue. Gonk is a solid roleplayer, and a pretty great writer tbh! +1 from me. Link to comment
La Villa Strangiato Posted June 10 Share Posted June 10 i love not a gonk anthony albanese plus one number one hutayzai fan rusting i think you can give him a whitelist Link to comment
RustingWithYou Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 I was going to ask some of the obligatory questions, but I don't think there's a need. You've been super engaged with Unathi lore for ages and did well as an event volunteer in Unathi events - this application is accepted. Now to get rid of all those Aut'akh dishonoring the Horizon... Link to comment
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