Dr. Monomyth's Dionae Application

[monomyth]

BYOND Ckey: Monomyth

Discord username: monomyth

Character names: Jack Monroe (dead), Emily Tyler (missing), Olivia Valaen (dead), Ryan Ackerman (current), Rowan Banko (current, new)

Species you are applying to play: Dionae

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General Whitelist Requirements

What colour do you plan on making your first alien character?: Lighter Bark (warm planet)

Have you read the lore pages for the species you wish to be whitelisted for?: 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 species?: I think Dionae are a severely underutilized species. Not only do they provide an interesting roleplaying opportunity interspecies, but they allow for a number of extraspecies interactions that other races can't replicate. For example, when roleplaying with a Dionae, it can be called to attention that you are really speaking to an entire unit rather than an individual. On an interspecies level, the various Dionae cultures can be highlighted to show the differences in psychology and personality, as well as the actual upbringing and hardships that specific Dionae has faced.

What makes role-playing this species different than role-playing a human?: Besides the actual biological differences, I think it's important to note that with some mental gymnastics, it might be very interesting and rewarding to consider how your Dionae interacts with itself as a unit. A Dionae is made up of nymphs that contribute to the whole, rather than just one centralized intelligence like a human. Further, a Dionae needs to be in light to obtain nourishment and can regrow their limbs. Although theses differences are very poignant and sometimes advantageous, they are balanced by the Dionae's weakness, slowness, and dependance on ship systems.

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Character Application

Character Name: Sunset's Last Blushing Arch

Write a backstory for your character. This may include their origin, education, personality and how they arrived to the SCCV Horizon. (2 paragraphs minimum)

You shall not dwell in tombs made by the dead for the living. And though of magnificence and splendour, your house shall not hold your secret nor shelter your longing.

Sunset's Last was formed on Xrim, amidst a community of Ksshr. They split from a larger gestalt, Flooded Valley of Stolen Rain. They, like their Ksshr family, learned the suffering that Glorsh had imposed on the Skrellian people, and wholeheartedly rejected the ideals of their Shrkh relatives. Flooded Valley was unique in the community, and existed as a philisophical speaker. They impressed unto Sunset's Last an insatiable knowledge to learn about the natural world around them, and Sunset's followed Flooded Valley's every example. The two shared many seminars and forums, and creaked critically about long-standing topics in the Dionae community. Some of these ideas were not well received, and invoked a chorus of outcry from their orates. Other ideals were diligently considered, and eventually accepted. By far, their most popular belief was that the world must be interpreted through subjective observation; only an individual can decide the truth in the reality around them. This public and social occupation strongly deduced Sunset's Last's mindtype, consisting of a number of nymphs voting democratically on important actions. As Harmonious Hymns, Sunset's Last has an esteemed relationship with their internal dialogues, and values their democratic rule very highly. Flooded Valley had a similar arrangement, and the two shared much in private together. Sunset chose their given name after a twilight held oration with Flooded Valley, where they remarked that the sun's last light bounced on the clouds, forming a pink arch in the sky.

Eventually, Flooded Valley began to speak more critically of the Shrkh family, and introduced the ideas of support, integration, and reliance on Skrell overseers. A select minority of the regular audience agreed with Flooded Valley, and in time, only supporters of the increasing radical ideology came to Flooded Valley's lectures. Sunset's Last participated, and agreed with some of the more progressive points of a full Skrellian territory. However, these speeches became more and more volatile; not just seeking mere rehabilitation, but rather the extermination of those who revered Glorsh. Towards the final days of Flooded Valley's commune, they spoke of subjugation and destruction of the Shrkh. Sunset's Last felt obligated to attend these high-energy conferences, but became uncomfortable when the conversations turned actionable. Within time, plans were concocted to seek out, raid, and demolish various Shrkh outfits. The Enlightened established turned a blind eye to these activities, when reported.

Sunset Blush's internal senate held a megahour long dialogue on how they should proceed. Some factions advocated to side with Flooded Valley and their newly formed group. Others argued for passiveness, waiting to see how things would go. But a select, charismatic few fought radicalness with radicalness; they motioned to leave Xrim entirely, and seek out for themselves if the greater Skrellian factions were as great as they imagined. At first, this notion was ignored and despised. But over time, others of the gestalt began to see the merit in that idea. Just as they and Flooded Valley had pondered, only direct interface with the truth can distill it from within. With the approval of their government, and the furious forbiddance of Flooded Valley, Sunset Blush set out to find work as their only marketable skill; curator.

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. (1 paragraph minimum)

Sunset Blush does not condone violence, but they unfortunately live in a violent universe. The Solarian collapse has sent shockwaves through their occupation, as large-scale archives have presumably been destroyed, ransacked, and altered. Critical humanitarian and xenotarian cultural elements have been destroyed, and such deeply bothers Sunset Blush. Further, work is ever harder to find, and Sunset Blush has to try much harder than their more able-bodied alien counterparts.

How does your character view the megacorporation they work for? (1 paragraph minimum)

Eventually, Sunset Blush was able to find work as an Idris curator. While they have an indifferent opinion to their employer, they are cognizant of the clandestine and omnipresent nature of their payer. Despite this, Sunset Blush tries their best to make all information within their archives available, having submitted many Declassification Requests in order to store some older texts in public libraries. Most of these requests have been denied. However, some select few have been approved with redactions, which is a point of pride for Sunset Blush.

[Caelphon]

Hi there! 

Spoiler

1. What faith does your Dionae follow?

2. How old are they? 

3. How has the Dionae arcs that have occurred impacted your character?

4. How does your Dionae feel about Hieroaetheria? 

Thanks! 

[monomyth]

uhhh no I dont think i will be answering these questions....

1. What faith does your Dionae follow?

Sunset's Blush is a follower of the Orthodox Eternal, but does not frequently attend sermons. While they agree with the clergy's desire to obtain knowledge through material means, Sunset's Blush believes there should be more emphasis on decoding the world around them, rather than just collecting and interpreting on an individual level.

2. How old are they?

55

3. How has the Dionae arcs that have occurred impacted your character?

 

Omnivirate's Providence directly impacted Sunset's Blush as a resident of Xrim. Sunset's Blush agreed with the involvement of the Omnivirate to bring a stop to the Cultivation Council--as mentioned, while they believe that Glorsh, and synthetics as a result, are untrustworthy, they believe that everyone should be entitled to their own passive beliefs.

4. How does your Dionae feel about Hieroaetheria?

Sorry can you elaborate on this question

[Caelphon]

Hi there!

Hieroaetheria has become the centre of Dionae development — culturally, economically and politically. How does your Dionae feel about its presence within the Spur? There’s currently three factions, similar to Tajara.

[monomyth]

okay sorry i didnt know if you meant like more abstractly here is my answer below;

Sunset's Blush has always tried to integrate rather than exterminate or reject. They followed this practice on Xrim, and holds similar opinions on the mandates of Hieroaetheria. To this end, Sunset's Blush most aligns with the execution and practices of the Consortium. They desire for the Eternal Republic to take a more measured approach to their government, but staunchly opposes the isolationist beliefs of Gla'orr. Sunset Blush's hopes that with the continued organization of the Commonwealth, the more democratic and progressive ideals of Hieroaetheria will "rub off" on Gla'orr and Eternal Republic alike.

[Caelphon]

Accepted.