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cyclicalitymods) wrote2014-08-31 02:08 pm
cyclicalitymods) wrote2014-08-31 02:08 pm
Application
Reserves can be found here.
The latest Test Drive Meme is here.
OOC Information
Player: Your name here.
Age: Are you 18+?
Characters: List any characters you play in![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png)
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Contact: How can the mods contact you OOCly if necessary?
IC Information
Name: Your character's name here.
Age: Your character's age here.
Canon: What series is your character from?
Canon Point: From which point are you pulling your character? If apping an AU, remove this or put N/A.
Physical Description: Either link to a full-body image or write a succinct description of your character.
Canon Abilities: List any special abilities or powers they have in canon here. If apping an AU, remove this or put N/A.
Possessions: List any possessions your character brought if they were pulled in via the Spirit World. They must be on the character at the time of being pulled. If your character is an AU, list any important possessions relevant to their history (i.e. a non-convicted Equalist having an Equalist weapon).
Companion: If your character is bringing an animal pet/companion, list them here! If not, remove this section or put N/A.
Personality: Describe in detail what makes your character tick and how they interact with others. Be sure to include how any physical or mental characteristics affect them as a character. For example, being strong or good at racing; being intelligent but a slacker; etc.
OU/AU: Is your character an AU molded to fit the setting of Cyclicality or is your character going to remain canon and be pulled in via the Spirit World? Remember that OU characters will lose whatever special abilities they have.
History: We're not asking for a dissertation; just briefly describe your character's life. What was their childhood like? If an AU, how different is their life in this AU as opposed to their canon life? Does their nationality affect them deeply? Have they practiced bending subsets? If your character is a OU canon character, you are free to link to a wikia page, or you can write out their history yourself.
Sample: Your sample goes here. There are no minimum or maximum word limit restraints. However, bear in mind that your sample should include both a clear presentation of your character's voice as well as showcasing the inner-workings of your character.
Suggested Nationality: Which nation would you prefer your character hail from?
Why?: Describe why here.
Bending: Are they a bender?
Subset: Is your character capable of bending subsets? Please refer to the powers page for clarification on which subsets are allowed. Please also note here if you are interested in your character being capable of an advanced subset (truth, lava, combustion, spiritual projection, flight, blood) here.
Player: Your name here.
Age: Are you 18+?
Characters: List any characters you play in
cyclicalityContact: How can the mods contact you OOCly if necessary?
IC Information
Name: Your character's name here.
Age: Your character's age here.
Canon: What series is your character from?
Canon Point: From which point are you pulling your character? If apping an AU, remove this or put N/A.
Physical Description: Either link to a full-body image or write a succinct description of your character.
Canon Abilities: List any special abilities or powers they have in canon here. If apping an AU, remove this or put N/A.
Possessions: List any possessions your character brought if they were pulled in via the Spirit World. They must be on the character at the time of being pulled. If your character is an AU, list any important possessions relevant to their history (i.e. a non-convicted Equalist having an Equalist weapon).
Companion: If your character is bringing an animal pet/companion, list them here! If not, remove this section or put N/A.
Personality: Describe in detail what makes your character tick and how they interact with others. Be sure to include how any physical or mental characteristics affect them as a character. For example, being strong or good at racing; being intelligent but a slacker; etc.
OU/AU: Is your character an AU molded to fit the setting of Cyclicality or is your character going to remain canon and be pulled in via the Spirit World? Remember that OU characters will lose whatever special abilities they have.
History: We're not asking for a dissertation; just briefly describe your character's life. What was their childhood like? If an AU, how different is their life in this AU as opposed to their canon life? Does their nationality affect them deeply? Have they practiced bending subsets? If your character is a OU canon character, you are free to link to a wikia page, or you can write out their history yourself.
Sample: Your sample goes here. There are no minimum or maximum word limit restraints. However, bear in mind that your sample should include both a clear presentation of your character's voice as well as showcasing the inner-workings of your character.
Suggested Nationality: Which nation would you prefer your character hail from?
Why?: Describe why here.
Bending: Are they a bender?
Subset: Is your character capable of bending subsets? Please refer to the powers page for clarification on which subsets are allowed. Please also note here if you are interested in your character being capable of an advanced subset (truth, lava, combustion, spiritual projection, flight, blood) here.
| Please copy and paste the suitable application form for the character you're apping and post the finished form in a comment below. You are free to link to your journals or post the app on this page itself. Please put the CHARACTER | CANON | and RESERVE status in the subject of the comment regardless. | |
Zuko | Avatar: The Last Airbender | Reserved
This application is for any character who IS a part of the ATLA/LoK series.
Player: Darkfeather
Age: 33
Characters: N/A
Contact: Plurk: BlackPidgeot, AIM: Tails Prower 10
IC Information
Name: Zuko
Age: 18
Canon: Avatar: The Last Airbender
Canon Point: Post "The Search"
Physical Description: Zuko
Possessions: Other than his clothes, his only notable possession is his Fire Lord's crown/hairpiece.
Companion: N/A
Personality:
At first glance, Zuko comes across as a very serious, down to earth, maybe even grumpy sort of individual. As Fire Lord, he loves his nation and is highly devoted to his people. Perhaps his biggest priority is restoring the honor of the Fire Nation after 100 years of war, and helping the Avatar keep balance between all the nations. Honor is something he takes very seriously, whether its his own or that of his country. He is fiercely loyal to this cause since he has witnessed first hand what his country did to the world. He once told his father that banishment was the best thing he'd ever done for him. It was because of this that Zuko was able to find himself and his true path.
Despite the lessons he had learned, they did not come easy. He has always had to fight and struggle for what he has. As opposed to his sister, Azula, who had everything handed to her. As his father once said, Azula was born lucky, while Zuko was lucky to be born. For years, particularly after his banishment, Zuko wanted nothing more than to have his father's approval and love. Ozai's animosity towards Zuko started at his birth and continued through out most of his life. That animosity peaked when Zuko was challenged by his father to an Agni Kai duel that left him permanently scarred and resulted in his exile and stripped of his birthright. Not only were the scars outwardly, on his face, but inwardly as well. He was hot headed and obsessed with restoring his honor, which meant capturing the Avatar and bringing him back to Ozai. He's driven, but has a lack of foresight that's gotten him in trouble on more than one occasion. Such as when he did manage to capture Aang but dragged him into a blizzard where he surely would have frozen to death if not rescued by the Avatar and his friends.
After being branded a traitor, Zuko was forced to live the life of a penniless wanderer in the Earth Kingdom. An experience that was very humbling for him. At first he resorted to stealing, even from those that were kind to him, but over time he began to change his ways, becoming more compassionate and kind. Despite this, Zuko was constantly conflicted and had a hard time choosing between what was right and wrong. Between what he thought he wanted, and what his destiny was calling him to do. This led to the betrayal of his Uncle Iroh, something he would end up deeply regretting. He eventually came to realize that his uncle had been more of a father to him than his own true father. Through his uncle's wisdom, and learning the tale of his two great grandfathers, Zuko eventually came to learn what his destiny was. And this called for betraying his nation in order to save it, and joining the Avatar.
Tempered by the flames of experience and hard life lessons, Zuko changed from an angry and ruthless youth, to an idealistic and honorable young man. His time with Aang and his friends helped Zuko to find peace and a new direction in his life. Whereas once his firebending was fueled by rage, he came to learn that fire came from life and energy, as shown to him by the dragons Ran and Shaw. Through hard work and sacrifice, Zuko has come a long way from the bitter person he once was, to the noble Fire Lord he is now.
Family has always been very important to Zuko. He was very close to his mother when he was younger, and has also shown great determination in finding her. In fact his first major act as Fire Lord was to send out search parties for her. On more than one occasion he demanded that Ozai tell him where she was, but with no success. However, with the help of his friends and his sister, he was reunited with her and discovered more about his own past. He is also very close to his Uncle Iroh, who played a more fatherly role in his life than Ozai. Often times Zuko ignored and resented Iroh's sagely advice, except when it suited him, but eventually came to respect it. Even when obsessed with finding the Avatar, Zuko put his uncle's safety first as he once turned away from chasing Aang to instead rescue him. Even after betraying his uncle, Zuko sought out his advice repeatedly and eventually tearfully apologized to him. His relationship with his father has always been complicated, even though his family was happy once when he was a child. Zuko cared deeply about what his father thought about him, and wanted his affection, but eventually realized he would never have it. He even cared about his ruthless sister, despite the two becoming bitter enemies. When Azula appeared to be falling to her death, Zuko expressed regret, which faded when Azula managed to save herself. However, Zuko knows that his sister and father pretty much equate to the worst family ever, and he didn't hesitate in doing his part to bring them down. Still, they are his family and after being inspired during a visit to the Earth Kingdom, he came to realize that his relationship with his family was important to the success of his leadership over the Fire Nation.
Matching his firebending skills, Zuko also has a flaming temper. Despite being far more composed than he use to be, this is a trait that will likely never go away. He has a short fuse, especially when under pressure and frustrated. However, he is determined to never let anger and rage drive his existence anymore. He is also appropriately stubborn and tenacious, something well seen when pursuing the Avatar. He still has these traits as well, but they have been redirected in more constructive and positive ways for the most part. However, Zuko also remains a very conflicted person. Thanks to his upbringing and his heritage, he constantly wars with himself on doing the right thing. Even after becoming Fire Lord, he was deeply troubled about how to handle the matter of the colonies that held citizens of both the Fire Nation and the Earth Kingdom. He chose to defend the colonies, even as the Earth Kingdom tried to push them out. A decision that was staunchly fought against, even by his friends, but turned out to be the right one in the end. His worries stemming not from his inability to lead, but his fear of becoming like his father. His sense of morality having come from the very beginning which was attributed to weakness by Ozai and still is by some members of the Fire Nation.
Zuko is not the most socially adept person. When joining Aang and his group, his interactions with them were awkward at first, especially considering that he was once their enemy. This awkwardness revealed a more comical side to his personality, although he's pretty bad at telling jokes and impersonations. However, his loyalty and sincerity won the trust of his friends. His other significant relationship is with Mai, one of Azula's former friends, who had always had a crush on him. Zuko most certainly had feelings for her, but their relationship was often a rocky one as they broke up twice, but came back together. However, Mai again recently decided to leave him after Zuko kept certain secrets from her. He ended up confessing his love for her, but this did not stop her, leaving him heartbroken and alone once more.
History: Avatar Wiki
Sample: Test Drive Meme
Nationality: Fire Nation
Bending: Firebender
Subset: Lightning: Redirection with potential for Generation
ACCEPTED
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1. Reply to this comment with the journal you want to use for your character.
2. Request to join
3. Add
4. (Optional) Create a post in your journal to allow fellow players to see important information such as their AU history and/or create a Permissions post.
5. Fill out and post the form on the Taken page.
6. Fill out and post the form on the Housing page.
For an idea of events leading up to the game, check the September calendar. For details about the events in October, see the October calendar here.
If you're interested in getting to know other players in the game, post to the OOC Intro post. If you would like to plot some AUs together or just plot in general, there is a post for that as well. Feel free to link to it in your intro post!
We have created your tag for you: Avatar: The Last Airbender: Zuko
Lastly, please note that the game does not open until 12:01AM October 4th, 2014. Until then, please refrain from posting any IC posts. There will be a log post from the mod account documenting the start of the events and the Spirit World pulling in various people.
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