Character Information & Format
Limited Races. Here at LotDR, there are limits on how many of a particular race can be created. This is implemented to prevent an unrealistic amount of an uncommon race, or a lacking population of a common race. However, there is not a specified amount of a particular race that can be created.
Applying for a Limited Race. If you decide that you desire to create a character of a limited race, you must Private Message the Administrator with 1. The reason why you wish to be the limited race for which you are applying, 2. A roleplaying sample of no specific length about your desired character, one which you feel demonstrates your advanced roleplaying skills, and 3. A general overview of what your character will be.
List of Limited Races. The list of Limited Races is as follows:
Dragon Rider
Elves
Dwarves
Shades
Werecats
Human is the only race that is not limited and can be played by anyone. Raz'zac and Wild Dragons cannot be applied for.
Dragon Riders. To apply for a Dragon Rider position, you must first create a character and RP with that character in at least two regular RP threads. Training does not count! Afterwards, make your way to the Hall of Dragon Riders, fill out the quiz, and post an RP Sample of your character entering the hall and trying to hatch an egg. Do not put your answers to the quiz in your post! PM them to me! Once you have your sample posted, I will either deny or give you a rider position. Don't be discouraged if you don't get the position; you can post in the hall as many times as you like, but it is recommended that you only post every once in a while, for posting too many times can result in multiple denials. (Your dragon's color and gender will be chosen for you.)
Multiple Characters. A second character may be created with permission from the Administrator. If you would like to create a second character, please PM the Administrator with 1. The reason why you wish to create a second character, 2. An RP Sample demonstrating who this character is, and 3. Why I should allow you to create this character. To make a third character, your ranking must be 'Advanced RPer' or higher, and you must also gain permission from the Administrator as said above.
Implementing Multiple Characters. If a member so chooses to have a second or third character, that individual must create another account, one corresponding to each character. That member must Private Message an Administrator to notify them of their second or third account's username and display name.
Character Profile Format. The following format must be filled out completely for eligibility of acceptance. No other format will be accepted, and every criteria listed must be filled.
Name: List your character's name, nicknames, or any alias's he/she may go by.
Race: Your character's race (if limited, please put a note saying you have been accepted by the Administrators).
Allegiance: Varden or Imperial (Only Neutral if you have a good reason to be)
Birthplace: Where your character was born, not necessarily living at the moment.
Age: Older characters (20 and up) are advised. We will accept younger characters, but there must be good reason for it.
Gender: Male or Female.
Weight: Please keep realistic weights in mind.
Height: Please keep realistic heights in mind.
Language(s): It is highly uncommon for an individual to know more than one language (common), and if your character is bi/tri-lingual, you must explain extensively in his/her history.
Magic User: It is highly uncommon for an individual to possess any magical abilities; keep in mind that most humans were frightful of magic. If your character can use magic, you must explain extensively in his/her history.
Clothing: What your character will most likely be seen wearing.
Weapon(s): What your character will most likely be seen wielding.
Description: The complete description of your character; this includes his/her physical apperance, attitude, feelings, etc. (1-2 paragraphs minimum).
History: The complete history of your character, from birth to his/her current life (2-3 paragraphs minimum).
RP Sample: This sample should begin where your character's history ends, and should demonstrate your roleplaying skills with your character in Alagaesia (2-3 paragraphs minimum).
Anything Extra: If you need to express anything about your character that was not addressed in the format above, post it here.
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Race:[/b]
[b]Allegiance:[/b]
[b]Birthplace:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Weight:[/b]
[b]Height:[/b]
[b]Language(s):[/b]
[b]Magic User:[/b]
[b]Clothing:[/b]
[b]Weapon(s):[/b]
[b]Description:[/b]
[b]History:[/b]
[b]RP Sample:[/b]
[b]Anything Extra:[/b]
Dragon Profile Format. Due to request, the dragon form has been added for those of you wishing to apply for a canon dragon, along with your chosen canon rider. The following format must be filled out completely for eligibility of acceptance. No other format will be accepted, and every criteria listed must be filled.
Name: List your dragon's name, usually only a first name.
Allegiance: Always that of the rider.
Birthplace: Where the dragon's egg hatched.
Age: Dragons tend to be very young. Please go by what the books state.
Gender: Male or Female.
Scale Color: Blue, red, black, green, ect.
Description: Describe your dragon's personality, personal preferances, feelings toward rider, size, apperance, and anything else dealing with description.
History: The complete history of the dragon, from birth until now. (Two paragraphs max.)
RP Sample: This is not necessary; it should already be written in your rider's application.
Anything Extra: If you need to express anything about your dragon that was not addressed in the format above, post it here.
[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Allegiance:[/b]
[b]Birthplace:[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Gender:[/b]
[b]Scale Color:[/b]
[b]Description:[/b]
[b]History:[/b]
[b]RP Sample:[/b]
[b]Anything Extra:[/b]
A Note About Character Format. Each criteria is to be filled out in paragraph form. This simply means that you cannot list what clothes your character wears, what weapons your character wields, your character's description, or your character's history. Also, using images only to fill a criteria is not permitted.
A Note About Roleplay. Our roleplay is for advanced roleplayers. Every 'In Character' post should be thorough and no shorter than 2 paragraphs. Express everything that is happening to your character, around your character, and within your character's thoughts. Any member who feels that they are struggling or will struggle to maintain the 2 paragraph minimum posting limit should contact an Administrator and request a mentor roleplayer to help him/her advance.
Any other concerns or questions can be addressed at the 'Questions' board or by an Administrator.