Joining

Welcome to Avalon and Azura:

Two very special schools, for very special teenagers.

Thank you for taking a moment and stepping onto our corner of the internet. Before moving on to making your character, we ask that you sit down for a moment and read through our rules. At Shadowside, we try to do things a little differently than your standard RP site, so it's important you read and understand our policies on things like Death. You can find the board rules Here. And our policies on Death and Everything Else can be found Here.

We also pride ourselves on making a truly linear storyline which encourages world building, and working together to make your ideas happen. To better grasp on what's going on in character, please head over to the Story So Far forum.

For the most part, you're only limited by your imagination here.

Joining
Below all of this is the Student Template, but before you run off to go fill it out, let me make your life a little bit easier by explaining some things. When you complete the template below and post it in enrollment, you are made a New Student. As a New Student you can go straight to any New Student forum and start posting with other members, we only require you do not use your powers until you have finished your profile review. As well you may have your second character any time if they go to the opposing school as your first character. Otherwise, you'll need to wait until you get 10 posts to have a third character, or to have a second character that goes to the same school as your first.

First off, we're a mid to advance lit board. Though we Do Not have any minimum requirements for posting, we Do test you when it comes to making your profile. Don't let that worry you though! We look closely at the profile to benefit everybody. So please be descriptive. One-liners and picture-only replies to parts of the template won't be accepted. (If you're unsure, you can always look over already accepted profiles to see how much others have written.)

One more thing! If your friend referred you to our board check out This referral program!

Now let's break down some of the more important sections.

History

 * Remember that Evo's Dawn--when the world changed because humans with super powers began sprouting--happened in 2007. Not that long ago. How it effected your character is very important.

Race

 * The two most used races are Evotelluric and Magi. Evos are those who were born human, but became supernatural after Evo's Dawn. ((*OFFICIAL SPOILER: THERE WERE SOME EVOTELLURIC BEFORE THE DAWN.)) Magi are those who use magic and have been around much, much longer. Then there are common folklore races, such as Vampires and Werewolves--if you choose a race from common folklore, you're free to decide their history, and everything about them. And then finally, there are yourcustom races. You may not make your own race until you reach 50 posts. For more information on custom races, click here

School

 * Azura school had been designed for those fresh from Evo's Dawn. This school is made for the Evotelluric and other, abnormal races. Avalon, on the other hand, had been created for those who already existed. The Magi people, and technology-based beings. Both schools share the same campus, and even many classes.

Weapons

 * Students may have weapons, but may not carry them around on campus. While on campus, students either store their weapons in the Bushido Chambers, or purchase a Bag of Holding (found at the Student Store) to conceal it. Of course, weapons can be checked back out for various purposes, but they still can not be carried around campus unless a teacher instructs otherwise.

Magic Spells/Special Abilities

 * A new student can only start out with three powers max. And these powers must beweak. Or you can have one stronger power. We have a leveling system, allowing you to get stronger with time. This is talked about in another topic. When making your powers, think very carefully. What can they do? What can't they do? How long? How big? How strong? It's like what? Don't be embarrassed if your profile isn't accepted right away! We'll assist you very nicely and we really do want you to get accepted as quickly as possible.

Character Profile Template
[b]Student Template Version 2.1[/b] [b]Student Name:[/b] (Please list real name first, then any nicknames or other identities) [b]Gender:[/b] (Please indicate the physical gender of your character.) [b]Age:[/b] (including a date of birth might be recommended so you can track your characters age. Both campuses accept 12-19 year olds.) [b]Race:[/b] (Please limit your first character to either a pre-existing race or use the standard Evotelluric or Human.) [b]Physical Appearance:[/b] (Though we have no minimum requirements, please attempt your best to give us a full view of your character. Describe their body, the clothes they like to wear, how much prep time it takes to go from 'just woke up' to 'ready for adventure!'. In any case, pictures are accepted, but in case the link goes bad please provide a written description. Oh, also, pictures do not cover your character's appearance in the fact that they normally should have more than just one set of clothes to wear) [b]Personality[/b] (once again, no minimum requirements, but this is the first introduction we really get to your character. Think about their hobbies, habits, vices, perspectives and favorite subjects. Do they have fears and dreams? All of these are great potential material that can help your actual posting to gain some fundamental detail and thus complete the character.) [b]History:[/b] (this is the icing on the cake so to speak, the chance for us to know what your character has been through to make them how they are today. Family, friends, and major to minor events are great material to work with. Since Azura and Avalon are both currently providing free scholarships to attend, all you need to really tell us is why your character has come to this campus.) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [b][i]((This section is for you to fill out, but the staff will post it up under your approved profile. This way, you can access your appearance, personality, and etc to update at your will, and we can make sure that new powers don't appear without approval. This also means less work for you, since it becomes our responsibility to add in the points you earn for attending class.))[/i][/b] [b]School:[/b] [b]Designation/Primary Magic Principle:[/b] (This is not a power per say, but the focus of what your characters powers aim to achieve. Some might think of it as an arch type, but having a central goal can help us to interpret how your powers function) ((Please note in the below sections you are permitted 3 weak powers or abilities total to start.)) [b]Magic Spells/Special Abilities:[/b] (in this world, the normal character is going to be attending either Avalon or Azura looking to grow in their abilities or powers. There will of course be exceptions, but this is where your spells or powers are listed.) [b]Training:[/b] (Any training styles can be listed here, basic generally means you know generally about a form of fighting; punches, kicks, throws generally how a person fights and sometimes messes up with. Specialized training, as well as more advanced forms of fighting that give your characters skills or talents beyond the normal teenager are considered powers. If your character has no training feel free to list this section as n/a) [b]Inventory/Equipment:[/b] (Please remember that weapons are only allowed on campus when they are coded, identified, and locked up. Using your weapon on campus without teacher permission can result in it being restricted from you. Otherwise, this is where you can also list stuff like armor, potions, thieving equipment, etc. The following device supplied by the school and dosen’t count towards your three powers.) [i][u]P.L.E.A.S.E.D.:[/u] Poly Linguistic Enlightenment And Service Extension Device[/i] This little device comes standard to all students enrolling at either AEA or AMTI. Using a combination of Bluetooth technology and a unique brand of communication magic, this little beauty will translate any known, human language into your native language as it's spoken with only a point-five second lag. Aesthetically, it's either blue or red pending on your school colors and clips onto the ear as if a wireless cell phone accessory. Please enjoy your stay on the Twin Campus. [b]Credit Tally Total:[/b] (once again, please see the rules for this. The number of credits you have earned is key to moving up in grades. You start with 0) [b]Current Available Credit:[/b] (Looking at this will instantly tell you whether you can apply for a power. You start with 0) [spoiler=Credit History:]0 New Character Accepted - staffer 00/00/00[/spoiler]