The "Extraordinary" Circus.
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Wateryes
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I learn French myself, and it's kinda my worst subject, so I really don't like it. But isn't Norwegian like really hard to learn? I don't know, I just got the impression that foreigners think it's hard..
Mendaian
The Wandering One
For me personally it was interesting, more than difficult. But then again I can fluently speak Hungarian, so languages aren't that difficult for me to learn.
Mendaian
The Wandering One
cool, and no problem.
Chiryu
New Member
Oh right! I still had a qeustion I wanted to ask. Where do the people working in the circus stay? Do they have their own wagon or small house that they stay in? And does the circus move or is it situated in one location?
No worries, ask away!
Circus'll be nomadic; so it'll stay in one location for a while, then once business starts to die down or if they think people might be starting to suspect there's something odd about it, they'll pack up and move along.
The manager'll have a planned route with locations ready for when they have to move, and generally of planned roughly how long they'll be staying, but if business is unexpectedly good they might stay longer.
As for accomadation there'll be a part of the circus tent that's magically sealed off with an eating area and rooms, communal areas etc divided up, and on the road people'll be in wagons etc.
If people want to have their characters share rooms with a bunk mate, or have their own space, I'll leave up to them.
Once we start if there's an area of the circus you think there should be that hasnt been mentioned, by all means bring it up.
If I have a spare minute I might draw a tent map.
Circus'll be nomadic; so it'll stay in one location for a while, then once business starts to die down or if they think people might be starting to suspect there's something odd about it, they'll pack up and move along.
The manager'll have a planned route with locations ready for when they have to move, and generally of planned roughly how long they'll be staying, but if business is unexpectedly good they might stay longer.
As for accomadation there'll be a part of the circus tent that's magically sealed off with an eating area and rooms, communal areas etc divided up, and on the road people'll be in wagons etc.
If people want to have their characters share rooms with a bunk mate, or have their own space, I'll leave up to them.
Once we start if there's an area of the circus you think there should be that hasnt been mentioned, by all means bring it up.
If I have a spare minute I might draw a tent map.
Wateryes
New Member
That's awesomeMendaian said:
Mendaian
The Wandering One
Thanks hah I only learned Hungarian because my grandmother, and father only knew Hungarian.
So Wateryes; theres absolutely no rush with making a character, take as long as you want, but do you have any particular role/performance in mind?
Just so if you do have something specific I can put your name on the role list, to stop someone ending up taking a role you were thinking of in the meantime.
If you havent thought of one yet then thats cool too, just dont want you to end up having to rethink a character haha.
Just so if you do have something specific I can put your name on the role list, to stop someone ending up taking a role you were thinking of in the meantime.
If you havent thought of one yet then thats cool too, just dont want you to end up having to rethink a character haha.
Wateryes
New Member
I wish I knew more languages, almost no one outside Norway speaks Norwegian 
And, yeah, I have the most basic stuff for my character, so I'll just put it out and add the rest later
And, yeah, I have the most basic stuff for my character, so I'll just put it out and add the rest later
Alright, cool. Yeah that sounds good.
And throwing my two cents into the language chat; I can read and speak old-anglish, and old latin.
So basically dead languages haha.
Im alright with french, spanish, and japanese, but not by any means fluent.
And Norwegians awesome.
Im from England but from the more rural area, and from my accent some people (I'll be honest, mainly Americans) refuse to believe that Im not Norweigan or Icelandic haha.
I cant speak a word of it, though.
And throwing my two cents into the language chat; I can read and speak old-anglish, and old latin.
So basically dead languages haha.
Im alright with french, spanish, and japanese, but not by any means fluent.
And Norwegians awesome.
Im from England but from the more rural area, and from my accent some people (I'll be honest, mainly Americans) refuse to believe that Im not Norweigan or Icelandic haha.
I cant speak a word of it, though.
Wateryes
New Member
Name: Aileen. Her surname was Anderson, but she dropped it after joining the circus, so now it’s only Aileen.
Nickname: Some call her Lena.
Age (appearance/actual): 17
Sex: Female
Orientation (Optional): Mainly straight.
Species: Human, but with traces of demon-blood. (I don’t know, haha)
Powers: Aileen can control fire to a certain degree. She can make fire with her bare hands, and she is almost entirely immune to heat.
Performing role (Optional): Fire dancing. She makes choreographies involving making shapes with fire and also “breathing” fire and juggling flares.
Secondary position (Optional): She helps with whatever is needed, including working as an assistant for magicians, but she prefers performing on her own.
History before circus:
Aileen’s background story is a rather tragic. When she was only a kid, she sat her house on fire, even though it was an accident . She was already adopted without knowing who her parents were. Her new family was quite all right, but she never got the feeling of belonging before she was picked up by the circus. The fire started with her playing near the fireplace and somehow the carpet took fire, and eventually the whole house burnt down. Police later said it was just an awful accident, but Aileen is certain it was her fault the fire started in the first place. Aileen got out safe with her adoptive parents, but the house couldn’t be saved. After that, Aileen ran away and she has never seen her former family again.
History in circus (Unless just joining):
Aileen has been living at the circus for four years, so she’s very attached to the people there and the circus itself. All though she knows most of her new family well and loves them very much, she has always been the one to stay in the back, glad that they accept it.
Personality:
Aileen is not a very outgoing person at all, but can’t be describes as shy. She takes everything as it comes and is not scared of a challenge. Even though, she dislikes too much change because the chaos that affected her childhood.
To many, Aileen may seem a bit mysterious due to her withdrawn person and often emotionless expression. She never starts a conversation herself just to have a chat, but if you are interesting to her, you may get to know things about her that no one else does.
Likes/Dislikes:
Likes: She simply loves chocolate, so if you want to get her at her good side, you should offer her some. She'll probably be happy. Also, music, dancing, playing with fire (literally) and listening to stories are some of the few things that make her smile.
Dislikes: Annoying, stuck-up or arrogant people. Also, she hates being cold.
Appearance: Aileen has very dark hair with eyes almost as black. She is a bit short, but you should not underestimate her as weak, which would be very wrong. She usually wears a dark hoodie and a dark, long coat when she’s off stage, which makes her even more mysterious at first sight.
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Performing appearance (if wanted):
While performing she uses dark clothing as well, often short tops and skinny, black pants.
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Hope it's okay that I added fire dancing as a performance
Nickname: Some call her Lena.
Age (appearance/actual): 17
Sex: Female
Orientation (Optional): Mainly straight.
Species: Human, but with traces of demon-blood. (I don’t know, haha)
Powers: Aileen can control fire to a certain degree. She can make fire with her bare hands, and she is almost entirely immune to heat.
Performing role (Optional): Fire dancing. She makes choreographies involving making shapes with fire and also “breathing” fire and juggling flares.
Secondary position (Optional): She helps with whatever is needed, including working as an assistant for magicians, but she prefers performing on her own.
History before circus:
Aileen’s background story is a rather tragic. When she was only a kid, she sat her house on fire, even though it was an accident . She was already adopted without knowing who her parents were. Her new family was quite all right, but she never got the feeling of belonging before she was picked up by the circus. The fire started with her playing near the fireplace and somehow the carpet took fire, and eventually the whole house burnt down. Police later said it was just an awful accident, but Aileen is certain it was her fault the fire started in the first place. Aileen got out safe with her adoptive parents, but the house couldn’t be saved. After that, Aileen ran away and she has never seen her former family again.
History in circus (Unless just joining):
Aileen has been living at the circus for four years, so she’s very attached to the people there and the circus itself. All though she knows most of her new family well and loves them very much, she has always been the one to stay in the back, glad that they accept it.
Personality:
Aileen is not a very outgoing person at all, but can’t be describes as shy. She takes everything as it comes and is not scared of a challenge. Even though, she dislikes too much change because the chaos that affected her childhood.
To many, Aileen may seem a bit mysterious due to her withdrawn person and often emotionless expression. She never starts a conversation herself just to have a chat, but if you are interesting to her, you may get to know things about her that no one else does.
Likes/Dislikes:
Likes: She simply loves chocolate, so if you want to get her at her good side, you should offer her some. She'll probably be happy. Also, music, dancing, playing with fire (literally) and listening to stories are some of the few things that make her smile.
Dislikes: Annoying, stuck-up or arrogant people. Also, she hates being cold.
Appearance: Aileen has very dark hair with eyes almost as black. She is a bit short, but you should not underestimate her as weak, which would be very wrong. She usually wears a dark hoodie and a dark, long coat when she’s off stage, which makes her even more mysterious at first sight.
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Performing appearance (if wanted):
While performing she uses dark clothing as well, often short tops and skinny, black pants.
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Hope it's okay that I added fire dancing as a performance
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Neato, thats great!
~Accepted~, welcome to the family
And yeah thats fine haha.
I thought of it but then entirely forgot to put it on the list haha.
Ooh, and obligatory while mentioning language, does anyone know the Welsh word for microwave?
Its like the most awesome word ever.
~Accepted~, welcome to the family
And yeah thats fine haha.
I thought of it but then entirely forgot to put it on the list haha.
Ooh, and obligatory while mentioning language, does anyone know the Welsh word for microwave?
Its like the most awesome word ever.
Wateryes
New Member
Yay, I'm looking forward to starting
Yes, I've heard it before, and I know it's super awesome, but I can't remember xP
Yes, I've heard it before, and I know it's super awesome, but I can't remember xP
Chiryu
New Member
I just looked it up and hahaha. That's a ridiculous word.
I expected it to be something simple like 'foodwarmer' or something, but this is way better. Haha.
I expected it to be something simple like 'foodwarmer' or something, but this is way better. Haha.
Yeah, basically me and ayeaye just need to sort out manager and ringleader together since theyve going to have semi shared history, then we can start.
And yeah haha, Popty Ping is amazing.
It's even better completely untranslated though.
Actually written in Welsh It's 'Poppa-da-Ping!'
And technically spelt incorrectly if the exclamation mark isnt there haha.
I cant not laugh when I say it.
And yeah haha, Popty Ping is amazing.
It's even better completely untranslated though.
Actually written in Welsh It's 'Poppa-da-Ping!'
And technically spelt incorrectly if the exclamation mark isnt there haha.
I cant not laugh when I say it.
heysappho
Teifling Rogue
We can start whenever Tem feels were adequate on starting members. I'm currently on the road using my phone, so I won't have anything for the manager up until i get home in about an hour. And with the map, I can draw it out if you'd like and upload it from my phone. It won't be a digital, but a drawing. Up to you, aha.
definitely cool character, Watereyes. I'm really excited to have a fire dancer in the mix!
definitely cool character, Watereyes. I'm really excited to have a fire dancer in the mix!
Wateryes
New Member
Haha, thanks 
Yeah I reckon we have enough people to start ayeaye, unless you vehemently disagree 
And if you'd like to do a map, that would be fantastic!
For starting, I'll give it up to a vote.
We can either: 1; Start now with a bit of down time in the afternoon before the circus is open to get into the swing of it, and have ringleader/manager in their 'offices' unvailable until we get them up, or 2; just wait until they're done
Im quite happy to get started now if people like~
And if you'd like to do a map, that would be fantastic!
For starting, I'll give it up to a vote.
We can either: 1; Start now with a bit of down time in the afternoon before the circus is open to get into the swing of it, and have ringleader/manager in their 'offices' unvailable until we get them up, or 2; just wait until they're done
Im quite happy to get started now if people like~
Chiryu
New Member
Tem, that's the best thing I've heard in days haha. I can't stop laughing right now.
Aye, you actually made a map? Because that is pretty awesome I have to say. c:
Watereyes, I like the idea of the fire dancer. It's a nice addition to the group we have now. ^^
Also, in general, being a newbie on this site, a random question again:
Is it actually normal for a lot of OOC talk to go into Character Sign Up area? Or is it
Aaaand I vote both. c: I don't care honestly haha.
Aye, you actually made a map? Because that is pretty awesome I have to say. c:
Watereyes, I like the idea of the fire dancer. It's a nice addition to the group we have now. ^^
Also, in general, being a newbie on this site, a random question again:
Is it actually normal for a lot of OOC talk to go into Character Sign Up area? Or is it
Aaaand I vote both. c: I don't care honestly haha.
It's...not protocol to talk in character sheet, but...it is quite common haha, at least while the rp actually starts.
There is actually an OOC tab, but honestly the character creation regularly takes its place haha.
...We should probably move to the OOC tab once the rp actually starts though
Generally what happens (Exactly like what's happened here) is someone makes a comment about a character skelly, which in turn devolves into random discussion haha
There is actually an OOC tab, but honestly the character creation regularly takes its place haha.
...We should probably move to the OOC tab once the rp actually starts though
Generally what happens (Exactly like what's happened here) is someone makes a comment about a character skelly, which in turn devolves into random discussion haha
heysappho
Teifling Rogue
Yeah haha. I don't mind either. I might be a little slow on replys but that's alright. Does anyone have a roommate idea now while I'm drawing it?
Wateryes
New Member
I don't have time to start today I think... Is it okay if I just jump in tomorrow?
No you have to stay and post tonight.
Nah haha, of course you can
Just post whenever you can.
Obviously a healthy amount of posting is encoraged, but no ones going to get booted out for missing a day or anything like that.
Me and Ayeaye are benevolent overlords rp runners.
Oh and @ayezombie , Florence is very much the sort of person who would like a roommate, but only if someone else wants one too.
Nah haha, of course you can
Just post whenever you can.
Obviously a healthy amount of posting is encoraged, but no ones going to get booted out for missing a day or anything like that.
Me and Ayeaye are benevolent overlords rp runners.
Oh and @ayezombie , Florence is very much the sort of person who would like a roommate, but only if someone else wants one too.
