nevermore girl
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Hey there, I'm nevermore girl, but you can call me Never, I'm returning to this site after a bit of a hiatus--but anyway, I've been roleplaying for around 11 years, and I'm itching to write!
The Important Stuff!
1. I value literacy, punctuation, grammar, capitalization...all that jazz. A typo here and there is completely understandable, as I make mistakes as well, but on the whole, I'd like proper writing. A writing sample is heavily encouraged. Of course, I can provide my own, if you'd like!
2. We don't need to have small talk if you don't want to, but OOC communication is important to me, as I like to know what the game plan is. Besides, I love love love brainstorming and world-building, so you'd best come prepared!
3. As for length, I like to write a fair deal, but I don't have to. I consider myself semi to advanced lit, and I will typically write in the ballpark of 400 words to 1400 words, though I might write a lot more if I get carried away. I tend to match length, but I don't require that you do the same, as long as you give me enough to work with.
4. I like romance, and I usually write as a female character. As I typically prefer m/f, you should be comfortable playing a male character. However, this only applies for main characters, and I like having major and minor side characters to make for a richer, more pudding-y plot. And who doesn't like pudding?
5. I don't write smut, because I am the awkwardest turtle to ever awkward. >u> I'm completely fine with themes that are dark and mature, and I have no problem with language, death, and violence (all to a tasteful degree, anyway), but when it comes to explicit sexual content, I'd prefer to have a fade-to-black scene, or just imply that things went down.
6. As for frequency, I have a fairly busy schedule that is probably only going to get busier. I am online every day, whether it's on my phone or laptop, so I'll be able to answer PMs quite easily, but posts will depend on that day's schedule and how long a post is. Replies might come as frequently as several a day, or as few as a couple times a week. Of course, I am also very accommodating when it comes to busy lives, and I'm a patient person most of the time. c;
7. Please contact me through PM, so that I can keep things nice and orderly!
The Fun Stuff!
*** Indicates interest levels at the moment.
Genres:
+ Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian ***
Anything from the zombie apocalypse to seemingly perfect utopias. Gritty survival, or revolutions, breaking out of the system, etc.
+ Medieval Fantasy/Historical Fantasy **
Almost anything goes here--I love history and fantasy, and this very well might be the one I've done the most.
+ Modern **
You wanna keep it real? Or maybe mix in some trippy supernatural stuff, or dark grungy themes? Whichever, it's all cool.
+ Historical ***
Much like Historical Fantasy, I enjoy this. I will totally research the hell out of the setting if I don't know about it, though.
Fandoms:
+ Game of Thrones/ASOIAF ***
It's got it all, the drama, the tragedy, the intrigue, the magic, and the dragons. How can I say no?
+ Hunger Games *
Welcome to the all-my-friends-are-dead club. I usually prefer OCs, focusing on an AU, or an earlier timeline. All characters should be 18 and older, though.
Random Pairings:
+Royal x Commoner/Servant **
A classic. Could come of the royal sneaking out to the streets dressed up as a commoner, or them fleeing some sort of coup. On the other hand, there is the classic falling-in-love-with-the-stable boy/maid/etc.
+ Royal x Assassin **
Might double as a Target x Assassin pairing.
+ Changeling x Fae **
Could either be set in medieval times for the classic tale or go about it in a gritty Modern Fantasy setting.
+ Mob daughter x Rival mobster ***
A historical setting might be more fun. Plus, the mob princess might not be as innocent or naive as typically expected...
Random Themes:
+ Mental Institution/Asylums ***
Probably paired with a historical setting, like the Victorian Era, or maybe even a crossover with Alice in Wonderland?
+ Arranged Marriages ***
Possibly with some conflict and tension possibilities--like an arranged marriage between warring kingdoms or rival clans, or perhaps one where one side is forced into marrying someone they believe to be under their station due to falling from power or status recently.
+ Forbidden Love ***
Always, always.
Plots:
Well folks, that's all from me. Just keep in mind that I love brainstorming, and I am quite a flexible person. If you like some parts of an idea but have suggestions, let me know! Do you want to smash several themes and pairings together? Let's do it! c; I hope to hear from some of you soon.
The Important Stuff!
1. I value literacy, punctuation, grammar, capitalization...all that jazz. A typo here and there is completely understandable, as I make mistakes as well, but on the whole, I'd like proper writing. A writing sample is heavily encouraged. Of course, I can provide my own, if you'd like!
2. We don't need to have small talk if you don't want to, but OOC communication is important to me, as I like to know what the game plan is. Besides, I love love love brainstorming and world-building, so you'd best come prepared!
3. As for length, I like to write a fair deal, but I don't have to. I consider myself semi to advanced lit, and I will typically write in the ballpark of 400 words to 1400 words, though I might write a lot more if I get carried away. I tend to match length, but I don't require that you do the same, as long as you give me enough to work with.
4. I like romance, and I usually write as a female character. As I typically prefer m/f, you should be comfortable playing a male character. However, this only applies for main characters, and I like having major and minor side characters to make for a richer, more pudding-y plot. And who doesn't like pudding?
5. I don't write smut, because I am the awkwardest turtle to ever awkward. >u> I'm completely fine with themes that are dark and mature, and I have no problem with language, death, and violence (all to a tasteful degree, anyway), but when it comes to explicit sexual content, I'd prefer to have a fade-to-black scene, or just imply that things went down.
6. As for frequency, I have a fairly busy schedule that is probably only going to get busier. I am online every day, whether it's on my phone or laptop, so I'll be able to answer PMs quite easily, but posts will depend on that day's schedule and how long a post is. Replies might come as frequently as several a day, or as few as a couple times a week. Of course, I am also very accommodating when it comes to busy lives, and I'm a patient person most of the time. c;
7. Please contact me through PM, so that I can keep things nice and orderly!
The Fun Stuff!
*** Indicates interest levels at the moment.
Genres:
+ Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian ***
Anything from the zombie apocalypse to seemingly perfect utopias. Gritty survival, or revolutions, breaking out of the system, etc.
+ Medieval Fantasy/Historical Fantasy **
Almost anything goes here--I love history and fantasy, and this very well might be the one I've done the most.
+ Modern **
You wanna keep it real? Or maybe mix in some trippy supernatural stuff, or dark grungy themes? Whichever, it's all cool.
+ Historical ***
Much like Historical Fantasy, I enjoy this. I will totally research the hell out of the setting if I don't know about it, though.
Fandoms:
+ Game of Thrones/ASOIAF ***
It's got it all, the drama, the tragedy, the intrigue, the magic, and the dragons. How can I say no?
+ Hunger Games *
Welcome to the all-my-friends-are-dead club. I usually prefer OCs, focusing on an AU, or an earlier timeline. All characters should be 18 and older, though.
Random Pairings:
+Royal x Commoner/Servant **
A classic. Could come of the royal sneaking out to the streets dressed up as a commoner, or them fleeing some sort of coup. On the other hand, there is the classic falling-in-love-with-the-stable boy/maid/etc.
+ Royal x Assassin **
Might double as a Target x Assassin pairing.
+ Changeling x Fae **
Could either be set in medieval times for the classic tale or go about it in a gritty Modern Fantasy setting.
+ Mob daughter x Rival mobster ***
A historical setting might be more fun. Plus, the mob princess might not be as innocent or naive as typically expected...
Random Themes:
+ Mental Institution/Asylums ***
Probably paired with a historical setting, like the Victorian Era, or maybe even a crossover with Alice in Wonderland?
+ Arranged Marriages ***
Possibly with some conflict and tension possibilities--like an arranged marriage between warring kingdoms or rival clans, or perhaps one where one side is forced into marrying someone they believe to be under their station due to falling from power or status recently.
+ Forbidden Love ***
Always, always.
Plots:
In the heart of this wealthy country, there is a large, grand institution full of unfortunate misfits. Some of them are simply orphans taken off the streets, and others are merely troubled. Not to fear, the good doctor has developed a marvelous way to help these poor children. One day, these children will be able to rejoin the populace as outstanding members of the society. Oh yes, even those rascals over there. Please, right this way, the doctor has been anticipating you all day. It is so generous of you to be making such a donation for these unfortunate souls. This money will be going directly towards getting them books and new clothes--they've been outgrowing them so fast! You will be getting thank you letters from the children soon--the dears, they always insist. It is people like you who are playing a huge part in bettering the world! If only everyone was as charitable.
Right in here, good sir. Now girls, please pour this gentleman some tea--where are your manners? That's right, a proper curtsy. Oh, them? These young ladies have grown up in this fine institution, and have decided to stay and give back to the doctor and the institution by becoming nurses and caretakers here. Don't pay them any mind, it's been a while since they've seen a gentleman of your caliber. Unless, of course...one's caught your eye. We can easily arrange for her to stay and make some ah...small talk, while the good doctor finishes up one of his sessions.
Sooooo yeaaah. Good doctor indeed. So this is kind of like an orphanage/institution, where it's supposed to be all charity and goodwill towards these poor unfortunate souls, but it's something much more sinister than that. Many rich nobles and businessmen make lavish donations, and the tour they are taken on is a very limited and sanitized version of the deplorable state these children live in. They walk away, thinking they're doing some good in the world, but in fact the doctor is simply adding on to his growing wealth. And occasionally, if the right donators talk to right ones in charge, they might be able to spend some private time with one of the older 'graduates' of the institution. Yeah, it's totally a side business of prostitution. >u>
The character I had in mind for this plot is one of these 'graduates,' a girl who has been in the institution since she was quite young. She was a big troublemaker and a bit of a menace, resulting in some unneeded punishment, but she did have this precocious spark in her that some people found charming. And though usually the 'private tea time' was kept to those who were older, a very affluent and influential gentleman had a certain taste for younger girls. After generous donations, she entered that world at the age of nine. She was eventually put aside by that particular man when she reached puberty, but by then she had many other gentlemen callers to tend to. Her defining character trait is that she has becoming exceedingly skilled at putting on an act, depending on what her customers want out of her--the demure, shy virgin, the wanton temptress, the cold, mocking mistress, the passionate maiden in love--but behind those multiple facades, she is a deeply cynical and callous girl, nursing a growing rage and the desire for freedom and revenge.
There are a few different options for the pairing here, depending on the type of tale you are inclined towards: first, it could be the son of the doctor, perhaps also studying to be a doctor of the mind. He could have just started an 'internship' of sorts at the institution, and most likely has seen the girl around before, perhaps several times when they were both children. He might find her an interesting case study, due to her drastic changes in demeanor and personality, and just wants to figure her out. He may not be fully aware of what the institution really does--he might have led a sheltered life up until now. Or, he might know and be disgusted, but not have the power to really change anything, since it's his family's living. Or perhaps he doesn't give a crap, because he doesn't really see them as significant. On the other hand, the girl will see this as an excellent way to exact part of her revenge, by toying with the doctor's own son. This in particular would have themes of revenge, family, and mind fuckery.
The other could be a fellow graduate, a boy who grew up alongside her. They may or may not have been particularly close, because she was a noted troublemaker and those who associated with her could easily be punished along with her--he might have been her only friend, or perhaps just a bystander who always wondered at her rash decisions. Anyways, they are in the same kind of hell, two damaged people with a deep understanding for the trauma they have gone through. It probably is strictly forbidden for the 'graduates' to have some sort of romantic relationship, due to the drama it could stir up, so there's a bit of that dangerous and forbidden theme to it, as well all the angst that could crop up, knowing that neither of them really have any ownership of their bodies. Can they find solace from their cruel reality in each other's arms, or are they too damaged to ever trust so wholly? Might they be able to escape the institution and put their hellish life behind them, or will they be forever shackled to their memories?
Then another could be one of those wealthy young gentlemen that kind of stumble into this whole thing, and perhaps in the beginning he thinks nothing much of it--it's just another variation of a brothel, after all, and maybe his friends tend to frequent such places. After a few encounters, perhaps he starts caring more, and that makes him realize the horror of it all. Meanwhile, the girl might be trying to con him out of his money somehow so she can pay off her 'debt' and escape this hellhole. This one might also have some themes of class and station difference, since she's literally some orphan-turned-whore and he would be from a very prominent family.
Right in here, good sir. Now girls, please pour this gentleman some tea--where are your manners? That's right, a proper curtsy. Oh, them? These young ladies have grown up in this fine institution, and have decided to stay and give back to the doctor and the institution by becoming nurses and caretakers here. Don't pay them any mind, it's been a while since they've seen a gentleman of your caliber. Unless, of course...one's caught your eye. We can easily arrange for her to stay and make some ah...small talk, while the good doctor finishes up one of his sessions.
Sooooo yeaaah. Good doctor indeed. So this is kind of like an orphanage/institution, where it's supposed to be all charity and goodwill towards these poor unfortunate souls, but it's something much more sinister than that. Many rich nobles and businessmen make lavish donations, and the tour they are taken on is a very limited and sanitized version of the deplorable state these children live in. They walk away, thinking they're doing some good in the world, but in fact the doctor is simply adding on to his growing wealth. And occasionally, if the right donators talk to right ones in charge, they might be able to spend some private time with one of the older 'graduates' of the institution. Yeah, it's totally a side business of prostitution. >u>
The character I had in mind for this plot is one of these 'graduates,' a girl who has been in the institution since she was quite young. She was a big troublemaker and a bit of a menace, resulting in some unneeded punishment, but she did have this precocious spark in her that some people found charming. And though usually the 'private tea time' was kept to those who were older, a very affluent and influential gentleman had a certain taste for younger girls. After generous donations, she entered that world at the age of nine. She was eventually put aside by that particular man when she reached puberty, but by then she had many other gentlemen callers to tend to. Her defining character trait is that she has becoming exceedingly skilled at putting on an act, depending on what her customers want out of her--the demure, shy virgin, the wanton temptress, the cold, mocking mistress, the passionate maiden in love--but behind those multiple facades, she is a deeply cynical and callous girl, nursing a growing rage and the desire for freedom and revenge.
There are a few different options for the pairing here, depending on the type of tale you are inclined towards: first, it could be the son of the doctor, perhaps also studying to be a doctor of the mind. He could have just started an 'internship' of sorts at the institution, and most likely has seen the girl around before, perhaps several times when they were both children. He might find her an interesting case study, due to her drastic changes in demeanor and personality, and just wants to figure her out. He may not be fully aware of what the institution really does--he might have led a sheltered life up until now. Or, he might know and be disgusted, but not have the power to really change anything, since it's his family's living. Or perhaps he doesn't give a crap, because he doesn't really see them as significant. On the other hand, the girl will see this as an excellent way to exact part of her revenge, by toying with the doctor's own son. This in particular would have themes of revenge, family, and mind fuckery.
The other could be a fellow graduate, a boy who grew up alongside her. They may or may not have been particularly close, because she was a noted troublemaker and those who associated with her could easily be punished along with her--he might have been her only friend, or perhaps just a bystander who always wondered at her rash decisions. Anyways, they are in the same kind of hell, two damaged people with a deep understanding for the trauma they have gone through. It probably is strictly forbidden for the 'graduates' to have some sort of romantic relationship, due to the drama it could stir up, so there's a bit of that dangerous and forbidden theme to it, as well all the angst that could crop up, knowing that neither of them really have any ownership of their bodies. Can they find solace from their cruel reality in each other's arms, or are they too damaged to ever trust so wholly? Might they be able to escape the institution and put their hellish life behind them, or will they be forever shackled to their memories?
Then another could be one of those wealthy young gentlemen that kind of stumble into this whole thing, and perhaps in the beginning he thinks nothing much of it--it's just another variation of a brothel, after all, and maybe his friends tend to frequent such places. After a few encounters, perhaps he starts caring more, and that makes him realize the horror of it all. Meanwhile, the girl might be trying to con him out of his money somehow so she can pay off her 'debt' and escape this hellhole. This one might also have some themes of class and station difference, since she's literally some orphan-turned-whore and he would be from a very prominent family.
Nearly fifteen years ago, the ruling royal family was overthrown, and their members killed and scattered. One member survived, at the tender age of five, who lived as a street rat. Of course, the current royal family has their own heir roughly the same age. There's some possibilities here--maybe this new family is also overthrown, and their heir escapes to the streets, only to meet the royal-turned-street rat, or maybe they meet out on the street when the current royal wants to explore the outside world...
Might be made even more interesting by having it set not in typical Medieval Europe, but some other countries/cultures--Ancient Egypt, Persia, Japan, Korea. etc, etc.
Might be made even more interesting by having it set not in typical Medieval Europe, but some other countries/cultures--Ancient Egypt, Persia, Japan, Korea. etc, etc.
This is a pitiful story about three people, three different players in a court. A young man, a faithful soldier to his country and sovereign. A young lady of low noble birth and a childhood friend of the soldier. A prince, destined for the crown and surrounded with everything he could desire, and yet never satisfied. The soldier and young lady have always been fond of each other--each other's first love. Years later, she is introduced to the court, and the prince is smitten and begins to pursue her. The prince soon realizes that she is in love with his personal guard, the soldier, and commands him to turn her affections away. Pained, but bound by duty, he struggles to obey, while the girl is caught between the intense affections of the devious prince and her feelings for her childhood friend who seems to have rejected her.
Yeah. I know, I know, another cliche love triangle... I don't know where this one would go. And either male role would be up for grabs, and the atmosphere would change quite abruptly depending on which was chosen to be played mainly. A pairing with the soldier could have bittersweet and forbidden undertones, while a pairing with the prince would be more of a darker romance, with more manipulation, intrigue, and possessive love.
Yeah. I know, I know, another cliche love triangle... I don't know where this one would go. And either male role would be up for grabs, and the atmosphere would change quite abruptly depending on which was chosen to be played mainly. A pairing with the soldier could have bittersweet and forbidden undertones, while a pairing with the prince would be more of a darker romance, with more manipulation, intrigue, and possessive love.
Well folks, that's all from me. Just keep in mind that I love brainstorming, and I am quite a flexible person. If you like some parts of an idea but have suggestions, let me know! Do you want to smash several themes and pairings together? Let's do it! c; I hope to hear from some of you soon.
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