New Application: Lander of Halsferry

[SharpGn2]

Do you have any prior experience with Requiem? If so, please detail when (and what characters, if desired) you previously played: I do not have any prior experience with Requiem

Briefly summarize your prior role-playing experience in a sentence or two: I’ve played/DM’ed D&D as well as played on heavy RP servers of NWN/NWN2 for roughly 14 years.

Why do you wish to play on Requiem, and what do you expect from the shard? I was informed of Requiem by a friend – I never had a chance to try out UO, and to be able to do so with heavy RP and an interesting premise sounds awesome!

What will your character’s name be?:
Lander of Halsferry

Please briefly describe the physical attributes of your character, including age, looks, height, weight and any notable features: Lander appears in his Late Twenties, possibly Early Thirties, notably tall (6’3) and broad. A crop of dark brown hair, swept back, along with a somewhat kept beard of the same color, surrounds a face tanned from a life outdoors; a low brow and high cheekbones nearly hide the gaze of dark green eyes.

Briefly state your character’s intentions or motivations for entering the First Province: Lander spent his formative years – and a good portion of his life – on the move, building and rebuilding what meager life his family could sustain. Skilled workers all, there was always a need- but not always a priority for their livelihood. Slowly but surely, the family dwindled.
Lander was raised with the belief that behind every blade and shield bearer was a cadre of men and women working toward stability. Alone and with little prospect, he makes his way toward the First Province. Skilled men surely must be needed.

Briefly provide a pertinent detail or notable quality of your character’s history (this does not have to be exhaustive nor revealing of any information you wish to keep secret): Lander has travelled a great deal of his life; but where it began is all but lost to time and memory. Halsferry was a very small and nearly completed project of his Fathers’ – a simple chain ferry across an otherwise troublesome bend of a river.
Lander was only a tike when the Torment took his home from him- but he holds to the name in remembrance – and in personal reflection – of what can be.

Briefly write an in-character response to the following scenario:

You have finally arrived at your destination; the Rumbling Pass checkpoint. Before you stands a massive outpost, looking to have been erected only recently, of which is patrolled by numerous Legionnaires and Church Templar. The outpost guards the only viable entrance to the recently quarantined First Province; the home of Tor, the fallen capital of the Republic. Sitting at the foot of the massive mountain line that effectively contains the First Province within, the outpost serves as the last obstacle you must overcome before gaining entry into the quarantined territory. You and others like you assemble outside of the palisades of the outpost, awaiting the opportunity to speak your case to the presiding Legion officiant who is processing admittance to the Province.
You watch as but a scant few of the dozens that approach the officiant, whom stands at the outer gates of the outpost flanked by a few heavily armored Legionnaires, are actually allowed to pass through the man-door and into the outpost. You see some slip pieces of gold to the officiant, while others plead their cases and rationale as to why they should be allowed to enter the recently fallen territory. Some appear to provide some sort of paperwork to the officiant, whom promptly waves them through. While eavesdropping, you manage to overhear the well-rehearsed speech the officiant provides to those whom don’t provide paperwork or grease his palm.
“By decree of the Venerated Church, the First Province is considered to be a mortal health hazard, and as such, is quarantined under Article Eighteen of the Republic Treatise of Health Act of 1320. Citizens who do not possess a Quarantine Visa issued by one of the recognized Factions of the Republic are considered non-essential to the reclamation of the First Province. Under Article Eighteen, non-essentials seeking entry into an official quarantine zone must petition for entry into a said zone, and state just cause for the issuing of a visa by the perimeter authority. State your business and make it good, citizen; we’ve enough bodies in there to keep us busy for months without adding yours to the pile.”
You ponder the situation for a moment, evaluating your options. It’s well known that with the right connections and the right amount of coin, one can get their hands on a Quarantine Visa from any one of the major Factions of the Republic, or even a passable counterfeit from more nefarious sources. At the same time, it would appear that the officiant doesn’t appear to be above some simple bribery. However, you’re sure that some of those let in appeared to have made a convincing case with the officiant. Gathering your wits, you make your decision as to how to gain access to the First Province.

Lander draws breath, standing at his height with a plain gaze.
“I’m Lander a’Halsferry, a man whose been accused of being a half-decent Forrester in my days. I was born, raised, and lived as a man of labor and skill, applying my trade and doing what I can for my fellow man. Praise be to the Brave and the Bold – I offer my labor and knowledge of the land, and its yield, to aide them in, Decus willing, the days of reclaiming the First Province.
“I’m not here t’blow any smoke in yer’face. I’m here to work.”

[Kristijonas]

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