Astoria, Nova Pangaea

𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 —

ADMIN BRU IS: ONLINE | OFFLINE ADMIN VEE IS: ONLINE | OFFLINE STATUS:  accepting every Sunday and Wednesday.

Hello! That is a tough decision, but if we had to choose we'd say Amrit. However both of them would be very welcomed in Astoria!

Excited to read your application!

Due to inactivity or personal reasons, please unfollow:

@rafaelmaduro — rafael maduro

the following roles have been inactive for 10+ days. players have twenty-four hours to either contact the main, or post two interactions on each character.

@gldstreetlights — esra yılmaz, estella martyr

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎, 𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐀𝐍𝐒!

After a busy week that kept us from paying more attention to the main, we’re back and ready to welcome more members to our family! We would absolutely love to see more applications for witches and werewolves in our inbox!

All of our wanted connections are up to date, and here’s a link to our wanted fcs, some come one, come all! We’re a slow-paced yet welcoming city roleplay, with a supernatural vibe to it, and tomorrow is our acceptance day, so join us! We’d love to have you here!

MARCELLA ESPADA-SHIRAZI, our LESLEY ANN-BRANDT, is looking for their PROTÉGÉS/VAMPIRES SHE'S SPONSORED. They’re known to be a UTP / VAMPIRE and they look like UTP. The player ASKS to be contacted prior to applying.

MEET EDA AYLIN SUNAR

AGE: 27 years old

BIRTHDAY: August 19, 1995

GENDER/PRONOUNS: Cis Woman — she/her

OCCUPATION:  Actress & Influencer

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Istambul, Turkey

NEIGHBORHOOD:  Birchwood

HAS LIVED IN ASTORIA FOR: 9 years

CHARACTER INTERVIEW

What makes Astoria still appealing to you? Is it related to personal or work relationships?

“Both, I guess.” Eda replied with a shrug, lacking the enthusiams she usually spoke to people with. After all, this wasn't a regular interview or an Instagram live. This was the government checking in on her for whatever reason. Census, maybe. “I kind of need the safety this place offers in terms of full moon, otherwise, I might have taken my chances on Broadway or the West End.” A light chuckle escaped her lips. Not that she would actually make it to these two places given her late theatrical awake, but hey... she did love a challenge. “Anyway, I like it here, though. I think that's a nice thing to say, right? Make a little brochure and the like. But yeah, I like it here. It's been good for my carrer, so I can't really complain, can I?”

What’s something about your personality that you’re proud of? And what would you like to change?

“I'll start with something I'd like to change... because then I can end this question by saying something incredible about myself.” She offered the enterviewer a sly smirk, because if there was something that Eda loved doing, was to put herself in the spotlight—under a great light, of course. "I'd like to be less self-centered. I guess it's something that comes with the job. Even though theater folks are more into the community that theatre brings, ask any actor you know... they'll probably spend hours talking about themselves. Like I said—it comes with the job. We're each other's favorite people. Well... some, not so much. Damn... some people really do hate themselves. Anyways..." Eda drew in a breath, indicating she wanted to cut her story short, and followed up on the interview. "What I love about my personality is how great of a conversationalist I can be. Seriously... I can talk about anything under the sun. If I don't know what it is, I'll BS my way through it. Fake it til you make it, right? BUT—don't half-ass your way to the top."

Please elaborate on any violent circumstances you may have been involved with in the past.

“Any kind of violence?” The petite brunette pressed her lips together. What the Turkish media had put herself and her mother through, had been some kind of violence, right? The way they violated her privacy like that and eventually, forced her family to move to Nova Pangaea because of who they were? That was also not cool. "I guess my family and I suffered a lot at the hands of reporters back in the day. Although our violence wasn't physical it did a lot of damage to my life, my mother and father's, and of course, my sister's too." Pause. "Other than that, I've been mugged a couple of times in the subway. You guys should really increase the security in some lines, you know?"

Your thoughts about supernatural beings.

“They're okay.” Again, another shrug. "I could have gone without having to feed every full moon, but I guess it could have been worse. I could have to shift every month... or maybe live forever and see everyone I love die before me. Humans don't have it easy either... I mean, have you noticed how boring their lives are?" She teased as her blabbing personality started to pierce through her seriousness a couple of questions before. "I'm joking, I'm joking. Well... I don't really have thoughts on the supernatural because it's all I've ever known. Had I known any other life, I might have something else to share, but, I don't know. We're just like everyone else? Some with extra flavor."

𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄! The following roles have been accepted:

eda sunar played by bru

𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐍𝐓 #𝟎𝟎𝟐: 𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍

November 8th. In the morning hours of a mundane Tuesday, astorians and every other person inhabiting Nova Pangaea is presented with the Beaver Moon. This month’s full moon is accompanied by a total lunar eclipse, meaning the moon, sun, and earth stand in a line with our planet in the middle. During Beaver Moon, it’s been known throughout history that werewolves usually present a protective behavior of their own, urging for security during this specific lunar phase. Therefore, it’s advised not to meddle with any packs during this time. 

The eclipse happening alongside the Beaver Moon, causes the werewolves to be unable to shift, therefore they’ll feel their inner wolf trying to escape from its cage and being unable to do so; which enhances their frustration during the day during the full moon. For the other species, the particular shade of red that comes along a total lunar eclipse, will cause others to lose control of their own magic or nature. Vampires and Concubi will notice a shift in their hunger as they’ll desire to feed more frequently and urge for more, and witches that aren’t in control of their own magic or tries to use their secondary power, could lose hold of it.

Those who had the werewolf gene, and would, eventually face the transformations during full moon at November 8th, despite the effects of the lunar eclipse, the council still stated Alphas take to necessary precautions to ensure werewolves restrain themselves from being close to anyone other than their own pack - if they were in one, and for the rest of the population to remain vigilant.

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𝐁𝐄𝐀𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐌𝐎𝐎𝐍 — 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚𝙧

Werewolves prepared themselves for the usual full moon that accompanied a lunar eclipse, which this time will be a total lunar eclipse causing the moon to offer a shade of red, leading to its common name: the blood moon. Researchers usually offered to the media their perspective for the full moon, so supernatural and human beings could be prepared for what’s to come without any surprises.

Although the eclipse would cause werewolves to be unable to transform into their wolf form, the research stated that vampires and concubi could have an extra hunger during the full moon’s peak. Thankfully it’s a morning peak and, expectantly, there’s nothing to worry about. Either way, astorians are always reminded to stay cautious. After all, this is a safe haven.

MEET MARCELLA "MARS" ESPADA-SHIRAZI

AGE: 38 years old (571)

BIRTHDAY: June 30, 1451

GENDER/PRONOUNS: Cis woman — she/her

OCCUPATION:  Private detective (works out of a rented office in Avebury Offices)

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Cape Town, South Africa

NEIGHBORHOOD:  Hearthstone Bay

HAS LIVED IN ASTORIA FOR: 113 years

CHARACTER INTERVIEW

What makes Astoria still appealing to you? Is it related to personal or work relationships?

The way her face contorts into a grimace is fleeting but apparent, yet despite her features softening it's only somewhat. There's still a sharpness to her gaze, a silent scrutiny. "Personal." Her voice is flat, tone clipped. Vexation prickles the underside of her skin at the flash of memories in her mind, like a brief explosion and for a second she feels blinded by them like a human having dared a glance at the sun. Memories she'd rather not think about in the presence of this stranger. She continues after a brief, but choking silence. "While it's rather crowded for my tastes, I'll take the denser population to somewhere riddled with hunters lurking at every turn and supernaturals aren't able to have a free-for-all and do whatever they wish with little to no consequence. Work I can find just about anywhere, and even if that were to fall through there are always other options."

What’s something about your personality that you’re proud of? And what would you like to change?

Marcella barks out a strangled, terse laugh. There is nothing more to be proud of. Maybe her ability to care so deeply for someone she would bring down the heavens and set the world ablaze for them if they so wished it, if it meant keeping them safe, but this too doesn't seem like an admirable quality to possess. The quiet stretches on and she shifts in her seat. Finally, Marcella heaves a weary sigh. "I'd say my sense of justice, but..." She trails off and her brow crinkles into a small frown of dissatisfaction. Marcella shakes her head. "No, it's warped and justice is little more than a pretty word, so I'll go with my determination." She supposes it's sufficient and she doesn't wish to wrack her brain further only to reject every other trait she thinks of. "It's the only reason I'm still alive, for better or worse. I won't give up on someone or something I've promised my time and effort to until I see that promise to the end. As for my flaws? Well, I have many that could use work, I'm sure, yet..." Her lips twist into a sardonic smirk. "My vengeful nature," she hisses through gritted teeth. "My wrath is not explosive; I don't lash out at others typically without provocation. It's more internalized for what I couldn't save, for what I lost, for what I am now." Which is more than the person needed to know, but once loosed like arrows she couldn't call back her words. "But it does mean I'm colder these years, colder and closed off. And I'm always hunting, in my own way, for those who have done wrong. It sates my own hunger for... Well, it doesn't matter." She gives a dismissive shrug and leans back in her chair.

Please elaborate on any violent circumstances you may have been involved with in the past.

This elicits a low groan. Marcella inhales deeply and folds her arms across her chest. She really should've known this question was coming and the more she considers it the more irritated she feels. "A lot and for a very long time. But the abridged version is I used to be a lawyer once, long ago. I still keep up with the subject, but I threw away my lawyer's badge when-" She averts her stare for the first time and her voice drops to something between a whisper and a snarl -- a strained sound. "My daughter was taken from me and I hunted down those at fault for her death." There's a short pause as Marcella straightens up once more mouth tugging into a frown and brows knitting together as she meets the interviewer's stare. A smoldering rage, a quiet anguish, but most of all a bone-deep exhaustion swirl in her dark eyes. "And that's when I found out I was unfortunately good at it and made it something lucrative despite having no desire to do so. Yes, I killed my husband. No, I do not regret it. I've given up the business of killing a long time ago though. I did become a lawyer again under a different identity, but gave it up for good. However, that part of the story is irrelevant." She lets out another sigh. "So now I'm tired and bitter and for some reason I'm still trying to survive." She flashes the interviewer a smile that doesn't reach her eyes.

Your thoughts about supernatural beings.

Marcella's shoulders raise in a shrug of indifference. "I have no qualms with them for what they are. However, I do take issue when they force others to become like them." There's a surge of hot anger that makes her blood simmer, but she only clenches her jaw and sucks in a sharp breath through her nose. "I never wanted to be a vampire. I wish I wasn't, but I am now because of a vampire I had the misfortune of meeting centuries ago."

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𝐖𝐄𝐋𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐄! The following roles have been accepted:

marcella espada-shirazi played by emma

Hello! Of course, we'd love to have a private detective in Astoria, so you're more than welcome to apply with one for our roleplay!

Looking forward to reading your application!

Hi! If you don’t apply right away with both characters you’d like to develop in Astoria, you’ll have to wait a week to apply for your second. 

The reason why would be because, we believe that there’s a reason behind people’s choice to apply with only one characters instead of two right off the bat, and that week gives you plenty of time to see if you get used to the plot and environment prior to deciding if you’d like to have an additional role. Besides, you’ll see that a week is not that much long either!

Hope this helps and apply, apply!

Hello! We have no issues with using a faceclaim (that isn’t part of our banned list) that doesn’t have plenty of gifs — or that has no gifs at all. So, you’re more than welcomed to apply and be part of Astoria with the faceclaim of your choice.

Just please, bear in mind that your first character should have a faceclaim of color and with that you’re good to go!

Looking forward to reading your application!

Hi! In our lore, only witches and werewolves have groups of their own. Vampires don't need the collective, although nothing keeps them from forming any sort of bonds within groups. It's just not mandatory.

Thank you for your question!