House Ravenstad



Hello, @TcareyIsTaken! Thank you for applying for a family position in the Ravenstad House. Let's review.
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Overall, your application is well written out, and you have put good thought into what you want from Laudus, as well from the Ravenstad House as a whole. My biggest concern is of course, your motivation and dedication. As you are aware, upon induction into the House, cousin line characters require a 60/40 spread. What does this mean? Well 60% of your "Roleplay time" should be spent on Laudus. I believe you can hit this mark with full ease and no worry, but I fear your motivation could be fleeting if you don't take to this character as much as you think you will. -- After concurring with your references, as well as others who gave good advice, I've come to a conclusion.
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You've been accepted into House Ravenstad under a One Month Trial. This means for one month, you will be able to play Laudus as you would any character, however, you may not make an Application yet, it is temporary rights. During that month, play him as you normally would. With this, I would like to see and test the waters of your motivation and dedication to this idea, as well as lend a helping hand in improving the character, and/or altering him, to suit the needs of the house or yourself. At the end of the month tenure (March 2nd), I will reconvene with you once more, and review the month.
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Your Status: Accepted with a One Month Trial!
 
Update!

The Ravenstad Ruler Spotlight Section has been fully fleshed out and updated! You can now read about each Ravenstad past ruler, featuring a nifty little quote from the The Hinterlandish Chronicles regarding them. Big thanks to @AntonVoron for writing a few, and with the quotes. We're thinking of doing a few more expansions on Hinterlandish/Ravenstad lore like this as well, so stay tuned.
 
Hello, @TcareyIsTaken! Thank you for applying for a family position in the Ravenstad House. Let's review.
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Overall, your application is well written out, and you have put good thought into what you want from Laudus, as well from the Ravenstad House as a whole. My biggest concern is of course, your motivation and dedication. As you are aware, upon induction into the House, cousin line characters require a 60/40 spread. What does this mean? Well 60% of your "Roleplay time" should be spent on Laudus. I believe you can hit this mark with full ease and no worry, but I fear your motivation could be fleeting if you don't take to this character as much as you think you will. -- After concurring with your references, as well as others who gave good advice, I've come to a conclusion.
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You've been accepted into House Ravenstad under a One Month Trial. This means for one month, you will be able to play Laudus as you would any character, however, you may not make an Application yet, it is temporary rights. During that month, play him as you normally would. With this, I would like to see and test the waters of your motivation and dedication to this idea, as well as lend a helping hand in improving the character, and/or altering him, to suit the needs of the house or yourself. At the end of the month tenure (March 2nd), I will reconvene with you once more, and review the month.
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Your Status: Accepted with a One Month Trial!
End of Trial Verdict: Rejected due to lack of activity on the character.
@TcareyIsTaken
You're welcome to reapply in a month if you so wish to, but since this was your second trial run as a Ravenstad with the same issues being prevalent, I'd advise not. This probably isn't for you since your interest level is too low for the nobility, from my point of view.
 
References: @LadyTeddington ; @MrHappyTinkles
Roleplay Character Applications: https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/hannah-luciel-lexen.30311/#post-652080
Nobility Experience?: I play Kaya Sorenvik, and my character has served noble houses like Kade, Santorski, and Ravenstad before.
Activity?: I stopped keeping track. I've been on the server for a long time. I am incredibly active.
Roleplay strength?: Brevity. I like to keep things short, sweet, and to the point.
Roleplay weakness?: Combat roleplay. It can grow annoying and confusing VERY quickly.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: N/A
Reason for applying?: Hannah originally left the service of house Ravenstad to protect Astrid Kade. Now, Astrid keeps mostly to herself at home. She'd like to return to the service of house Ravenstad for the time being.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I have both. My skype is alphainsomnia
Position you're applying for: Personal Guard

@Muffins_
 
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Hey, thanks for applying! This is simply rejected only for IC reasoning, check the letter below Rodolphe sent in response to the job application.
Ms. Lexen,

We have it on record you previously left our employ for that of Lady Astrid Kade. While I hold no ill will to you, we are not a charity, and do not re-hire people who quit for another's employ. We thank you for your interest, and wish you the best.

Spirit's Guidance and Blessings, I remain:
Rodolphe III of House Ravenstad
High Lord of the Hinterlands and Count of Michellons
Logistics Commander
Logistics Councilman of the State Council
 
References: @AtticCat @Springheel @LlamaDelBae @Emo_Bunny
Roleplay Character Applications:
https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/cahaya-daluon.55106/

https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/mathias-r-belrose.50915/

Nobility Experience?: I've had a single Noble Character, Konstantin Augustyn.
Activity?: I've played now for the best part of three years and can be on at any time I'm needed.
Roleplay strength?: Extatic Emotation, the use of more dramatic, life-like emotes to continue rp in a more flowing sense, so that everyone understands how the character thinks and what is actually going on in their mind.
Roleplay weakness?: Following emotes. - Depending on the amount of people around me at the time of my rp, if it is any more than around 12, I often struggle to follow along.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: One in the past, although it was revoked and removed from my public record, if you wish to discuss it, I would prefer to do so in messaging, for privacy reasons.
Reason for applying?: I personally want to join House Ravenstad because they've been around for so long, they are also a House that I've enjoyed keeping tabs on, I thought finally that I am prepared to get involved and see how I take to the scene.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: Yes, I'm able to use both, preferring Teamspeak, but calling on Skype is welcomed. - You also have me on skype, although for simplicity, my skype is callum.taylor687
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: Yes, my grasp on current lore in general is firm, as well as my grasp on lore relevant to Nobility.
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: My favourite letter is "C", which I give an 8 out of 10; simply because it is the starting letter of my favourite colour, Crimson, and, also the starting letter of my favourite veggie, Carrots, which I am proud to say I eat a lot of, although I refuse to eat Cauliflower.

IC Info
Character Name:
Klaus Clotaire Ravenstad
Character Age: Thirty Years Old.
Physical Description: Having a rather strange coloured eyes for a Ravenstad, a hazel-brown to be in fact, although keeping the originality of ginger hair of which he keeps at a reasonably short length, other than a small bun that he retains at the back of his head, slightly drawn out cheekbones, a lovely, slightly more outstanding chin and little facial hair, apart from his goatee, Klaus is your avarage Ravenstad. - He maintains an athletic build with the rigerous exercise he puts himself through, though retaining little to no scars, as his work is more tactical than physical.

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My vision of what he would look like - This is of course, subject to change.​

Personality:

  • Well kept: Klaus loves his looks almost as much as his work, as such, he keeps hygienic, bathing daily, keeping himself exercised and well fed, but most of all, keeping himself in the public eye, so that people can see his dedication to his own family and the Emperor.

  • Knowledgeable: Keeping himself up to date in the library and public records with Regalian battle histories, strategy and of course reading up on small spots of common knowledge, Klaus is an all-round advisor to anyone whom wishes him to be, whether they are a family member or not.

  • Selfless: Seeing himself as a public face for his family, Klaus often joins in the common squabble, in the mornings going to church with commoners, at night, dining in small restaurants with commoners when he can, and during the rest of the day, conversing with the common squabble, both about the happenings within and outwith Regalia's walls.

  • Loving: Klaus loves nothing more than a chat with his family, spending much of his time when with them, simply sharing his love, even in more informal ways, such as giving a hug or even simply talking with them as he would outwith his Noble boundaries.

  • Loyal: Making sure he keeps up relations with his family is one thing, but proving his worth, and loyalty is another, often, in his House's eyes Klaus makes sure to impress them with both his own skills and his undying love for the lot of them, keeping a stern manner if someone dares speak ill of his family.

  • Faithful: Praying to the Holy Spirit, Klaus makes sure to keep to the rules of Unionism, aspiring to one day become worthy of his life, in the eyes of the Spirit and the Emperor.

Biography:

Born in the warm spring of 275AC to Constance and Alexander Ravenstad, Klaus was the third-born child into their arms, being that of a rather skinny and tall child.

Upon reaching the age of six, Klaus was already thriving within the family, learning many a different tongue and also taking an interest in Ravenstad Family History, especially that of which was to do with war.

Almost two years after his initial period of research into the Family History and Tongues, Klaus requested that he be sent to train in the School of Leadership, Discipline of Battle Command, Land Based. - This carried on until he was of the age of 29, having served in the field of battle and having learned to command his assigned garrison with ease.

There was little time for him to spend at home, Klaus was trained just like any other student, passing in his exams with reasonable ease, and although having a tactical mind, his studies were purely towards the art of war. - This meant he would be trained not only with a blade, but with many other a weapon and tactical tool that came with his training.

Upon reaching the age of twenty two, Klaus met his first love, a young lady named Eribelle, of whom his parents disproved and requested that he stopped seeing her, under the reasoning that she was a commoner and he was above her in every respect. - This lead to his further focus in his studies, in order to prove to his parents that he was capable of leading his own life, although failing in such respects.

It was not much later, in his twenty fifth year that he decided to spend the next four years detached from social situations, in case he was to fall for another common girl and disappoint his parents further, instead, he simply kept his head within books and his body in peak condition for training and otherwise, his fighting styles varying between many of the large amount available within the School of Leadership.

Upon reaching the age of twenty nine, having spent his years upon the battlefield and returning home to his parents, he was requested to make his way to Regalia in order to join the Military as a commander in battle, of course, at this point he could only write to his dearest cousin, Percival to request he be placed within the Obermark Army, so that he could be close to family in some respects.

Upon reaching the age of thirty, Klaus arrived in Regalia, after his long, grueling task of traveling alone to the Holy City, in turn, meeting up with Percival, only to address him as His Royal Highness, Percival Kade-Alltmeister, a name strange to him, but certainly not calling him anything but.
 
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Roleplay Character Applications: Bastien Lafayette, Roundhead the Orc (Bastien has been shelved indefinitely, Roundhead is minor)
Nobility Experience?: Yes
Activity?: 1 year of RP, on maybe 3/4 days a week.
Roleplay strength?: I like crafting unique personalities for my characters, things that distinguish them from others.
Roleplay weakness?: I am not immensely motivated toward leading story lines or big plots, I prefer adding to ongoing ones.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None
Reason for applying?: I really enjoy the noble scene, it's pretty much the only system in which I have ever RP'ed properly. However I am shelving Bastien largely because his course has run dry and there's only so much I think one can change a character before it becomes devoid of its original intentions. I therefore want to start again and want to challenge myself to be a part of a family, a respected one at that. The idea of being a small fish in a big pond sounds great based on what I want to get out of RP; I struggle to motivate myself to create storylines for a family as I have tried to do in the past so being in a family, adjusting the preconditions and working from within limitations and with ongoing plots appeals to me much more.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: Both
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: Yes
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: I like the letter X and I will explain why. If you think about Avocados, some consider them a fruit, others a vegetable, whilst they are more than what they are advertised to be, Avacados are limited in their function. I believe the letter X is somewhat like a Tomato. You see a Tomato, unlike an Apple which is just a fruit or a Parsnip which is just a vegetable, has a number of functions and can be used in just about anything. Tomatoes can be used raw in a salad for example, just like an X can be used as a letter in a word like Xylophone. But a Tomato can also be used is a pasta sauce, as a puree, roasted or even dried. An X is far more than just a letter, we use it to indicate a wrong answer opposed to a tick or we can use it to sit between two numbers to indicate a multiplication. The letter X is more than meets the eye and so I give it a 6.9. And for those that think the opposite of a tick is a cross and not an X... I say Tomato, you say Tomato.

IC Info
Character Name: Constance Rosamund Ravenstad
Character Age: 64

Physical Description: Constance is an incredibly slight woman, she wears large and bold clothing but just about everywhere on her body, particularly around her waist, she is startlingly skinny. She bares sharp facial features including a defined jaw line, a thin neck, visible cheek bones and a low protruding brow.
Personality: I drew on a couple of my favourite female characters for inspiration; Claire Underwood, House of Cards, Miranda Priestly, Devil Wears Prada and Olenna Tyrell, Game of Thrones.

  • Perceptive (of situations and ongoing developments, she seems to know something about everything)
  • Hardened (from Charles; not phased by anything, strong; she has known death all her life in a husband, two brothers and a child)
  • Demanding (of those around her, particularly family)
  • Incredibly elegant (for her age she would possess an attractive charm and sophisticated poise)
  • Patronising (particularly of men and tends to blame them for the failures of the world)
  • Devoted (to her family, to the Church: very firm on religion and prayer)
  • Determined (to see those she loves succeed, she always knows what she wants and believes she knows exactly how to get it)
  • Reticent (keeps her cards very close to her chest and works her schemes very carefully)
Biography:
  • Raised like all Ravenstad women, found enjoyment in fashion but she felt her passion was better invested in a man's world
  • Lived as the mediator of her siblings Richarr (until his death), Charles (until his death) and Cheldric; she knew how each of them ticked and understood all of them very well. She learnt a lot from her brothers' successes and even more from their failures.
  • Spent the majority of her life raising her children Medard, Bastian, Klaus and Laudus alone. She imprinted most of her wisdom onto Medard and Klaus but she was never able to get through to Bastian. She always demanded and continues to demand a lot of her children, refusing to let the cousin line wither.
  • The disownment of Bastian unsettles her but does not shock her, she cared for the man but never saw him as her son.
More technical and recent events pertaining to currently played characters such as Medard and Percy I'd be more than willing to listen to you on before making any decisions.

@Muffins_
 
I have great interest in playing Katriane but know that with me just coming back and not sure how active I will be I like to first try out for Staff and show of my roleplay skills to you.

Staff
@Muffins_
References: I have been gone for a bit but used to rp a lot with Nesstro, Miss_Confined and Firefan
Roleplay Character Applications:
https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/odenta-garzi-mercer.48491/
https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/ludwig-drache-ii.55127/
https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/wip-lila-moreau.53888/
Nobility Experience?: I have played maids before and played a Drache and a Moreau in the past.
Activity?: Have been playing for almost a year off and on. My parents don't like me on the pc to much and I tend to get sucked into my roleplay. I do try to get on as much as possible though.
Roleplay strength?: Fun creative roleplay trying to keep everyone involved in it. Dynamic characters
Roleplay weakness?: I tend to get a little nervous for no other reason but talking to people that have higher ranks than me in roleplay or on the server. It cripples my roleplay to talk to people icly I feel I have to impress for some reason.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None
Reason for applying?: It seems like an active and fun house with homes all over the place a maid/servant could feel at home in.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I have skype yes!
Position you're applying for: Maid/Servant
 
Hey @Fioralba! Thanks for applying. I feel like your weakness in roleplay may be an issue in this position, as you'd be exposed to the people who make you nervous constantly. Not to mention we're a little sporadic, so you could be called on at the drop of a hat, which would conflict with your touchy schedule. Unfortunately we'll have to reject this for now, but feel free to reapply in a month if you feel you've improved in those areas!
 
Ooof here we go.~
OOC
References: @Ryria , @Femma , @VintageMystic , @Tiber_
Roleplay Character Applications: N/A (Sadly)
Nobility Experience?: Vittoria Cerdici, Lola d'Eluise (Old version), Francine d'Eluise.
Activity?: I have been Roleplaying on Massivecraft for about 3 years now. // My weekly activity: 1-3h per day on weekdays -//- 5-8h on weekends.
Roleplay strength?: Being around massive for some time I've learned quite a bit on roleplay and the lore. I'm decent with my responses time and a pretty well-rounded roleplayer.
Roleplay weakness?: I am a perfectionist. I often write my answers to a conversation and end up rewriting it 3 times before hitting send.. (I've gotten a lot better at not doing this though.) My spelling/grammar isn't the best since English is my second language.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: All clean.
Reasons for applying?: I'm looking to join a family in which I will have the opportunity to make my character 'grow'. I also have always admired this family on how well it has developed over the years and where it is as of now and I am eager to learn from others that play in the family on how to improve my overall roleplay.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: Both
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: I'd say pretty well.
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: Apple apple apple? Dirt.

IC Info
Character Name: Eduard Taurin Ravenstad
Character Age: 19
Physical Description: Eduard is a very charming boy, he loves to flaunt his family silks and garments and can be a bit of a fashionista. His facial features are strongly pronounced, mostly in his jaw-line and his chin. His nose, sharp and his eyes are a concoction of blues and grays. His body is slender but very well built, he's a true work of art and is /very/ aware of it.

Reference Pictures:

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Personality:

  • Narcissist - {Eduard loves having the spotlight on him. Neglected from his own father, he found a way to give himself the gratitude he always wanted.}
  • Goofy - {Eduard is lighthearted and will make any situation an amusement. Some might not agree with him, but he uses this as a defense mechanism to avoid the harshness of reality.}
  • Frank - {Eduard believes in being honest to others and family. He might come off rude to strangers he meets compared to colleagues and relatives.}
  • Ambitious - {Despite having a complicated relationship with his father, Eduard, looks up to Percy as his role-model, wanting to follow him in his footsteps. He feels like he needs to prove his worth to gain affection from his father.}
  • Materialistic - {Being raised in a very wealthy family, Eduard loves spending money on things deemed unnecessary, a trait developed from being born in a privileged life.}
  • Flirtatious - {Being very confident of himself he finds himself often flirting with others. Some would say it's his way to show you his affection.}
Biography:
  • The third child of Percy and Adelheid, Eduard was born in one of the many castles in the Hinterlands.
  • After the death of his mother, Eduard set himself new goals in hopes to not fail his mother and make his father proud.
  • As a child he would always play with the maids with his wooden sword, fascinated by his father when he saw him wear his armor.
  • In his early teens he went to combat school in hopes to become a viridian warrior like his father.
    (I went pretty vague with this and he's young so not a whole lot has happened.)

    @Muffins_
 
Hey, @EdnaMode_! Thank you for applying!

Overall I am pleased with your application, and think you could be a good addition to the family. However, Eduard has been used as a character with a specific story for a while now, being that he wished to pursue biology, and was forced to sign himself out of succession as a result of that ambition. That being said, I'm alright with him being completely changed, though we'll need to work out a lore reason as to why he is no longer in the succession line. I'll also be forcibly aging him up 1 year so he can be a recent graduate from the Viridians, since trainees are impossible to play as they never leave the castle, making him 20. Nevertheless I'll be accepting you for the character.
 
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Family

@Muffins_

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OOC Info
References: Ryria, Scribbe, Belgrade, VintageMystic
Roleplay Character Applications: https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/lola-aimee-deluise.54555/
Nobility Experience?: Lola d'Eluise, Isotta di Orazio. Both of these characters have been shelved.
Activity?: I haven't been too active as of late, due to exams and such. I plan on being much more active as it's now summer break. I'm willing to dedicate quite a lot of time to the family.
Roleplay strength?: I'd say that I'm not afraid to approach new situations in roleplay, and interact with more esteemed characters.
Roleplay weakness?: I find myself getting bored fairly easily with roleplay on some occassions, though the House Ravenstad should keep me well occupied.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None.
Reason for applying?: I've always admired the House Ravenstad, as it seems to be a fantastic and one-of-a-kind family; and I'd absolutely love to be a part of it. I'd also like a bit of a challenge as the Ravenstad are quite high up on the nobility scale.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I am able to use both, yes.
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: I believe I do. Though, there's always much more to learn.
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: Well, I'll tell ya. I like my letters like my peaches; soft and round. So it's got to be B, at around 6.5.

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IC Info
Character Name: Juliet Chantal Ravenstad.
Character Age: Thirty.
Physical Description: Juliet has somewhat of an hourglass figure; with her shoulders being rather broad and prominent. She flaunts her figure, choosing to wear the family's silk gowns to only enhance her bodily features. Regarding her facial features; Juliet has a sharp jawline, and even sharper brows to frame her face. Her almond-shaped eyes are a sharp, almost icy blue, with her bright, classic Ravenstad ginger hair curled up and out of her way. Her choice of clothing includes the house colours, but incorporating them into various fashions. She tends to accessorise heavily in order to complete her outfit.

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Personality:
-Stubborn: The Ravenstad's stubborn ways can be easily detected, especially when discussing marriage. Once a decision is made, in her eyes, it is final. She is unmoved even with the encouragement of others.
-Snooty: Like many others of her class, Juliet doesn't quite want to associate with lower class citizens. She finds those of her own social status much more civilised, and feels in some way superior.
-Independent: Juliet enjoys her sense of independence within a man's world, while still respecting the patriarchy, of course. She wouldn't dare put her independence at risk by marriage, as she detests the idea of relying on others.
-Sociable: Spending most of her time in the Regalian High Court, Juliet has become known as much of a social butterfly. She is keen to mingle with other ladies and even gentleman of the Court; with her sociable ways helping her gain popularity and even a string of lovers in the past.
-An eye for fashion: Alongside her Regalian Court dealings, she is also an idea machine for the Ravenstad Boutiques and clothing lines; although having no overall position within them. Her knowledge and understanding of fashion within the diverse Holy City is certainly admirable and extremely useful.
-Eccentric: The Ravenstad is very much eccentric when it comes to fashion. Juliet is willing to experiment with new styles, ideas and fabrics to create her own unique sense of fashion. She tends to take different parts of fashion from other cultures, to give her own clothing a little flair.
-Witty: Juliet has a sharp, quick humour which can be used to break the ice in conversations, and even to charm others. And, after all, you can't be serious all the time.


Biography:
-Juliet Chantal Ravenstad was the first daughter born healthily to Albaer and Violette on a warm evening on August 15th, 275AC.
-As a young child, Juliet already began to display her preferable state of independence. She was never too close with her parents, nor her brother. Though she did share a few play dates with him, and was always stubborn when it came to sharing toys.
-In later years of her childhood, her lessons in Leutz, Ithanian, Common, and Alt-Regalisch begun. Juliet excelled in these areas, though she isn't quite fluent in all four.
-When she began to prepare for courtship, Juliet didn't quite enjoy the idea of throwing quite a large amount of her freedom away. However, she did not protest.
-The Ravenstad, in her mid-teens, found a passion in the family's silk industry; something she greatly enjoyed learning about. Looking over her family's clothing lines, she was struck with inspiration and even came up with some designs herself.
-In her 20's, Juliet was a lady of the court; and she adored it. She enjoyed being around her lady friends and peers, and even getting the opportunity to gain a few lovers. At this point, courtship was not on this Ravenstad's mind.
-Juliet lost her brother and her younger sister during the Bone Horror Invasion of Ithania. Though she may have shed a tear or two, the loss didn't affect her greatly; as the siblings weren't incredibly close.
-Juliet has found herself in Regalia, now where most of her kin resides. Now, as mostly a lady of the Regalian Court, she assists her family in the Ravenstad Boutique and clothing lines; producing ideas and concepts using her expertise to help further the business.
 
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Important Announcement

I've stepped down from the Ravenstads OOC and IC. This thread will remain functional, and will be updated with correct changes in the near future. Please refer to @AntonVoron or Duke Albaer Ravenstad for any future questions, applications, interactions, etc. with House Ravenstad. Thank you.
 
Update

It was never entirely announced outside of noble chat, but obviously I've taken control of the family once again. The page has been fully updated with all relevant information, and you can once again contact me with questions or the likes now.
 
@Muffins_
OOC Info
References:
@Arendan @ItsNotMarkus
Roleplay Character Applications: None :c
Nobility Experience?: Practically none notable.
Activity?: New as I am, I have yet to thoroughly experience roleplay here, but online activity will be roughly 25-30 hours across the weekdays. I spend Saturday and Sunday with my family and do not log in on those two days.
Roleplay strength?: Dissociation between my persona and my characters, as I don't frown on calamity or favor coming to them. I'm also not intimidated to engage interaction with any person, be them strangers or my uppers. whether they are above my authority or irrelevant to my goals, if there is a need for conversation, I will create it.
Roleplay weakness?: Losing sight of story progression in idle banter, and my tendency to back down from major events for fear I'll screw something up. Both of which I aim to grab by the horns with this experience.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None here, nor on any server
Reason for applying?: It simply stood out to me. The history and spirit of the family are particularly interesting for me. I'm fascinated with the economic innovation, and anything concerning fabrics or clothing is an area I have researched in my own time for previous characters.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I can only communicate via text on skype or discord, but I'll gladly tell you anything and everything about myself. I love getting to know the people I roleplay with! If a voice chat is required to discuss my application or trial period, that can be arranged.
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: I have a loose to a fair understanding of the lore relating to nobility and otherwise, but I'm continuing to improve and expand this knowledge.
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: Ranking at an astounding 6.00077, F is by far my favorite. Obviously, if you have three leeks to lay in a circle and throw an avocado in the middle, you summon a demon Armenian cucumber. Therefore, as cucumber starts with a C, and is the third letter from A, F is my answer.

IC Info
Character Name:
Eleana Violette Ravenstad
Character Age: 22
Physical Description: Cared for, with painstaking devotion to herself, Eleana's appearance poses a perfect specimen of nobility. Faultless pale-pink skin, softness comparable to the silk of the family trade, is her most prized effort. The woman's cascades of ginger blonde hair will always be twisted in some fashionable way atop her head, framing an angular, symmetrical face and lively blue-grey eyes. Eleana carries her pear like figure with instinctive etiquette, and reaching a height of 5'10, all her slender limbs move in graceful submission to her. Never does she shy away from bright dress, or any acceptable fashion if they are attractive upon her shape.
Personality:
  • Loyal :: This surpasses any other trait in strength. Her loyalty lies completely to the people she calls family and most of all to the reputation of her closest relatives.
  • Collected :: Eleana is not easily ruffled on the surface, and is quite in control of her actions in general.
  • Meditative and Introspective :: Decisions are not made in snappy seconds. Her brother calls her slow of mind as she prefers to think of every action and step she may take, and the impact it may have. Especially if the affected parties are herself, herself, and herself. Often, she draws inspiration from the choices made by Ravenstad nobility across history and even family members.

    On the other hand, she often torments herself overthinking past choices and suffers from bouts of anxiety by it.
  • Bold :: After considering her action, she hesitates naught to execute it.
  • Competitive :: From the most trivial chess game to her aim in revolutionizing the success of Ravenstad Boutique's, Eleana takes winning seriously, and is quick to rival others in games to simply prove her intellect and superiority.
  • Green :: The seat of power having been cut off from her family, she is forever envious of the lost opportunity of influence.
  • Bitter :: The fall of her Father's health and increasingly disappointing result of her brothers are the absolute poisons of her life Tainting the view of her rich surroundings. This combined with her jealousy brings accomplishments made by Percival's line of breeding into extreme scrutiny and distaste in private, though little congratulations are offered for appearances
  • Revengeful :: No action against her or the House will be met with inaction.
  • Self-worshipping :: Most waking thoughts are spent on furthering her own goals. Eleana is obsessed with keeping up reputable and convivial appearances for the sake of her brothers, hoping one day for a shift in the House politics again.
Biography: Eleana Ravenstad has spent her life set aside and disconsidered, firstly by her birthright of womanhood, and later by her family's loss of importance. Eleana was raised almost entirely on the education of etiquette, languages, and council to the preparation for marriage. Though never relishing the lessons she paid only minimal attention and despised the schooling until her adolescence, at which point she realized their merits. According to the wicked gibes of her brother, her only potential is found in her beauty and future ability to add to the family status by marriage. However, placed under the study of the Ravenstad silk and clothing industry, she became enamored and enlivened. Fascinated by every detail of fashion, down to the very weaving of the threads, she at last found herself happy and enjoying some portion of life. Following cousin Abraham's death, she finds minor fault in how the Ravenstad Boutiques have been handled up to this point, however, was not mentally able to claim the position. Now, recovering from looming doubts of her place in the family, Eleana seeks to claim some sort of responsibility in the Boutique and it's investments, wishing to reawaken the life it lent to her as a child.


DISCLAIMER: If accepted, I am fully open to making changes to this character based on your thoughts, including her being placed further from the main family line. Thank you for taking the time to read it and for considering me!
 
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Hello @ItsConstance, and thank you for interest in the house. Due to Arendan's vouching for you, and the appearance you'd fill a much needed niche in the house, I've decided to nominally accept you on a trial. The trial is pretty informal, and only in place so if I determine you could use some more time on Massive before getting involved in the nobility. This will last a month, after, I will reconvene on a final decision, though I have high hopes. Please send me your Skype so I may add you into the Ravenstad chat.
 
Family
@Muffins_

References: @Markisbeest @Arendan @Theoderic @ItsTywin

Roleplay Character Applications: https://forums.massivecraft.com/threads/kolton-typhonus.59862/
Nobility Experience?: Yes, in house Typhonus
Activity?: I'm normally online 3 / 4 nights on an average week
Roleplay strength?: Seeing the big picture.
Roleplay weakness?: I find initiating roleplay with people I haven't spoken with before to be a little difficult.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: Nope.
Reason for applying?: I'm looking to play a different style of character to my previous one and I've had some fun rp-ing with members of house Ravenstad making this my first choice.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: Yes to both.
Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: I'd say I have a somewhat decent grasp
On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: VIIΩ, Pomegranate as it too is confusing and strange whilst under appreciated.


IC Info
Character Name: Charles Ernst Ravenstad
Character Age: 24
Physical Description: Athletic body type, 5'11, Classic family ginger hair roughly just beyond shoulder length but mostly tied back, Pinkish Ailor skin tone not quite basement dweller but not exactly beach bronze, moderately sharp facial features, blue eyes.
Personality:
-Narcissistic- "Yes, I know. You're in awe of me, you may kneel and bow if it pleases you." - Stemming as a natural side effect of being raised a noble surrounded by submissive servants and yes men lackeys, his narcissism manifests to everyone else as a highly inflated ego and sense of his own physical attractiveness. In turn this causes him to place great value on his appearence, going to great efforts to groom himself and to dress in fancy clothing. As of course he has to make sure he looks the dashing figure that he surely is.
-Outwardly homophobic- "How dare they do something so unnatural, by the spirit! I would never commit… such d-depravity...ever… I enjoy women like any sane man." - A classic case of deflection and one doth protest too much, Charles is a deeply closeted homosexual. With the culture he was brought up with he was taught that liking women was the only acceptable norm, this caused him a great deep of personal insecurity out of fear of how he'd be judged. His main coping strategy is to convince others that he isn't a homosexual by to publicly expressing hatred for homosexuals.
-Curious/nosy- "And what are you talking about over here?, do tell. I'd hate to be left out of something exciting." - Charles enjoys knowing what exactly is going on at all times, while this sometimes manifests as spending time reading about a subject, largely it just means he'll interrupt a private conversation so he'll be in the loop.
-Obsessive- "I am willing do what it takes, even if it takes me the rest of my life! I'll scour the sea, level the land if needs be." - If Charles is denied what is his, he tends to take it very badly. He can take this to extreme lengths bordering on dangerous, his obsession only being quenched when either he gets what he wants or is strongly convinced that he never needed it in the first place.
-Physically active- "*huff* I find it helps me focus, clears your mind. You should try it, it's madness for man to grow old and not see what beauty and power he's capable of." - Charles was brought up with the standard combat training regime that most male Ailor nobles are, so has always been exposed to the concept of physical exercise but as he later left to study the School of Mariposa, it has become an even larger part of his personality. He spends a good part of the day practising his swordplay moves and well as keeping up his general athleticism as he has come to enjoy both the results of his effort and the act itself.
-Envious- "Pfffft, I don't care about the cost. They have one and I don't, get one now. What do you mean I should be happy with what I already own?" - Whilst regarding himself the centre of the universe, anything that would contradict such is seen as a personal slight. So the only logical solution of course is that Charles must have it all, it's only right and proper after all.

Biography:
Charles Ernst Ravenstad was born on march 23rd, 281AC to his parents: (Blank as happy to place wherever on the family tree is felt best).
The attention he received throughout his childhood contributed to his self centred personality, generally getting his way and being spoilt.
During his education he never truly excelled due to a lack of caring about academic subjects however receiving enough education to be literate in Leutz, Ithanian and Alt-Regalisch.
Charles is also able to count but has no notable economic skill.
It wasn't until his teenage years where he started to focus on gaining skills, putting time and effort into practising combat training learning the basics of swordsmanship and bowmanship.
This cumulated around age 16 where he volunteered to help serve with the household levies, spending the next 2 years continuing his training. This was until one of the travelling tutors of the Mariposa school visited the local court. Charles becoming obsessed that this indeed was a superior fighting style than any taught anywhere else, spent a significant amount of effort convincing his family to allow him to study this school. Likely his family had intended for him to enter the Viridian school but in the end relented in the face of Charles entitled demands.
The next few years Charles is taught the basics of the fighting school before learning enough to allow him entry to Fonseca estate proper. This training again taking up the next few years of his life.

We join Charles as a recent graduate, who with his developed skillset has decided to enter the city of Regalia.
 
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Hey, @Morpheus_Dream. We've decided to go ahead and accept you. We haven't decided on where to place you in the family tree, so I figured we'd just discuss it with you and see what you'd like to do. You'll be added to the Skype chat as well.

As a side note. I'm also early completing the trial for @ItsConstance, and accepting her since she did so well.
 
November 2017 Page Update and Housekeeping
  • Lore
    • Family lore was completely updated and overhauled, this has been a work in progress for a few months. The new lore itself has always been active, but not implemented in large scale on the page, so I took the time recently to do that.
  • Housekeeping
    • General spellchecking and grammatical errors fixed here and there, as well as random mess ups like the name "Cheldric" being used where "Albaer" should have been. Stuff like that. Probably missed some. More close to a lot. But it's pretty.
  • Family Members
    • Finally, I've updated the member list to its most accurate state. It should be 100% accurate (I hope), and that's cool.
This leaves the To-Do List:
  • History
    • While the new lore has been released, it's not done yet. A handful of rulers have just blank information about them because I find it better to write them when the creative juices strike me, so they come out better. Technically, there is already lore for them lined out, but only I know that. So deal with it.
  • Staff Stuff
    • We've neglected a staff section since this page was made. I don't think I've included it with any real meaning to try and make it nice at any point. Well we designed up some lore for the House Guard, and I'll likely implement it at some point in the future.
  • Media
    • Been too long since we've gotten some nice new pictures for the thread, so aesthetics wise the page could use some new TLC. When it strikes me, I might get new art of characters and format them into the page, or maybe even stuff of some of those dead guys I like writing about to make them seem like more than dead guys.
If you actually read this long, I feel like you deserve something for caring that much about my incessant need to make my page and lore perfect. Unfortunately I don't have anything. Okay maybe just one thing.

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Isn't he great? @TyrolleanEagle
 
@Muffins_

OOC Info

References: @ItsConstance

Roleplay Character Applications: None.

Nobility Experience?: Previously part of a noble family on a much smaller scale on another server.

Activity?: New to the server but will likely be on for multiple hours a few days a week, depending on university work. Hours will increase during holiday breaks.

Roleplay strength?: Keeping distance between myself and my character in order to be able to face consequences for my actions, and ensuring my characters are fulfilling to interact with and actively contribute towards the dynamic and goals of a group such as this.

Roleplay weakness?: It takes me a little while to settle into a new character, especially in a new situation, though I'm hoping joining a family group will remove this initial hesitancy. And I'm not the strongest when it comes to acting as authority, much more suited towards advisory or background positions.

Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None on Massivecraft or elsewhere.

Reason for applying?: The server and house were recommended to me recently and upon checking out both I was surprised and impressed at the level of detail and the roleplay experience offered, which is why I would like to join House Ravenstad in order to contribute towards the family itself, and possibly the business and/or guard, and to roleplay in the rich family environment that has been created.

Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I am able to type on both Skype and Discord, do not hesitate to message me in order to get in contact for whatever reason. For rare occasions I might be able to get a microphone working though typing is primary for me.

Do you have a good grasp on lore relevant to nobility?: I am currently making my way through all the information required for nobility, which I am understanding fairly and will continue to improve upon this knowledge.

On a scale of 1-10, 7 being the best, what is your favorite letter of the alphabet, using fruits and veggies to explain your answer?: At 3.14159, H because it falls exactly between apples and oranges and stands for the infamous hackberry.


IC Info

Character Name: Erwald Charles Ravenstad.

Character Age: 30.

Physical Description: Standing at 5'8 with a well-built figure from regular exercise, neatly combed short ginger hair with an immaculately trimmed beard, warm but observant blue eyes, healthy pinkish skin from his long walks and a reserved dress-sense focused on practicality over fashion (though in keeping with the family colours).

Personality:

-Quiet: An excellent listener during private or group conversations, maintaining clear focus if he feels he can make valuable contribution, though he is often lost in his own thoughts when by himself and is easily distracted if something else pro-occupies his mind.

-Tactical: Always considering the best course of action for any given situation, is at his most talkative when he has valuable advice or counsel to offer to his family or other associates.

-Driven: If there is something he wants to accomplish, it will be seen to above the advice of others and despite obstacles that may prevent it, which makes him highly reliable.

-Self-assured: Dangerously confident in his own abilities, will often leave others out of his plans until he is certain he cannot accomplish something without help.

-Protective: Fiercely loyal to his immediate family and allies, in fear of losing anybody else he has grown close to. He would happily put himself in the way of danger if he felt it justified.

-Private: After the deaths of his father and brother (and the disappearance of another), he mainly keeps his private thoughts to himself unless prompted, meaning that emotions are likely to build up over time and impact his decision-making unless he allows himself time to vent or release his feelings (usually through a long walk or a bath).

-Calculating: Likely to scheme and act ruthlessly if needed, constantly observant of those around him and their actions (almost to the point of being paranoid and off-putting).

-Untrusting: Beyond his immediate family, he will likely keep a barrier between himself and others until they have earned his trust, in contrast to and as a result of Bastian's behaviour and later demise.


Biography:

From a young age, Erwald Charles Ravenstad was heavily influenced by his surrounding family and found interest in hearing about the latest militaristic, political and religious involvements of his parents and older brother. He enjoyed the company of his other brother due to their close age and initial shared love of adventure until Bastian became more uncontrollable and took off into the party lifestyle, leaving Erwald behind to deal with the rest of the family affairs. He found particular interest in his uncle's work at court and the role his mother played in assisting him, though felt conflicted between pursuing a similar path or pleasing his father into a naval position.


Erwald spent as much time learning from his family as he could, alongside the usual education and combat training expected from a Ravenstad male. However, his perspective on life changed after the demise of his father and Bastian's disownment, causing him to become more introverted and focused on the inner workings of the family in an attempt to save it. Erwald stepped into the background for a time, offering support and counsel to those still around him in hopes of guiding them down a better path than his brother took, whilst he struggled to cope with everything in his own private manner.


Now an experienced young man, Erwald takes an advisory role within the family and prioritises a tactical approach to life, although he maintains his combat training in private to keep himself in good shape. Whilst he enjoys taking time away to explore the wider world, it's never long until he returns home to involve himself in current affairs and ensure that everything is running smoothly from his perspective.


If there is anything that should be changed in order to better suit the character, I would be happy to do so. Just let me know.



 
Hey, @Battlebrawn! Thanks for applying! I'm a fan of the design, and with your recommendation from an already sitting Ravenstad, I see little reason to deny you an opportunity. Like we did for the trial for ItsConstance, we will also be giving you a trial Ravenstad for up to a maximum of a month. (Meaning you could be accepted or denied before then, but no later than the 1st of December). We'll get you added into the relevant chats and Discord, and set you up.
 
December 2017 Update: Under New Management!

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  • With @Muffins_ retiring as Patriarch and Xavier, I now ascend as House Leader. Message me now for any concerns, questions, queries.
  • @Battlebrawn is now accepted as a fully fledged member of House Ravenstad.
  • @RedSentinel is now adopted into Krier as Gideon Krier.
  • A couple of shuffles in Lore, Vulmar is now Duke of the Hinterlands. Eleana is now the Chancellor and Charles the Master of Faith.
 
Staff
@Tiber_
References: @Dardy @Eccetra @ElderShrub
Roleplay Character Applications: N'fali and Zilk. Sadly right now I have no application for Ruvik, yet I plan to make one hopefully soon.
Nobility Experience?: A long time ago I once played a Santorski, after which I played a dei Orazio thought the family was dropped so I discontinued playing him.
Activity?: Almost 4 years now and my weekly activity revolves around my work and college schedule. I always try to get at least a few hours every day.
Roleplay strength?: I'd like to think I'm a good combat roleplay, although this character has no combat capability at all. I would say that ties into being able to judge what my character's weaknesses and strength's are.
Roleplay weakness?: Remembering to roleplay out physical injuries. If my character had his foot recently sliced, sometimes I might forget to have him limp or walk poorly in rp. I usually catch myself after a while, though.
Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: A Jail for minorly griefing an iron fence in the middle of a field.
Reason for applying?: Although not as a noble, I'd like to get Ruvik in the noble scene. There's lots of roleplay potential I miss out on simply because there's no connection.
Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: Yeah, you got me on both.
Position you're applying for: Scribe/Servant. Ruvik has a majority of normal house working skills and currently works as a Librarian.
 
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January Update
(Happy New Year House Ravenstad)
This is a small update. As over the holidays I did little to no work on this stuff. Screw you @Tiber_ I don't need your permission to update my own lore.
  • Summarized Family Lore
    • Charles VI
      • Finally went into detail and finished his. I likely will write up his expanded lore page next.
    • Anton II
      • Took some liberties and fleshed this out. Expanded lore will likely follow Charles VI.
  • General Updates. Fixes in mistakes and inconsistencies.
 
References: @Lumiess @WaterDruppel

Roleplay Character Applications: Nothing that reflects my current writing. If this is required, I can get started on it right away.

Nobility Experience?: Nothing recently!

Activity?: I have class from 9 AM to 3:10 PM EST on most days, but I manage to be active the rest of the time. Maybe a 7 out of 10?

Roleplay strength?: I'd like to think I'm inclusive! I go out of my way to involve people in interaction, whether through conflict or
simple communication.

Roleplay weakness?: I'm a little new to the way the chat's formatted, as well as how RP happens through Minecraft, so I can make occasional chat blunders and get lost in waves of messages. Nothing that can't be fixed with time, hopefully.

Mutes, Jails, Bans, & reason?: None.

Reason for applying?: My character's a cook/chef, and I feel like there aren't many opportunities where I can ply his trade in character outside of a servant role. I'm relatively new to the server, but not RP in general, and I feel as if being around Massivecraft veterans can help me acclimate to the environment. Not to mention the possible development that comes from having a character in an important family.

Able to use Skype and/or Teamspeak?: I don't have a Skype, but it's accessible to me, and I'm willing to make an account. I prefer to use discord.

Position you're applying for: Chef.