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OOC INFORMATION
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IGN (In-Game Name):
Kyodem
What is your discord username?:
sarahxo14.
What is your timezone?:
Eastern, united states
Describe your activity on the server:
I would like to say I'm fairly active, especially as of recent. That will obviously vary depending on my schedule, but I still manage to dedicate a lot of time to the server. From Monday to Friday I can probably be online for four-five hours approximately, excluding times I might be too busy to log on, whilst on weekends I can stay for much longer if I want to.
List your current roles on the server:
I own no specific roles,
Link any previous applications:
N/A
What is your motivation for applying?
There isn't only one motivation, and this might be the longest of the application due to the amount of love I have for this faction. Initially when I first applied, the shrine was so cool on how everyone was a community, As time went on, my character was very well developed and deep into the shrine lore, so much as to be an influence to it which I strived to provide. Even though since then the team of higher ups has changed, the memories I hold with me have never truly faded as of today, because it is impossible to truly 'abandon' this faction even once you leave. And it is true, I never really left. I found myself to be drawn to the monastery every time I log on, it is almost a daily instinct for me to be there and hang out with whoever I find there. Matter of fact, during my first time roleplaying as a maiden I never took an off-duty! Today's motivation hasn't much shifted, even though the circumstances definitely have. Due to the new leadership and additions that have been made to the splendid faction, I've quickly become curious once more to explore this new world of lore.
What do you currently know about Shintoism? Are you willing to learn more about it?
I would like to say I know a lot but obviously not everything. During my first term as a maiden I learned about a lot of things, so I might be more advantaged in this field, and I know that a lot more is taught now. If I had to list everything I could from the top of my head, I would say many stories regarding the most important kami and the ones commonly mentioned and worshipped in Japan (Izanagi and Izanami, the Seven Lucky Gods, Inari, Amaterasu, etc.), though I feel like that would be a lot to elaborate onto, and not all the topics are able to be mentioned. Other than the tales, I also know about the tea ceremony, many items used by the shrine staff such as the tamagushi, ofuda, omamori, the kagura suzu, which is used in the dances performed to entertain the kami (kagura, or kami-no-kura), and many other things.
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IC INFORMATION
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Character Full Name:
Isabella Tokomodo
Character Title:
Miss
Character Age:
Isabella Tokomodo would be 18
Character Marital Status:
Single
Character Nationality:
Isabella would appear to be American with a little bit of Japanese
Degree/Certifications (If applicable):
N/A
Backstory
(CW: Bullying, depression,)
Grown in the bustling city of Tokyo, specifically in the Shinjuku ward, it was quite common for her to get acquainted and see a lot of faces everyday. Yet, as many might've expected, she was the perfect target. Someone who wouldn't much interact with others, and keep to herself most of the time. During the primary school years, she was extremely popular among the other children, making friends with almost everybody, she lived happily — one could say. It was also the time her parents had the most to spend time with her, given the new responsibility of growing a child. Asami was taught manners, and how to behave with others already by a young age, yet the strict approach always prevented her from truly experiencing her childhood like everybody else. That changed in middle school. Her parents were no longer able to dedicate their time to growing Asami, and after they deemed the young girl to be 'mature enough' to sustain herself, they decided she would no longer need someone to look after her, teaching her how to make simple meals without the use of dangerous items, such as knives or the stove. Over the first year of middle school, she no longer felt the need to be social, as everything was new to her, and her friends from the previous school weren't attending the same due to financial issues. That was the start of the tragedy. Asami's father was arrested for the murder of a redacted amount of people, and found guilty, but placed in a mental care facility instead of prison. The lively girl's life was ruined.
CHARACTER KNOWLEDGE / SITUATIONS
How does your character act around shrine grounds? How do they interact with guests and other staff?
her to be reluctant on showing emotion. She will easily allow someone to feel welcome if they give her a kind presentation, and generally enjoys speaking about Shinto, teaching people more about the religion. After all, she was inspiration of some to apply to become a worker, which she always proudly supported. She aimed to spread the beauty of their culture, speaking out to many people and offering to share the stories of Karakura's spiritual history, which people seemed to be the most interested in. The other staff of the shrine is the people she would share a lot with, and she mostly offers help or even speaks to them if they're going through a hard time. Whilst she's not like a mother, she definitely tends to make an effort to take care of them like family, trying to remain as supportive as she can.
You see a guest jumping around the roofs of the building and overall disrespecting shrine grounds, how would your character handle it?
Today's Isabella would probably have to be strict, yet not seeking to scare from the grounds. She would approach the individual and ask them to get off the roof, assuming they would comply. Not that with her usually stoic face, one would find it easy to argue. If the individual decides that it is smart to continue and run away on top of the roofs, Isabella would definitely not chase to entertain the individual, rather she would inform the police of the disruptive behavior, fetching the person so that she can communicate their blacklist. Whilst she's lenient of some rules, the ones that are about respect is something she values deeply, and would enforce them accordingly. Other than that, it is no issue for her to mention that if a kami feels disrespected, they might be cursed with bad luck.
Why does your character want to become a shrine maiden/priest?
This is certainly a tough question. Isabella never stopped wanting to be a maiden, she always loved the job even though it met its difficulties. The truth, or at least the most prominent reason would reside in her faith, as deep as it is, she wishes to be involved in an environment where she can be dedicated to studying and serving the kami. Her curiosity is something that doesn't easily meet its end, and she's always in search for more, something that not many catch immediately. The importance of holding such a title is something she reflected on over and over, and in the end she decided it was the best course of action. Other reasons though are present. Due to her troubled life, she wishes to find comfort in the job, and embrace it completely to restore her mental health. She also wishes to reconnect with Haruka, and even though it is for a personal conflict, she wants to spite her by becoming better, and showing her how beautiful she is at her best. The Saiky family, especially the House of Knowledge holds deep ties to the shrine, which Asami wishes to honour by serving actively. And perhaps, even more deeply buried within her shields... she just wants to have friends.
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