OOC INFORMATION
IGN (In-Game Name):
Jintastic (Account applying for)
What is your discord username?:
Jinetics
What is your timezone?:
PST
Describe your activity on the server:
I am a fairly active player on the server and currently in a sports team, which is the main reason I am on most of the time. I'm almost always available at anytime during the week, but I am the most active during the weekends. I take breaks and play other games so I can avoid being burnt out from the server.
List your current roles on the server:
Jinetics [HS-Track] (Main Account)
Jintastic [Grade 12] (Account I want the role to be given to)
Link any previous applications:
What position are you applying for (Maiden or Priest)?
Maiden
What is your motivation for applying?
Coming from someone that has been in the Sports Faction for a while now and having done KPD and EMS as my other factions, my main motivation for applying is that I want to experience something different. For me, the shrine faction struck my interest because of how calm it is in my eyes, as opposed to how chaotic my current and former factions are. I believe it will be very fun to experience what the shrine offers and have the opportunity to learn new things within the faction. Other than wanting to experience something different, I really want to improve my detailRP. I've seen how much effort the maidens and priests put into their actions that it inspired me to improve my own. Even though I am in a detailRP focused sport team which is Track, I would love to take my detailRP a step further which blends in well with my main motivation for applying.
What do you currently know about Shintoism? Are you willing to learn more about it?
The shrine roster and their roles:
Mitsue: The lead of the Monastery.
Guji: The head priest.
Shinkan: The official priests.
Naishoten: The head shrine maidens.
Miko: The official maidens.
I only understand the basics of Shintoism. But ever since my first attempt at applying, I familiarized myself with many of the rituals and tasks the shrine workers do, either from watching YouTube videos, researching it through Google, or experiencing it through RP. I am very eager to learn more about Shintoism however!
IGN (In-Game Name):
Jintastic (Account applying for)
What is your discord username?:
Jinetics
What is your timezone?:
PST
Describe your activity on the server:
I am a fairly active player on the server and currently in a sports team, which is the main reason I am on most of the time. I'm almost always available at anytime during the week, but I am the most active during the weekends. I take breaks and play other games so I can avoid being burnt out from the server.
List your current roles on the server:
Jinetics [HS-Track] (Main Account)
Jintastic [Grade 12] (Account I want the role to be given to)
Link any previous applications:
Maiden
What is your motivation for applying?
Coming from someone that has been in the Sports Faction for a while now and having done KPD and EMS as my other factions, my main motivation for applying is that I want to experience something different. For me, the shrine faction struck my interest because of how calm it is in my eyes, as opposed to how chaotic my current and former factions are. I believe it will be very fun to experience what the shrine offers and have the opportunity to learn new things within the faction. Other than wanting to experience something different, I really want to improve my detailRP. I've seen how much effort the maidens and priests put into their actions that it inspired me to improve my own. Even though I am in a detailRP focused sport team which is Track, I would love to take my detailRP a step further which blends in well with my main motivation for applying.
What do you currently know about Shintoism? Are you willing to learn more about it?
Even before entering the monastery itself, one must purify themselves at the water basin, known as the Chōzubachi. This ritual is called Temizuya.
You take the ladle with your right hand, scoop some water from the basin and pour a small amount over your left hand. You'd then repeat it for the other hand.
With the ladle still in your right hand, you will pour some water into your left and use it to rinse your mouth.
You'd finally pour a small amount of water on your left hand again so that you can rinse the handle. All of this should take one dipperful of water.
The Honden is the main structure. It is considered the most sacred building on shrine grounds. It serves as the house for the Kami. You'd always bow towards the torii gate before entering. The path you walk on also matters, as you'd want to remain on the sides, as the center of the path is reserved for the Kami.
When praying at the Honden, you'd toss in a coin, most often a 5 yen coin as it is considered lucky, into the offering box and ring the bell two times. You then follow the 2-2-1 rule.
2 bows, 2 claps, and one final bow to conclude your prayer. When you leave, you bow once towards the shrine after passing through the torii gate.
Proper shrine etiquette is very important. Maintaining a quiet demeanor and dressing modestly is very much recommended.
You take the ladle with your right hand, scoop some water from the basin and pour a small amount over your left hand. You'd then repeat it for the other hand.
With the ladle still in your right hand, you will pour some water into your left and use it to rinse your mouth.
You'd finally pour a small amount of water on your left hand again so that you can rinse the handle. All of this should take one dipperful of water.
The Honden is the main structure. It is considered the most sacred building on shrine grounds. It serves as the house for the Kami. You'd always bow towards the torii gate before entering. The path you walk on also matters, as you'd want to remain on the sides, as the center of the path is reserved for the Kami.
When praying at the Honden, you'd toss in a coin, most often a 5 yen coin as it is considered lucky, into the offering box and ring the bell two times. You then follow the 2-2-1 rule.
2 bows, 2 claps, and one final bow to conclude your prayer. When you leave, you bow once towards the shrine after passing through the torii gate.
Proper shrine etiquette is very important. Maintaining a quiet demeanor and dressing modestly is very much recommended.
Festivals play a huge part at shrines. The New Year's Festival is one of those, also known as Hatsumōde. It usually takes place on the first three days of the year and is meant to bring a fresh start to the new year.
Drawing Omikuji to to see luck for the coming year. If the omen is bad, you'd to tie the paper on the racks to avoid that luck.
Omamori's and Hamaya's are considered lucky charms to protect against bad luck in the coming year. Many people purchase them. Sometimes, people would bring old Omamori's and Hamaya's to be burnt in the bonfire to let go of the past and welcome new beginnings. The Ema board is where the plaques are displayed. You can write in the Ema's to write wishes for the upcoming year.
Drawing Omikuji to to see luck for the coming year. If the omen is bad, you'd to tie the paper on the racks to avoid that luck.
Omamori's and Hamaya's are considered lucky charms to protect against bad luck in the coming year. Many people purchase them. Sometimes, people would bring old Omamori's and Hamaya's to be burnt in the bonfire to let go of the past and welcome new beginnings. The Ema board is where the plaques are displayed. You can write in the Ema's to write wishes for the upcoming year.
The shrine roster and their roles:
Mitsue: The lead of the Monastery.
Guji: The head priest.
Shinkan: The official priests.
Naishoten: The head shrine maidens.
Miko: The official maidens.
I only understand the basics of Shintoism. But ever since my first attempt at applying, I familiarized myself with many of the rituals and tasks the shrine workers do, either from watching YouTube videos, researching it through Google, or experiencing it through RP. I am very eager to learn more about Shintoism however!
IC INFORMATION
Character Full Name:
“Haruna Hirabayashi!”
Character Title:
"Haruna's title is Miss!"
Character Age:
22
Character Marital Status:
“Haruna is single!"
Character Nationality:
“Haruna is Japanese! Haruna came from Yokosuka!”
Degree/Certifications (If applicable):
“Haruna has a Degree in Music! She loves to play the piano!”
Backstory
Haruna was born inside the naval base of Yokosuka, Japan. Her parents both served in the Japan Maritime Self Defense Force (J.M.S.D.F) aboard the JS Teruzuki (DD-116), an Akizuki-class destroyer. Her parents were almost always out at sea, leaving Haruna to the care of her grandmother most of the time. But when they were home on leave, they made sure that home felt warm and taught her restraint, kindness, and inner strength. Her home life was peaceful and her parents would always tell her stories about what life is like at sea. Ships, duty, weather, and departure. The ocean was always a part of her life, but it also meant separation.
During her childhood years when she was just 10 years old, her parents were deployed for 7 months out at sea. Haruna was under the care of her grandparents as usual. At this point in time, Haruna struggled badly with loneliness. As an only child, the house felt too quiet and at school, she kept it hidden. She did well, stayed polite, and never caused trouble. But deep down, she felt abandoned, even though she knew her parents loved her. She did not want to burden anyone with her feelings, preferring to bottle up her loneliness behind smiles and good behavior. Her grandmother took notice of how overwhelmed Haruna was and to ease her worries, she took her to the Hashirimizu Shrine. Nothing grand, just a simple visit to pray and owe their respects to the Kami.
When they arrived and before they even climbed the steps towards the Shrine, Haruna’s grandmother explained to her how Temizuya, the ritual of purification, cleanses the mind and purifies your actions. She taught her the proper etiquette on bowing to the Torii gate and how walking on the side of the path leaves the center of the path for the deity. Upon reaching the shrine itself, Haruna followed her grandmother’s lead. She’d toss a 5 yen coin into the offering box, rang the bell twice, deeply bow twice, and clapped her hands twice to finish the prayer, and bow one more time. Bow twice, clap your hands twice, and bow a final time. And while nothing happened physically, the simple visit changed Haruna’s view of her parents. When she is overwhelmed, she always thought of the shrine and when she prays, the sea always gives her parents back.
During her childhood years when she was just 10 years old, her parents were deployed for 7 months out at sea. Haruna was under the care of her grandparents as usual. At this point in time, Haruna struggled badly with loneliness. As an only child, the house felt too quiet and at school, she kept it hidden. She did well, stayed polite, and never caused trouble. But deep down, she felt abandoned, even though she knew her parents loved her. She did not want to burden anyone with her feelings, preferring to bottle up her loneliness behind smiles and good behavior. Her grandmother took notice of how overwhelmed Haruna was and to ease her worries, she took her to the Hashirimizu Shrine. Nothing grand, just a simple visit to pray and owe their respects to the Kami.
When they arrived and before they even climbed the steps towards the Shrine, Haruna’s grandmother explained to her how Temizuya, the ritual of purification, cleanses the mind and purifies your actions. She taught her the proper etiquette on bowing to the Torii gate and how walking on the side of the path leaves the center of the path for the deity. Upon reaching the shrine itself, Haruna followed her grandmother’s lead. She’d toss a 5 yen coin into the offering box, rang the bell twice, deeply bow twice, and clapped her hands twice to finish the prayer, and bow one more time. Bow twice, clap your hands twice, and bow a final time. And while nothing happened physically, the simple visit changed Haruna’s view of her parents. When she is overwhelmed, she always thought of the shrine and when she prays, the sea always gives her parents back.
CHARACTER KNOWLEDGE / SITUATIONS
How does your character act around shrine grounds? How do they interact with guests and other staff?
Haruna is a quiet woman at heart but when she speaks, she does so from the third person perspective. She never addresses herself as, “I” and always addresses herself as, “Haruna”. Which can make her sound childlike but no less formal. Instead of saying, “I can guide you,” Haruna will say, “Haruna will guide you.” Having been raised to be careful of how she presents herself, Haruna feels more comfortable being an offering of service rather than a forceful individual. When Haruna is working, she tends to hum to herself but never loud enough to disturb anyone around her. The humming could be anything, from a song she had heard recently or it can be her own melody that she made up on her own.
When it comes to interacting with guests she treats them with the same care and empathy she shows to her family and those she trusts. She isn’t loud or energetic, she is welcoming. Haruna doesn’t pry into people’s issues. Instead, she gives them space to speak if they are willing to or they simply want her presence. When she interacts with elderly guests, Haruna speaks clearly, never fast. Becoming patient and attentive and always walks with them. When she interacts with students or young adults, her tone softens and offers her presence when they are ready to speak. She never makes them feel pressured to say something. And when it comes to children, she is just as gentle by crouching down to their height, smile softly, and teach them proper shrine etiquette in a simple manner they can understand.
When she interacts with fellow staff, she is just as kind and empathetic. When Haruna sees when another maiden who has been standing too long, when a priest has skipped a break, when someone is carrying more than they should, when a newer worker is nervous. Haruna never calls attention to these things directly. Instead she simply responds to them, like quietly preparing tea for someone who looks tired, offering to take over without making it feel like pity, or she will gently remind them to rest in a way that saves their dignity.
You see a guest jumping around the roofs of the building and overall disrespecting shrine grounds, how would your character handle it?
Haruna doesn't tolerate anyone disrespecting shrine grounds but she doesn't approach with roughness, she approaches gently first. Haruna would kindly ask the guest to get down. If for whatever reason they don't listen the first time or they can't hear her, because Haruna is a quiet person and hates raising her voice for any reason, she becomes hesitant only for a moment. However, she'll raise it just enough for them to hear her again. While at the same time, explaining to them that it is disrespectful to the shrine grounds and they could've gotten hurt if they lost their footing. While she cares a lot about the shrine grounds, she still shows her care and compassion to even disrespectful guests. If the same guests continue to disrespect the shrine grounds, Haruna forces herself to be less gentle and ask again to stop in a rougher tone, she then tells them to leave the shrine grounds depending on how severe their actions were. And if it is a guest that has done this before, Haruna would blacklist them from entering the shrine grounds.
Why does your character want to become a shrine maiden/priest?
Haruna wants to become a shrine maiden because of her parents and their service to Japan. Ever since her visit to the Hashirimizu Shrine, she realized early on that her own calling was different. Where her parents protected Japan through duty and defense, Haruna wants to protect hearts, traditions, and community through spiritual service. Her parents serve with discipline and protects with strength, Haruna serves with devotion and protects with grace. She is not becoming a maiden simply because the shrine comforts her, she is choosing a form of service that reflects everything her parents and grandmother has taught her, while still being wholly her own.
What are the core values of your character?
Integrity
Haruna behaves the same way in private as she does in public. Her kindness, reverence, and service are real. She is not one person in front of guests and another when no one is watching. Haruna is Haruna. Integrity is the heart of how she presents herself.
Compassion
She does not merely feel for others. She responds to them. She notices, adjusts, helps, reassures, and makes room. Because of her own childhood loneliness and her understanding of waiting, absence, and quiet pain, Haruna is incredibly sensitive to the burdens other people carry. Compassion is the heart of how she meets others.
Patience
She is not the kind of person who gets irritated when others move slowly through their emotions or uncertainty. She gives people room and listens fully and carefully. She does not rush to fill silence just because silence feels uncomfortable. Patience is the heart of how she endures.
Discipline
Because she was raised in a household shaped by service, order, responsibility, and self-control. Haruna does not see discipline as harshness, she sees it as steadiness. It is what allows a person to remain dependable even when tired, emotional, or uncertain. Discipline is the heart of she serves others and herself.
Honesty
She believes words should be truthful, but also kind. She does not use honesty as an excuse to hurt others, embarrass them, or make herself feel better than anyone else. Instead, she values honesty because she sees trust as sacred. Once trust is given, it should be treated carefully. Honesty is the heart of how she builds trust.