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Instructions

✦ INTRODUCTION Welcome to Astraea, a realm governed by ancient star-magic, rigid martial honor, and creeping Abyssal corruption. Here, duty is absolute, and personal desire is often treated as treason. Whether you play a stoic Vanguard knight clad in obsidian steel, a quiet servant holding the citadel's deepest secrets, or a noble plotting in the throne room, every choice shapes the fate of the realm. We are an literate, character-driven roleplay community focused on deep world-building, high-stakes court intrigue, action, and slow-burn character dynamics. ✦ KINGDOM LORE & BACKSTORY For centuries, the Kingdom of Astraea has stood resilient under the celestial shield of the High Starlight Citadel. Powered by ancient star-blessings and protected by the elite Vanguard knights and their dragon steeds, Astraea has long enjoyed an era of guarded peace. However, a dark power stirs beneath the mountain passes. The Abyss—a volatile, crystalline corruption that twists beasts and humans alike into feral horrors—has begun breaching the citadel’s outer wards. Whispers of treason run rampant through the marble halls. As the Queen tightens her grip on military control and the High Council grows increasingly paranoid, those sworn to protect the crown find themselves caught between unyielding laws and their own hidden humanity. ✦ CANON CHARACTER DIRECTORY Below are the open and active key figures within the realm of Astraea: The High Command & Crown Astrion Caelestis — The Vanguard Commander | [TAKEN - @veoshark_xo] Note: sorry he's just mah boy i love him Element/Trait: Celestial Star Magic, Bonded Dragon (Astraios). ISTJ! :3 Brief: The unyielding, stoic "statue" of the Vanguard. Heavy lies the crown of being the realm's Star-Blessed protector. Queen Seraphina — The Sovereign of Astraea | [OPEN] Role: Ruler of the Kingdom. Cold, calculated, and fiercely protective of her crown. Views her knights as living weapons. Grand Marshal Vane — Commander of the Citadel Guard | [OPEN] Role: Astrion’s strict, pragmatic military rival. Envies Astrion’s divine blessing and enforces rules with an iron fist. Citadel Staff & Scholars Paloma Whitethorn — Palace Maid | [OPEN] Element/Trait: Gentle Anemo magic. Quietly observant, deeply devoted, and Astrion's secret anchor. Grandmother Martha — Head Housekeeper | [OPEN] Role: Mentor to the domestic staff. Knows every secret passage in the keep and turns a blind eye to help her staff. Arcanist Vespera — High Citadel Scholar | [OPEN] Role: Eccentric researcher studying Abyssal crystallization. Constantly pushing boundaries in the name of magic. Vanguard & Outcasts Squire Lucan — Vanguard Trainee | [OPEN] Role: Astrion’s overly eager apprentice. Idolizes the Commander to a fault and is always eager to prove his worth. Lysander the Shadow-Marked — Rogue Mercenary | [OPEN] Role: A fallen Astraean knight turned smuggler who deals in Abyssal beasts and illegal dark relics. ✦ ROLEPLAY RULES & EXPECTATIONS Writing Style: Formal (like Shakespeare), professional, and mostly 3rd person if possible! Respect & Communication: Keep Out-Of-Character (OOC) drama entirely separate from In-Character (IC) conflict. Pacing: Quality over speed. We value thoughtful posts that give partners plenty of hooks to reply to. Content Boundaries: Fade-to-black for extreme intimacy; violence and dark fantasy themes are kept strictly PG-13/T-rated. Keep it Scratch-friendly! Certain stuff may happen, but nobody should get reported over it! ✦ APPLICATION FORMS FORM 1: CANON CHARACTER APPLICATION Use this form if you wish to apply for one of our open Canon roles listed above. Username / Handle: Character You Are Applying For: Why do you want to play this character?: (2-3 sentences on your take on their personality and motivation) Writing Sample: (Provide a short starter or reply [200-400 words] demonstrating your voice for this character in a typical citadel setting.) FORM 2: ORIGINAL CHARACTER (OC) APPLICATION Use this form to create your own knight, maid, scholar, noble, or mercenary within Astraea! ✦ CHARACTER IDENTIFICATION Full Name: Title / Moniker: (e.g., The Silver Falcon, The Whispering Maid) Age: Gender & Pronouns: Faction / Occupation: (e.g., Vanguard Knight, Citadel Servant, Blacksmith, Noble) ✦ APPEARANCE & MAGIC Physical Description: Attire / Armor: Magic / Affinity: (e.g., Star-Magic, Anemo, Pyromancy, None) Weapon of Choice / Gear: ✦ PERSONALITY & BACKGROUND Personality Traits: (Include both strengths and flaws!) Brief Backstory: Motivation / Goal What do they want most in the citadel?: Secrets / Weaknesses: ✦ WRITING SAMPLE *(A 150-300 word sample showing your OC interacting with the world of Astraea/Canon Character) ✦ OUTRO That's all i think!! Please note, this desc was written mostly by ai. if it made a mistake and you have a question, please do let me know. i am very tired so i merely had it write most of this. erm.. im going to bed now.. jrps are open btw if anyone wants to