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Inside Look at Styxx By Adrian
Styxx was first introduced in Talon's and Sunshine's story, when he worked with Dionysus and Camulus. At first Styxx's appearance piqued our interests. Who was this so called brother, which knew what Acheron's life was like before he became a god? And what was he talking about that had Acheron so paralyzed? In Acheron's book we got our answers, but it made us even more curious about Styxx. Then that brings about the burgeoning question of: What happened between the two brothers to cause such enmity? In Styxx, we get an in-depth look of what the Crowned Prince's life was like. It is a tale of a young boy's life, who progresses on to be one of the greatest Greek heroes ever to live. As we progress through the book, we watch as Styxx grows up from a young prince to a man. Several things from Acheron's book, that has left us wondering, are revealed. Some examples are: the truth of Estes's sudden death, his war in Atlantis, his relationship with Bethany, and finally his life in modern day times. This tale encompasses all of the books in the series, written thus far. It is a tale of sorrow, betrayal, hatred, humility, love, and loyalty. To be honest, this is one of the best books I have ever read. It is the embodiment of all that a male should be. In all the previous books I have read, I have yet to find a book that brought me to tears, and touched me, like Styxx did. He grew up from a child, through hardships and never ending trials, to be the best fictional male characters to be written into a book. It shows us that through all the suffering, that a being can endure, we can rise out of the ashes and emerge a re-born phoenix. If you have yet to read it, I highly recommend that you do so! All your questions about Styxx will be answered, and so much more!
Welcome to Dark Hunter Unbound and Unchained, we are a new Dark Hunter Role Play group but we are building unbelievably fast! Looking for some of our lost love ones to come home to their partners, but we have many incredible roles still available. We are a cannon Group, who follow the Author goddess Sherrilyn Kenyon books, but still have an edge of creativity to bring their roles to life. If you are interested we ask that you be: 18 years of age or older, have a good working knowledge of the books and the character you are applying for, and come with an enthusiasm to join ours! Here is the link to an active list of the Writers Needed Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/468010613319157/ and please contact admins Maggie Tigarian DHUU and Soteria Parthenopaeus DHUU.
How to . . . . . . Write a Daily post. By Remi
Okay so your part of a group, or maybe alone, and you need to write a daily post; yet you’re drawing a blank on what to write. Well, I’m here to help you. The most important part of a daily post is to know your character. If you don’t know who, or what, your character is it will hinder your posting. Are you a wolf, a goddess, or a vampire? Who your character is affects how you would post. For example, a vampire might not be posting about the full moon getting closer, but a wolf would. Next you need to think to yourself ‘What does my character do?’ Most characters can have jobs or hunt; a few, like in the dark-hunter novels fight, so you can post a fight scene. If you go the fight route, make sure you keep in mind how the person you’re fighting would respond. I’ve never seen a true fight were it is: walk up hit them and done. If you run a shop, or are a doctor, do you have customers? Finally, there is home life. What type of family does your character have? Interact with a baby, if you have one, argue over bills with a spouse, or even go simple: just curl up with a book and read.
Once you sort out the above things, take your time and post about any or all. Include thoughts, feelings and actions in these posts. Those small touches add a depth to the character that can’t be seen otherwise. Now that you have some ideas, get out there and use them. Happy role playing everyone.
I’d like to introduce you to Sentella Divinity. We’re a newly formed small group based on Sherrilyn kenyon’s League series. If your interested in joining our group please contact an admin today. Lots of roles to fill.
Spotlight Character Meet Cara Winston By Bride
Okay, so the spotlight character of the month of January I chose is the Indy character named: Cara Winston. I asked her a couple of questions about her character, what RP is to her, and what she sees and hopes for RP in the future. Here are the responses that I got, and I must say: thank you Cara for helping me out in this.
Who is Cara? Cara is a human working in Sanctuary. She is the only child of her parents, who still live back home in Lafayette, La. She is of Acadian descent (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acadian) and while similar to Cajun culture most are familiar with, they still identify more with their French ancestors than the Cajuns do and their accent is not as heavy. She speaks some Acadian French, but mostly just English. She went to LSU and
majored in Psychology and Sociology, which is going to help her when dealing with her new boyfriend! She has a sweet temperament, but will only put up with so much of Nick’s attitude before she snaps back at him. She is learning that she doesn’t know nearly as much about the world she lives and works in as she believed. She is being hunted by Daimons, and not even Nick can tell why they want her, in particular, so badly.
In Cara’s Words :: I got into RP in college with Dungeons & Dragons, back before there was much on the internet. Out of that grew an extensive sword and knife collection I keep to this day, and all of them hold an edge. When Cara gets to the point she carries a weapon, it will be one that I personally own.
I have used them extensively in my internet RP the past few years. Up until about 3 1/2 months ago, most of my online RP had ben still in the D&D world. Then I stumbled across a group that was doing the Kenyon books. I had just finished reading Styxx and became Bethany, who has become my favorite Kenyon character. Out of Bethany was spawned an Indy character, whose husband has the same driver as Bethany’s Styxx. A little while later, I started talking with Nick’s driver and now we have 5 couples across two groups. I got into RP for the same reason I’ve stayed in RP, I love a good story. And it seems that so many books end and, even with a series, you only catch glimpses of your favorite characters. With RP, the story gets to keep going and in many ways we get to see the characters we love living out the lives we imagined for them. No matter what is going on in the real world around me, when I slip into my character for a story, that all can get pushed to the side for a while, and I get to live in the fantasy world my character gets to call home. I have been very choosy with my writing partners because I believe communication is as essential for two people trying to have an RP relationship as it is for those in the real world. I have been blessed with two wonderful writing partners currently, and I consider both of them friends. I hope to see the RP world expand online. Social Media seems to actually be restricting some of its expansion at the moment, and I hope to see that end. So many ways that those in the RP world interact require travel and money, that Social Media would be smart to make it accessible to everyone, even if they and to put a small price on it. Fandom and RP has expanded immensely since when I started in it, and I hope that fans of shows, movies, and books never stop writing fan fiction, doing cosplay, and doing RP. I think one of the best things we can do for those coming behind us are to let them know that the story never has to end, that we can continue it as
long as we have imagination and a willingness to try. I’ve taken on characters before with no clue what direction they were going to go in and had it turn out wonderfully. For those times it didn’t, there were important lessons to be learned from each experience. I hope that someday my son, who has a vivid imagination, joins the world of RP for his favorite books and shows as well. I think both he, and others, would benefit from being able to escape from reality and just be a character they’ve always wanted to be.
Guardiani del Notte is a fun group with a family type atmosphere. We’re still kinda new and have many openings. If your looking for a family then why not join ours today. Contact Remi Peltier, Abigail Brady, or Bride today. https://www.facebook.com/groups/GDNFanPage/
The Do's & Don’t's of Role Playing
By Raziel
Welcome to the Do's & Don’t's of Role Playing. Below are some rules that you can DO in role playing. As well as rules as to what you DON'T DO in role playing. With each rule, there is an example, so that everything will be clear.
DO'S of Role Playing:
1. Do have a back story. Back stories help other Role Player's to know more about who your character is. Especially if your character is an OC/Indy (Original Character/Independent Character).
EXAMPLE:
Full Name Nickname(s) DOB Job Designation Height Build Hair Color Eye Color Mode of Transportation Favorite Pastime Tattoos/Scars Other Facts BIO
2. DO communicate with your Role Playing partner, and all other Role Players you're involved with.
EXAMPLE: Always speak to your role playing partner, and speak respectfully to one another. Always talk out SL (Story Line's) whether Major or Minor, so that no feelings are hurt, and so there are no misunderstandings.
3. DO update your Role Playing partner, and Admin (if there are any) of statuses.
EXAMPLE: If RL (Real Life) comes into play, let your Role Playing partner and Admin know why you can't be around, how long you shall be absent, and for the reasons.
4. DO always keep other people's feelings in mind. What you may find in 'good nature' joking could be considered highly offensive to someone else.
EXAMPLE: Making erotic jokes, cursing, and playful flirting. Though in your eyes could be harmless fun, could be uncomfortable by another. Always know each Role Players limits, what they do and don't appreciate. Sometimes you may need to do a PC (Private Chat) with some, if not all Role Players, so that you know not to offend anyone.
5. DO stick with what your character is. If your character is human, it has human abilities(frail),if your character is a Were, have it have Were abilities, if it's a God, God-Like abilities, so on and so forth.
EXAMPLE: Humans do NOT have god-like powers; they can have pagan, Wicca, powers of that such, but nothing such as were, god, or vampire. If you are ANY species, stick with specific species powers and abilities.
DONT'S of Role Playing: DON'T god mod. You don't know what someone else will or won't do, or how they will react to a specific post or comment.
EXAMPLE: *He stalks his prey, as he walks up behind him; he wrapped his arm around his throat, as he choked him, and cut off his air way, making him pass out. As he was passed out, he picked up the unconscious body, and headed to the dark alley*
2. DON'T change a SL (Story Line) without speaking to everyone involved. There will be confusion, and some upset role players, if you do not keep their feelings in retrospect.
EXAMPLE: If the SL(Story Line) starts with two characters fighting, or working together to find another character, do NOT change the SL without speaking to everyone involved. If you do, it could not only ruin the SL, but a possible argument could ensue.
3. DON'T bring your RL (Real Life) into your Role Playing character. Feelings could get hurt, if this happens.
EXAMPLE: If you have had a bad day or are in a bad mood, do NOT take your emotions, anger, etc. out in your character, or towards your Role Playing partners. It is not fair to them.
4. DON'T constantly change your Avi(Avatar) if you choose one, or two Avi's for your character, do NOT constantly change them. This could confuse many people.
EXAMPLE: Do NOT choose, for example, Johnny Depp as an Avi, and in a week you simply 'tire' of his look, and change him to Vin Diesel, and a week later change again. You NEED a constant look.
5. DON'T forget that RL (Real Life) comes first. No matter WHAT happens in Role Play world, your RL is what is most important. Never let someone make you feel as if you're Role Play is MORE important than your RL.
EXAMPLE: If for some reason RL becomes hectic ,and you cannot role play, NEVER let anyone pressure you into believing that the role play you're doing ,is MORE important that anything in your RL, such as health, family, happiness, etc. Role Play is ALWAYS second, and your RL comes first and foremost.
From the Desk of Elianna
How many of us have more than one character on Fb? Or do this to have a sense of freedom from the mundane parts of everyday life.. It can get monotonous and boring. This is a way to experience new things, and make good friends. It’s too bad that some people can't role play without causing drama or stabbing someone in the back over petty things. Jealousy about a character or a relationship can ruin a lot of things and tear groups apart... Believe me I've been backstabbed, lied to, and lied about and I quit and walked away.. When someone you thought of as a friend decides that you are no better than dirt. .. It’s time to sit back and rethink things a lot. I quit and walked away.. and when the dust settled and all was said and done, I finally got an apology. third hand from one of the group founders .. Its why I'm reluctant some days and very careful who I rp with now.. all it takes is one bad apple and unfortunately it’s not uncommon...
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