[OOC] 🦄 Deeper Than The Sands - Merged With T.S.

Romance
Historical
Fantasy
Casual
Advanced
Slice of Life

GM Lady Absinthia

Co-GM

Lady Luck

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Deeper Than The Sands: Paused Between Ch. 1 & 2

	This Rp is part of a larger story line and is currently paused and merged into the Tartarean Strands Storyline. It will pick up once the storylines break apart again.

Rules

*Rules are enforced and you will be removed if you break them - they may seem strict and harsh but I am a fair Gm as long as communication remains open and honest and people do no take advantage. 

General Rules For All Lady A Rp'sGm Is Goddess And An Evil GM OverlordGm has final say on all matters.
You must read and follow all the rules at all times
Gm does check on posting and log in habits
Gm will contact your previous GM's and Rpers for references if she feels it is needed
Do NOT insult the GM, the rules, or your fellow Rpers
Gm does kick, block, and call out Rpers
If you are not joining or interested in the Rp - do NOT post here, period
Check Ego's at the door - I do not put up with bullshit, flamers, trolls, whiners, egomaniacs, etc.
Applying does not mean acceptance. Gm reserves the right to deny anyone for any reason at anytime
Gm does and will request edits to CS and IC posts if things are missed, over looked, or cannot be reasonably explained
Gm will work in side quests and story arcs - Just PM them
Have an idea or want to keep something under wraps for a time? PM the GM
Read through Rpers Guide To Etiquette - This is a good reference for RP Etiquette - It is required reading for the RP and you will be held to everything in it
CS Sheet Provided Must Be UsedUse code provided below
Do not submit WIP's - Final CS's only
Post CS for approval in OOC
Only GM approved CS's allowed in CS Tab
If you submit a Cs and you do not follow the rules and instructions it WILL be denied and not be allowed to be resubmitted with edits. In other words, it is scrapped.
Change color code to one not in use (This is required for various reasons)
If you have problems with changing out the color code or any of the coding, just pm it to me and I will take care of it for you
May not use default CS color, any colors currently in use by active characters or that are close to another characters color
Dark or Hard to read colors will not be accepted and will be required to change before a CS is accepted
Images are not required but are highly encouraged for visual and music video purposes
Remove ~instructions~ on CS before submitting
Remove the "." in the [hr.] code before submitting
Once Cs's are approved, relation sheet will go up and must be completed and added to CS when stated by the GM
Once your CS is approved and posted in the CS tab you may not edit it without first gaining permission from the GM
General RulesFollow All Forum Rules
No Flame Wars in OOC - Have a problem? Take it to PM
No Meta-Gaming
No Bunnying
No Auto-Hitting
Remember IC and OOC are two different things - keep them separate
All actions using skills must be a called action and will require a GM check to see what the outcome is (Depending on the situation, this can be done before you post via pm or after you post a called action in the next world narrative)
Language - No Filters
Gore - No Filters - This will get gross
Taboo subjects will be crossed but will be maintained to fade to black if needed
All Lady A Rp's cross certain lines, many subjects are not for the easily offended or triggered
Romance:
Allowed but keep it Pg-13, then fade to black
No prestarted couples
Don't plan out couples ahead of time
Don't force couples
Let romance happen naturally without planning - trust me, the wait and work is worth it.
If love interests and couples form too quickly in the GM's opinion she is not above instituting a required roll from LLA to see if love can occur or if they end up hating each other just as instantly as they fell in love.
Approved and active members of the Rp will be given the link to Lady A's Rp Chat room to better help stay in touch with your fellow Rpers in this RP
The world is controlled by the GM - All NPC's, weather, what you see, what you find, what happens, everything. So if it isn't in my post, it didn't happen. If you need more information, either tag the Gm in OOC or drop a PM. Assume nothing.
All skills and attempts for things must be sent to the GM for rolls to deem success or failure.
Randomization and LLA is used in this RP - Please refer to my tutorial for a description if you are new to this concept
Posting HabitsYou are not allowed to use @Mention Tags or Interacting With Headers In IC.
You are not allowed to copy and paste anything another character has said or posted in a previous post in your posts
Uniform Headers for Character must by used in IC posts (code provided below)
No Fontmeme or the like is allowed for IC or CS's
Your characters personal color code must be used for dialog
Minimal of 250 Words Per Post Post on SI first and hover over the stars in the top left hand corner of your post to check post length.
Once posted on RPG, edits for post length will not be accepted and you will be removed from RP if your post does not meet the minimal.
If you are running more than 1 character at once, your required paragraph total is equal to 250 words per character!
Must IC post once every 7 days (It is your job to keep up with when you need to post. Your last post hits Day 8 and I remove you from the RP.)
If you need additional time to post you must notify the Gm by day 5 of your counter. Extensions will not be granted after that. I will try to work with you but only if you are up front, honest, and keep the lines of communication open. Real life comes first but joining this Rp means you know and respect what is expected of you and your fellow RPers. (You aren't the only one with a life)
I do not accept "no inspiration" as a reason not to post
I do not accept "waiting for someone else to post" as a reason not to post
I do not accept "I have nothing to post" as a reason not to post
Keep up with all IC and OOC posts - This means read them all, I do random checks on this. Miss enough things and you will be removed.
No spamming OOC - Seriously, I will gut you
If you are holding up the RP and joining other Rp's you will be called on it
Minimal 2 posts between your last
No editing a post in IC once it has been posted without first getting permission from the GM
If an edit is required to your last post it must be done before day 8 on your previous posts counter or you will be removed. (Posts that need editing are considered incomplete.)
If a Gm calls for an edit that is your ~permission~ to edit
No Editing IC/OOC/CS posts if you leave or are removed from the RP
There is no additional time granted due to forum glitches unless the forum is fully down for more than 3 days. A week to post is plenty of time even if the forum glitches a day or two
CollabsMust tag the Gm in OOC to notify her that you are collabing and who are you are collabing with by day 5 of the highest counter
Collabs may not be started after your day 5 counter
If you are collabing and your partner vanishes or does not reply, you must finish the collab and post it before the timer runs out
If your collab partner vanishes you are granted temporary minimal bunnying privileges to complete the collab
If your collab partner vanishes, you need to make the Gm aware so it does not count against you
Know your personal posting limitations before applying to join - Work gives you a schedule, schools let you know when finals are coming, plan around these things
You may withdraw from the RP at any time and be put on Hiatus for an extended amount of time if your schedule becomes over whelming. You are allowed 1 Hiatus per year.
If you join other Rp's while on Hiatus you will not be admitted back to the Rp and will be considered ~kicked~
If you flake out, ghost, or are kicked from the RP the GM takes control of your character and it becomes general NPC property of the RP. The character may just be shelved, might be killed, or turned over to another Rper. (So if you are going to drop this RP, just post you are leaving to keep this from happening.)
Spots are not first come first serve Gm will review completed CS first
Gm will then notify you if you are approved
Character deaths will happen, no one is safe - it will be randomized and you will be notified when your death approaches. (This does not mean you are out of the RP, it will mean however you need to make a new character should you wish to continue - I recommend having Back Up Characters Ready)
I am looking for long term highly dedicated Rpers. My Rps tend to run a minimal of one year, so be prepared for it!
This RP is within the Lady A Universe Timeline 'Verse
Rules and Cs sheet will be added to and changed as need be depending on problems or points that come up.
Under Extras in your CS post a link to a post you have done in the past on this forum. If you submit a CS without this it will be declined
Special - To New Comers To The Guild - Pm The Gm before you even start a CS

Special Rules For Deeper Than The SandsThis is a Chapter Based RPThis Rp will be broken down into Chapters instead of ~ending~ the RP and starting over with each new part
Original OOC will be updated for each chapter
At the end of each year awards of new skills will be granted to those characters that ~survive~ that long
Characters must be in play a minimal of half the chapters time to be awarded new skills
CasesCase Method will be used in this RP from time to time
Counters for Cases will begin when the WN with the case in it
Counters for Cases differ from the usual 7 day counter depending on the Case - How many days you have for a case will be posted in the case file
Cases are collab work between you, whoever else is assigned to your case and the GM - In PM for rolls and updates
Cases are a newer method and give much more control to the RPer - if you have questions ask. If this is your first time dealing with cases, do NOT worry. The GM will walk you through it
Rpers may start out with 1 character and 1 back up character
Rpers in Good Standing with Lady A may begin with 2 Characters and however many back up characters you think you'll want to have
Additional Characters may be brought in later depending on various things, PM the GM if you wish to do this after a minimal of 3 months of IC for review
This is a slice of life rpReal Life cause and effect will be in place
Realistic Character Sheets Only
Things like jobs and skills must fit with characters back story
Please remember this is taking place in 1924 Egypt. There will be certain prejudices in place: gender, religion, sexuality, class. So please take this into account as it could be a factor in the RP.
If you wish your character to have "connections" please run it by the GM first to ensure it is acceptable and isn't already being done by another.
Under Extras in the CS place your favorite Egyptian God/Goddess so I know you at least skimmed this...(Ha all you old timers, I move one.)
This RP is a prequel to Darker Than Black, so it is a crossover.
You may NOT use characters from previous RP'sOnce Cs's are approved, relation sheet will go up and must be completed and added to CS - This is not required to late comers to the RP as you wouldn't know someone at this point.

SkillsRolls must be requested for any action in an RP
Don't assume just because your character is capable of something that it has been rolled for
Rolls must be requested by end of day 5 of your general counter except in the following circumstancesIn a case - roll counters are done on an individual case basis.
You are on day 5 when an update comes in. You have 48 hours to get a request in then.
Once a roll is called for and I give you the results, you have 24 hours to post. (Failure to do so will result in removal from the RP.)
When making a request be sure to include all information Character name
Characters current location
Characters attempted actions
Any and all skills being used
Why each skill is being called
Desired location if the character is attempting to move from point A to point B
Skill Rolls These are ONLY skills your character has listed in their CS
These MUST be listed in your header if you make a roll request
They MUST be listed EXACTLY as you have listed in your CS
Having the skill and calling a roll for it gives you certain bonuses to success
Example:Gavin is currently sitting looking through his scope on the green near the lake. He is going to attempt to shoot the Edenite that is on the top of the wall, closest one to him. He is using his Rifle and Sniper Rifle Skills for this to take aim and to fire. He is using his people reading skill to supplement them in hopes of knowing if the person is going to run right before he fires. he is NOT moving from his current location at this time.
General RollsThese are for skills not listed in your characters CS
These are general attempts
They do NOT get listed in your header
When you call for one, you must let the GM know your character does not possess this skill.
These can be used for a general light bulb, to attempting something new, and so forth.
Example:Zoie is currently in the main hosting area of the party at Queensguard. No skills are being used. I need a general observation and perception check to see if anyone is keeping an eye on her or if anything seems out of place. She needs to get to a private location so she can try to execute the plan to get information on Cynthia Ross. So general mental check to see if any points of exit come to mind. If she gets an idea she will be attempting to leave the scene, if not she will hold position.

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Bio

Character Death Count: 4

Overview

Location: Egypt 
Time Frame: 1924
Rp Tags: Historical, Slice-Of-Life, High Casual, Advanced, Large Group, Romance, Crime, Thriller, Black Comedy, Murder Mystery, Fantasy, Mythological
Type Of RP: This is a period mystery drama. It will have a lot of twists and turns. There will be clues given in posts that you can keep track of to help solve the mysteries as they unfold. Now, something very important - CHARACTERS CAN AND WILL DIE! This will be done randomly when events arise. It can happen to anyone at anytime without warning. You have been warned and I suggest a back up character to pull into the fray if that happens. 
Goal Of RP: The actual goal of the RP is not just to Rp but to actually solve the case. You as the Rper collect anything you see placed in posts as your clues and keep track of them. When you think you know you will submit it to the GM via PM - As each case is solved, more will unfold and new chapters will spring forth. (More details are listed below)
Age Requirements: Minimal age for characters is 21, Max age is 70.

Premise


	It is the year 1924 and the Tutankhamen craze has taken the world by storm. Ever since the discovery and opening of King Tut's Tomb within the Valley of the Kings the world's eye has been watching Egypt as if it was the Eye of Ra itself. From clothing to home decor; everything seems to be touched by the madness that has sprung up because of the discovery KV62 brought the world thanks to the archaeologist Howard Carter on November 26th, 1922. 

	With a new discovery though means the seal to the past has been broken. Since that day a weird slew of mysteries has begun to take over not only the Valley Of The Kings but Cairo, as well as other locations in the world. It is said to have begun the very night the tomb was opened when Egyptologist James Breasted came home to find his canary gone and in its place a Royal Cobra whom had eaten it. The Royal Cobra was the symbol of the Egyptian Monarchy and from there the curse of the Pharaoh grew. Pets and illnesses were not the limit of Gods wrath, Death was on the menu.

	One such is the death of the financial backer of Carters excavation; Lord Carnarvon. Dying under mysterious circumstances on April 5th, 1923. He died in the Grand Continental Hotel after what appeared to be a mosquito bite that became infected after it was cut while he was shaving on March 19th of the same year. A long death which to some attribute to being involved with the desecration of Tutankhamens Tomb; but we don't believe in all the silly blather about a mummy's curse do we?

	What if I were to tell you that he was not the last to die after being in or near the tomb? What about George Gould, the railroad tycoon that visited the tomb then died on the French Riviera suddenly from a fever that came out of nowhere? How about Prince Bey who was shot by his wife suddenly? What about Colonel Herbert, Lord Carnarvon's half brother, who was blinded and died of blood poisoning less than a year after the tomb was opened? Then there was Sir Douglas-Reid who X-Rayed the boy king and died of a mysterious illness just earlier this year. 

	And then we have what happened on the day of June 14th of this year. Over in England at Beacon Hill we have had a grave robbing. The resting place of Lord Carnarvon in Burghclere, Hampshire has been dug up and his wife Almina reported that nothing was taken but one item. An Udjtat was stolen from around the neck of her now deceased husbands neck; one he had acquired even before he opened the tomb of the King. Seems that more and more is going missing and the rumors are flying. 

	 Our story begins in Cairo. Vera Munn, the niece of Lord Carnorvon, is working at the Egyptian Museum thanks to the curator feeling as if he owes her uncle a favor. Vera is in search of the truth behind her uncles death. She doesn't believe in fairy-tales and hokum; she believes if she can see it and touch it then it is real. That doesn't stop her fascination with the ancient world of Egypt but she wants to know who robed her uncles resting place and why he died.

	Now, why are you in Cairo? Are you just another treasure hunter hoping to cash in on the craze? Have you been sent by another country to investigate the death of perhaps someone of high rank? Do you wish to stop the opening of more tombs and the loss of Egypt's wealth to foreigners? Perhaps you are a simple tour guide just enjoying the influx of currency to the region. Either way it does not matter. Like the Sands of Time being drawn through the hour glass you and others will be pulled into this story and be a part of how it unfolds. Each of you have been plagued by a vision, a dream of a single item. Egypt is calling you my lovelies and adventure awaits.  	

Characters
*Denotes Character Has Been Approved For RP

Active:*Vera Munn - Librarian; F7976A - Lady A
*Josephine Clarke - Actress; F48CA7 - FantasyChic
*Nora Kingston - Assistant/Amateur Cryptographer; 00CCFF - Morose
*Reginald Keystone - Major British Air Force; B8860B - Sigil
*Lauren Ridgeway - Bartender/Bootlegger; Cyan - Nallore
*Priscilla Harker - Artist/Researcher; c4df9b - Rivaan
*Mahendra Zalil - Geologist; 007236 - ONL
*George Benaszewski - Sniper/Hitman/Bootlegger; 598527 - Lady A
*Faye Masterson - Parapsychologist; F7E2E8 - FantasyChic
*Richard Barker - Private Detective; 255DB3 - ONL
*Gene Benaszewski - Nurse; 9370DB - Morose
*Haring Reddish - British Army; bdb76b - Sigil

Dead/Murdered(?):Lord Carnarvon
Haakon Elvsgaard - Journalist
Harry Walsh - Soldier
Aziza Tarek - Dancer
Peter Keystone - Airman


Housing In Cairo

	*The housing will be assigned by the Gm after your CS is submitted and approved. It will be partially random - Depending on the character history each character will be assigned chances at particular housing and then the dice will decide. The GM will inform you if your CS is approved what your house is. 

Grand Continental Hotel - E10



Savoy Hotel - D10



National Hotel - D10



Prison Department - D10





Qasr El Nil Barracks - C10/D10



Garden City - C11



Y.W.C.A. - D10



Gheit el Idda - E10



Shepheard's Hotel - E9



Maps Of Egypt

These maps are here to give Rpers the best possible idea of the layout of Egypt. Some areas are broken down into other maps to give you specific locations that are crammed into a certain are, others stand alone. These maps will be updated through out the RP. If I miss something, tag me or pm me so that I can address it.

Cairo:Full Map Of Cario Cir. 1920 - Library Of Congress
Legend To Cairo Maps
Close Up Of Cairo Map - Coordinates D10-E10 - Some Points Of Possible Interest:Grand Continental Hotel
Egyptian Museum
Deaconess Hospital
British Consulate
Masonic Hall
General Post Office
Floor Plan of Museum
Map Of Ferry Boat

Character Sheet

	Please, make sure you have actually read the rules for this RP before you even attempt to fill this out. Seriously, read. And, before I forget - NO PREDONE COUPLES OR LOVE INTERESTS! (Seriously, it ruins shit. Remember while romance is welcome it is not the main reason of this RP. If you want to ship your character it has to be done organically and in the RP over time. If you pull a "we just met today and they are now madly in love and will die for each other" - You will.)

	This CS must be filled out as specified in the rules and the explanations in the CS code itself. Do not submit a WIP to me. Remember, please do not reuse a character you have used before for this RP. (I do love to lurk in people's character sheet topic and other Rps. >.>) - Character Images are not required but are encouraged. (In place, please make sure to do further in detail in the appearance section of the CS) - Age Calculator - RP Starting Date is Oct 3rd, 1924

	Special Note!!! - Those of you in DTB - You may create a character for this that would be the ancestor of your character in DTB!!! (Now, isn't that a hell of a tie in!) ~Note: Do not make the character a direct ancestor, just in case they die you don't want your character in DTB to *poof* if you get my drift.~

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[b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b] (Full Name)
[b][color=6ecff6]Aliases:[/color][/b] (Nicknames, previous names, maiden names, etc.)
[b][color=6ecff6]Age:[/color][/b] Remember between the ages of 21 & 70
[b][color=6ecff6]Birthday:[/color][/b] Month-Day, Year (Starting day of the RP is Oct 3rd, 1924)
[b][color=6ecff6]Ethnicity:[/color][/b] 
[b][color=6ecff6]Birth Place:[/color][/b] May not be born in Cairo
[b][color=6ecff6]Residence:[/color][/b] Leave blank, the GM will determine this based off your character and tell you what to fill in before you move it over to the CS Tab
[b][color=6ecff6]How Long In Cairo:[/color][/b] How long specifically have you been here?
[b][color=6ecff6]Gender:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Major/Minor:[/color][/b] Place N/A if character did not attend college
[b][color=6ecff6]Occupation:[/color][/b] (Give us what you do for a living, job title, employer)
[b][color=6ecff6]Languages:[/color][/b] Max 2 (either fluent or learning - If you need more, you need to PM the GM to discuss all other languages before hand and explain why the character would know it. Keep it realistic people. This does not mean you will be able to read and write the language; if you wish to have a R/W skill outside of your main language(s), it will have to take up a general world skill below. If you have two starting fluent languages, denote them with a * to claim their given r/w - all others will have to be taken as a general skill - Refer to Vera's Cs for an example)

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[b][color=6ecff6]Height:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Weight:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Build:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Eyes:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Hair:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Skin Tone:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Tattoos/Scars/Piercings:[/color][/b]
[b][color=6ecff6]Personal Style:[/color][/b] Now remember this is the 1920's in Egypt, keep with that in your clothing descriptions

[hr.][center][img]Character Image[/img][/center][hr.][h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Psychology[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3]
[i][color=6ecff6][center][color=00a651]Positive Trait[/color] * [color=ed1c24]Negative Trait[/color] * [color=00a651]Positive Trait[/color] * [color=ed1c24]Negative Trait[/color] * [color=00a651]Positive Trait[/color] * [color=ed1c24]Negative Trait[/color][/center][/color][/i]

[b][color=6ecff6]Sexuality:[/color][/b] (What your characters true sexuality is, even though they may not be aware of it. This is set in stone when submitted, and a character deemed 1 sexuality may not flip to be attracted to something else later on)
[b][color=6ecff6]Relationship Status:[/color][/b] (Remember if you place Marries, Engaged, Dating - no Rper may play your significant other - They will be a Non-playable NPC that is only referenced) 
[b][color=6ecff6]Personality:[/color][/b] Minimal 2 paragraphs that tells us how the characters mind works
[b][color=6ecff6]Habits:[/color][/b] Minimal 2
[b][color=6ecff6]Hobbies:[/color][/b] At least 1
[b][color=6ecff6]Fears:[/color][/b] 3 real fears that make your character unhinged (You will be expected to play to these fears. They will be noted by the Gm and used against you ~grins~)
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[b][color=6ecff6]Likes:[/color][/b] 6 minimal
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[b][color=6ecff6]General World Skills:[/color][/b] Max 9 - History must reflect these knowledge's - Once again, it is the 1920's: so few will know how to drive, or even have ever been in a car. Skills must reflect the time of the RP. 
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[b][color=6ecff6]Combat Skills:[/color][/b] Max 5 - History must reflect knowing these - Keep it grounded in the real world. Not everyone is a bad ass. This covers things such as Athletics, Diving, Stamina, Acrobatics, Weapons, Swimming, Riding. Now each weapon type is broken down into the following; Edged Weapons (Is further broken down to type - Dagger, Foil, Long Sword, ect - ask if you want to know if a certain weapon would fall into a certain category), Clubs, Pole Arms/Staffs, Unarmed Combat(This is limited to Boxing, Brawling, or Wrestling - each one takes up 1 slot), Throwing Weapons, Projectile Weapons, Pistols, Shotguns, Whips. Remember - this is 1924 - Keep it realistic please. Riding has to be broken down by Animal - Camel and Horse are two different skills and take up a slot each. (Now to ride a donkey, it can be defaulted to Camel or Horse) 
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[b][color=6ecff6]What Is On Your Person:[/color][/b]
This includes your clothing, jewelry, your wallet, your id, your keys; cash(denote which country), a picture (a rare thing), papers and tobacco, pipe, matches, weapons you may carry, shoes, purse, bag, canteen, walking stick, and so forth. If it is not listed you are not carrying it. Again, keep it grounded in the real world for 1924. Limited to spots provided.
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[b][color=6ecff6]Residence:[/color][/b]
This is your stash basically - all your items that are not on you at all times. General things need not be listed like a bed, blanket and so forth. Somethings are just a given. But things like Weapons stash, books, files on people, books, special mementos, and so forth are something that need to be listed out and very detailed. Make sure to know that this will be updated through out the RP - Bullets get used, weapons get lost, ropes break. Again, keep this grounded in reality. You won't have an arsenal! Bare bones to start folks and keep it with your profession and what your income would have been. Not everyone is going to have money... Limited to spots provided.
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[b][color=6ecff6]What Brings You To Cairo:[/color][/b] Minimal 1 well developed paragraph

[b][color=6ecff6]Life Before You Moved To Cairo:[/color][/b] Minimal 3 paragraphs about your characters life up until this point.

[b][color=6ecff6]Life Since You Moved To Cairo:[/color][/b] Minimal 1 well developed paragraph

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[b][color=6ecff6]Character Quote:[/color][/b] Something they say a lot or live by
[b][color=6ecff6]Theme Song:[/color][/b] What would be playing when they walk up if we were in a movie?
[b][color=6ecff6]Anything Else:[/color][/b] (Read the rules and check for what you are supposed to put here before submitting - Seriously read. Even you, yeah you that has been in every one of my Rp's - you will want to read this again. That's a hint!)

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	This sheet will be required at a certain point in the RP to remain in the RP, and it will have to be updated through out the RP. (Required submission/update times will be given in the OOC as needed.) - Take notes, use this as your tool. Remember, even though your character might not have a clue, this sheet is of dual nature. Relations are for your character with other characters. Clues are what you are spotting in anything I put out there or have others place in their posts. So look for patterns, hints, and more. You could find them in IC, the CS's, here in the original OOC post. You never know when I might drop a hint. 

	If you are confused by something, ask me. The worst you will get from me is - No Spoilers. The best might be the clarification you need to solve the crime!

	Remember, this is a Mystery RP. You are trying to solve the case(s). Each case solving leads to another. There are rewards granted for sticking it out and surviving each chapter of the RP. Those that solve the case get even more. These can be anything from additional skills granted, to special abilities, artifacts for your characters that can come into play, and even up to a Get Out Of Death Roll Free Card to be used in any of my Rps! (Wouldn't it be nice to give LLA the finger and say "Not today Satan!"?)

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Sound Track



Forever May Not Be Long Enough - Live (Opening Scene)
Egypt - Kate Bush (Vera's Theme Song)
It's a Long Way to Tipperary - Robert Mandell (Harry's Theme Song)
I want it all - Queen (Haakon's Theme Song)
Burn with Me - Amaranthe (Aziza's Theme Song)
Applause - Lady Gaga (Josephine's Theme Song)
Why don't you get a job - Offspring (Abbas's Theme Song)
After you've gone - Ruth Etting (Nora's Theme Song)
Royal Air Force March - Walford Davies (Reginald's Theme Song)
Trinity - Amaranthe (Lauren's Theme Song)
Indiana Jones Theme - John Williams (William's Theme)
The Sands of Time - Time Only Knows (Priscilla's Theme)
The Cave - Mumford & Sons (Mahendra's Theme)
Give Me Back My Life - Papa Roach (Peter's Theme)
What the Water Gave Me - Florence + the Machine (George's Theme)


Quick Note

	Many of the images and background for this RP are based in factual history. Names, places, maps, even images are heavily sprinkled with truth, in fact some of it is right out of a History Books and The Library of Congress. That being said - please remember the following - This is not "Earth." This is the Lady A Universe, so while much might be based on fact - I am pulling a "rewriting it to be what I need for the story" moment - You know, like the actual history channel does. Why am I telling you this and putting it out there? Simple, because if it comes up, and I know it will, that so and so didn't do this or this god was meant to represent that... I don't care. It has been changed for the purpose of the RP, so arguing over it is only going to get you directed to the Rules - Gm is Goddess, Gm has final say in all matters. 

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Harry Walsh


Character Summary

Name: Harold Alexander Walsh MC
Aliases: Harry, Sarge, H
Age: 26
Birthday: October 13th, 1898
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Birth Place: Gloucestershire, England
Residence: Leave blank, the GM will determine this based off your character and tell you what to fill in before you move it over to the CS Tab
How Long In Cairo: Two Weeks
Gender: Male
Major/Minor: N/A
Occupation: British Army Sergeant - Retired, Freelance Author
Languages: English (Natural), Egyptian Arabic (Bits and Pieces)

Appearance

Height: 6'0"
Weight: 180lbs
Build: Athletic, Muscular
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Skin Tone: Light Tan
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Scarred left Thigh
Personal Style: Practicality is what Harry looks for above all else in his clothing. He is generally in simple and comfortable outfits, and doesn't particularly have much variation between those outfits. He isn't one to go out of his way and look particularly dolled up for the occasion, and he's quite content to put on the same shirt from the day before as opposed to getting a new one. In the cold, he generally wears his old army jacket, but otherwise dresses in simple, civilian clothing.

Psychology

Humorous * Crude * Chivalrous * Blunt * Creative * Regretful


Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Harry is generally a fairly friendly and boisterous fellow. He has a good sense of humour and strives in most interactions to make those he is with laugh, as something of a comedian, he manages to find something to laugh about in almost any situation. Harry does, however, swear like a sailor - a result of his military life, he has next to no censor and will spout off expletive after expletive at the drop of a hat. Raised to be a proper gentleman, Harry is particularly polite and helpful towards members of the opposite sex, and will generally strive to help women in any way he is able.

Again an offset of his military life, Harry can be particularly blunt and straight-forward at times, not particularly caring as to whether he may offend someone or not when bringing up an issue or problem. Between his musical, literary and artistic talents, Harry is an incredibly creative man who strives to take part in any form of the arts, while dedicating most of his time to literary pursuits. Behind his generally happy exterior however, a great deal of regret and sorrow lingers within Harry, which is usually not witnessed by those around him, unless they are particularly close.
Habits:
Biting his lip
Scratching his chin

Hobbies:
Sketching

Fears:
Loud Bangs (explosions and such)
Thick Smoke (Or gas)
The Smell of Garlic or Mustard

Likes:
Tea
Cats
Cheap Liquor
Spiced Food
Books
History

Dislikes:
Bullies
Conflict
Scorpions
Planes
Whistles
Snobby people


Cards On The Table

General World Skills:
Research
Planning
Leadership
Maintenance (Weapons)
Music (Piano)
Cool-headedness
History
Investigation
Navigation

Combat Skills:
Mental Stamina
Rifles
Swords
Riding (Horse)
Athletics

What Is On Your Person:
Clothing - White shirt with rolled sleeves, brown trousers and boots, military jacket in the cold
Purse/Wallet - British money, Egyptian Money, Passport, Military papers
Silver Signet Ring
Colt M1911
Two Magazines of Ammunition
Note Book
A few pencils
Rolling papers
Tobacco
Lighter Marked with '2nd Mounted'

Residence:
SMLE Mkiii* - Engraved with 'Hazza'
Picture of his unit
Military Cross
Old Journal
Collection of sketchbooks
Collection of notebooks
History Books
Spare Ammunition
Spare Clothing
Typewriter
Horse - 'Roach'


History

What Brings You To Cairo: Harry is in Cairo revisiting sites he was involved in during the Great War, so as to draw them after the war has ended, and gain some further inspiration to put into the writing of his book and memoir. He is also particularly interested in absorbing much of the culture and history which he had little chance to enjoy the last time he had been in Egypt.

Life Before You Moved To Cairo: Born to a particularly well-off family in Gloucester, Harold Alexander Walsh was graced with a relative abundance of schooling from a young age. Learning to read, write and even hunt before he was a teenager, Harry had a particularly sheltered life at home, away from any of the troubles of the world or struggles. His parents were particularly proud of the path he was on throughout most of his young life, a budding artist, it was their hope that he would go off to university and eventually make a name for himself, unfortunately, that was not to be.

At the age of seventeen, Harry signed up with the British Expeditionary Forces to fight in the Great War, falsifying his enlistment papers considering he was under the age of eighteen. Signing up with the cavalry, Harry was assigned to the 2nd South Western Mounted Brigade and sent off to training in Southern England. He completed his training and in late 1915 was sent to Egypt to fight the Ottomans. Harry spent much of the war in Egypt and the Sinai Desert, being wounded twice, once by shrapnel and once by Mustard Gas, he was eventually awarded the Military Cross for Valour, after leading a charge against an Ottoman trench.

Harry managed to live through the war, being sent to the Western front in 1918 to help break through the last of the German defenses. Returning home when so many of his local friends had not, he struggled to readjust to civilian life. Eventually, he learned the best way to cope with his stress and 'battle fatigue' as doctors referred to it was through the arts, via music, writing and drawing, he began to cope better with his stress. Eventually, he came up with the idea of writing a memoir of his war experience, setting out to the battlefields he fought at for further inspiration.

Life Since You Moved To Cairo: Harry has spent time moving back and forth from the city of Cairo itself and the outlying battlefields and war graves, sketching the areas he's fought at and jotting down notes of memories as they come to him. He's enjoyed much of the Egyptian night life, frequenting a few local bars and night-markets, while visiting the local libraries and museums from time to time during the day.

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Character Quote: 'I'm only starting to learn what 'survive' means.'
Theme Song:It's a Long Way to Tipperary - Robert Mandell
Anything Else:Ra
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@Pundii Walsh is good to go. 

The dice have determined that Walsh owns a small 1 bedroom flat in the Gheit el Idda district. Quadrant E10. It is on the second story, which is the top floor for his building. The building is a smaller one sandwiched between two other buildings and only has two apartments - the main floor on the street level and Walsh's above. It is a large room for the main living/office area with a small kitchen off to the side along one wall, there is opening between the main area and the bedroom area that has no door but a curtain in it's place. There is a ceiling fan over each room and large windows that have cross hatched shutters you can see through, no glass on the windows. It is sparsely furnished. 

In the Cs place the following - Gheit el Idda, apartment on Shari Hasen El Akbar 3rd block from corner of Shari Abdin.

Once moved to Cs page I will update the original OOC and place him in the approved character list.

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@Lady Amalthea Would you kill me if I join with one character? 

Or am I on the naughty list until I die elsewhere and have one less character? I have ideas and don't want to put them on paper unless you give me the go ahead. <.<

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@Charnobylisk Well you just shelved two in TWD, with this week and us planning out, I don't see any reason why you couldn't handle this with 1 character. Go ahead, we'll give it a test run, ^^

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Haakon Johann Elvsgaard



Character Summary

Name: Haakon Johann Elvsgaard
Aliases: Blondie, Johnny, John & Fish Eater
Age: 29
Birthday: September 9th, 1895 (Starting day of the RP is Oct 3rd, 1924)
Ethnicity: Norwegian
Birth Place: Drammen, south-eastern Norway
Residence: Grand Continental Hotel Suite 251
How Long In Cairo: One month
Gender: Male
Major/Minor: Journalism/Political science
Occupation: Journalist for ‘Dagbladet’ (Norwegian equivelant of The Daily Mail)
Languages: Norwegian & English*

Appearance

Height: 5’8’’
Weight: 178lbs
Build: Average
Eyes: Dark green
Hair: Dark blonde
Skin Tone: Light, though showing signs of toning
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: N/A
Personal Style: Haakon, though by no means a rich man, likes to clothe himself in somewhat fashionable clothing, preferably a British style. An ironed shirt, jacket and suit pants, mostly clean and polished leather shoes. And to top it all, a well-worn fedora that has followed him through his short-lived career. At least that’s when he has time to clean and maintain it all. As for his hair, he prefers to keep it well trimmed and short, keeping it neatly hidden underneath that fedora of his. Another reason for wearing it is because of the shade it gives in the unrelenting heat of Egypt. 

Psychology

Sociable*  Overly curious * Brave *  Tall-taled  * Quick-headed * Easily offended


Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single 
Personality: Haakon is well aware of the position he has reached within the few years after his graduation, and he isn’t one to hide it well either. He’s a guy for talking, and talking well about himself whenever he can, as if he’s afraid that he’ll be forgotten in a few years. It doesn’t matter if he adds a few details or retracts a few, as long as it puts him in a better position there and then. And if he has to push somebody else down further than himself to accomplish this, then so be it. 
Now, it has to be said that there is a reason for his said position; even if Haakon is tall-talled and bragging, he is smart. Put into a situation he needs to get out off or solve, he’ll be quick enough to find a solution, be it a smart plan or not, but a plan he’ll come up with. Pulling off something unorthodox is also a characteristic of his, one that actually helped him get his promotion that he so often brags about. He won’t shy away from talking with you and getting you to say something, whether or not you intended it in the first place. A friendly smile and an interesting accent helps with that. 

Habits:Taking off his fedora and ruffling his hair
Whistling some old tune from home
Writing down his thoughts on his notepad

Hobbies:Skiing
Reading foreign newspapers
Writing very vauge notes for his own, future biography

Fears:
Being exposed for his bragging
Bats
Isolation

Likes: 6 minimal
Snow
A scoop
Friendly company
Liquor
Being right
Writing

Dislikes: 6 minimal
The unbearable heat of North Africa
Germans
Unfruitful periods of work-time
Overly spiritual people
Psuedoscience
Rice


Cards On The Table

General World Skills:
Speed-Typewriting
Critical fact-checking
International Relations
Scetching
Geography (‘Modern’ world)
Basic camera-handling and photograph-developing
German speaking and understanding

Combat Skills:
Physical stamina
Running
Skiing
Projectie weapon – M1893 Nagant Revolver

What Is On Your Person:
Clothing – Light brown fedora; regular sized, white shirt with two upper buttons unbuttoned; dark brown full-lenght pants, folded up a few times in the heat; dark, light brown leather shoes; white socks; small, leather satchel slung over his shoulder containing  several items;
Wallet w/; cash (Norwegian Kroners and British Pounds); Journalist/Identity Card.
Kodak camera c1920
1893 Nagant Revolver w/ 6 bullets loaded
12 additional bullets
Notepad
Several pencils
Water flask
Passport (Norway)
Pocket watch

Residence:

Travel guides to the Kingdom of Egypt
Typewriter
Photography-developtment tools
Short casefile of deaths associated with the Pharao Curse
Suitcase
Several remedies for sun burns
Notes of various kinds, both relevant and not


History

What Brings You To Cairo: After having impressed the editor of the nation-wide Norwegian newspaper ‘Dagbladet’ a few times, Haakon was offered to follow a story that he was promised «Would make his career secure». It was about the various deaths that followed in the wake of The Pharao’s Curse, and the newspaper was not going to let any other Norwegian news-outlet get the scoop first; the latest event that took place was the mysterious stealing from the late Lord Carnarvon’s grave, and so Haakon hoped he would spend a few months in lovely Britain to investigate and write the story of his life. 

Of course the editor left out the part that Haakon would be travelling to Egypt, not Britian as if the next grand event would take place at the very source of all this. But there he is, trying to interview people and dig up clues to write this article; an article that will once and for explain these mysterious events. And give him a fair payment of course. 

Life Before You Moved To Cairo: Being born and growing up in a relatively small, industrial city in Norway gave Haakon very slim chances for an ambitious future; his father was a factory worker in one of the countless mills that dotted the river running through Drammen. His mother was mostly out cleaning the factory owner’s home, and only secondly at home to take care of the family. It was then left to their grandfather to take care of those at home; Haakon and his two little sisters. One of the many pasttimes of the family would be to have their grandfather read from the newspapers; even if it was an old one or already read, Haakon wanted to hear what was happening out in the world. 

That eager for knowledge followed Haakon into school, and proved valuable for his otherwise bleak future. He learned quickly to read and write, and his texts easily surpassed those of his classmates, both to the dismay and joy of his parents. Joy because of their son’s accomplishments, but dismay because they feared he couldn’t follow what his dream was now forming to be; to be a journalist. For many years that dream was only that, a dream, as Haakon followed in his father’s footsteps working in the mill to save up for university, which was far from cheap. But he wasn’t idle either, oh no; he did his best to write short articles and the likes to the local papers, some of which he actually got published although not often recognized for. 

At the age of 22, Haakon and his parents had saved up enough funds for their son to go to university in Oslo to study journalism. They feared, perhaps Haakon the most out of them all, that he wouldn’t survive the life of the academics, very different from a workman’s life. Once again, Haakon showed a surprising ability to prove everybody wrong as heg ot decent grades and praise for his work, until he could finally walk out of the university with an actually degree. It wasn’t long after that he was offered a job at ‘Dagbladet’, a nationwide, liberal news-outlet; he just did have a praisable position to speak of for the coming years. It wasn’t until he by sheer luck managed to be at the right place at the right time when the Beer Hall Putch took place in Munich and he was able to report on it first-hand. After that, everything was looking up for him. 

Life Since You Moved To Cairo: The first thing that Haakon noticed when he set foot in Egypt, was the damning heat. The summers at home were warm, fair enough, but the kind of heat that poured down on him from all direction was almost unbearable for the norseman. But against all odds, he managed to percevere in the Orient, a place nobody he knew or knew him had set foot. As for the case he’s writing on, he doesn’t have too much to brag about. Only a few fleshed-out interviews with people connected with the Tutankhamon-excevation and assosiates of the late Lord Carnvarnon, though nothing solid so far. But it’s better than nothing, and having a reporter on the field gives his editor at him the reason for him staying there, for now. 

Extras

Character Quote: «You call that {insert something descriptive}? That’s nothing compared to what we have back home!»
«There’s always a story, if you keep digging and poking around.»
«Fordømte varme…jeg trenger snø.»
Theme Song:Queen - I want it all
Anything Else:
Deep One Rising
Sheshat

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@Lady Amalthea Eeeeeeee~!

See I thought it was rude of me to ask to join since I did just shelf two in TWD but yay! I'll get the CS done this week (aka tomorrow). ^_^

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@Charnobylisk Sounds good! Can't wait to see it, ^^

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I shall have my sheet up sometime later tonight. I am enjoying my Labor Day off work while I know my fellow co-workers deal with one of the busiest days of the year

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@ONL You are good to go.

The dice have determined that you will be in the Grand Continental Hotel - Suite 251. It isn't huge but is it beautiful. A three room suite - bedroom, sitting room, and a small private bath. Which is rare at this time. Fans in each room and indoor plumbing are a welcome luxury. E10 is the quadrants. Glass on the windows and a simple ring to the front desk if you wish to have room service 

In the CS place - Grand Continental Hotel Suite 251

Once you do that and place him in the cs tab I will update the approved characters listing in the original ooc.

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@FantasyChic hahaha, don't blame ya. Can't wait to see the cs!

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@Lady AmaltheaAwesomesauce! Living in an actuall hotel is by far more than what Haakon would except! 

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Eleanor Kingston


Character Summary

Name: Eleanor Daisy Kingston
Aliases: Nora, Nor, Ellie, Elle, Daisy
Age: 27
Birthday: January 5th
Ethnicity: Caucasian (British)
Birth Place: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Residence:
How Long in Cairo: One year and six months
Gender: Female
Major/Minor: Mathematics (Girton College for Women)
Occupation: Assistant to Dr. Kingston / Amateur Cryptographer 
Languages: English*, Irish Gaelic* 
Appearance

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 134 pounds
Build: Athletic 
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Light Brown
Skin Tone: Pale 
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: None
Personal Style: Cloche hats are needed for any outfit that Nora wears. She never steps foot into the public eye without one, her hair curled to match it. And while Nora can be partial to the stereotypical flapper dresses, she's more likely to wear a bit of a pleated skirt like this and a plain top. Her clothing generally has straight lines, and she tries to wear things that won't cause her to boil with the weather. Whenever there's a bit of a chill, she'll either wear a muted brown blazer with block patterns, or a button down coat similar to the one in the first gif. For shoes, Nora tends to wear firm brown work shoes, with just a bit of a heel to them. 
Psychology

Levelheaded * Unapologetic * Honest * Untrusting * Clever * Outcasted


Sexuality: Heterosexual 
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Growing up as the youngest child in a household concerned about appearances, Nora was raised to be quiet and polite. Her upbringing has caused her to be a very calm personality, not prone to large displays of panic, terror, or excitement. She doesn't consciously hide her feelings, she just merely isn't as expressive as some. She sees the world for what it is, rather than fooling herself with illusions of what it cannot be.

Because of her lack of a husband, she's become a bit of an outcast in society. She has the mentality of a loner, one used to spending hours alone and eating meals with only the company of the silverware. And while she is a curious person, clever is a far better descriptor. Her mind is able to analyze things quickly, allowing her to see -- what she believes -- to be the truth. Nora doesn't have time for nonsense. She only wants to deal with truth. 

Habits: Smoking, tugging on her hat, not listening 
Hobbies: Crosswords, Reading, Sunning herself 
Fears:
Marriage
Losing her eldest brother, Ethan
Flying insects -- the bigger, the more terrifying

Likes:
Alone time
Sailing
Puzzles
Crosswords
Penny dreadfuls
Being right

Dislikes:
Her mother
Her eldest brother's wife, Fannie
Winter
Trousers
Fools
Classical music
Sporting events

Cards On The Table

General World Skills:

Pattern Analysis
Deduction
Intuition
Cryptography
Mathematics
Painting
Social Etiquette (Upper Class)
Swing Dancing
Organization

Combat Skills:

Swimming
Daggers (Letter Openers, really)
Riding (Horse)

What Is On Your Person:

Clothing - Bright red cloche hat, white pleated skirt with a straight hem, white collared blouse with short sleeves, and a red cape-like coat thrown on top, button down version. The shoes are brown with a slight heel to them, very sturdy for its style.
Purse/Wallet - 20 quid, a photograph of her and her brother Ethan, room key, passport, papers, letter opener
Leather bound diary, filled with her musings, drawings, and notes about her work
Cigarette Holder
Cigarettes

Apartment:

Spare clothing (formal)
Spare clothing (casual)
Photographs of her and her family
Letters from her brother in America
Notes on the various symbols and thoughts on the patterns
Map of Cairo
Map of her father's dig site
Novellas
Handheld fan
Mathematics Text
Scottish Terrier named Spot

History

What Brings You to Cairo: Nora wasn't meeting up with the family expectations. She didn't take any suitors, and instead, completed a program in mathematics at university. Her college didn't grant full degrees to women, and Nora was about to head out into becoming a clerk. Her favorite brother had moved to America, his sweetheart Fannie pregnant with what would be the first of many children. There wasn't much left for her to do in England. In order to avoid the scandal of his youngest daughter working as a clerk, Dr. Kingston agreed to take Nora with him to Egypt. Due to the entire craze of the groundbreaking excavation, the archaeologist decided that his daughter would suffice as an assistant. Nora knew that an opportunity to travel to Egypt wouldn't come along again, and so she accepted.  

Life Before You Moved To Cairo: Nora was the youngest child born to Dr. Richard Kingston, a professor of anthropology. The Kingstons were a relatively prominent family, enjoying much wealth and influence. Each daughter was to be wed to a man of suitable stature, with the sons being educated and launched into respectable professions. This worked out for almost all of the Kingston children, aside from Nora. 

She never held much of an interest in becoming a wife. While she knew that she could join the protests and fight for her rights, it didn't bother her too much. The world was the way it was, and similarly, she felt she'd be the way she would be. Nora hardly saw a point in fighting the world, instead content to just make choices from what was available to her. She attended college, with the help of her eldest and favorite brother, Ethan. Her parents (and their town) were scandalized by it, yet Nora didn't care. She completed a mathematics program, enjoying the way that patterns crept up amongst the numbers.

She then returned home, living in her parents' house. The world interested her certainly, but there wasn't a path yet for her to strike out. Her father repeatedly squashed her attempts to use her certificate, instead insisting that Nora marry. Suitors came and went, with Nora's honest and perhaps blunt method of communication chasing them off. Regardless, Nora knew that her parents' house wasn't the place for her, and she'd have to strike out on her own soon enough. Egypt provided her that chance. 

Life Since You Moved To Cairo: Nora has largely been content and happy. Her father allows her to scan through his findings for patterns, leading her to attempt to decipher or at least identify phrases in hieroglyphics. She can't understand them as a language, but the patterns she adores in math are found in words as well, and so she continues to search. While she realizes that an assistant position is a waste of her certificate, she also knows it's perhaps her best chance. The world wasn't meant for her to take strides in. She would take what she could get. 
Extras

Character Quote: "That's what the present is. It's a little unsatisfying because life is unsatisfying." 
Theme Song:After You've Gone - Ruth Etting
Dirty Little Secret: Nora was rendered infertile by a childhood illness.
Anything Else: At the risk of sounding unoriginal, Isis. Cecily.
Nora will be the great-great aunt of Cecily Ashworth.

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Josephine Clarke


Character Summary

Name: Josephine Clarke
Aliases: Jo, Jojo, Jo Darling
Age: 25
Birthday: February 15, 1899 (Starting day of the RP is Oct 3rd, 1924)
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Birth Place: Chicago, IL
Residence:
How Long In Cairo: 2 Weeks
Gender: Female
Major/Minor: N/A
Occupation: Actress
Languages: English (Fluent), French (Learning)

Appearance

Height: 5 feet, 7 inches
Weight: 120 lbs
Build: Slender and curvy
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Light Blonde
Skin Tone: Cream
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Ears Pierced
Personal Style: If all the world is a stage, Josephine dresses the part no matter the situation. Never one to not impress with her sense of style, she enjoys wearing dresses, skirts, and tunics, in Paris style or otherwise. Weather permitting, she also doesn't leave home without her fur coat. She will wear a hat occasionally, but prefers to have her hair out. She also loves wearing her heels and hose, in case a man ever came looking.

While in Egypt, the weather would call for lighter clothing while still maintaining the modesty of a lady. She enjoys wearing Pajama Pant leg pants, blouses, and the occasional scarf thrown over as well as simple heels or flats while she traverses the Egyptian country. She still has her Parisian dresses should it be needed. She has a swimsuit as well, a light blue Catalina suit. She wears make-up, as a rule, usually eyeliner, a light blush and lipstick in red or pink.

Psychology

Seductive * Conceited * Focused * Meddlesome * Resourceful * Hedonistic


Sexuality: Heterosexual
Relationship Status: Single, but looking Darling 
Personality: Josephine is a woman who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go get it. While some women may be passive, Josephine prefers being in your face, whether it is using her charm, beauty, or some other devious tactic to get what she desires. She isn't afraid to put someone in their place if she feels they crossed a line and she is really interested in one person: herself. If Josephine isn't happy, those around her aren't either.

Despite the typical Hollywood diva-like behavior, Josephine is resourceful and smart, but sometimes she is too smart for her own good, often landing her in hot water. She has had the good press as well as bad. She knows she is attractive and uses that to her advantage more times than not, playing up the "helpless" female role to get men to do her bidding. This has caused many a female to look at Josephine with both hatred and admiration. She is an advocate for woman's rights though and aims to make it her platform wherever she goes.
Habits:Calls everyone "Darling"
Puts her hair behind her ears when deep in thought

Hobbies:Dancing
Music
Drinking
Movies

Fears:
Spiders
Falling
Being Buried Alive

Likes:
Acting
Fashion
Men
Chocolate
Roses
Sex

Dislikes:
Paparazzi
Slander
Being called "Doll"
Women who don't want more in life
Insects
Typical Chauvanism


Cards On The Table

General World Skills:
Smooth-Talk
Seduction
Theatrics
Eavesdropping
Searching (Investigating)
Memorization
Social Perceptiveness
Singing - Soprano
Whistling

Combat Skills:
Swimming
Pistols
Riding (Horse)
Physical Stamina
Mental Stamina

What Is On Your Person:
Clothing - Light Pink and White Silk Blouse, Black Wide Legged Pants, Black Simple Heels, Black Short Scarf
Purse - Money ($200 American, $150 Egyptian), Comb, Pocket Mirror, Lipstick, Passport
White Diamond Earrings
Perfume
Colt 1908 Vest Pocket (6 Rounds)
Black Cigarette Holder
Cigarettes
Dark Wood Lighter
Pencils
Notebook

Residence:
Extra Clothing - Includes dresses, swimsuit, hats, etc.
Women's Fashion Magazines
Scripts for Current Projects
Grandfather's Lucky Gold Pocket Watch
Jewelry Box - Contains few necklaces, earrings, and rings
Photograph of Grandfather
Few mystery novels
Extra Pistol Rounds (about 10)
Her Awards


History

What Brings You To Cairo: Due to a bit of scandal back home, most notably the article circulating that Josephine was caught with another woman's husband (pure hogwash!), it was hinted that she lay low for a while. Rather than being cooped up at home with nothing to do, her grandfather suggested she go see the world, travel a bit. He suggested Egypt, having been there before, and went on about it's history, it's museums and entertainment, and she was sold, anything to get away from the press for a bit.

Life Before You Moved To Cairo: Josephine was born with a silver spoon in her mouth. Born to a wealthy family, Josephine wanted for very little growing up. However, the high life is often seen as more glamorous than it was and Josephine's home life was filled with much-to-dos and busywork, specifically, vocal lessons, riding lessons, decorum. She was sent to the best schools and was under harsh scrutiny to live up to their family name and be the perfect wife when the time came.

Despite all of this, Josephine had dreams of her own. She wanted to be on stage for the world to see. She grew up with stars in her eyes. Though her parents tried to dissuade her, it was her grandfather who urged her to follow her dream.

Due to her family's wealth, she was pretty well-known in some circles and all it took was a few string pulling for her to get on stage for the first time. With nothing but her hope (and some of her grandfather's money) she made her way to Hollywood. The bright lights and dark corners soon became her home and it swept her up quickly. A young girl, blonde and beautiful, critics would eat her up. She was cast in a small role in a drama film and the audience loved her. Screen tests proved successful and tons of agents wanted her. She signed up with the best offer and Jo Darling was born!

She quickly made a name for herself as an actress most notably playing the critical love interest or the femme fatale. It was during these roles that she learned how to operate a gun. She was matched for each role and things seemed to be going up and up.

Of course, Hollywood doesn't always cherish its residents and she was met with hatred and insults, women who disliked what she stood for as a poor role model, men who wanted her over their wives. These fueled Josephine more to prove that she was capable of dealing with it. She learned hard the use of secrets in the glamor and found herself able to pick out secrets with some good old fashioned snooping and listening. Using her resources, some flattery, and flirting, she got around most obstacles in her way.

It wasn't until the fateful day she was caught with another woman's husband, a fellow actress no less, that it was time for a new surrounding. With her Grandfather's blessing (and his pistol and pocket watch, along with the training to master both) she made her way to Egypt for rest and relaxation.

Life Since You Moved To Cairo: Though only here for a short time, she has grown fond of the place. It's full of mystery and wonder and it is a far cry from Hollywood. She was treated well by the residents (some even recognizing her), but she made sure to tell everyone who she was and make sure they knew they were dealing with a high profile lady. She expects lots of relaxing, maybe some nights out for drinks with some handsome men, and some fun while on this trip.

Extras

Character Quote: "Don't let my looks fool you, Darling, I am far more dangerous than you realize."
"Why don't you come to my room so we can 'rehearse some lines'"
"I live for the spotlight."
Theme Song:Lady Gaga - Applause
Anything Else:
Ma'at
Genevieve

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@Morose Okay, cryptology would not be able to be used to decipher Hieroglyphics. She would need deciphering as a skill in the specific language. (Refer to Vera's CS) - While similar both have unique differences and since the core sampling for hieroglyphics and heratics is so small at this time period it wouldn't be able to be a cross over yet. 

@FantasyChic Where did she learn how to handle a pistol? (Because of job, status, upbringing, and gender for the time, need some background on this. 

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Update: May not get the sheet completed today but will definitely get it done as soon as I can this week.

Got the doctors today due to a night worth of illness again. Nothing too bad, just something I want to get checked out as it's been going on for a while.

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P.S. We're good to make natives yes?

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@Charnobylisk Yes, Natives are more than okay. 

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@Lady Amalthea Gotcha :) I'll fix her CS after class

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@ONL Added to the approved character list

@Morose Sounds good. ^^

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@Lady Amalthea Made the edits, hopefully she's all good now :)

Eleanor Kingston


Character Summary

Name: Eleanor Daisy Kingston
Aliases: Nora, Nor, Ellie, Elle, Daisy
Age: 27
Birthday: January 5th
Ethnicity: Caucasian (British)
Birth Place: Newcastle-under-Lyme, England
Residence:
How Long in Cairo: One year and six months
Gender: Female
Major/Minor: Mathematics (Girton College for Women)
Occupation: Assistant to Dr. Kingston / Amateur Cryptographer 
Languages: English*, Irish Gaelic* 
Appearance

Height: 5'7"
Weight: 134 pounds
Build: Athletic 
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Light Brown
Skin Tone: Pale 
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: None
Personal Style: Cloche hats are needed for any outfit that Nora wears. She never steps foot into the public eye without one, her hair curled to match it. And while Nora can be partial to the stereotypical flapper dresses, she's more likely to wear a bit of a pleated skirt like this and a plain top. Her clothing generally has straight lines, and she tries to wear things that won't cause her to boil with the weather. Whenever there's a bit of a chill, she'll either wear a muted brown blazer with block patterns, or a button down coat similar to the one in the first gif. For shoes, Nora tends to wear firm brown work shoes, with just a bit of a heel to them. 
Psychology

Levelheaded * Unapologetic * Honest * Untrusting * Clever * Outcasted


Sexuality: Heterosexual 
Relationship Status: Single
Personality: Growing up as the youngest child in a household concerned about appearances, Nora was raised to be quiet and polite. Her upbringing has caused her to be a very calm personality, not prone to large displays of panic, terror, or excitement. She doesn't consciously hide her feelings, she just merely isn't as expressive as some. She sees the world for what it is, rather than fooling herself with illusions of what it cannot be.

Because of her lack of a husband, she's become a bit of an outcast in society. She has the mentality of a loner, one used to spending hours alone and eating meals with only the company of the silverware. And while she is a curious person, clever is a far better descriptor. Her mind is able to analyze things quickly, allowing her to see -- what she believes -- to be the truth. Nora doesn't have time for nonsense. She only wants to deal with truth. 

Habits: Smoking, tugging on her hat, not listening 
Hobbies: Crosswords, Reading, Sunning herself 
Fears:
Marriage
Losing her eldest brother, Ethan
Flying insects -- the bigger, the more terrifying

Likes:
Alone time
Sailing
Puzzles
Crosswords
Penny dreadfuls
Being right

Dislikes:
Her mother
Her eldest brother's wife, Fannie
Winter
Trousers
Fools
Classical music
Sporting events

Cards On The Table

General World Skills:

Pattern Analysis
Deduction
Intuition
Cryptography
Mathematics
Decipher hieroglyphics
Decipher hieratics
Social Etiquette (Upper Class)
Swing Dancing

Combat Skills:

Swimming
Daggers (Letter Openers, really)
Riding (Horse)

What Is On Your Person:

Clothing - Bright red cloche hat, white pleated skirt with a straight hem, white collared blouse with short sleeves, and a red cape-like coat thrown on top, button down version. The shoes are brown with a slight heel to them, very sturdy for its style.
Purse/Wallet - 20 quid, a photograph of her and her brother Ethan, room key, passport, papers, letter opener
Leather bound diary, filled with her musings, drawings, and notes about her work
Cigarette Holder
Cigarettes

Apartment:

Spare clothing (formal)
Spare clothing (casual)
Photographs of her and her family
Letters from her brother in America
Notes on the various symbols and thoughts on the patterns
Map of Cairo
Map of her father's dig site
Novellas
Handheld fan
Mathematics Text
Scottish Terrier named Spot

History

What Brings You to Cairo: Nora wasn't meeting up with the family expectations. She didn't take any suitors, and instead, completed a program in mathematics at university. Her college didn't grant full degrees to women, and Nora was about to head out into becoming a clerk. Her favorite brother had moved to America, his sweetheart Fannie pregnant with what would be the first of many children. There wasn't much left for her to do in England. In order to avoid the scandal of his youngest daughter working as a clerk, Dr. Kingston agreed to take Nora with him to Egypt. Due to the entire craze of the groundbreaking excavation, the archaeologist decided that his daughter would suffice as an assistant. Nora knew that an opportunity to travel to Egypt wouldn't come along again, and so she accepted.  

Life Before You Moved To Cairo: Nora was the youngest child born to Dr. Richard Kingston, a professor of anthropology. The Kingstons were a relatively prominent family, enjoying much wealth and influence. Each daughter was to be wed to a man of suitable stature, with the sons being educated and launched into respectable professions. This worked out for almost all of the Kingston children, aside from Nora. 

She never held much of an interest in becoming a wife. While she knew that she could join the protests and fight for her rights, it didn't bother her too much. The world was the way it was, and similarly, she felt she'd be the way she would be. Nora hardly saw a point in fighting the world, instead content to just make choices from what was available to her. She attended college, with the help of her eldest and favorite brother, Ethan. Her parents (and their town) were scandalized by it, yet Nora didn't care. She completed a mathematics program, enjoying the way that patterns crept up amongst the numbers.

She then returned home, living in her parents' house. The world interested her certainly, but there wasn't a path yet for her to strike out. Her father repeatedly squashed her attempts to use her certificate, instead insisting that Nora marry. Suitors came and went, with Nora's honest and perhaps blunt method of communication chasing them off. Regardless, Nora knew that her parents' house wasn't the place for her, and she'd have to strike out on her own soon enough. Egypt provided her that chance. 

Life Since You Moved To Cairo: Nora has largely been content and happy. Her father allows her to scan through his findings for patterns, leading her to attempt to decipher or at least identify phrases in hieroglyphics. She can't understand them as a language, but the patterns she adores in math are found in words as well, and so she continues to search. While she realizes that an assistant position is a waste of her certificate, she also knows it's perhaps her best chance. The world wasn't meant for her to take strides in. She would take what she could get. 
Extras

Character Quote: "That's what the present is. It's a little unsatisfying because life is unsatisfying." 
Theme Song:After You've Gone - Ruth Etting
Dirty Little Secret: Nora was rendered infertile by a childhood illness.
Anything Else: At the risk of sounding unoriginal, Isis. Cecily.
Nora will be the great-great aunt of Cecily Ashworth.

By submitting this CS in its completion I am stating I have read all the rules for this Rp and am agreeing to follow them to the fullest with respect and courtesy. I acknowledge that I can and will be removed from the RP without warning if I break a rule or cause problems with my fellow Rpers or the GM..

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