"-Why does that evening’s memory
Return with this night’s storm —
A party twenty years ago,
Its disappointments warm?
There are so many might have beens,
What ifs that won’t stay buried,
Other cities, other jobs,
Strangers we might have married.
And memory insists on pining
For places it never went,
As if life would be happier
Just by being different."
- Excerpt from "Summer Storm" by Dana Gioia
Introduction:
Welcome potential applicants to "Summer Storm", a social roleplay hosted by the Roleplayer Guild and 'GMed' by yours truly. Our story is that of a group of college students who are given the opportunity to spend their summer vacation in a lake-house that is paid for by my own character's (Victoria, or Tori) family. Having spent nearly their entire lives in the city, these young adults will not only be getting to know each-other, but perhaps themselves.
Our story starts as Victoria's parents surprise her by renting out the cabin and suggesting she bring a few friends (though it's more than likely that they just want her to leave the internet alone for a little while). Unfortunately, Tori and her ex-best friend (WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED) parted ways after several fights transpired between the two, and despite her personality, she hasn't made any other lasting friendships. So, in an attempt to not be judged by her family, she opts to invite a few close(r) acquaintances to join her in the cabin over summer break, and encourages them to bring someone else along if they'd like to.
The cabin will be fully stocked upon arrival, and a small store (simply named: "Ben's") is within reasonable walking distance down the long dirt road through the forest which completely surrounds the property, save for the east side of the cabin which leads down to a small beach on the lakeside.
Please look into each of the hiders below for more information, including a map of the cabin itself complete with brief descriptions of the rooms therein, general rules, and the skeleton for your Character Sheet. Thanks so much for your interest and application.
Our story starts as Victoria's parents surprise her by renting out the cabin and suggesting she bring a few friends (though it's more than likely that they just want her to leave the internet alone for a little while). Unfortunately, Tori and her ex-best friend (WHO MUST NOT BE NAMED) parted ways after several fights transpired between the two, and despite her personality, she hasn't made any other lasting friendships. So, in an attempt to not be judged by her family, she opts to invite a few close(r) acquaintances to join her in the cabin over summer break, and encourages them to bring someone else along if they'd like to.
The cabin will be fully stocked upon arrival, and a small store (simply named: "Ben's") is within reasonable walking distance down the long dirt road through the forest which completely surrounds the property, save for the east side of the cabin which leads down to a small beach on the lakeside.
Please look into each of the hiders below for more information, including a map of the cabin itself complete with brief descriptions of the rooms therein, general rules, and the skeleton for your Character Sheet. Thanks so much for your interest and application.
