Mirandae

Regalia

@Silly
🤭 cute, right? I figure Laura is the kind of chick that likes to read those magazines, and watch something like Paradise Hotel lol.

Regalia

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_{P R E S E N C E}

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Laura is known for her vibrant energy, enthusiasm for life, and ability to enjoy each moment. She is often the life of the party, the butterfly as the cliché goes, and excel in making others feel comfortable and entertained. Laura is also observant, practical, and live in the present moment. She is driven by her senses and a strong desire for great experiences. She communicates in a warm, engaging, and straightforward manner. She prefers conversations that are light-hearted and fun but can also be deeply empathetic. Laura is not afraid to express herself and her emotions openly and often use stories and humor to connect with others.

As a person, Laura is exceptionally outgoing and thrive on interactions with a wide circle of friends and family. She is highly observant and sensitive to others' needs, often going out of her way to make sure everyone around her is having a good time. However, she handles conflict by avoiding it if possible, preferring to keep the atmosphere light and positive. This is not always the best course of action, and she knows that. When making those kinds of decisions or decisions in general, Laura tends to rely on her personal values and the impact of her actions on others. Laura is pragmatic and realistic but may make decisions quickly based on her gut feeling, sometimes without considering long-term consequences.

Laura's vocabulary use is not stellar. She uses the word "like" in almost every sentence as a filler word for anything and everything. The word "uhm" is subconsciously used a lot when she is thinking or frankly does not know what to say. Laura uses the word "totally" as a filler to emphasize almost anything as well as a replacement for the word "yes". Laura says the abbreviation "OMG" instead of the actual phrase "oh my God". She also uses the phrase "for sure" to indicate certainty and replace the words “absolutely” and “yes”. A sort of slang word she has picked up on the internet is "brainrot", which she uses to indicate anything that is annoying, tedious, too much of, or very slow. Laura also uses a plethora of affectionate nicknames for everything and everyone.

Laura has the ‘little sister’ aura. Seeing as she is so energetic, social, and a bit of a tease, it might be too much for some people to stomach. However, Laura means well and only want people to feel good. She has somewhat learned to go into an ‘official role’ when acting and speaking as the Regalia of Gaia. It is a way to cope with the situation and what her life is and likely will be for a long time. But, she is very good at relaxing when it is possible, reverting back to her true self right away.

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Laura belongs to a big family. There are five siblings, aunts and uncles, grand parents, and cousins, all living in Accadia. Coming from such a vast family, and one that likes to get together for all kinds of festivities and traditions, it helps that Laura is as social as she is. Most of her life was very normal with everyone going to school and work, and then going on vacation during the summers. However, most of those vacations were spent in south Accadia, but the family did occasionally travel overseas when it was possible. Her father is a corporate man, and her mother is in finance.

Laura’s blessing occurred during cheer leading practice in her junior year of High School. All of it happened very fast, but she felt something just before the Dominant Form engulfed her. It was a sense of calm but also fear of the future, as if she suddenly had to do something important or become something she was not equipped for. After Laura had transformed into the Dominant Form, she hovered above the football field for an hour in a sort of meditative state, communicating with Gaia. Naturally, the word of this happening spread like wildfire, seeing as the field was full of teenagers with cellphones.

After the blessing, Laura’s popularity at the school skyrocketed. All kinds of people from media, government, law firms, and corporations came knocking on the Genevieve household. There was whole slew of things they had to explain, guide Laura’s family through some legal procedures, consider sponsorship, and a whole bunch of other things. Some people, especially a young teenager, probably would have hated it, but Laura enjoyed it. She had no issues with being the center of attention or being a public figure. She already wanted to be an ‘influencer’, and this Regalia thing was exactly the kind of boost she dreamed of.

As time passed, Laura began to notice the downsides of being a Regalia. There was this huge pressure on her to be wise beyond her years, speak with strangers about their problems, spend time on healing the sick and weak, and be asked to go to new places every day. It was not as bad as some other Regalia, who had the really popular Dominants. However, Laura’s situation was a bit unique, because her Dominant resides beneath everyone's feet. Laura had experienced Gaia as a child herself, as everyone does, so it was slightly bizarre. Unfortunately, problems and issues are not Laura’s strong point, and she barely managed to get through all her duties. She just wants to live free, dance, go to parties, hang out with friends, and be careless. However, what she needs is a kick in the ass that will finally make her realize her place in the world and come to terms with it.

One such kick came in the form of an attempted kidnapping. Persecution of Regalia for various reasons is fairly common, and naive targets such as Laura are especially favored. However, a fellow Accadian came to her rescue, who turned out to be the Regalia of Titan. The man instantly became Laura’s hero, and he has been that ever since. He is her brother from another mother to the letter, and their Dominants are very friendly with one another as well, being of the Earth and Nature elements respectively. Laura is eternally grateful for Akamu’s bravery, and she makes sure that he knows that every time they meet.

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Laura’s home and place of birth is Accadia. One could almost consider Accadia to be two separate nations — the north and the south. Laura is from the north, which is the ‘party islands’ of Accadia. The south is more like Libra’s paradise with white-golden beaches, palm trees, turquoise waters, and a rich culture among its people. Laura loves to vacation in the south but ultimately home is where the heart is, and she loves to party. She is quite the figure these days in the Accadian night scene, appearing at various clubs and restaurants as a promotional event.

The native language of Northern Accadia resembles the French language. Laura is fluent in this language and speaks it at home. However, the worldwide language, which resembles the English language, is a strong second language in Accadia. This is because South Accadia has a different native language that resembles the Maori language. So, these two parts of the islands use the common language to speak with each other. Laura knows how to speak basic South Accadian, though.

The government of Accadia is heavily sided with the North. This likely has roots in some form of colonial activity centuries ago. There is a bit of injustice going on when policies are made, some of which disproportionately favors the north. However, even if the south is relatively simple in their way of life, the overwhelming majority of tourism that Accadia gets is in the south. North Accadia has its night life, but it is mostly the same people that come around every year, and then some tourists that were in the south anyway. Additionally, in terms of corporations, Vanguard is the corporation that has the most investments in Accadia.

Life in the north is fairly simple but extremely expensive. Laura was lucky to have parents that were well off, so they never had any problems. However, it is not uncommon to see homeless people in the cities, and especially in the countryside. Although, it is in the countryside that people with challenges will find refuge and good life, if they so choose. There is not much countryside to see in North Accadia, but most of the South is good old nature. Laura does engage with charities, though. She has no problems with giving away the Coins that she does not need.

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_{L I K E S}

• Cheerleading
• Dancing
• Parties
• Fashion
• The beach
• Love
• Positivity
• Taking selfies
• Lollipops
• Lazy summer nights
• Puns
• The zoo and animals
• Regalia lore

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• When people don’t listen in conversations
• Long and boring meetings
• People with no fashion sense
• Pushy salespeople
• Passive aggressiveness
• Slurping
• People that walk slowly
• Negativity
• No parking spaces
• People with loud headphones
• Being shushed

Laura watches a lot of videos online: feel-good stuff, behind the scenes fashion show clips, DIY home decor transformations, and tutorials for hair and makeup. On social media, she likes OOTD posts, memes, inspirational quotes, curates images boards with self-care routines, and she also spreads good vibes in the comments.

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_{A K A M U L A F A E L E}
This guy is Laura's hero and big brother from another mother. He is so awesome to hang out with. Laura visits him every time she is in the south, and she is his guide when he is in the north. Then there are various holidays, dinners with families, and lots of good fun.

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@Mirandae Really sorry for the sudden 180, but some IRL stuff has come up, and as such I need to back out of this RP. I told rabidbacon they are welcome to use the WIP stuff I provided them as background or NPC material as they see fit, as well

@Sylvan

Oh, nothing serious I hope? :( real life comes first, so no worries honey. You're welcome back any time.

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Your comment inspired me to dread there will be a "Only Regalia" accounts on the net.

On a side note, I am deep into Nibelheim lore. In the middle of a version 2. Just incase anyone was thinking of any connections there so we can align up. I have spoken to Aeolion who said about their character being from there originally, so expanded the mythos!

Short version is Gaelic-Norse inspired with some very old and deep traditions. This has a duality with its capital, which is become like a mini-Hollywood with the commercialisation of the mythology and culture with movies and tv series, bringing around a new way. So Pagan and Neo-Paganism within the land, as it were.

@Silly

I'm from Sweden, so I look forward to reading this :) I love it when Norse mythology is in media. I was a bit disappointed by how Odin was portrayed in the "God of War" game, but eh, can't have everything.

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@Aku the Samurai
Thank you, thank you :) Sorry I didn't tag you in the general message, but I edited it in! I'll look at this today.

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@Aeolian@vietmyke@Theyra@Silly@Tlaloc@Teyao@Sylvan@TokyoPewPew@Sanity43217@rabidbacon@AlteredTundra
I think this is everyone. So, a message: I'd like for character sheet applications to be ready and submitted by this Sunday. That's your Sunday, depending on where you are in the world. Also, as you can see, there's more than 8 people applying, so I'll have to cut a few. This kind of story and genre doesn't fit well with a huge cast, unfortunately. But, we can talk as much as you want and explain why I chose one over the other, if you want. There's also the future, and people dropping off, so I'll keep everyone in mind that aren't there in the beginning.

edit: @Aku the Samurai!

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Sounds great, looking forward to it! Though, are we permitted to do something like this, @Mirandae? I worry that having all three in one nation might run counter to something you had planned.

Though! If Votara is some sort of border / buffer standing against @Tlaloc's prosperous theocratic nation, maybe it makes sense to have them there? Perhaps my Regalia is also harvested for resources alongside being used as some sort of soldier-y person (as she is a criminal and may have less rights than your usual upstanding citizen).

Just brainstorming, very open to suggestions!

@rabidbacon

It's okay. Every nation will have 1 or more Regalia. Although, if you're working together, maybe put Garuda in Glasia? Neighbor to the east. This way, you can still mention the collaboration between Garuda/Ramuh, but still keep things open for a potential player in the future.

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Lovely discussions :)

@Teyao
Thank you, thank you. I will look at this today.

@Tlaloc
The only thing I thought of for this was that the Regalia's mind is the only thing that remains human in the Dominant Form. The Dominant can't control the Regalia's action, they can't control what is said, or anything else. However, your internal communication with the Dominant will be strong in the Dominant Form. I think I wrote somewhere in the lore that if the Regalia does too much weird shit that the Dominant doesn't like, the Dominant will eventually leave the Regalia. And, being Regalia is quite addictive, so having been abandoned is harsh.

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@vietmyke
No problem :) take your time with it. If there really isn't anything that fits, then leave it - that works too.

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@rabidbacon
I sent you notes in PMs :)

@Mole
Oh, I see. Well, thanks for your interest and good wishes!❤️ Feel free to stop by any time. If there is a particular reason why you bowed out or some issue that you feel I should know, then hit me up in PMs :)

@vietmyke
Excellent :) only note is Gaia being the Dominant of 'nature'. Also, no soundtrack? I bet there's something that really fits this hunk! Other than that, all good. Post it in the character tab.

@Aeolian
Very avant-garde and super aesthetic (including soundtrack!), babe, AS ALWAYS. Get that cutie posted in the character tab :)

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@rabidbacon
I will look at this in the morning :) well, morning for me. My time zone is CET.

@Mirandae Awesome, one last question then I can get writing after work: is it possible for a Regalia to have a higher fame than the Cult Size listed for their Dominant? I have a few different ideas and this will help me sort out which fits best.

@Sylvan

Yes, the cult size and character fame does not have to match. Some combinations are unlikely, though. For example, being an unknown Regalia with Ultima as your Dominant.