Welcome to Gaia! ::

This is from Mesopotamian mythology. "Tuppi Shimati" is an object of power; the "tablets of destiny." Mythology is a constant theme in my writing, and this is quite the fitting name for this guild.



The Type
This is an avatar roleplay. So it's preferable that your avatar reflect the character that you'll be playing. However, if this isn't possible it's acceptable to include one image (whether saved avatar, tektek, or otherwise) with your post to reflect your character. I know I don't always feel like changing my avatar to match the situation, so by no means would I require it. But please keep in mind that this is an avatar roleplay first and foremost!


The Theme
The theme of this roleplay is urban fantasy. So all magical types are welcome but the actions take place in modern day. How much this really matters is negligible, as many places are of a mysterious and magical nature to begin with. The main thing to be keeping in mind is that magic freely mingles with technology, so both are welcome.


The World
The world is massive, mysterious, and malleable. While parts of it are rooted within the world of Gaia, others are contained within different places entirely. And so, many areas are easily accessed by characters originating from or currently residing in the world of Gaia. And while many places are open to the public, others require certain requirements to access. Regardless, there are many places to explore and many characters to meet.


The Plot
The plot is what we make of it. I'm much more interested in collaborating than I am in anyone following a boring storyline I've come up with and expect people to follow. I really don't see the appeal of that. razz If you have ideas of how our characters could interact in an interesting fashion, I'd love to hear it. Aside from that, it's all about various situations and the reactions that come from them. Idle talk is nice, but as you might be aware, I generally go for a little more than that in my writing.


The Posts
Post by post is preferred in this roleplay. Obviously, not everyone lives in the same time zone nor operates on the same schedule. This is why I prefer to use post by post action rather than real time. If two people are on at the same time and want to have their characters interact in real time, go for it. But post by post makes it easier to reply, while with realtime if no one else is on you're pretty much out of luck. I like activity, so the latter is something I'd like to avoid.

Post length is at one's own discretion. I hate forced post lengths. It discourages activity and limits creativity. No one should feel forced to write a novel with every post, nor should anyone feel offended to get all of a sentence in reply. It's all a matter of different styles and efficiency. If a longer post is needed, there should be concessions for it. And in the same way, if only a sentence is needed, why be forced to write more? I'm trusting that everyone here is responsible enough of a writer to not need silly limits.


The Characters
Both original and canon characters are welcome. As are doubles, as long as you're open to the idea that your character is not the only of that type. The scenery is full of portals and time irregularities so it's very well possible for pretty much anyone to appear.

No profiles are required, though the Database subforum is open for information to be shared as needed.