[MINI META] The Mwezifichika

[Baharimtoto Pride]

The Mwezifichika


Start Date: February 2nd 2019 (12:01PM - EST)
End Date: February 28th 2019 (11:59PM - EST)


"The Time of No Moon..."

It was a period that was often regarded with fear by those who were more traditionally inclined. A period in which the moon ceases to be visible, or is scarcely visible, and the land succumbs to the whims of the Ocean and all within it.

The Former King had a plan in order to encourage those within society to embrace it. While it was a frightening and uncertain times, it was better not to fall completely towards superstition and instead, to embrace it as an opportunity.

There had been speculation that Shui would continue with the desired fear mongering in regards to this spectacle, and yet much to the surprise of those who had come to expect little of him, it seems that he has looked towards this tradition with much the same view as his father would have wanted.

Rather than succumb to fear he has decided to encourage something different, to encourage a moment within the pride when each individual both new and old has the opportunity to talk. A time in which they can tell tales both true and from mythos, to explain how they might see the world and the very ocean itself.

...It may not be enough to heal the rifts, but it is his hope that as the pride comes together to tell these tales, they find comfort in one another and forget that the moon's light has temporarily receded.

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This mini-meta will have nothing to do with the current political state of the pride as it's a seasonal meta. Note that your character can definitely talk about that if they would like, but there won't be a focus on it. I'd like to give people a breather on this one for now.

 

[Baharimtoto Pride]

The Rules and Info

1. Be respectful of others.
   
2. As mentioned above, there's no politics in this event.
   
3. You may edit your entries up until the closing date of the meta.
   
4. Everyone is permitted to enter all events, there are no restrictions.
   
5. You may only win one prize.
   
6. The prizes must remain in the Bahari'mtoto, they cannot leave unless the pride disbands.
   
7. Entry dates are for the entire duration of the festival, so you have plenty of time!
   
8. Meta dates are subject to change but shouldn't change all being well.

 

[Baharimtoto Pride]

Of Myth and Legend...
Tell me a story from where your SoA hails, one of myth or legend... Perhaps even one that is simply inspired and your SoA is its point of origin. It can be a tale of wonder and miracle, or tragedy and despair; of lands near or lands far beyond prying eyes.

There are no limits on the tales that can be spun, and in some cases, the lessons that can be learned from them.

Is this a tale aimed towards adults, children or both?

It's up for you to decide...

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To Enter
Entries should be posted in this thread!

[color=darkblue][size=14][b]Stay a while and listen...[/b][/size][/color]
[b]Username:[/b]
[b]If a Bahari'mtoto Tale, would you like to have in adopted into their lore?[/b] Yes/No
[b]The Spun Tale:[/b]
No more than 800 words please! You can go slightly over if need be, just not by too much.

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The Prize (The Important Bit)

She can hail from anywhere you like (including as an original member) but she would have joined the Bahari'mtoto a while ago if she was an outsider and therefore wouldn't be new. This is the only detail you need to keep for this lovely lioness.

 

[Baharimtoto Pride]

On the Horizon...
Tell me a story from where your SoA hails, one of myth or legend... Perhaps even one that is simply inspired and your SoA is its point of origin. It can be a tale of wonder and miracle, or tragedy and despair; of lands near or lands far beyond prying eyes.

There are no limits on the tales that can be spun, and in some cases, the lessons that can be learned from them.

Is this a tale aimed towards adults, children or both?

It's up for you to decide...

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To Enter
Entries should be posted in this thread!

[color=green][size=14][b]I saw you on the horizon...[/b][/size][/color]
[size=10][b]Username:[/b]
[b]Lioness Name:[/b]
[b]Lioness Official Rank:[/b]

[b]Does she have a different 'role' or duty on the islands?[/b] Yes/No
[list][b]If yes, what is it?[/b]
[b]Would you like for that to be some day be official as a rank?[/b] Yes/No
[b]Would it be limited or restricted?[/b] Yes/No
[b]What would the restrictions be?[/b] These can't be unreasonable, be sensible if they exist! [list]

[b]What's she like?[/b]
Personality blurb, no more than 400 words please! [/size]

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The Prize (The Important Bit)

She's an original member and hails from one of the islands that exist just across the sand bar. That's the only information you need to retain, the rest is up to you!

 

[Baharimtoto Pride]

The Mwezifichika - Of Myth and Legend

Open RP - Welcome to Everyone.

 

[Baharimtoto Pride]

Spare Post

 

[MangoMeow]

I saw you on the horizon...
Username: MangoMeow
Lioness Name: La’ei [which is Samoan for a love of fashion]
Lioness Official Rank: Kinengwe

Does she have a different 'role' or duty on the islands? Yes

If yes, what is it? A diver/underwater collector of food and treasure below the sea, including kelp, fish, pearls and oysters, crabs, etc.
Would you like for that to be some day be official as a rank? Yes
Would it be limited or restricted? No
What would the restrictions be?
- If it were restricted, possibly an rp with another diver showing the lion/ess how to swim or training underwater?
- Kinengwe as a prerequisite for becoming a diver, since it’s a more specified form of “hunting”.


What's she like?
A lover of water, La’ei is practically a fish with how much time she spends around the ocean. If she ever somehow obtained gills, she likely wouldn’t ever leave it. As it is though, she makes due by having trained herself to hold her breathe for long periods of time, and makes use of it by gathering supplies and fishing for her fellow islanders.

She is a vain one though, prideful to her core and a bit stuck up when it comes to outsiders. After all, they don’t hold the same beauty, talent and charisma that an islander like herself was born with. She is trying to be more open towards the Bahari though, as they are, for all intents and purposes, islanders as well.

 

[Epine de Rose]

MangoMeow

You get to keep this lovely one; can you work with me to implement the Diver title? I'm not sure if the Head Hunters are active at the moment but we can work it into existence. Shui promised he'd pay more attention to the islanders as that was the only way the "Architects" would assist him so this would be a perfect chance for the nuanced diver role to come into play!

AstoriaFallen

Keep this as it is! This fits in well with the Mwezifichika tale that was being woven... And gives me a neat little idea for a visit from something like sealions but I need to have a quick run through some geography to make sure that works!

We can plug this in to the Bahari'mtoto lore as it is. <3


Both were coloured by Polette!  

[MangoMeow]

Epine de Rose

Thank you! heart And of course, I'm happy to help where needed. Just let me know~