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Ylanne member of RPG for years

Bio: I seek to conceptualize and develop compelling characters and contribute to well-written collaborative fiction through roleplay. I gravitate toward modern realistic settings steeped in socio-political and historical context as well as darker, often grittier, storylines that emphasize both metaphysical themes and the psychological development of each character. I have completed several novels and have a few in progress.

I have smashed my face into government property, spoken at too many conferences, written 20,000 (not so good) words in five days, interrupted a political debate from the audience (on live TV), and driven on crowded city streets with Abida Parveen blasting and the windows rolled down. I am prone to screaming in Arabic at strangers.

Please feel free to contact me; I try to respond to all queries within 24 hours. You may also email ohnoitsdark (at) gmail.com, which is rerouted directly to my phone.

Basic Information

Username:
Ylanne
Location:
Washington D.C. Metro Area, United States
Occupation:
I currently work in disability public policy. My work draws from both critical disability theory and the disability rights movement. In the past, I have taught English as a Second Language and creative writing, lectured on women in Islam and Sufism, worked in a college advising office, provided Spanish interpreting services for an immigrant legal services office, written legislation, and served as Mentor team lead here at RolePlayGateway for over a year.
Interests:
The pursuit of justice for the wronged, the oppressed, and the marginalized. Sufi music and poetry (particularly from Pakistan and Iran), twentieth-century Serbian history and politics, nominal etymology, the Autism rights movement, inter-religious dialogue and understanding, national security and public policy, disability politics and cultures, religious-justified terrorism, and books that move me to cry.
Groups:
Began Role Playing:
0- 0-1999
Favorite Role Playing Game:
When the Lion Wakes, Kohat
Game Master:
Yes
Favorite Setting:
Anything with compelling characters

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Roleplay Stats

6 created.
0 active.
6 inactive.
0 completed.
0% success ratio.

Writing Stats

608869 words written.
7604 total posts.
80.07 words per post.
8 roleplays played.
950.5 posts per roleplay.
282.25 average days in a roleplay.

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When the Lion Wakes

A notorious terrorist defects from a group threatening to murder millions. A character-driven roleplay in a modern/realistic setting, where you are encouraged to create subplots/plot-twists and explore dynamic interaction.

As the Curtain Falls

A co-ed fraternity has a history of hazing, but this time, they have gone too far. Rumors of student pledges disappearing have been cemented with a student's body. (Literate crime/realistic/modern - NOT a school roleplay)

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Character Portrait: Tahira Ali

Tahira Ali

"We choose, and in so doing, we define ourselves. We are defined by our choices, though we may be remembered for the worst of them. But what choices we make, they will affect others. And perhaps given time, we may change in the eyes of others."
Character Portrait: Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

"Socializing is not necessary for happiness or national security. Neurotypicals wouldn't have made advancements in technology or sociopolitical thought without autistic fixation without the distraction of small talk or socializing."
Character Portrait: Neldeen Ayvazian

Neldeen Ayvazian

"There is no God. God is a delusion maintained by the ignorant, the weak, and the fearful so they or their children won't be afraid of the noise in the night. Religion has caused nearly all evil in this world, and ought to be stamped out."
Character Portrait: David Almontaser

David Almontaser

"Mathematics define the world around us. God created a beautiful system to order all of existence - from Helper T cells to an hapless amoeba to the stars and planets in the sky all the way to our own mental processes! Math is good indeed!"
Character Portrait: Jordan Mohamet Chang

Jordan Mohamet Chang

Ylanne's "Victim of the Day". Currently undefined.
Character Portrait: Zakariyyah Elaraby

Zakariyyah Elaraby

"Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. Psychology is how teachers learn to teach, children bully each other, and FBI agents obtain confessions. When we meet, your mind becomes a mystery for me to solve."
Character Portrait: The Arbiter

The Arbiter

An atheist vigilante who takes great pleasure out of murdering criminals and terrorists. A descendent of a race of gifted transhumans that are known as the best gunmen and women in the multiverse.
Character Portrait: Salahuddin Khan

Salahuddin Khan

"Need to defend against the Pope? Run out of Crusaders? Someone threatening your principality? I'm your guy! Cough up the gold, and my professional, highly trained army of assassins, spies, and soldiers will be there in a jiffy!"
Character Portrait: Tobias Halbertsma

Tobias Halbertsma

"True Christians are called to repentance of all secret heresies and blasphemies so they may enter heaven and escape the fires of hell. Or in other words: If you don't confess to sins you didn't actually commit, I'll torture you til you do!"
Character Portrait: Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

A 38 year old FBI agent assigned to the counterterrorism division, Natalie is a genius with photographic memory and no social life. She has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism.
Character Portrait: Tahira Ali

Tahira Ali

An international fugitive associated with the terrorist group Hataf, she is on the FBI 10 Most Wanted. The reward for her capture is $25 million. Her case has been highly publicized, and "Tahira Ali" is a household name.
Character Portrait: Casie Schwartz

Casie Schwartz

"The law is a social contract between society and you. When you break it, you not only hurt your victims but society at large. If we do not enforce the law, then we will let society descend into anarchy and chaos."
Character Portrait: Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

Natalie Elisabeth Schultz

A 38 year old FBI agent assigned to the counterterrorism division, Natalie is a genius with photographic memory and no social life. She has Asperger's Syndrome, a form of autism.
Character Portrait: Naazmat Chakladar

Naazmat Chakladar

"Yes, I am a Hindu and I am a woman and I am an Indian. But first, I am a person. My loyalty is not to Vishnu or Krishna or Mohandas Gandhi or Susan B. Anthony. My loyalty is to the Constitution and to law and order in America."
Character Portrait: Rahman Alhawwash

Rahman Alhawwash

"You don't know me and we'll never meet. One day, we'll be on the same bus or at the same restaurant, and I will quietly slip away moments before your untimely death, of say, a stroke or food poisoning."
Character Portrait: Ethan Macdonald

Ethan Macdonald

"You pay me and I get the job done. That's it - our entire working relationship in nine words."
Character Portrait: Ayasha Ziedins

Ayasha Ziedins

"Get the press the hell away from me. I don't give a rat's ass what you want. I'm here in the name of justice and I'ma do my job whether you like it or not. Being Director doesn't mean sitting behind a fancy desk - I'm armed and I'm certified."
Character Portrait: Cameron Fields

Cameron Fields

"The only constant in life is power, and man's chief end is to pursue it. Our telos is realizing our full potential for dominating the weaker sort. Yes, I fancy myself a philosopher, among other things. Now get the hell out of my way."
Character Portrait: Shahrazad Motallebzadeh

Shahrazad Motallebzadeh

"Hi, my name is Hannah. I live down the street from where you live, and went to a small college in the Midwest. I'm a lawyer, the boring kind drowning in paperwork - taxes, real estate, and such. For now. Just you wait and see..."
Character Portrait: Ibrahim El Ghamry

Ibrahim El Ghamry

"If you're talking to me, then chances are you already know who I am and what I've done. And if you're talking to me, then I hope to God you'll listen to what I have to say. It could mean the difference between life and death."

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Letter from autistic survivor of electric shock torture in USA
See my second survey on autism, Asperger's, and roleplaying! This anonymous survey should take an hour. I need both autistic and non-autistic roleplayers.