Introduction
The year is 20XX, the future of the wizarding world has provided Wizards and Witches alike the chance to intermingle with the Muggle world, meaning that, unlike how it was before where magic was seen as nothing but a childish fantasy, now magic exists as a very solid concept in the Muggle world. Magicians are able to use their magic without being forced to hide from the other world. Obviously, such a transition was not easy on the wizarding world’s part, and the old time era bias towards Muggles in general, but with new generations it is safe to say that this mind set has almost been abolished. Yet, this society is not perfect, underneath this era of peace, happiness, and equality, exists a burgeoning movement. Conflicts between old magic and new magic has arisen, magic that would oft be ignored for the more traditional Latin based spells. As such, divides have occurred in the wizarding world over the types of magic currently existing, and some institutions have taken benefit in the push for a more diversity in magic. One of the most prominent educational centers in the world has taken the liberty of dedicating it halls for the study of magical diversity. Esterview School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, located in one of the most boisterous, and often time overwhelming cities around, New York. It is considered to be part of the small collection of Ivy League Wizarding schools in the world, offering invitations to students all around the country, and offering the most diverse catalog of magical arts. Esterview; much like the famed Hogwarts is split into Houses, although each of the houses is dependent upon differing areas of magical study. You play a student of this illustrious Academy, here magic is divided into 4 groups: Naturalism, Taoism, Shamanism, and Voodoo. All these areas of study will be studied extensively here, and will hopefully foster a new respect for diverse and complex arts.
Though of course not everyone is so welcome to the Academy's attempts at blending the two worlds, and so new more isolationist cults have appeared to halt the crowds of eager students looking to attend the Academy and learn, furthermore the school has come under the careful watch of the Congress of Sorcery' as they suspect some students come with far more nefarious plots in mind for the upcoming school year. Whatever it may be, the Esterview administration would not bat an eye to these threats all the whole tending to the impressionable young minds they'll be teaching.
Esterview Academy is based in the metropolitan city of New York. That makes it the most populous Wizarding Academy, and one of hte most prestigious located around the country. Unlike most Magical Academies, Esterview accepts students 15 years or older, and serves as a 'high school' of sorts for wizards and witches that show considerable talents and wish to expand their repertoire. Esterview is seen as a a rather liberal school, and it wishes to encourage it's students to seek magical greatness by the merit of their freedom. They offer attendance to the school by sending invitations to most eager and fledgling wizard and witches around the country, and they have taken magical arts that would have been all but lost to the western hemisphere of the world. They teach 3 different types of magical not commonly seen in places like Hogwarts, or Beaubaxtons. They include:
Oriental Magic:
Which is magic that is borrowed form the Eastern Hemisphere and is prominent for it's focus on balancing the soul, and forces of the natural world. House Luna is regarded as having the most alumni who follow closely with it. Although being placed in any of the houses is done on the virtues within each student and not magical aptitude.
Native American Shamanism:
A magical form that would have all been lost where it not for the small amount of schools preserving it's tradition and passing it on. This magic relies on using spirits as a source of both power and premonition. House Astra is regarded as having the most alumni that preserve it. Although being placed in any of the houses is done on the virtues within each student and not magical aptitude.
Voodoo:
A traditional magic with roots in Africa, and which was further spread in places like Louisiana and the Caribbean, this magic places a large focus on items, dolls, charms, potions and poisons, all used to benefit it's users in more ways than one. House Terra is regarded as having the most alumni who choose to undergo it's rigorous course work. Although being placed in any of the houses is done on the virtues within each student and not magical aptitude.
Naturalism:
A term which more or less categorizes the European Latin based magic that framed the Wizarding world for millennia. While the easiest and more prominent, this magic is taught to all students at the Academy to some degree to make sure they fit easily into a career post graduation. House Solis is synonymous with this magical archetype. Although being placed in any of the houses is done on the virtues within each student and not magical aptitude.
Expectations
- This roleplay takes place in a future beyond that of the series, though there isn’t a set year, it’s safe to assume that your favorite Harry potter characters are either quite old, or dead.
- Not allowing anyone to play canon characters, period.
- Although, your character can be descendants of canon characters, just be sure to reserve this in the OOC, if there are too many siblings from the same family, I will start locking these families out for the sake of variety.
- I’m looking for literate players who can at least post 1 paragraph in IC posts
- This roleplay will have some mature themes, along the lines of violence, and mystery, though we should all try to keep it PG-13
- Student characters are required to be in their 5th, 6th, or 7th years(meaning that 15 is the youngest, and 19 is the oldest), this will be the set age limit for the entirety of the roleplay.
- Choose what House your character will be in, if we get too many characters in one house then I'll start limiting who can join what (though I doubt we will).
- Not sure what else to put but this list may be expanded or edited later, depending on the circumstances.
☾ ☽
'"If you wish to balance the evil and good inherent within man, here your talents shall lie"
Defining Characteristics
- Honest
Reliable
Patient
Calm
Understanding
Compassionate
Empathetic
Face Claim: Ksenia Solo|| Taken by: Keen|| Rakaya Stage
Face Claim: Emily Browning|| Reserved by: ShykKedid
Face Claim: Colton Haynes|| Open
Face Claim: Felicity Jones|| Open
Face Claim: Penn Badgely|| Taken by: BAWADABOO|| Miles Christley
Face Claim: Kat Dennings|| Taken by: Armageddon || Star Baudelaire
Face Claim: Shay Mitchell|| Taken by: Miss Nomer|| Erin O'Dea
Face Claim: Chace Crawford|| Open
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"Be at one with everything natural within the universe, for only the most flexible can reside with the positive forces of life."
Defining Characteristics
- Easygoing
Energetic
Charismatic
Humorous
Fearless
Hardworking
Curious
Adaptable
Face Claim: Jane Levy|| Taken by: Miyer|| Rachel Holmen
Face Claim: Arden Cho|| Reserved by: GrimBones66
Face Claim: Grant Gustin|| Taken by: Miss Nomer|| Parker Franklin
Face Claim: Max Irons|| Reserved by: aurban16
Face Claim: Dave Franco|| Open
Face Claim: Hayden Panettiere|| Open
Face Claim: Rita Ora|| Taken by: StarkContrast|| Rylan Amalia Keenan
Face Claim: Chris Zylka|| Open
Face Claim: Astrid Berges-Frisbey|| Reserved by: Imaginary_Writer
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"Protect the spirit and nothing more."
Defining Characteristics
- Intelligent
Brave
Humble
Spiritual
Wise
Independent
Face Claim: Holland Roden|| Reserved by: Silently_Writing
Face Claim: Ezra Miller|| Taken by: peace_of_mind7|| Eden L. Cross
Face Claim: Paul Wesley|| Taken by: Cloud|| Charles Savage
Face Claim: Zoe Kravitz|| Taken by: Emmie_Hoeller|| Olivia Black
Face Claim: Samuel Larsen|| Open
Face Claim: Bianca Lawson|| Reserved by: aurban16
Face Claim: Esti Ginzburg|| Reserved by: thesouthernbelle
Face Claim: Dudley O'Shaughnessy|| Open
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"Let the Gods know your wrath and expunge it upon your enemies."
Defining Characteristics
- Headstrong
Ambitious
Cunning
Loyal
Self Sacrificing
Strong
Face Claim: Thomas McDonell|| Taken by: Stark Contrast|| Zhayne Spencer
Face Claim: Pheobe Tonkin|| Reserved by: Emmie_Hoeller
Face Claim: Daniel Sharman|| Reserved by: Imaginary_Writer
Face Claim: Marlon Teixeria|| Open
Face Claim: Imogen Poots|| Taken by: Cloud|| Corinthia Scott
Face Claim: Logan Browning|| Open
Face Claim: Xavier Samuel|| Open
Face Claim: Lyndsy Fonseca || Reserved by: Tardis
Face Claim: Dylan O'Brien|| Reserved by: Silently_Writing
Face Claim: Kit Harrington|| Reserved by: Armageddon
Courses and Teachers
Headmaster| House Astra| Face Claim: Michael Fassbender| Taken by:StarkContrast|| Balthazar Casper Barnes
Oriental Arts/Vice Headmistress| House Luna| Face Claim: Lucy Liu| Reserved by: Starsailor
Natural Arts| House Solis| Face Claim: Jude Law| Open
Native American Shamanism| House Astra| Face Claim: Johnny Depp| Open
Voodoo Arts| House Terra| Face Claim: Nicole Beharie| Open
Defense Against the Dark Arts| House Luna| Face Claim: Hugh Dancy| Taken by: Stark Contrast|| Leon Ryker
History of Sorcery| House Astra| Face Claim: Scarlet Johansson| Taken by: Miyer|| Pheonix Holmen
Transfiguration| House Terra| Face Claim: Tom Hiddleston| Open
Charms| House Luna| Face Claim: Sebastian Stan | Open
Herbology| House Astra| Face Claim: Winona Ryder|Taken by: ShykKedid|| Alexandra Cupid
Potions| House Luna| Face Claim: Idris Elba | Open
Astronomy| House Solis | Face Claim: Kristin Kreuk| Reserved by: BleedingLover
Quidditch Coach| House Terra| Face Claim: Chris Pine |Taken by: BAWADABOO|| Quinten Despereaux
Rules:
- No Godmodding, Metagaming, or Powerplaying, doing so will most likely end in you being removed from this roleplay.
- No Flaming/Trolling, Arguments should be kept in a friendly manner
- This roleplay will be considerably mature, I expect you guys to be just as mature as well, explicit subject matter should be taken to Pm's.
- Romance is encouraged, but please be considerate of how real relationships work, don't simply fall in love at first sight.
- Relationships between students (whether romantic, friendly, or adverse) is an important part of this roleplay, be wary of this.
- Appearances for character should be appropriate, you wouldn't see a scene kid at Hogwarts; to give a good example.
- You an change your FC at any time just please mention this in the OOC
- Age limit is set at 15-19, Teachers must be at least 25 and up.
- No one lining or chat speaking, at least 1 paragraph (five sentences) in IC posts.
- IC posting will begin when I choose, please do not write any IC posts until I have written the first, and until your application has been approved.
- All Roleplaygateway rules apply, please respect them.
- If you have any problems, or want to add some addition you're not sure about to your OC's character sheet, please feel free to PM me.
- Dedicated players should try to post at least twice a week.
- Please try to interact with other characters.
- Players are only allowed to have 3 characters, they shouldn't all be in the same House include some variety
- Reservations last for only 3 days, afterwards your spot will be relinquished.
- Evening out the houses is within my best interests, if I see too many people in one house I will start leveling them out.
- Collaborations are allowed between characters when scenes require focus on two or even three characters that is to keep the roleplay moving forward. This is the best place to do that: http://titanpad.com/ simply click create a public pad, and invite whomever you need to so the collab with. Both of you can write a post simultaneously and then post it when finished.
- Most of all, enjoy yourself! It is a roleplay after all :)
Student Character Sheet
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(of the four mentioned in the Introduction)
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(I prefer lengthy paragraphs, but feel free to make it as brief as you want, although it should be at least 1 paragraph. What or who made you who you are today? Parents, friends...etc...At least two paragraphs. This is optional and you do not need to add it to your CS.)
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Teacher Character Sheet
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(25 and up)
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(Muggle Born, PureBlood, Half-Blood?)
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(of the four mentioned in the Introduction)
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(Add Wood, Length, and Core here, you can add an image of it too.)
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(optional)
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(this part is completely optional for teacher characters)
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[size=150][b]PERSONALITY:[/b][/size]
(Should be at least 1 paragraph (five sentences). (What are your motivations? Fears, Pleasures, General outlook on life, how do you feel about other Houses? At least one paragraph. This is required. )
[size=150][b]SHORT BIOGRAPHY:[/b][/size]
(I prefer lengthy paragraphs, but feel free to make it as brief as you want, although it should be at least 1 paragraph. What or who made you who you are today? Parents, friends...etc...At least two paragraphs. This is optional and you do not need to add it to your CS.)
[size=150][b] MISCELLANEOUS:[/b][/size]
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"Life is worth living for. Friends are worth dying for."
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"Everything balances itself out eventually."
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"Sometimes I would like to live inside another head for a day... just to see how the words looks."
Erin O'Dea
"I'm trying to find my balance."
Parker Franklin
"Me? Dramatic? No no, you must be thinking of a different Parker."
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"They said 'Be yourself!', so here I am."
Alexandra Cupid
"Alright, let's talk about plants."
Eden L. Cross
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
Quinten (Quinn) Despreaux
"Don't be afraid to fall, be afraid you won't get back up."
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"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
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"What I know, and what I've been through, are two different things. Don't get it twisted."
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"Don't let this face fool you, I'm nicer than I look."
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"Alright, let's talk about plants."
Rylan Amalia Keenan
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
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"They said 'Be yourself!', so here I am."
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"Me? Dramatic? No no, you must be thinking of a different Parker."
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"Don't let this face fool you, I'm nicer than I look."
Rylan Amalia Keenan
"Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
Alexandra Cupid
"Alright, let's talk about plants."
Rakaya Stage
"They said 'Be yourself!', so here I am."
Quinten (Quinn) Despreaux
"Don't be afraid to fall, be afraid you won't get back up."
Eden L. Cross
"In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on."
Parker Franklin
"Me? Dramatic? No no, you must be thinking of a different Parker."
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Re: Esterview Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry
I was wondering if I could snag FC(s): Colton Haynes and Idris Elba, please?
Been looking for a good Harry Potter-esque role-play.
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Why don't you still have house teams, but then also a single school team which takes the best players from around the school? That way you still get the competition between each house, but the players on the school team would come together to play when against other schools.
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Quinn is the quidditch coach, and the only coach, so I don't think house teams would be a good idea. Instead I think I'd like to make it more of a travel team where we'd play other Wizardry schools all around the world. That way all the quidditch players can mingle with each other without worrying about house rivalries.
That is, if this is ok with Stark.
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@Aurban and Bawadaboo I'll get those reserves in for you
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@Miyer, I've changed the FC as you specified, don't worry about it. :)
So many 500 errors *_*, think I might call it a night after I finish Zhanye's sheet, and then I'll get to Balthazar and the other teacher I'm working on >.<, hope we get more people joining :)
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Is it possible for me to have her instead of FC Natalie portman?? SOrry >~<