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APPLICATIONS ARE PERMANENTLY CLOSED

Daybreak Academy is now over, and has been converted into an AU sandbox/dressing room setting. It ran from January 2019 and ended in March 2021.

This page remains as an archive of applicants and its former state as a RP game.

As of December 1, 2020, applications from NEW PLAYERS are no longer allowed. FORMER AND CURRENT PLAYERS, however, are welcome to reapply with old characters (or to introduce new ones), if desired.

If returning with an old character, feel free to reuse your old apps, though we ask that you elaborate on what they've been doing in their absence in their history.

Welcome to Daybreak Academy's applications page. Make sure that you have read through our FAQs and Taken pages before applying. Applications are always open, unless stated otherwise.

72 hours of receipt

3 characters

1 faculty member

FOR CURRENT PLAYERS: POWER UPDATING

initial application comment

Always use this comment first to make any clarifications or updates to your character's abilities.

STUDENT APPLICATION FORM

PLAYER INFORMATION

NAME: (Your player name)
CONTACT: (A contact we can use to reach you. Applicable contacts include Plurk, a link to a Dreamwidth journal including the journal for the character you intend to play, or an email if preferred)
OTHER CHARACTER(S) IN GAME:

CANON INFORMATION

CHARACTER NAME: (Name of the character you are apping)
CANON: (Name of the canon your character is from)
HISTORY: (Backstory of the character you are applying with. A link to a wiki article is acceptable. If you are applying an Original Character, this section may be skipped.)

STRENGTHS: (List and briefly describe 3 factors in your character's personality that would be considered things that make them strong and successful)
FLAWS: (List and briefly describe 3 factors in your character's personality that impede them and stand in the way of their success)

CANON ABILITIES: (List or provide a link to a description of the character's powers and skills in canon.)

AU INFORMATION

AU CHARACTER NAME: (This can be the same as canon name if appropriate)
AGE: (How old is your character?)
GRADE: (What Grade is your character in? Grade is typically applied by age, with Kindergarten starting from ages 5-6, 1st grade from 6-7, and so on. Characters are eligible for Undergrad at ages 18-19 and Graduate at ages 22 and on, but there is no upward age limit for Undergrad or Graduate programs, Daybreak Academy is very welcoming of nontraditional students. This factors mental age, so if your character is very young mentally even if they are older physically or vice-versa, they'll be placed in a grade appropriate to their age.) 
AU BACKSTORY: (What was it like for your character growing up and living in this setting? This can either be a bullet-point list or a few paragraphs, but it should include things such as the emergence of their power and any involvement in a Secret Society.)

AU PERSONALITY DEVIATION: (Briefly describe how the character differs from their canon iteration. This can be a bullet-point list or a few short paragraphs. If you are apping an original character, this section may be skipped.)

RACE: (Many characters will be human, but characters from the Outland are also permitted if desired. Outland, as well as afflicted characters such as Vampires or Werewolves. Common mythological creatures are generally permissible, but may require additional organization with the mods for acceptance.)
SECRET SOCIETY: (Describe your character's place within a Secret Society if applicable. If the character is a Candle, this can be as simple as having manifested powers and been recruited to the school but if the character is a Vampire or Werewolf, this should be more in-depth about their clan and their standing within their clan)

POWERS: (Describe how your characters abilities manifest and how they use them. Powers can be modeled closely to a character's canon abilities, with the major caveat being they will have to be reduced in overall power if they include abilities that can shatter planets or otherwise break the game)

HOUSING: (If you have arranged to room with someone, enter the desired room or character you wish to be rooming with. If you have no preference, simply type "no preference" and your character will be randomized. Grad students may apply to be an RA if desired, if you want to be an RA put a request here. The housing page can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wnVbHizBcRD5P1p9iCRzB_xdPs7sE5zMmGzbH30UeoQ/edit?usp=sharing)

RP SAMPLE 
A Sample may be any of the following:

► A group of threads totaling 10 comments in the TDM between at least two characters, with each thread having at least 3 comments from your character
► A one-paragraph in-character first person informal sample and three-paragraph in-character third person narrative sample
► Answers for at least 10 of the sample questions, found here: https://thewatchers.dreamwidth.org/1112.html

OPTIONAL IC INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

INTERVIEW SAMPLE PROMPT
(The following scenario is available to all characters who are apping in and is considered canon - before formal admittance into Daybreak Academy the administrative staff will give a series of questions and prompts to get a better feel for the character. Respond to the prompts in-character. Characters may lie, mark if they do with the word "lie" in parenthesis after the question answer.)

1. WHAT DO YOU MOST DESIRE FOR YOUR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE?

2. WHAT DO YOU HOPE TO ACHIEVE IN THE FUTURE?

3. DESCRIBE YOUR IDEA OF AN IDEAL SCHOOL EXPERIENCE.

4. WHAT IS ESSENTIAL FOR A SCHOOL TO OFFER TO ITS STUDENTS?

5. WHAT DO YOU FEEL MOST LIMITS YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR TRUE POTENTIAL?

6. WHAT COURSE WORK EXCITES YOU? WHY?

7. WHAT COURSE WORK DO YOU DETEST MOST? WHY?

8. WHAT ACTIVITIES DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN OUTSIDE YOUR EDUCATION?

9. WHEN GIVEN FREE TIME, WHAT DO YOU DO WITH IT?

10. WHEN UNDER PRESSURE OF A TIGHT DEADLINE, HOW DO YOU RESPOND?

11. WHAT DO YOU EXPECT FROM YOUR PEERS?

12. WHEN WORKING IN A GROUP, HOW DO YOU ORGANIZE TO ACHIEVE YOUR ULTIMATE GOAL?

13. DO YOU FEEL YOU CAN RELY ON YOUR PEERS, OR DO YOU FEEL YOU MUST EXCEL ON YOUR OWN?

14. IN THIS EVER-CHANGING WORLD, WHAT MOST EXCITES YOU ABOUT THE FUTURE?

15. WHAT ABOUT THE FUTURE DO YOU FEAR THE MOST?

16. WHAT MEMORIES DO YOU HOPE TO HOLD AT THE END OF YOUR JOURNEY?

17. WHAT IN THE FUTURE DO YOU MOST LOOK FORWARD TO?

OPTIONAL IC INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE (GRAD STUDENT)

INTERVIEW SAMPLE PROMPT
(The following scenario is available to all characters who are apping in and is considered canon - all returning graduates are assessed by staff members to catch up on their lives and to assess whether they’re suited to work at the academy.)

1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCES SINCE GRADUATING.

2. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO RETURN TO DAYBREAK ACADEMY?

3. WHAT KIND OF TASKS DO YOU WANT OR EXPECT TO DO HERE?

4. DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE AND YOUR CONDUCT AROUND BOTH FACULTY AND CURRENT STUDENTS.

5. WOULD YOU BE COMFORTABLE WITH MENTORING CURRENT STUDENTS OR ACTING IN AN ADVISORY ROLE?

6. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR A SCHOOL TO PROVIDE TO ITS STUDENTS?

7. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE STUDENTS WHO ARE DEFIANT, ACTING OUT, OR OTHERWISE AT ODDS WITH PARTS OF SCHOOL LIFE?

8. WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING OR DEPRESSED?

9. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON A STUDENT SHOULD LEAVE WITH?

10. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING YOU WERE TAUGHT BEFORE YOU GRADUATED?

11. IF YOU COULD TELL CURRENT STUDENTS ONE THING ON GRADUATING, WHAT WOULD IT BE?.

12. DESCRIBE ONE OF THE POSITIVE EXPERIENCES YOU HAD AFTER GRADUATION.

13. DESCRIBE ONE OF THE NEGATIVE EXPERIENCES YOU HAD AFTER GRADUATION.

14. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST STRENGTH? IS IT DIFFERENT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WAS AS A STUDENT?

15. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY IS YOUR GREATEST WEAKNESS? AGAIN, IS IT DIFFERENT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT IT WAS AS A STUDENT?

16. ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMY FACULTY IS PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM THAT WHICH MIGHT DO THEM HARM. THIS APPLIES TO GRADUATES AND ASSISTANTS AS WELL. TELL US HOW EQUIPPED YOU ARE TO DO THIS.

17. WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE TO PROTECT CURRENT STUDENTS?

FACULTY APPLICATION FORM

PLAYER INFORMATION

CANON INFORMATION

CANON ABILITIES: (List or provide a link to a description of the character's powers and skills in canon.)

AU INFORMATION

AU CHARACTER NAME: (This can be the same as canon name if appropriate) 
AGE: (How old is your character?)
POSITION: (Describe the position your character occupies in the school. This can be something as simple as Janitor or Administrator, or, more commonly, a Teacher of some sort such as "PE Instructor", "Professor of Magic", or "Ghost Punching Instructor".)
AU BACKSTORY: (What was it like for your character growing up and living in this setting? This can either be a bullet-point list or a few paragraphs, but it should include things such as the emergence of their power and any involvement in a Secret Society.)

HOUSING: (All Faculty who live on-campus have a room to themselves, but may also choose to room with someone else if desired and gain access to a bit better facilities and larger apartments. Additionally, they may live off-campus in Soleil. Simply state the living arrangement for the Teachers, if you live on campus you may select a room or be randomly assigned one by typing "No Preference". The housing page can be found here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wnVbHizBcRD5P1p9iCRzB_xdPs7sE5zMmGzbH30UeoQ/edit?usp=sharing)

RP SAMPLE 
A Sample may be any of the following:

OPTIONAL IC INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

INTERVIEW SAMPLE PROMPT
(The following scenario is available to all characters who are apping in and is considered canon - all prospective teachers for the academy are interviewed by staff members to ensure they're a good fit. The definition of "good fit" seems to vary wildly from staffer to staffer.)

1. TELL US ABOUT YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND.

2. TELL US ABOUT YOUR TEACHING EXPERIENCE.

3. WHAT UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES DO YOU THINK YOU BRING TO THE ACADEMY?

4. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING FOR A SCHOOL TO PROVIDE TO ITS STUDENTS

5. DESCRIBE YOUR COMMUNICATION STYLE AND HOW YOU INTERACT WITH COWORKERS.

6. HOW DO YOU ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PUSH THEMSELVES AND TAKE THEIR SCHOOLWORK SERIOUSLY?

7. HOW DO YOU MANAGE STUDENTS WHO ARE DEFIANT OR ACTING OUT?

8. HOW DO YOU ENCOURAGE AND MENTOR STUDENTS WHO ARE STRUGGLING OR DEPRESSED?

9. WHAT, IN YOUR OPINION, IS THE MOST IMPORTANT LESSON TO TEACH EVERY STUDENT WHO WALKS THROUGH OUR DOORS?

10. DESCRIBE A POSITIVE TEACHING EXPERIENCE YOU HAD AND WHAT YOU DID.

11. DESCRIBE A NEGATIVE TEACHING EXPERIENCE YOU HAD AND WHAT YOU DID TO TURN IT AROUND.

12. DESCRIBE A NEGATIVE EXPERIENCE WITH A COWORKER AND HOW YOU HANDLED IT.

13. HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR CURRENT BOSS OR SUPERVISOR WOULD DESCRIBE YOUR JOB PERFORMANCE?

14. WHAT WOULD YOU SAY ARE YOUR GREATEST TEACHING STRENGTHS?

15. WHAT ARE YOUR BIGGEST TEACHING WEAKNESSES?

16. ONE OF THE REQUIREMENTS OF ACADEMY FACULTY IS PROTECTING STUDENTS FROM THAT WHICH MIGHT DO THEM HARM. TELL US HOW EQUIPPED YOU ARE TO DO THIS.

17. WHAT ARE YOU WILLING TO SACRIFICE FOR YOUR STUDENTS?

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NOTE: This isn't a power update, but rather I have something regarding the identity of the Daemon (who previously went unnamed in the original app) that Marise had tried contracting and I'm going to put that info here, mainly so it's in a place where I can't just change anything without it being noticed by somebody. There are currently no plans to actually NPC them, though that may change in the future.

Malvarma is a centuries-old Daemon, relatively young compared to some others, that takes the appearance of a slender girl with pale skin, long white hair, pointed ears, piercing blue eyes, and a pair of horns that reach just past the top of her head (looking quite a bit like Desidera, actually, except with the opposite colors). In this form, she usually wears blue dresses with white flowers as accessories. Her body is cold to the touch; not warm, not even just average, actually cold. Not too much is known about her, but what is known is that she is a bit of a wanderer, and that she's a strange Daemon that acts more like she were Fae than anything else; unless responding to perceived offenses, many of the things she does are without any real malice, and are simply to entertain herself or otherwise alleviate boredom. She loves playing games or taking challenges, but she absolutely will cheat at them when possible if not kept in check somehow.

One of her favorite kinds of entertainment, however, is one that most would find generally unpleasant. She is not actively malicious as she doesn't seek to harm or kill others, but when anyone tries to contract with her, she loves twisting words and their meanings to trick them with into agreeing to one thing while thinking that they're agreeing to another; a mage seeking more power might instead see that power granted to their child or children instead, but it would also be done in such a way that they become something that's only partly human or even barely human at all—Desidera herself is a good example of this. Malvarma typically does not immediately consider how her actions would impact them; why would she? they're still alive, so it's fine. Typically, but not always, Malvarma's amusement is considered payment enough for any contracts that she deliberately twists into something else, and rarely will she make any additional demands of the contractor or those who were affected by the contract itself.

She does not consider any of this to be a harmful act; granting power to others with no real strings attached is totally harmless and a pretty good deal, right? Right?? Well, it's technically harmless if you can keep your newly-acquired Daemonic side under control, but that's your problem, not hers. (Though she would be interested in seeing how you manage it.)

Her contracts are entirely verbal, making her an excellent example of GET THAT SHIT IN WRITING AND DOUBLE-CHECK IT YOU DUMBASS, but her insistence that she doesn't really need anything in return for her services (with a unspoken "I find doing this kind of thing really funny and honestly that's good enough") does make it awfully tempting to just go for it.

Due to how her actions don't really benefit herself in the typical sense but can still potentially be seen as beneficial to the people she deals with, Malvarma's reputation among Daemons that know of her is probably a bit weird, if not somewhat negative at times, due to a perception that what she does amounts to gifting rather than any real sort of exchange like most would expect there to have been. There are some, however, that realize why she does what she does and can respect the fact that she knows what she wants and has figured out a way to get it.

If she is provoked into fighting, she has uncommon strength and sharp reflexes, and wields a variety of powerful ice magic. She also has the ability to manipulate shadows to a very considerable degree, but unlike Desidera she also has the power to create shadows as well, rather than needing to take control of existing ones. She is susceptible to fire, resistant to wind and darkness, and largely unharmed by ice although it can still potentially hinder her movement.

On the subject of Nightfall, she is presently neutral, but is actually likely to side with Earth, considering it the more-interesting side.

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