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I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 13:52:29 GMT -5
To the House of _____ ,
The recent census has confirmed that a woman between the ages of sixteen and twenty currently resides in your home. We would like to make you aware of an upcoming opportunity to honor the great nation of Illéa.
Our beloved prince, Sebastian Montgomery, is coming of age this month. As he ventures into this new part of his life, he hopes to move forward with a partner, to marry a true Daughter of Illéa. If your eligable daughter, sister, or charge is interested in possibly becoming the bride of Prince Sebastian Montgomery and the adored Princess of Illéa, please fill out the enclosed form and return it to your local Provincee Services Office. Twenty women from different provinces will be drawn out at random to meet the prince within the coming weeks. Participants will be housed at the lovely Illéa Palace in Angeles for the duration of their stay. The families of each participant will be generously compensated for their service to the royal family. We look forward to meeting our future princess.
Sincerely, Beatrice L. Quinton Beatrice L. Quinton, Palace Tutor
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I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:08:00 GMT -5
The Royal Family and The Selected Illéa is ruled by King Edmund James Montgomery the First and his wife, Queen Alexandra. The Crown Prince is Sebastian Elliot Montgomery, first born son of King Edmund and Queen Alexandra Montgomery. Second in line for the throne is __[ claimed by Dark Nebula ]__ Montgomery, second son of King Edmund and Queen Alexandra Montgomery. Third in line for the throne is Princess __[ open to rp ]__ Montgomery, the only daughter of King Edmund and Queen Alexandra Montgomery. The palace tutor who will be teaching the Selected everything they need to know throughout the competition is Ms. Beatrice L. Quinton. The current Royal Advisor to the King is Sir James R. Watts, a seasoned veteran solider who has served the Montgomery family both faithfully and loyaly for many, many years. This years Selected girls are from an assortment of Castes and Provinces throughout the kingdom, all prized daughters of Illéa. May we all wish them luck in their endeavors!
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I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:10:38 GMT -5
About the RP Disclaimer: All of the information below is directly from the wikia page or my copy of The Selection by Kiera Cass, so all credit goes to the respectful owners. I gathered it all here only to help those who know little about the series, or for others to reference throughout the course of the rp. :3 Also this rp takes place before the books so all of the original characters and events that happened are nonexistent here! We can take this in whatever direction you want it to go.
The Kingdom of Illéa Illéa is a country made up of thirty-five different Provinces in which the people live. It was established by Gregory Illéa during the fourth world war. The capital and palace are located in Angeles; only those who live and work in the palace reside here. There are basic means of transportation such as cars, trains, and planes but they are very limited on technology. There are t.v.s, cameras, and some homes have landline phones, but the only computers can be found hidden deep within the palace. They are only used by the royal family to access ancient archives, but most technology was destroyed long ago during the war. Every person in Illéa is sorted into a Caste, a ranking system based on their wealth and class. There are eight castes total, One being the highest and Eight being the lowest. Royalty are Ones while people such as the palace maids, stable hands, and cooks are Sixes. Gregory Illéa founded the caste system when he founded the country, although not much is known on why or how it was truely built.
The Caste SystemNot much is known of how the caste system in Illéa started, although it was hinted that people's castes were based on the amount of money their family donated to the government during the first war. When a girl gets married, they will take the caste of their husband and leave their familis behind - unless she marries the Crown Prince. If she wins the Selection she and her family will become Ones when they are wed, along with all of their children after them.There are Eight Castes total, One being the highest and Eight being the lowest. It is rare for a girl to be a Six and make it into the Selection and last, Seven's are practically unheard of and Eights are never allowed in.• One : Royalty; a position of power and respect, the very top of the Caste system. Whoever wins the Selection become Ones along with their family when she marries the Crown Prince.
• Two : Celeberties including athletes, actors and actresses, models, politicians, all palace guards, and military leaders. There are a few Twos seen in the Selection but the Crown can't show too much favoritisim and only select a couple, more specifically those with enough connections to bennifit the kingdom's best interest.
• Three : Wealthy businessmen, inventors, teachers, philosophers, scientists, doctors, veterinarians, nurses, dentists, architechts, librarians, engineers, therapiss/psychologists, film directors, music producers, lawyers, and writers. Girls chosen for the Selection that were born in a Caste below Three automatically become Threes, those chosen who were born a Three or a Two stay in their caste. Most girls chosen for the Selection are Threes as they are one of the larger castes.
• Four : Jewelers, real estate agents, insurance brokers, head chefs, construction managers, property/business owners, factory workers, and farmers. It's common for Fours to be seen in the Selection but they don't always win.
• Five : Artists and performers including stage actors, classical musicians, singers, dancers, photographers, and circus performers. Fives can make it into the Selection, but not very many.
• Six : Workers including secretaries, waiters and waitresses, housekeepers, seamstresses and tailors,store clerks, cooks, drivers, and all palace servants. Very few Sixes make it into the Selection, but there is always at least one.
• Seven : Manual Laborers including gardeners, construction workers, farm hands, and trash collecors. Very few Sevens make it into the Selection if any at all.
• Eight : The "untouchables"; Mentally/physically unwell people, adicts, runaways, illegitimates, the homeless, and traitors to the crown. Eights are never seen in the Selection, most have no interest in the competition and despise the royal family.
The Selection and the Selected The Selection is a competition between 20 girls, the Selected, who compete to marry the prince and become the Princess of Illéa. All single females between the ages of 16 and 20 are sent an application to fill out and return to their Province Services Office, along with a photo. Participation isn't mandatory, so she doesn't have to fill it out if she dosn't want to. The government claims that the girls are picked randomly, but they automatically get their picture taken when they submit their application. Once the deadline for the forms has been met the King and his advisors choose those they believe are worthy to meet the Prince - those who have good enough connections to possibly bennifit the kingdom in the long run, a variety of girls from different castes including some of the lower castes to please the people (although rarely does a Six or lower ever get chosen), or the girls who they simply think are pretty enough. Once the girls are chosen and the necessary paperwork has been filled out, they are flown to the palace where they will recieve a mandatory stylng/makeover of sorts and be taken on a tour of their new home. Each girl will recieve two maids to assist them and they will have to attend mandatory ettiquete lessons throughout the duration of their stay. The Prince will take each girl on dates to get to know them, but if he doesn't feel a connection he may choose to send them home at any time. Eventually the group will be narrowed down to the Elite, the top six, and from that group his wife will be chosen. Once the competition reaches the Elite, the remaining girls will begin learning what it means to be Queen and all of the trials that come with the title. The Selected will eat all their meals with the Royal Family in the dining hall; the Royal Family sits at their own table at the north end of the room and each girl will have an assigned seat divided between two long banquet tables seating ten on either side of the room. During the day the girls are expected to spend their free time in the Women's Room when not in their classes, but they are allowed to explore the castle grounds so long as there is a guard nearby at all times. Each of the Selected has their own private chambers within the west wing of the palace furnished with simple necessities such as a bed and vanity table, but they are allowed to paint and decorate their rooms as they like to make it feel more at home. Their maids have their own rooms in another part of the castle, but they stay in their lady's chambers during the day and one will normally stay with her at night. There are a few guards that make rounds throughout the west wing for the girls' safety, their rotation changing every few days. The girls are expected to look their best at all time, but they give them the freedon of choosing to wear more simple day dresses or more elaborate evening gowns if they choose. Their maids design and create the dresses based on their likes and what they believe will make them stand out against the other girls. After all, if you aren't looking your best how will you ever catch the attention of a prince?
The Selection Rules • The Selected cannot leave the palace on her own accord She can only be dismissed by the prince himself, though sometimes there are exceptions.
• There is no time limit for the Selection — it can last from a few weeks to a few years if the prince needs that long to choose.
• The Selected cannot arrange her times with the prince she must wait for him to approach her. If they are in a large social setting this rule does not apply, the Selected may talk to whoever she likes.
• The Selected cannot fight or sabotage the other girls If the Selected are found laying their hands on another girl, stealing from her, or doing anything that might diminish her personal relationship with the prince, the prince will decide whether to dismiss her or not.
• The Selected can only have a romantic relationship with the prince If the Selected is caught in a relationship with someone else it is considered treason and punishable by death.
• The Selected must be courteous to photographers and allow them to see her lifestyle with the prince whether she wants to or not; the royal family are the only ones with the authority to send them away.
• For each week the Selected stays at the palace her family will be compensated.
• If the Selected has been eliminated and is no longer a part of the Selection, she will have an aide to help adjust to her new life (such as housing and employment) after leaving the palace. Most girls get married soon after leaving the palace, as they are now seen as the prized gems of Illéa in the public eye and are desired by many.
• If the Selected makes it to the top six she is considered as an Elite, and will be required to learn about particular inner workings of the life and obligations she would have as a princess. Until then, the Selected is not permitted to seek out such information.
• The Selected's caste number is automatically raised to a Three unless she was already a Three prior to being Selected, but her family's caste remains the same. If the Selected was a Two prior to the Selection, her and her family's status will remain the same.
• If the Selected wins she and her family will become Ones and members of the royal family. She will also marry the prince and become the crowned princess of Illéa, taking on all the rights and responsibilities of the title.
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I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:48:16 GMT -5
The RP Rules • Be kind and inclusive. Characters can be jerks, but out of character, be accepting of all members, whatever their gender, sexuality, political affiliation, etc. Discrimination of any sort is not tolerated at all. If you see anyone struggling or feeling left out, give them a hand!• No bad-spirited RPing. That is roleplaying with the intent to diminish another person's enjoyment of the game. This includes, but is not limited to: hijacking their current plot, powerplaying, force shipping, having your character be uncharacteristically mean to theirs, or just disregarding their wishes for their character in general. No perfect characters like Mary or Gary Sues, no one likes them. • Roleplay with a purpose. This is in place of your usual literacy rule. There's no minimum number of lines just try your best to keep the roleplay moving and give your partner something to respond to. Whether you achieve this with three paragraphs or three lines is up to you. All I ask is you use proper grammar and spelling while rping. • Minimal advertising, no spamming. Members are allowed and encouraged to share neat links (to roleplays, art, chat threads, whatever). There's a difference between sharing something once or twice and spamming it in every post though, so keep that in mind. • Try to be active. Just once or twice a week is fine. We all have lives outside of the forums, this roleplay shouldn't be your first priority.• Make realistic characters. Don’t give them anime colors or superpowers, don't make them the center of everything or having no flaws. Give them hopes and goals and dreams and shortcomings, put some thought into them and be creative!
How to Join • When joining Please post all forms on the joining page! Throwing around new character and plot ideas on the main page is fine, I just don't want the rp cluttered with a bunch of forms. • Keep in mind your character's caste. Sixes won't be adorned in tons of jewelry, and some of the families in lower castes (mainly Five and below) don't always have the best education growing up or rarely extra spending money.
• If they are a part of the Selection be sure to include their caste number and lets try to keep a variety in the numbers. Most will be Threes or Fours, but lets try to add in a few of the others too. I'll set a max number of Twos, Fives, and Sixes since those are the more rare numbers to be seen in the Selection, so just look back over the limit if you want one of them to make sure that caste is still available.• Please only have one girl in the Selection to save claims for other people. Yours and anoher RPer's character CAN be sisters however to add in extra drama, just make sure it is okay with each other first!• Since there will be an overwhelming amount of female characters in this rp, please make a male as well to try and add in some diversity! Whether this be a guard, a cook/kitchen aid, a servant/stablehand, a nobleman visiting the palace, it doesn't matter - just please try to have at least one!• If you have a maid and want them to serve a specific Selected, just double check with whoever RPs her first! Each girl can have two each and honestly, if you want a maid, I don't mind making more since I think rping them can be fun sometimes.• If you want a member of the royal family just ask! The King, Queen, and even the Tutor and Royal Advisor to the King won't really be seen quite as much around here unless someone wants to rp them, but if anyone wants to have one of them just ask first! Obviously if you choose to have royalty and a Selected your girl won't win the competition if we make it that far, so just keep that in mind. There are two princes who have both been claimed, but I will allow there to be one princess. She won't ever technically rule unless her brother's and their (future) families die or are unable to, but there is one princess available.• The Selection Rules are meant to be broken, but the RP Rules are forever. I'm all for drama just don't get out of hand and take it out of character, okay?• LGBTQ+ Characters are welcome here! Discrimmination and hateful comments will not be tolerated so if you have an issue with this then please leave now. I will not tolerate any bullying of any kind.• Try to keep the minimum age 16. Selected girls need to be between 16-20, maids and other servants can be older if you'd like but I'd really prefer it if we didn't have a bunch of kids running around. If you want a little orphan/palace ward or something however - just ask!MembersOreos • Prince Sebastian Montgomery, Sutton Rose Hampton, Julian Mcintire, Adeline Elizabeth Cartwright, Sir Adrian Harrow envy • Courtney Sherwood, Alphonse "Al" Sherwood, Willhelm Elric
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I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:48:49 GMT -5
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oreosღ
I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:49:38 GMT -5
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oreosღ
I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 11, 2019 14:50:52 GMT -5
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oreosღ
I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 12, 2019 10:14:32 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 10:56:58 GMT -5
(Hi I had a question: could a femme aligned nb person be a selected or no?)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 11:20:34 GMT -5
(Thank you! I'll have my characters up by the end of the day c: )
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 13:10:52 GMT -5
(posted hopefully they're alright)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 14:39:23 GMT -5
(Rodger that and ty c: and I'd love to if you don't mind posting a starter? I'm poofy in general today lol)
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 17:30:33 GMT -5
(It's alright, welcome back c: ummm how about we start a selected?)
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oreosღ
I'll be moving in a few weeks so I may not be on as much going into August.
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Post by oreosღ on Jul 12, 2019 18:21:43 GMT -5
[ Okay! And once again sorry for the small poof, trying to finish up my last character for now Also fair warning my posts most likely won't always be this long xD ]
Sutton let out a small sigh as she looked around her room, content with the furniture arrangement she and her maids had finally settled upon. The walls remained their soft white color, and all of the furniture was the same white painted wood that it was when she had arrived a few days ago. She had added an almost sheer, pale blue tule-like fabric to drape around her bed as a sort of privacy curtain and switched out the comforter set to match. A few decorative pillows sat on top of the heavy blue blanket, all beaded and embroidered with different types of darker blue flowers. She had chosen to move the small vanity to the wall opposite her bed keeping a few feet between it and the door leading to her private bathroom, the desk that was once in the corner now sat against the wall beside the large french doors leading to her private balcony, the wardrobe had been moved to the opposite side of the french doors along the wall where her bedroom door was located, and her small bedside table remained in its place with a lamp and small picture frame sitting on top. It wasn't much compared to what some of the other girls had chosen to do to their chambers, but it was enough for her. Smiling to the two young maids waiting patiently in the corner she gave them a small, "If you want to take a break for a while you can, I'll be fine." "A-are you sure, Miss? Do you need us to bring you anything?" The older of the two looked a little relieved to be given a small break, but she didn't let it show too much. Sutton gave the two girls a small shake of her head, "No, thank you. I'll be fine. I just need a little time alone to adjust, that's all." She guessed that the younger one was about her age, the other couldn't be but a couple of years older. She enjoyed their company, even if they weren't used to her telling them they didn't have to be so formal all the time. After they left Sutton breathed a little sigh of relief, moving across the room to gaze out the glass doors and into the gardens. I could use some fresh air. After a moment of contemplating whether or not exploring the castle alone was a good idea the young redhead finally shrugged and left her room. She knew her maids would freak out if they couldn't find her later, and she couldn't even remember how to even get to the gardens quite frankly. The brief tour the girls had been taken on only two days ago seemed like a lifetime ago, but she was already out of her room and heading down one of the many grand hallways.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 18:57:03 GMT -5
(I seriously don't mind take as long as you want to reply lol)
Courtney wasn't sure if they'd ever get used to their big, at least to them, room while they stayed here. Sure back home their house was decently sized but this room just for sleeping seemed like a lot. Regardless they tried to make the most of it, they didn't change much to the room they were too nervous to make anyone do that much so they settled with some green curtains and pillows. 'Just like Mr. Quackers' they had thought
Since fixing the room hadn't taken long Courtney had been wandering the halls for what seemed like the past half hour at least, daydreaming about what Alphonse and their father could be up to and surprised they hadn't really seen any other girls yet, that is until their daydreaming made them bump right into one.
Stumbling backwards they mummbled, "Oh, I'm really really sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 20:14:31 GMT -5
Courtney let out a small sigh of relief that Sutton hadn't gotten mad at them, 'the last thing I would've needed was to make enemies already' the thought to themselves
"Umm I'm Courtney, it's nice to meet you as well." They said shaking her hand as soon as they regained their composure "It's a very nice place as far as I can tell I'm not even sure I remember everything around here" they joked hoping that Sutton might hang with them for a little while longer
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Post by Deleted on Jul 12, 2019 20:38:57 GMT -5
Courtney's eyes practically beamed and they couldn't help but smile maybe a little too enthusiastically, "That's exactly how I feel especially when you get lost in daydreams you could just wander forever" they laughed, "but hey at least if we get lost we get lost together. To the gardens! Whichever way that was" they continued pointing to the sky and then forward doing a weird marching walk
Okay sure it had only been like three seconds but Courtney was already feeling like she could've possibly have been making a new friend the first in a while too.
"So what's you do before coming here?" They asked curiously
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 8:42:36 GMT -5
(Good morning! that sounds awesome I'm sure you can C: I might still be poofy today I'm going to try to go to the library) Courtney couldn't help but clap their hands together in delight, an animal lover maybe they could bring up Mr. Quackers at some point! "That sounds like a real nice job. I love animals myself too but I'm a farmer along with my dad. Don't tell him but I'm a way better farmer than he is" they joked smiling
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 10:45:15 GMT -5
Courtney thought for a moment before speaking, "It's actually pretty peaceful if you ask me. I do my work and then I can hang around the open area and hang out with-" Courtney was about to say Alphonse but they weren't sure how well received that would be, "my duck...Mr Quackers. I know it's pretty strange having a pet duck especially when lots of cats come around and all but he's really the sweetest thing you've ever met. Other than him we have lots of basic farm animals: cows, sheep, horses, chickens y'know"
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Post by Deleted on Jul 13, 2019 15:21:06 GMT -5
Courtney giggled a little at the thought of Sutton's brother, "I'll be honest most ducks seem a little mean but Quackers is practically like a small dog it's kind of weird"
Truth be told Courtney was starting to miss Quackers a little bit more rather than miss him less by talking about him
"What about you though? You ever keep any pet?"
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