Disclaimer: This post is absolutely huge, I somehow have managed to start typing and not stop, also the following posts contains a number of references to Furries, if you offended by furries, I’ll have Elanos bite you for kicks.
Hey all,
First off I guess I better explain a bit about my application and myself. I’m putting in my application at this level because Elanos has “persuaded” me to do it now (If I didn’t he would slap me, I don’t want to be slapped). First of all I want to make this point, I do not take joining a guild very lightly in any way, I join a guild for the long-run and will not leave unless it is actually harming my sanity to continue being a part of said guild or if the guild collapses…This is probably why I have only been in 5 guilds ever.
Some of you may know me from /RPHorde, yes it’s a terrible place but it has its moments, others may know me from my time on the Alliance as Cadici, the slightly mad bear tank of The Shining Strand. I’ve been playing
WoW pretty much since release and I’ve almost always played a Druid in one form or another (Four druids in total if I remember rightly), although I have also played as a Mage and Rogue (and hated it). I have always had a preference for playing as either a healer or a tank since I find these to be the most fun things in game since it actually feels like I’m doing something worthwhile, not detracting from the DPSers, I just don’t enjoy it is all and if I don’t enjoy it, it’s not worthwhile doing it!
As a Druid I’ve had experience in all specs to some extent, although I found Balance to be more fun in PvP than PvE, as for my experience in healing I’ve been doing it for years, but I haven’t had much time to get my head around Lifebloom, although I am reading into the mechanics of it, I just need to put it into practice (and yes I am that much of a nerd, I play the card game as well so this is nothing).
I came to Defias around October last year on the Alliance side after my old raiding guild fell apart which actually took a lot out of me because I lost some good friends due to stupid drama, I came here for a more mature atmosphere mainly; however, during my time I tried RPing with various people and loved it, it added a whole new aspect to the game for me, one which has become incredibly important to me. I joined The Shining Strand in November as a rogue where I gradually got to know a lot more about what had originally just been an alt server that I dropped in and out of from time to time and started to establish myself in the community; however, joining TSS was not the best decision I have made, I am more of a PvE player than anything and being a PvE player in a PvP guild does weird things to your brain. Sadly because of this I have yet to experience much of TBC in terms of end-game other than Heroics which has disappointed me.
My reasons for posting my application with you guys is because I’ve met a few of you and enjoyed speaking to you in channels and I have been speaking quite a bit with Elanos, guild wise I’m looking for a relatively small guild that does raids and where the most important thing is being with friends and not what loot is going to drop and so forth, I feel that I can offer the guild a competent (but slightly insane) healer and Roleplayer, at the moment I am working on a small number of stories which involve Rotag, one of which is part of this application. At the moment I am specced Feral (Yes I know, Boo! Hiss!) for efficient leveling but I intend on speccing to a hybridized Tree Form/Grinding spec at 63 and a proper healing/raiding spec at 70 with some of the important balance talents which allow me to provide a great PvP healer since I do enjoy PvPing from time to time aswell (Think evil Gnomish Santa and you have me back on Dentarg sometimes….our Main Tank wore a dress though I can’t top that…yet), overall though I want to be able to have a lot of fun with a group of people who I can consider friends.
I am currently working part-time at a Dixons store in Aberdeen airport, basically saving up some cash so I can go back to college at some point and do an art course and get myself into a job I enjoy doing, usually I only work 4-5days a week and the hours are “sociable” so I am free most evenings to play
WoW and so on; however, there are inevitably days where I will come home feeling completely exhausted and can barely stay awake but I always try and log-in even if it’s just to say hi and explain that I’m going to collapse on the keyboard about 20 seconds later.
Character Name: Rotag
Char level: Currently 46
Char Class: Druid, Currently Feral for efficient leveling, going Hybridized Tree at 63/4 and raiding Tree specced at 70. I realize fully that SSL cannot offer me much help for leveling and fully accept this, personally I feel that getting run through instances, etc. defeats the purpose of them anyway so I would not go around looking to be run through an instance, I’d either do it properly with a group or just skip it and go quest.
Real life age: 19 (Edit: Now that I've remembered it...)
Game Experience: MC, BWL, AQ20, ZG cleared, part of AQ40 and Anub’rhekan in Naxx.
Armoury link:
http://armory.wow-europe.com/charact...erhood&n=Rotag
Resistances: Erm..lacking at the moment.
RP Background:
((This story is a work in progress but hopefully shows a bit of Rotags personality and how I prefer to play him.))
The cold wind swept around the tall mesas, Rotag stood looking out over the plains of Mulgore, revelling in the beauty of his adopted home but in the back of his mind he still felt the pain of a spirit in conflict, a spirit without it’s identity. Calayah had tried to help him, his mates Shamanistic powers had made an impression upon him but he still doubted himself, he doubted who he was now. To himself he wished it was as before, "Little Shadow", he whispered the name to himself, hoping the sound would remind him of Calayah’s voice calling to him but alas his spirit did not heed the call. He fell onto his hands as brown fur sprouted across his body, his hefty bear form felt warm in the cold night air but still he roared with frustration. Wandering through Thunder Bluff he passed a number of Bluffwatchers, some were yawning sleepily but stayed vigilant, others flashed smiles to him, he grinned back weakly but didn’t stop for them; he began making his way to the lift so he could descend to Mulgore but a voice yelled after him.
“Rotag! Wait for me!”
The youngster ran to him and wrapped her small arms around his neck; caught unawares he couldn’t think of anything to do other than lean his head against hers as she squeezed slightly.
You’re up late Nali; doesn’t your mother know you are running around Thunder Bluff on your own? And more over hugging passing bears?
The little Tauren giggled, finally releasing her grip of his fur she stepped back a little.
“Can I walk with you Little Shadow?”
He smiled at her.
Alright Nali, just for a little while but you best head home soon, you’re mother will be worried and as long as you don’t call me Little Shadow.
He watched as she pouted cheekily “Aww! But it’s such a cute name.” Rotag simply burst out laughing
Alright, alright. If you insist Nali.
The two walked to the lift, Nali leading the more relaxed, if not lazy, bear on a path of her own, descending to the plains Rotag felt refreshed to have the slightly damn grass under his heavy paws, taking in the cool air he stopped for a moment letting the plains breeze caress his fur. Content he turned to see the youngster wandering off at a pace, he bounded slightly to catch up and smiling to her he said
Are you walking with me, or is it me who is walking with you Nali?
“I wanted to show you something.” Oh? Rotag shrugged a little, as he yawned.
Lead on then, just remember not to take too long. Nali quickened her pace as she stifled a yawn, the little Tauren lead her large companion North, through a gap between the mesas. Rotag looked around recognising the effects of recent Goblin infiltrations into the Tauren land, he felt annoyance grip him at the despicable little beings who had been forced from the land but would no doubt return once again to establish some sort of operation.
After some time Nali began to slow as tiredness began to reassert itself in her body.
Are you sure you don’t need some sleep Nali? You look awfully tired. Rotag smiled at her in an attempt to convince her to go back with him but she kept on walking, her small tail trailing weakly behind her.
“It’s not far Little Shadow, promise.” Climbing into the hills around Mulgore she brought him to a small cave, inside were some blankets and hidden supplies.
“This is it, turn around…maybe this will help you with your problem?” Rotag looked at the youngster with intrigue
What problem would that be Nali?
“Your iden...identity.” Rotag turned to face the sight she had brought him to, instantly his heart jumped at the beauty that greeted him, Thunder Bluff rose from the dark plains, a great beacon in the night, the expansive prairie looked as calm as could be. Rotag settled himself down as he gazed across the lands and up to the sky, despite the occasional cloud the dark expanse was filled with a dazzling display of stars. Nali sat down with him, leaning against his belly, her head resting upon his leg; she gazed up at him as he traced the stars across the sky.
He didn’t know how long he was there for, lost in thought, his spirit searching for answers in the solitude and yet it still could not find the answer. Who are you Shu’halo? Who are your people? Always he would try to answer them, the name Shadowhoof would drift in and out of his mind, Horde, Tauren, Cenarion, Consortium…
None of them seemed to settle his spirit; none seemed to identify who he was. He let his mind wander for a while, lost in a world of his own.
A ghostly howl echoed across the prairie, Rotag snapped back to reality, he was exhausted and struggled to keep his mind aware, looking down he saw Nali asleep curled up against his belly, a tuft of his fur clutched in her small hand. Then the howl came again, his spirit lifted as a ghostly shape wandered into his view, Calayah, his mate approached him, her eyes glinting in the moonlight.
“So Little Shadow, have you found what you are looking for?”
I cannot tell Calayah, my spirit cannot find the answers it seeks. She left her wolf form and knelt with him. “Then perhaps we can help, we love you for who you are Little Shadow, not for what you represent.” Calayah looked down at Nali smiling deeply.
“Do you think she would have brought you here if she didn’t trust you? You care for her Rotag, that is who you are and that is why she brought you to this hiding place.” She let him sit for a moment as he thought over her words and the actions of Nali. Finally he let his bear form fade, his fur shortned and lost its colour, carefully he cradled the little Tauren in his arms, her small tail dangled over his arms as she continued to sleep.
“Just remember Little Shadow, no matter what the tabard represents, no matter who gives you the armour, no matter who makes the weapons, you are Little Shadow, the one little Nali loves, the one who cares for her, the one I love and who I could never find an equal to as a mate or as friend.” He stood up carefully, making sure not to wake Nali; Calayah raised herself from her knee “Rotag?” Looking into her eyes he smiled, embracing his mate in one arm. Without saying a word he turned to head back to Thunder Bluff, Calayah walked with him, smiling slightly. She felt the strength of his spirit returning; soon it would truly find its identity.
I’d like to apologise for the massive application again and look forward to your responses (and Elamoos taunts),
Little Shadow.
PS: Sorry about the poor format of the post, it would seem transfering from MS Word to the Forum didn't go so well.