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Library of the Stars Ski Lodge
This is everyone’s favorite tour guide, Cato - short for Cat o’ All Worlds, of course. I don’t come into this ski lodge, but I’m from the original book and all, so really. why wouldn’t I enlighten you on this amazing, amazing destination? Welcome to the Library of the Stars! It’s ready for you, whether you are or not.
The Library is fully-stocked with all sorts of amenities. The kitchen is stuffed full of comfort foods - yes, even yours! The vending machine can make anything you ask for, a bakery case is full of items chosen for you personally by the cosmos, and sprinkles of the stars are included for all of your cupcake needs. Not, of course, that you're limited to cupcakes. Oh, and it truly has the best tuna milk i’ve ever tasted… *purring*
<Reshinerr: that’s not in the script Cato that’s not in the script why are you saying that that’s not in the script->
...Correct. Apologies. Well, surely you’ll all enjoy the recreation room! From beanbags made from the highest-quality fabric of the cosmos to the bookshelves with carefully-chosen library books and even a catch the fish game, you’ll be sure to enjoy yourself. And guess what? If you catch enough fish you get a treat!
<Reshinerr: It only has that for you.>
Don’t be rude, Reshinerr.
<Reshinerr: Rude?>
Our feline visitors want to be entertained as well. And you’re a human and all -
<Reshinerr: Not really.>
-so naturally your interests are tasteless and dull. Anyway, back to the script. You even get your own room, designed specifically for you by the cosmos themselves! Do note that once you’re here, you may not be able to leave, and disappearances into clouds of smoke, puddles of ink, black holes, etc are frequently reported. But really, from the endless shelves to the ever-changing other rooms, it’s a truly magical destination. Fill out the form today!
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Welcome to the Library of the Stars! my character (Reshinerr) is the main character and will have the viewpoint in most scenes. Because of this, most of your characters will primarily be side characters. In addition, I may have to make minor changes to characters as necessary. I will try to keep as much the same as possible, especially for actual AEs and CBers. CAPTCHAs are not allowed, but if desired a few can have animal companions.
While designing your character, please make sure they’re not super similar to another! Similarities are fine - just make sure there’s something different. And if you have the same problem as someone else, you or i can give it a new nuance. Eccentricity is highly appreciated but not necessary. Fantasy and star-themed stuff is best, but one or two can be completely different for fun :P
I will allow up to 10 characters. Please note some will be very superficial. The depth i give each character is only related to what the story needs. One character per person; if there’s not enough, then you can make another.
Please note that this will almost certainly be a dark ski lodge. While there will be little or no graphic violence, there will definitely be themes of mental health issues. I will add a trigger warning for anything major; if anyone has anything in particular they would need that for let me know, but if it’s too much in the ski lodge this might just not be the right one for you.
I will have a few weeks before I post anything to flesh out the most important scenes. But don’t think that means it’ll be weeks of nothing! I might post playlists, art, and unimportant rambles and side quests >:D …or nothing. We’ll see.
I’ll post the intro in a bit!
~Form~
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!)
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!):
Gender:
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay):
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity)
Appearance:
Personality:
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered):
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manor (I need at least a few who can be):
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth)
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic?
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc:
Anything they need to have with them/luggage:
Comfort/liked foods:
Things they dislike:
How much are you okay with me changing them?
Would they like an animal companion?
What is their opinion on stars and books?
Did they like their old life?
Other:
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submitted by Blackfooted Bobcat, age it's Odile, DON'T TRUST HER *sobs*
(May 4, 2024 - 1:53 pm)
(May 4, 2024 - 1:53 pm)
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!): Izar
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!): he/him [preferred], ze/zir
Gender: demiboy, neutrois
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay): 16
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity): uhh basically humaniod but with fun little fins behind the ears and maybe gills and the ability to breathe underwater and other similar traits
Appearance: amab, tall and lean, dark skin, black hair, black eyes, square/rectangular glasses, wears jeans, a t-shirt, and a flannel
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered): moderate depression, can't stand physical contact, lack of artistic inspiration
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manor (I need at least a few who can be): yeah go for it
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth): up to you!!
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic?: cynical
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc: watercolor painting, his younger sister, stuffed teddy bear named Freddy, soccer, math, tea
Anything they need to have with them/luggage: necessities, flashlight, extra tube of toothpaste, thick orange sharpie, earplugs, fidgets, drawing notebook with watercolor paper, paint set, three binder clips, band-aids, dark blue water bottle, plastic spoon, role of duct tape
Comfort/liked foods: honest kids juice boxes, falafel, oatmeal raisin cookies
Things they dislike: zucchini, physical contact, pigeons, throw up, school
How much are you okay with me changing them? as much as you want to fit the story, as long as core essence remains the same
Would they like an animal companion?: nah he's good
What is their opinion on stars and books?: stars are great, doesn't read that much but likes biographies and recently published sci-fi
Did they like their old life? it was very average but meh
Other: this looks cool!
(May 4, 2024 - 5:20 pm)
personality: sweet and quiet, when he's angry ze holds grudges for a very long time, generally kind of apathetic, appreciates beauty
[also I didn't give zir a last name because I forgot but I also don't have a good one, so that's up to you]
(May 5, 2024 - 11:43 am)
it would appear that i don't have personality on the form. please add it!
(May 4, 2024 - 6:47 pm)
Ackkkk this is sO cOoL reserving please!!!!!!!!!!
(May 5, 2024 - 12:21 am)
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!): Ascella Bettel Loe
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!): comet/comets/cometself if that could work?? Idk, I looked up "star-themed neopronouns" and it just seems to fit. Ofc, I don't know how to use comet/comets/cometself... I'll try my best??
Gender: female
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay): I have an urge to make comet 6. But I feel like that would affect comets personality for some reason so I will not (also when I think of comet as 6 I think of comet as like a happy little cartoon hand-sketched star zooming everywhere which is so cool and if you can do that then wait actually please do now I can't stop thinking about it- oh but nvm though..)... let's say 13? Comet seems 13 to me.
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity): Human from irl? But if not possible, then OH OH WAIT what was that mythical bird that flies backwards again?? "The Goofus bird is a mythical, backwards-flying bird, originating in lumberjack folklore in North America. It is also known variously as the Filla-ma-loo bird or the Flu-fly bird. The Goofus Bird flies backwards, as it does not care where it's going, only where it's been, and it builds its nest upside down." So if not a human then a Goofus Bird!! And if so a human then can comet please pleasee have a Goofus Bird animal companion?? :D
Appearance:
as a human - beanie, glasses, star earrings, t-shirt that says: "My battery is low and it's getting dark" with a picture of Oppy (wait I want that now!!), Chinese if possible, just over shoulder-length black hair, shorts
as a Goofus bird - I imagine like a big beak and feathers sticking every which way out of comets head/tail feathers and bright feathers and sorta big and clumsy :) (same for if animal companion, but if the Goofus bird is the animal companion, then it's smaller :) )
Personality: bouncy, zoomy (hey, like a comet!), talkative, excited, bookworm (the only time comet's quiet: when comet's immersed in a book)
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered): comet doesn't really like to be touched. Comet also isn't very good at explaining why comet doesn't like to be touched; comet just doesn't. Comet doesn't fully freak out noticeably when people touch comet, comet just majorly dislikes it and wants to run away and cry in comets room for an hour. However, comet doesn't really see it as a real problem, as all the reactions are internal and stop when comet isn't being touched. Comet isn't that great at dealing with cometself feeling any negative emotions in general; comet just brushes it off as something that isn't really that serious when it happens, and focuses on the happy stuff. Sorry was that too much? Yeah I'm basically ranting about myself now sorry...
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manner (I need at least a few who can be): hmm... ok I think that would be good actually...?
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth): comet grew up in a loving family but felt as if no one there really understood comet and so comet left to go to the Library of the Stars as an escape??
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic?: optimistic! Comet pushed away the cynical. There's so much wonder in the world and so little time for comet to enjoy it that comet doesn't want to waste comets time feeling sad about the bad stuff. However, the bad stuff is still always there, no matter how much comet tries to ignore it, but comet still tries to just be really optimistic until it's second nature/instinct/true!
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc: comet likes comets star earrings and star necklace (comet likes fidgeting with them) - I actually find this so funny because I don't like earrings and necklaces but apparently comet does (I just realized I haven't used Ascella's name in like forever!! Comet/comets/cometself (the way I'm assuming they're used) are actually so... comfy, actually. ?? oopsie.). Ascella likes reading and discussions and stars.
Anything they need to have with them/luggage: hmm. Comets necklace, no matter what happens, it's always there, and it's reassuring to touch. Same with comets earrings; the weight is also reassuring (at least I think earrings have weight??).
Comfort/liked foods: comet isn't that picky here. :)
Things they dislike: being touched, feeling like people aren't really listening to comet and being interested in what comet's saying, insincerity
How much are you okay with me changing them?: I honestly wouldn't really like you to change comet that much because in the ack- hour I've been working on this form, I've grown quite attached to comet... if you want to change anything, maybe could you run it by me first?? Although ofc I understand if you really do need to change anything, then you can :)
Would they like an animal companion?: yes please!! See above Goofus Bird! It/its please!
What is their opinion on stars and books?: WAIT those are like two of comet's main interests!! Woah! :D
Did they like their old life?: comet does like comets old life; comets family loved comet a lot, and comets life was very, very good. Comet knows that comet had a very good life and that comet should be very grateful, and comet very much is. Comet didn't really feel like anyone really understood comet though, and comet doesn't really know what to do with that information. So comet's thoughts on comet's old life are a bit tricky
Other: I think this may be my favorite charrie I've ever created?!!?!??? So excited for this!!! Also for some reason I feel like my writing style changes when I'm writing third person Ascella vs. first person me which is actually pretty cool!!
(May 5, 2024 - 3:41 am)
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!) Ascella Zenith (Zenith being middle name)
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!): she/ae
Gender: I'm not rlly sure what it is for she/ae, so...yeah whatever gender it is for those pronouns
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay): 14
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity) humanoid with wolf ears and tail
Appearance: fem, sleek long dark hair, pale sage green eyes, likely wearing silver jewelry
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered): social anxiety
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manor (I need at least a few who can be): yep I'm okay
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth) relatively normal family, maybe had a sibling whose better than her in many ways so ae wants to do something better than them.
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic? Somewhere in between cynical and optimistic, like it depends on whats happening currently
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc: watching the stars and moon, reading high fantasy, singing
Anything they need to have with them/luggage: necessities, books, binoculars, mini telescope if possible
Comfort/liked foods: salad and soup
Things they dislike: super bright and hot summer days, sun shining in eyes, stuffy rooms
How much are you okay with me changing them? Change her however as long as ae has the same basics
Would they like an animal companion? Yes a wolf or a snowy owl, you decide
What is their opinion on stars and books? Love both, would love to rant about both
Did they like their old life? Somewhat, it was mostly peaceful, but she doesn't mind changes
Other: personality is quiet, though talkative with friends, kind, somewhat cold sometimes, a bookworm
(May 5, 2024 - 12:20 am)
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!) Hana
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!): ae/aer
Gender: not sure
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay): 15
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity) mostly humanoid with a fox tail and tufted fox ears
Appearance: afab, brown hair, shoulder length, growing back out since being shaved when ae became a monk, green eyes, brown skin. Ae is usually found wearing aer monk robes
Personality: Hana is clever and loves reading, ae is very quiet and patient but doesn’t like condescending people who look down on aem.
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered): ae is shy and quiet and doesn’t know how to interact with people.
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manor (I need at least a few who can be): if you need to you can, I have no opinion
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth) Ae grew up in a mountain village and began training to become a monk in a monastery at age ten. When ae became a full monk, ae left to travel the world and eventually discovered the Library of Stars.
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic?Mostly optimistic
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc: Ae was gifted a simple necklace with a blue rock the day ae became a monk, ae will never part with it. For hobbies, reading, fidgeting with aer necklace, climbing trees
Anything they need to have with them/luggage: food,
Comfort/liked foods: shrimp chips, lychee juice, the tofu dish the senior monk used to make for aer birthday
Things they dislike: celery, homework
How much are you okay with me changing them? As much as you need to, as long as the basic sense of my character stays unchanged
Would they like an animal companion? Yes, perhaps a fox or cat
What is their opinion on stars and books? loves books, stars are cool
Did they like their old life? Yes
Other: @Celine, sorry if Hana’s necklace is too similar to Ascella’s, I didn’t see yours when I started writing the form.
Also, this is my first time using neopronouns, correct me if they’re wrong
(May 5, 2024 - 9:43 am)
For luggage, just food and clothes. Ae travels light.
(May 5, 2024 - 11:40 pm)
Sorry, ae actually has pale skin.
(May 7, 2024 - 10:20 am)
Name: (if you want I can name your character!!): Rell Anderson
Pronouns (the weirder the better heh!): he/him
Gender: male
Age (anything from like 6 or 7 to maybe 20 is okay): 15
Species they are now (note: all characters will start out as humans from the real world for simplicity) human
Appearance: Tall, dark haired. Blue eyes and a grim smile, and dark circles under his eyes
What is the main or most influential problem they struggle with? (Any problem is okay really. It doesn’t have to be deep, but it can be. A mix preffered): not trustworthy, and not trusting of others
Are you okay with your character being portrayed in a negative manor (I need at least a few who can be): yes
Backstory (can be as simple or complex as you want, but nothing that wouldn’t be at least pretty CB appropriate if i go into depth): Born in an orphanage for unwanted children. Joined the carnival at an early age, and has mastered the ways of the circus
What is your character’s outlook on life? Cynical? Optimistic? Cynical
Things they like, comfort items, hobbies, etc: Rell likes quiet, and he enjoys acrobatics.
Anything they need to have with them/luggage: A cape, and a rope.
Comfort/liked foods: potato chips...
Things they dislike: other people, commotion
How much are you okay with me changing them? I'm ok with it.
Would they like an animal companion? Yes, maybe a dog
What is their opinion on stars and books? Loves both
Did they like their old life? Not very much.
Other: ???
(May 5, 2024 - 11:04 am)
Since CelineBurningBright made a charrie that shares the same name as mine, I suppose I'll make my charrie's name just Zenith then :/
(May 5, 2024 - 11:16 am)
(May 5, 2024 - 1:28 pm)
ACK do you think that Echo could be a selkie instead?
(May 20, 2024 - 9:58 am)
i should probably actually specify that the characters have no choice in coming to the Library, so they don't really find it so much as get transported. sorry about the confusion! thanks for all of the characters also wow a lot of ae/aer XD
(May 5, 2024 - 1:30 pm)
Admins, can you add "personality" as a question on the form? Maybe after "appearance". thank you! if you didn't give your character a personality please either do it yourself or allow me to.
also we have a lot of quiet characters so far. We can still have more, but maybe we could have some other personalities too? Granted not all of them have personalities yet because i forgot that on the form heh.
also they don't have to be humanoid! i mean Cato is a cat made out of stars XD Here's a description from the book (though Cato probably won't come in, but maybe ae will idk):
"[Cato is] made of stars swirling in a cat-shaped puddle of sky. Stars pass behind clouds of dark dust in aer body... Is ae made of liquid? Glass? How could you make either of those have fur, even if you can barely tell it’s there?"
idk if that makes sense heh. i had to reformat it a bit
(May 5, 2024 - 2:33 pm)