ONCE UPON A TIME THE SKY TORE OPEN. the clouds turned a sickly green, and the very fabric of reality split apart. in came a flood of corrupted creatures: devils, monsters, and worse; so went the catastrophe known as THE FIRST BLIGHT . . .
hi everyone! this is never an easy announcement to make, but sanctuary-fm is closing for the foreseeable future. we sincerely apologize to our applicant in the inbox, along with anyone else who may have been considering applying. we cherish our world & lore for this group, but ultimately, as an admin who worries especially about providing a "fulfilling enough" writing/plotting experience, i didn't feel fair accepting into a group that would perhaps not feel that way anymore. i'd also like to apologize that we never truly got to kick our main plot off, and i really do hope that there's another chance to carry it out in the future.
to everyone who took the time to write with us, thank you for gracing us with your wonderful muses for as long as you did! it was a pleasure to write and chat with you all. : ) anyone who wishes to keep writing on their accounts is of course free to, though we will be making the blog private with the intent of revisiting our pages at some point.
we will see everyone whenever we can return to yeonghae, but until then, we wish everyone & their muses all the best. ♡
activity checks are conducted every sunday @ 8pm est. muses who have not made a qualifying post since the previous check will be placed on the warning list; muses in the previous week's warning list who have not posted for a second week in a row will be placed on the unfollow list.
WARNINGS
the following muses have until the next activity check to make a qualifying post for activity:
@aftermorgue
@corvusism
@flightheory
notice: the following muses' one-time activity passes (obtained via task 000) have been automatically redeemed. they will be subject to next activity check per regular rules:
@drowningyou
REOPENED
the following roles, faceclaims, & subplots have been reopened due to activity / mun request. please unfollow:
@aniimamea / lee sunmi
@headtripped / lee jongwon, AEGIS in PENANCE
*** if you have any questions or concerns, if your role was mistakenly placed on a list, or if you would like to reclaim your role, please message the main before the next activity check on march 17!
NOTICE --- hey all, just another update on some more strange behavior from tumblr. i've noticed that i haven't been getting notifications for the last few DMs we've been receiving (from several accounts), and i also haven't been seeing them marked with the "unread" symbol despite not opening them. if you send us a message and we don't answer for more than 2-3 days, even though there is still activity on the main, please do send us a little bump again so that the thread goes back to the top of our inbox and we might better see it!
i've also noticed that the dashboard on the main has been "missing" some posts that i can see normally on my muse account. i'll be keeping an eye on this in case it's just specific accounts, but in the interest of avoiding the main getting sh*dowb*nned or worse, we're going to continue reusing our same pinned and waiting a little bit between answering multiple asks, until this gets better.
if anyone else has been seeing the same behaviors (especially the second one with "missing" posts), let us know, it might help us rule out if the issue is the main itself or if it's just more tumblr difficulties. we're so sorry for the minor hiccups recently, and thank you as always for your patience!
happy friday, everyone! while i finally catch up on the main's messages & event prompts, why don't you come check out our open SUBPLOTS to see if any of them catch your eye?
i would love to join but have never written on tumblr before. any tips?
hello! i'm really sorry that it took days for this reply, but i've finally gotten around to writing down a few things that i think would be good to know for writing on tumblr. i've set up a small guide HERE, including some links to more in-depth tutorials of things. the most important one, i think, is the section about XKit and plotting, particularly the caveats about tumblr's trigger happy sh*dowb*ns lately.
please let me know if there's anything you'd like me to add, or if i can answer any specific questions!
this is not quite a comprehensive guide since i believe that better, more in-depth guides have been written, but these are just a few things i think are useful to know when it comes to tumblr rps (and joining this group specifically).
most of this is specific to this group's rules. for a more detailed overview of tumblr rp in general, you can check out the first reference link.
if you have any questions, send the main an ask or a DM, and i'll do my best to get back to you as quickly as i can!
REFERENCE LINKS
a comprehensive guide to terms + concepts in tumblr rp overall (lengthy, very detailed, but not all necessary to read)
how to "cut" (aka trim) posts through XKit
example intro posts
example starter call
TRIMMING POSTS / FORMATTING REPLIES
writing itself is pretty straightforward on tumblr rp; the most complicated part is how to format posts and "cut" (aka trim) them, since tumblr has made it really hard to do so over the years. here is an in-depth guide to follow for using XKit: https://rpschtuff.tumblr.com/post/702827058932432896/what-is-going-on-with-cutting-posts/mobile
there's a lot of info there that isn't relevant anymore here, but you will want to go down to the "XKit Rewritten & Trim Reblogs" section.
XKit Rewritten is basically a browser extension that gives you the ability to delete the earlier reblogs in your thread chain, so that it doesn't grow to extremely long lengths. in my opinion this is the most complicated part of tumblr rp and it's not even writing, but if you do end up needing more help with this, just let me know and i can try writing down my own guide on the process that i use!
for writing itself, i'm going to try breaking it down by section:
MUSE CREATION
sanctuary-fm is an OC roleplay. muses should have distinct names from their faceclaims and should be "original" --- it's hard to concretely define this, but essentially, they shouldn't just be a carbon copy of the faceclaim's personality.
for joining sanctuary specifically, we require muses to have an "origin." this should be chosen from our ORIGINS page.
optionally, we also have LOCATIONS with suggested occupations that your muse can have, and SUBPLOTS that your muse can be involved in. there will be assigned fields in the application where you can indicate these details.
subplots just basically give your muse a starting point for their background. you should incorporate the details of their subplot into their background, but can take liberties with practically everything else. if their subplot involves other muses, you'll also want to plot with them! there is no right or wrong way to develop a plot, so don't feel confined to follow a certain path.
the main is always open to working with members on character creation & development. if you have any questions or concerns about your muse at any point in the process (even after you've already joined), just reach out to the main!
FORMATTING / WRITING STYLES
we require dashboard threads to be third person, prose style, but really that's the only limit we have. some of our writers prefer past tense, others like present tense; some people like to add extra decoration/formatting to their posts; some people like to make their replies look "smaller" by styling posts with tags; this is all a matter of preference!
REPLY LENGTHS
this is another one that varies between writers. some writers prefer shorter replies, while others write longer replies. since we lean more towards the literate side, the only requirement for replies is to be at least one paragraph (at least 3-5 sentences, etc). mainly, we want to avoid one-line replies.
GIFS / GIF ICONS
in tumblr rp, it's common for people to include GIFs of their faceclaim along with their reply. you can do this by searching up "[faceclaim] gif icons" or "[faceclaim] gif hunt" and there might be existing resources out there that you can use! to keep the dash neat, we limit GIFs to medium or small sizes. but again, this is completely optional, and a bunch of our writers don't actually use GIFs at all, so don't feel pressured to use them too.
HERE is an example of a reply that uses a gif icon.
INTROS
currently, when you join, we're requiring an intro of your muse. this can be as detailed or as open ended as you want, as long as it gives us a basic idea of your muse. some writers also give possible plot ideas they're looking for, while others prefer to leave it up to chemistry.
you can see a pretty good range of examples in our intro tag (#sn:intro) here: https://www.tumblr.com/tagged/sn%3Aintro?sort=recent
TAGGING
the main tags to note are sn:intro and sn:starter. the first tag is what you'll use for your intro post (explained later), while the second tag is what you can use for any open starters.
for tasks / events, we will usually specify a tag for you to use on your post. for example, in our event 000, we're asking everyone to tag all event-related threads with sn:event000, so that we can go through the tag later and catch up with threads.
the most important tags are our triggers. any topic on the TRIGGERS PAGE should be tagged with a #tw [trigger] so that people can filter them out as necessary.
besides those, it could be helpful for the organization of your blog to keep your own custom tags for threads / musings / ooc posts / etc, but that's really up to you!
PLOTTING
a lot of intros will usually tell you to like or interact with the post in some way, and that writer will reach out to you for plotting. you can like posts from people you'd like to plot with, or you can do the same with your intro and message people who like it! some people may also specify where they prefer to plot through; most of our writers prefer talking either through tumblr DMs or discord.
an important note for DMing / interacting with posts: tumblr's auto sh*dowbanning has become much easier to trigger recently. this usually happens if you message more than 3 different blogs in quick succession, so try to space out your plotting messages.
you can usually tell you've been sh*dowbanned if you experience any of the following:
you get errors trying to create new messages with blogs
you get errors trying to reply to existing messages with blogs
you can no longer see your list of messages
your likes / comments in a post disappear or there's a note saying that some replies have been hidden
unfortunately, the only way to fix this at the moment is by sending a support ticket to Tumblr staff, which can take days to resolve (if at all...). most times, people will opt to just create a new blog, so just let us know if this happens and we'll make sure everyone knows to follow your new blog.
STARTERS / THREADS
starters are what kick off threads. if you're plotting with people individually, it's common to eventually get to a point where you might decide what kind of thread you want to write and where you want to start it. this usually leads to a closed starter, aka a starter that's written specifically for just one person. whoever writes the starter will make a new post and tag the other person in it, so that they can see it in their notifications.
on the other hand, you have open starters. you can indicate somewhere in the post that it's an open starter / open to all, which lets people know that anyone can reply to it. if you want, you can also indicate a limit of how many different muses you want to cap it at.
when it comes to threading, we don't have a limit on how many threads you can have going at the same time. if you want a thread with every muse in the group, perfect! if you want multiple threads with one muse, also perfect! the only thing we keep an eye on is bubbling RPing, and basically just making sure that no one is exclusively plotting/writing with only 1-2 people.
besides that, i know that the amount of writing might seem overwhelming at first, but i truly think that's just 90% because our writers like to write a lot. it's natural for reply lengths to vary, so don't feel like you have to 100% "match" the other person's length all the time. everyone i've spoken with has been very open and understanding when it comes to writing/plotting, so i have faith in our members to be patient with new members. : )
if you do end up having more questions / needing help with something specific, don't hesitate to reach out to the main, and i'll get back to you as soon as possible!
NOTICE — our ad blog's going through a few quirks at the moment, so members, please bear with the main if you see a few experimental posts appear/disappear on the dash! hopefully it'll be back to normal soon.
THIS
TOWN CALLS ITSELF THE END OF THE WORLD BUT
IT KNOWS NOT WHAT I HAVE SEEN. I HAVE TRAVELLED TO THE EDGES OF THE SEA WHERE THE WATER DROPS
AWAY INTO THE ABYSS
AND I LOOKED INTO ITS DEPTHS. MY CONTEMPORARIES ONCE CALLED ME PRIDEFUL. BUT I LOOKED, AND I SAW, AND I WAS REWARDED FOR DILIGENCE.
I LOOKED AND I SAW. I LOOKED AND I SAW I WAS REWARDED FOR MY DILIGENCE.
THIS TOWN CALLS ITSELF THE END OF THE WORLD BUT I KNOW BETTER. NO WORRIES. AN EASY MISTAKE.
I HAVE COME TO SHARE MY SPOILS. FIND MY SHIP AT THE SOUTHMOST END OF YOUR DOCKS. I HAVE FREED ALL OF MY CREW. NO ONE WILL STOP OR QUESTION YOU IF YOU WERE TO BOARD AND FIND MY TREASURES MY SPOILS WHICH I HAVE COME TO SHARE. I WILL GIVE YOU A LIST OF THEM:
- ONE (0/1 available) TEACUP, PORCELAIN, ENGRAVED WITH WHORLS OF A TEMPESTUOUS SEA.
- THREE (2/3 available) UNOPENED LETTERS, ADDRESSED TO YOU, IN THE PENMANSHIP OF THE ONE WHOSE WORDS YOU HAVE LONG WISHED TO HEAR MOST.
- TWO (1/2 available) LANTERNS OF CELESTIAL LIGHT, WHICH WILL NEVER GROW DARK.
- TWO (1/2 available) CONTAINERS OF HEALING SALVES, HARVESTED FROM A SIRENIC WITCH'S GROVE.
- ONE (0/1 available) PEARL NECKLACE, ITS CENTERMOST PEARL APPEARING TO SWIRL WITH CLOUDS WITHIN.
- TWO (1/2 available) ORNATE DAGGERS, THE FLATS OF THEIR BLADES ENGRAVED WITH SYMBOLS FROM AN UNFAMILIAR LANGUAGE.
- THREE (2/3 available) SENDING STONES, THE WHEREABOUTS OF THEIR RESPECTIVE HALVES CURRENTLY UNKNOWN.
- ONE (0/1 available) MUSIC BOX, ITS LID ENGRAVED WITH THE CREST OF THE SEEKERS.
- ONE (1/1 available) TOME OF ANSWERS, VOLATILE, BUT CAN ANSWER THREE QUESTIONS FOR YOU.
- TWO (2/2 available) STATUETTES OF YOUR DEITY, CARVED OUT OF OBSIDIAN.
I SIMPLY ASK THAT YOU ONLY TAKE ONE. ONLY TAKE ONE. EASY MISTAKE. ONE WILL BE PLENTY FOR YOU.
this notice is involved in one of the subplots of EVENT 001: SPRING SUMMONS. to participate in this subplot, reply to this post with the object that your muse is taking from the trove. objects are first come, first served. you will receive confirmation within a few days. to receive your object, please make sure your askbox is open; when you do, make sure to answer publicly and tag it with sn:event001.
records show that NEX, CAEDES is a 28 year old TRANQUIL SORCERER who has lived in yeonghae for EIGHTEEN YEARS. they are currently a TOMEKEEPER at YEONGHAE PUBLIC LIBRARY, but other parts of their reputation must precede them — their faint aura of SANGRIA, or how they remind others of A CHILL THAT SPREADS TO YOUR BONES and A REGRET SO DEEP IT EATS AT ONE’S VERY CORE. — (lee sunmi, she/her, n/a).
penned by QUESO.
FREEFORM.
tw gore. tw mentions of death.
a surge of emotion so powerful it makes a ribcage feel ready to burst. a scream that soon reaches a fever pitch, unable to stop until the voice is raw and the throat is destroyed from the sheer force. blood splattered across the room, across a little girl’s face. it's not hers. at least, she thinks it isn't hers. no, it can be– she isn't in pain, she hasn't been harmed. her parents, her sister, though, surely must be if they aren't dead already. to think of such a young girl praying that her family is dead instead of merely dying. their blood turning the once beautiful living room into a hall of horror, the smell of copper in the air so thick you can't help but wretch and clamber for a source of fresh air.Â
they had just wanted to protect her. protect her from judgment, from the fear of those ignorant to her blessing, from the accusations that would follow if anyone found out her secret. her family hadn't had a magic user in generations, the gift seemingly dead and forgotten but elpida had been chosen by some god, for some purpose. her mother cursed it with every ounce of her soul in private, knowing what a life it could, and did, create for her beloved youngest daughter. a daughter who could've become a seamstress like her mother or help in the family apothecary like her aunt and grandmother. a daughter who could've found love, found her own family. instead word got out and the town guards broke down their door in the dead of night. a boy they said was the accuser. he had seen her in the forest by the outskirts of the village, healing a deer whose leg had been badly wounded in a trap.Â
she hadn't meant for anyone to see. her mother had warned her time and time again for all the good it did the family now. the deer had just sounded so sad, so very desperate and alone. her naive heart couldn't let it suffer for own safety and the thought of her family being in danger had been the farthest thing from her mind as she soothed the frightened creature. even coated in her family’s own blood she couldn't bring herself to regret helping the deer, only the cruelty and violence of the humans in front of her. how she escaped is still a blur, perhaps the fear for her life, the rage within her, and the life sorcerers’ affinity for blood magic spurned her forward and cut the guards down where they stood. all she knew is there was even more blood, so very much blood, and her brain couldn't handle the shock, the pain– and so she ran.Â
for days? for weeks? she wasn't sure and it truly didn't matter now. she was without anyone to care for or who cared for her and surely she was being hunted. she knew what became of dangerous mages, had heard stories of the women in her family and their fates from her grandmother, of what magic and this gift had wrought. all she knew is if she ran away long enough perhaps she could at least be safe, even if happiness was never to be had again. but something had been following her, the scent that was so pervasive she could never wash it off or become clean of it. not in this lifetime. her anger. her rage. it was so potent and alluring that it carried on the wind for miles. when she slept it was filled with nightmares and anger. when she awoke her head was filled with the rage at the loss of her family and innocence and an inconsolable need to punish everyone in that village and allow them to feel her pain. she would find her path to vengeance, even if it meant her very own death.Â
records show that JANG, BOMI is a 75 year old EARTH DESCENDANT DRAGONBORN who has lived in yeonghae for HER WHOLE LIFE. they are currently a SHOPKEEPER at DRAGON'S HOARD, but other parts of their reputation must precede them — their faint aura of ENGLISH IVY, or how they remind others of PLUCKING FLOWER PETALS and WISHING UPON SHOOTING STARS. — (kim chaewon, she/her, n/a).
penned by SAGE.
records show that LIM, SANGHOON is a 35 (APPEARS 26) year old CURSED ONE who has lived in yeonghae for HIS WHOLE LIFE. they are currently a PERFORMER at WHISKEY'S REST TAVERN & INN, but other parts of their reputation must precede them — their faint aura of BARBADOS CHERRY, or how they remind others of HAUNTING TUNES ECHOING IN THE SHADOWS and SHARDS OF A BROKEN MIRROR. — (jeon jungkook, he/him, n/a).
penned by NOVA.
records show that YEON, ISEUL is 180 (APPEARS 24) year old REVENANT who has lived in yeonghae for 8 years. they are currently a MERCENARY—FOR—HIRE, but other parts of their reputation must precede them — their faint aura of MONOCHROME, or how they remind others of A FINELY—HONED WEAPON OF WAR and THE GENTLE EMBRACE OF DEATH — (hwang hyunjin, he/him, SILVERTONGUE in THE EIGHTH CIRCLE).
penned by MIN.
activity checks are conducted every sunday @ 8pm est. muses who have not made a qualifying post since the previous check will be placed on the warning list; muses in the previous week's warning list who have not posted for a second week in a row will be placed on the unfollow list.
WARNINGS
the following muses have until the next activity check to make a qualifying post for activity:
@headtripped
notice: the following muses' one-time activity passes (obtained via task 000) have been automatically redeemed. they will be subject to next activity check per regular rules:
@aftermorgue
@flightheory
@corvusism
REOPENED
the following roles, faceclaims, & subplots have been reopened due to not posting an intro. please unfollow:
@vermilionvendetta / choi yeonjun, serpentine in blood ties
@winsorfire / jeff satur, arcane in flood through me
@thejokers-wild / kim mingyu, the wildcard in the perfect crime
@wingscft hwang yeji, autumn in last light
@portra400s / yoo taeyang, the aspirant in cross my heart
@enfiebre / yu jimin (karina), tide in aether rope
*** if you have any questions or concerns, if your role was mistakenly placed on a list, or if you would like to reclaim your role, please message the main before the next activity check on march 10!
just a quick note that we've updated our ORIGINS page to address the possibility of muses becoming tranquil per origin! more information on the rite itself can be found in our GLOSSARY - RITE OF TRANQUILITY. we'll also be listing tranquil muses separately per origin, where applicable; we've updated the format of the MASTERLIST to reflect this.
in short, anyone except darkspawn can undergo the rite of tranquility. the effects may vary slightly depending on the origin's magical capabilities, but undergoing this rite will always sever the muse's connection to the weave, making them unable to directly wield any magic (including inheriting it from darkspawn pacts) ... for now! without giving away too much, this will evolve along with the plot, but at the moment, the information we've listed is what is canonically known by the world and what is largely experienced by the tranquil.
if anyone in the future is interested in turning their muse tranquil or bringing a tranquil muse and would like to know the trajectory of this plot element in advance, you can send us a message and we'll pass on the details for planning purposes!
