GayCereal_
Level 9
OOC INFORMATION
IGN (In-Game Name):
GayCereal_
What is your discord username?:
gayest_of_cereals
What is your timezone?:
AEST (Australian Eastern Standard Time)
Describe your activity on the server:
Personally, I’d like to say I am very active on the server. Most of my time that is spent on the server is usually interacting with some of the factions or hanging out with friends. My time on the server gets incredibly bland, the number of things that I can do on the server is very limited. Hence why I’m applying for this role in the faction. I do try to stay as active as I possibly can on weekdays and weekends despite the lack of activities. I do attend school each week, of course having holidays. Even through this I remain very active on the server.
List your current roles on the server:
[Adult]
[Duck]
Link any previous applications:
Accepted - GayCereal_ | CULINARY Professor
OOC SECTION What is your Minecraft username?: GayCereal_ Do you have any previous bans/warnings?: No Bans. Previous warnings yes, none active. What is your time zone?: AEST Queensland (Australian Eastern Standard Time) What is your discord username and discriminator? (e.g. Tippie#6666)...
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Accepted - GayCereal_ | CULINARY Professor
OOC SECTION What is your Minecraft username?: GayCereal_ Do you have any previous bans/warnings?: No Bans. Previous warnings yes, none active. What is your time zone?: AEST Queensland (Australian Eastern Standard Time) What is your discord username and discriminator? (e.g. Tippie#6666)...
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Accepted - GayCereal_ | Chef Application
Out-Of-Character Information What is your Minecraft username?: GayCereal_ Do you have Discord (If so, what is your discord username?): GayTime#4992 How old are you? (Optional): N/A What is your time zone?: AEST - Queensland Australia Describe your activity on the server: Very active, I...
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Denied - GayCereal_ | Receptionist Application
Out-Of-Character Information What is your Minecraft username?: GayCereal_ Do you have Discord (If so, what is your discord username?): GayTime#4992 How old are you? (Optional): N/A What is your time zone?: AEST - Queensland Australia Describe your activity on the server: Very active, I...
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Denied - GayCereal_ | Chef Application
Out-Of-Character Information What is your Minecraft username?: GayCereal_ Do you have Discord (If so, what is your discord username?): Yes. GayTime#4992 How old are you? (Optional): N/A What is your time zone?: AUD Describe your activity on the server: On a scale of 1 - 10, my activity in my...
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What position are you applying for (Maiden or Priest)?
Priest
What is your motivation for applying?
The motivation I have for applying for this is mainly focused around the idea of being able to experience each faction in the server. I’ve experienced the school faction twice and have enjoyed both times, yet being a part of the shrine faction has always been a goal of mine. Time and time again, I’ve witnessed the shrine staff do their thing at the shrine, and I’ve seen how fun it can be. At the moment, I’ve got no specific roles that are a part of any factions. This increases my motivation due to the fact my boredom increases every day. I continuously pay visits to the shrine and I personally find each visit enjoyable, with the staff and the activities that pop up there. I’ve also seen how pleasant the shrine staff are and I’d like the chance to be able to join their faction. Although not knowing much about culture itself, I find it quite interesting and hope to be able to learn more about it.
What do you currently know about Shintoism? Are you willing to learn more about it?
Shintoism is a traditional Japanese religion and belief that circles around the focus of ritual practices to connect with the Kami or other spirits. In a Monastery there are gateways called Torii gates. These gates are one of the most recognizable symbols of Japan alongside the traditional cherry blossom tree. The Torii gate is otherwise known as a sacred way into Shintoism. The practice of Shintoism in Japan has been around for over 2,000 years, with roots that race it back to prehistoric times. Shintoism has many of its own cultures, these cultures include its own priests, shrines, gods and rituals.
Shintoism is a way of life, filled with practices, cultures and more. It consists of sacred rituals and practices. Some of the activities that are conducted there are tarot card readings, tearooms, weddings, funerals, cleansings and more. Tarot card readings are not traditionally a part of the Shinto practice, although in more modern shrines it can be practiced in. During a tarot card reading, it holds no special value to the Kami, more less it provides clarity to the guest on the other side of the table. It also offers advice. The practice of the tearooms is done in a way to symbolize harmony, peace and a sense of calmness. It aligns with the Shinto belief in purity and connection to nature. The tea rooms are another way of showing respect to the guests of the shrine. When the tearooms are provided in a shrine, it is made in a way to present a pleasant space, allowing the guest to feel welcome with the atmosphere. In a traditional Shinto wedding, the couple that is to be wed partakes in a ceremony led by the Shinto priest at the shrine. Most commonly, the ritual consists of purification, prayers to the kami, an exchange of sake and the exchange of wedding vows to one another. Close family members are deeply encouraged to attend the ceremony, alongside very close friends. The ritual in the marriage is to intend that it is blessed by the Kami, allowing them to have guidance and protections. Performed only by the maidens, the Kagura dance is a sacred performance that is done to honor and entertain the Kami during festivals and even rituals. This dance involves slow, graceful movements which are often joined by traditional music and chants. This dance is usually intended to invite blessings, to celebrate in events and make the connection and relationship between living and spiritual realms stronger.
Overall, I find it incredibly interesting. It is a topic that I would love to peruse. I would be very happy to continue learning more and refining certain parts in my understanding about it.
IC INFORMATION
Character Full Name:
Ying Sutekina
Character Title:
Miss
Character Age:
22
Character Marital Status:
Single
Character Nationality:
Japanese
Degree/Certifications (If applicable):
Masters - Psychology
Bachelors - Culinary Arts
Backstory
Originating in the town of Kyoto, Japan, Ying Sutekina, lived alongside her sister, Jing Sutekina and her mother, Lorelle Sutekina. Ying’s life had quite the rocky start, as both her and her sister lacked a father for the first part of their lives. her mother, Lorelle felt no affection toward either Ying or Jing, which certainly didn’t assist in smoothing out their future relations. Growing up in Japan, Ying always envied the majority of the adults in that town she called home, constantly sneaking over to simply watch whatever they were busy with. Nothing truly stuck out to her until she found an interest in Culinary Arts.
At the age of eighteen, both Ying and her sister Jing moved to Karakura, Japan. In reality, the two of them only did it to spite their mother and to get away from her and possibly seek higher education in a completely different country. So, by attending the local school in Karakura for several months and slowly growing their social lives, their names stuck out to a certain adult in the town, Mo Fing. Back then, Mo was a professor at the school, and before even clarifying any relations between himself and the sisters, Mo had taken Ying and Jing in as if they were family. Ying had been shown the many wonders of the town by friends and family. She’d even been shown the Shinsei Seinaru Monastery. Although Ying hadn’t shown much interest in the Monastery at first, that would come later in life. Still in her teens, she was a tad ambitious to get a career in a profession involving Culinary. Even managing to get a Bachelor's degree in it, alongside her majoring in Psychology. After the long, painful experience in college, the burnout toward Culinary Arts flooded Ying’s head. Now, graduated and jobless, Ying was stuck in her own hole she’d dug herself into.
The clock ticked by, day after day, Ying waited for something interesting to happen in the town. With not much luck, she decided to pay a visit to the Shinsei Seinaru Monastery, otherwise known as the shrine. Ying’s knowledge on the shrine was very limited, she’d only been up there once, maybe twice. But after seeing the newly rebuilt shrine, even attending some of the events it grew on her so very slightly. Ying continued to visit the shrine, alongside her father and friends, even enjoying a tarot card reading or two and a cup of warm green tea. The idea of a job kept nagging her throughout the weeks, she was doing fine money wise, but the idea of working with such people intrigued her. So, Ying continued on to start a bit of her own research, even picking at some of the shrine staff’s brains just for some information or on topics that confused her. Weeks passed, the topic of becoming a priestess at the shrine remained glued to her to-do list. Once confident in her own capabilities of potentially becoming a priest at the Monastery, she submitted her application.
CHARACTER KNOWLEDGE / SITUATIONS
How does your character act around shrine grounds? How do they interact with guests and other staff?
When on shrine grounds, Ying would keep a careful watch of her surroundings, continuing to clean the Monastery via sweeping pathways, cleaning the tearooms by wiping down the countertops, sweeping away any dust inside and wiping down the windows and window sills. This would be done by using the necessary tools of a sponge, a spray bottle and a bucket of blessed water. She would then proceed to lay a towel out onto the surface, most likely a table so that she could dry it and prepare it for the use of the next guests. Before leaving, she’d brush off the cushions and puff them out ready for comfortable use.
When the time came to interact with guests, Ying would greet them at the Torii Gates with a deep bow. When greeting them, Ying would welcome them by informing them that they just need to let her know if they are in need of assistance or have any questions. In the circumstance that they request tea, Ying would lead them toward the tearooms. She’d guide them to the proper seating area. Before going to begin the tea, Ying would also ask if they would like some food to accompany the tea. Once given either a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’, Ying would go to the kettle, begin to boil it. Whilst waiting for it to boil, she would take out the correct amount of cups for each individual drinking the tea. Once the kettle had finished boiling, Ying would carefully prepare the tea, staying mindful of the scalding hot liquid going into the cups. She would then bring it to the guests, providing food if requested. Once done, Ying would clarify that there was nothing else that the guests wanted for the time being. On the occasion in which Ying was requested to do a tarot card reading with a guest, she would take the guest up to the hut and begin to interrogate them for what reading they seek. After flipping over each card in the reading, Ying would give a clear and detailed explanation on the characteristics of the card and what it meant. After finishing the reading, she would give the guest a large summary of the reading. Of course, Ying would continue to also converse with the guests, answering any questions and let them pick her brain for any specific topics.
When interacting with the other shrine staff, Ying would keep a respectful demeanor. She’d greet them with a deep bow and an up-beat ‘Hello’. Ying would also go to the shrine staff for assistance in anything he would be unsure about, as well as doing the same in contrast for if any of the staff were in need of assistance. Ying would continue to treat the staff of the shrine with respect and like family, or friends. She’d maintain a comfortable relationship with each of them and take the time to get to know each and every one of them.
You see a guest jumping around the roofs of the building and overall disrespecting shrine grounds, how would your character handle it?
In the event of a guest doing this, Ying would calmly approach the visitor and politely request that they get down from the roofs and/or trees. Ying would make it clear to the guest that by doing these actions it was disrespectful to the shrine grounds. If the guest were to refuse or temporarily stop before continuing, Ying would give another reminder, but this time adding a firm warning to the guest. If this behavior simply would not stop, Ying would request for the guest to leave the shrine grounds due to the blatant disrespect that they have bestowed upon the grounds. If the guest were to question her decision of removal, Ying would make it clear how climbing on the Torii Gates, the roofs and in the trees was not allowed and very disrespectful to the shrine. After the guest would leave, Ying would inform and update any other staff that were around and didn’t get a whiff of the situation.
Why does your character want to become a shrine maiden/priest?
The reasons on why Ying wishes to become a priestess at the Monastery include, her finding a sense of peace at the shrine, knowing how welcoming and respectful the staff there are, she wishes to join a work environment that includes those factors. Ying also adores the traditions that go on at the shrine, she finds them all so very fascinating. Although not knowing much about the cultures and the history of the shrine herself, that is another reason why she wishes to become a priestess. Ying wishes to learn everything she can retain in her memory about the shrine, the cultures, the history, the backstories behind everything and each and every purpose for any tasks, activities or events.
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