gargleblasted ⇀ application
OOC:
Name: Brenda
Are you over 16?: Yup
Personal LJ: bondofflame
Email: brendabirdo432[at]hotmail[dot]com
Timezone: CST
Other contact: [aim: brendab432]
Characters already in the game: N/A.
How did you find us?: I heard about GB a while ago from a friend, though it wasn’t until now that I finally decided to give it a shot.
IC:
Character name: The Kingdom of Norway
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Timeline: 1945 + discedo
Age: 1200+ though he physically looks in the early 20s
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths:
It isn't every day when someone casually refers to themselves as a country, but it's an occasion that some are well-versed in when they're the culprit. While nations as a whole can't be considered completely immortal, their longevity is quite impressive compared to most. This is because they rely on their land and the citizens residing within them to exist, and so as long as that’s apparent they can remain as is. This also means they possess a hardiness to them that makes them difficult to kill, but that logic is understandably absent if their entire planet ceases to exist.
But besides that one improbable detail, there's more to the Nordic than being the personification of an entire country. Centuries of mythical habits can justify his ability to interact with supernatural beings, from faeries to ghosts to whatever else one can possibly imagine, and summoning them either as company or for offense. It’s been alluded to that Norway is capable of more, and the fact that England-the only other supported by canon that's capable of the same-can also harness other magical abilities may be evidence enough.
How would they use their abilities?:
Tolerance is a familiar theme, and while Norway has no reservations about being physical when necessary, he's not the type to attack out of the blue. So it's unlikely he'll casually harness any 'powers' aside from providing himself some company. Any other instance would include providing protection or creating some sort of defense.
Appearance:
Stereotypes seem to be the bane of existence for some, but for most it's a bookmark for what to consider for someone's origin, and these opinions are no more obvious than for nations. Traits clear from the start, it isn't hard to make the assumption that Norway was of Scandinavian 'descent'; or in this case, Earth in general.
The first thing most would spot is the head of platinum blond hair, short and somewhat wavy with long bangs favoring one side of his face. What immediately follows are the pale complexion and young face, and dull blue eyes that some might find unnerving if they stare long enough. Despite the fact that it's hard to mistake him for anything other than a guy once he speaks, he could almost be thought of as 'pretty' for some. after all, not everyone can say their maker got an award for their impressive fjords That is, when he's not preoccupied with looking perpetually bored with the universe. There's hardly a time where Norway’s expression shifts past a stoic exterior, and even then you're more likely to be rewarded with vague annoyance than something remotely friendly.
Norway stands at a solid 5'8, which isn't very impressive compared to the average height of his own citizens, but if this bothers him then he doesn't show it. Posture straight and certain, he'd almost look normal if it weren't for the floating strand of hair bobbing beside his head or the cross-shaped barrette pinned near his temple
Background
The first rule one should follow in life is to never leave history sections of RP applications for the very end. Doing so results in a completely botched job that involves an unnecessary amount of time spent staring blankly at an empty screen.
Also, do you care about reading individual dates? No? Well then.
Anyway, the history of a nation holds more weight given the definition of national identity and the entanglement of those around them, and while the path itself is linear and each event is the direct predecessor of the next, there are a few major events that help clearly define what they stand for.
As far as the requirements go for nations, the 'existence' of Norway truly came about around the height of the Viking Age, where the group of territories was inevitably drawn together into a single 'entity'; or at least as close to the definition as possible at that time. Raiding and terrorizing was what gave the Vikings their domineering reputation, but while Norway had indulged in his own fun whenever he wasn't fending off Denmark from making claims of his land, there were other affairs that occupied the nation's time. This was namely exploration and expansion, and at the peak of his physical growth he'd managed to garner several territories including, but not limited to: the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and his brother Iceland. The last one is especially important, because the fact that the latter didn't posses any indigenous people of his own meant that their relationship was truly 'biological'.
Following the Viking Age and the series of civil wars that eventually led Norway finally becoming a perpetually cohesive unit, there was a period of sharp economical and social growth before it inevitably declined and crashed. Norway would never really recover what was stripped from him as soon as the Black Plague surfaced; or at least not for several centuries thereafter. While the epidemic had been a harsh blow for most countries, the Nordic lost over half of his population while his nobility class had all but disintegrated. This left Norway in a weakened state, and through a series of events was eventually pulled into a union with Denmark and Sweden via the Kalmar Union.
However, disputes were common and tension was high between the other two, and it was during the early 16th century that Sweden finally broke away from the union. Relations between Norway and Denmark were shaky at first, where Norway was considered to be nothing more than Danish-territory, but eventually leveled out to where the two were actually a formidable pair. What followed in the centuries to come were several wars between Sweden, exchanges of territory and a few periods of relative peace. It would take over four hundred years before Denmark-Norway was forcibly split, having chosen to ally with France during the Napoleanic Wars. The latter’s loss meant that Norway would be ceded to Sweden via the Treaty of Kiel, while Denmark kept the colonies raised between them.
Now. To say that Norway became rebellious was an understatement, because instead of willingly complying with this exchange of hands he claimed independence when the opportunity arose. His citizens rallied, a constitution was formed, and they’d even elected a Danish prince to become their next king. But while a lack of support of other nations prevented Norway from achieving his ultimate goal, thus settling with this new union in the end, he’d managed to get Sweden to at least acknowledge his constitution and laws formed. That was the start of Norway rapidly developing himself, going through a period of romantic and cultural appreciation and growing enough to formally and peacefully end the union with Sweden at the turn of the 20th century.
Remaining neutral seemed to be a theme for the Nordic when dealing with wars, as he did just that for the duration of World War I. Yet his attempt to follow suit with World War II was tragically cut. Despite the warning signs revealed before the act Norway soon faced German invasion, and while his King and his family managed to flee to London the country fell under only after two months of resistance. From 1940 to 1945 Norway faced occupation, but instead of completely complying the Nordic and his citizens continued their resistance in numerous ways. This ranged from simple indifference of the German soldiers, to the formation of an underground army with England’s assistance. However, Norway was forced to rebuild when this was discovered, but luckily the tides would turn before it be truly necessary to use it.
It in May 8th, 1945 where Norway's Liberation Day would come, but Norway himself wouldn’t have the chance to experience this before he was sent to the city of discedo.
---
While the time spent in Discedo isn't as long in comparison to what occurred in Norway’s history, they are as important in the development of how the Nordic views himself as his own entity.
One major point of the dystopian setting is the fact that the connection with his lands and people were severed upon arriving, leaving him essentially human for lack of better word. For someone who isn't as accustomed to thinking 'individually', of his own actions significantly affecting someone else as opposed to his 'entirety', the change is drastic. There’s also the noticeable amount of free time in his life now that foreign relations have been reduced to exchanging drunken words at a rundown bar or apartment loft. He’d managed to become one of the main keepers of the local barn, caring for a majority of the livestock and making attempts at breeding whenever possible.
Probably one of the most significant points to occur during his stay in Discedo includes his ever-changing relationship with Denmark, with the other nation forcing him to confront his emotions after centuries of avoidance. Having treated their union as a 'marriage' once upon a time, they ultimately decided to pursue it as something more personal as opposed to what was considered traditional for nations. Other relationships include the ones he holds with the other Nordics, having to endure Iceland’s reappearance and constant loss of memory of his previous stay, and the 'citizens' he gained based on convincing them himself. Another ordeal he was forced to face is the fact that he’s been there twice before, each from different times and remembering neither of them.
During the year of his stay in Discedo, several other events have occurred, and their degree of effect tends to shift depending on how involved Norway is. There was one point where the city was invaded by outsiders and several people were killed in the exchange, while in another those who murdered another human since arriving were sent to an unsettling space shrouded in darkness and filled ankle deep with blood. While Norway himself wasn't significantly affected on his own, he'd had several acquaintances experience the grim aftermath of these events. This meant gaining some sort of awareness that it's actually necessary to be empathetic (or at least sympathetic) sometimes.
Compared to some Norway's participation in these personal events is sparse, though one event included appearing in an alternate version of Discedo and in order to escape the degrading city characters had to die. The last significant event included a bomb being dropped near the city, and the characters being warned in advance in order to evacuate the location until the disruption settles. From the point he’ll be taken from he would’ve returned to Discedo, though it'll be right before a significant event including a bunch of monsters ripping off and wearing the skin of their victims. Yes.
Personality:
First impressions are a hit-or-miss kind of affair depending on the situation and who happens to stumble across whom at that particular moment. In most instances Norway can be described simply and curtly, often muttered about from the corner of a room whenever the Nordic isn't within earshot. And while it's hard to deny that he can prove to be both perplexing and outwardly cold at times, it's even harder to claim that the Nordic is incapable of offering more. Or at least, that's what some hope for it to be.
At first Norway comes across as a quiet individual who appears to be as enigmatic and untouchable as the untamed forests of his namesake. But 'quiet' isn't the ideal word to use, because he's anything but whenever it truly matters. So it's more fitting to think of him as an opportunist who reserves his own opinions until after deducing if speaking will be worth his time. But whether this is a rare event or commonplace is determined by whoever bothers to try in the first place.
Norway isn't the type to go into long-winded explanations in order to justify his own ideals. What takes most a hefty monologue the Nordic can achieve in a single quip, quickly and bluntly dropping his opinions without giving time to hesitate. The point usually isn't to aggravate others, but instead this rigidity is an unfortunate bi-product of his own confidence and nonexistent anxiousness to attempt to support his words. One is most likely going to get criticized for their own endeavors, regardless if they even asked for it in the first place. But ignorance isn't the culprit, because Norway himself is fully aware of his own lack of social finesse, and will outwardly admit this whenever convenient. In this day and age solitude is a precious commodity, but centuries of existing have taught him better than to remain completely isolated, even when it's preferred many a time.
Surprisingly, for as painfully introverted as he can be, the Nordic tends to remain lax about most affairs that occur around him. This includes possessing an open-minded attitude for what's actually possible in life, accepting that almost every situation is only improbable at most. A prime example of this is his ability to see and interact with supernatural creatures, retaining that whimsical view when most would've long forgotten how to even start. Yet it's so tightly entwined with his existence that it remains second nature even after several centuries.
It's hard to make the claim that Norway doesn't care for his family, though catching him revealing any conventional acts of affection is as likely as Denmark swearing off alcohol. A majority of the time he's awkward at best and infuriating at most, worming his way under anyone's skin in a second's notice, or at least trying. His fondness for teasing is most obvious when he's around anyone familiar and familial, but that doesn't spare strangers who stumble in at the wrong moment. There may be instances where everything superficial is stripped away and Norway reveals a kinder, more subdued side, but they're moments far and few in the grand scheme of things. Probable yes, but improbability is what fuel everything.
In the end it actually isn't so easy to describe the Nordic nation, but that doesn't seem to stop some from trying.
Why should that character be in this game: For OCs only.
Why do you want to continue their history here:
In a setting like Gargleblasted (regarding both the nature of the game and the steady pace the playerbase implements) communication is key when it comes to striding forward in both personal and overarching plots. So with a character like Norway, who naturally isolates himself from others, it can be tricky giving him reasons to interact.
However, having spent over a year in discedo, he's already been exposed to the idea of relying on and working with whoever is willing to help. And because of that bout of character development I found it easier near the end to make him an instigator of casual conversations at times. So not only does this give me more opportunities to get him involved, but he also won’t be so inclined to dismiss his company and instead gain some formidable CR during his stay.
For applicants considering an alternate version of a character already in game, please use this as your chance to explain the key differences between your character and the one already in play:
Have you read up on how the game works?:
Of course! The plug-in for the communicators is the Flaming Ferret and Norway can make a living with sex, drugs and rock n’ roll good old-fashioned hard work, taking up missions and mooching off anyone with the name that starts with 'D' and ends with 'enmark'.
1st person sample:
ooc: This sample was taken from here.
[An all-too-familiar BZZT begins the feed before it opens to Norway with the barn's ceiling above him. He looks momentarily annoyed, but that's eventually forgotten as he angles the communicator so that it's showing off some of the livestock behind him.]
Right. A message.
Chocobos. They ain't as useful as boats or those transportin' machines, but they won't shut off randomly either. So if ya don't mind raisin' one yerself we can work on givin' ya an egg. We've only got one breedin' pair, but if any other owners are willin' we can work on pairin' them off too.
But for now one pair means one workin' egg every few months, though I figure most of ya've got plenty of time worth sparing anyway.
Japan. Ya haven't eaten yers have ya?
3rd person sample:
Norway had never been fond of landscaping.
In times where food was scarce, agriculture had been a rightful necessity. Otherwise, he always believed that nature should be left to its own affairs. Yet he found himself economically torn, and in the end he reserved his own opinions for the sake of earning the income necessary to revive his planet.
The Nordic absentmindedly wiped his forehead, setting down a pair of clippers he'd been using to trim a nearby bush. Space-or more specifically the spaceship itself-was more floral than he'd initially predicted, but that in itself was hardly worthy of any complaint. Yet he'd been working all day and it was smart to break away before his opinion began to take another direction elsewhere.
He took a seat at a set of stairs, bringing his paper sack closer so he could see just what Denmark prepared for him. It was easy to demand this to the Dane, who clearly possessed more submissive traits than him, and that it was best for the latter to experience his true role under this new personal union.
Yet before he could take a single bite Norway felt something wet seeping into his hair.
At first he'd assumed it to be rain, all until he remembered that rain usually didn’t seep from metal roofs and that only one side of his head was now dripping. Dull eyes eventually glanced to his right, where he was rewarded with a face full of the culprit's snout.
At some point he'd eventually recognize it as a manatee, an animal he'd been exposed to centuries ago when tales of mermaids and sea monsters were as abundant as the ocean itself, but there were two things that made it unlike anything he'd seen before. One: it was floating in mid air without anything to support it. Two: its entire body seemed to be made of glass or something similar, making it completely transparent. How it managed to go by unnoticed until now was a mystery, but it seemed unfazed by the Nordic’s stare as it continued to graze at his hair. It took three seconds for Norway to take initiative, firmly pressing a hand against the creature's snout before attempting to push it away.
"Oi." Standing up, he moved to take his seat elsewhere, though the manatee was hardly affected by the change. It followed quietly, lazily floating across the air before taking its place right next to him once more. Ignoring it at first, Norway only managed to get two bites into his open-faced sandwich before it began salivating on his hair a second time. Turning to face the animal once again, the Nordic’s tone was noticeably firm when he spoke.
"Look you," He began, knowing full well that it couldn't understand, but that never stopped him from trying with Denmark. "I've got enough annoyin' things to take care of, so I don't need ya pilin' yerself on my responsibilities-"
As Norway said this he began pushing it away.
"So if yer pinin' for someone to bother I've got plenty-"
Yet he stopped as soon as he saw a glint of gold from the manatee's mouth before sopping wet bangs slapped over his face. Dull eyes watched as the cross previously pinned to his hair was swallowed, the manatee looking indifferent while the hairclip made its slow descent down what was presumably its esophagus.
"..."
His initial reflex was to reach out to try and grab it, but his fingers brushed against the smooth surface of the manatee's 'skin' instead. Keeping his hand where it was for those few silent seconds, the Nordic slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Three hours later Norway would appear at the door of the space he shared with his partner and brother, the glass manatee floating behind him while grazing at the Nordic's shirt.
Questions?:
I have one, though it's more of a distant possibility than a main priority. Back when I was still considering joining Gargleblasted I almost decided to pull Norway from a direct point in his timeline as opposed to taking him from a previous RP. I did see a question in the FAQ pertaining to this, but since Hetalia is kind of a gray space for a lot of things I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Since I'll be pulling Norway from discedo, will he be ineligible for canon updating from his direct timeline back on Earth?
Also, while I read that the possibilities of what a character can bring are endless, is there a limit to how many 'live' things (ie. animals) they're allowed to have with them from the start?
Did you put your characters name and fandom in the subject: Of course!
Name: Brenda
Are you over 16?: Yup
Personal LJ: bondofflame
Email: brendabirdo432[at]hotmail[dot]com
Timezone: CST
Other contact: [aim: brendab432]
Characters already in the game: N/A.
How did you find us?: I heard about GB a while ago from a friend, though it wasn’t until now that I finally decided to give it a shot.
IC:
Character name: The Kingdom of Norway
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Timeline: 1945 + discedo
Age: 1200+ though he physically looks in the early 20s
~*Magical*~ abilities and strengths:
It isn't every day when someone casually refers to themselves as a country, but it's an occasion that some are well-versed in when they're the culprit. While nations as a whole can't be considered completely immortal, their longevity is quite impressive compared to most. This is because they rely on their land and the citizens residing within them to exist, and so as long as that’s apparent they can remain as is. This also means they possess a hardiness to them that makes them difficult to kill, but that logic is understandably absent if their entire planet ceases to exist.
But besides that one improbable detail, there's more to the Nordic than being the personification of an entire country. Centuries of mythical habits can justify his ability to interact with supernatural beings, from faeries to ghosts to whatever else one can possibly imagine, and summoning them either as company or for offense. It’s been alluded to that Norway is capable of more, and the fact that England-the only other supported by canon that's capable of the same-can also harness other magical abilities may be evidence enough.
How would they use their abilities?:
Tolerance is a familiar theme, and while Norway has no reservations about being physical when necessary, he's not the type to attack out of the blue. So it's unlikely he'll casually harness any 'powers' aside from providing himself some company. Any other instance would include providing protection or creating some sort of defense.
Appearance:
Stereotypes seem to be the bane of existence for some, but for most it's a bookmark for what to consider for someone's origin, and these opinions are no more obvious than for nations. Traits clear from the start, it isn't hard to make the assumption that Norway was of Scandinavian 'descent'; or in this case, Earth in general.
The first thing most would spot is the head of platinum blond hair, short and somewhat wavy with long bangs favoring one side of his face. What immediately follows are the pale complexion and young face, and dull blue eyes that some might find unnerving if they stare long enough. Despite the fact that it's hard to mistake him for anything other than a guy once he speaks, he could almost be thought of as 'pretty' for some. after all, not everyone can say their maker got an award for their impressive fjords That is, when he's not preoccupied with looking perpetually bored with the universe. There's hardly a time where Norway’s expression shifts past a stoic exterior, and even then you're more likely to be rewarded with vague annoyance than something remotely friendly.
Norway stands at a solid 5'8, which isn't very impressive compared to the average height of his own citizens, but if this bothers him then he doesn't show it. Posture straight and certain, he'd almost look normal if it weren't for the floating strand of hair bobbing beside his head or the cross-shaped barrette pinned near his temple
Background
The first rule one should follow in life is to never leave history sections of RP applications for the very end. Doing so results in a completely botched job that involves an unnecessary amount of time spent staring blankly at an empty screen.
Also, do you care about reading individual dates? No? Well then.
Anyway, the history of a nation holds more weight given the definition of national identity and the entanglement of those around them, and while the path itself is linear and each event is the direct predecessor of the next, there are a few major events that help clearly define what they stand for.
As far as the requirements go for nations, the 'existence' of Norway truly came about around the height of the Viking Age, where the group of territories was inevitably drawn together into a single 'entity'; or at least as close to the definition as possible at that time. Raiding and terrorizing was what gave the Vikings their domineering reputation, but while Norway had indulged in his own fun whenever he wasn't fending off Denmark from making claims of his land, there were other affairs that occupied the nation's time. This was namely exploration and expansion, and at the peak of his physical growth he'd managed to garner several territories including, but not limited to: the Faeroe Islands, Greenland and his brother Iceland. The last one is especially important, because the fact that the latter didn't posses any indigenous people of his own meant that their relationship was truly 'biological'.
Following the Viking Age and the series of civil wars that eventually led Norway finally becoming a perpetually cohesive unit, there was a period of sharp economical and social growth before it inevitably declined and crashed. Norway would never really recover what was stripped from him as soon as the Black Plague surfaced; or at least not for several centuries thereafter. While the epidemic had been a harsh blow for most countries, the Nordic lost over half of his population while his nobility class had all but disintegrated. This left Norway in a weakened state, and through a series of events was eventually pulled into a union with Denmark and Sweden via the Kalmar Union.
However, disputes were common and tension was high between the other two, and it was during the early 16th century that Sweden finally broke away from the union. Relations between Norway and Denmark were shaky at first, where Norway was considered to be nothing more than Danish-territory, but eventually leveled out to where the two were actually a formidable pair. What followed in the centuries to come were several wars between Sweden, exchanges of territory and a few periods of relative peace. It would take over four hundred years before Denmark-Norway was forcibly split, having chosen to ally with France during the Napoleanic Wars. The latter’s loss meant that Norway would be ceded to Sweden via the Treaty of Kiel, while Denmark kept the colonies raised between them.
Now. To say that Norway became rebellious was an understatement, because instead of willingly complying with this exchange of hands he claimed independence when the opportunity arose. His citizens rallied, a constitution was formed, and they’d even elected a Danish prince to become their next king. But while a lack of support of other nations prevented Norway from achieving his ultimate goal, thus settling with this new union in the end, he’d managed to get Sweden to at least acknowledge his constitution and laws formed. That was the start of Norway rapidly developing himself, going through a period of romantic and cultural appreciation and growing enough to formally and peacefully end the union with Sweden at the turn of the 20th century.
Remaining neutral seemed to be a theme for the Nordic when dealing with wars, as he did just that for the duration of World War I. Yet his attempt to follow suit with World War II was tragically cut. Despite the warning signs revealed before the act Norway soon faced German invasion, and while his King and his family managed to flee to London the country fell under only after two months of resistance. From 1940 to 1945 Norway faced occupation, but instead of completely complying the Nordic and his citizens continued their resistance in numerous ways. This ranged from simple indifference of the German soldiers, to the formation of an underground army with England’s assistance. However, Norway was forced to rebuild when this was discovered, but luckily the tides would turn before it be truly necessary to use it.
It in May 8th, 1945 where Norway's Liberation Day would come, but Norway himself wouldn’t have the chance to experience this before he was sent to the city of discedo.
---
While the time spent in Discedo isn't as long in comparison to what occurred in Norway’s history, they are as important in the development of how the Nordic views himself as his own entity.
One major point of the dystopian setting is the fact that the connection with his lands and people were severed upon arriving, leaving him essentially human for lack of better word. For someone who isn't as accustomed to thinking 'individually', of his own actions significantly affecting someone else as opposed to his 'entirety', the change is drastic. There’s also the noticeable amount of free time in his life now that foreign relations have been reduced to exchanging drunken words at a rundown bar or apartment loft. He’d managed to become one of the main keepers of the local barn, caring for a majority of the livestock and making attempts at breeding whenever possible.
Probably one of the most significant points to occur during his stay in Discedo includes his ever-changing relationship with Denmark, with the other nation forcing him to confront his emotions after centuries of avoidance. Having treated their union as a 'marriage' once upon a time, they ultimately decided to pursue it as something more personal as opposed to what was considered traditional for nations. Other relationships include the ones he holds with the other Nordics, having to endure Iceland’s reappearance and constant loss of memory of his previous stay, and the 'citizens' he gained based on convincing them himself. Another ordeal he was forced to face is the fact that he’s been there twice before, each from different times and remembering neither of them.
During the year of his stay in Discedo, several other events have occurred, and their degree of effect tends to shift depending on how involved Norway is. There was one point where the city was invaded by outsiders and several people were killed in the exchange, while in another those who murdered another human since arriving were sent to an unsettling space shrouded in darkness and filled ankle deep with blood. While Norway himself wasn't significantly affected on his own, he'd had several acquaintances experience the grim aftermath of these events. This meant gaining some sort of awareness that it's actually necessary to be empathetic (or at least sympathetic) sometimes.
Compared to some Norway's participation in these personal events is sparse, though one event included appearing in an alternate version of Discedo and in order to escape the degrading city characters had to die. The last significant event included a bomb being dropped near the city, and the characters being warned in advance in order to evacuate the location until the disruption settles. From the point he’ll be taken from he would’ve returned to Discedo, though it'll be right before a significant event including a bunch of monsters ripping off and wearing the skin of their victims. Yes.
Personality:
First impressions are a hit-or-miss kind of affair depending on the situation and who happens to stumble across whom at that particular moment. In most instances Norway can be described simply and curtly, often muttered about from the corner of a room whenever the Nordic isn't within earshot. And while it's hard to deny that he can prove to be both perplexing and outwardly cold at times, it's even harder to claim that the Nordic is incapable of offering more. Or at least, that's what some hope for it to be.
At first Norway comes across as a quiet individual who appears to be as enigmatic and untouchable as the untamed forests of his namesake. But 'quiet' isn't the ideal word to use, because he's anything but whenever it truly matters. So it's more fitting to think of him as an opportunist who reserves his own opinions until after deducing if speaking will be worth his time. But whether this is a rare event or commonplace is determined by whoever bothers to try in the first place.
Norway isn't the type to go into long-winded explanations in order to justify his own ideals. What takes most a hefty monologue the Nordic can achieve in a single quip, quickly and bluntly dropping his opinions without giving time to hesitate. The point usually isn't to aggravate others, but instead this rigidity is an unfortunate bi-product of his own confidence and nonexistent anxiousness to attempt to support his words. One is most likely going to get criticized for their own endeavors, regardless if they even asked for it in the first place. But ignorance isn't the culprit, because Norway himself is fully aware of his own lack of social finesse, and will outwardly admit this whenever convenient. In this day and age solitude is a precious commodity, but centuries of existing have taught him better than to remain completely isolated, even when it's preferred many a time.
Surprisingly, for as painfully introverted as he can be, the Nordic tends to remain lax about most affairs that occur around him. This includes possessing an open-minded attitude for what's actually possible in life, accepting that almost every situation is only improbable at most. A prime example of this is his ability to see and interact with supernatural creatures, retaining that whimsical view when most would've long forgotten how to even start. Yet it's so tightly entwined with his existence that it remains second nature even after several centuries.
It's hard to make the claim that Norway doesn't care for his family, though catching him revealing any conventional acts of affection is as likely as Denmark swearing off alcohol. A majority of the time he's awkward at best and infuriating at most, worming his way under anyone's skin in a second's notice, or at least trying. His fondness for teasing is most obvious when he's around anyone familiar and familial, but that doesn't spare strangers who stumble in at the wrong moment. There may be instances where everything superficial is stripped away and Norway reveals a kinder, more subdued side, but they're moments far and few in the grand scheme of things. Probable yes, but improbability is what fuel everything.
In the end it actually isn't so easy to describe the Nordic nation, but that doesn't seem to stop some from trying.
Why should that character be in this game: For OCs only.
Why do you want to continue their history here:
In a setting like Gargleblasted (regarding both the nature of the game and the steady pace the playerbase implements) communication is key when it comes to striding forward in both personal and overarching plots. So with a character like Norway, who naturally isolates himself from others, it can be tricky giving him reasons to interact.
However, having spent over a year in discedo, he's already been exposed to the idea of relying on and working with whoever is willing to help. And because of that bout of character development I found it easier near the end to make him an instigator of casual conversations at times. So not only does this give me more opportunities to get him involved, but he also won’t be so inclined to dismiss his company and instead gain some formidable CR during his stay.
For applicants considering an alternate version of a character already in game, please use this as your chance to explain the key differences between your character and the one already in play:
Have you read up on how the game works?:
Of course! The plug-in for the communicators is the Flaming Ferret and Norway can make a living with sex, drugs and rock n’ roll good old-fashioned hard work, taking up missions and mooching off anyone with the name that starts with 'D' and ends with 'enmark'.
1st person sample:
ooc: This sample was taken from here.
[An all-too-familiar BZZT begins the feed before it opens to Norway with the barn's ceiling above him. He looks momentarily annoyed, but that's eventually forgotten as he angles the communicator so that it's showing off some of the livestock behind him.]
Right. A message.
Chocobos. They ain't as useful as boats or those transportin' machines, but they won't shut off randomly either. So if ya don't mind raisin' one yerself we can work on givin' ya an egg. We've only got one breedin' pair, but if any other owners are willin' we can work on pairin' them off too.
But for now one pair means one workin' egg every few months, though I figure most of ya've got plenty of time worth sparing anyway.
Japan. Ya haven't eaten yers have ya?
3rd person sample:
Norway had never been fond of landscaping.
In times where food was scarce, agriculture had been a rightful necessity. Otherwise, he always believed that nature should be left to its own affairs. Yet he found himself economically torn, and in the end he reserved his own opinions for the sake of earning the income necessary to revive his planet.
The Nordic absentmindedly wiped his forehead, setting down a pair of clippers he'd been using to trim a nearby bush. Space-or more specifically the spaceship itself-was more floral than he'd initially predicted, but that in itself was hardly worthy of any complaint. Yet he'd been working all day and it was smart to break away before his opinion began to take another direction elsewhere.
He took a seat at a set of stairs, bringing his paper sack closer so he could see just what Denmark prepared for him. It was easy to demand this to the Dane, who clearly possessed more submissive traits than him, and that it was best for the latter to experience his true role under this new personal union.
Yet before he could take a single bite Norway felt something wet seeping into his hair.
At first he'd assumed it to be rain, all until he remembered that rain usually didn’t seep from metal roofs and that only one side of his head was now dripping. Dull eyes eventually glanced to his right, where he was rewarded with a face full of the culprit's snout.
At some point he'd eventually recognize it as a manatee, an animal he'd been exposed to centuries ago when tales of mermaids and sea monsters were as abundant as the ocean itself, but there were two things that made it unlike anything he'd seen before. One: it was floating in mid air without anything to support it. Two: its entire body seemed to be made of glass or something similar, making it completely transparent. How it managed to go by unnoticed until now was a mystery, but it seemed unfazed by the Nordic’s stare as it continued to graze at his hair. It took three seconds for Norway to take initiative, firmly pressing a hand against the creature's snout before attempting to push it away.
"Oi." Standing up, he moved to take his seat elsewhere, though the manatee was hardly affected by the change. It followed quietly, lazily floating across the air before taking its place right next to him once more. Ignoring it at first, Norway only managed to get two bites into his open-faced sandwich before it began salivating on his hair a second time. Turning to face the animal once again, the Nordic’s tone was noticeably firm when he spoke.
"Look you," He began, knowing full well that it couldn't understand, but that never stopped him from trying with Denmark. "I've got enough annoyin' things to take care of, so I don't need ya pilin' yerself on my responsibilities-"
As Norway said this he began pushing it away.
"So if yer pinin' for someone to bother I've got plenty-"
Yet he stopped as soon as he saw a glint of gold from the manatee's mouth before sopping wet bangs slapped over his face. Dull eyes watched as the cross previously pinned to his hair was swallowed, the manatee looking indifferent while the hairclip made its slow descent down what was presumably its esophagus.
"..."
His initial reflex was to reach out to try and grab it, but his fingers brushed against the smooth surface of the manatee's 'skin' instead. Keeping his hand where it was for those few silent seconds, the Nordic slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.
Three hours later Norway would appear at the door of the space he shared with his partner and brother, the glass manatee floating behind him while grazing at the Nordic's shirt.
Questions?:
I have one, though it's more of a distant possibility than a main priority. Back when I was still considering joining Gargleblasted I almost decided to pull Norway from a direct point in his timeline as opposed to taking him from a previous RP. I did see a question in the FAQ pertaining to this, but since Hetalia is kind of a gray space for a lot of things I figured it wouldn't hurt to ask.
Since I'll be pulling Norway from discedo, will he be ineligible for canon updating from his direct timeline back on Earth?
Also, while I read that the possibilities of what a character can bring are endless, is there a limit to how many 'live' things (ie. animals) they're allowed to have with them from the start?
Did you put your characters name and fandom in the subject: Of course!