Handmaiden to the Argent Mirror


Handmaids will be chosen from the player population, while the others will be NPC in nature. They will hold their office for the term of one year.

Please read the Fostered Handmaiden section, this is new.

As Illistim's Argent Mirror is representative of the best of her people, so too should be those she surrounds herself with. Though her handmaidens should stand out as exemplars of Illistimi womanhood, displaying at all times gentility, poise and good manners, there are in addition some further requirements.

Application Requirements

They must be of Illistimi parentage on both sides.

They must be be unmarried.

They must be able to play an instrument.

They must be well versed in history, both foreign and domestic.

They must be accomplished in either painting, drawing or poetry.

They must be familiar with protocol and etiquette and comfortable in formal settings.

Their background must be free of scandal, crime and poor moral or ethical choices.

Those who meet the previously stated requirements are invited to complete the application below, appending the requested materials comprising their portfolios of works. Following review of the application and portfolio, candidates will be contacted to interview in a private setting with Illistim's Argent Mirror for final selection.

If someone was a handmaiden previously, they may apply again this time.

1) Please list your name, including both your first name and last name.

2) Have you received any honorifics from an elven house, such as jewels or titles? If so, please explain the circumstances surrounding their receipt.

3) What instrument do you play and how would you assess your general aptitude with music?

4) What historical event do you view as the most important in elven history? Please explain your choice in no more than 200 words.

5) What do you view as the most pressing issue facing House Illistim or Ta'Illistim today? Please explain your choice in no more than 200 words.

6) Include either two paintings, two drawings or one piece of poetry. The subjects of your portfolio materials should reflect your own interests and personality.

Removal

1) Handmaidens can be removed from their position for many reasons, but not exclusive to the following: lewd behavior, foul language, disrespectful behavior etc.

2)The Ta'Illistim GameMaster has the right to terminate any handmaiden position without notice at any time during their term. Some reasons for terminations, but not exclusive to, could be breaking policy and OOC behavior.


FOSTERED HANDMAIDEN

In an effort to improve relations between the elven houses, the Argent Mirror will also consider fostering one elven maid from another house. Lady Gelynne will then be fostered in the court of the house this handmaid is chosen from.

Elven maids who wish to apply for this foster position should complete the same application as the Illistimi maids except for question 5. Their question will be:

5) What do you view as the most pressing issue facing the elven houses today? Please explain your choice in no more than 200 words.

Note

In the application above, it asks for either two paintings, two drawings or one piece of poetry. The paintings and drawings should be designed as if they were items being released in the game with a 15/15/15 base description and a SHOW description. The poem does not require special formatting, but should be substantial enough to compare with having written two detailed items.

Please send your application in an email to GS4-VALYRKA@play.net with the subject header of "Handmaiden Application." The answers to questions 2, 3, 4 and 5, as well as portfolio materials, will be evaluated by a panel of GMs.

All emails must be received by February 12, 2021.


~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves

Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.

I meant to send out a reminder, so I will take applications until Friday February 19.


~ Valyrka ~
Ta'Illistim
Elves
Dark Elves

Avawren ~ I have Survival and a knife. I can work it out.