Desnind Cast & Crew

Meet The Prophets of Desnind.

Returner

All about me…

Hi there! There isn't much about me. I started on ST as a player couple years ago before my fav city was to be without a mod so I thought that it was the right time to put my big pants on, step up and give the mod thing a shot. It's been worth it. Quite the juggling feat to keep 2 characters and modding stuff on track but it's been a great learning experience. And somehow the journey has landed me in this beautiful place!

I love ST because......

It's a place where I can indefinitely create anything that my brain desires. From bewitching flowers to unhinged characters you definitely do not want to meet on the street. It's fun. It's crazy. It's my cup of tea.

The reason Desnind excites me as a mod is........

The possibilities for creativity. I lived near a forest my whole childhood. Desnind is in a forest and so its close to me in that sense. But there is also this whole spirituality about it which helps me to identify with it all the more. You know, forest can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Depending on how you enter it...or if you even get out.

The way to my heart (as a mod) is...........

Cooperation. The good old magic formula for making stuff happen. And it for player/player or player/mod interaction. If you know how to cooperate, I'm your best bud.

My favorite work of fiction in any media is.....

...a tough one to answer. I don't tend to re-read or re-watch stuff. But I love anything written by Stephen King...aside from Dark Tower series. I still don't quite get it and get myself to read it.

I love to write about.....

The challenging stuff. Anything that puts characters out of their comfort zone, drives them a bit crazy (or maybe they already are!). I like to push the limits not only because it gives space to growth but also because one person once told me that creativity comes with limitation. It's only when we have a few choices that we need to think outside the box.

I'd like to learn more about........

The way a mind works and one of the ways to explore that is not only through reading about it but also writing about it and allowing our own mind to take us on a journey which oftentimes may be quite surprising.

My pet peeves are........

The constant drifting in and out that I tend to go through. It's like I am here at one point, the next I ghost. Yeah, part of the reason why I've adopted this nickname. But it is something I am working on and it has a lot to do with pacing myself and taking on only so much stuff that I can handle and not more. Trust me, I am long past 3 months in 6 months out sort of stage.

My favorite Xanthean word is …..

Aìdá adugbo - whichever of these two means love. Love is important you know and it describes the whole Desnind area and Sev'ryn race itself, I think. Love for the surroundings, for each other, etc. Heck, even gratitude would be my favourite word! But then...we're getting into my obsession with languages and that's an entirely different tale for another time.

About my co mod……

Both of them...are awesome. There is no other word to describe either Peg or Astro. I've known them for different lengths of time but they have both left a lasting mark on me. Dedicated, focused, caring and willing. Everything an awesome human should be (although...I still think Astro is the cutest big eyed pup x)

Peg

All about me….

Well, I’m a Storyteller here in Desnind. When I joined staff, I worked in Rynmere and then I moved off and made Scalvoris my own. Now, I’m here in our lovely City in the Trees and I couldn’t be happier. I love writing stories and seeing players’ stories come to life. There’s just something so rewarding about it! I’m very much a Storyteller at heart - I have utmost respect for the Dev and Advocate team, but stories, and the telling of them, is where my passion lies.

Other than that - you might know me as the IRL mother of our very own Munchkin. He’s my eldest, and my youngest, “Niblet”, is an honorary STer. I teach people stuff, sometimes, as a job, but mostly I just loaf about.

I love ST because......

It’s player-drive, player-centric and has a real “can do!” attitude. I love that about the place. The lore is rich and detailed and the mod team are passionate. I genuinely think that we’re the best RP site bar none. I mean, obviously, this is the place for me and I’m totally biased, but I love our players, our staff and our lore.

The reason Desnind excites me as a mod is........

It’s got so much potential! It’s an onion, is Desnind - there’s lots of layers to it. Sure, on the surface, it’s all bare foot Sev’ryn hippies and dancing round the fire pit. But look at the factions, look at the history, consider Moseke and her outlook on the world.

Add in to that the beautiful visuals, unusual scenery and unique nature and I genuinely think that Desnind has the most potential of any city on ST.

The way to my heart (as a mod) is...........

Play your pc honestly! Goodie, baddie or in between, do what the pc would do. Not because you want them to get the power, or you need this skill or that knowledge. Play them as a person, and I’ll happily throw the best world and events at you that I can. Be enthusiastic about your story, even if your pc is vile, just have the best time. Play nice with others and give back to the site - be that in development pieces or as a guest ST or staff member.

My favorite work of fiction in any media is.....

Ohmygawd, Astro so chose this question. It’s not fair -I voted for “ways I’d like to kill Astro” but he wouldn’t answer it. Sigh. Ok. My favorite work of fiction in any media… Hmmm. The World According to Garp. I love that book. Love. Not like. Love. It’s just.. If you’ve never read it. Read it. If you’ve read it? Read it again. It’s amazing.

I love to write about.....

As a mod? Almost anything. I can be a little dubious on writing magic, but that’s because I really focus on “getting it right” and so I don’t have too many magic threads. As a player - anything. I mean, you know, I love writing. I’ve done a few posts, here and there, and really, I just enjoy writing.

I'd like to learn more about........

Playing the cello. Oh, I’d love to play the cello. Physics. It confounds me - and my pc Faith is married to an astrophysicist. Err. well, honestly, mostly, if there was anything that I really wanted to learn more about - I would.

My pet peeves are........

As a mod - I hate being behind. Feeling overwhelmed.I try really hard not to.I don’t like disorganized and, if I’m [b]entirely[/b] honest, I have a thing about punctuation / apostrophes especially. I know, I know.

My favorite Xanthean word is …..

Tree. (also, totally Astro’s question).

About my co mod……

~~ Returner. You know, there are people on ST who are just the backbone of the place. Consistent, excellent writing, friendly, welcoming personality and a true pleasure to work with, write with or chat with. That's Returner. Dedicated, committed and eager. Woohooo.

~~ Splinter. My mother used to tell me that, every once in a while, you'll meet someone who is just a genuinely lovely person. That's Splinter. We think about things in a very similar way, and I'm really pleased to co-mod here with him.

To our previous mods

It would be wrong to just delete these entries. So. ~~ Astro: Oh.My God. It’s like working with a Labrador puppy who’s had too much sugar. He’s adorable, excitable, needs me to grab him by the collar and yank him back, now and then, and he seems really at home in Desnind. Astro is one of those people who is always, always trying his best. You’ve got to respect that - and usually, the first thing he’s trying his best to do is be kind and nice and everyone’s friend. He’s approachable and, if you need help - just give him a shout and he will always, always do his best. He's missed.

Splinter

All about me.....

Alright, well I can be a rather long winded fellow, so I'll do my best to not bore your ears. I'm a new mod here in Desnind, and I couldn't be more excited. I've gotten my feet wet as a player in Scalvoris and Quacia, but the differences between those places and here, might be a challenge, but it'll be one I embrace fully. I myself love writing, reading, and creating. I've a special place in my heart for all things poetry, so you might see me toss some around while I'm here.

I love ST because.....

Well, what's not to love about a place where one can come, create a unique character with a story arc in mind, and attempt to follow that? I love how different all the characters are, how different the writing styles are, and I also love how the staff interact with the players. It feels like it is a much more personal interaction than something that feels more akin to "staff". If you've ever experienced someone like that, you'll understand.

The reason Desnind excites me as a mod is....

It's different than what I'm used to writing. I get to be that much more creative, and there is so much potential here. So much room for growth.

The way to my heart (as a Mod) is...

Watching you guys have fun, honestly. If you, the players, are enjoying the plots and schemes we have thrown at you, then my heart is filled and happy. Yep, I'm a sap.

My favorite work of fiction in any media is...

Well, talk about the tough questions. Sheesh. How does anyone pick just one favorite?! Alright alright, fine fine I'll pick one since I have to. Anything written by Michael Crichton. I've read ever single one of his books, and it saddens me that there won't be anything new from such a wonderful writer. For those unfamiliar, he wrote the show E.R. (well created it. Last few seasons he had no hands in though), Jurassic Park, Sphere, Andromeda Strain, and many many others.

I love to write about...

Anything really. I find it easier to write the woodland hunter/survivor archetype because I'm familiar with that, but over all everything catches my fancy.

I'd like to learn more about.....

Sharks. I love sharks. Really all aquatic life, but sharks are a passion. Have been since like fourth grade (I've graduated and am married with a kid, so that was a decade or two ago). They are nearly the perfect apex predator of the seas, terrifyingly strong, varied as a species, and completely confounding at times. Like, for instance, did you know we have been incapable of keeping a Great White in captivity? They stop eating, and swimming, and slowly die. Every single time we've tried. WHY?! Like I said, confounding.

My pet peeves are....

Hm. The inability of people to accept others for their differences. We are all human, we make mistakes, and we are just trying to live our lives. Why can't we all just have some fun along the way.

My favorite Xanthean word is....

baƙin'ciki. Means creativity. Something that has driven me over the past year or so. Bought a 'my intent' bracelet that has the word creativity stamped on it to remind me of something to keep my head held high when things get rough, or just something to focus on to bring peace and happiness to myself. I love creating, not matter what it is, so that word fits for me and has been my mantra.

About my co mod...

Peggles, I think I've flattered her enough. She knows I love her writing and her personality in general. It is going to be a fun ride getting to write and develop with her.

Return, I don't know super well. We've spoken a handful of times in Discord and honestly, they seem really nice. And let's face it, I knew exactly what the name meant when I say it. Props for taking it as a persona of sorts.

I look forward to writing and creating with both of them, and to write and work with the wonderful players of Desnind as well!