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Oregon Trail Application
PLAYER
NAME/NICKNAME: Mel
AGE: 22
PERSONAL LJ:![[livejournal.com profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/external/lj-userinfo.gif)
maiiau
TIMEZONE: EST
EMAIL ADDRESS: neptunechan - gmail
IM SCREENNAME AND SERVICE: ninthbluestar @ aim; maiiau @ plurk
CHARACTER
NAME: Lithuania (The Republic of Lithuania; Lietuvos Respublika; Toris Laurinaitis)
AGE: ~2000 (well, depends on where you start counting); appears 19
FANDOM/MEDIUM: Axis Powers Hetalia
CANON PULL-POINT: modern day
ABILITIES: As a nation, Lithuania is nearly immortal; he can only die and stay dead if all his people die. This will not apply in Oregon Trail. Aside from this, nations are a bit stronger/faster/have more endurance/heal faster than a normal human. Lithuania also has a ridiculously high pain tolerance.
CHARACTER BACKGROUND: Hetalia; actual history
CHARACTER PERSONALITY: Lithuania is generally easy to get along with: while somewhat introverted (though he's the most outgoing of his Baltic state "siblings"), he is willing to do a lot for those he gets to know, possibly to the point of being walked all over. He tends to take care of people, putting their needs before his own, and generally holds in his troubles. Having spent time living with Russia has made him willing to endure just about anything: to Liet, anything is better than living with Russia again. His time spent under Russian domination has made him come to hate most things associated with the larger nation, although he can't quite bring himself to hate Russia (the personification, that is). This doesn't stop him from being terrified of the man, though.
While most of the time he is mild-mannered and courteous, his personality changes in times of war and when he is called upon to fight. A good, bold leader, he takes on a serious air in battle and is not afraid of leading a charge or calling upon his people to do what they must for the glory of their nation. In times past he was known as a force to be reckoned with, and while he may not be as powerful as before, he hasn't lost the battle aura.
Liet enjoys martial arts, literature, and good food. He's rather particular about the last, actually, although if he has to he can stomach sub-par foods. Still, he's more likely to simply cook himself if he can get away with it.
Lithuania, being a fairly old nation, has a lot of experience in war at many different time periods, making him a versatile soldier, be it on horseback with a sword or on foot with a gun. While no more powerful than a human, his skill is considerable. He is also surprisingly good at leading on a battlefield, with a good eye for strategy and the courage to help those he is allied with even at risk to himself.
Lithuania also makes a rather good housekeeper from having done so in Russia's and America's houses. He is extremely good at guessing the needs of a person before they realize they need it. He's also not half-bad at cooking. He can also speak Polish and Russian alongside his native Lithuanian (and whatever language it is that he uses to speak with the other countries: presumably English or Japanese).
Lithuania is not a terribly strong country anymore; his age of dominance was long ago. Having spent a good chunk of his history, especially recently, under Russian control, he has a distaste for things associated with it and a well-founded fear of Russia. His tendency to put his own desires and needs on the back burner can also create problems--Lithuania as a country has the highest suicide rate in the world. Being interested in martial arts doesn't mean having particular skill with them, as well: Lithuania without weapons is, while perhaps able to last longer than the average person on skill and some hand-to-hand combat knowledge, not a particularly effective fighter.
WORLD: Lithuania's world is more or less the world as we know it, though there are a few differences. The personifications of nations is a big one, of course, but on top of that there are aliens (the little grey big-eyed kind), magical creatures (though only Norway and England can see that stuff), and occasional intrusions from other worlds, usually around holidays.
OCCUPATION: baker
SAMPLES
THIRD PERSON: Lithuania was not one to shirk duty, especially in this new sort of world where constantly keeping track of the movements, motivations, and political stances of the other countries and various parties throughout the world. But even a country needed a break, and so he found himself slipping out through a backdoor--no one knew the ins and outs of Lithuania better than him--and heading for the countryside.
He remembered long days spent working the fields with Poland--though Lithuania had been doing most of the work--and found himself sitting on top of a hill and enjoying the breeze and silence and being away from the political world, if only for a few moments. Later he would have to return, for he had a meeting with Poland today, and then there was something his boss wanted to discuss, and of course there was no end to the information that constantly twisted and flowed around them. Being a small country in a world such as this was a tremendous balancing act.
But for now he sprawled on his back and traced patterns in the clouds with his eyes, sinking into the grass and dozing off, dreaming of simpler times.
He awoke with a start. Well, it was more of a push. With a cry, he found himself tumbling down the hill haphazardly, and he squeezed his eyes shut until his body came to a stop at the bottom of the hill. He heard laughter.
"You should see your face!" It was Poland, grinning down from the top of the hill. "You are, like, way too easy to sneak up on, y'know?"
Lithuania blinked, smoothing down his hair--where had his hat gone?--and trying to sort out his sense of balance. Why was Poland--
"What time is it?" Lithuania cried, jumping up and almost falling over again in his haste.
"You're late," Poland declared, seeming far more amused than angry.
"A-ahhh!" And Lithuania was running up the hill; oh, where was his hat, he was in enough trouble already, if he came back looking so unprofessional on top of that what were they all going to say?
Poland waved Lithuania's hat cheerily. "Looking for this, Liet?"
"P-Poland! Give that back!"
Lithuania chased him all the way to the meeting room.
FIRST PERSON: Ah, I knew we shouldn't have gone into the mountains this late...
[Lithuania is looking rather miserable, standing not only in the snow but in the dark just outside the wagon, which looks as if it's missing at least one wheel.]
Is anyone up here who has a spare wagon wheel? I suppose we'll make due if we have to, but...
[He frowns back at the wagon.]
I can trade food. We've got more than enough of that. A lot of bread, especially, and dried meat. If you're close enough one of us can travel a little bit to get it. Thank you.
NOTES: N/A
NAME/NICKNAME: Mel
AGE: 22
PERSONAL LJ:
maiiauTIMEZONE: EST
EMAIL ADDRESS: neptunechan - gmail
IM SCREENNAME AND SERVICE: ninthbluestar @ aim; maiiau @ plurk
CHARACTER
NAME: Lithuania (The Republic of Lithuania; Lietuvos Respublika; Toris Laurinaitis)
AGE: ~2000 (well, depends on where you start counting); appears 19
FANDOM/MEDIUM: Axis Powers Hetalia
CANON PULL-POINT: modern day
ABILITIES: As a nation, Lithuania is nearly immortal; he can only die and stay dead if all his people die. This will not apply in Oregon Trail. Aside from this, nations are a bit stronger/faster/have more endurance/heal faster than a normal human. Lithuania also has a ridiculously high pain tolerance.
CHARACTER BACKGROUND: Hetalia; actual history
CHARACTER PERSONALITY: Lithuania is generally easy to get along with: while somewhat introverted (though he's the most outgoing of his Baltic state "siblings"), he is willing to do a lot for those he gets to know, possibly to the point of being walked all over. He tends to take care of people, putting their needs before his own, and generally holds in his troubles. Having spent time living with Russia has made him willing to endure just about anything: to Liet, anything is better than living with Russia again. His time spent under Russian domination has made him come to hate most things associated with the larger nation, although he can't quite bring himself to hate Russia (the personification, that is). This doesn't stop him from being terrified of the man, though.
While most of the time he is mild-mannered and courteous, his personality changes in times of war and when he is called upon to fight. A good, bold leader, he takes on a serious air in battle and is not afraid of leading a charge or calling upon his people to do what they must for the glory of their nation. In times past he was known as a force to be reckoned with, and while he may not be as powerful as before, he hasn't lost the battle aura.
Liet enjoys martial arts, literature, and good food. He's rather particular about the last, actually, although if he has to he can stomach sub-par foods. Still, he's more likely to simply cook himself if he can get away with it.
Lithuania, being a fairly old nation, has a lot of experience in war at many different time periods, making him a versatile soldier, be it on horseback with a sword or on foot with a gun. While no more powerful than a human, his skill is considerable. He is also surprisingly good at leading on a battlefield, with a good eye for strategy and the courage to help those he is allied with even at risk to himself.
Lithuania also makes a rather good housekeeper from having done so in Russia's and America's houses. He is extremely good at guessing the needs of a person before they realize they need it. He's also not half-bad at cooking. He can also speak Polish and Russian alongside his native Lithuanian (and whatever language it is that he uses to speak with the other countries: presumably English or Japanese).
Lithuania is not a terribly strong country anymore; his age of dominance was long ago. Having spent a good chunk of his history, especially recently, under Russian control, he has a distaste for things associated with it and a well-founded fear of Russia. His tendency to put his own desires and needs on the back burner can also create problems--Lithuania as a country has the highest suicide rate in the world. Being interested in martial arts doesn't mean having particular skill with them, as well: Lithuania without weapons is, while perhaps able to last longer than the average person on skill and some hand-to-hand combat knowledge, not a particularly effective fighter.
WORLD: Lithuania's world is more or less the world as we know it, though there are a few differences. The personifications of nations is a big one, of course, but on top of that there are aliens (the little grey big-eyed kind), magical creatures (though only Norway and England can see that stuff), and occasional intrusions from other worlds, usually around holidays.
OCCUPATION: baker
SAMPLES
THIRD PERSON: Lithuania was not one to shirk duty, especially in this new sort of world where constantly keeping track of the movements, motivations, and political stances of the other countries and various parties throughout the world. But even a country needed a break, and so he found himself slipping out through a backdoor--no one knew the ins and outs of Lithuania better than him--and heading for the countryside.
He remembered long days spent working the fields with Poland--though Lithuania had been doing most of the work--and found himself sitting on top of a hill and enjoying the breeze and silence and being away from the political world, if only for a few moments. Later he would have to return, for he had a meeting with Poland today, and then there was something his boss wanted to discuss, and of course there was no end to the information that constantly twisted and flowed around them. Being a small country in a world such as this was a tremendous balancing act.
But for now he sprawled on his back and traced patterns in the clouds with his eyes, sinking into the grass and dozing off, dreaming of simpler times.
He awoke with a start. Well, it was more of a push. With a cry, he found himself tumbling down the hill haphazardly, and he squeezed his eyes shut until his body came to a stop at the bottom of the hill. He heard laughter.
"You should see your face!" It was Poland, grinning down from the top of the hill. "You are, like, way too easy to sneak up on, y'know?"
Lithuania blinked, smoothing down his hair--where had his hat gone?--and trying to sort out his sense of balance. Why was Poland--
"What time is it?" Lithuania cried, jumping up and almost falling over again in his haste.
"You're late," Poland declared, seeming far more amused than angry.
"A-ahhh!" And Lithuania was running up the hill; oh, where was his hat, he was in enough trouble already, if he came back looking so unprofessional on top of that what were they all going to say?
Poland waved Lithuania's hat cheerily. "Looking for this, Liet?"
"P-Poland! Give that back!"
Lithuania chased him all the way to the meeting room.
FIRST PERSON: Ah, I knew we shouldn't have gone into the mountains this late...
[Lithuania is looking rather miserable, standing not only in the snow but in the dark just outside the wagon, which looks as if it's missing at least one wheel.]
Is anyone up here who has a spare wagon wheel? I suppose we'll make due if we have to, but...
[He frowns back at the wagon.]
I can trade food. We've got more than enough of that. A lot of bread, especially, and dried meat. If you're close enough one of us can travel a little bit to get it. Thank you.
NOTES: N/A