This scarlet sand, scalding sand.
Man in the desert on his knees.
His body heaved into splinters.
Flecks of him blown away in the wind.

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God says, these terrains and terrains
of blood, i have given you them.
I sculpted your atoms out of river clay.
My hands dampened gray from the slip,
while your protons and neutrons
hymned to me of your bright shape.

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If a boulder can peel its skin back
revealing the honey inside. If storms
can sleep themselves into almond
blossoms. If the fire calls out your name—

Suffering and Faith by Keaton St. James ⛪️

Rules, Form, Character Ideas

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♱ Diversity & Faceclaims / Always keep in mind that I want to see diverse characters !!! Not only when it comes to different ethnicities, races, sexualities, gender expressions, backgrounds, but most importantly personalities !

When it comes to faceclaims, they are NOT mandatory for this fic. If you do opt for a faceclaim tho, they should fit the western vibes, be over the age of 21 and be roughly age appropriate (at least look the age of the character). They should also have more than enough image resources on Pinterest/Tumblr for me to make graphics with. You can find a list of some of my suggested faceclaims in the form section, I'd really love for people to use them !! Actors preferred.

♱ Forms & Application / Keep your forms detailed and tidy. This is important so it's easy for me to read and get a good idea of your character !! You can apply through comments or preferrably with a Google Doc. You can get really creative with them and I just think they're super neat :) The password is your character's favourite farm animal.

You can apply as many times as you wish, though keep the characters distinct from each other (they must have different gender identities !!) Keep in mind I'll most likely only accept one or two per person, just to give everyone a fair shot. If you are chosen, please remain active and finish your opinions !!! If you're planning on going on a hiatus or going inactive, just let me know <3

♱ Due Date & Questions / There is currently no due date ! I'm not sure how many people will apply and I'm currently getting bombarded with school work, so it might be open for a good while.

Ask any of your questions here !

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Name. Include their first, middle (if applicable) and last name.

♱ Suggestions: Adam, Arlo, Ace, Amos, August, Abigale, Ada, Benjamin, Bennett, Bill/Billy, Butch, Betsy, Bonnie, Calvin, Cassidy, Cedar, Cyrus, Caroline, Celina, Claire, Clementine, Darius, Dominik, Duke, Dusty, Daisy, Dakota, Delilah, Elias, Elijah, Emmett, Ezrah, Ellie, Elsie, Esther, Ethel, Frances, Flora, Gideon, Giles, Gus, Grace, Harvey, Hollis, Hunter, Hattie, Hope, Ivy, Jasper, Jeremiah, Jessamine, Joan, Judith, Kit, Knox, Levi, Lenora, Lydia, Marshall, Micah, Montero, Mae, Maybelle, Myra, Nash, Nettie, Pearl, Polly, Ranger, Reyes, Roderick, Ryder, Rose/Rosie, Ruth, Samuel, Sadie, Shirley, Selina, Tex, Wyatt, Willa, Winifred, Winona, Zachariah, Zeke

Nickname(s). Do they go by any other name or variation? Also include how they got the nickname and who uses it.

Preferred Name. The name they prefer to be called and is most commonly used.

Birthday and Zodiac. When was your character born and what's their zodiac sign?

Age. How old is your character? This can range from 25-40.

Faceclaim and Backup / Physical Description. Keep the character's age in mind. You can also just include a physical description instead of using a faceclaim !!

Gender and Pronouns. All are welcome and diversity is encouraged !

Sexuality. Again, please keep it diverse !

Love Interest. Would you like your character to have a love interest? If so, please include some possible tropes for them.

Role / Stereotype. If you're looking for ideas, scroll down to the character suggestions part !

Personality. Keep it detailed just so I can do them justice when writing !! Keep in mind, this is meant to be a dark story with dark characters ;P

Backstory. Again, keep it relatively detailed !

Likes. What does your character like? Include 5 or more.

Dislikes. What does your character dislike? Include 5 or more.

Style and Aesthetic. What do they wear on a daily basis? What words or things are representative of them? Please include a Pinterest board.

Theme Song. What song represents your character the most?

Mixtape. Include 4 songs or more.

Quotes. What are some things your character would say? Be creative and include 3 or more.

Extra. Just some extra info about the character that didn't get included in the rest of the form. You can include stuff about their appearance, such as: height, body mods, tattoos, their favourite colour, the languages they may speak, or just some fun facts.

Password. Find it somewhere in the rules !! Also post on your message board.

Tags. Tagging 3 to 4 people who may be interested in the fic would be very appreciated <3

APPLY HERE.

Deadline / TBD

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𝕮HARACTER 𝕴DEAS

♱ THE DOCTOR. The middle sibling of his family, this quasi-mayor of Limbo who also operates as the town's doctor and mortician. The Doctor is immediately suspicious of Jesse, the new preacher and the reputation he comes with. Even though they don't like it, they need Jesse's help. / Preferably masc

♱ THE PRINCESS. Despite the misconceptions among the townsfolk, The Doctor's reclusive sibling is actually the family's eldest. Hardly ever leaving their mansion, it's rumored around town that she's been struck with some sort of sun-related illness, others seem to hold the opinion that The Princess simply sees herself as too good to linger amongst the common folk. Whatever the case may truly be doesn't much matter to the people of Limbo, after all, it's much more fun to gossip. She's very suddenly developed a fascination with the preacher, a hunger almost. but will she eat Jesse whole? / Feminine

♱ THE MORTICIAN'S ASSISTANT. The youngest scion following The Doctor and The Princess works as an assistant mortician in Limbo, though they're much more interested in Limbo's living townsfolk then the dead ones they've been charged with taking care of. With seemingly endless information on everyone and everything that goes on in Limbo, The Mortician's Assistant might not be the worst friend to have. / No gender pref

* The Doctor, The Princess and The Mortician's Assistant do have a set surname ! It is Sokolov.

♱ THE LAWYER. Limbo's only practicing attorney and resident do-gooder. After passing the bar exam, The Lawyer headed out west in the hopes of making a real difference for the people there, only to spend most of his days settling petty disputes and notarizing documents. despite his disappointment, however, The Lawyer has managed to keep a level head and his fondness for the people of Limbo, even though he's not so sure The Doctor has the townfolk's best interest in mind. / Masculine

♱ THE BARTENDER. Limbo's most recent transplant, that was, until the preacher showed up. Former city-girl, The Bartender has adapted to both life out west and on her own, the only way she knows how—by pushing through it. As the owner and bartender of Limbo's only saloon, The Emerald, she's a popular figure around the town if she likes it or not. Though, whether that has more to do with her occupation or the fact The Bartender also happens to be Limbo's youngest widow is still a topic up for debate. / Feminine

♱ THE LIEUTENANT. An enigmatic figure around Limbo, they serve as a lieutenant for the mysterious rateliff fellowship. One of the cult's few members to make the long trek from their encampment in the desert to town more than once. Talked to by few, hated by most, The Lieutenant bears the reputation of the people they represent to the town of Limbo—one, that isn't particularly favorable. / Preferably enby

♱ THE VAMPIRE HUNTER. A vampire-hunting-mercenary extraordinaire, the last Jesse knew of them, they were the young hot-shot on San Francisco's hunting scene. once upon a time The Vampire Hunter was a prominent figure in Jesse's life, the first real acquaintance they managed to make on their own, someone outside of Walker's sphere. Growing up a member of the guild, their life is one that's mirrored the preacher's. Maybe that's why the two seemed to be linked so closely during Jesse's time in California, whether that was as friends, rivals or something more, their presence is one that remains prominent in his mind. / Preferably genderqueer or genderfluid

♱ THE OUTLAW. Cowboy, outlaw, bandit, they go by many names and titles, but the one they pride themselves on most is leader. Protector of their people, The Outlaw's gang hides out somewhere in the hills outside Limbo, looming over the townsfolk as an ever-present threat. They find The Doctor and his family personally responsible for the death of their sister and are out for blood. / Preferably masc

♱ THE GUNSLINGER. The Outlaw's right hand and a gunslinger through and through. Fancying themselves the Robin Hood type, The Gunslinger has a personal hatred for the family that looms over Limbo. With the fastest gun in all of Nevada, maybe even all of the west—they could prove to be a valuable friend, or a deadly adversary. / Preferably fem

♱ THE STRANGER. The newest addition to The Outlaw's gang, not much is known about them or their past—what everyone is well aware of, however, is the fact that nobody who's ever decided to cross The Stranger has ever come out of it alive. / Preferably enby

♱ THE VAMPIRE. Jesse had hunted down their coven, debilitating any hopes for growth they had in terms of advancing in the cut-throat world of Vampires. Jesse made The Vampire look like a fool, and they hate looking like a fool. They're determined to hunt him down and take revenge. / No gender pref

♱ THE FIRST MAN. He believes himself to be the mirrored man mentioned in the Abrams family book of Genesis—the first Vampire, plagued to walk the earth—and he has long been in search of his Eve. / Masculine

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