the three most important things about Land of the Heavans
Summer
Congratulations to LOTH for a new layout! Oh, and congratulations to our first winners for the "best of the best". As usual pony is claiming that the layout is "a work in progress", and promises to do a great job for when it is finally done, with the quote "I have big plans for LOTH". She also asks for everyone to comment somewhere in the c-box, and to please give suggestions for the side bar, as she also wishes for it to be as long as the forum "for the purpose of aesthetics". The best of the best is an open awards system. If anyone wishes to nominate for a category, please PM the admin, and the entrant will be judged. Please do not nominate yourself! the ice of winter has arrivedAnd on time this time! Winter in the Land of the Heavans is an unusual affair. The eucalyptus trees are ones that have never chosen to loose their leaves, no matter how cold the season. And, as these amazing plants dominate the landscape, Land of the Heavans has become a stunning sea of snow and leaves. Winds are common in winter, sometimes whipping up blizzards so strong that it is impossible to see one's own feet. Only the valleys of the mountains remain unchanged, and the valley of the night is devoid of harsh winds. a new month has arrived, and with it, it is Summer! Beaware of fires, long grass and snakes. The herd of the sun is now (generally) a stronger and more dangerous herd, although the strength has not enlightened them in any way! beware the herd of the sun!Pony has gone crazy... again. as a result, she has spent her time improving the site, you will now find a word count, and functioning "money" to play with - however the rewards are not cheap! and... the new layout! thankyou to inthename-stock@deviantart.com for the background, which has been slightly modified to suit. If anyone has more ideas for the improvement of the site, do not hesitate to PM the admin.
In the tales of old, there once was a land. A land of legend, it was said, that was a table cloth upon a table; so high that it was part of the heavens themselves. Protecting the land were treacherous cliffs, steep inclines and tor upon rocky tor. Select few actually knew of the safe paths into the land, and those that found their way, were considered to be blessed by fate herself.
The land itself was one of beauty mystery and magic, filled with creatures and plants as old as the very land they walked upon. The mere sight of life in this land would have startled most old worlders, for it contained creatures like none other.
Land of the Heavans is a site that strives for better role playing and writing skills. The easiest way to show this is to promote pieces of work that are simply outstanding. So, raise your glasses, and let us toast those that are the best of Land of the Heavans.
Solbrinn is unique, there is no questioning it. A mare that is seemingly haunted by demons is certainly fun to read about, even if the characters that meet her are not as enthusiastic about her. A twisted past has caused her plight, and if nothing, the past alone is an exciting read. A mare with three personalities is not an easy character to play, by any means, and yet, Swede makes it seem all so easy, as she makes the mare argue with itself, weep, laugh and rage about all in the same post. A character definitely worth commending.
Herd
The Current herd of the moment is: The herd of the Sun
The herd of the Sun as been selected simply because of its uniqueness, and because the members of the herd are delightful to play. In winter, the herd of the sun is not as ferocious as they are in summer, but don't let that fool you because the members of the herd are almost too stupid to know the difference. Almost. With a leader that frequently attempts to murder rocks, and a lead mare that can barely string two words together, it is a wonder as to how this herd has become the major destructive herd of the Land of the Heavans. And, of course, there is no point in asking them, because they don't know either.
Celeris is one of our most active members, frequently posting in and out of character. Her delightful characters are always posted with well written posts that are easy to reply to, and delightful to read. It is this activity, combined with excellent creative writing abilities, both with role paying and other projects that make celeris our favourite member at the moment.
IC Post
The current favorite post of the site is:Winning Post
This post, written by Flick was selected becasue it is so easy to understand the mares emotion's in this post. The use of stuttering, and the written pauses that the mare makes as she explains her painful story are exactly as they should be: frightened, worried and depressed. The line [i]"Rosen, he's gotten me pregnant..."[/i] stands on its own and is an extremely powerful and concerning statement. By writing it in such a way, it is easy to see this. Combined with fluent writing and well written descriptions, it makes this an exceptional post. Well done Flick.
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Success is supported by three bones: the back bone, the funny bone and the wish bone"
Inspirational Clips
From the depths of youtube, come muse inspiring clips and songs. Use these to generate the power of the keyboard whilst roleplaying. Drops of jupiter written by Train, is actually the inspiration for the site. Naturally, it deserves pride of place
Black and gold Written by Sam Sparrow, An Australian song writer
Rule the World Written by Take that was the inspiration for the skin of this site.
Boot to the head an amusing clip, bound to make you smile
Schweppes Australia Advertisement The use of slow motion and bursting water balloons alone is stunning.
The best Australain beer adds Maybe not inspirational, but is still worth watching simply to admire the creativity behind selling the stuff that few Australians can live without, anyway.
"let it be" played by a person without arms. This clip would have to be the definition of inspiration, showing that anything can be achieved, as long as you are willing to try. Found by our member, Flick.
Christian the Lion a clip about a lion that grew up in flat with two men, but was shipped back to Africa because of his size. An incredibly heart warming clip, showing that love knows no bounds.
Character thoughts horses can not write, nor can they keep diaries, so you, as the character's creator can do so for them here.
Please take note: one thread per character, edit via new post, and please link each thread with biography, and link the biography with the thread. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
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Plots whichever plots are underway are to be placed here please, so everyone knows what is happening. as detailed as you like, but must have some meat to it thanks. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
The Desceased truely of the heavens now... all dead or no longer played characters will be placed up here, so tabs can be kept on what has happened Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Character Swap This is exactly what it says- for one thread, you must swap characters with another member, and roleplay their character. The Characters are to be agreed upon by both members before being played. Setting for each thread can be anywhere, but remember, once you bring your character back inot your hands, and inot the proper realm of in character roleplay, the characters will have no memory of their encounter. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
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Competitions - humorous posts no land truely lies here. It can be whatever you want, wherever you want. Competitions shall be held here for a most humorous post in character. Moderator: Pony
Competitions - treasure hunts here clues shall be placed for a treasure hunt of sorts. your quest is to use your characters to find what we are seeking. Moderator: Pony
Competitions- Stallion Ring the Stallions were blessed upon the day that they discovered this place. Essentially one large plain, dotted with the occasional gum tree, stream and rock. They have declared it their battle ground - for nothing other than entertainment Moderator: Pony
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Romancing/ Breeding
Lost Peak where horses can come to view the beautiful world around them. Such a romantic place, search for that one lost love here Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Windswept plains sweet grass, dotted with the odd tree, forever fragrant, and full of smitten mares. Stallions, Mares, meet here Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Hidden grotto the secluded secretive place perfect for breeding- no one will find you here. A secritive place, with many fragrant flowers, and a pool with a waterfall upon the edge of it. A bed of the softest grass is lain out, waiting. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Hidden Valley it is a secretive secluded valley that, it seems, every horse knows exists. Beautiful, magjestic, just don't fall in the creek. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Stallion Knoll it is a small hill beside a creek, one that holds no interest to mares. Stallions can come here, the hill makes for a brilliant battle ground Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Lake of the Skies A lake so high up in the mountains, the deep blueness of it could almost be mistaken for sky itself. Cold, and holds more rocks than grass, but incredibly beeautiful scenery Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Vixen pastures green, undulating and scented with flowers all year round. Protected by the walls of the mountains surrounding them, and only mares know the secret entrance, although colts up to the age of 2 are welcome. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Wattleseed grove A small hidden section of the land, comprising of a few small lakes (arguably ponds) full of native fish, turtles and wonderfully bright waterdwelling flora.
This place is unusual in that it is flanked by many wattle shrubs and small trees, as they are ones that prefer the dry. Many a horse has wondered why the wattles have decided to grow here, but it is undeniable that it is a most peaceful place. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee, sherbie
Deserted Plains a large rocky plain.... good for nothing really, except battling between stallions/ herds. Many a horse has lost it's soul here. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Savanna of fire here lies the herd of the sun: one of the three main governing bodies of this land. It is a vast open land, one of the few places where the sun is forever strong and the grass rarely green.
Valley of the night (1 sub-board) The most beautiful place in all of the land, a deep shadowed valley, wooded in places, pastured in others. A tumbling waterfall at the northern end, flowing into a steady river throughout the valley. The valley is a large one, magnificently so, however two secluded herds live here, and for them, two is enough.
Eucalypt Mountain upon the edge of the land is a tall hill dotted with the fragrant scent of eucalypts, and why would it not be, considering that the whole hill is a mix of eucalypts and lush grass. contains up to three herds
Alpine Avenue Steep, rocky and containing only the coarser grasses. However, the tors and slopes are magnificent to play upon, and provide safety... if you know how to use them. fits four herds.
Plains of the clouds Raised flat lands, with a deep blue lake in the middle of it all. Surrounding the plains on most places are steep cliffs down, with only three viable entrances. The scenery surrounding such plains is wonderful, to say the lease, and much of the lands can be seen from here. holds two herds
Misted Forest Mountains. this land is not quite sure whether it is a rainforest or a eucalypt forest, with many eualypt trees and a lush undergrowth of ferns, berries, tall grasses and leaf matter. The mountains are frequently shrouded in mist, a light dancing mist playing across the tops of the trees. This land is also home to many small streams that create spectacular waterfalls as they plunge over the cliffs. fits two herds.
Plains of serenity The last land of the herd of Aurora, it is a simple, yet beautiful land. A wide plain, covered in lush grasses and dotted with trees and wildflowers is flanked by the highest of blue peaks upon one side, and a sweeping river upon the other. Although this land is already taken, the herd of Aurora is quite a hospitable herd, and happily welcomes wanders for a short stay.
Rants rants are drama, and everyone loves that. Vent ourself here, perhaps we can even give some kindly advice? In act of common courtesey, do not use names, or such threads will be deleted. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
Debates Roleplaying promotes thinking of the creative kind. Debating promotes thinking of the academic kind. Here all the debaters of the board (passionate or not) may come to hold debates on organised topics.
As per usual, political debates and religious debates are to be advoided. We are provoking intellectual thought, not offending people. Moderators: Pony, Flick-a-dee
The Rules of the C-BoxSimple really: Use your name, and no other. Do not abuse others. Do not swear or use profane language. Ignore pony's tyop's. Otherwise, enjoy!
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