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Welcome to the shop ^^

Manda here, nice to see you around! Feel free to look around and post heart

[b][size=18][url=http://www.gaiaonline.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13273840]HIRING/CONTEST THREAD UP[/url][/size][/b]

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[b][size=16]: razz ost Map::[/size][/b]
[b]1[/b] - Welcome and Post Map
[b]2[/b] - News
[b]3[/b] - Rules & FAQ
[b]4[/b] - Staff
[b]5[/b] - Story
[b]6[/b] - Roleplay
[b]7[/b] - Information (Nations, Classes, Stages)
[b]8[/b] - Flatsales
[b]9[/b] - Items
[b]10[/b] - Customs
[b]11[/b] - Breeding
[b]12[/b] - Spotlight
[b]13[/b] - Owners
[b]14[/b] - Lists
[b]15[/b] - Links
[b]16[/b] - Reserved
[b]17[/b] - Reserved

[b][size=16]::Credits::[/size][/b]
Shop Idea - Manda
Avatar and all images used in the shop belong to Nickelodeon

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[b][size=16]::Rules::[/size][/b]
[b]1[/b] - [u][i]Follow the Gaia TOS[/i][/u]. It's really not that difficult to do.
[b]2[/b] - [u][i]Be polite[/i][/u]! If you have a problem with someone, settle it through PMs. I don't want or need drama in this thread.
[b]3[/b] - [u][i]READ EVERYTHING[/i][/u] before you ask questions.
[b]4[/b] - [u][i]Keep the RP PG-13[/i][/u]. I don't want to get in trouble because you're doing something you aren't supposed to be. This includes things such as swearing, smut, graphic violence, etc. If you -want- to RP such things, move it to MSN, AIM, email, or something of that nature.
[b]5[/b] - [u][i]What staff says, goes[/i][/u]. If you have a problem with that ... well, too bad.
[b]6[/b] - [u][i]Characters from the show will ONLY be allowed through special auctions[/i][/u], since any characters alive at this point will likely be central to the plot. So don't ask for them.
[b]7[/b] - [u][i]DO NOT beg for a pet[/i][/u]. That's one of the fastest ways to get on the gray or black list. When you have gold and there is a sale going on, that's when you can get a pet. If you have even more gold, watch for auction or custom slots.
[Possibly more to come]

[b][size=16]::FAQ::[/size][/b]
[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - ZOMG I SO LUV AVITAR C4N I HAV 1 PLZZZZZ??!!?!one!!eleven!!1![/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - Uhm. No. First of all, see rule 7. And secondly, LEARN TO TYPE.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - I want to help with the shop! Are you hiring?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - Actually, yes. I'll be setting up a contest/hiring thread once I get done with this. There will be a link on the first post when it's done heart

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - When will flatsales/auctions/customs/breeding open?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - They will open ... when they open. But most likely after finals. Just keep an eye out XD

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - How are flatsales going to work?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - RP-prompt, mostly. For more information see the Flatsales section below.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - Are these RP-required?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - Yes, for the most part, they are. I'll be making a guild for the major part of the RP as soon as I possibly can. At the VERY least, thread-presence will be required.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - Can we have same-sex couples? What about breeding for said couples?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - Yes, you may have same-sex couples. As for breeding though ... there's really no way for that to be feasible in the Avatar world. They don't have science or any sort of magic that would make such a thing possible. However. If one party wishes to find a willing female (or male in the case of a female-female couple), they may breed with her or him and then the two males or females can adopt the baby.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - Can I own more than one?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - Yes, you can. However, make sure you will have the time to RP any and all characters you own! Staff reserves the right to take away characters or request that you give one away if you're slacking off.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - Are cosplays allowed?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - That depends. Will the character fit into the world of Avatar? How? All cosplays will be customs and -must- be cleared by staff first. Also, as mentioned before, characters from the show MAY NOT be ordered as customs.

[size=14][u][b]Q[/b] - Do you take pet trades?[/u][/size]
[b]A[/b] - That depends on the artist you want. There will be a section in the Customs post where artists can list if they take pet trades and what pets they might want.

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[i]In this world, there are Four Nations: Fire, Earth, Air and Water. Each nation has commoners, warriors, and Benders. The Benders can "bend" the elements, each one according to the element their nation is named for.

But there is one who is the master of all the elements ... the Avatar. There is only one Avatar per generation, and this Avatar is born into a different nation each time, in a neverending cycle.

The Avatar is the ultimate authority in the land and helps to keep the peace between the Four Nations.[/i]

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Just months ago, the Fire Nation went to war against the other three nations, launching ships and attacking for no apparent reason.

Everyone's hopes were high for the young Avatar, but at this crucial time ... he suddenly disappeared. No one knows what has become of him, so it's up to the Four Nations to fight their own battles this time around ...

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[b][size=16]::The Four Nations::[/size][/b]

[quote="Water Tribe"][color=darkblue]The two great Water Tribes of the world live in the North and South Poles. They live in large glittering cities of ice and snow craved from the frozen terrain. Members of the Water Tribe commonly have darker skin, dark brown hair, and blue eyes. They must dress for the harsh weather of their land. They wear layers of clothing such as warm fur-trimmed parkas that reach their knees over tunics, or longer robes for the women, and pants usually in shades of blue. The men may wear necklaces made of shells or bones while the women may wear decorative pale stones as necklaces or hair ornaments. In battle the Water Tribe favors weapons such as spears, machetes, clubs, and boomerangs.

Special note in regards to Waterbenders:
In the Northern Water Tribe, women are forbidden to learn offensive Waterbending. Instead, they are taught to use their Waterbending abilities for healing purposes.[/color]

[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/watertribeI.jpg]Water Tribe Warriors[/url]
[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/watertribeII.jpg]Water Tribe Warriors[/url]
[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/watertribeIII.jpg]Water Tribe Women and Children[/url][/quote]

[quote="Earth Kingdom"][color=darkgreen]The Earth Kingdom is located on a large land mass east of the Fire Nation. The citizens of the Earth Kingdom may live in one of the large cities such as Omashu or the capital city of Ba Sing Se. They might also live in one of the smaller villages that are scattered across the Kingdom. The people of the Earth Kingdom often have brown hair and green or brown eyes. Regular Earth Kingdom residents tend to wear tunics or robes over pants while the soldiers wear uniforms. In battle the Earth Kingdom depends heavily upon its Benders but some weapons found in the Earth Kingdom include a variety of swords and other weapons of that nature. [/color]

[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/earthkingdomI.jpg]Earth Kingdom Citizens[/url]
[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/earthkingdomII.jpg]Earth Kingdom Soldier and Merchant[/url]
[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/earthkingdomIII.jpg]Earth Kingdom Citizens[/url][/quote]

[quote="Fire Nation"][color=darkred]The Fire Nation is made up by a chain of volcanic islands in the western sea. Within the Fire Nation itself, the population lives in large cities; but as the Fire Lord?s armies take control of more land, small Fire Nation settlements are appearing all over the world. While the many soldiers of the Fire Nation wear thick, sturdy armor, regular people wear long robes in shades of red or white for younger children. Most of Fire Nation descent have dark brown to black hair and brown eyes. Some members of the Fire Nation have golden eyes, although this is somewhat restricted to those of royal lineage. The Fire Nation is the most advanced nation in weaponry. They have iron-plated warships and catapults along with more traditional weapons such as broad swords, bows and arrows, and spears.[/color]

[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/firenationI.jpg]Fire Nation Population (at a festival)[/url]
[url=http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/Angel517/firenationII.jpg]Fire Nation Armor[/url]
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[quote="Air Nomads"][color=darkorange]The Air Nomads live in Mountain Temples located in the four corners of the Earth Kingdom. Male airbenders live in the Southern and Northern Air Temples while the female airbenders live in the Eastern and Western Air Temples. They wear robes of orange, except for the younger children who wear yellow and red training outfits, and the masters are marked by arrow tattoos on their head, arms, legs, and back. The males are bald and the females have brown hair while both have grey eyes. The monks are pacifists, but they will use their airbending for defense if threatened.[/color]

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[b][size=16]::Classes::[/size][/b]
[quote="Commoners"]These are the everyday people of each nation. They are villagers, shopkeepers, homeowners, pirates, fortune tellers, inventers, etc. They are also the most common class, though some will or can be changed to Warriors as the RP progresses.[/quote]

[quote="Warriors"]These are the ones that go off to war. Within this class, there are common soldiers, commanders, generals, etc. We will be breaking this class down a bit more into subclasses soon.[/quote]

[quote="Benders"]The most specialized class, these are those people who have the ability to bend the elements. They work closely with both Commoners and Warriors, since Benders are needed both at home and on the battlefield.[/quote]

[b][size=16]::Stages::[/size][/b]
For each Nation, there will be different set lineart for each stage and class. Adults will be drawn as more customizable chest-up shots.

[quote="Baby"][images here]
[i]Set lineart with changes made to hair and facial features.[/i]
Babies don't really do much other than coo and giggle or ... well, cry. Some may show indications of being Benders at this stage, though that is more common in Children.[/quote]

[quote="Child"][Commoner images here] [Bender images here]
[i]Set lineart with changes made to hair and facial features.[/i]
Children are much more active. They run and play and have dreams about the future. At this stage, if your character shows signs of being a Bender, they will need to start training.[/quote]

[quote="Teen"][Commoner images here] [Bender images here] [Warrior images here]
[i]Set lineart with changes made to hair and facial features.[/i]
Teens who are Benders are well into their training by this point and some may be learning advanced forms. Those who wish to become Warriors start training for that profession at this stage. Commoners can pick a profession as well and start preparing for their adult life. Teens -can- get pregnant and breed, but it is frowned upon.[/quote]

[quote="Adult"][example images here]
[i]More customizable chest-up shot of character.[/i]
Adults are settled firmly into their chosen profession. The only ones that may change is that Commoners can move up to Warriors. From there, they can advance through the ranks. Benders continue to learn throughout their lives. Adults can also get married and have babies whee [/quote]

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