Tangled Hearts
So, as you probably noticed, this is a selection SYOC, and before I do anything else, I'd like to thank morethanjustastory and alexiaroosenhaan for all their help starting this! They're the best and you should check out their stories, which are also great. The rules and the form are below, as well as on my profile, and I have a pinterest for this too, so if you have pinterest, check it out! My username is the same as it is here, and I'm planning on doing something similar to The Queenstrial, where everywhere shares the board and pins selection-y stuff. If you have a pinterest and want to do that, than PM me and we can talk!
Summary: After his older brother's mysterious death, Prince Anthony is forced to take the throne and become the next ruler of Illea. There is only one catch: he is required to find a bride before he is 21, which is only a few months away. Unbeknownst to him, his most trusted adviser is plotting behind his back to eliminate the selected, ensuring Anthony can't take over the throne and it is handed to him. Can Anthony find his true love and survive this web of tangled hearts before time runs out?
Background: King Derick and Queen Josie were the beloved rulers of Illea for 3 years before they went on a vacation and were mysteriously killed in the night without a trace of any physical harm done to them. Anthony, the only living royal, is left with the duty of upholding the kingdom. However, his most trusted adviser dug up a law that prohibits Anthony from claiming the throne until he is married, and it has to be before his 21st birthday or he is forced to forfeit his crown to his head adviser, Jaymes Duke, who is secretly plotting behind his back to get the throne to himself. Anthony is forced to host a selection to find himself a bride within the next three months. Jaymes was involved in the death of the late king and queen, and he is one of the only living people who knows how they are killed, and he is not afraid to use the same method on the selected to stop Anthony from marrying and becoming king. He is determined to claim the throne that he believes is rightfully his, and he will take all necessary measures to stop the crown from falling into Anthony's hands.
So, that's the deeper plot. So, Anthony is the only living royal family member, but I'll give you a description of him and some other important characters:
Prince Anthony Schreave: Anthony always lived in his brother's shadow, but he didn't mind. Being the second eldest gave him free reign and allowed him to do whatever he wanted. He wasn't exactly a playboy, but he was more of a wild spirit and wasn't as serious as his older brother. His parents died only a month after Derick and Josie became king and queen, and he doesn't think he is prepared to take the throne. He trusted Jaymes more than anyone and depended on his guidance through everything, even if he was led wrong. Anthony is sweet and outgoing and playful, and though he appears confident, he is insecure and scared that he won't be able to lead his country correctly. He is rather sensitive, and he gets his feelings hurt easily, but he doesn't let it show. He was never the center of attention through all his life, allowing him to stay under the radar and get away with things, but now that he is in the spotlight, he is very uncomfortable. He doesn't exactly know how to behave, so he laughs it off on the report, trying to keep his real feelings under wraps. He is gentle and kind and protective, and he feels responsible for all the selected girls and doesn't want anything to happen to them. He is very attractive, with thick, dark hair, startling turquoise eyes, perfect teeth, and toned muscles. However, his brother was always the stud, and he was mostly overlooked, and now he just feels very lonely.
Jaymes Duke: Jaymes' family has been advisers for many generations past, and hundreds of years ago, the same situation occurred and Jaymes' ancestor became king for almost a years before it was revealed that Justin Schreave, the rightful king, could actually take his throne. Since then, the Dukes have been stewing in secrecy and plotting their revenge for many years, and Jaymes is determined to finally conquer the throne. He poses as Anthony's best friend and most trusted adviser, and when they were younger, they truly were best friends, but since then, Jaymes' heart has hardened toward the royal family. He will do whatever it takes to get a hold of the throne.
Kassidy Holden: Kassidy was Anthony's closest friend when he was younger, and she became the newer and younger version of Sylvie, teaching the selected etiquette and lessons. Anthony sees her like a little sister and doesn't approve of her dating, although she has gone through boyfriends like mad. Kassidy wants the best for Anthony and will try to help him weed out all the bad girls. Kassidy is cheerful, kind, and a little bit ditzy, but her incredible intelligence makes up for it. She is the typical blonde beauty: tan with blonde curls and a smattering of freckles brushed across her nose, complete with sky blue eyes. She is smart and funny and witty, and she is very easy to make friends with.
I think that's it! Now for the rules:
1. No Mary Sues or America copies. Be creative and unique!
2. I'll accept admissions through reviews, but only if you are a guest, and they won't be anything more than a minor character, because I can't talk to you about your character.
3. It is NOT a first come, first served, and I'll be picky and only select girls that I think fit in with the story and can write well.
4. Lots of detail! The more detailed and creative your character is, the better chance they have of being a main!
5. You can submit up to three girls max, and they are allowed to know each other.
6. I want a variety! Make creative characters! Don't go too crazy, but be unique.
7. There will be six main characters, six supporting, and the rest minor, and I'm taking the most detailed characters that are easiest for me to write for the main.
8. When you PM me with submissions, title it like this: "First and Last Name, Age, Caste, Province, Occupation/Tangled Hearts SYOC"
I think that's all the rules...
Main characters will have a constant POV
Supporting characters will have an occasional POV
Minor characters will rarely have a POV
Okay, this is important. Detail and creativity is the key to being a main character, and I want original, DETAILED submissions!
Form:
Full Name:
Nickname (Optional):
Age:
Caste:
Province (top 3 choices):
Occupation:
Hair (color, texture, length, thickness, type, style):
Eyes (shape, color, lashes, eyebrows):
Skin (tone, texture, birthmarks, scars, etc…):
Body Shape:
Height/Weight:
Overall Appearance :
Style Before Selection :
Style During Selection :
Face Claim :
Family (name, age, personality, appearance, relationship w/character):
Friends (name, age, caste, personality, appearance, relationship w/character):
Personality (DETAIL!):
Background/History:
Likes:
Dislikes:
Fears:
Talents:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Romantic History:
Maids (create 3, name, age, appearance, personality):
Guard at Door (same as maid – but only one):
Reason for Entering:
Thoughts/Treatment of Prince Anthony:
Thought/Treatment of Maids/Guards/Staff:
Thoughts/Treatment of other Selected:
Thoughts/Treatment of Advisers:
Thoughts/Treatment of Kassidy:
Ideal First Date:
Strategy for Winning:
If they would be eliminated, why?
Quotes:
Scene (Optional):
Things they take with them to the castle:
Favorite Color:
Favorite Food:
Anything Else:
Thanks to morethanjustastory who I mostly stole this from:)
Everything on here will be posted on my bio, as well as a list of the open provinces and the girls. I will have 35 slots open, but if I don't get enough submissions, I'll fill in the rest on my own. Thanks so much guys!