Thread:Eras of Arda Team/@comment-31215921-20170826222623

Mae govannen! It has recently come to my attention that the role of Turgon, King of Gondolin, is an available role on the server. I currently hold a custom role within the realm of Nargothrond, but seeing this opportunity such as it is, I couldn’t pass it by. Now I present to you my application for Turgon, King of Gondolin.

Turgon was a son of Fingolfin, brother to Fingon, Aredhel, and Argon. He was born and raised in Valinor, during the Years of the Trees, and it was during that time he married the Vanyarin Elf, Elenwe, who bore his only child, Idril. Turgon was at first wary of Feanor, but followed his father’s host in the end, when he would ultimately be counted among the exiles. His wife perished as they crossed the Helcaraxe,   after which he settled at Vinyamar in Nevrast. In the 50th year of the First Age of the Sun, he received the vision from Ulmo, and was eventually led to Tumladen. After Dagor Aglareb, he ordered the building of Gondolin, and in FA 116 he and his people left Vinyamar for Gondolin, leaving behind a sword and arms by the instruction of Ulmo, that they may be found again one day. Gondolin became one of the greatest cities of the Elves, hidden from the knowledge of Morgoth, kept safe in utter secrecy, that none should ever find its location, or reveal it to those in the outside world…

I’ve always had an admiration for Turgon, and the city he rules. Turgon was one of my favorite characters of The Silmarillion, and I would be honored to be given the chance to play as him on the server. His character interests me, his city interests me, and I have a general love of the Noldor.

If I am accepted, I would follow Tolkien’s lore for Turgon’s character as possible and necessary. I have experience with roleplaying, so I know when to role play, and when not to. As you can expect with the inevitable alteration of lore, many of Turgon’s actions will be different beyond this boint, but I will make it my goal to do what Turgon would do in each roleplay situation provided.

What can I bring to the server? I will strive to be the best Turgon I can be. I have a deep respect for Tolkien’s lore, and I can meet whatever requirements of a leader you give me. As a leader, I can say with confidence that I can be active in my community. I will encourage maintaining the precedent the admins have placed upon this faction as a mature, roleplaying faction. I will encourage growth as necessary for a faction of this nature, and I will do my best to make Gondolin the best it can be.

I can show others what it takes to be a good server member. Whatever kingly duties are required of me, I will be able to uphold them and execute them to the best of my ability. I can put aside personal disputes and biases (of which I currently have none) when necessary for the benefit of my kingdom. If chosen as Turgon, I will be reliable, and trustworthy.

I am an active member on the server. I can usually get on every day, and I will inform others ahead of time when I have plans that require me to be away for days at a time.

I have experience as a roleplayer. I have been part of different roleplays (many as part of a roleplaying community), and have some experience with roleplaying in Minecraft. If there’s ever a concern with my roleplaying, I would happily correct myself to fit the server’s expectations. I am knowledgeable of Tolkien’s lore regarding Turgon and Gondolin, and I will continue to keep those parts of lore fresh in my memory.

I have been on several minecraft servers in the past, and I was a moderater on one server while it was popular. As I said before, I’ve taken part in many roleplays in the past, taking on different roles of different kinds.

My main interest for this server and for Gondolin is that they are the best they can be, and I would be greatly honored to be granted this role just as I would understand and respect the decision if I am not. To all who are reading this, I give you my greatest thanks for taking the time to read this application. Namarie!

~Morgul_Lord  