Mirinae [Korean Historical Rp]

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MIRINAE ; water of the silver river
Set in Korea during Goryeo Dynasty
Based on Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Sandbox Style Rp (with twists and turns)​

I would love to have one or two co-GMs for this roleplay!​

It's the year 941. King Taejo rules the Goryeo empire. Everything is well within Goryeo until two strange happenings change the fate of the villages, and that of the royal court. One person is found drowning in mirinae earlier in the spring. They have no recollection of who they are, only that they are someone important to the empire. The second one, arrives in late autumn, under the same circumstances. People are calling them by a name they've never heard of before, and so they must assume a new identity, a new role. Times swiftly change for the citizens and royal households of Goryeo. Riots have suddenly increased on the streets, murder, deception, and accusations become more prominent within court. No one feels safe anymore. Who will save them? How will anyone survive?
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Spoiler

"During a total eclipse of the sun, a 25-year-old 21st century woman, Go Ha-jin (Lee Ji-eun), is transported back in time to Goryeo Dynasty. She wakes up in the year 941, in the body of 16-year-old Hae Soo and there, she encounters the many royal princes of the ruling family. She initially falls in love with the gentle and warm 8th Prince Wang Wook (Kang Ha-neul), and later Wang So (Lee Joon-gi), the fearsome 4th Prince who hides his face behind a mask and is given the derogatory label "wolf dog". Meanwhile, rivalry and politics ensue among the princes, in a fight for the throne, as Hae Soo finds herself unwittingly caught between it all."
— Quoted via Wikipedia

Significance of Mirinae, or water of the silver river:
Mirinae is where people from the future have ended up by the magic of time traveling. It is a river of purity of cleanliness; the fresh drinking water that the people of Goryeo use in their everyday life. People from the future end up in the river by drowning in the future, and being rescued by the past, so to speak.

You do not need to watch the show to be a part of the roleplay,
but it is encouraged, to get an idea of the time period.

Rules

1. The posting expectations are advanced. The posting speed is weekly.
2. All characters are to be 16 and older.
3. For personal preference, I will not accept players under 16 years old.
4. You may be any occupation you wish, so long as it is in court.
5. Princes and Princesses are limited to four.
6. Time travelers are limited to two.
7. You may create up to two characters for now. This is subject to change.
8. All face claims must be realistic and Korean.
9. Only one royal family, two noble families. First come, first serve.
10. You may not use any face claims from Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo.
11. You must PM me your character sheet first for approval.
12. You can't "reserve" spots on the sign ups. Finish your characters first.
13. Any fancy boxes with text in them must be put in spoilerbb code with text only.
14. Lastly, have fun!

Considerations

• Damiwon are female servants. Damiwon Palace is where they stay.
• Although Kisaeng are the lowest rank, they are not prostitutes. You can get in trouble if you have sexual relations with them.
• Koreans are obsessed with beauty. Consider this before you give your character any physical imperfections.
• Men could've been on council, noblemen (this is limited), part of the military, or scholars, etc.
• Gyobang is a training institute for Kisaeng, or court entertainers.
• The royal family is intertwined by marriage with two high ranking noble families. They all live at the palace.
• Kisaeng and Damiwon are considered slaves to the government.
• Princes and princesses are limited. Consider the possibility of political marriage.
• The only high ranking characters in here are the royal family and the two noble families mentioned above.
• First come, first serve for the royal family and two noble families. PM me your ideas.
• Do lots of research before joining; This is a historical roleplay.
• There are more positions in court than the examples I've listed down below.
• The absent personality and history fields are intentional. Do not add them in (or any other field, for that matter.)
• Ask questions, if you have them. We don't bite!

Character Sheet

Name: (Last First, i.e. Go Ha Jin)

Age: (16+ only)

Gender: (Female or Male)

Position: (Prince, Princess, Handmaiden, Entertainer, etc.)

Affiliation: (Royal Court, Damiwon, Gyobang, etc.)

Allegiance: (Royal family, ??? family, ??? family)

MBTI: (See Jung Typology Test to find out.)

Alignment: (See D&D Alignment Test to find out.)

Extra: (Anything else you think we should know.)

Characters

1. Bak Eun Ha, Female, 17, Damiwon Handmaiden, Serri from Dal Shabet
2. Name, Gender, Age, Occupation, Face Claim
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Korean Face Claims
Korean actors & actresses
Top 200 Most Beautiful Korean Women
Korean actors
Top 100 Korean Hottest Guys

Korean Naming Resources
Behind the Name: Korean Surnames
Behind the Name: Korean Names
Korean Names: Top 30 Boys and Girls Names in Korea
Korean Boy Names

Goryeo Dynasty Resources
Fashion (Korean Language)
Goryeo Dynasty
Ancient Korean Hierarchy
Gyobang (Buildings Where Entertainers taught) - Wikipedia
Kisaeng (Entertainers) - Wikipedia
Gungnyeo (Palace Women) - Wikipedia
Korean nobility - Wikipedia
Goryeo dynasty (918 – 1392) – Historical Korean Drama
Epic World History: Koryo Dynasty
Goryeo Dynasty: Korea's Age of Enlightenment
Manwoldae (Goryeo Royal Palace) - Wikipedia
History of Kisaeng

If you've read everything here, please PM me the word, Kisaeng, at the beginning of your PM, along with your completed character sheet (please make the PM title your character's name formatted as Last name, First name so I know what it is.)