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      Here you can find all of the past winners of OTM awards or special spotlights, as well as
      any competition winners etc. Please feel free to check it out and, if anything catches your
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      His board contains everything you need to create a character application, including the
      template and any claims you need to make before starting on an app. Also, please check
      the board below for any needed or wanted characters from others on the forum as this
      allows better plotting right from the start.

      This board is for the applications that we have not accepted. This is not designed to be a
      hall of shame but instead an educational tool for those wishing to apply and are able to
      see the difference between these apps and those that have already been accepted.

      All accepted applications are moved into this board here. Feel free to have a look
      around and check up on characters' backstories etc. All characters are organised by sur-
      name alphabetically. Please check the official character list for any characters vs person-
      ified names, or use our one-click wall for faster access.

      After all the accepted apps have been moved into the above board we update this board
      that keeps it all in check. Here, you can find all of your character sign ups, module
      information and directory links. If you're not sure what we mean by that - come take a look!

      Post your own thread tracker in this board in order to keep on top of all the different
      places your characters are roleplaying. One thread per member please, not per character.
      Make new posts for each of your characters if you wish to separate them.

      Now here's where you have a thread per character. Your character's plot page can be
      designed any way you like. Feel free to make it as snazzy and flashy as you can but
      remember to keep it updated, even for the smallest of acquaintances!

      Post a message in this board for your characters' individual cell phone contacts, messages
      and caller logs. Remember to leave all necessary reply codes and get creative with your
      designs. One thread per character. If you would like your character's number to be listed for
      others to see then please post a message on in the Haertwell Directory thread.

      This board is for roleplaying events that actually happened in your character's past or hist-
      ory. To save confusion in amongst other roleplays, this board has been set aside for past
      experiences. These are for communal roleplays. Any solitary writing of personal events is to
      be done in your character's personal development thread.

      Here at PA we have an abundance of roleplaying boards but if there is another vacation
      locale or situation you wish to roleplay then play it here.

      This is the board to hold all notes, scribbles and doodles either between characters or left
      on doors. If your character is writing a letter to another, be sure to entitle the thread with
      their name and perhaps send a personal message to draw their attention to the board.

     In this board you can post any and all requests for graphics from other members on PA. Use
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     PM) or post a general message to anyone interested in fulfilling your request.

     If you have found some really neat and handy stock images of a Disney character, actor or
     whatever then feel free to post them in a thread entitled with their name. Please, however,
     be sure to check if there are already other threads in progress for their character/person
     and, if so, post on those.

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      within Character Roster are specific threads to you. This is for unstructured or organised
      chatter about plots on the board.

      For thread games etc. This is the board. Do not post these in ooc chat as a) we like to keep
      them separate over here and b) the games might not be ooc.
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Sub-boards: lecture theatres, auditorium, seminar rooms, computing lab, fine arts loft, ballet / dance studio, music room, drama studio, salon training rooms, production workshop, the roof, corridors and hallways, toilets

Sub-boards: lecture theatres, seminar rooms, science labs, forensics and autopsy lab, trainee doctor's surgery, industrial kitchens, space observation room, placement office, the roof, corridors and hallways, toilets

Sub-boards: main courtyard, newsagents, student food outlet, laundromatte, swimming center, sports field, student and visitor car park, bike shed, general grounds

Sub-boards: bedrooms, communal kitchens, dormitory bathrooms, corridors and hallways

Sub-boards: bedrooms, communal kitchens, dormitory bathrooms, corridors and hallways

      Famous for its gargoyles, sculptures and bell towers, the St Laverne's Cathedral houses fine
      stain glass windows and a ceiling that seems as far from reach as the Gods themselves. With
      all the pews made of wood and large, multi-branched candle stick towers lining the alcoves
      it's a typical construction of the faith. With mass every morning at 9 sharp and regular holi-
      day ceremonies at Easter and Christmas, it's the central hub of believers' lives.

      Seemingly always bathed in light, the Haertwell park is several fields of green with bright
      and large trees creating shade against he sunshine. Little cobble paths wind there way
      around the area and a boating lake lies to the south of the greenery. A children's play area
      can be found with large multi-coloured structures that children can play on and slide down.

      Those who have done something that they probably shouldn't have will end up here. We
      at Haertwell have a pretty decent police service so be aware that this is most likely where
      you will end up for any kind of lawlessness. Or if you're a lawyer of course. To get a solicitor
      to defend you in your case check out the Cobra Investigators and Solicitors over at the
      lower docks. They are by far the cheapest.

      A necessity for any town, big or small. Haertwell Hospital has won awards, if not for major
      scientific breakthroughs but at least for its friendly staff and good bedside manner. The
      hospital handles anything from a scraped knee to lobotomy's in the town so don't be afraid
      to drop by and make an appointment if you are unwell.

      Emergency services. Every town needs them. Police, fire squadron, whatever it us you ne-
      ed. Just call 911 and the guys with the lights and sirens will be there as soon as they can.
      Also come here if you are reporting on a crime. The police are always friendly to visiting
      witnesses or members of the public with information.

      Lions and Tigers and Bears - Oh my! And plenty else. This zoo has everything you could
      want from an animal enclosure facility. With stands for food and ice creams and clear paths
      all around the complex. Not to mention the fact that there's occasionally the odd group of
      animal rights protesters out in the car park.

      Owned by the aging and crotchety Mr Dawes, the bank of Haertwell is a strict and surly
      environment that counts its money meticulously. Your cash isn't safer anywhere else, even
      if the bankers behind the cashiers are rude. A large, grey box of a building with black
      cursive scroll announcing its title, it has to be one of the most boring buildings in town.

      Now this is luxury! Only affordable by those that can afford to live in the Maldonian Manors,
      the Merryweather Heights are rented most usually for the college student children of such
      people; those that no longer wish to live at home but do not want to mingle with the riff-
      raff in the dormitories. As such, the Heights are thriving with life and youth and more than
      a little pounding music most times of the day and night.

      Fresh, glam and with a colour scheme of pure white and mint green, the beauty salon of
      the upper classes and the well-to-do with calming soundtrack of the ocean and heavy
      perfume on the air, is a favourite with those rich ladies with too much time on their hands.

      For the sweet and lovely older ladies or young mothers who need the relaxation a stop
      in a tea room provides, when moving through the city. Come in here for a low babble of
      chatter and the constant smell of coffee, tea, and warm muffins, but only if you have the
      prestige and money to warrant the exclusive element of Potts'.

      From the low amateur artist managing to swing his way into a single day exhibit to the
      masters of the art form holding permanent rooms all year round, the art gallery of Haert-
      well is a spectacle to behold and has been seen by most on class trips. Stainless steel
      and glass in construct, the gallery has a large bronze sculpture of what appears to be a
      cricket in a waistcoat and a small fairy in a minidress perched on his top hat. No-one
      seems to know the significance of the statue.

      Garnering fame all over the city for their fashion masterpieces, Deville Fashion House
      supplies the garments and designs for the rich upper classes of the city. However, it also
      gets a lot of attention from media as Deville's Fashion often involves furs and leather that
      protestors fight against.

      From exhibits on the discovery of fire to a life size construction of the satellite Sputnik,
      the science museum houses displays and information on just about every discovery of
      the human race. Popular for school trips and class excursions the museum is renowned
      for being extremely clean and having incredibly strict staff.

      Much more "hip" and "new" than Mrs Potts' (as well as a right sight cheaper), the cafe of
      Westside is popular with teenagers spending the day in the city and business men nip-
      ping in and out for lunchtime and afternoon tea snacks. All are welcome but it is much
      more commercial and less personal than the exclusive Mrs Potts'.

      Owned by a sweet, old, french gentleman with fluffy hair and big glasses bonjour books is
      a sweet old book store three times the size of any other in town. Built out of dark wooden
      shelving form floor to ceiling and a floor of the same material, the shop smells dusty and
      of old books, as is only to be expected.

      Modest price, friendly staff and a warm bed. You can't ask for much more from a small town
      hotel. Breakfast is included in the bill but other meals are to be paid for. Pets and animals
      are forbidden and no smoking is allowed inside the buildings. The exterior of the property
      itself is mostly wooden panelling and golden, old english lettering defining its title. The
      best and probably only place to stay in Haertwell.

      Owned by the rich Harts family, the cake and delightful treats company has been running
      for over 60 years. They're a well established socialite family and their food is often used
      in the top restaurants of the city. However, the bulk of their income also stems from the
      lower class chain of bakeries they've established all over the country.

      From the cheap-ass basics range of clothing to the high class end of the rail, Rags to Rich-
      es offers clothing from every price guide. Just be careful who sees you buying from which
      side of the store! The staff here don't judge but there are other shoppers who might... Deck-
      ed out in white tile floor and red and gold walls the place is huge with rail upon rail of
      clothing. Get lost in the fabric and come on in.

      You walk in and it's a CD / records paradise! Not the hugest of stores but wall upon wall is
      covered in the records of the decades. From the 50s to the modern day the place is named
      after the one and only king of rock n roll but it houses music of every genre. It even has
      headphone stands where you can listen before you buy. The outside of the building is full
      of floor to ceiling windows, decked out in records that have been glued on to the glass as
      a display. Come on in and check the place out for yourself!

      Named after the kind of potion that keeps you forever young, Elixir is the most popular
      nightclub in the area. Pulsing lights and a soul deep beat, the music's too loud to hear any-
      thing and no-one wants it turned down. Very popular with the youth of the city, Elixir is the
      affordable answer to The Upper North's VIP lounges. Occasionally the sons and daughters
      of millionaires dare to step inside the two story building to see how the "other half" live but
      they often stick out. Downstairs is the main bar and huge dance floor while upstairs culti-
      vates a quieter pool table and sofa arrangement with gambiling machines and private
      nooks. Generally the colours of the place are red and purple but no-one can really tell wh-
      at exact shade given the constantly dim lighting.

      The suburbs of Haertwell town have so far been left untainted by the smog and debris the
      main business streets harbour. Quaint and actually quite pretty, the suburban areas are the
      homes of mostly elderly or young and rich teenagers whose daddy has bought them a new
      house. The bungalows situated here come in many shapes and sizes but generally they're
      smaller rather than larger with dainty gardens and bright flowers. Occassionally a hooligan
      from the city will rob a house or someone will graffitti a car and it'll be big news for a
      couple of weeks and then die down once more.

      Starbucks! What can you say that people don't already know? The warmth, the deep wood-
      sy colours in the decor and that gorgeous smell that tempts you in through the door. Pricey
      and with queues but hey, this is starbucks! People are willing to wait for the perfection of
      that coffee. So if you are one of the caffeine addicts then come on in out of the cold, join
      the queue, and make yourself comfortable.

      The big chain itself. Everyone knows what to expect from that giant yellow M on the stand.
      The cheap, delicious and oh so bad for you food, the repetitive music and the guy behind
      the till asking "want fries with that?". Need we say more about this place? You know who
      they are, you know what they sell. If you're craving that Happy Meal then waltz right in...

      Owned by the fenner brothers, the real estate business is basic and bold in its desire for
      expansion and money, but this is only to be expected from its company and its owners.
      Blockish and grey, the building is simple besides the cursive gold lettering above the
      store front, proclaiming its name and occupation.

      From advanced computer systems to little plug adapters - Wally sells everything. Always
      behind the counter with some kind of gadget or whatjamacallit in his hands, Wally knows
      everything there is to know about everything he sells so if you get stuck in the plastic/
      metal jungle then just ask him! Friendly and cheerful with a bit of a lisp, he doesn't bite.
      The store itself is very understated. You might miss it if you were just walking by, so keep
      an eye sharp for the place.

      A large black man with a large white smile, Omar runs the jazz bar a little down the street
      from the noisy clubs of the night. In his small business, a few stairs down from street level.
      the smokey room offers a bar and server as well as a raised stage for small time profe-
      ssionals and local amateurs to play on. The music offered ranges from blues, jazz, country
      and slow pop songs, but once a week on a Tuesday night he lets in an RnB DJ for younger
      punters. All red and leather sofas and seats, cigar smoke clinging to the air, O'mar's is a
      favourite with business suits and their wives, or the younger, but mature generation.

      A large Indian restaurant, the Sultan Express is both an eat in and take out restaurant that
      makes its living from late night club goers making their way back along the main street. It
      is also, however, open during the day with more staff to host the families and shoppers that
      pass by and are lured in by the delicious Indian spices smell. It is also a little cheaper than
      the Italian restaurant Tony's down the road that plays host to the richer middle class that
      find it terribly common to eat at an "immigrant"'s business. With checkered floor tiles and
      table clothes the Sultan Express is painted in warm Indian colours and smiling service.

      Need something checked out? A potentially cheating partner followed, or a friend invest-
      igated into? Then you've come to the right place. Dark and dingy with beige blinds hiding
      the inside from outside view, Cobra Solicitors and Investigators not only do the leg work but
      can file the legal paperwork for you too. Popular with the upper classes that pretend they
      don't exist, Cobra's handles all manner of business - from personal investigation to
      complicated divorces.

      Rubbish, junk, crap... everyone has their name for it. But here at Cogsworth's "junk" is the
      stuff of value and treasure. The most insignificant, broken, dirty or forgotten artefact or item
      is held in esteem here at the local junk store, buffed up to its finest and shown off to the
      world. Usually advertised as in full working order, we encourage you to take that line as
      a hope rather than a guarantee.

      Grubby, dark and dank, the Horned King holds as much hospitality as its name sake. A
      wooden structure, held together more by its dirt than its nails, the public house is run by the
      wirey little man behind the bar. Toothless with very little hair, the owner's only expense to-
      ward the leisure of his punters is a wide screen TV on which football could be viewed if the
      owner was asked. As such it remains blank 99% of the time.

      Ever wanted to be a star? Well have no fear Good2You Entertainment agents are here to
      help you. With open mic nights and a band at your disposal feel free to get up on our little
      stage and show off what you have to the finest punters in the lower docks. Singing, danc-
      ing it doesn't matter - we're just looking for great entertainers. Those willing to perform
      partially clothed have preference.

      Home to several exquisite sea food chefs the King of the Ocean's restaurant is open to all
      ages and all groups. During the day it plays host to the few families and elderly that visit
      the beach on a rare visit while the evening draws in younger teenaged or young adult
      customers who like to hang out by the surf after hours. With reasonable prices and fant-
      astic smoothies the place is the ultimate beach-side food supplier.

      Repetitive music, bright glowing bulbs and the smell of candy-floss in the air. A bright
      and festive place. On top of the cliffs near Triton's Diner the place offers all of the
      usual games, rides and sweetly treats. With only a few staff running the place the rides
      are mostly set to automatic and teens pay a single fair at the gate to go on everything.
      A bit of a joke amusement teenagers and young adults make their own fun simply being
      in each others company and pissing about on kiddie rides. The place is a little run down
      but well loved by the locals who grew up around it.

      Along the edge of the sand, at the cliff-face is a concrete walkway. Originally built to
      stop the erosion of the cliffs this area is scattered with huts and tents of those that visit the
      beach regularly. The narrow pathway leading down to the huts winds around the cliff-
      face and joins this concrete miander. The huts are often vacant and never bothered to
      be packed away given their cheap expense, so are regularly used by those they don't
      belong to. What they're used for is up to you...

      Home to some of the best bred stallions in the region, Roundup Stables is a private and
      expensive business. The horses are worth thousands if not millions and only the most
      trained hands are allowed near them. Riding lessons are offered in one of their many
      schools on the less pedigree brood mares, and the sons and daughters of richer fam-
      ilies learn their way around a horse there. The business has several vets and owners
      and nearly twenty stable-hands. The paddocks and fields span nearly ten acres, border-
      ed on the far south by forestry and woodland areas.

      The airport to the city that will take you anywhere in the real world, or at least to a con-
      nection somewhere else that will deliver you onward. Many tycoons arrive on planes
      to Haertwell intent on the Upper North area of business. The two storey grey building is
      large and surrounded by it's concrete car park and run-ways. Many people work in the
      area and a second building of flats accomodates them, or the residential area of Haert-
      well would be over-run. The large waiting room is bland and harshly lit with slightly
      worn and in need of replacement chairs. The food is pricey and the goods even dearer
      but if you want to leave Haertwell the airport is your only chance of escape, unless you
      fuel up and hit the motorway.