Player nickname: Kat Player LJ: ”suzumeshoujo” Way to contact you: Email: smurfette099@yahoo.com AIM: prophetsblade Are you at least 15?: Y Current Characters: Birkin
Character: Roderich Edelstein/Austria Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia Character Notes: History: Austria is an extremely old country, so I’m just going to focus on the parts of its history that are relevant to Roddy’s personality/the Hetalia “canon”. I’ll write more if you want me to fill in the gaps, I just don’t want to force you guys to have to read paragraph upon paragraph of Austrian history where nothing of consequence to the plot happens. Thanks to the Habsburg family which ruled Austria, and by extension the Holy Roman Empire, from the end of the 13th century to the start of WWI, Austria has long been associated with wealth and opulence. For most of its history, Austria was a Duchy, which was only changed after WWI thanks to the trouble that Archduke Franz Ferdinand caused to the rest of the world. Thanks to the Treaty of Carlowitz signed in 1699, Hungary became joined with Austria. Before Marie Theresa (a Habsburg) could ascend to the throne as Archduchess, a series of wars broke out to control the German-speaking people began between Austria and Prussia, the two largest Germanic states at the time. The whole thing was started when Prussia, who was allied with France, decided that a woman was forbidden to rule. Austria, knowing that there was no such law ever stated, wasn’t willing to interrupt the Habsburgs’ power, thus starting the War of Austrian Succession. During the first year of the war, Prussia invaded Silesia, which was taken very personally. Austria essentially fought with Prussia until he was kicked out of the German Federation after being defeated in the last decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War. It’s important to note that there were an additional four wars between Austrian Succession and the Austro-Prussian thus prompting the two countries to hate each other forever and ever. Or at least until Germany later engulfed Prussia in 1934. After Ferdinand’s assassination and the completion of WWI, the Austria-Hungary Empire was split into Austria and Hungary, although the two nations remained extremely close thanks to their joint cultures. In 1938, Germany and Austria united under the Third Reich, which is commonly known as the Anschluss. Personality: Roderich is rather behind the times, much preferring to live in the past than the present thanks, in part, to his stubborn nature. Despite the waning military power, he despises being taken lightly. However, he is much more optimistic and quiet than his fellow Germanic countries. When he does speak, Roderich is careful to speak very elegantly and politely. He doesn’t enjoy working very hard and values music and art and food much more than war. Roderich is the type of guy to always put himself and his hobbies (mostly playing the piano or violin) above others, and usually expects other people to do things for him, such as bringing him tea. Other: The little group of hair sticking out of the top of his head represents the city of Mariazell. His glasses represent all the great classical music that’s been written by an Austrian composer. Needless to say, he’s very protective of both. Additional Links: http://community.livejournal.com/hetalia/3680.html#cutid1
First Person (entry type): What an interesting name this place has. So, I assume this community is about plays and the like? I certainly hope everyone here is welcoming to the other arts, as well. Personally, I enjoy the piano. Although the violin is a fine instrument as well, wouldn’t you agree? Oh, how rude of me to not introduce myself. I am Roderich Edelstein, but most people simply call me Austria. I eagerly await getting to know all of you a bit better. Perhaps you can tell me a bit about the countries you live in? I would love to hear about all the different cultures that exist outside of Europe. I would really appreciate learning something about your home’s music, in particular. Danke schön!
Third Person: His practiced hands touched the keys, ending the silence that had become heavy. Roderich’s eyes closed as he listened to his playing. He’d practiced this melody so many times before he didn’t even need to look at the music. It was better that way; the passion was much more obvious when the fundamentals had been memorized. Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 8 flowed through the house, as Roderich’s fingers fluttered over his well-loved piano. Every chipper note reminded the Austrian of birds singing in the morning, sitting perched on a tree. Or maybe even rain falling on a lake, the lower, more ominous notes would have to be thunder or the wind or some such thing. Or maybe it was supposed to be - Roderich’s eyes snapped open as he hit a wrong note. With an annoyed sigh, he realized that he evidently should have practiced a bit more. Staring intently at the sheet music, he began practicing the section that made him ruin the song, angry at himself for letting his mind wander so far away from the notes themselves.
I'm sorry but this application has been rejected. The samples do not show an adequate enough grasp of character, though the history and personality were nearly perfect. I thoroughly recommend hashing him out in a dressing room or a place like dear_mun, you've nearly got him, his voice just sounds off.
I think it's just the first person sounds almost too formal? It comes off more stiff than elegant, if that makes sense? But yes, almost there! Please feel free to apply again. ♥
Player LJ: ”suzumeshoujo”
Way to contact you:
Email: smurfette099@yahoo.com
AIM: prophetsblade
Are you at least 15?: Y
Current Characters: Birkin
Character: Roderich Edelstein/Austria
Fandom: Axis Powers Hetalia
Character Notes:
History: Austria is an extremely old country, so I’m just going to focus on the parts of its history that are relevant to Roddy’s personality/the Hetalia “canon”. I’ll write more if you want me to fill in the gaps, I just don’t want to force you guys to have to read paragraph upon paragraph of Austrian history where nothing of consequence to the plot happens.
Thanks to the Habsburg family which ruled Austria, and by extension the Holy Roman Empire, from the end of the 13th century to the start of WWI, Austria has long been associated with wealth and opulence. For most of its history, Austria was a Duchy, which was only changed after WWI thanks to the trouble that Archduke Franz Ferdinand caused to the rest of the world. Thanks to the Treaty of Carlowitz signed in 1699, Hungary became joined with Austria.
Before Marie Theresa (a Habsburg) could ascend to the throne as Archduchess, a series of wars broke out to control the German-speaking people began between Austria and Prussia, the two largest Germanic states at the time. The whole thing was started when Prussia, who was allied with France, decided that a woman was forbidden to rule. Austria, knowing that there was no such law ever stated, wasn’t willing to interrupt the Habsburgs’ power, thus starting the War of Austrian Succession. During the first year of the war, Prussia invaded Silesia, which was taken very personally. Austria essentially fought with Prussia until he was kicked out of the German Federation after being defeated in the last decisive battle of the Austro-Prussian War. It’s important to note that there were an additional four wars between Austrian Succession and the Austro-Prussian thus prompting the two countries to hate each other forever and ever. Or at least until Germany later engulfed Prussia in 1934.
After Ferdinand’s assassination and the completion of WWI, the Austria-Hungary Empire was split into Austria and Hungary, although the two nations remained extremely close thanks to their joint cultures. In 1938, Germany and Austria united under the Third Reich, which is commonly known as the Anschluss.
Personality: Roderich is rather behind the times, much preferring to live in the past than the present thanks, in part, to his stubborn nature. Despite the waning military power, he despises being taken lightly. However, he is much more optimistic and quiet than his fellow Germanic countries. When he does speak, Roderich is careful to speak very elegantly and politely. He doesn’t enjoy working very hard and values music and art and food much more than war. Roderich is the type of guy to always put himself and his hobbies (mostly playing the piano or violin) above others, and usually expects other people to do things for him, such as bringing him tea.
Other: The little group of hair sticking out of the top of his head represents the city of Mariazell. His glasses represent all the great classical music that’s been written by an Austrian composer. Needless to say, he’s very protective of both.
Additional Links: http://community.livejournal.com/hetalia/3680.html#cutid1
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Third Person: His practiced hands touched the keys, ending the silence that had become heavy. Roderich’s eyes closed as he listened to his playing. He’d practiced this melody so many times before he didn’t even need to look at the music. It was better that way; the passion was much more obvious when the fundamentals had been memorized. Mozart’s Piano Sonata No. 8 flowed through the house, as Roderich’s fingers fluttered over his well-loved piano. Every chipper note reminded the Austrian of birds singing in the morning, sitting perched on a tree. Or maybe even rain falling on a lake, the lower, more ominous notes would have to be thunder or the wind or some such thing. Or maybe it was supposed to be -
Roderich’s eyes snapped open as he hit a wrong note. With an annoyed sigh, he realized that he evidently should have practiced a bit more. Staring intently at the sheet music, he began practicing the section that made him ruin the song, angry at himself for letting his mind wander so far away from the notes themselves.
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I think it's just the first person sounds almost too formal? It comes off more stiff than elegant, if that makes sense? But yes, almost there! Please feel free to apply again. ♥
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