((Jeeze, another RP? Eeeyup.))
In the bitter wilderness of Alaska, dogsledding has fast become a sport. Though airplanes have become the most reliable way of transportation, the people of Alaska still have full trust in the dogsledding system, which has remarkably survived as transport through the years. The dog system is still used to transport goods to the secluded parts of Alaska that the railway and many airlines don't reach. Each year, the town of Nome hosts the most grueling dogsled race in the world: The Iditarod. The race starts in Nome, and after more than a thousand miles of bitter wilderness, end in the town of Anchorage. Each year, only the best dog teams are chosen, or even physically able to challenge the fabled course.
A small town called Point Hope, located in the far Northeastern coast of Alaska, is the home to many sled teams. Because of its secluded location, most of the sled teams are simply tools for the humans for transporting goods to the small town on the shore. Point Hope is not technologically up to date, and still fully relies on the dogs when wheeled vehicles fail to function in the deep year round snow. However, a select few teams and their determined human mushers train and participate in small races often when winter rolls around. These few teams train amaturely in their farm homes and by participating in said small races with the high hopes of one day standing a chance in the Iditarod. You are a sled dog. A valued member of one of said teams living in Point Hope. Being a sled dog, the topic of the Iditarod Race is not a stranger to your mind. Whether you long to compete, or enjoy the simple life as transportation for the human goods and resources, you hear much about it. Those who are enthusiastic about training and racing usually belong to the mushers who have the Iditarod set in their sights. Racing Teams who long to race are set into consistant non-professional training. Exercises include strength, endurance, and speed workouts. While doubling as work sled teams, racing teams work extra hard to accomplish their goals of participation in the dogsled racing world. To prove themselves worthy to the Iditarod Trail, racing teams must run and place in smaller races before even being acknowledged. Endurance is the key to victory. Dogs must be able to travel long distances in the freezing cold, with little access to food or water. Each dog must be at its top physical condition to be on a team in general. Races and deliveries take many days.
Iditarod Trail Map:
Non-race teams simply work contently relaying food and supplies from main cities back up to their small town.
You may choose one musher's team to join. Mushers: Race Mushers:
. Benjamin Rogers (8/8) |Lead: 2/2 | Swing: 2\2 | Team: 2/2 | Wheel: 2\2 |
. Yukon Valdez (4/8) | Lead: 2/2 | Swing: 0/2 | Team: 0/2 | Wheel: 2/2 |
Strictly Delivery Mushers:
. Buck Woodson (1/8) | Lead: 0/2 | Swing: 1/2 | Team: 0/2 | Wheel: 0/2 |
. Joseph Tanner (0/8)| Lead: 0/2 | Swing: 0/2 | Team: 0/2 | Wheel: 0/2 | Each team may consist of only 8 dogs. Dog breeds are limited to Northern breeds who are designed for heavy pulling, long distance running, and especially surviving the bitter cold, such as: Siberian Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Canadian Eskimo Dog, Chinook, Samoyed, etc.
The dogs all live together with their musher when not on the trail; whether in his actual house, or in a barn on his property.________________________________________________________________________________
Rules:
1. Be realistic.
2. No Godmodding.
3. Mild Cursing is allowed.
Character Application:
Name:
Breed:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance:
Team(Which Musher's team are you on?):
Position(Lead dogs, Swing/Point Dogs, Team Dogs, Wheel Dogs)[In order from front to back, 2 per spot]:
Mate:
Personality:
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Name: Stark (...I was watching the Avengers when I made this... XD)
Breed: Chinook
Age: 3
Gender: Male
Appearance: Photo
Team: Benjamin Rogers
Position: Swing dog. (One of the two behind the leaders.)
Mate: N/A
Personality: Laid back, humorous, obnoxious, Stark is happy-go-lucky and outspoken.
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(O_O unintentionally large photo)
Name: Juneau (Joo-Noh)
Breed: Siberian Husky
Age: 4
Gender: Male
Appearance: Unique coat among his breed, a dark brown. (Photo)
Team: Benjamin Rogers
Position: Lead dog.
Mate: N/A
Personality: Strict and serious while working, playful, easy going and relaxed in his downtime. Acts rather aggressive towards any other human other than Benjamin. He is also extremely competitive.
