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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 26 2011, 05:02 PM (150 Views) | |
| Thomas Cranmer | Apr 26 2011, 05:02 PM Post #1 |
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[align=center]![]() T H O M A S C R A M N E R ![]() * Men are always wicked at bottom unless they are made good by some compulsion . HEY THERE. THE NAME IS AMI, AND I AM TWENTY THREE SPRINGS OLD. I'VE BEEN ROLEPLAYING FOR ABOUT ELEVEN SPRINGS AND MY OTHER CHARACTERS WOULD BE NONE AT THIS POINT AND TIME . I FOUND FKAC AT WALMART. OH, BY THE WAY, I READ THE RULES. WANT PROOF? THE CODE WORD IS CATHERINE DE' MEDICI WANT TO REACH ME? HERE'S MY IM: JUST ASK, MY LOVES [/align]I was born in Aslockton in Nottinghamshire, the second son. While my brothers had the names of John and Edmund, respectively, I was given my father's name. Both he, and my mother Agnes, were of modest means. We had an estate, though, which upon my father's death, was passed to John. I hadn't a care for it nor did Edmund once they passed, though we got into enough tussels about it. Concerning our earliest education, Mother sent us to a grammar school in our village. I, however, left at fourteen to attend Jesus College in Cambridge. Eight years later after studying logic, classical literature and philosophy, I emerged with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Nearly everyone I knew made comments about how I shouldn't have needed eight years. I ignored them; I was merely taking knowledge in whenever I could. During those years, I collected as many books I could find, and continued as I undertook my master's degree. I concentrated on the humanists, Jacques Lefèvre d'Étaples and Erasmus in particular. It took a brisk three years to complete that degree and I was granted fellowship immediately after. However, after I married my Joan, though I was not yet a priest, I was forced to forfeit my fellowship and ended up losing my residence at the college as well. I moved to another college to support my wife, taking a post as a reader. Not long after Joan died in childbirth, Jesus College reinstated my fellowship and I returned to study theology. Soon, the university named me one of their preachers and that was followed by receiving my holy orders and subsequently, my doctorate of divinity. After that, I became the personal priest of the Boleyn family. I owe much to them, especially my appointment as Archbishop of Canterbury. Recently, I've taken another wife and I hope to make some reforms, including priests being able to marry freely. That is, of course, the closest to my heart. I also plan to end the corruption and scandals that seem to overtake the Church. Having a secret wife, I must admit, has been difficult in many ways. My new wife knows I never hid Joan and even lost position for her. Part of me believes, knowing this, she is discontent. We have the occasional argument; she sees nothing but corruption at court and doesn't think my reforms will bear fruition here. In ways I agree, but I believe once the King hears what I have to say, he might help with some of it. I believe he is a humanist as I am, though a King. He is the kindest of princes, so there would be amazement if he turns from me. I know I must ignore the seed of doubt that my wife has sown in my mind. Doing this, however, brings back the ghost of my first wife. Now I realize I haven't touched on heresy, but I find it best in those things to remain tight-lipped, knowing what I know and what I have seen. Perhaps some of my own ideas could have me burned at the stake or cause terrible things to happen to the Boleyns, all of which I consider my dear friends. That is why I believe, at this time, that silence in certain matters is best. Though if asked to speak my mind, I may find myself unable to resist the seduction of truth. I am, in essence, a private man, though I hold a position of great importance, and I would like to stay that way. This is why one might generally find me in the shadows or as far from court as I can manage. I find great safety, of course, in any rooms of the Boleyns and their true friends. I am no man of risk; I believe in thinking first and acting later. It is a timely thing, naturally, but I have always found it makes me prevail. I know I have yet to do anything great and what I say is only talk. However, I feel that I can achieve what I mean to do. I have the knowledge, the ability and I will soon have the support of those who can help me. If I have to step on a few toes to achieve my reforms and dreams, I will do it. I admit there is fear of repercussions, but I am not a man who dwells. |
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| John Gates | Apr 26 2011, 06:16 PM Post #2 |
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Hi, Ami! So good to have you back! Just a few things. His app is looking good so far, but it just needs...more. More history, and more personality in that history. Because it's a freeform app, it has to scream Thomas Cranmer. |
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| Thomas Cranmer | Apr 26 2011, 07:53 PM Post #3 |
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I've added some more. I wasn't sure what to add for history, so I hope the adding of personality will help. |
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| John Gates | Apr 26 2011, 08:08 PM Post #4 |
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[align=center] ![]() Make sure to head on over to the FACE CLAIM and claim your PB. We want to know the person behind the character! INTRODUCE yourself. Plot with other characters in the PLOT FORUM. And be sure to post your info in the CONTACT LIST.[/align] |
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[align=center]John is in a grand total of NO thread(s). And can have 3 more.[/align] | |
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| William Spencer | Jun 30 2011, 08:06 AM Post #5 |
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