“Maiko means Dancer Child”

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This position within the FC is one of IC importance as Maikos will be the one of the driving forces that bring people to RP. There are several things to keep in mind when applying for this position:

 In order to portray this properly, your character would be learning and training to perform by singing, dancing, playing an instrument, conducting a tea ceremony, the art of conversation and other cultured activities.  They learn to be comfortable striking up a conversation with a stranger. And working on at all times to appear graceful and gracious.  At this stage, Maikos are still apprentices and learning from their Big Sister, so they will not have every skill down pat. They work hard everyday to perfect their skills so they can earn the title of Geisha.

Maiko are not prostitutes. If you are thinking of applying for this position because it will provide you ample opportunity for erp, don’t bother.  This is not an erp guild and we will not promote such behaviors. Yes, historically, some were forced to pick up the sex trade and some even did so willingly; but within our setting, it is not a service offered by the business. 

 

Another thing to keep in mind if you’re interested in this position that it requires activity. We will rely heavily on this rank for server and private events alike. By being an active participant, not only will you establish some great RP connections, you’ll also be making some wonderful opportunities for character advancement. 
 

IC requirements: 

In order to obtain the Geisha rank, the character must go through an interview to show  what skills they possess.  This rank is not easily handed out and will require effort to obtain.  During the interview, they will be asked to demonstrate how to serve tea while carrying on a conversation that reflects how well they know current worldly affairs. If the character wishes to be a performer, they must demonstrate their aptitude in singing, dancing, and playing an instrument.  

If given the title of Geisha, the following will occur.

1. A naming ceremony where the Geisha will be provided her special Geisha name.

2. Be assigned a Maiko. Geisha are expected to be a role model to her younger sister and expected to maintain high standards of etiquette in all aspects of her life and lead by setting an example every day.

3. Required to attend practice lessons.

4. Invited to attend functions.
   
    

OOC requirements:

Activity - This position is relied upon heavily for personal and public RP.  While we do not ask that you be in game  everyday, we do ask that you be online several times a week, be involved in the FC in any way possible. 

 

Initiate RP -  This position is one that will be best for someone that is comfortable initiating RP with strangers.  If this is not something you are comfortable with, then the role of Shikomi may be a better fit. 

 

RP performances - Any RP performances must be passed by Leadership before being introduced. Not because we want to limit your creativity. This is done so we can maintain the theme we’ve established. 

IC Behavior:

There are a few key things to remember when RPing your Maiko While we know this is all pretendy fun times for us all, we are trying to keep some semblance of realistic themes. 

• Maiko are not allowed to eat whilst entertaining but may drink.

• Do not get drunk.  

• When attending an event with their Onee-san, Maikos are to observe unless told otherwise by their Onee-san.

• Do not reveal anything about their private lives or the private lives of their patrons. 

• Maintain elegance in both actions and speech.  Maikos are not lewd nor do they instigate arguments or fights. 

• Do not bring guests to private areas of the Okiya, the Palace or Ochaya.

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Novice -  Shikomi ( denotes beginning stage) 

 

OOC requirements:

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Activity - This position is relied upon heavily for personal and public RP.  While we do not ask that you be in game  everyday, we do ask that you be online several times a week, be involved in the FC in any way possible. 

 

IC Behavior:

Their daily work includes cooking, cleaning, running errands and serving anybody else that lives in the boarding house. Shikomi do their best to be involved in the daily life of the Geisha and Maikos, working and studying for when they are ready to take the step forward to start the path of a Geisha.