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The Gemstone Trials Solo Write

Hi guys! This is my first solo write, and I'm very excited! Okay, so here's the plot:
You live in the bustling, magical city of Almas Jetilmewi. The government here is corrupt, and taxes are nearly killing you. This is a city where there are mythical creatures and thieves around every corner, and any step you take could lead you straight to the cops. Every day is the same: you go to work, stay for hours longer than you ever wanted to, and go home. You are sick and tired of living in poverty, and one day someone in you're family (maybe you!) receives a glowing letter telling them that they have been accepted to one of the worlds most prestigious private schools for magic learners. The problem is, you've never heard of it before. Still, anything could be better than this life! They take the offer. 
 
Rules:
1. No super advanced technology. This is mostly a magical world, and most stuff is run by magic. There may guns and newspapers, but nothing invented after the Revolutionary War.
2. I will allow the rare diary entry, and maybe letters back and forth between your character's friends and/or relatives, but other than that I will be doing the majority of the writing. As a general rule, only post diary entries about once or twice a week. I will find a way to work them into the story.
3. The first ten people to post are the main characters. Anyone else that enters after that will still be written into the story, but only as a background character. 
4. Your character must have a name with a gemstone or type of rock somewhere in it. For example, Ruby Liles, or James Igneous.
Now, for the charrie sheet.
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Appearance: 
Personality:
Strengths:
Weaknesses:
Weapon of choice:
Did they get the letter?
Did they accept?
Backstory:
submitted by Embers in the Ashes
(December 2, 2016 - 5:44 pm)

No! Please don't let this die!

Ember in the Ashes, this is so amazing. I would be heartbroken if this died. (Maybe that's a tad melodramatic, BUT I really don't want this to die.)

When is part two coming out? 

submitted by Brooklyn Newsie
(December 11, 2016 - 11:01 am)

Admin! *gasp* This is dieing!!!!! PLEASE PUT THIS TO TOP!!! 

submitted by I WANT TOP!!!!!!!
(December 12, 2016 - 8:53 am)

Don't let this die!! Please!!!!

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(December 12, 2016 - 4:06 pm)

I'm joining!!! I'm sorry I din't sign up earlier

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