Character Development threads are not limited to by any means "Journals". They are not journals unless the person who plays the character wishes them to be. I play a wild elf (which sadly I haven't played for many months) who did not speak common. He could not read, he could not write - so I had him "carve" into trees signs and symbols. Additionally I used the album section to visually portray to the DM staff his development. Search for "Nith'wiel" and you will see what I mean. Also, character development can be begotten through poetry about your character, revealed as thoughts by your character, or you can even write conversations your character has with an NPC you make up. (Keep the "stature" of NPC's to a minimum however(i.e. make him/her a "peasant" or "common fighter" as opposed to "king of the wemics" unless approved by the Layonara team)). The methods of character development are virtually unlimited. Get creative! Think of neat ideas, record RP your character had when no other PC's were present including DM's.
