The noblest art is that of making others happy

Ephram Diggory

The very definition of a found family - the performers have a strong sense of solidarity born out of shared experiences of marginalisation and a desire for acceptance and dignity. While there are some who can 'pass', most have their own reason to not participate in what could be considered 'normal' society. For some it is a physical distinction that sets them apart, their history or personal circumstances, and for a few its as much as they just don't want to play by societies rules. They care for each other and protect each other from the outside world, even if relationships can be rocky within the show.

The Mermaid

b. 20+ | WCAB | Long Way From Home | Suggested PB: open

The Mermaid was never good in school, never wanted the drudgery her parents expected of her - service or a factory - neither suited. She performs in a large glass tank on the stage in a tail. She doesn't appear to use magic in her act, other than to accentuate the aesthetics of her act, which makes it all the more impressive.

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The Desert Spider

b. 20+ | WCAB | Long Way From Home | Suggested PB: open

Running from who or Merlin knows what, the 'Spider' joined up with Ephram in the Asia. Her performance is Corde/Tissue lisse acrobatics. No one in the show knows much about her past. She rarely uses magic in her act.

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The Bat

b. 20+ | WCAB | Long Way From Home | Suggested PB: open

A man whose past is less than salubrious, where he learned his skills is the subject of lots of stories - he tells everyone a different version - so its hard to know whats right - if any of them are. He keeps to himself, doesn't share a great deal.

His act has its basis in traditional trapeze but augmented by magic that he performs wandlessly while doing the show - perhaps the most impressive part of his performance.

The Tamer

b. 30+ | WCAB | Born to be wild | Suggested PB: open

This act involves magical creature displays and trained performances - like traditional lion taming but with magical beasts. Where possible the creatures are made to display their most notable magical quality. It is a dangerous act and he is badly scared in places where the trick has gone wrong.

Married to 'The Rider', she assists him in some of his tricks, he is a self conscious and quiet man. Ephram likes him a great deal but he finds Ephram a bit much most of the time.

The Rider

b. 20+ | WCAB | The Mother | Suggested PB: open

In her act she performs tricks with magical equine, showing off their beauty and performing tricks while on horseback. She is married to The Tamer. They eloped together to escape the judgement of his family, who didn't think she was good enough for him.
She is kind and maternal, a bit of a mother to all the members of the show

The Clown

b. 20+ | WCAB | Saddest Clown | Suggested PB: open

He trained as a clown, legitimately trained, working in Varieté shows all across Europe. He has a more extensive magical education than his role would imply. His act involves using harmless jinxes and hexes to entertain the audience and using transfiguration magic for comedic effect, changing their appearances or props in surprising ways.

He was a second son, who really couldn't cope with the 'spare' designation and basically noped out of his life! He has a wife and children - somewhere.

The Painting

b. 20+ | WCAB | Beauty is Pain | Suggested PB: open

Covered from head to toe in magical tattoos - the paintings act is predominantly posing showing off the tattoos to best effect. The images change and shift making it a fascinating display. They also do some sword swallowing, or similar, something else while they are showing off their tattoos

The Maldictus

b. 20+ | WCAB | Cursed | Suggested PB: open

Born a Maldictus - along with their whole family, each has a different form, but the audience delights to watch in horror in as these siblings transform into their cursed forms.

The Son

b. 20+ | WCAB | I used to be rich! | Suggested PB: open

An Eldest born son, or rather he thought he was, but his father revealed to him that he was his mothers bastard. As a boy/young teen he was mistreated by his father, and he decided that life on the run was preferable to his treatment. He joined the show as a fire breathing, performing tricks with real flame, augmented by magic.

The Squib

b. 20+ | WCAB | The Pretender | Suggested PB: open

A squib in a family that really didn't like that, there was a time when they thought they might actually be in danger if they stayed at their home. They are not a real seer, but instead pretends to be such, and pretends they are not a squib. Ephraim knows- or at least suspects that they are not real, but also doesn't care.

The Ghostly Brothers

b. Ageless | Spirit | Death Defying Performances | Suggested PB: open

The brothers had wanted to be performers in life but their families expectations hadn't allowed that. When they met an untimely end together, they decided to come up with an act together, making the most of their ghostly abilities in their performances.

The Giant

b. 20+ | WCAB | Questionable Lineage | Suggested PB: open

He claims to be a part giant but this isn't confirmed - Ephraim isn't even convinced he is a wizard. But he knew about Hogwarts so the story at least has enough plausible deniability to suit Ephram. The giants act is mostly marvelling people at his height - but he also has a strong man act that goes as part of it.

The Huntress

b. 20+ | WCAB | Targeted | Suggested PB: open

Another performers whose magical status is in question. She either has very little magic, or none at all - really no one has seen her use magic and her skills are more impressive as a result. Like the giant she knew enough to convince Ephraim he wasn't breaking any rules by having her join the show, but he didn't look too hard at it. She performs trick shots and other feats of accuracy.

The Dancer

b. 20+ | WCAB | Runaway| Suggested PB: open

She met Ephraim in the continent, she had already been on the run for a while before. She was one of the first to join the show- initially grateful for the protection - and Ephraims ability to negotiate better rates for her performances. Few of the performers know that she is one of the better paid members of the show - because she was in so early and was able to get a good percentage rate for her performances.

These are just some suggestions, or acts/people mentioned in Ephrams posting. There is capacity and scope for other acts, even similar or related skills - No limits on blood or part humans, indeed the more unique the combination the better! It's also somewhere where criminals and those seeking to reform their lives could hide out, not be asked too many questions and have the rest of the show deny they've ever heard of you if the cops ask.

Kit's Plottables

Guidelines:
❧ Please contact me before picking up one of my adoptables!
❧ I reserve the right to refuse adoption.
❧ I am lax when it comes to activity but if there are repeated losses in the AC and you don't talk to me about what is happening with it, I reserve the right to throw the wanted ad back up for someone else to take.
❧ Please let me know when you drop a character, whether it be temporarily or permanently. That way I know whether I should just wait or if I should put the ad back up.

BEST FRIEND & FIANCE
B. 1863 | MCAB | ANY HOUSE | OPEN OCCUPATION | PB: OPEN
Dionysus met his best friend in the 1877-1878 school year when he was a sixth year and a she a fourth year. A Peeves prank saw them stuck together until they each divulged a deep secret about themselves to one another. Eventually to get free, he told her he was homosexual. She then told him that she was as well, her own secret being that she was a lesbian. From here, a deep friendship began to grow.

In the Coming Out Ball of 1879 when Dionysus graduated the two made a promise. They would have to each marry someone they can't truly romantically or sexually feel anything for someday ... so they will marry one another when the young woman becomes a spinster.

In 1889, they began courting as BFF is now twenty six. In 1892, they got engaged. Now in 1894, they have begun planning their wedding but have yet to set a date. The plan here is absolutely for them to end up married, I would just love her to be in play before they do so so that there can be a threadable wedding event.

RESERVED FOR STEPH

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The Basics of Bee

» Reach out to me first please!
» In the event of a loss in an AC please reach out to let me know your intentions; repeated incidents and I'll put them back up.
» Please include a personality section!
» I am rarely married to play bys, as long as they fit the family dynamic! Happy to help hunt!
» Graphics included!

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The Wildflowers

Aka a Girl Gang for Daffodil Grimstone. Please double up! This would be a newer development! All of these ladies are flexible, as are the PBs, I'm still just a little obsessed with the Buccaneers.

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The Roommate Delphine Hunniford	20-25ish | WC/MCAB human unattached | rep 7+ open occupation Open to a wide variety here! Daff has a two-bedroom flat above her shop that she wants to rent the second bedroom out for some additional income. It would be another female in the 17-25 range, who also works, probably in London. Must be good with pets, as Daffy has both a corgi named Winston and a large cat, Beatrix.  Somebody new to London; somebody Daff vaguely knew in school but not well; a friend of a friend; etc.  I imagine her being outgoing and maybe a little loud, witty and independent, but backstory is wide open! Played by Nichole!
The Free Spirit [Aubri Ibrag]	20-25ish| WC/MCAB human unattached | 7+ rep open occupation With the new roommate comes a new friend group and Daff is ready for some girlfriends in her life! The Free Spirit could go a few ways, though I would almost like for her to be a seer and really play into it. Perhaps she does it for her occupation, does it at parties for show, but it has a dark side she tries to downplay. Or something, I'm so very open! Reserved for Gin!
The Responsible One [Alisha Boe]	23-25ish | WC/MCAB human unattached | 7+ rep Wildflower's Manager With a flock of somewhat flighty of friends around her, the Responsible One has stepped in to be Daff's manager at the florist in wake of the wedding and taking on some of the business end of the shop. She's also taken over Daff's room upstairs in the apartment. She's got a better head for business than Daff does, so is likely to find some errors or impractical  practices that Daff is completely open to fix. Pretty open and flexible, so reach out if you have something that sorta fits!
The Sweetheart [Francesca Corney]	20-23ish| WC/MCAB human unattached | 7+ rep open occupation Nice to a fault, the Sweetheart is the optimist and likely the youngest of the group. She may be the only MC deb or pursues some sort of post-Hogwarts education, but she is a ray of sunshine and friendly to the point of flirtation. She's likely also a little gullible and naïve, but has a good heart and wants nothing more than to marry and start a family.
The Shop Assistant(s)	17-25 | WC/MCAB human | 7+ rep With the opening of Wildflowers in late October 1892, Daffy quickly found the need for a shop assistant (or two!) to help her around the shop, with deliveries and Daff is fully prepared to train her employees in designing arrangements if they wish! She pays as well as she can, but this would suit a working class or lower middle class woman who is probably unmarried. Could also work for a youngish MC lass who wants to do something with her free time after marriage? I'm not super picky. Basic math and writing skills required for inventory and invoicing!

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The wayward niece

Samuel Griffith

'young miss Griffith'

Age range 11–21 | MCHB | any house | either student, debutante, or pursuing a passion | suggested pb is Saoirse Ronan

This young girl/woman is connected to Samuel Griffith by way of being his niece. Her father is his older brother Gilbert Griffith, who regrettably has done a rather poor job with that. Samuel now intends to adopt her. Will she accept?

I left the age range open to your preference. Important to me is that they will have a relationship that centers on the themes of family and belonging, for better or worse. Much of everything else is up to you.

Background:

Young Miss Griffith grew up in London in a townhouse where she lived with her parents. Gilbert and Isabella Griffith (née Dunbar) are unhappily married and provided not much of a home life to her. Isabella is frequently taken by nervous breakdowns, and Gilbert is a weak and fanciful man who works as an assistant healer at St. Mungo's and suffers from addictive behaviors, the worst of which are gambling and abusing sleeping potions. The girl spends a lot of time between places, often with relatives like her grandmother, who is a Muggle.

Samuel Griffith, for the earlier part of her life, depending on her age, is absent. He has fled from being cajoled into providing for his entire family instead of following his passions and is busy in Europe, becoming a great Alchemist.
When he returns, he drops in and out of the family landscape without really communicating much about his plans and thoughts. What he does is start shoveling galleons into the furnace that is the family estate. He starts settling debts, and materially, things improve a lot.
When he is present, he is a stabilizing figure for the girl, but he has the habit of dropping off the face of the earth without warning.

Recently, he has taken up his position at Hogwarts. This is connected to his decisions to no longer enable his brother's gambling habit and to shut Gilbert out of the estate.
To not harm his niece's prospects in life, he extended an offer to take her in and provide for her, formally adopting her.
The specifics of this arrangement depend on her age.

That is the starting point. Everything else, we can plot together!

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Welcome to your seduction ;)  Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:

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FIX YOU UP

B. 1835-1865 | MCAB | OPEN HOUSE | HEALER OR PHYSCIAN

It's been over five years since Felicity was widowed in a tragic carriage accident but she is too young to be alone forever! Enter: you. Someone in a healing profession, but also middle class becuase if Fee marries again I want her to be MC >.> You can have your dark secrets and whatnot, but generally should be someone that won't completely fuck her over (partially can be entertained ;P). PB is hella open, but pictured is Jessie Williams because I stan japril #Greys

Kayte, can I use an existing character for this? Abso-tutely! This is a nice, open want ad, the only three true requirements being MC, healer and/or physician, male and at least 28 y/o. Existing characters should be threadded for compatibility, though!

Requested For: Felicity Riley
Potential Connections: Perseus Flint Gideon Browne Jack Collins Merida Greyback Titania Allaway Ari Fisk Salvatore Howlett Richard Gladstone Thomasina Dempsey Atalanta Hart Philomen Huxley Rosalie Hunniford Caltheus Rookwood
Potential Future Connections: Gideon Riley Grace Riley Harriet Prewett Faustus Prewett Fitzroy Prewett Felix Prewett; the extended Protterbottom horde
Double Duty: Jacob Farley, Diggory, an Applegate; Fee's first crush in her profile

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FAMILY, FOR BETTER AND WORSE

Samuel Griffith

'The Griffiths -- a fallen family'

This is a little plot about the Griffith family. The Griffiths used to be a pure-blooded house in the lower rungs of the upper class. In recent generations, misfortune and mismanagement have caused a fall into the middle class and the loss of most of their estate. Only a dilapidated town house remains. The reason for the Griffiths' descent is the incompetence, selfishness and narcissism of the men of the family.
Samuel Griffith, youngest son of the patriarch Edmund Griffith, is determined to pull his dysfunctional family out of its downward spiral. Untypically, he has set his hope for a better future on the young women of the family, Agatha and Eleanor Griffith. To secure their future and to stop the squandering of the estate (and of his own hard-earned money) by his eldest brother and his father, he has committed a capital crime -- he has put his aging father under the control of the Imperio curse to force him to amend his will and disinherit his eldest son Gilbert and make instead Samuel himself the rightful patriarch of the family upon his death.
There is just one person he forgot in his equation: his phlegmatic brother Ebenezer, who is not as out of touch with reality as Samuel assumes.
Also: will Agatha play along with his plans for her?

'Agatha Griffith, the belated daughter'

Age range 19–21 | MCHB | any house | debutante | suggested pb is Mia Wasikowska in Jane Eyre

The unfashionably late addition to the family was born when her brothers were all well into adulthood. Her mother Dolores is a muggle and raised her to be a practical, demure and obedient young woman -- or so it appears. She is very close with her mother, who lives emotionally estranged from her adulterous husband Edmund and is utterly isolated in the townhouse.
On the insistence of her brother Samuel, she was allowed to finish her NEWTs at Hogwarts and is now on the marriage market. Her father has already procured a number of unsuitable matches for her, which led to big fights between Edmund and Samuel Griffith. Now, her father has "suddenly" changed his tone (on account of being under the Imperio curse) and given the reins over to his youngest in the matter of procuring a husband for her. Samuel takes this job very seriously. Although not likely to show it, Samuel is very fond of Agatha and has hopes for her to rise above her circumstances.
Of course, she does not yet know what Samuel has done to her father. Also, the men in her life seem to forget to ask her about her own opinion of what her life should be like.
I am very open for Agatha wanting something completely different / having some sort of secret or passion she wants to pursue!
That is the starting point. Everything else, we can plot together!

Direct connections:
Samuel Griffith -- brother
Eleanor Griffith -- niece and good friend, since they are close in age

'Ebenezer Griffith, the forgotten Brother'

Age range 44 - 45 | MCHB | any house | unpublished writer / ministry clerk | suggested pb is Matteo Martari

Ebenezer is a confirmed bachelor living in the attic of his parents' house. By day he works as a lowly clerk at the ministry and when he gets home, he retreats to his study and writes and rewrites the same novel he has worked on for the past 20 years. Ebenezer's biggest crime in the eyes of his brother Samuel is his complete lack of ambition and his refusal to take on any responsibility for improving the situation of his family. He is instead content to take them (and in his way love them!) exactly as they are.
It seems that he lives entirely in his own world, but he is in fact not as oblivious to his surroundings as he appears.
Despite their closeness in age, he and his younger brother have trouble relating to each other. Ebenezer has an inherited disease that always made him frail (think something like Marfan syndrome) and unable to engage in the rambunctious running around that seemed inborn to Samuel as a child. He is a quiet dreamer and never showed much interest in having a career or marrying. He could be queer and/or have a secret life his family does not know about.
He is in the ideal position to discover what is going on in the house. For the first time in his life, he might feel compelled to confront the other members of the family about what is going on.
I am very much looking forward to developing the dynamic of these dissimilar brothers.
That is the starting point. Everything else, we can plot together!

Direct connections:
Samuel Griffith -- brother
Eleanor Griffith -- niece, how they get along is open to plotting

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The Basics of Bee

» Reach out to me first please! PM on Daffy is probably easiest to start, unless you already have one of my DM options <3
» In the event of a loss in an AC please reach out to let me know your intentions.
» Please include a personality section.
» I am rarely married to play bys, especially in this case.
» Graphics included!

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Romancing Mr. Harper

for Emmett Harper

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Lady Love
Daisy Edgar Jones20-25 | UC/MCAB | rep 7+

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LET ME (er Emmett) ROMANCE YOUR SKIRTS OFF. Figuratively, he's a gentleman. I've been reading a whole hell of a lot of smutty romance novels lately so I've just got a hard hankering for a good old-fashioned romance and honestly, Emmett is the gent to do it with. Plus I haven't been on the dude side of a courtship in a while after marrying off most of my bachelors lol. This is a more intense trope desire than anything else I've got on there at the moment.

The Ideas

» Message in a Bottle - LOVE me a letter plot.
» White Knight - This would likely mean that Emmett knew the woman beforehand, but she's In Trouble and needs a quickie marriage, why, that is open, but he's a Good Dude and would help out. He's got a bit of a white knight complex to begin with. Open-ended after the marriage, does it go horribly? Is it one-sided affection? Idk let's play it out.
» Missed Connections - first meeting at an event (a masquerade?) never exchange names or info, so he can't go a calling, but he is Charmed and it could be a love at first sight sorta thing? At least on his end, she might need convincing? Let him chase you, my darling. Could be he needs to make up for something and wants to make amends! (aka it doesn't have to be a happy meeting lol)

Tropes to Potentially Tie In

» Black Cat x Golden Retriever, because he IS one.
» Friends to Lovers
» Emmett falls first
» Marriage of (in)convenience (w/ forced proximity?)

Generally - Not married to the suggested PB, just for picspam. Made the plottable because I WOULD like for the initial couple of threads move at a moderate pace in order to check the chemistry! I intend for this to be open-ended, obviously I'm game for a quickie wedding, but now it goes after is not set in stone.

Double Up Please! (Obvs pending the other player's approval!) Viola Kensington, Zipporah Farley, Victoria Hunter, Cleopatra Nott or  Betrice Hart (added bonus of Best Friend's Sister). Technically open to existing characters for the right fit too, just reach out so we can chat!

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