Welcome to Charming, where swirling petticoats, the language of flowers, and old-fashioned duels are only the beginning of what is lying underneath…
After a magical attempt on her life in 1877, Queen Victoria launched a crusade against magic that, while tidied up by the Ministry of Magic, saw the Wizarding community exiled to Hogsmeade, previously little more than a crossroad near the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. In the years that have passed since, Hogsmeade has suffered plagues, fires, and Victorian hypocrisy but is still standing firm.
Thethe year is now 1895. It’s time to join us and immerse yourself in scandal and drama interlaced with magic both light and dark.
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The Rebels know each other from school and their respective social circles. They are close, companionable and all rather opposed to the status quo in their own way.
They have 'English' names but may have chosen to 'Irish-ise' them which was the fashion among the Irish UC set at the time!
'Sorcha Ni Dochartaigh' ' b. 26 | UCAB | Painter | Society Wife | Suggested PB: Elinor Tomlinson
Her father is/was a prominent politician in Ireland, he is a liberal in support of home rule. She was given a great deal of latitude and while she has done the 'right' thing socially and is either married or widowed but this just gives her the freedom to be as outspoken as she likes. She is a painter of some note, specialising in magical society portraits but has a bee in her bonnet about her exclusion from the various painter academies despite being recognised as an exceptional and talented painter. She did a notable magical portrait of someone of important (OPEN).
Her schooling is open, but she had Christabel have known each other from girlhood. She is a little more agnostic about Ireland's position as independent of England but is part of the Celtic revival. She liked Victor and thought marriage to him would be good for Christabel.
'Padraig Mac Ruadhain ' b. 26 | UCAB | Writer| Heir | Suggested PB: Christian Cooke
An heir that is in danger of being a disappointment to his parents. Despite being a staple of the establishment he has grown to be rather anti-establishment. However, he is an only child and his father hates his own brother enough to not disown his son. There was an expectation that he might excel in politics or in the ministry however he hasn't the tact to make much of a go of that. What he is is bright and an excellent writer with an ability to write deeply persuasive texts. His writing might very well be considered seditious by the more staid members upper echelons of society as it talks a lot of gender and class equality but it's popular among younger and more liberal UC and of course the WC and MC who are encouraged by it. Think a social problem novelist, with better connections than Dickens.
He does believe in Ireland's independence, and is considering making a run for a new parliament in Dublin if it appears - mostly to make a point, but is aiming for the Wizengemot first. He and Christabel have been friends since before puberty. He encourages some of her worst traits of rebelliousness and being outspoken.
Sadhbh Rua b. 26 | UCAB | Painter | Most traditional| Suggested PB: Crystal Clarke
Set apart all her life by her ethnicity, Sadhbh for a long time wanted desperately to fit in and as such has mastered every womanly art to a degree that would make Olivia Pendergast sit up and take note. However, she was jilted shortly after her debut by a man who cited her ethnicity as an impediment but she considers herself British and found that the worst part of the snub - that he didn't consider her British enough to marry. She may have made another match but she now see's her ethnicity as a badge of honor and not something she should count against her. Her paintings feature ethnicity as a prominent theme.
She attends the Hermetic order with Christabel because she thinks rich white muggles pretending to do African and Middle Eastern magic is hilarious.
The Kindred Spirit
Casimir Markievicz
Casimiri b. 30+ | UCAB | Poet and Lawyer | Temper for a Firebrand | Suggested PB: Ewan McGregor
So as his names suggests he is based on a real person- but his played name is open. He was a second son, and in true Victorian style he trained in the law, as it was expected that he would need to 'do' something. His relationship with the law and legal practice is open but he is also a painter and playwrite. This is his true passion.
He is liberal in his views, supporting women's vote and favoring equality of ethnicity and class. He is a trade union supporter and a theoretical socialist. He had an elder brother who died and as a result of the death he became the heir which has allowed him to indulge his passion for writing and producing artistic ventures. He is one of the friend group, and tried to talk Christabel out of marrying on the basis it wasn't right for her. He may have a mistress, asylum wife and/or illegitimate children. This is who he is based on
____ b. 30+ | UCAB | Ministry - Werewolf Capture Unit | Suggested PB: Geralt by open
A close friend of the Greybacks. As young men they were as thick as thieves, as close as brothers, and he was as often at the reach as the Greyback family. He left for some years and has kept in touch with the Greyback brothers via letter, but has been vague as to his job, not on purpose but just because he didn't think it was significant and the Greybacks believe that he is just an official working for the Romania/Bulgarian/other ministry of magic.
He has now returned to take the postition of head of the werewolf capture unit. He is keen to reignite his close friendship with his long time friends...the Greybacks are stressed out by this for obvious reasons!
Ceaser Pavesio b. OLD | ACAB | Italian abstraction | Researcher in Alchemy | Suggested PB: Derek Jacobi
He and Meserimus have known each other a long time, he has come to London ostensibly to work on a research project with Meserimus. He is staying in Meserimus Hogsmeade home with him and his family for the summers.
The pair are researching the intersection between potions and alchemy, specifically if potions can be used to augment the purity and efficacy of alchemical works (Get better quality gold through the use of potions) and to see if potions transmuted potions ingrediants work better or worse than a real item. The aim being that it would be useful/easier to transmute a common substance into a rare potions ingrediant
Intended to be a TEMP but feel free to keep him around for your own reasons (Oh look Hogwarts needs an Alchemy prof!?)
March 30, 2024 – 8:52 PM
Last modified: January 4, 2025 – 2:09 PM by Gwyn Conway.
Hello friends! Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:
Please reserve your character with me before apping!
Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on.
I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)
last updated jun. 4 2025
THE GLEN
Avalon Glen ("The Glen") is an unplottable patch of of land between two likewise unplottable mountains. It is not accessible via apparition, nor are any of the fireplaces hooked up tot he floo network (with the exception of the local pub, Smoke & Scale, and the Yarwood homes). Indeed, it is impossible to enter unless you already know where it is—and for good reason: in addition to the large manor house of the Yarwood family, patrons of the Glen as well as a nearby magical village, it is home to a dragon reservation for the native Welsh Greens, boasting anywhere from 5-10 keepers and, at last estimation, approximately 42 dragons.
Our Cast
Names, faces, and ethnicities are mostly open. Ages are mostly flexible!
RHYS GLYNN
1867-1869 | WCHB | OPEN HOUSE | TREE FARMER
To Gwyn, Rhys was her first crush, first kiss. To Rhys, Gwyn was his first heartbreak. Today, they remain as friends, with Rhys pretending that it doesn't bother him when Gwyn tries to set him up with the village girls. The eldest of the Glynn children, it is expected that Rhys will take over the farm, a fate with which he is actually quite delighted. Unlike most of his siblings, he completed a full seven years at Hogwarts, going on to apprentice as a herbologist before bringing this knowledge home to aid the family endeavour. Pictured is Joe Dempsie.
There are three things Mr. Farris loves: magical creatures, Matilda (his only child, whom he is determined will marry one of the Yarwood boys), and good port. There are three things Mr. Farris loathes: the feeling of mud in his boots, critical book reviews, and women behaving in an unladylike fashion. Oh, he tolerates Gwendolyn Yarwood's riding astride her horse for she is otherwise an excellent hostess, and he wants access to the Glen for his research, but he doesn't like it. And he certainly doesn't like the little girl playing at being a dragonkeeper! PB is open but should be either white or East Asian.
SEVERUS YARWOOD
1863-1868 | UCHB/UCPB | SLYTHERDOR | PRO QUIDDITCH PLAYER
The eldest child of the late — Yarwood and his cousin, the great Gwendolyn Yarwood, Severus bears not only his family's name, but their expectations upon his shoulders, even though all he wants to do is play quidditch. He hardly ever goes to the Glen, preferring the comforts of Hogsmeade.
He has little doubt that he will inherit when his mother passes, but also she is formidable AF so he doubts very much that will happen anytime soon. Pictured PB is Jacob Elordi.
"LAMB"
1852-1853 | WCAB | OPEN HOUSE | DRAGONKEEPER
Going exclusively by his last name (or at least, Gwyn assumes it's his last name), "Lamb" has been at the Glen from the start, but in spite of his seeming friendship with Madoc Yarwood, was not appointed Head Keeper. It doesn't seem to bother him too much, though he does have a bit of a temper on him that seems to worsen around his days off—which fall roughly as often as the full mooon... Pictured PB is Jason Clarke.
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Lamb is the Shepherd in Madoc Yarwoods profile. The two fell back in with one another after a desperate Shepherd came to Madoc after his turning.
"Mari" is the only other female dragonkeeper. Rather than share a room like some of the male keepers, "Mari" and Gwyn are able to have (signifigantly smaller) single rooms—and Mari has made it clear that if another woman comes into the house, Gwyn will be moving, not her. "Mari" is rather tight-lipped about her family and history, but happy (enough) to chat otherwise. She knows her own mind and has a stubbornness that rivals both Howell and Gwyn. In spite of not having a formal education, "Mari" is an animagus—which counts as "history" and so she will not discuss it. Period. Suggested PB is Michelle Rodriguez.
"PRYCE"
40+ | WCAB | OPEN HOUSE | OWNER OF THE SMOKE & SCALE
Owner and frequent barkeep at the Smoke & Scale, the pub with the distinction of possessing the only public Floo in all of Avalon Glen. Becasue of this, "Pryce" knows just about everyone in the Glen—as well as everything that goes on. Though not originally from the Glen, his (late) wife was, and he returned to her home village after her death of the Laughing Plague. What he did prior to that is up to the player, but he has a seemingly endless arsenal of unexpected skills. Suggested PB is Nick Offerman.
Welcome to your seduction ;) Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:
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Please reserve your character with me before apping!
Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD
I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)
last updated may 2025
For We Have Sinned
In October of 1888, eight friends set off to perform an ancient ritual for luck. Unfortunately, what kind of luck was never specified. After that dark night, they took an Unbreakable Vow never to reveal what transpired, though the weight of the night that eight became seven still rests heavy on their shoulders as each battles with their own sins.
All names and most ethnicities flexible.
LUST
B. 1862-1866 | UCAB | GRYFFINDOR | RAKE
"Gregory" grew up on the estate south of Bridgerton, the town around which this friend group's early adventures centers. The eldest son to his parents, there was never much expectation for him to find proper occupation, so he occupies himself as...generally a rake. He remains very close friends with Cleon in particular even after the Incident. Pictured PB is Simu Liu.
ENVY
B. 1865-1866 | UCHB/MCHB | OPEN HOUSE | APPROPRIATE PROFESSION
"Evelyn" (it's a boy's name too!) is Sloth's cousin, and spent his summers from childhood through school at the estate outside of Bridgerton. With at least one older brother and a less than impressive list of accomplishments, his relationship with his parents has always been a strained one; indeed, he regards his summers as the happiest times of his childhood. Suggested PB is John Bradley.
SLOTH
B. 1862-1866 | UCAB | OPEN HOUSE | OPEN ~OCCUPATION
The only child (or at least, only son) to his parents, "Henry" has always been, at best, indifferent to what they perceive as his duties to the family. This would be less problematic (or at least, more understandable!) if he actually knew what he wanted from life instead, but he has long been cursed with general apathy. He grew up on an estate north of Bridgerton. PB is wide open, but pictured is Aaron Taylor-Johnson.
Cleon Broadmoor is the younger of the Broadmoor brothers, and the one with whom Persy has always been close. Much to his father's disappointment, he did not find a home in the Ministry of Magic or, really, any profession, preferring to live a life of excess and identify most prominently as a poet. Because of this lack of any notable income, he lives officially at the family home, though reguarly spends days or weeks at a time at the residences of friends. Reputation of 8 for being a pain in his dad's ass and not the most useful. Suggested PB is Harry Styles.
WRATH
B. Sept. 1868 to Aug. 1869 | WCMB | GRYFFINDOR | HIT WITCH OR AUROR
"Ivy" grew up in Bridgerton, though as a muggleborn, did not know any of the others until starting at Hogwarts, where she and Persy became very fast friends. Intelligent and confident but with a temper to rival any, she was never the sort of friend that the Broadmoors wanted for their daughter, but was welcomed into the group by all but Thomasin, who found her rough around the edges. Pictured PB is Amita Suman.
A secret society of scholar witches?! The Cult of Hecate, unbeknownst to literally everyone, was founded in the early 1400s by a pureblooded witch who, unsatisfied with the fact that the Men in Her Life™ wouldn't let her do anything, murdered her husband, absconded with the literal library in their home, and fled to the continent until things blew over, returning two decades later with a new name and a vision: a collection of women, regardless of wealth or blood, who are willing to eschew the norms of society and, indeed, the order of the natural world in pursuit of knowledge—and the power it brings.
This secret society observes the women around them, looking for those that might make admirable admissions to their ranks:
Unmarried and 21+
Married and 30+
Legally permitted to use a wand
Each year, no more than two of up to five candidates are admitted to their ranks, on the autumn equinox, following a one-month trial period in which they explore what the cult has to offer. Those who are accepted have a world of possibilities opened to them. Those who are not are obliviated and left on their doorsteps, oblivious not only to the cult but much of their own identities.
Though a direct democracy, they are nominally led by a High Priestess and Council of Six who handle whatever day to day matters might arise. The Fates (three seers labelled Maiden, Mother, and Crone) help to guide the Council, and the Cult as a whole in its decisions. The original headquarters, in London, burned down in 1666, and has been replaced by Gorgon House in Edinburgh, where each member is allotted a room but no one actually lives. It bosts a vast library, owlry, astronomy tower, and extensive gardens. It is unplottable, not connected to Floo, and spelled against apparition—the High Priestess serves as secret-keeper of the location, and only members may know of it.
Our Cult
Unless given an actual name, a lot is very flexible.
THE HIGH PRIESTESS
40s | MCAB/UCAB | RAVENCLAW | HIGH PRIESTESS fate favours those who seek to change it
The current High Priestess was selected by The Fates three years ago after her predecessor was found to have revealed the Cult to her husband. She has a reputation of being firm but fair—both her predecessor and her predecessor's husband were imprisoned in a painting at Gorgon House rather than obliviated or quietely offed, so there's that. She herself is a widow, having married just after joining the Cult and having lost her husband in the disaster at the Sanditon. Pictured PB is Lena Headey.
Immediate Ties:
THE IN
20/30s | MCAB | OPEN HOUSE | MINISTRY, PROBABLY go with your gut
The daughter of an auror as well, "Luna" has known the Broadmoors for years. Though externally bubbly, she and Persy have long shared a deeper intellect that has allowed them to get along well enough. It is "Luna" who will approach Persy and invite her to the Cult as a prospective member, and who will help ensure she passes the trials set before her. Pictured PB is Gina Rodriguez.
Immediate Ties:
THE CRONE
48-60 | WCPB | SLYTHERIN | SEER we are but cogs in the machine
Greatly resents being formally referred to as a Crone, and is happy to do so loudly and publicly. Impulsive as all get out, but deeply loyal. Worked as a secretary before being tapped after her 22nd birthday; the previous Crone Saw her and she's worked her way up through the Fates, who have had tragic accidents with absolutely nothing to do with her. Honest. Pictured PB is Octavia Spencer.
Immediate Ties:
THE MOTHER
40-45 | UCAB | HUFFLEPUFF | SEER through sisterhood, all is possible
Really into the ~working together~ aspect of the Cult, even though there are just as many members who prefer doing their own thing. Often tries to interject herself into the projects and lives of others. Consummate peacekeeper. Pictured PB is Holly Marie Combs.
Immediate Ties:
THE MAIDEN
20s | ACAB | OPEN HOUSE | SEER on the inside looking out
New to the ranks as of the spring of 1892, the Maiden doesn't altogether want to be here. Frankly, she never much cared for her "gift", and only a combination of pursuit by the other two Fates coupled with her own damn dreams conspiring against her got her in. Oh, she'll keep the Cult's secrets (as well as some of her own) and do her bit, but she's not overjoyed about it by any stretch. Pictured PB is Olivia Cooke.
Immediate Ties:
BELPHOEBE LESTRANGE
1850 | UCPB | RAVENCLAW | UNSPEAKABLE OR SOCIETY WIFE never let down your guard
Full disclosure, I'mma be real picky about who plays my wife, so please don't take offence if I'm not feeling it <3 Born to the middle class, Belphoebe was altogether a spinster when she met Lucius Lestrange. Her sharp mind was what earned his genuine respect in spite of her sex, and though his second wife (autumn '86), she is the only woman he's ever actually loved. Belphoebe worked in the Department of Mysteries for many years, leaving when she became pregnant with Cicero (b. summer '87), her only child. She may have returned to work after learning she is unlikely to produce more children in '89. Belphoebe does not engage overmuch with the other Cultists, but will attend votes. She was previously played. Preferred PB is Charlotte Riley.
Hello friends! Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:
Please reserve your character with me before apping!
Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on.
I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on skype, or stalk me in the cbox ;)
last updated jan. 6, 2025
THE FAMILY ROWLE
Patriarch Algernon Rowle is a control freak in the extreme. In fact, he is such a control freak that he eventually just put all his children under the Imperius Curse so he wouldn’t have to worry about them ruining everything.
Unfortunately for him, he is in a coma following a stroke and the children are Awake Now. WHAT WILL THEY DO ONCE THEY PIECE TOGETHER WHAT HE HAS DONE?
Merlin's beard, Iris should have been a boy. Oh, she doesn't want to play quidditch or wrestle or anything like that, but she has a sharp intellect and great ambitions that she expects her father to do everything in his power to quash. She pushes the line but doesn't quite cross it in any meaningful way, but grows more and more frustrated by the narrow mold her family expects her to fit into. PB is open, but should fit the family.
The firstborn son to a firstborn son, Esmond has known for as long as he can remember what is expected of him, and puts on an excellent front—when people who matter are looking. First to his nanny, and now to his governess, though, he is an absolute hellion prone to distruction, chaos, and general mischief. PB is open, but should fit the family.
____ Rosier b. 40+ | UCPB | Slyther/Claw | Suggested PB: Tim Roth but open
On the surface, he is the epitome of a traditional pureblood member of the ton—reserved, formal, and seemingly rigid in his ways. His attire is always impeccably tailored, and he adheres to the highest standards of decorum. Vera considers him insufferably boring and stuffy, viewing his public adherence to tradition and propriety as a sign of a dull personality.
However, behind the scenes she couldn't be more wrong. In his youth he was a keen underground boxer. How he is the mysterious Viper (or some other pseudonym), that runs many of the better underground boxing events, as well as dog fighting and periodic dragon baiting events. If it's illegal and rich men like doing it - chances are he has a hand in it. He also deals in rare and sometimes illegal magical artefacts.
He has been married at least once before - and has children of varying ages, but no living sons. He needs an heir.
He is a friend of her parents, possibly more her mother than father. They each think the other is boring and 'typical'. Her mother at least see's Vera as a potential source of heirs for him. No specific endgame, but open to chat - but I would like them to be terrible influences on each other.
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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.
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+ repopen 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+ repWildflower'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+ repopen 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!
Hello friends! Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:
Please reserve your character with me before apping!
Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on.
I'll give you two weeks after loosing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
If you have any questions about any of the characters below, fire off a PM to Aldous Crouch, catch me on Discord, or stalk me in the cbox ;)
last updated jan. 18, 2025
Dramatis Personae
Erasmus is a consummate Slytherin: he always wants more, and as far as he is concerned, damn well deserves it. This extended to his romantic life where, in addition to the traditional wife, he took a lover, Emmeline Picquery, in New York, which he frequented. The two were linked for many years, resulting in the birth of one Albion Picquery.
Names are flexible. Ethnicities should be either black or white.* * Obviously first on board will have a great deal of impact here xD
Our Patriarch
THE HEAD OF THE FAMILY
1830ish | UCPB/UCHB | SLYTHERIN | BUSINESS/WIZENGAMOT*
Erasmus did something out of character when he learned of his youngest's death: he recognized he had made a mistake. None of his children, in his estimation, were worth inheriting what he had amassed in his life—indeed, born to the lower reaches of the middle class, he had climbed quite far in his decades of life. True, that was mostly their shortcomings, but also his own.
Time for a ringer, then.
Erasmus and Albion have never been close, nor has their relationship been a very paternal one, but Erasmus believes he loves all his children, and believing is just as good as that actually being the case. Besides, his boy is sensible, capable, and the only embarrassment about him is his birth—something that can surely be overcome. Best case scenario, as Erasmus sees it, Albion's arrival kicks his other children into gear. Worst case, the American proves to be the best man for the job. Either way, it's going to be entertaining.
Erasmus is charismatic and good-humoured, but not a fool. Why he kept Albion a secret is up to you! Pictured PB is Denzel Washington.
THE GARDEN TOOL
1865-1869 | UCAB | GRYFFINPUFF | PROFESSIONAL QUIDDITCH
The eldest son until that other one strode through the door, Scorpius is, by all accounts, the product of privilege. The Problem, According to Erasmus: he is a quidditch player and has absolutely zero ambition. Well, he has always possessed drive, it's just been directed in wholly wrong areas. A gambling ring during his Hogwarts years. Collecting women like pokemon cards. He is a rake, through and through, and while reformed rakes might make the best husbands, Erasmus isn't certain this one will reform enough to lead the family into the next generation.
His initial reactions to Albion's arrival have centered around indignation and amusement, oscillating between the two quite frequently. Once Ursa starts whispering in his ear, will jealousy rear its ugly head? Will broom sports be enough to bond the brothers? Pictured is Rome Flynn
THE MUNDANE
1867-1871 | UC SQUIB | SLYTHERDOR | GENTLEMAN OF LEISURE
Cygnus is, by all accounts, a good person. He is intelligent and just. The Problem, According to Erasmus: He also has no magic. At all. Not a single, magical bone in his body. In the muggle world, he would have been the ideal heir, but this is a whole other ball game.
His initial reactions to Albion's arrival have centered around shock and confusion, but may turn to distrust once Ursa starts whispering in his ear. Pictured is Alfred Enoch
THE BRAINS OF THE OPERATION
1870-1875 | UCAB | SLYTHERCLAW | DEBUTANTE FOR NOW
The only daughter, Ursa inherited the best and worst from her parents. From her mother, beauty and the gift of anticipating the needs and desires around her, but also a bitter streak. From her father, a shrewd mind and charisma, but also an innate insincerity that even she doesn't quite realize. The Problem, According to Erasmus: she is a woman. It's as simple as that. Look, Erasmus was an early adopter of the concept of the American Dream, but even he's too conservative to apply that to women. She will be lovely and marry well and then he will see her on holidays. She, however, is not at all content with this.
Of all the children, Ursa is the only one to see Albion's arrival as what it is a threat. She will try to get her brother's on side, to create a united front—but this chess; it requires a longer game. Pictured is Arsema Thomas
Immediate Ties:Albion Picquery Potential Ties: You see all those eligible bachelors? The wealthy debutantes? Them. Double Duty:Lady Love
Our Supporting Players
THE ICE QUEEN
1840-1848 | UCAB | NOT HUFFLEPUFF | SOCIALITE
To say [b]Lenore was startled when her husband's son showed up at her London address is... an understatement. Absolutely livid is probably closer to the mark. This ire is directed most fully at her husband—though never outside the family; she would never air dirty laundry. To Albion, she maintains a tactic of simply pretending he isn't there. Even at the same dinner table. Pictured is Lena Headey
Immediate Ties:Albion Picquery Potential Ties: The women of society, you know how one does.
THE WEE GHOSTIE
1878 | UCPB/UCHB | OPEN HOUSE | SPIRITUAL NUISANCE
Rigel was born the baby of the family, but now, is doomed to roam the earth long after the rest of them are dead. A freak accident at the 92/93 new year took the lad's life but he was not about to shuffle off the mortal plane. Enter: his ghost era. His parents and siblings are all varying degrees of horrified that he's still ~around. Fortunately, he spends most of the school term with his friends/causing problems at Hogwarts. Pictured PB is Miles Brown.
THE ALLY?
1855-1867 | UCAB/MCAB | OPEN HOUSE | OPEN OCCUPATION
Lenore's nephew, Clifford grew up with a generally good relationship with his cousins, and is the sort to ingratiate himself with those around him. He and Albion develop a tentative friendship not long after the latter's arrival. Is it genuine, though, or has Clifford worked out Erasmus' intentions—and decided to try to steal the metaphorical crown for himself? Pictured is Fabien Frankel.
Hello friends! Before we get started, I do have a few policies regarding my adoptables:
Please reserve your character with me before apping!
Obviously, I'd prefer activity from anyone to take these on XD If, after six months, I don't think you're doing much with them (I have very lax standards, don't worry!), I reserve the right to ask you to give them up so someone more active may take them on.
I'll give you two weeks after losing a character in an AC before I put them back up for grabs! If you drop them via Maintenance, they become immediately available again. If you just want to temp drop them, talk to me first! :)
Anyone picking up one of my ads must include the family and personality sections. I provide the family in all my applications so just mentioning the names is quite fine by me. Personality can be as minimal as three basic traits, just so I know for sure that our ideas of the character mesh.
The Seldens, originally from the Midwestern United States, are an upper Middle Class family with a dark secret — there is an apparent blood curse that has impacted the family since 1785. Female Seldens die of a "wasting illness" that healing magic can't touch. Morrigan here has been researching dark magic — going so far as to make an Unbreakable Vow — for the past decade+ of her life in an attempt to break the curse.
— Last updated May 31st, 2025 —
Newland Selden
B. 1835 | MCHB | ILVERMORNY | FORMER SHIPPING BUSINESS OWNER, NOW ???
Morrigan's father, Newland, was raised to take over the family business when his older brother had no head for numbers (or interest.) He did just that, married Blanche Thwaite fairly young, and started having children — and losing his daughters to the curse. After Blanche died in 1870, and after the Great Chicago Fire impacted their business offices, Newland began doing large amounts of research into the curse. He also married a British woman, sold the business off, and moved to Britain. He is incredibly indulgent of Morrigan, and has a strained relationship with Lear. His now-wife and younger sons are super flexible, (so if anyone wants to plug in as in-laws that's available, and generally you have free reign to do what you want with them!)
Pictured is Laurence Fishburne, with alternatives to be black or mixed race.
Please contact me prior to making an app! (Discord or PM)
I am notoriously bad at picking play-bys, so Mr. Lewis is open to whatever suggestions you got; just run them by me first <3 Be aware that, however, if one of his sons are already taken (you can find their adoptable post here!), he will need to look somewhat similar to them (i.e. at least partially match ethnicity).
Please fill out the family section (you can find related some characters in Rho's profile) and give at least 3 traits in the personality section
Anything in bold is something I would prefer not to be changed when you start making your app; if you have questions or want to bounce ideas off me, feel free to reach out! (you’ll notice not much here is bolded ;) )
I’m pretty lenient on activity – I would, obviously, prefer you to be active with my plottables but sometimes IRL happens; if one of my plottables goes inactive during AC, I’ll reach out to you to see what’s up. If you’re losing muse or don’t have time for as many characters, there’s nothing wrong with that, just let me know and I’ll put the character back up! As long as you communicate, it’ll be fine <3
"i'm almost me again - (he's) almost you"
WIDOWED MR. LEWIS 31 (*1863) | slythclaw | mcpb
werewolf, hiding it
open occupation
flexible/open history (outside of Rho's history)
An uncertain love interest:
Mr. Lewis is not prepared for how much his SIL reminds him of his late wife… From her face, to the way she walks and talks, and even to how her hair curls, it’s all so very much like Flossie; it’s jarring, no doubt. It stirs memories and feelings he’s been ignoring while trying to run his house, raise his sons, and – nowadays – keep his secret well-hidden. It’s rather unacceptable, how he’s feeling: he loved his Flossie – enough to marry a step down, society be damned. And now, her little sister – one that willing abandoned kith and kin for some shady brute whom people only know existed because he was unchecked werewolf (can you see the irony?) – is back, in his home, helping him, hiding him, and working, but that’s another matter entirely reminding him of his dead wife. Yet, regardless of all else, she's paramount in the success of his new life-long plan - she has to stick around.
Rhoda is, frankly, going through the motions of existence; they lost the love of their life, the one person who accepted them unconditionally and even encouraged their oddities if only so they’d be happy… And it was their fault. Then, a chance at redemption: Rhoda is back in Wizarding England, in Hogsmeade, and they’ve signed themself up to help Mr. Lewis with his “illness” (and, yes, his household). Despite how droll life is now, they're giving somebody like Ralph a shot at a real life – the kind of life they and Ralph could not and would never get. Unfortunately – apparently – Rhoda has a type and their late sister’s brooding husband (with that glimmer of darkness within him, either born of his curse or desperation or both) at least partially fits the bill. It's frankly regrettable. However, while there is friction between the two (the unpleasant, unfriendly kind), the both are united in a similar goal: to keep this charade up for everyone’s sake… And that might be enough common ground to spark a fire.
There’s already enough tension between the two, as Rhoda chafes against being back in “proper” society and Mr. Lewis tries to keep everything as ordinary as possible to outside observer, so the situation at hand will surely not help. The question is: will the pair fight this? Embrace it? Both, perhaps, with one choosing to embrace their budding feelings while the other rejects the whole idea? Maybe, at some point, the roles might even switch? There are certainly plenty of possibilities… But no matter the decision, the facts remain: their BIL’s “curse” could ruin everything for everyone in the family and Rhoda is a possible weak-link, a historically loose cannon, altogether unknown to him… This could end quite tragically.
For starters, I'm open to this becoming an end-game kind of deal… or completely crashing and burning; as this is only a starting point, nothing is set in stone (and I’m flexible enough for plans to change from one option to another, if we change our minds as we go!).
I see this attraction first dawning on Mr. Lewis, sparked mostly by the superficial ways the Rho reminds him of his lost wife – he will realize that Rhoda isn’t Flossie quickly enough, but the implications of that are open to interruption (and I’d love to brainstorm with you if you want); I also see there being a bit of an inverted Florence Nightingale effect on Mr. Lewis, at least at first, where the continued care given to him (however begrudgingly) by Rhoda fuels (to whatever degree you see fit) these blooming romantic feelings for them as time passes – but whether that lasts or not is anyone's guess. Rhoda will slow on the uptake of their attraction, because they really don’t want to admit that stuffy, proper Mr. Lewis – so different from rowdy Ralph – could stir their somewhat dormant heart.
made by the wonderful bee <3
Rhoda is rather detached from gender, but is perceived as female.
Personal narration/OOC is they/them; others IC use she/her.
» 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!
» PBs & ethnicities are wide open!
» Graphics included!
My Ministry Papa needs his flock! (and maybe his Ministry Mama?)
All of the included ideas are first or second year Aurors-in-Training; names/pbs/genders are all super flex, feel free to mix and match ideas that catch your eye! Last year's graduates (first year AITs) would have been born in late 75-76, but before that (second year AITs) as early as Sept-Dec 1874 (I think, the age math isn't my strong suit lol) Graduating seventh years looking to get into the AIT program welcome as well! These are just springboards to coax people into joining meeee (and you know the other 6 people playing someone in the department)!
Please please please double them up with other applicable ads!
I'll be back with more, they got scooped up!
"Babbit" Clara Galle
1874-76| W/MCAB | unattached | rep 6+ AIT
Babbit is out to prove herself useful in the world. Whatever the backstory is, she's running from it, far and fast. Her best skill is Potions & Antidotes. Maybe she considered healing or being a mediwtich, maybe she's got a dark secret. Maybe she just wants to prove herself better than some of her peers. Whatever it is, she's got a thirst to be the best and she is not willing to back down. Teo is impressed so far, but thinks she needs to conquer her demons before this becomes a true success. Interest Expressed by Elaine
"Henderson" David Iacono
1874-76 | w/M/UCAB | unattached | 6+ repAIT
The scholar of the group, Henderson does better in theory than in practice. He aced all of his NEWTs with grandiose ideas of joining the ministry in a "respectable" field. Is he in over his head? Is he working through it? Is he scared shitless? Does the fear of failure keep him propelled forward? Let's find out! Mateo's opinion here is "wait and see".
RULES
❧ Please let me know that you wish to reserve a character before apping or registering them! I prefer to take a look at the app before they are registered. Reserves last up to a month, though feel free to ask for an extension.
❧ Suggested PBs are just that—suggested—but please run alternative PBs by me before reserving them!
❧ If you drop a character suddenly and without notice, they go back up for adoption. I'm willing to keep a character under your name if you have to drop them temporarily.
❧ I reserve the right to refuse adoption.
❧ Still looking as of May 11, 2025
Chrysanta Ruskin b. 1872 | MCHB/Half-Vampire | Slytherin House | Ministry | Lili Reinhart
Sweetie and Chrysanta have been best friends since some time in their first year of Hogwarts. Both were known as some of the meaner girls in school... until the half-breed ban. Sweetie and Chrysanta went through a lot during that time and stood with one another through it all. Chrysanta knows a lot about the details from Sweetie's perspective regarding the Handsome Incidents. Since graduating (a year late due to the ban), Chrysanta found herself employed somewhere in the Department for the Regulation & Control of Magical Creatures and has been a prominent advocate for half-breed rights and revoking the marriage ban.
In the wake of the Ministerial Election, Chrysanta likely wishes to move forward with activism work even without Sweetie's active backing. Their friendship may or may not have some tension that comes with political stress, but they still have each other's backs.
She's been previously played twice.
Mrs. Patton b. 1837-1843 | UCAB | Open House | Socialite | Catherine Tate
Mrs. Patton took Sweetie under her wing when Sweetie joined The Society for the Transfiguration Arts. Mrs. Patton has been a member for several years and is an accomplished witch in the magical subject. One or more of her own children may have even joined the society themselves. She definitely has a few daughters, some now married, and she has at least one son and may have more. Her personality is largely open, as long as it isn't one that would clash to severely from Sweetie's. She may or may not be attempting to hurl one of her eligible sons at Sweetie.
She was the main face for campaign managers in Sweetie's campaign and played an active roll. This likely had an impact on her reputation.
"Cora" is a woman in a high ranking Ministry role (Dept Head, Assistant Head, Wizengamot) or other powerful position with a reason to care about Ministry policy. In any case she interacts with Oz semi-regularly, disagrees with him about some policies, and is NOT afraid to say so. Her blunt antagonism is his style of flirting, so this situation is primed for development of romantic or sexual tension (at least on his side! Could be one-way!)
Everything is open. Existing or refurbished characters welcome <3 I would prefer she didn't work at Sina's hospital but for the right character I'd flex.
Pictured is Carrie Coon but anyone who has HBIC energy would do. Reserved: Arcadia
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