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.
Complete a thread started and set every month for twelve consecutive months. Each thread must have at least ten posts, and at least three must be your own.
Did You Know?
Did you know? Jewelry of jet was the haute jewelry of the Victorian era. — Fallin
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Guidelines:
❧ Please contact me before picking up one of my adoptables!
❧ I reserve the right to refuse adoption though this is also unlikely.
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❧ Coding lovingly stolen from Lady
The Old Love
b. 1862-1864 | ACHB | Any House | Open Occupation | Open Marital Status
This plottable is for the young woman that I mentioned in Harleys app:
"1879-1880: This is also the year he begins a sweetly innocent romance with a girl that also attends Hogwarts. He is thrilled when he has the chance to dance with her at the Coming Out Ball. Their romance continues past Harley's graduation though nothing untoward aside from stolen kisses, lingering hand grazes and blushes happen between them."
They were basically informally courting as Harley planned to formally court and propose to her once he had his own shop established. This changed in 1882. In June of 1882, Harley was sent off onto the Hogsmeade Trail which he barely survived and was left traumatized by. His issues relating to what happened to him lead him to break things off with his love, believing she deserved much better than him and doing so "for her own good".
"Drowning in his own misery, his romance drops off as he stops contacting her and rebuffs her efforts. She is better off without him, he feels. She can meet someone better, someone unbroken."
These are the only details that need be kept, everything else is open! Does she still hold a candle for him? Does she hate him now? Is she married? Has she stayed single? These are all up to you.
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 jan. 6, 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 jan. 6, 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.
GREED
B. 1866-1867 | MCAB | SLYTHERIN | GHOST
"Thomasin" was Perseophone's very first friend, and while their personalities did diverge, they remain fond of one another even after her quite mundane death in 1889, a year to the day after the Incident that killed her only sibling. She always wanted more from life—to marry up, to be wealthy and respected, though now she most wishes for life. While at the time of the Incident she was engaged, whether or not the wedding happened before her own demise is up to you. Pictured PB is Mia McKenna Bruce.
"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.
❧ Consult me please before you claim any of my bbies!
❧ Reservations last two weeks, after which they will be put up for adoption again unless I hear otherwise.
❧ In the same vein I'd prefer you to keep them active, however if you're having trouble juggling real life just shoot me a message and we might be able to work something out.
❧ If your character goes inactive during an AC, I'll talk to you and see if you're planning on reviving them!
❧ When making your app, please include a full personality section (really, a brief paragraph will do) and immediate family section! Most of the family section will be readily available via my characters.
Last updated: 3 April 2024
Welcome to the Iron Fang Inn. Having been given management of this new establishment, there will soon be a bunch of new faces that Hestia must get to know (some she may already know). Each of them criminals possessing their own agenda and cunning, and none of them trusting the other, they must learn to operate as a group; maybe even a family. All of their lives depend upon the survival of this inn where black market materials are laundered through.
This is loosely inspired by the TV show Yellowstone, so do be aware that I aim to make this plot a bit more gritty, with possible mature themes & violence. Rest assured that nothing would be sprung on you (unless you want lmao), but these guys are in the criminal world which never comes with sunshines and rainbows xD
Hestia is the first woman on the premises, and tasked with keeping everyone in line. The pressure is on her to keep everyone together, however that's going to be difficult when there's significant in-fighting. The Tongue can be anywhere within the inn, but can often be seen at the front desk with The Tail, and will send The Tail after anyone who she thinks may be suspicious. Should someone need persuading to reveal their information, it's The Tongue and Stomach that are in charge of making sure that information is passed on.
Chef
❧ THE STOMACH ❧
Hestia has a former friend who saved her one night from an assault. They would have stayed friends except when Hestia punched the assaulter in return, the guy had charges drawn against Hestia and called the friend as a witness. The Tongue was blackmailed into a) not telling and b) testifying against Hestia. He is now just returning from abroad for this job, however neither of them have any idea they’re about to be thrown together. Their reunion is not going to be pretty. The Tongue oversees the daily schedule of The Ribs, and acts as the brawn to keep them in check - and anyone who passes through who doesn’t adhere to the rules.
The Housekeeper
❧ THE HEAD ❧
In charge of the house keeping staff, The Head is in charge of transportation of the goods that pass through. Guests check in for at least one night, leave their proclaimed goods in their rooms for The Ribs to collect, who then report to The Head and The Stomach.
Welcome Witch
❧ THE TAIL ❧
Skilled with a sharp eye and acute intelligence, the Welcome Witch is tasked with checking everyone in at the front. Often working in tandem with The Tongue at the front desk, they are the eyes and ears of the establishment. To the outside world, she is merely a welcome witch, and perhaps only useful with her smile and people skills. The rest of the Iron Fang employees know this is quite the opposite. Acting as book keeper, there is nothing going on within the Iron Fang that The Tail isn't aware of. Everything that passes through the inn, she knows about. Skilled in stealth and tracking, in the event that someone needs to be followed, she is dispatched.
While the above positions are limit to one person only, the below can have as many as possible. These folks may be those who need part time jobs, and may be entangled with The Merchant of Oblivion already as couriers, rooks, pawns or even targets.
Housekeeping & Wait Staff
❧ THE RIBS ❧
Housekeeping staff are responsible for collecting the merchandise and reporting the findings to The Head & The Heart. Wait Staff are in charge of making sure every formula and that passes through is up to standards. They report to the The Head & The Heart.
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
OUR WOULD-BE CHANGE-MAKERS
In the fall of 1892, Clementine Greengrass Discovered Feminism. In the time since, it has more or less become her identity, but also a convenient way to irritate her brother—huzzah! While the movement itself is composed of a wide variety of people, what follows is small group with whom she is closest.
If the ads below require minimal modifications to fit an existing character or a want ad you want to pick up, please let me know as these are all just rough outlines! Names, faces, ethnicities, etc. are completely open. Names in particular—I'm literally just giving them placeholders from Grey's Anatomy xD
CRISTINA
B. 1873-1874| UCAB/MCAB | SLYTHERCLAW | NO EMPLOYMENT
"Cristina" was in school with Clem, either in her year or the year ahead. However, outside of shared classes, they did not have much to do with one another—separate friend circles, interests, etc. As Clementine's interest in feminism has grown, however, the pair have grown close, with Clem admiring/looking up to "Cristina's" dedication and knowledge of the world. "Cristina" is practical and confident, but not straight-up inappropriate. Face and ethnicity are wide open! Pictured is Alisha Boe.
MEREDITH
B. 1870-1875 | MCAB | OPEN HOUSE | NO EMPLOYMENT
Much more like Clem in the traditional sense: started out in feminism as a form of low-key rebellion, but a bit more Serious than Clem. The two spend a great deal of time together, and part of Clem wants to set "Meredith" up with her brother—after all, they get on so well, why shouldn't they be sisters? Face and ethnicity are wide open! Pictured is Nicola Coughlan.
GEORGE
1865-1870 | MCPB/MCHB | HUFFLECLAW | LOW-RISK MINISTRY
"George"... never really intended to find himself attending rallies for women's suffrage or in the company of anyone who could remotely be considered "radical" or "revolutionary". Honestly, he just started doing these things as a means to bond with his sister "April". Very much along for the ride, "George" sees that women are just as capable as men (or at least pretends to), but will never be particularly vocal on the subject. Face and ethnicity are wide open! Pictured is Sam Clemmett.
"April" works. Not just that, but she works in a job that is appropriate and highly educated. Indeed, it is simply mad to her that women in her position can't vote, and that women are actively discouraged from being in her position to begin with. She has made a (perfectly breakable) vow not to get married until women have equal voting righs to men. She is George's sister. Face and ethnicity are wide open! Pictured is Ruby Stokes.
____ 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.
^ Look what Lady did ^
May 30, 2024 – 8:16 PM
Last modified: May 30, 2024 – 9:53 PM by 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.
RESERVED
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.
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.
» 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!
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!
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Last modified: November 2, 2024 – 1:07 PM by Samuel 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!
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 leading men of the family.
Third-born son Samuel Griffith is determined to pull his dysfunctional family out of its downward spiral. To stop the squandering of the estate by his eldest brother and his father, he committed a capital crime -- he 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.
'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.
Agatha is now on the marriage market. Her father has already procured a number of unsuitable matches for her and she has suffered many indignities in being made to try to win their favour.
With her fathers sudden decline, the task of finding a husband for Agatha has fallen to her brother Samuel.
He is going to take this way too serious and he will have impossible standards for any suitors she might take a liking to (Think Anthony in season 1 of Bridgerton). Would love to make this a fun little plot.
Age range 44+ | MCHB | any house | ministry | pictured pb is Matteo Martari but open to suggestion
Ebenezer is a confirmed bachelor living in the attic of his parents' house. By day he works a low-paying job 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, or so he says (who knows what he is really doing). Ebenezer's biggest crime is his complete lack of ambition and his refusal to take on any responsibility.
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 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.
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