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Wynter Thorington

Lady
Early 20s · Female
Played by MystressWordWytch
FC: Tove Kjaerran

Does it even really exist? This thing called ‘love’ she’s heard about through whispers, gossip and novels seems so far fetched and unreachable to her, given all she has seen and experienced. Which, granted, has not been all that much, still, in her limited view, she thinks romance and love are merely delusions one wraps themself in to avoid the cold hard reality that life is simply a series of logical and profitable contracts. Humanity tries to paint themselves compassionate and caring, loving and devoted, giving and nurturing – the bitter truth, however, is that no one really cares about anyone but themselves. And now, more than ever, she knows she needs to look after herself before her uncle does it for her in a way most beneficial to him and without care for her.

Moira Appleton

Requested by Konsintrate · Associated with Giovanni de Mura
30s to 40s · Female · English · Wife of the Director of the Royal Italian Opera
FC: Natalie Dormer · Negotiable
Relationship: Romance
Requested by Konsintrate · Associated with Giovanni de Mura

Moira is a well respected member of high society and married to a well-loved and respected man, the Director of the London Opera. How involved she is in that work is up to you. Her background before marrying is up to you. Her age within that range is up to you. What’s important is that she has been pursuing an affair with Giovanni for the last year. The passion as well as the tension and jealousy that is brewing is threatening to spill over and both have a lot to lose if anyone ever finds out.

Moira can’t leave her husband but can’t accept her toy moving on. Giovanni thinks he might be in love but wants to move up in society and can’t if he is entangled in an affair that goes nowhere. Both are using the other, both know better but neither can’t resist the intensity.

Much of Moira and the dynamic with Giovanni is open for discussion since this is going to be an…intimate relationship, we should form it together. The complete dynamics are up for discussion and your input is encouraged.

Lucien King

Requested by Louie · Associated with Darius King
Mid 20s · Male · British-French · Gentleman/Business owner
FC: Jordan Bolger · Negotiable
Relationship: Familial
Requested by Louie · Associated with Darius King

Lucien, known as Lux among his peers, embodies a captivating blend of charm and recklessness. His ambition drives him to pursue his desires with fervor, yet he often struggles to maintain his composure, teetering on the edge of impulsivity and emotional outbursts. Despite this volatility, he possesses an undeniable talent for captivating a crowd, his silver tongue effortlessly weaving words that could sway even the coldest individuals to his favor. Lux knows how to command attention and inspire loyalty, even as he navigates the tumultuous waters of his own emotions as a young gentleman. The type to know a man, that knows a man, and so on- his connections vary far and wide, from the dirty slums of the east end, to the grand luxury of the upper-class.

Lucien King, playfully referred to as “Lucy” among his siblings, embodies a complex duality. While he is adored in high society for his charm, he grapples with feelings of inadequacy as he constantly finds himself compared to his accomplished eldest brother. The recent passing of their father has intensified his need to prove himself, fueling a quiet frustration that gnaws at him. At the forefront of his aspirations stands The Silver Bullet, a prestigious bar and club he opened just over a year ago in the vibrant east end, even as his father’s health declined. Lucien is fiercely determined to make this establishment thrive, attracting a diverse and eclectic clientele that reflects his vision. However, the challenges of managing such a venture weigh heavily on him, and he is acutely aware that maintaining its success amidst potential troubles is a precarious balancing act.

Lord Oscar FitzMaurice

Viscount Kirkwall, heir to the Earl of Orkney
Mid 30s · Male
Played by Grim
FC: Jude Law
Played by Grim · Group: Maggie’s Place

The epitome of a carefree socialite, Oscar enjoys the easy life of a self-proclaimed artist and poet among London’s ton. Born into wealth as the eldest son of an earl, he has long been a fixture in the city’s social circles, where his lack of obligations affords him the freedom to pursue his passions as he sees fit. Always on the lookout for his next intriguing diversion, he has long embraced his image as an entertaining dilettante—not least because it distracts from his more pragmatic existence as the secretive owner of an exclusive male brothel known as Maggie’s Place.

Nyle Reid

Duke of Leeds-Westriding
Late 20s · Male
Played by Kian
FC: Léo Cressant
Played by Kian

Duke Nyle Reid’s life has been held deep within a fog for a long time; a product of compliance, of distance from his nature as a man, and a repression that buries him within the cold frontier. The premier face of English Lordship, he wears a distant smile in the common eye, but struggles to command the love and loyalty of others. Nyle’s life has long been a tapestry of formless despair, an obligation to duty, and a void of companionship. Perhaps, along the Thames, that will change.

Estelle King

Requested by Louie · Associated with Darius King
26 · Female · British-French · Gentlewoman
FC: Layla Keating · Negotiable
Relationship: Familial
Requested by Louie · Associated with Darius King

Estelle has her brothers completely wrapped around her little finger, delighting in the chaos they create, especially when it comes to her impulsive twin, Lucien. With a confident flair and a clever wit, she navigates her world with the ease of being the one and only to have been spoiled by their father, basking in the knowledge that she can do no wrong in his eyes. This adoration has only fueled her ambitions, as she sets her sights on a grand career in the arts—be it singing, dancing, or playing music. After all, with a name that means “Star,” it’s only fitting that she shines brightly in whatever endeavor she chooses.

An extrovert at heart, Estelle possesses a playful deviousness that adds a touch of mischief to her charm, making her the life of any gathering. Her brother Darius, in particular, finds himself at most ease around her out of his siblings, and the two share a bond that is both teasing and supportive. Estelle has been raised by governesses her whole life, but that’s never stopped her from asking and learning about the woman her mother had been, and perhaps that’s what sparked her passion from an early age.

Sebastián King

Requested by Louie · Associated with Character Name
22 · Male · British-French · Gentleman
FC: Kit Young · Negotiable
Relationship: Familial
Requested by Louie · Associated with Darius King

Sebastián, affectionately known as Bash to his friends and family, embodies the essence of a young gentleman. An artist at heart, he always carries a notebook and pen tucked beneath his coat, ready for whenever the muse may strike. His kindness is both his greatest virtue and his most significant flaw; it often veers into naiveté. With an upbeat attitude, Bash eagerly pursues new experiences and adventures, though his enthusiasm sometimes leads him to stumble over the very steps he overlooked along the way.

Despite being the youngest of four, he wasn’t given as much pampering as one would expect. Instead, his childhood was spent shuffling from one governess to another, along with his older twins, Lucien and Estelle. From a young age, Bash had carried guilt for a crime he didn’t commit: his mother’s death. And through the years, that nagging feeling only festered against his father’s stoicism, and his eldest brother’s, Darius, apparent avoidance. But all this is about to change with the passing of his father and his brother’s arrival home to claim the title of a baron.

Elliot Ellis

Heir to Viscount Mountmorres
24 · Male
Played by River
FC: Louis Partridge
Played by River · Group: The Ellis/de Montmorencys

This invisible, youngest son to a family blessed with wealth but cursed to live under an abusive patriarch. Elliot is an intelligent, stubborn, soft-hearted and romantic man who is trying to recalibrate to a life without his father. Sometimes lost in overly optimistic daydreams of the future, he has his head in the clouds in hopes of one day making his family proud.

Leola Holroyd

Site Canon Character
Viscountess Pevensey
40s-50s · Female
FC: Tilda Swinton
Site Canon Character · Group: The London Review

Widely known as an eccentric, the Viscountess Pevensey married well, produced her elderly husband no heirs for his failing line, and reaped the benefits of a doting spouse upon his death. With the exception of a manor house and land belonging to the crown, she got everything: Multiple expensive residences, generations’ worth of antiques, a massive yearly income, and maybe most saliently, The London Review, a weekly newspaper she has turned into her pet project.

Harold Hastings

Requested by Velvet · Associated with Cicilia Fitzroy
Mid-30s · Male · English/French · Baron Hastings
FC: Fabien Frankel · Non-Negotiable
Relationship: Family, enemy
Requested by Velvet · Associated with Cicilia Fitzroy

When Baron Thomas Hastings married Cicilia Morgan, his two grown sons were caught unaware and in utter disbelief. Their new step-mother, wed not long after the death of their own dear Mama, was a mere few years their senior! Well, from the first instance the trio never quite saw eye to eye despite Cicilia’s efforts to try and save what was left — after all, it was quite obvious that her choice of husband had never been their father, and it was to be insisted upon that Thomas Hastings was not the nice, loving kind of man one would hope for. When his father died, Harold chose to marry quickly in order to abandon the Baroness to the Dowager title, Harold made his plans to push his step-mother into her brother’s arms instead (to Wales, in fact, far away from the Hastings foothold). They have barely seen one another since, but it is said that she has claimed to push for her son’s inheritance, and now that she has pulled the strings of a man’s heart she may call herself a Duchess! Harold will fight tooth and nail to keep her from his family name, but even then, he is just a man. His friends say he is Exciting, Genuine & Punctual. Cicilia claims he is Childish, Crafty & Difficult.