WELCOME TO MURDERS & ROSES. This is a Victorian Era RPG set in 1887, London . It is mainly based upon imaginary events, with some reference to historical people and places thrown in. Although we encourage creativity and originality, this board is mostly realistic so we seldom accept anything supernatural. The only exception to this rule concerns canon characters that belong to the beliefs or art of the Victorian society.
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Kind-hearted and lively, Queen Victoria is a highly prestigious monarch, fully prepared to exert a heavy influence on all aspects of political and social life. In spite of the growing rumours about the two murderers known as "London's Nightmares", the Queen wishes to remind Londoners of the courage and honour of British people, asking them to show no fear and promising that justice will be brought upon those guilty of atrocities.
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Lord Carmichael
Lord Carmichael is an English nobleman who decided to pursue a career as a private investigator. At the beginning, it was just as hobby, but when his wife was murdered by the insane killer known as "Scarlet Rose" while he was investigating on the case, Charles' work became an obsession, a way to get his revenge.
A handsome, reckless and narcissistic young man who became enthralled by the idea of a new hedonism. He indulges in every kind of pleasure, moral and immoral. He jealously hides his painting, which, due to a spell cast upon it, makes him immortal.
Proud and extraordinarily intelligent, Holmes has become a rather well-known name. Along with his trusty friend and confidant, Dr John Watson, Sherlock Holmes has of late been striving to tie up loose ends amongst murders and perilous plots. As Professor Moriarty makes an appearance after the ill-fated waterfall incident, Holmes is struggling to contend with the many cases put toward him.
This month's Activity Check is now over. Please PM an admin as soon as possible if you have neglected to post there yet; inactive accounts will begin to be deleted. In other news, the London Gazette is now working to keep track of important events that occur around London! If you have any juicy bits of information, PM Adelaide June. I also have to thank Tia for being so helpful.
Karrie
21/04
We have decided to opt out of v5 for the moment, for fear it would greatly mess up the coding and confuse our members. This will not be an issue again until the end of this year. A big thank you to Tia for being, as usual, super helpful. <3
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A Royal park of London, one of the largest in the center of the city. Famous for its Speakers' Corner, it is divided in two by the Serpentine. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens. The place is rather posh by day, a place of social meetings, but by night, it is also a place for thieves and beggars to gather.
A fashionable residential area of central London, south of Camden. It is notable for its array of garden squares, literary clubs, hospitals and academic institutions.
This neighborhood, centered around the church, occupies a good part of the central area of London, including most of the West End. It is situated directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is the River Thames.
A club for gentlemen only, co-founded by Sherlock's indolent older brother, Mycroft Holmes. It is partly a front for the British secret service, the eminent and indispensable power behind the British government, inquiring and dictating the best course of action.
The palace of her Majesty in St. James's Park. This is where the Royal family stays most of the time, along with all their servants and part of the official clerks.
An area of West London, known to be especially posh and fashionable, with its large mansions and Victorian townhouses with terraces, its sofisticated shops and restaurants.
THE GLOBE THEATRE, FAMOUS FOR ITS ASSOCIATION WITH WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, IS A THREE-STOREY, OPEN-AIR AMPHITHEATRE. THE GLOBE FEATURES OPERA, PLAYS AND ORCHESTRAS FOR THE PEOPLE OF LONDON TO ENJOY FROM THEIR SEATS, OR A PLACE FOR OTHERS TO PERFORM.
St. Pancras Church, erected in 1819, was the first Christian church built in Great Britain in the strict Grecian style. This is where most catholic people meet, especially the ones belonging to the middle class.
A place of mild entertainment for people from the middle classes, either to show off or just to have a nice stroll with their families. A pleasant residential area for people of the middle class.
A residential district for respectable people from the working class. It is not exactly heaven, but still relatively sure and inhabited by honest working people, mainly factory workers.
The most famous and expensive brothel of the neighborhood. Prostitutes may be found inside or walking down the street. They may look harmless, but they rule here, so pay them due respect if you don’t want any trouble.
The poorest, cheapest, most sordid place in London. You’ll find dubious pub and brothels there. You may also encounter trouble, if you are not careful.
This is where most of the maritime commercial exchanges of London happen, you will thus find dockers, factories and pubs there. It’s a rather dreary place, especially by night.
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