Welcome to Murders & Roses. This is a Victorian Era RRG set in London during the year 1887, and based on mostly imaginary events, with some references to historical people and places . Although we encourage creativity and originality, this board is filed under "Real Life RPG", meaning that we don't accept anything supernatural.
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Kind-hearted and lively, Queen Victoria is a highly prestigious monarch, fully prepared 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 those atrocities.
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 investigating on his case, Charles' work becomes 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.
The May activity check is now closed and the inactive members have been deleted. If your character has been deleted by mistake, please pm me as quick as possible! The thread activity check is now closed as well, and all inactive/completed threads have been moved to the archives.
A lot of canon characters have been freed lately, so don't hesitate to have a look at the list
and see if anyone tickles your fancy. We are, as usual, more than happy to accept new members.
cheers, guys.
-Dorian.
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Marble Arch, at the west end of Oxford-street, nearly opposite Edgware-rd. Formerly stood outside Buckingham Palace. -- Alleys and streets: Edgware-road, Oxford-street, Fleet Street , and Baker Street.
One of the largest parks in central London, England and one of the Royal Parks of London, famous for its Speakers' Corner. The park is divided in two by the Serpentine. The park is contiguous with Kensington Gardens; although often still assumed to be part of Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens has been technically separate since 1728, when Queen Caroline made a division between the two. The place is rather posh by day and a place of social meetings, but by night, it is also a place for thieves and beggars to meet.
The name originates from the Eleanor cross erected between the former hamlet of Charing and the entrance to the Royal Mews of the Palace of Whitehall in 1291-4 by King Edward I as a memorial to his wife, Eleanor of Castile. The cross was the work of the medieval sculptor, Alexander of Abingdon.
An area of central London in the south of the London Borough of Camden, developed by the Russell family in the 17th and 18th centuries into a fashionable residential area. It is notable for its array of garden squares, literary clubs, numerous hospitals and academic institutions.
Occupies much of the central area of London, England, including most of the West End. It is located to the west of and adjoining the ancient City of London, directly to the east of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, and its southern boundary is the River Thames.
A gentleman's club co-founded by Sherlock's indolent older brother, Mycroft Holmes. Founded as a front for the British secret service. Is revealed to be the supreme and indispensable brain-trust behind the British government, who pieces together the collective government secrets and then advises the best course of action.
The palace of her Majesty in St. James's Park, built during the reign of King George IV., on the site of Buckingham House, by John Nash, and completed in the reign of William IV., but never inhabited by that sovereign, who is said to have expressed his great dislike to the general appearance and discomfort of the whole structure. This is where the Royal family stays most of the time, as well as all their servants and part of the official clerks.
An area in West London, An area of West London, especially posh and fashionable, known for its large mansions and Victorian townhouses with terraces, plus sofisticated shops and restaurants.
It is interesting to note that 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.
It can be justly described as the world's first garden suburb. A place of reasonable entertainment and strolling for people from the middle classes, either the want to show off or just have a nice walk with their families.
A large and irregular edifice, originally the seat of Heneage Finch, Earl of Nottingham and Lord Chancellor of England ... Kensington is a prestigious museum, where scholars and students meet. It is also used for rather fashionable balls.
The main prison of London and headquarters of the Metropolitan Police, responsible for law enforcement within Greater London. The name of the headquarters is derived from its original location on Great Scotland Yard, a street within Whitehall.
Baker Street is a street in the Marylebone district of the City of Westminster in London. It forms part of the A41. It is most famous for its connection to the detective Sherlock Holmes, living at 221B Baker Street
It was laid out as a residential district where most respectable people from the working class life. 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.
Far away from the city, is the security prison where the worst London's criminals are imprisoned , probably with no hope of seeing the light sun again.
This is where most of the maritime commercial business of London are led, you will thus find Dockers and pubs here. It’s a rather dreary place, especially by night.
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