| London, 1746. The Jacobite Rebellion has been crushed ... at a staggering cost. Bonnie Prince Charlie and his ilk have been repulsed, but in the fiery deluge of war, the Georgian line has been extinguished. George II and his wife Caroline have been assassinated by Catholic sympathizers, and for the first time since the death of Edward the Confessor, the Throne lies vacant and the Crown unassumed. Anyone might attain the power royal. Even you. Delve into a London of high Society, of wealth and power and the revival of noble-born fortunes in the utter collapse of effective government. War is on the horizon, and many will be the pretenders for the Crown. Barons and magnates all look towards the Court of St. James with a greedy eye, but who will have the courage and support to occupy it as King? Still, the nobility alone cannot play their game of thrones and sceptres. The affluent gentry, the knights and baronets, the merchants and squires are equally valuable, as are the tradesmen and other respectable citizenry of London. And so, too, are those of a less savory nature. The thieves, whores, assassins, and assorted na'er-do-wells have their parts to play in this grand drama. Everyone from duke to drunkard has a role in the uncertain future of a tottering kingdom. Such is the vibrant collage of high society and base ambitions which combine in Society. A MUSH currently in alpha testing, we nonetheless offer full and statted CharGen, a dug and desced grid of more than 600 rooms to explore, a dynamic (and potentially profitable) econ system, creation and vending of clothing and other personal items, a fief and land ownership system for the nobility, and even coded pregnancy and birthing. This is just the start, and already plots are being laid, designs drawn, ambitions seeded for the bitter harvest of civil war which may eventually come before the realm has a new king. And beneath this glorious backdrop, men, women, and children are born and die, fortunes are won and lost, and the domestic and political heartbeat of London continues undiminished. Everywhere from Picadilly to Cheapside hums with life and plenty of opportunities for active and fulfilling involvement. Come in on the ground floor and enjoy a diverse offering of RP, whether it's political or personal you're after. Whether you're aiming for lady-in-waiting, lady of the night, or a Lady of distinction, there is a role to be played in every facet of the gem that is Society. |
