Looking for a MMF rp-F seeking two M players-revamp

Started by Verasaille, October 23, 2016, 07:33:11 PM

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Verasaille

I have been brainstorming with TyCaine about a plot involving an 18th Century woman and her two loves.




Harriet Elizabeth Jorst-Downing, the only daughter of the late Lord Jorst-Downing, has inherited his entire fortune. Unfortunately for her, she is not in control of her vast fortune, that is in the hands of her first cousin. She needs to find a husband she can control, so that she might enjoy the benefits of being married and do the things she wants to do, without impairment. The only good thing about it all is that her first cousin is in the Colonies, trying to establish some kind of dynasty there. He loaths the aristocracy of England and wants to be his own man, not beholden to some King who cares little for his subjects. He has taken advantage of his position as her legal guardian to attempt to squander her fortune.

The only way to get it away from his control is to marry. Preferably to a man of her choice. Easier said then done! She is pretty, and always dresses modestly, but her status as unmarried and alone at age 21 makes her suspect. Rumors abound of her so called 'missing suitor', a man she claims went off to war before he wed her. Scandalous enough as it was,  the gossips had her as a 'fallen' one, even though she had done nothing to earn that scorn.  Some called it a romantic tragedy, others thought it was an excuse to take advantage of the pity of her peers. They all knew her circumstances. Her mother died in childbirth trying to give her father the son he desired. Her father had died of syphilis. She was alone, but not without resources.

A manor house that had stood for ages, a very devoted staff of servants, and a solicitor that had served her father making sure that the cousin did not spend all of her inheritance. It was he who had suggested this reception. He told her the best way to find a husband was to circulate amongst the gentry until she found one she could manipulate. Well he knew of her willful temper and her manipulative nature. He had known her since she was a babe, even to being at her christening. She had her father wrapped around her little finger at a young age. It was devastating for her to lose him. But his manner of death was even more gruesome, as he suffered for years until the disease took him. She also knew where he picked it up. The gentry were in the brothels more than most realized. It was there that disease ran unchecked.

"Hattie", as she was known to her lady friends, was still a virgin, though she was well aware of self pleasure. She was afraid of actual intercourse, not only because of the stigma attached to it since she was unwed. But also because of the diseases. But she was a romantic at heart. She wanted a man to literally worship her. On his knees, pleasuring her at her command. Affectionate without being controlling, and willing to do anything for her. Someone like her father, who doted on his only daughter and lavished gifts and attention.

Now I know this all seems like a plot that would work well with another person either as the cousin or the solicitor, but we decided that the fast becoming rage amongst the gentry of a  study of the mind and its peculiarities might spark an interest in a very well known and respected Doctor. Now this doctor would know both Hattie and the noble as contemporaries, though he only began seeing Hattie when she complained of distress in her nether regions. How he treats her, would be an interesting rp all on it's own.

(Based on this wiki on psychology if you need a reference:)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_psychology

Paying particular attention to the section on "Mesmerism".
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This is a quote from TyCaine, in our PM's to each other:

The original idea had the three main characters as adults, both males were in their late twenties while the woman was early to mid 20's, and it was set around 1816 shortly after the battle of Waterloo. The original idea had me writing an intro for my character, a nobleman who went to war as an officer in the 95th Rifles, returns as a hero and, since his father passed away while he was at war, he is now the Marquess and holds a seat in parliament, neither of which he's particularly happy over having gotten far more used to his time in the Army and the simpler life it offered.  You could think of him as a Richard Sharpe-esque character, only instead of being raised from the ranks he was, in fact, a son of a peer.
With his father's death though he was required to return and fill his father's seat on parliament, and become the Marquess, on top of that he would need a wife of the nobility, another prospect he's not entirely happy with.

The other male we suggest was not of the nobility, but was of the professional class (so not a commoner as such, respected as a Dr) who followed in his father's footsteps to become a Dr, but then started looking into the secrets of the mind, and psychology, which was a barely known, fledgling study at the time.

We realized the Dr and the soldier needed some connection, so we postulated that since they are of about the same age, perhaps they grew up together. The son of a noble playing with the visiting son of the family Dr, so they would know each other, perhaps even love each other as brothers, until the nobleman, required by family tradition to serve in the military, leaves for foreign parts only to find he prefers the life of a soldier, over the life of a noble and is gone for several years, serving through the Peninsular War up to the battle of Waterloo. The son of the Dr meanwhile studies and follows his father as a Dr, becoming intrigued by the mysteries of the mind he stumbles upon the Lady, and the slow process of his turning her into a dominatrix (perhaps without even realizing he is warping her perspective or perhaps awakening the potential in her that was already there and just needed an outlet) only to then essentially become the slave to the mistress, doing whatever she wishes while keeping their relationship a secret...

And then from there we would lead into the above with her needing to wed a noble, the nobleman who is also an eligible bachelor returning and making his first appearance since returning at the ball, where she spies him and set her sights on him... The Lady would be there with the Dr as escort, where the Dr introduces the Lady and the soldier and sparks fly as the Lady instantly sees the soldier as perfect husband material. While the Dr would be torn between love for his friend and his affection for the woman who holds his career in her hands.

Both Verasaille and I have been tossing ideas back and forth and, as I said, though we started at one point in the story we realized we were actually half way through, and needed to back it up to explain the men's connection, and to delve into the darker side between the Dr and the Lady...  Then at some point we would move time a little and the three would be thrust together, the Lady and the Dr at first trying to hide their relationship from the soldier once she sets her mind to seduce him, but once she has the soldier enthralled in her through other methods, she introduces her first companion who already knew whom she had wed and had only let it by because it had been his friend, while the soldier is at first shocked but, with proper persuasion, and whatever kink we wish to add, he's brought grudgingly on board.

Now, the three can hardly let the rest of society know of their arrangements, so the soldier finds himself needing to do well in Parliament and as Marquess, in order to keep the money coming in so that three of them can continue their sordid relationship!

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I will let Ty add any thoughts he may have on this rp, as we continue to flesh out the two characters we have. We are open to whoever wants to join us, building a character that will fit this plot. The doctor idea is not written in stone. He could be a solicitor or another profession that would enjoy the privileged lifestyle. (Judge maybe or high ranking military? Navy would be good) I still think a doctor would work best. But someone with an intense curiosity about the workings of the mind is entirely workable.

The basic idea is for the three of us to have a love triad, with the two men being as involved with each other as they are with the woman. I expect this to be controversial for its time, that is why they have to keep it largely secret.


I think Ty and I both agree that whoever takes on this role would have to show some committment to posting at the very least of a few times a week is preferable. If you are interested, post your ideas here and include a picture you would like to use as well. Remember this is the 1800's and a period piece will include some historical references. You might think of it as historical fiction.
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Tamhansen

This sounds incredibly intriguing. If still available I'd love to apply for the role of the advisor. I can have a concept to you by tomorrow.
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Whowhatwhere

If I weren't already in a game with you, I'd bite. <3
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Verasaille

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Still looking for a couple of guys to play with me here.
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Verasaille

This is a freeform game, but I do expect it to take place in my world, and for the players to be familiar with it enough to help me improve it.

The Empress part is not set in stone. I would actually like to play a multiple set of characters. I had in mind a rogue who is adept at stealing priceless artifacts from the nobles. A cat burglar if you will, who is playing a hide and seek game with a local law enforcer who is chasing this elusive bandit. The third person can be a fence that accepts her stolen merchandise and is a scoundrel who wants to get into her bed.

Or we could play as heads of Merchant Houses set in this land with plenty of intrigue and competition. One woman who Heads a Merchant House with power to control a certain segment of trade. She is struggling to maintain her power, as others seek to undermine it. I see a possibility of the Head of another House seeking to marry her and combine their power. The third here would be an official in the Palace who manipulates trade to line his own pockets. Somehow they are each one determined to be independent and in control of their lives. But something forces them to act together and help each other. An uneasy truce leads to an Alliance, which could lead to even more intrigue and possibly deeper feelings.

I do not want an instant rapport and smut in this game. I want a gradual and competitive struggle that becomes like a dance. Each one doing things to influence or undercut the other. A game in the game, so to speak.

Please be serious in your PM to me and be willing to post at the very least of once a week, more often is great!
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Verasaille

I have also posted this in the 1x1 threads.

https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=259659.0

Still looking for two writers who will bring their own ideas and contributions to the plot. This is wide open yet on where and when. It can even be set in a historical venue on earth, maybe the Pirate Age! Or an unlikely group of three adventurers stuck in a situation where they all have to contribute to stay alive.
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Verasaille

Still very much looking for this with at least one other person. If you can write two roles and have them into each other as well as my character. Though I do think two others would be more fun. It can start out as all of us enemies if you like, and over time we can develop it into a more intimate relationship. But I do want to have a solid story with this, not just smut.

PM me with your character concept.
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Whowhatwhere

I just saw this bumped. Since we haven't played together for some time, how about it? The original setting is great, though any tweaks you want are fine too!
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Verasaille

This story is about two men who will love the same woman and each other, though it wall develop over time and not right away.  If you are interested, please have your O/O's filled out and give me an idea of what your character is like. Thanks.
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