🎩 The One-Night Bride (fantasy brothel, casual player-driven)

[Gypsy]

This is the altered writeup for the game's setup:

The One-Night Bride is a brothel located at the Bazaar (inspired by Robert Asprin's Myth Adventures setting, but without the prevalence of his characteristic slapstick humor).

The Bazaar

The Bazaar occupies its own little pocket dimension.  It is a place where people come when they want something -- and often they don't really know how they got there, or how to get back to where they came from, even if they wanted to return.   There are many ways in, and many ways out, but those ways aren't easy to nail down, and maps are obsolete before the ink even dries.  Some, blessed by magic, keen senses and/or luck can come and go as they please.  Others are locked into being able to use only the exit they came in through, and still others may never find an exit again, except through chance – and where they end up might not be someplace anyone sane would want to go.

It is a quasi-Middle Eastern setting, but there are bits of many cultures scattered about.    If it's been built, or sufficiently desired, it can probably be found at least occasionally at the Bazaar, lurking behind a door, beyond a tent flap, beneath some rusty grate or over a high wall.  It might even be found suspended and invisible, where a magician's rope trick ends in the sky.  The Bazaar is just that kind of place, and it is HUGE, a giant oasis setting with a river running through its center, crossed by bridges, ropes, ferries, and the occasional intrepid swimmer.  Boats go in, and boats go out, mostly laden with cargo incoming or outgoing, and occasionally passengers, but it is rumored that taking passage on one of these ships is an uncertain venture in itself, though many make a fortune in the import/export trade.

The One-Night Bride
The people, and creatures, who work at the brothel all found themselves at the Bazaar, one way or another.  As living in such a place is not cheap, they ended up selling what they could -- namely, some portion of themselves.  Some of them are practiced courtesans, others are hiding from things that most sane people probably wouldn't want to know about, and still others might be there because they need to pay back a debt of some kind, and some might be there just for slumming, a little excitement.   

The house is run by Madame Celeste, a succubus who usually interacts with others in human form.  She cultivates glamorous attire that she first discovered in a place called Hollywood where they created black and white illusions projected on a screen to entertain each other, lacking more robust magic.   She tolerates no violence at the One-Night Bride (other than what is bought and sold), and she keeps a security staff who can handle any big-ass baddie who thinks to disturb her establishment, those who work there, or those who come to barter for service.

Nobody is held at the brothel against their will (whether they LIKE working there is possibly another story) and anyone can leave, so long as they take only what they've earned, minus a 'small' deduction for breaking their contract with the house.  Contracts are magical agreements, tattoos that will appear when they are needed to be seen, that convey Madame Celeste’s protection upon the wearer, both bride and brothel staff.    They also convey to the succubus where the wearer is at any time, so sneaking off is not generally regarded a good idea.     The brothel workers are not prisoners, by any means, but they are expected to work when they are scheduled, and Madame Celeste is somewhat a sticker for the keeping of contracts.

Though the name of the brothel is the 'One-Night Bride', those who work there are certainly not exclusively women, and the customers are not exclusively men -- and nor are they all human, or even what they appear to be.  The statistics, if there are any regarding those who frequent the brothel, are a closely guarded secret, and usually attributed to be -- quite rightly -- little more than vicious rumor.

With the Bazaar being so huge, there are two other brothel houses, The Pink Hydra & Heaven’s Gates.   There is a long-standing rivalry between the brothels, though it is more good natured than mean-spirited, and a history of pranks being pulled, like the time when the proprietor of Heaven’s Gates snuck through a little spell that made everyone sing their negotiations for an evening, or the one where the Pink Hydra bribed the catering staff to wash all glasses with a formula made from distilled displacer beast urine that caused … things … to dodge intended targets, resulting in much frustration, hilarity, and creativity.

     

Honeycrisp & I will serve as GMs, will approve character sheets, open threads, answer questions, and facilitate game play as best as we are able.  We may also play brides/customers.   We will arrange thematic events from time to time, and perhaps suggest performances.  Hookups / scenes will be left to the players, as is posting speeds and such -- a completely casual, completely relaxed atmosphere.

All genders, all sexualities, all sexual preferences, (almost) all races, will be welcome in the game, as brothel 'brides' and as customers.  Ons/Offs and comfort levels are expected to be honored.  Everything would is consensual, of course, but arranging to fulfill non-consensual fantasies could certainly be done at player/courtesan discretion.  We ask that players be mindful of the enjoyment of their fellow players, to post within character sheet posting expectations as much as possible, and to give a heads up where there might need to be delays and hiatuses.   If players elect not to wait when a posting partner goes quiet for a length of time outside what is listed in sheets, that decision should be gracefully accepted.  Folks can always hook up again later, when timing permits and we're all here to write and have fun.  If you don't feel comfortable handling those sorts of things yourself, let the GMs know and we can assist.

Characters should fit the theme -- which is pretty broad -- but please give a thought to the quality of posts.  Readability, punctuation, spelling ... all those things should at least be more than an afterthought.  Hookups are purchased by the appeal of posts, after all.  The better a player's posting, the more that other people will want to write with them -- and creativity falls rather flat if sloppy presentation keeps others from wanting to read what's written.

The GMs reserve the right to refuse characters / players for writing that is hard to read, if we think that they would not be a good fit for the game, and, of course, for problem behavior outside the confines of fiction.

Threads
These are the threads available at the game’s outset, and threads will go in the EXOTIC: BDSM board.

Game Information
The Cast
The OOC

The Bazaar (the area outside the brothel)
Behind the Curtain (Staff business)
Production Crew (Staff Lounge)
Dressing Room (Bride/Groom Lounge)

Socializing Areas (preludes to sexy times)
The Reception Hall / Main Gathering Area
The Casbah (The Restaurant/Bar)

Socializing Area (sexy times can occur)
The Oasis (The Inner Courtyard & Pool)
Madame’s Delights (BDSM)
The Vestal Virgin (More romantic/innocent themes)
Lights, Camera, Action (for those who want to ‘perform’ for an audience / watch)

Private Rooms (where most of the sexy times should occur --to be opened at need, intended to be repurposed/rotated to limit the number of inactive threads in game without crowding threads in use)

If there is a need for another room to be opened, please let HoneyCrisp and myself know.  We don’t want to crowd people in the sexy times or other areas, but we’d prefer not to have rooms opened before there is a plan to use them.

[Gypsy]

Game Info Thread
Approved Characters
OOC
Great Room
<a href=https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=266116.0>The Oasis (The Inner Courtyard & Pool)</a>
<a href=https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=266117.0>Madame’s Delights (BDSM Room/Dungeon)</a>
<a href=https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=266114.0>The Casbah (The Restaurant/Bar)</a>

There will be 3 character sheet templates - similar, but meant to show character types easily.   Please use a picture that is not anime style, though you can put anime / secondary pics in the background information under spoilers.

Please PM character sheets to  GypsyRose & Honeycrisp for approval once they're done. 

Code is beneath each sheet for convenience.  If anyone has a question, please throw it out.

I will have links up to the Game Info thread, the Approved Characters thread, and the OOC shortly.

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COURTESEAN SHEET

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CHARACTER NAME:  XXX                                 

PLAYER:  XXX

GENDER:  XXX   

RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  XXX

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

SERVICES WILLING TO PROVIDE:  XXX

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  XXX

OPEN TO SEX WITH STAFF ON OWN TIME?  Y/N

PERSONALITY:  XXX

SEXUAL LIKES:  (include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

SEXUAL NEVERS:  (you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

POSTING SPEED:  XXX



Background (Known)  XXX

Background (Not Common Knowledge) XXX

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[b]GENDER:  [/b]XXX   

[b]RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  [/b]XXX

[b]SEXUAL ORIENTATION: [/b] Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

[b]SERVICES WILLING TO PROVIDE:  [/b]XXX

[b]PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  [/B] XXX

[B]OPEN TO SEX WITH STAFF ON OWN TIME?  [/B] Y/N

[B]PERSONALITY:  [/B] XXX

[B]SEXUAL LIKES:  [/B] [i](include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times[/i]

[B]SEXUAL NEVERS:  [/B] [i](you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times [/i]

[B][COLOR=CRIMSON]POSTING SPEED:  [/COLOR][/B] XXX

[HR][HR]

[U][B]Background (Known)[/B][/U]  XXX

[U][B]Background (Not Common Knowledge)[/B][/U] XXX






BROTHEL STAFF SHEET

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CHARACTER NAME:  XXX                                 

PLAYER:  XXX

GENDER:  XXX   

RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  XXX

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

BROTHEL ROLE:  XXX

SKILLS:  XXX

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  XXX

WILLING TO SERVICE CLIENTS?  Y/N

OPEN TO SEX WITH STAFF ON OWN TIME?  Y/N

PERSONALITY:  XXX

SEXUAL LIKES:  (include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

SEXUAL NEVERS:  (you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

POSTING SPEED:  XXX



Background (Known)  XXX

Background (Not Common Knowledge)XXX

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[b]CHARACTER NAME:  [/b][color=crimson][b]XXX[/b][/color]                                 [float=right][color=blue]PLAYER:  XXX[/color][/float]


[b]GENDER:  [/b]XXX   

[b]RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  [/b]XXX

[b]SEXUAL ORIENTATION: [/b] Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

[b]BROTHEL ROLE:  [/b]XXX

[b]SKILLS:  [/b]XXX

[b]PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  [/B] XXX

[B]WILLING TO SERVICE CLIENTS?  [/B] Y/N

[B]OPEN TO SEX WITH STAFF ON OWN TIME?  [/B] Y/N

[B]PERSONALITY:  [/B] XXX

[B]SEXUAL LIKES:  [/B] [i](include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times[/i]

[B]SEXUAL NEVERS:  [/B] [i](you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times [/i]

[B][COLOR=CRIMSON]POSTING SPEED:  [/COLOR][/B] XXX

[HR][HR]

[U][B]Background (Known)[/B][/U]  XXX

[U][B]Background (Not Common Knowledge)[/B][/U]XXX




CLIENT SHEET

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CHARACTER NAME:  XXX                                 

PLAYER:  XXX

GENDER:  XXX   

RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  XXX

SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

BROTHEL ROLE:  XXX

SKILLS:  XXX

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  XXX

SERVICES SOUGHT:  XXX

GENEROSITY:  Big Tipper / Can Pay / Looking to Dicker / Stingy

PERSONALITY:  XXX

SEXUAL LIKES:  (include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

SEXUAL NEVERS:  (you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times

POSTING SPEED:  XXX



Background (Known)  XXX

Background (Not Common Knowledge)XXX

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[b]CHARACTER NAME:  [/b][color=green][b]XXX[/b][/color]                                 [float=right][color=blue]PLAYER:  XXX[/color][/float]


[b]GENDER:  [/b]XXX   

[b]RACE/RACE DESCRIPTION:  [/b]XXX

[b]SEXUAL ORIENTATION: [/b] Heterosexual, Bisexual, Homosexual, Pansexual, Bicurious, etc.

[b]BROTHEL ROLE:  [/b]XXX

[b]SKILLS:  [/b]XXX

[b]PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION:  [/B] XXX

[B]SERVICES SOUGHT:  [/B] XXX

[B]GENEROSITY:  [/B] Big Tipper / Can Pay / Looking to Dicker / Stingy

[B]PERSONALITY:  [/B] XXX

[B]SEXUAL LIKES:  [/B] [i](include at least 3, you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times[/i]

[B]SEXUAL NEVERS:  [/B] [i](you can link to player’s O/Os, but do not ONLY link to O/Os) – remove if this character will not engage in sexy times [/i]

[B][COLOR=CRIMSON]POSTING SPEED:  [/COLOR][/B] XXX

[HR][HR]

[U][B]Background (Known)[/B][/U]  XXX

[U][B]Background (Not Common Knowledge)[/B][/U]XXX



[Cold Heritage]

Could you all give us a very rough and dirty "I want to play a male bride" or "a genderfluid customer" or such?  Just so we can all get an idea what everyone is interested in?

I want to play a male customer.

[AndyZ]

Most likely male customer

[Gilgameshian]

Hmm, an interesting concept. I'd actually be interesting in playing a "Groom" or male bride, whichever is the term they use. Not sure on the race though I'm leaning towards part-incubus or something like that at the moment.

[Florence]

The setting seems pretty broad and open to diverse ideas, so I was thinking maybe a kitsune from either actual feudal Japan, or some Japanese/Asian-inspired fantasy setting, like Kara-Tur of the Forgotten Realms or Tian Xia from Pathfinder.

A genderfluid (probably feminine pronouns, though I doubt she'd take offense to anything else, especially if she took a more masculine form... in fact, I'm not even sure what pronouns I'd use as her writer in such a form... maybe they/them/their would be better after all...) shapeshifter who often blurs the lines and takes a feminine hermaphrodite form.

Despite how much money that could probably make her, I'm thinking she'd be a frequent costumer, probable able to find her way back in more easily than most due to her inherently magical nature.

She's also probably a really generous tipper, but usually with money she stole from someone back in her native realm.

I'm not sure if anime style character images are okay or not, but either way, her 'default' appearance will likely at least take inspiration from this image: http://i.imgur.com/Y4jC804.jpg

Though if she needs to blend in, she is, again, a shapeshifter.

Her tastes would probably be very varied, but also probably very specific in any one given instance.

Also she may or may not be a servant or avatar of Inari Ōkami

Edit:

Please use a picture that is not anime style, though you can put anime / secondary pics in the background information under spoilers.

Answers that question!

[Top Cat]

I'd want to start off with an inexperienced male customer, from some other world (steampunk, urban fantasy, something else - not sure yet). If that goes well and the game is still going by the time that ends, I'll put in an experienced Dom who has been there longer than he can remember.

I like posts 3-5 times a week, with occasional flurries if my partner is up for that, and long walks on the beach. ;)

[Sephiriel]

Planning for a female customer, mostly looking for (in)experienced Grooms. Owner of one of the other two brothels (Heaven's Gate or Pink Hydra) if that is allowed - she wants to have fun while checking out the competition, as it's against her business rules to involve with her own staff. She has her needs after all and what better chance to mix pleasure with a little harmless sabotage? Let me know if that's ok with you lovely GMs.

[Honeycrisp]

Just as long as her money spends the same. (:

We have two approved characters so far, one posted, and welcome everyone's submissions!  I like the ideas that have been posted her already.

Oh and Neruda in your profile blurb, Jane?  *swoon*

[Gypsy]

Planning for a female customer, mostly looking for (in)experienced Grooms. Owner of one of the other two brothels (Heaven's Gate or Pink Hydra) if that is allowed - she wants to have fun while checking out the competition, as it's against her business rules to involve with her own staff. She has her needs after all and what better chance to mix pleasure with a little harmless sabotage? Let me know if that's ok with you lovely GMs.

Honeycrisp and I both like the idea, though we'd like to work with you on any sabotage attempts -- and, I think that Madame Celeste might be an occasional customer at whichever of the competing brothels you elect to own.  She'd be wanting to check out the competition as well.

[Honeycrisp]

I just adore Neruda.  It's like someone stroking my skin with honeyed hands whenever I read him or listen to him.

Hmm, better put that in my Ons.  (:

[Sephiriel]

You definitely should! And that is pure poetry, honeyed hands indeed. I have yet to discover a similar poet and believe me, I've searched.

Also, character sheet pm'ed your way and Gypsy's.

[Gypsy]

Also, character sheet pm'ed your way and Gypsy's.

Approved, Jane.  Honeycrisp or I will get your sheet posted and send you the header for posting format that will link back to the sheet.

I'm updating links to show the threads we've gotten set up so far.   Once anyone's sheet has been posted in the approved characters section, please feel free to hop into the OOC and discuss as you like.  Actual game play won't start until we've gotten a few more sheets

[Relikai]

I'll post in 24 hours, finally done with my assignments, and catching up with posts :)

[Gypsy]

Just to give everyone an idea of where we're at with characters: (updated 4/19/17 5:59am)

APPROVED CHARACTER LIST

BROTHEL STAFF

Madame Celeste                            GypsyRose            Female       Succubus                         Heterosexual
Psyche Makropoulos                       Honeycrisp            Female       Human                            Bisexual (hetero preference)


COURTESANS

Chantal                                         GypsyRose            Female       Human                              Heterosexual
Evithae 'Evi'                                   impishcharm         Female       Siren                                 Pansexual
Velen Fortensa                              Gilgameshian        Male           HalfElf/Incubus                 Heterosexual
Andrea Follete                               Wyatt                   Female       Cybernetic Human            Bisexual (lesbian or intersex preference, hetero as part of couple only)
Snogflog Nosebiter                         Sara Nilsson         Female       Orc                                    Bisexual (male preference, willing to take tough female clients)   

CLIENTS

Thyrnir Bjornstruck                        Cold Heritage         Male          Aes                                   Bisexual (hetero preference)
Antonio Cabrello                            Capone                  Male          Human                              Heterosexual
Semele                                         Jane Storm            Female       Daeva                               Heterosexual
Araxis                                           AndyZ                   Male           Dragon                             Heterosexual
Stephen Downing                          Top Cat                  Male           Human                             Heterosexual

[Swordmaster]

I'll submit as soon as . Easter is In the way.

[Honeycrisp]

Look at us grow.  And look at the stunning characters.  I'm so happy.

To everyone still considering putting in a sheet, please do!  I know it's the weekend and Easter is being stubbornly in the way, but we'd love to see your ideas and submissions.  More people mean more chances for pairings and stories.

[Top Cat]

It won't be tonight for me, and probably not tomorrow night (Mondays are busy at work, doubly so after a vacation day). I'll get to it when I can. =^_^=

[Wyatt]

Couldn't resist at least submitting a character sheet to the Goddesses, er, GM's (-;

[Gypsy]

Goddesses, GMs, we won't quibble.

We've got some great sheets thus far, but there's still plenty of room for characters of all types.  If you don't want to be a courtesan (bride or groom) or necessarily a client, we would also accept brothel staff,  bartender, security, etc.

Most of the posting rates listed for accepted sheets are 1-3 posts per week, so it should be a relaxed sort of atmosphere.  Game kickoff in earnest likely by Friday at the latest, perhaps sooner with sheets/time allowing.

[Gypsy]

We're about ready to start off on posting, but the game will continue recruiting.  Below is a listing of current characters, and I'll leave a link here to a few threads for those who are interested:

Game Info Thread
OOC
Approved Characters

A full listing of links can be found in the game info thread.

[Chreestafer]

As I was reading I seemed to have noticed the limited amount of "staff".

Would there be a spot for am "head of security"?

Otherwise definitely interested in this story idea!

[Sara Nilsson]

Was just about to head to bed when I saw this, and well how can i resist. Any interest in hiring a "nice" orcish girl as a courtesan? For those that want it a tad rougher

[Honeycrisp]

We welcome both of your submissions and look forward to reading them! 

I don't know if the head of security will have a lot to do.  We don't intend to write in much action for one and the characters we've accepted aren't the kind to make trouble, but you're still welcome to go forward with the submission if you still want to. 

[Gypsy]

Was just about to head to bed when I saw this, and well how can i resist. Any interest in hiring a "nice" orcish girl as a courtesan? For those that want it a tad rougher

A nice orcish girl would fit right in, I think. :-)

As I was reading I seemed to have noticed the limited amount of "staff".

Would there be a spot for am "head of security"?

Otherwise definitely interested in this story idea!

As Honeycrisp says, we don't expect there to be a lot of need for security interaction, but a security presence will definitely be there.  There would be opportunity to interact in friendly manner with the clients, courtesans and other staff, but I would probably recommend that 'staff' be a secondary character for a bit of light interaction, possibly along with a client or courtesan character for primary.