Comforts of a Gilded Cage

Does your OC have any difficulty distinguishing between love and lust?

Is your OC at all romantic themselves? Or is romance something they expect others to perform for their benefit?

What does your OC look for in a romantic (or perhaps purely sexual) partner? Is this always healthy?

Does your OC consider themselves to be attractive? Do they put much effort into achieving this?

Would your OC ever take advantage of someone's romantic feelings in order to manipulate them?

Has your OC ever had their heart broken? Have they ever truly recovered?

What is the most romantic gesture your OC has ever performed? Alternatively (or additionally), what romantic gesture would they most like to perform?

Does your OC pursue only monogamous relationships? Or are they open to other, more creative, options?

If your OC were ever to fill out a Dating Site (or pamphlet or newspaper) profile, then what would they include?

Does your OC have a type? Have they ever been surprised by their feelings for someone who doesn't fit this?

Has your OC ever been the object of someone's affections that they did not (or could not) reciprocate?

If your OC were in love, how might they recognise this? Or would they be too much in denial?

Has your OC ever written a love letter (or text message or whatever the case may be)? Perhaps they have even composed a love poem or song dedicated to their beloved?

If they wish to impress someone for whom they have romantic (or at least sexual) feelings, does your OC attempt to present themselves as more confident, wealthy, popular or otherwise impressive, than they truly are?

Is your OC easy to love? If not, then what are the barriers?

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For Black fans only!!! Be respectful!!

Chalice and Paten, c. 1450-1480, Cleveland Museum of Art: Medieval Art

The chalice and paten-the most important liturgical vessels-are used at the altar by the priest for the consecration of the Eucharistic bread and wine during the celebration of the mass. This chalice survives with its original paten. The form of the chalice evolved over the centuries. Gothic chalices, like this one, gradually developed angular or faceted knops, generally hexagonal, with lobed feet. This sublime example is decorated with filigree enamel consisting of twisted gold wire forming a floral design, which in turn is filled with colorful glass pastes. Gemstones add to the embellishment. Size: Overall: 24.6 cm (9 11/16 in.) Medium: gilt silver and filigree enamel

Lover's Eye Ring

c. 1794

Watercolor on ivory set in a gold ring

Probably British

THE FALL OF SCHREKNET

A 3-shot immersive virtual LARP played via live IRC chat where you're every keystroke is in-character.

https://form.jotform.com/venndiagram/schrecknet

Fall of SchreckNet is a virtual 3-session Vampire: The Masquerade LARP which depicts last days of SchreckNet, the secret Vampire internet, in 2004. It is an immersive game which is done solely via IRC chat with settings to make it truly feel like you are a Nosferatu watching your world burn down through your CRT monitor.

This LARP will run for one month, consisting of three sessions total on three consecutive Wednesdays in 2026...

April 15th | Just Another Wednesday

April 22nd | Something Is Wrong

April 29th | The Wheels Come Off

Games will run from 8:00 PM CDT to 10:00 PM CDT.

This game is virtual and does not have an in-person component.

Applications are due on March 8th, 2026.

What You'll Do

You'll explore your character's relationship with their online peers as the fabric of SchreckNet threatens to buckle under the weight of internal and external pressures. You'll intentionally reach out to other characters and grapple with the emotional stakes of losing a shared love. You'll play three sessions of LARP; this will be done through an IRC client. You'll install a filter to make your computer look like a CRT. You'll put on your biggest hoodie. You'll turn off the lights. You'll immerse yourself in a tactile experience where everything in the IRC is in-character. Think: ARG. You'll decide how a democratic online community responds to intrusions. You'll build relationships with your fellow users, investigate suspicious activity, and try to stave off the inevitable.

ab. 1705-1720 Gala outfit of Augustus II of Poland (coat, vest, and knee-length breeches) (Saxony)

silk, gold and silver thread and yarns, wooden buttons