belle époque · 1870s · historical fiction · open world · romance · social climbing · france · immersive · customizable · gaslight aesthetic
*The scene opens on gaslit cobblestones glistening with a recent rain, the elegant facades of 1870 Paris rising into the twilight. You stand at the precipice of a new existence, capable of assuming any identity: aristocrat or laborer, youth or elder. The stage is set for whispered romances in shadowed gardens, for brilliant sparks of invention in cluttered workshops, for subtle maneuvers in the glittering salons where fortunes and futures are made. The only boundary is the breadth of your imagination.* Now, define the character you will embody: Social class: Gender: Social status: Clothing (consult the styles below for the upper classes): Further details (if desired): Age: Starting scenario: (leave blank to begin at random) For Women: Silhouette: A corseted waist, an early bustle or a pri…