If you’re reading this, it means you’re curious about Empire State and that you might be interested in making this group your home in the RP world. You don’t know how excited we are that you’re here!
While you’ll find all of the information that you might need within our blogs and Tumblr, we’d like to take this chance to tell you how pumped we are that you are considering coming to New York with us. Our main goal is to build a family type of atmosphere with writers who want to create storylines that feed not just the muse, but the soul – and maybe even make a few great friends along the way.
If that sounds like your cup of tea – do me a favor, will ya? Head on over to our guidelines, give them a read, sign your pretty little name on that dotted line, and then pack your bags! We cannot wait to meet you in this city that we all love so much.
Welcome to New York! It’s been waiting for you.
Below are plot bunnies that we encourage you to use as a base for storylines with other members of the group! To submit a plot bunny for points, just comment on your team leader’s blog.
Horror/Thriller
Scream: There is a killer running around in your town. Muse A and Muse B are both receiving phone calls from the killer, along with their neighbors and friends. One by one, people around them are getting killed. Will they be able to defeat the killer, or will he get away and leave them constantly looking over their shoulders?
Friday the 13th: Muse A and Muse B are going camping together. The area they decide on has a history. A long time ago, a man went on a killing spree and was never found. Every summer there are more murders and sightings of the man. Will Muse A and Muse B have a safe trip, or will they run into the killer?
Kidnapped: Muse A and Muse B are kidnapped together. Will they escape before getting hurt, kill their captors, or endure pain that will bond them together for life?
Online Creep: Muse A and Muse B are both talking to the same person online. They are both asked to meet up with the person separately. When they show up, they have a decent time with said person – until they wake up feeling hungover and realize they were drugged, now stuck together in a basement. Will Muse A and Muse B be able to put their heads together and escape from the creep? Will this help them form a friendship through the shared experience?
Haunted Museum: Muse A and Muse B decide to check out a haunted museum together. They have a good time checking out all of the so-called haunted items. They are warned not to touch anything, but Muse A decided to do it anyway while Muse B takes pictures. On their way home, they get into an accident. From that point, scary and terrible things continue to keep happening to them. What are they going to do now?
Would You Rather: Muse A and Muse B are both looking for ways to earn extra money. They hear about a man who is paying people to have dinner with him as long as they partake in an adult game of Would You Rather. Both of them, along with a small group of others, are invited to the mansion of the sadistic rich man. Once inside, they can’t leave until the game is over. They are forced to make horrible decisions, or get killed. How will they make it out of the house alive?
Sleepwalking: Muse A sleepwalks out of their house, and Muse B looks out of their window and sees this. Realizing that something is off, Muse B grabs their shoes and goes out to help Muse A, but by the time they get there, somebody else had already arrived and ended up getting killed by Muse A while trying to wake them up. Muse A had killed while sleepwalking. Will Muse B help Muse A hide this crime, or will they turn them in?
Relationship/Romantic
Unrequited Love: Muse A has always been in love with Muse B. They know their feelings are not reciprocated, so they find it hard being around Muse B, or seeing them date other people. Muse B knows Muse A has those feelings and feels bad, but just doesn’t feel the same way. It makes their friendship/or/work relationship complicated.
Married Too Young: Muse A and Muse B got married at a young age. As they grew up they realized they wanted different things in life. Eventually, they got divorced. Now that time has passed, are they friends, enemies, or still in love with one another?
Cheated: Muse A and Muse B Are/were in a relationship. Muse A cheats on Muse B. When Muse B finds out, they are crushed. Will they forgive, get even, or break up with Muse A. How will the dynamic be with one another after everything is out in the open?
Fake to Real: Muse A and Muse B are both being hounded to find dates for a mutual friend’s wedding. They have not met before, but both turn to dating sites. They get to talking and agree to be each other’s “fake partners.” When they meet up at the wedding they realize they have a lot in common, and get along really well. They decide to continue being each other’s plus-ones for various events. Somewhere along the line, they develop feelings for each other. Will they keep their feelings secret, or will this turn into a real relationship?
Failed Engagement: Muse A and Muse B were in a relationship. When Muse A proposed, Muse B turned them down. This broke Muse A’s heart, and their relationship ended. Why did Muse B say no? Will they ever get back together?
Family
Hated Family Member: Muse A and Muse B are not close. A long time ago they disagreed on something, and have never been able to repair their relationship. Family functions are awkward, and when they see each other out and about they try to avoid talking. Will anything be able to mend their relationship, or will it always be strained?
Reconnected by Loss: Muse A and Muse B are related but grew apart over the years. When one of their family members died, they were mutually, left a restaurant/farm/BnB. They both show up to check out the place and decide to run it together. Will things go smoothly, or will there be friction?
Missing: Muse A and Muse B are related and have a great bond. They talk frequently and don’t usually go too long before seeing one another. When Muse A goes missing, Muse B takes it upon themselves to figure out what happened. What happened to Muse A? Are the police helping Muse B?
Taken At Birth: Muse A and Muse B both get a strange call. They are told that the hospital made a mistake when they were born and sent them home with the wrong parents. Muse A and Muse B find out they are actually twins. How will they handle this situation? Will they become close, or will they not want to ruin the lives they have?
Friendly
Bonded over a Mutual Loss: Muse A and Muse B had a mutual friend. When their friend passes away they form a bond through the loss of that friend.
College Roommates: Muse A and Muse B were college roommates. Even though they are no longer in school, they stayed friends.
Childhood Best Friends: Muse A and Muse B have been friends since they were children. They did everything together, and always had each other’s backs. Are they still friends today, or did they grow apart?
Airplane Friends: Muse A and Muse B are sitting next to each other on the same flight. When the plane has to land due to bad weather, they get stranded at a random airport together. They end up forming a friendship through this experience.
Acquaintance/Random
Stuck in an Elevator: Muse A and Muse B get stuck in an elevator together. What should be a simple fix, seems to be taking forever, and they are stuck in there for hours. Do they form a bond, or do they find the other person obnoxious?
Stranded on an Island: Muse A and Muse B are both on the same flight. When the plane crashes, they end up stranded on an island together. When will they be saved? Will they get along? How will they handle being stranded after the crash?
Dating the same person: Muse A and Muse B are both dating the same person. Somewhere along the line, they find out. How will they handle this situation? Will they team up to take down the person, or will they try to destroy each other?
Enemy/Frenemy
Childhood Bully: Muse A used to pick on Muse B when they were children. Now that they are older, Muse A has changed, but Muse B still remembers the torment. When they run into each other all of the memories rush back to them both. Muse A feels horrible and wants to prove that they have changed, but Muse B doesn’t believe them.
Friend to Enemy: Muse A and Muse B were close at one point in their life. As they started to change and go separate ways, things became awkward. Muse A didn’t want the relationship to fizzle, but Muse B was over it. This caused a big rift between them, and things are still awkward to this day.
Enough is Enough: Muse A and Muse B were once in a relationship. Muse A wanted to commit, but Muse B wasn’t ready. They broke up and got back together so many times until they finally ended it for good. The two of them tried to be friends, but Muse A got jealous of Muse B being in other relationships. Eventually, things got so bad they couldn’t be friends anymore.
That’s My Money: Muse A and Muse B are both at a casino. Muse A leaves 20 cents on the slot machine and walks off thinking they wouldn’t win anything off of that. Muse B happens to walk over and presses a button resulting in a major jackpot. Muse A sees that Muse B used the 20 cents they had just left and tries to get the winnings. This causes a huge scene between the two.
Dystopian
The Purge: One day a year people can partake in any crimes they want for a 24-hour period. Muse A and Muse B have to make it through the day. Will they stick with each other and hide, protect others, or partake in the crimes together?
Black Friday: The day after Thanksgiving has turned into “Games for the rich.” The upper class, and those with a lot of money will provide all the items you want or need to survive, but it will cost you. You will be forced to fight others, or do things you may regret just so you and your loved ones can survive.
Back From…: People start to go missing and leave no trace of where they went. Muse A and Muse B were two of those missing people. All of a sudden they wake up back in their own homes, a few days later. When they run into each other they realize the other looks familiar, but can’t figure out how. Turns out the government is doing experiments on people. What happened to Muse A and B? Will they remember? How will they take it? What is the government trying to hide, or change?
Various
Jury Duty: Muse A and Muse B are both sequestered away for Jury duty. They can only talk to each other and the other jurors about the high-profile case they are working on. Do they get along? Do they agree on the case?
Adult Summer Camp: Muse A and Muse B both sign up for an adult summer camp. There is alcohol, games, and a lot of fun. Will they get along, become enemies, or will something sinister happen at the camp?
Save Me: Muse A is extremely depressed. They decide they are going to end their life. They go to the top of a building and consider jumping, but Muse B walks out and disturbs them. How will this all play out?
Below are sentence starters that we encourage you to use when you’re struggling to get that muse flowing. To submit a sentence starter for points, just comment them on your team leader’s blog!
Horror/Thriller Type
“I should kill you. Give me one reason not to.”
“You should really close your blinds at night. I have gotten used to watching you sleep.”
“Why are you covered in blood?”
“How am I supposed to believe you are innocent when you are holding the murder weapon?”
“Call the police, there is somebody in the house.”
“This isn’t my blood.”
“You can run, but I will still find you.”
“What if he/she finds us?”
“Nobody can find out what we did.”
“Stay away, I have a gun.”
“I feel like we are stuck in a horror film.”
“He said he would kill me if I told you.”
“I think we are being followed.”
“Help! I’ve been shot!”
“We are stuck in the middle of nowhere. I am not getting out of the car.”
Relationship/Flirty Type
“Do you regret being together?”
“You only want to be with me because you are afraid of being alone.”
“We don’t know each other, but I need to make my ex jealous. Can you kiss me?”
“He/she doesn’t make you happy, but I can if you let me.”
“If you want to run away together, I will go pack my bags right now.”
“It’s quite annoying. I think about you all the time.”
“Wait, you think I’m cute?”
“I gave you everything, but that still wasn’t enough.”
“I can’t keep my eyes off of you.”
“Nobody has ever treated me the way you do.”
“Does that pickup line usually work?”
“This started out as a fling, but I think I’ve fallen for you.”
“We are having a baby.”
“I will always love you, but I shouldn’t.”
“We are divorced. You no longer get a say in how I live my life.”
“I can be your plus one.”
“We broke up for a reason.”
Family Type
“We may be family, but that doesn’t mean I have to like you”
“I think we might be related.”
“I never wanted to be related to you.”
“You are blood. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for you.”
“Do you ever get homesick?”
“Mom/Dad always picked you over me.”
“I don’t have a family, they all turned their backs on me.”
“Just because we are family, doesn’t mean you get to treat me like garbage.”
“I have always wanted a family.”
Friendly Type
“I don’t like people, but you came into my life and ended up being my friend.”
“What did I do to deserve a friend like you?”
“I know you aren’t asking for one, but I will gladly be your friend.”
“I missed you when we weren’t talking.”
“I’ve known you since we were in diapers.”
“Stop, friends don’t lie to each other.”
“You always convince me to do the weirdest things.”
“Did you forget that we are related?”
“Nothing you do will stop me from being your friend.”
“Just tell me the truth, we are friends.”
“I thought we were friends.”
“Soulmates don’t have to be romantic.”
“Don’t worry, I'm staying right here.”
“Friends don’t let friends suffer alone.”
Acquaintance/Random Type
“Dude, I don’t even know you. I don’t owe you anything.”
“I am new to the neighborhood, is there anything I should know about our neighbors?”
“Wait, I don’t even know your name.”
“You dropped your phone.”
“I think you grabbed my drink by accident.”
“Have we met before?”
“Sorry, I thought you were somebody else.”
“I think we are going to be stuck in this line for a long time.”
“Do you need help?”
“I think you are sitting in my seat.”
“I know you are new, let me show you around?”
Enemy/Frenemy Type
“You have one of those faces that just needs to be punched.”
“There was a time we were friends, but that seems like a whole lifetime ago.”
“We may work together, but that doesn’t make us friends.”
“Do you not realize that I don’t like you?”
“He/She may have picked you, but you’ll be in my shoes soon enough.”
“I don’t want you here.”
“Those are mine, not yours!”
“I am done keeping your secrets.”
“I’m not here by choice.”
“Stop trying to copy my life.”
“I am not afraid to ruin your life.”
“I would be okay if I never saw you again.”
“You can stop trying to be my friend, I don’t like you.”
Lyrics-Based
“Leave me at the altar, knowing all the things you just escaped.”
“Though he’s gone and you are wonderful, it’s hard to move on.”
“You just stand there, I could say so much.”
“Misery’s the moment when I lost you.”
“You only know what I want you to.”
“You think your dreams are the same as mine.”
“For months on end, I’ve had my doubts.”
“Now that I have found someone I am feeling more alone.”
“You want your independence, but you won’t let me let you go.”
“I’m sorry if I seem uninterested.”
“There’s trouble ahead, I can feel it.”
“Every step you take, I'll be watching you.”
“Tell me it gets easier.”
Various
“When I am around you I feel like I'm finally home.”
“It’s best if we all keep this quiet.”
“Gross, can you smell that?”
“I just wanted to make sure you’re okay.”
“Your house is on fire!”
“You aren’t alone, you never were.”
“Why are we both in this picture?”
“I am not going to just stand here and watch you kill yourself.”
“This isn’t what it looks like.”
“I need a drink that will knock me down to the floor.”
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You will find our members’ most wanted roles below. If you would like more information, contact the resident listed on the wanted flyer. If you would like to audition for one of the roles, start HERE.
Dead By Sunrise
Dirty South
God's Country
Hexical Valhalla
Homecoming
In the Shadows
Isle of Avci
Lines We Cross
Pulvis Et Umbra
Seven Devils
Some Assembly Required
Swish & Flick
The Awakening
The Fallen
Below is a list of our members’ occupations. If you’d like the character you’re auditioning with to be hired at one of the places listed, please ask us first (so we can discuss with the members currently working there). Alternatively, you can create your own location and position.
*Please note the section at the end of the list titled “CURRENTLY NOT ACCEPTED.”
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→ ARTS & HUMANITIES
Alphabet City Art Collective – Manhattan, NY
Gabriel James-Michaels, Owner/Co-owner & Artist
GRT Art Gallery – Manhattan, NY
Nicola Marchette, Owner
Independent/Self-Employed
Alexandra Nowak, Broadway and film Actress
Gabriel James-Michaels, Artist
Harlow Jensen, Artist
→ CLOTHING & FASHION
Adore Me Lingerie (Store) – Queens, NY
Kennedy Knight, Owner
Independent/Self-Employed
Bristol Montgomery, Model
Constance James, Model
Nova Lee, Model
→ CULTURE & MUSIC
Beat Studio (Recording Studio) – Staten Island, NY
Sejun Byun, Owner
Independent/Self-Employed
Dallas Kingston, Marketing/Social Media Manager
Emilio Ramos, Singer-Songwriter & Actor
Jaylan Trevino, Singer
Shepherd Holmes, Music Producer
Run Rabbit (Record Label) – Hollywood, CA
Ashley Snowden, Singer/Songwriter
→ EDUCATION
Independent/Self-Employed
Harrison Abernathy, History Tutor
Staten Island Technical High School – Staten Island, NY
Harrison Abernathy, History Teacher
→ FOOD SERVICE
Moonlit Café – Manhattan, NY
Cassian Clarke, Owner
→ GOVERNMENT
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) – Manhattan, NY
Theodore Davenport, IT Specialist
Fire Department of the City of New York (FDNY) – Multiple Locations
Declan Gallavich, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) – Queens Command
Delilah Miller, Paramedic – Bronx Command
New York Police Department (NYPD) – Multiple Locations
Atticus Cabrera, Detective
State of New York – Multiple Locations
Jonathan James-Michaels, District Attorney of Manhattan
Lilly Romano, Youth Counselor & Social Worker – Children & Family Services
→ HEALTHCARE
New York-Presbyterian Hospital Group – Multiple Locations
Queens Hospital Center – Queens, NY
Nathaniel Gallavich, OBGYN
→ MEDIA & LITERATURE
Social Media
Jaylan Trevino, Content Creator
The New Yorker (Magazine) – Manhattan, NY
Maribelle Wagner, Reporter
→ NIGHT LIFE
Independent/Self-Employed
Emilio Ramos, DJ
→ PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & SHOPS
Ghost Town Tattoo – Brooklyn, NY
Leilani Armstrong, Tattoo Artist
Orion Kincaide, Owner & Tattoo Artist
Below is a list of our members’ mock social media handles. Please be sure that your character’s social media handle does not match one that is already taken.
Below is a list of our members’ face claims. Their supplemental FCs and NPCs are denoted with asterisks. Please choose a face claim that is not listed below for the character you’re auditioning with. If the one you’ve requested is already in use but is “unlisted,” we will let you know. This is why we require you to list two playbys you would use.
Below is a list of our members’ names. Please be sure the name of the character you are auditioning with is not already taken.
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First Names
Alexandra
Atticus
Ashley
Bristol
Cassian
CJ
Constance
Dallas
Declan
Delilah
Eloise
Emilio
Gabriel
Harlow
Harrison
Jaylan
Jonathan
Kennedy
Leilani
Lilly
Maribelle
Nathaniel
Nicola
Nova
Orion
Ryley
Sejun
Shepherd
Theodore
Last Names
Abernathy
Armstrong
Byun
Cabrera
Clarke
Davenport
Delacroix
Gallavich (x2)
Holmes
Hoyt
James
James-Michaels (x2)
Jensen
Kincaide
Kingston
Knight
Lee
Marchette
Miller
Montgomery
Nowak
Ramos
Romano
Snowden
Trevino
Wagner
You will find descriptions of New York’s five boroughs below. Please consider which region your character would best fit in. When auditioning, please also be sure that there is an open spot in the borough before you send in your form. You can also check out our residents and where they live HERE.
THE BRONX // 06/06 – FULL CAPACITY
Residents of The Bronx have a reputation for being tough, loud, and proud. The Bronx is probably best known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team. Dating from 1899, the vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center.
BROOKLYN // 05/06
The Brooklyn borough has been gaining in popularity over the years as it has become the place for “hipsters and party-goers.” It is co-extensive with Kings County and home to Coney Island and the Brooklyn Bridge. It is the most populous county in the state, the second-most densely populated county in the United States, and New York City's most populous borough, with an estimated 2,648,403 residents in 2020.
MANHATTAN // 06/06 – FULL CAPACITY
Manhattan is considered the classic upscale New York City experience. It is also the most densely populated of NYC’s five boroughs. It's mostly made up of Manhattan Island, bounded by the Hudson, East, and Harlem rivers. Among the world’s major commercial, financial, and cultural centers, it’s the heart of “the Big Apple.” Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building, neon-lit Times Square, and the theaters of Broadway.
QUEENS // 05/06
Queens has long been called “the most diverse location on earth” – especially in terms of people and food. It is on Long Island across the East River from Manhattan. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, with the Unisphere, a 12-story 1964 World's Fair globe sculpture, hosts the annual U.S. Open tennis tournament. The park’s Queens Museum is known for the "Panorama," a building-for-building model of New York City. Nearby, Citi Field is the Mets' home stadium.
STATEN ISLAND // 05/06
Staten Island is known for its parks, beaches, and strong Italian-American culture. It is the southernmost of New York City's five boroughs. It is connected to Lower Manhattan via the Staten Island Ferry, which runs across New York Harbor. Staten Island Zoo is home to kangaroos, birds of prey, and snakes. The Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden features flower beds, Greek revival buildings and art galleries. Its grounds also include the Staten Island Children’s Museum.
