once, i had an empire in a golden age. i was held up so high, i used to be great. they used to cheer when they saw my face now, i fear i have fallen from grace.
In the opulent world of New York City's elite, where fortunes are built and dynasties are solidified over generations, the hidden struggles behind the façade of wealth and privilege are bursting at the seems. Fourteen prominent families hold the keys to the kingdom, each with their own unique and storied legacy of accumulating vast wealth and influence within different industries while simultaneously grappling with the shadows that lurk within their gilded lives. As the elder generations of these families age and relinquish control, the younger heirs step into positions of power, bringing with them a wave of new conflicts and alliances. Against a backdrop of family feuds, legal battles over trust funds, sham adoptions, and even murder accusations, the glittering exterior of their opulent lives conceals a labyrinth of secrets and betrayals.
once i was the great hope for a dynasty. crowds would hang on my words, and they trusted me. their faith was strong, but i pushed it too far. i held that grudge 'til it tore me apart.
A tipping point has recently hit the presses: a highly publicized engagement between two of the wealthiest families, a union that promises to create a financial powerhouse capable of reshaping the landscape of high society. Triggering a cascade of events that will no doubt unravel the delicate balance of power among the other influential families, suspicion and intrigue mount as old alliances crumble, and clandestine agreements are forged behind closed doors while everyone attempts to navigate a world where loyalty is a rare commodity and every move is scrutinized. As the once unshakeable foundations of these powerful dynasties begin to crumble, those involved are forced to weave through the intricate tapestry of familial bonds and expose the vulnerabilities that lie beneath the surface of their grand estates and glittering galas.
smoke billows from my ships in the harbor. people look at me like i'm a monster. now they're screaming at the palace front gates, used to chant my name, now they're screaming that they hate me.
Castles Crumbling is an upcoming Jcink semiprivate roleplay for roleplayers 18+, taking place in New York City and following fourteen families of the wealthy and elite. The site will be canon only with over 225 canons available, featuring a linear plot following the families from the canon list as they clamor for success within high society. The site is loosely inspired by Succession, Game of Thrones, olympian mythology, Big Little Lies, Billions, American Gods, House of Cards, and other sources of media following high society and court intrigue. We will be semiprivate with limited character counts per player, focusing on weaving intricate stories with one another in a safe and collaborative environment.
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