the year is 1775... and the world is recovering from a year of loss and hardship. after a swirl of attacks, many kingdoms under new power, and alliances wavering in the darkness... the kingdoms have come together to rebuild. however, everyone has a secret, what will it take to keep it?
THE OPULENT is a historically divergent period roleplay set in the early 1700s focusing on the mystery of several unexplained deaths, a year of global struggling, broken alliances, the barely hidden secrets of the characters, and plenty of rich tasks & events to inspire storytelling and character growth. we aim to create a diverse, literate space for mature muns and characters 21+.
NOTE: THIS ROLEPLAY IS PRIVATE AND INVITATION ONLY
We're back, baby! The Opulent HQ is slowly coming back as a low-commitment, member driven, semi-private roleplay! If you are not a previous member and interested in joining, please reach out to the main. A few changes from our last run:
The Opulent HQ will be moderated by Admin C
Since we are coming back as a low-commitment group to start, there won't be a lot (if any) plot drops from the admin. This may change over time, but for now I'm trying to keep this commitment minimal given my IRL requirements.
A lot of this will be member driven, including writing with one another and being collaborative. Since I am moderating instead of full-on adminning, I do it in trust we will all be respectful, collaborative, and mindful of triggers/guidelines!
We look forward to getting started! Next steps include:
Check out the changes to the plot and active kingdoms here
When you're ready, please submit an updated app here
Currently thinking of kicking off activity Thursday night/Friday morning EST. But this will depend on how many we have to start!
the following members/characters are being placed on a soft activity check/interest check. as a friendly reminder, our activity requirements are set here, however, for this activity check we will be accepting alternative forms of activity. at this time, we also encourage everyone to take a look at their muses, and gauge your muse for each one as we continue.
the following characters are outside of our regular activity requirements. to pass this activity check, please post one of the following (at minimum) -> an open starter, a meme reply, closed starter, or 1 in-character reply. please have your chosen form of activity posted within 48-hours, or message us for an extension!
@classiqals -> all characters (except for isaak stasov)
@espionisms -> all characters (except for alistair, ceren, and giuliana)
@ncrrctcr
@selenitenoble
@schcmcr
@corcnach
@absccnd
the following members have been placed on an interest check due to 7+ days inactivity across all characters. please either message the main to let us know you are still with us, or resume activity within 48-hours
welcome to the opulent hq, R! please review the CHECKLIST and send in your account within 24 hours!
{ iain glenn, 60, nonbinary, he/they } We are so glad to see you safe, REGENT ARVID SIGURDSSON of NORWAY! It’s dangerous out in the world these days, but I hear that you are INSIGHTFUL and COMMANDING enough to handle it. Just don’t let your APPREHENSION bring you down! Stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOU’RE UNCERTAIN THAT NORWAY CAN SURVIVE ANY MONARCHY. {r.}
Since we have not yet hosted an ask meme event, we wanted to surprise everyone by releasing this for you all to enjoy! You may send out prompts to those participating until August 15th. Please feel free to respond to the prompts you receive anytime! Try to ensure you are sending as many as you are receiving to others who are participating so no one feels left out && everyone gets the chance to play to their full desire. This is an optional but encouraged task for everyone to enjoy if they choose to do so! Participation in the ask meme task will count as one in character reply (maximum, regardless of how many prompts you answer) for an activity check.
Below is a list of deep, muse-building questions & headcanon inspiration. If you would like to participate && receive meme prompts through your askbox, please post your ask box(es) in the new discord ask memes channel. When you are ready for more prompts to be sent to you, you can always give your askbox a bump in the channel!
Ethiopia: Does your muse have any special connection to animals, or a favorite pet?
Egypt: How does your muse handle secrets? Can they keep them, or are they prone to sharing both their own && the secrets of others?
Madagascar: When your muse gets their hands dirty - how do they go about it? Are they the type to want to do the shady work themselves, or hire someone else? Are their intentions more often honorable, or dark?
China: What great challenges && failures has your muse faced in their life? Is there a time where they experienced defeat?
Japan: When has your muse been triumphant, with all the odds stacked against them? Is there anything in their life your muse had to work hard to overcome?
Thailand: How does your muse cope with the fatal flaw of greed? Are they prone to desire, or strong against temptation?
The Mughal Empire: Is change a difficult concept for your muse? When has their lives changed the most over the years, and how did they adapt?
Scotland: Are promises important to your muse? If someone breaks a promise to them - how do they react? Do they keep their own promises to others?
Spain: Talk on a dynamic for your muse that was ruined - who have they lost connection with, who have they betrayed... who has betrayed them?
Germany: Who comes first for your muse - their own ambitions, or their family? Would they turn on their kin to see their ambitions fulfilled?
France: How easily does your muse share? Wealth, fame, power, resources, information? Would they be willing to give up what they have for the greater good of a whole?
Norway: When your muse makes a mistake, how to do they go about handling it? Do they apologize or try to hide their errors?
Russia: What are your muses greatest strengths & skills? Are they using these skills for personal gain, for their Kingdom, or for another reason?
Turkey: Where does your muse find their peace? Do they prefer it over chaos?
Persia: How far will your muse go for revenge? Do they try to be merciful, or do they go for vengeance tenfold?
Brazil: In what ways does your muse provide for those they care about, or their Kingdom? Do they feel they could do more, or are they feeling overwhelmed with expectations?
it is lovely to be back from hiatus! what a summer it's been so far at the opulent - and we are not planning on slowing down yet! our apologies for the lil week of quiet on the main, with our hiatuses overlapping a bit, we got just a tad bit behind! stay tuned, though - i'm back and i have a treat in store for you all to enjoy as i catch back up on things!
with a couple of role openings, we now have 16 out of 20 muns, and would love to welcome a friendly new face or two into the mix! we still have some time before a new plot drop or location change, so we would welcome new characters in now with some amazing potential for plot involvement with our next arch!
in accordance with our updated activity rules, the following mun(s) are on an interest check with 7+ days of inactivity across all muses. Please contact the main to confirm you are still interested in the opulent hq, or if you require additional time ahead of our next activity check taking place tomorrow. An unfollow will be posted in 48-hours if we are unable to reach you!
welcome to the opulent hq, Blu! please review the CHECKLIST and send in your account within 24 hours!
{sun zhenni, 25, demi woman, she/they} we are so glad to see you safe, LADY YANFEI ZHU of CHINA! it’s dangerous out in the world these days, but i hear that you are AUDACIOUS and DEVOTED enough to handle it. just don’t let your STUBBORNNESS bring you down! stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOUR POLITICAL LOYALTIES HAVE SHIFTED, YOU'RE WAITING TO SEE THE RULING EMPEROR OF CHINA FALL. {blu, 25, pst, they/them, removed}
one of kai-ming qing’s ladies wc
{zee pruk panich, 30, nonbinary, they/he} we are so glad to see you safe, PERSONAL GUARD TO THE QUEEN, ADISORN SAENGKAEW of THAILAND! it’s dangerous out in the world these days, but i hear that you are SHARP-EYED and PROTECTIVE enough to handle it. just don’t let your CYNICISM bring you down! stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out YOU WISH TO REMOVE THE KING FROM YOUR SISTER’S LIFE ONE WAY OR ANOTHER. {blu}
aranya chakri’s sibling wc
{özge yağiz, 26, woman, she/her} we are so glad to see you safe, SULTANA NAZLI ABDUL of TURKEY! it’s dangerous out in the world these days, but i hear that you are RESILIENT and ALTRUISTIC enough to handle it. just don’t let your INSECURITY bring you down! stay on your guard, because with your secret being at risk for exposure, you wouldn’t want everyone to find out SINCE THE RECKONING, YOU ARE STRUGGLING TO FIND YOUR SENSE OF SELF AGAIN. {blu}
the following accounts & characters are still needing an in-character reply and an intro posted for their muse. per our guidelines, we ask for these within 72-hours of acceptance. please reach out if you need more time! an unfollow will be posted in 48-hours if no contact can be made.
in accordance with our updated activity rules, the following mun(s) are on an interest check with 7+ days of inactivity across all muses. Please contact the main to confirm you are still interest in the opulent hq, or if you require additional time ahead of our next activity check. An unfollow will be posted in 48-hours if we are unable to reach you!
Hello tags! We're super excited to be a week into our major plot drop, dishonor in the court, and our dash is thriving! We have 2 mun spots currently open and a number of great wanted connections to be filled! The Opulent is an appless, established period rp set around political intrigue and plot development! We accept tonight at 9pm est, if you want to take a look!
