Victoria Aeternum

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Queen Victoria's era of reign was a time of great growth for Britain. The country acquired unprecedented power, wealth, and saw the birth and spread of organized liberalism. It was transformed by the Industrial Revolution, by the expansion of the national railway, and by progress in scientific thought which influenced medicine, surgery, hospitals and asylums. It was also awash with a fascination for fantasy. Respected galleries featured "fairy art", while readers of all ages sought after supernatural romances and mysteries, as authors and artists alike were compelled by themes of occultism or spiritualism. Fantasy provided the people with a means of escaping their world. But more importantly, it allowed them to address changes and troubles through myths and metaphors, equipping them with subtler senses by which to face their challenges upon returning to reality.
In a way, we roleplayers continue to carry their torch.

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If applying with a character instead of a player profile, please use one which is setting-appropriate. That aside, VA is essentially a free-for-all. The rules apply to those intending to use our forums, but host some habits you can carry with you.

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This group was designed to serve as a compendium- or directory- for a general genre. The Victorian Era has been a base for many categories of plot, such as Steampunk or Gaslamp. While leaning more towards the historical theme, Victoria Aeternum ultimately strives to provide a plot-nurturing, story-supporting place for folks to interact with characters that fit into these settings. Additionally, it does some of the dirty work by studying and summarizing speculation on the era. Members may utilize as much or as little historical accuracy as they please.
The ultimate aim is to inspire.

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