OBR Guidebook

Everything You Need to Know About The Order The Order of the Black Rose (OBR) originated in New York City in the late 1800s. During the height of the Roaring Twenties, OBR dominated the city when it comes to underground occult practices, as the most powerful organization in the city. With its roots in pagan occult practices, this secret society operates outside the reach of government regulations, using a speakeasy as its den of sin and an antique shop as a legal front. The Order of the Black Rose is shrouded in secrecy that even its own members cannot untangle less they rise in the ranks of the organization. to the lowest, newer members, it is an occult organization that takes in those with the special trait of practicing magic or...

In order to maintain balance in this group, only the following races will be accepted which have been balanced for the AU environment setting and background story. Click on the buttons to expand. Note the Human species is left open with a vagueness on purpose to allow members to adapt various forms of mythology into the world. Thus, it is possible to come across the same myth or curse with different traits and characteristics. Please treat these like different subspecies in the vastness of the world. Why do the Fey Come to Earth It is a wise question to ask, and the answer is complicated yet very simple. The otherworld is different from Earth in many ways, be it the flora, fauna, the Fey, the slowness of time or even the...

The Order of the Vera Crux The secret chivalry order of the Vatican tasked to rid the world of the supernatural & evil St. Patrick’s Cathedral, established in 1808 as a Diocese of New York and later becoming an Archdiocese in 1850, connects American Catholicism to Rome. With over 900 priests serving New York State through 296 parishes, the Cathedral operates as a hub for normal Catholic proceedings. Behind closed doors, the Cathedral serves a much more secretive purpose. It serves as the central New York Parish for exorcisms, where members of the faith come to priests for help for themselves or their loved ones. It is also the headquarters of the Order of the Vera Crux, a secret branch of the Catholic Church tasked with defending...

1920s in New York A historical "crash course" in all you really need to know Historical Accuracy This roleplay group takes place in a fictional historical setting, but the primary focus for accuracy is in the information provided here on this very page. Participants are not expected to conduct extensive research beyond the materials provided unless they desire to do so and accuracy will not be critically moderated. If you are an individual seeking absolute accuracy, you will find restrictions very loose here due to modern sensitivities and the fantasy element. In general, if something happened, was invented or used in 1920-1929 (or earlier), it is accepted so don't worry about dates so much. In this fictional world set in the...

Getting Started Building characters & understanding the magic system Step into the mystical world of the Order of the Black Rose, a secret society founded in April 2020 by Aisling. After a successful stint on another platform, the group moved to Jcink in August 2020 and saw a thriving community with over 3,428 posts written by 90 incredible characters. However, setbacks such as staff changes, inconsistencies in lore, and an over-restrictive environment dampened the group's spirit; inevitably leading to a group closure to re-evaluate. But, out of challenges comes growth. After much reflection and a vote by the community, the Order of the Black Rose has undergone a complete overhaul, emerging as the Order of the Black Rose 3.0. With a...

Canon Roster The canon roster is a hybrid between two different sections of the group. The first section, this resource you are currently viewing, showcases the official ranks of the two factions within the OBR. Names are filled in as they are taken. The second section, known as the OBR Wanteds forum, is a space for members to post characters that fulfill a specific role be it for the faction or something more personal. If a rank coincides with a wanted character, a note and link will be provided to connect the two for ease of reference. In either case, these ranks and wanted ads are a great way to integrate a character into an existing storyline that is active. While some are stricter in character build, others are more flexible...

"Listen well, for what I have to say will shatter the foundations of your beliefs. The Kings of this world have concealed the truth from you, the truth about the very essence of life that courses through the universe - Magic. They would have you believe that those who walk the Otherworlds are different from us, but that is a mere fabrication. We are all one, human and Otherworldly beings alike. We all embody different aspects of existence, humanity represents progress, the Fey symbolize the untamed emotions, the Demon embodies the darkest aspects of our souls, and the Angels, the epitome of spiritual control. But the Kings of old saw fit to separate us, to assert their power and keep us in the dark. They have woven the illusion of good...