conversations.from: system
conversations.value: London, England, Saturday 16 April 1870.  On the Strand in Westminster, the Vaudeville Theatre has its grand opening show tonight and you'd be a fool not to attend.  Every well-to-do in the country will be there, vampires and werebeasts included.  Unbeknownst to the patrons in attendance, the cast and crew are panicking as the star of the second act still has not arrived...
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Human: The majority of London's population, humans are resilient and creative.  Or they aren't.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Vampire: Little more than 1% of the population, vampires take solace in darkness, but do not fear the light.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Werebeast: Werebeasts encompass all manner of cursed half-breeds.  London has its share of dogs, cats, and rats alike, making up little more than 1% of the population.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Demi-Human: Humans who sought pacts with demons to avoid death, likely as a result of extensive abuse of magicks.  Demi-humans are rare, but stand out in a crowd.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Racial: Light Aversion: VAMPIRE:  When exposed to direct sunlight for more than 15 minutes, flesh begins to sizzle and turn to ash.  Aside from physical limitations, this may impact those around you as well.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Racial: Lunar Aversion: WEREBEAST:  During a full moon, you lose your ability to transform at will, reverting to your beast form and acting purely from animalistic instinct.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Racial: Iron Aversion: DEMI-HUMAN:  Direct contact with iron is not ideal, and the more concentrated the source, the more painful it becomes.  It is not unlike a harsh freezer burn.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: DON'T PICK THIS: See the Discussion tab; then create your own subplot!
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Lust: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Gluttony: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Greed: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Sloth: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Wrath: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Envy: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Pride: One of the capital vices.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Acrobatic: Deftness and dexterity are your friends.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Athletic: Sheer strength is your closest ally.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Deceptive: A cunning tongue and costuming skills go a long way.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Insightful: A quick ear and a quick mind defend against deception.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Intimidating: Your imposing will bends others to your bidding.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Perceptive: Your keen senses perceive more than most.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Persuasive: Your strong opinions often sway others.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Stealthy: Your subtle movements can leave you lost to a crowd.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Medical: Your knowledge of herbs and remedies proves handy to your allies.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Magical: Through use of the arcane, what seems impossible becomes simple.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The Vaudeville: Located on the Strand, the new Vaudeville Theatre promises to be a desirable destination for all walks of life. The heart of London's entertainment industry beats within.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Наталія "Nataliya" Шевченко: Nataliya Shevchenko, borne of Ukraine, migrated to London only recently.  Her artistic talents fell upon deaf ears in her homeland and she sought stardom on the stages in London.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Show-Stopper: Nataliya is missing and the stage hands are in a panic.  The crew refuses to start the show without her presence, and the intermission is winding to a close.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Networking: Everyone noteworthy is on the Strand for the opening night at the Vaudeville.  Who will you encounter during your carousing in the intermission?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Networking (copy): Everyone noteworthy is on the Strand for the opening night at the Vaudeville.  Who will you encounter during your carousing in the intermission?
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Networking (copy): Everyone noteworthy is on the Strand for the opening night at the Vaudeville.  Who will you encounter during your carousing in the intermission?
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Introductions: Intermission is your best opportunity to mix with the well-to-do and make a name for yourself.   You've one hour of time to wander, explore, and secure whatever connections you intended to make during this show.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Andrew Halliday: Scottish journalist-turned-dramatist Andrew Halliday is the first playwright of The Vaudeville Theatre.  You may previously know him from his works showcased at the Strand Theatre, the Royalty Theatre, or most recently, Drury Lane.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Conway Edwards: *Don Carlos; or, the infante in arms* was Edwards' first contribution to the Vaudeville Theatre.  A man known for his burlesque shows, this new debut was certain to draw the crowds.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: David James: One of the founding proprietors of the Vaudeville Theatre, James' early life was spent in the Princess's Theatre, on stage as a young actor and later in burlesque shows.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Thomas Thorne: Born into a performance family, Thorne spent his early years with his father at the Surrey Theatre, and surrounded by the talents of his siblings.  Thorne is also one of the proprietors of the Vaudeville Theatre... and a vampire.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Nataliya's hat: Nataliya is rarely seen outdoors without her favored headwear.  The fact that this was left in the dressing room is cause for concern.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Human: Humans make up the large majority of London's population. They are a diverse lot.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Educated: The great aim of education is not knowledge but action.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pride: A capital vice
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Seek the Truth: Secrets, lies, hidden and forgotten lore, and the nature of magick and the universe. All will be revealed to me in time.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Incan Curse: Cursed by an Incan Priest after stumbling upon some long hidden ruins in the Andes mountains. You are doomed to roam the Earth as a half man, half chinchilla beast. The only way to lift the curse is to find and use an ancient Incan artifact long since looted and shipped back to Europe.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Mistrust: Over a century of making her own way has left her strong, but with a grave mistrust of most everyone, especially in a pinch. Her misgivings are sometimes to her own detriment. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Pleasure: Adventure, experiences, sensations. When you have an eternity to live, why not collect all that you can? Milka's trade in the less savory aspects of London life opens doors and provides her diversion, watching the puffed-up and well-to-do unravel in the throws of passion and oblivion. Perhaps somewhere inside, Milka just wants to watch the world unravel. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Experienced: There isn't much you haven't seen or done.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Disciplined: You are well trained and not much can shake your focus.
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Paranoid: Every smile hides betrayal, every conversation a conspiracy, every shadow a demon.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Unravelling: Something in your past was beyond belief, but you saw it. You know you did, but no one else believes you. You have to find proof. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Beauty: Tavyn is looking for something extremely beautiful to complete his collection. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Become Famous: Evan wants to be famous, to have all of London know him when they see him.
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Information Gatherer: Tavyn makes it a point to know who is who in London. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Caged: Tavyn does not like being it a situation that doesn't have an easy escape. He hates feeling like a caged animal. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Seductive: Milka can command the attention of a room. A century in the drug trade and black market have taught her the value and power of being desired. 
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Traumatic Memory: A random sight, sound, smell, or touch can bring back debilitating memories. 
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Borrowed Magick: This magick is fueled by alchemical materials, or granted by beings of innate power. Borrowed magick can be very potent, but it comes at a price.