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Current A decade ago when we made that meme "get kid", this isn't exactly what we meant...
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Do you think the reason Jesus Christ doesn't rise again is because we keep putting up crosses and he gets flashbacks on how that went last time?
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Happy almost crisis!
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9 mos ago
it's not just a rock IT'S A BOULDER!...or whatever Spongebob said
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10 mos ago
I will never show empathy for a bigot or a man who believed empathy is a made up term. Simple as that.
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Columbia University


Over the years, Columbia has gone through several names. Back when it was formed in 1754, it went under the name of King’s
College
, said to only be fit for sons of Kings and Queens. One could say that Columbia still adheres to that philosophy. While it
is true that it’s an open-enrollment school, it’s pricey to get in. Should a student want to attend it by paying cash, they would find
that it’ll leave their wallets feeling very empty. However, if you are one of the upper middle class - one that frequents high class fun-
ctions and have formed such bonds - then you might find it easier to get in. After all, New York thrives on connections.

Columbia University is one of eight Ivy League schools that offer the most prestigious and elite education to any that are able. It also houses some of the most elegant balls and charity functions. To those who take their education serious, advance placement in their major will be offered. However, the catch is that only the top five of each subject that Columbia offers may get this placement. And they are the School of Professional Studies, School of the Arts and Sciences, School of Business, School of International and Public Affairs, School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

Chasing Lights


One of two dance studios owned by the Huntsberg Family, Chasing Lights is a very high-end studio that caters to various styles of dance, for there are various clientele out there seeking high quality mentoring. If you have the cash to pay for your classes, odds are you’ll be treated to nothing but the best. But be warned. Elisabetta is, if nothing else, strict. Just ask her daughter Audrey, the star pupil of Chasing Lights. As good as she is, she went through hell. There was no leniency for her own daughter, so if you come into this dance studio expecting a walk in the park, probably best to turn back. Only those dedicated and that have the drive to become more than perfection are welcome here.

Club Delirium


It towers five stories high with a special tinted windows that hide all light for when it’s daylight out. . Most of the floors are with a color scheme of red and black, and blue and dark violet to further emphasize the gothic atmosphere. Due to said atmosphere, it has luminescent lighting that gives it full lighting and those to be able to see in front of them and most around the club itself, but not too much where it takes away from the overall Gothic feel that the Mossos’ have worked so hard to establish. Each floor is equipped with these kind of bulbs that hang from chandeliers. The furniture are maroon-colored chairs that are placed around a black, round table.there are several of these around the club. Though they face each other at perpendicular, diagonal directions, those that choose to sit in these are not obscured by the stage in the front(or back depending on your perspective).

The stage is often decorated to fall in line with whatever the special theme of that day or week will be. More often than not, there will be some kind of erotic dance number be done or a performance by local artists, as to showcase the spirit of the Upper East Side. Some nights, however, do feature more adult-oriented entertainment such as burlesque dancers. These are the most requested kinds of dancers and are personally the favorite of the owner of Club Delirium, Balthazar Mossos.

Club Delirium took over in the place of a formerly popular joint known as Cerberus Underground. It was bought out by the Mossos Family during their spree of acquisitions along the east coast in the past year. Delirium is simply one that might be their more famous of owned properties.

Sprinkles Cafe & Bakery


On the outside, it doesn't look like much. Granted, it's just around the corner of Columbia university. Unless you know about, you probably wouldn't know that Spinkles' Cafe and Bakery is, by all accounts, a quaint little hotspot to those who attend Columbia University. It's known for its innovative baked goods as well as a variety of its take on cafe classics. Freshly baked donuts and bread at sunrise and the most dedicate coffee that you'd swear you were in Cuba having a cup of its finest.

Compared to most cafes, Sprinkles might just be the next big cafe to get its own chain. The owner sure as hell thinks so.

Ramon's Bistro


As upscale as upscale gets, Ramon's Bistro, owned by Ramon Mariano, a five-star chef that hails from Rome, Italy. He studied under the great Italian Chef himself, Mario Batali. After working as his sous chef for ten years and traveling across Italy, Greece, and Spain, as well as studying with the French, he made his return to America where he opened up his own restaurant. His bistro serves as the local hangout for those wanting an authentic, Italian experience. Only the finest of ingredients are used and the highest of quality wine is served. It goes as far to emulate popular bistros in Italy as far as the interior is concerned.

If you like good food, good service, and an affordable price for the Upper East Side, then come to Ramon's. You're sure to have a time of your life.




Gossip Girl here, your one and only source into the scandalous lives of Manhattan’s Elite...And who am I? That’s one secret I’ll never tell. You know you love me.
XOXO, Gossip Girl

Gossip Girl

For about ten years now, Gossip Girl has been around, reporting on the lives of Manhattan’s Elite. No one knows who Gossip Girl is. SOme rumors claim that the person behind the identity of Gossip Girl was probably a scorned member of Manhattan’s Elite, while others claim it's just someone bored with their own life, so they decided to cause trouble for the Elite. Whoever it is behind that screen, be it a tablet, a phone, or some laptop at a cafe nearby, one thing is clear to everyone who is the topic of one of Gossip Girl’s News Blasts…

No one is safe.

If you are spotted by one of Gossip Girl’s many, many devout followers, be on the lookout. You might be the topic of her next news blast.

The Upper East Side is not for everyone. She’s tough and often unforgiving to outsiders. Should you be lucky enough to be included in a tight-knit group of Manhattan’s Elite, know if you show weakness, you will parrish, for here only the strong survive. The beauties and beasts of the concrete jungle will not show tolerance for frail bodies. If they smell blood, like the Great White, they will seek it out, and destroy without a care in the world.

Like the jungle, the Upper East Side could be thought of as a concrete variety. There is a pyramid that one must remember. The top of the food chain are those who call themselves “Manhattan’s Elite”. While they have different generations that span several decade, one thing has remained the same: power and wealth are what make you a true elite, not whatever half-baked passion or “heart” one might have. Sure, you can aspire to join those who might just be across the hudson river, but unless you can withstand what is to come your way because of your ambitions, you shall simply fall in line.

It’s survival of the fittest, for only the strongest will survive. Do you think you have what it takes? Guess we’ll see about that.


Hello and welcome to Minutes in Manhattan, a Gossip Girl-themed Roleplay. As you have already guessed, this is going to be AU to the original timeline of both the book series and television adaptation it got. In this roleplay, you will be able to get a glimpse into the lives of seven to fourteen members of families that rule the Upper East Side - or at least have ties to them. In this roleplay, mature content may be had. Though, not so mature to be rule-breaking, but shocking things may and will happen on a dime’s notice. So, if that is not your cup of tea, then turn back now.

This roleplay will be mostly located in a combination of the campus of Columbia University and various locations that have to deal with the characters. This may include but isn’t limited to: their dorms, where they live, local hotspots they may visit such as cafes or upscale restaurants, and many more. This will be a roleplay that is going to be handheavy with NPCs as to enrich the story of either the longrun or simply from scene to scene. These NPCs may be staff of Columbia, the siblings and parents of the main characters, or just general NPCs that will be created for the scene.

Minutes in Manhattan is a roleplay that will abide by High Casual posting standards. While novels aren’t going to be expected, at least decent quality of both content and length will be.


Huntsberg Family

Davis Family

Dubois Family

Arnette Family

Mossos Family
The new kids on the block, the Mossos Family, while holding a dominating presence among the mediterranean countries(Greece, Italy, Romania, Spain), they are new to the states. Only for about five years have they been present in the states. Though, that’s mostly on the west coast. Up until the third quarter of 2015, they remained in Los Angeles. However, after acquiring HartCorp - one of the Upper East Side’s leading conglomerate in the import/export business - they took their place along the Manhattan Skyline. Right where HartCorp’s building used to be, it now reads “Mossos”. And leading the charge is fifty-years old Baltazar Mossos, son of Hektor Mossos, who was rumored to be in the running for the Athen’s Hydra Mafia. Those are just rumors, of course.

In the year that they have been in New York City, they’ve been creating waves. SLowly Baltazar Mossos worked his way into the good graces of some of New York’s elite families . Because of their dealings and the areas of business that they mostly dealt in, Mossos has forged business ties with the Cross Foundation, Banks Industries, and DFG Incorporated. By doing so, Mossos has more or less cemented itself among the leading families of the Upper East Side. One can just assume that, wherever HartCorp had its hands and feet in, Mossos would take reigns. The business relationships forged wasn’t a bad starting point at all.

With their various business dealings, Mossos also owns a string of nightclubs throughout the Island of Manhattan. Their most famous one, however, is Club Delirium, which took over a popular nightclub by the name of Cerberus Underground - the club that most in the UES frequented.

Rules
  • Follow Guild Rules.
  • If it exceeds PG-13, fade to black please.
  • Your posts must be 2 paragraphs at least.
  • There isn't a posting frequency rule, but if it requires a collab, take it to etherpad or Google Docs.
  • The general sense of this RP is to create interactive stories, so don't just stick to 1-2 people. Expand your interactions.
  • This will be semi-sandbox with general setups of scenes. This means you have free reign in most areas. Create at your own risk.
    • Though, there will be scenes created by the GM team to present a more non-linear arc.
  • It shouldn't have to be said, but keep all OOC drama out of public view. Come to me if you have any real issues with anyone, which I sincerely doubt you will. Refusal to do so will result in a warning. Second offense will be a ban from this roleplay.
  • And lastly, have fun. I made this RP in an attempt to recreate the fun most of us had in other Slice of Life RPs. This is as much my pet project as it is yours.
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