Setting

The Gaslight Era's society holds up very high standards: wealth, a respectable family, Englishness, the Protestant faith, education, health and visible self-control. Its gendered ideal expects men to be active and useful, women to be pure and devoted, and the two to marry each other.

However, every character here falls short of the ideal in some way. Privilege permits certain eccentricities, but standing outside the social order carries consequences. What is visible invites judgment, what is hidden risks exposure – and the ruin, social or otherwise, that comes with it.

You do not need to master Victorian etiquette to take part – in this house, the rules will not hold for long. While the members of society gathered here are at first ruled by restraint, their masks will soon slip once the Mummy is unwrapped. With the ancient corpse, the exploitation of the Empire enters the drawing room, and its rumoured Curse will touch everyone.

As a character of the Gaslight Era, you will play a representative of good society and the British Empire at its height. But like the Mummy, everyone is wrapped in layers – and every layer can come undone.

While clothing would obviously be incredibly important to these characters, as players you shouldn't worry about the historical accuracy or social relevance of your costume. Atmosphere, self-expression and practicability are always more important. For inspiration for possible looks, styles and mood, feel free to browse our Pinterest Board.

For more information about the characters, browse through the Character Gallery.