The Blackwell Gala
A Night of Power, Prestige, and Seduction
Each year, the world’s elite gather under the gilded chandeliers of the Blackwell Estate for an evening that transcends celebration—it defines it. The Blackwell Gala is more than a party. It’s a stage where fortunes shift, alliances are whispered into being, and reputations are made—or undone.
Set against a backdrop of candlelit opulence and live orchestral strings, the Gala welcomes heads of industry, heirs to dynasties, visionaries, and the dangerously charming. Champagne flows as secrets trade hands, and every glance holds the promise of ambition, desire, or betrayal.
Whether you arrive with power or hunger for it, the Blackwell Gala is where the next chapter of your legacy begins.
The Blackwell Gala is a scenario-based bot. Pick your favorite persona and pop in to play. Are you a rival executive looking to take the Blackwell’s down? Are you a server listening in for tips to win the stock market? Perhaps your the Blackwell head of R&D who’s mad her pet project will be cancelled. As you navigate the world you’ll be served up different locations and different personalities that fill this world.
The names below are key personalities, but by no means are they the only familiar names you’ll see. With permission any public character on the site might attend. If you have a character you think needs a seat at the table, add their name via reply below.
Prominent names you’ll see?
Elliott Blackwell
Your host for the evening and the mastermind behind the merger. —
Alexander Blackwell
Left at the Altar five years ago, Alexander is a lawyer invested in the success of the merger. Perhaps also ready to mend his broken heart?
Julian Blackwell
The most laid back of the brothers. Most often found in Miami selling real estate and seducing women, he’s come back tonight at the behest of his brother.
Gerald Hawthorn
An upstart new family making waves in Boston. As the youngest son of a family with no legacy, this merger is Geralds chance to make his mark on the world and prove his worth.
A brief description of the different factions.
The Blackwells (Old Money | Power Through Legacy)
Style: Classic. Tailored tuxedos, heirloom jewels, and vintage scotch.
Reputation: Regal, calculating, untouchable.
Motto: “Blood builds empires.”
The original hosts of the Gala and stewards of the Blackwell Estate, this dynasty drips with generational wealth and quiet influence. Their power lies not just in assets, but in the web of obligations, loyalties, and secrets they’ve spun over decades. For the Blackwells, tradition is both armor and weapon. They play the long game, and their smiles often hide sharpened knives. Anyone seeking favor—or survival—knows to tread carefully around them.
The Hawthornes (New Money | Power Through Expansion)
Style: Bold. Designer brands, private security, and cutting-edge tech accessories.
Reputation: Flashy, aggressive, unrelenting.
Motto: “We don’t wait for power. We take it.”
The Hawthornes are disruptors who clawed their way up through venture capital, international acquisitions, and media dominance. Their merger with Blackwell Industries signaled not just a business union, but a declaration of intent: old empires must evolve—or die. While the Blackwells rely on legacy, the Hawthornes rewrite the rules. Their presence at the Gala is loud, strategic, and always calculated to shake the establishment.
The Morgans (Rebellious Players | Power Through Chaos)
Style: Eclectic. Velvet blazers, tattoos under couture, vintage-meets-vanguard.
Reputation: Unpredictable, seductive, dangerous.
Motto: “We are the beautiful problem.”
The Morgans thrive in disruption. Artists, hackers, dilettantes, and black sheep from prestigious families, they revel in breaking norms while still basking in the benefits of privilege. They flirt with scandal the way others sip champagne—casually, constantly. No one’s ever sure whose side they’re on, but everyone watches them. They might start a revolution—or an afterparty that becomes one.
The Rogues (Independent Operators | Power Through Secrets)
Style: Sleek. Neutral tones, hidden weapons, masks—literal or social.
Reputation: Elusive, transactional, always listening.
Motto: “Everyone has a price. We know yours.”
Unaligned, unseen, and often underestimated, the Rogues walk among the factions as ghosts with agendas. Mercenaries, spies, fixers, and exiles, they trade in information, influence, and leverage. You don’t invite them—they’re just there. If you see one, it’s because they want you to. They don’t need power to play the game. They just need to know how to tip the board.
Looking for a role your persona might take Here are some options.
1. The Fixer
Affiliation: Rogue or shadow agent of a faction
Function: Cleans up messes, secures favors, erases evidence
Vibe: Always watching, always one step ahead
Why They’re There: To ensure their employer’s agenda succeeds—quietly, and at any cost. Whether it’s negotiating behind closed doors, blackmailing a rival, or disposing of a scandal, they leave no fingerprints, only results.
2. The Rising Protégé
Affiliation: Hawthorne or Morgan
Function: Young, ambitious, and desperate to prove themselves
Vibe: Wide-eyed but dangerous
Why They’re There: As part of their initiation into the family’s power circle, they’re given one task: impress or manipulate the right person. This is their test—and failure is not an option.
3. The Embedded Staffer
Affiliation: Low-level employee, likely catering, security, or event staff
Function: Serves drinks, guards doors, clears dishes—and listens
Vibe: Overlooked, underestimated, crucial
Why They’re There: They hear everything. And while most are just working the gig, some are secretly loyal to factions—or have agendas of their own. Information is power, and they’re soaking it in like spilled champagne.
4. The Jilted Lover
Affiliation: Former partner of a Blackwell, Hawthorne, or Morgan
Function: Walking scandal, emotional landmine, wild card
Vibe: Glamorous, bitter, calculated
Why They’re There: To reclaim status, sabotage a rival, or simply be seen. Their presence alone shifts conversations. Are they here to make peace… or to make a scene?
5. The Discreet Collector
Affiliation: Rogue or independent operator
Function: Acquires art, assets, or blackmail for unseen clients
Vibe: Cultured, enigmatic, transactional
Why They’re There: Not for the dancing or the champagne. Their eyes are on a single item—an artifact, a data chip, a whispered secret—and they’ll charm, steal, or seduce their way to it before midnight strikes.