Characters are of your own design. Remember that first and formost.

Alchemy is the process of taking celestial energy into oneself and manipulating it to enhance chemical reactions and physical properties, human experimentation is strictly forbidden by society's rules. Prepare for harsh consequences (or great rewards) should you dabble in this science. The amount of the general population who has the ability to be an Alchemist is less than 3%. Alchemist characters will be few but powerful, should they be able to justify their abilities with science. All Alchemists are required to join the academy since they're the only ones capable of producing Etheric Jars, the power source of the new sciences. Alchemists need a focusing device for drawing in celestial energies. In old times staffs with crystals were used which was the source of the tales of witches and warlocks. Get weird with your focus. It's supposed to be fun.

Etheric Engineering is the process of designing and animating a machine that runs on Etherium. Each Etheric Jar is custom built to run one type of machine. These are glass jars with Etherium powering cogs all across the jar. This is a powerful reagent that if inhaled can be deadly.

Gay characters are discouraged but not banned. This is set with many Victorian world views. Including that being gay is wrong. If you choose to play a gay or bi character be prepared to be ostracized should word get out about your dabbling in the love that dare not speak it's name

While women are considered more delicate, due to the lack of people who understand Etheric Engineering any woman who shows a talent for it is welcomed to the academy.

Steam. clockwork, and Etheric Jars are the tools of the Engineer, these allow the powering of the Automaton Armies of the Clockwork Queen and the many marvels that keep the nation once known as the British Empire in power.

All character's must have a basic equipment list, and in the case of Alchemists must describe how they utilize their Alchemy, from using enhanced armors and blades to pure alchemical attacks.

And this is NOT a high school roleplay, you are all intelligent human beings (unless your not) so act like it. Even if your passions do get the better of you.

Character guidelines, Automata at this point are limited machines. They are not playable.

Resurrection is up in the air at this point, if you wish to play a resurrected human, be prepared to make a good case.

Humans are fully capable of supporting mechanized parts. But beware, you may pay the price later on if Etherium starts seeping into your body.

suggestions are welcome