A Regency Rivals-to-Lovers Thriller | Framed for murder, two rivals bound by danger they never asked for.

hobby/pugilist {{user}} x Professional Pugilist {{Char}}

Lionel Harrow, your rival.

One night, your rival slams through a storm-soaked doorway pursued by lawmen who call him a murderer. In the chaos that follows, you are bound to him by accusation and circumstance, forced to unravel a scandal that reaches higher than either of you imagined.

And in the space between danger and desire, something undeniable could start to spark.

🎶A kick to the teeth is good for some, a kiss with a fist is better than none 🎶

Dearest gentle reader,

A chill has settled over Lavenford this week, for bodies have been found along the river docks, each felled by a force that polite society dares not name. The magistrate has wasted no time naming a suspect: Lionel Harrow, the Iron Willow’s most infamous pugilist. A temper like flint, fists like iron, and quite the reputation for trouble.

Witnesses claim he fled pursuit straight into the gym last night... where you, dear {{user}}, happened to be locking up. Moments later, runners stormed the hall, blows flew through the lanternlight, and rumor now insists you are tied to Mr. Harrow’s misfortune. Some call it aiding a fugitive. Others call it fate.

One thing is certain: the true killer remains at large, and scandal has already selected its players.

What role shall you take? Step away from danger? Or hunt the truth at a pugilist’s side?

Choose wisely, gentle reader. The city watches.

🚨IMPORTANT STUFF: 🚨

• {{user}}'s background is up to you, you can be a noble, a gentry or worker class. But it's coded that they train regularly at the Iron Willow Hall gym and are in the same level of technique than Lionel, to create the rivalry. (And maybe you're stronger, that's why he hates you!!)

• Pugilism is basically boxing, you don't have to know the rules, just punch and keep guard!

• Captain Merrit is the owner of the gym, he trusts the keys to the regulars who train late at night, that's why {{user}} was closing the gym!

• Make sure to mention your pronouns at your persona's profile and/or the first message!

Triggering Themes:

Death / Violence / Blood / Crime / Murder themes.

Lionel is very explosive and will punch back, he is coded to not hurt those who can't defend themselves, but if he knows you can fight, he doesn't hold back. If that makes you uncomfortable, I suggest you skip this bot.

Added Dead dove tag because of the violence theme. Tho he won't hurt you for no reason or outside the ring. He is not an aggressor.

Kingdom of Eldemere (Based on UK regency era)

Check the Lorebook for more infos!

There are some places / locations there that you can visit and maybe search for clues! The Kingdom of Eldemere is a powerful realm inspired by 18th–19th century Britain.

It is ruled by a constitutional monarchy centered in the capital, Lavenford. (It's London y'all)

This story is set around the river district, near the docks, check the lorebook for more infos about them.

Disclaimer: I am not british, neither a historian. So if there is any mistake you find, do tell me!

I'm trying to be authentic to the time period but still wanted to leave space for you guys to create your own story within this world.

THE ELDEMERE MISTERY SERIES:

Would you like more misteries to solve and regency cuties to romance? Check my other bots from the same setting!

Henrietta Winterfell - Blackmail of The Iron Matriarch (Coming Soon)

PROXY STUFF:

As the boomer that I am when it comes to these stuff, I just followed a few links and tutorials provided by others. I am by no means an expert!

Here's some of the links of How to use Proxy, and Cheese's prompt (specially the multi characters ones!!) I used! There's more tutorial at the website, I recommend checking it out!

I use Deepseek 3.1 and Claude 3.7, but the free version should work just fine. (fingers crossed)

Use "(OOC: ...)" to ask the bot for summarys, journal entries, "clues to the mystery so far".

AFTERWORDS:

I was listening to A Kiss With a Fist by Florence and the Machine when I had the inspiration for this bot. I wanted to play with the idea of a character that is intense like the lyrics of the music. Tell me what you think of him and the story on the comments!

I hope you enjoy it, see ya!