Character Lore: Building Your Story on Masquerading
Lore is your character's backstory — who they are, where they came from, and the ongoing story you build in Social Fiction. On Masquerading, lore is not buried in a generic profile — it lives on your Lanyard and grows with co-stars who speak your fandom.
Where Lore Lives
- Lanyard bio and tagline: Character-first identity — not a flat real-world resume
- The Dressing Room: Edit backstory, references, and tone for each character you play
- Green Rooms: Scenes with co-stars extend lore over time — public or private group chat in character
- The Stage: Share moments, looks, and story beats that show who your character is becoming
Lore vs a One-Line Bio
Mainstream feeds reward short, sameness-friendly profiles. Masquerading rewards story depth — the references, history, and personality that make your character feel real to people who get your universe.
- Start with a hook: one line that invites curiosity
- Add history: where your character came from, what they want, who they trust
- Grow over time: lore is ongoing, not a finished Wikipedia page on day one
Building Lore with Co-Stars
The best lore grows in conversation. Find people in Green Rooms tagged for your fandom, follow characters on the Call Board, and invite co-stars into scenes that add chapters to your shared story.
Tip: search Green Rooms by fandom or topic so you meet people who already speak your references — Marvel, Doctor Who, anime, Rocky Horror, and every corner of costume culture.
Getting Started
- Open the Dressing Room and select your character
- Write a tagline that teases your character's world
- Expand the bio with backstory — even a few sentences beat an empty field
- Post one in-character opener on The Stage or join a Green Room to test your voice