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The Scheherazade / Harem Shipping Meme

Straight out of the Arabian Nights, or any variety of the spin-offs and spoofs since, in a beautiful and fantastical realm of magic and djinn. You may be the great ruler, prince, or sultana of the realm, or you may be the tribute, captive, or arranged marriage spouse brought before that ruler.


Scenarios:

1. Arranged Marriage - You’re both royals or nobles of some variety, but one of you has been sent far from home to be wedded to a stranger in a foreign land.
2. Ambition - You’re just one beauty in a harem of dozens—or hundreds—but you’re determined to stand out, to earn the exclusive attention of the ruler, and to take your place by their side as the ruler of this land.
3. Scheherazade - One night with the king (or queen). Perhaps your one-night spouse had their heart broken, like in the story. Perhaps they’re simply a monster, or they have other motives. They may kill you in the morning, unless you can convince them to delay, by at least one more day.
4. Tribute - Perhaps your land was conquered, or perhaps you’ve been sent here to secure an alliance. Either way, this wasn’t your idea, and you aren’t particularly happy about it.
5. Within the Harem - Both characters are residents of the harem. You hardly see the ruler, and they don’t matter. What does matter is the friendship—or love—that you have found within the harem, and, possibly, your plans for escape.
6. Outside the Harem - You’ve fallen in love with someone you shouldn’t. A guard, a servant, or someone outside the palace entirely. But in order to be with them, you’re going to have to break all the rules.
7. Arabian Nights - Wildcard scenario, play any elements from the Arabian Nights that you please. Magic carpets, powerful djinn, curses and treasure!

How to play:

-Post with your character, preferred role (ruler, harem, other), and any other relevant info
-Reply to others. Use RNG or choose your favourite scenario!


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originally posted by marlowe_tops

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Sieglinde of Catarina | Dark Souls | OTA

[oniondaughter]

[ Pic of WHT she looks like under all that armor can be found here. Okay being on either side of things.]

Katsuki Yuri | Yuri!!!! on Ice | OTA

[quadsalchow]

[ Good with most options, but I'm particularly interested in 1, 3, 4 & 5! Most likely a member of the harem, but I can play him as a noble/ruler as well :) ]

[itsjustanaccount]

[Good with crosscanon, and prose or action if so? I actually rolled 3 for this, and, while not actually murderous, is honestly the kind of dick who'd make Yuri think he was considering it.]

Castiel | Supernatural | ota

[strangelic]

[ Can play either role, or comes in casifer flavor.]

Karin Kanzuki | Street Fighter | OTA

[rulerofbeasts]

(Good with most options; though, she'd most likely be the ruler.)

Rey | SW: TFA | OTA

[thesefirststeps]

[ooc: Ooh, let us plot.]

Kei Tsukishima - Haikyuu!! - ota

[itsjustanaccount]

[I can go with either option, so let me know if you have a preference.]

Konoka Konoe | Mahou Sensei Negima | OTA

[im_gonna_heal_u]

[[Going with any. Actually interested in an F/F harem, which she manages in some way (as either ruler or perhaps 'harem mom')]]

Oberyn Martell * GoT * M/F

[itdelightsme]

[OOC: Love for 1, 2, 4, or 7 as the ruler/sultan.]

[destinyrumancek]

[I'd be happy with any of those. Des is a Romani fortune teller, with real magic, so it could be 7 and 4?]

Scheherazade | A Thousand and One Nights

[mistressofstories]

[Well her name is in the header.... Also, ota for the most part, though I lean more heavily to m/f for her.]

Allura | Voltron: Legendary Defender

[last_juniberry]

{ ooc: I am partial to Allura being the ruler, but still open to her being on the other side of the equation as well (chatting with fellow harem-mates, perhaps?) Open to any scenario, but would rather keep things m/f and smut-free. Let's talk! :D }

[headspacedad]

[The 'gift' is, like all things from the overlords, a feint. The Galra Empire, in its ravenous expansion across the universe, still understood the importance of certain key planets and so Altea, through no small sacrifice on the part of its people and its ruling class, had been allowed to remain, a small planet alone in a galaxy that had slowly grown into a dark place full of dead stars and the ever present inverted purple of the Galra Empire. There was no doubt though, in the shadows and growing darkness, who truly held the fate of Altea and its people in their clawed hands though and only a very delicate, very masterful dance of being necessary and being non-threatening had allowed the Altean world, and its rulers, to continue its precarious existence. The looming shadow was better than the crushing boot heel but, perhaps, only by a very thin thread. Altea held the tomb of the Black Lion, the last remaining piece of what was once the greatest weapon in the universe and, if that machine had been dead and unresponsive for ten thousand years even to its former Paladin, it was still a mystery of science and engineering that the Galra had never been able to duplicate. Altea fed its secrets back to the masters that held its chains a little at a time, knowing that when they'd given enough that the Galra could create the lions again itself, the Empire would have no more use for their little fragile planet or the millions of lives on it. Only the careful diplomatic dance of its leaders kept the Galra at bay, giving just enough, making promises, relying on old ties and past memories. And when Alfor, the great king, was finally allowed by the Empire to die, a withered husk, struggling to the last, kept alive by Druid magic and foul bindings, the Empire had opened the sealed room and finally freed his daughter from the cryogenic prison they'd sealed her in lifetimes before to take his place. Her choices were simple, lead her people and submit - or lose everything.

And if she managed the subtle balance of power competently - well, she was not her father and Zarkon knew she hid fire inside of her. A cat with a trapped mouse has all the time in the world to play though and this 'gift' was just another in a long line to test her. If it killed her... well, that wasn't the Empire's fault. Accidents happened. There was always someone loyal to the Empire that could be found to replace her. The castle was full of spies.

Which was how Shiro, breathing hard through his clenched teeth behind the muzzle that covered the entire lower half of his face, had ended up on his knees in the middle of the throne room in front of her. He was shirtless, the Galra liked showing off the scars that mauled his body, evidence of his time in the Arena and his arms, both the metal Galra one and his own flesh and blood, were bound painfully behind him, cords that ran across his chest keeping them close against the hollow of his back. There was a leather collar around his neck and the ambassador delivering him held the chain that connected to it but that wasn't what controlled him. What controlled him was the device that was being presented, on its own little pillow no less, to the current ruler of Altea, a simple looking bracelet that was linked to his embedded arm and could cripple him with electric shock before he managed to take two steps.

Shiro could do a great deal in two steps. And his narrowed, dark, feral eyes watched the movement of the pillow and its bracelet with unwavering attention as the diplomat on the other end of his chain droned on about the 'honor' she was being given in receiving the Champion as a gift for her pleasure and enjoyment. How the Galra Empire would be paying attention to make sure he was used properly. How fondly Zarkon cared for his 'old friend's' daughter and wanted to let her indulge herself. How much Zarkon looked forward to the day she would have a child to let him raise in proper Galra fashion to take the kingdom's responsibly from her when they were old enough and she was ready to let it go.

And Shiro's tight muscles trembled almost imperceptibly as his narrow eyes never left the bracelet.

((ooc. hey you. I hope this isn't too dark. I'll change things up if it is, just say the word. And I am good with smut-free, possibly just being straight up action/adventure as it unfolds.))

Vayne Carudas Solidor | Final Fantasy XII | M/F

[thereinsofhistory]

[The ruler, likely in a country he's conquered or sabotaged his way into governing.]

Ranmaru Mori | Samurai Warriors | M/M

[notgayfornobunaga]

[Go by the games you have to believe he already is a mistress lol. Anyway definitely in the harem spot.]

Rider | Fate/zero | Ruler

[hellenization]

Tatsu Yamashiro | DC | OTA

[takerofsouls]

[Can be in any position.]

Karen Minazuki ♥ Yes! Pretty Cure 5 ♥ f/f

[oceanicbutterfly]

[Pretty open about scenarios, though 5 sounds particularly fun. Probably not the ruler (she can be but she'd be super awkward about it).]

Gou Matsuoka - Free! - f/m

[musclefan]

Sara | Kancolle | ota

[sistersara]

Kija | Akatsuki no Yona | OTA

[backstory]

[OOC: Most likely in the harem! Most interested in 1, 3, 4, or 5]

matou sakura ; fate stay night ; f/m

[floreciente]

mc (eun) ; mystic messenger ; m/f

[chatapp]

Natsukage Suoh | 1bitheart | M/M

[orkun]

[ Probably a very salty harem member]

Reaper Arden | OC | OTA

[reapwhatyousow]

[Prefer to be member of the harem.]

Asch | Tales of the Abyss

[oflorelei]

[ Most likely to be the prince, but I'm open to other roles too. ]

Victor Nikiforov | Yuri!!! on Ice

[blizko]

[ Could be the ruler or a part of the harem. I'm up for plotting! ]

Chihiro Mayuzumi | Kuroko no Basuke | OTA

[overcloaked]

[ A few thoughts:

For 1 and 4, I'd dig playing Mayuzumi as the tribute/arranged marriage partner sent in from afar.

For 2, I'd like him to be the ruler.

For the rest, any role would work fine. ]