#direwood reference

[direwoodrp]

The Direwood Historical Society Archives is a beautiful old building just outside downtown Direwood.  While some of its holdings are mundane, rumors are there are plenty of secrets hiding inside its walls.  Whether looking for a bestiary to identify the monster in the woods, or to try to get some information on the Ancient families of Direwood the Archives probably has the answers.  Unfortunately, to gain any knowledge of value one must first make a deal with Peter Hale who reigns over the information there with an iron fist.

Who does it belong to? The Direwood Historical Society

Public (ish): Vampires can enter uninvited

Special Features:  There are a number of one-of-a-kind books, artifacts, and pieces of ephemera devoted to the histories and mysteries of Direwood.  With an exterior of stone, the Archives are an impressive building just outside downtown.  There is an intricately decorated main room, several reading rooms, an artifact lab for preservation, and administrative offices.

Brief History: The Historical Society was formed in the late 1700s from a much older and more mysterious organization.  The Archives were built to store the artifacts and records they collected.  Over time a preservation lab was built and electric lights were installed.  There have been a series of archivists attached and plenty of rumors about the secrets the Archives might have on their shelves.  Ten years ago the head archivist had an unfortunate accident and Peter Hale took over the position.  He resorted the collection under the excuse of updating the catalog and holds tight reins on who makes use of what in the collection.

Connected Characters or NPCs: Peter Hale is the Head Archivist, there are two archival assistants

[direwoodrp]

If you wander through the mists at midnight where the wolves howl and the bats shriek their way through the sky, you might end up in the town of Direwood.  Direwood can’t be found on any map - or perhaps it’s on every map. It tends to collect the lost and the wandering, those trying to go anywhere but where they’ve been and those trying to find a place where they belong.   

Vampire - The undead who travel the earth with a terrible hunger and terrifying strength.

Werewolves - Some call it a curse, some call it a gift, all answer the call of the moon.

Witches/Warlocks - From odd to earth-shattering, these magic users have been touched by the Other and tap into its power.

Hunters - Where there is a something Wilde there will eventually follow the Hunter, they guard against the night, but who will guard against them?

Humans - The purest thing of all is the might of the human heart, the bravery to fight against the dying of the light and the determination to live on.

Cursed - Their burden is great and their path is hard, for no matter their species, they are Cursed.

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