The Black Knight
One Thousand Club
Cauldron is an urban jungle much like what we’re used to seeing in our own reality. There’s public transportation—metro, buses, taxis, etc.—and there are cellular services. WiFi can be found in nearly every establishment and food can be ordered on screens before the meal is served by a waiter/waitress. Everyone appears to be human but not all of us are. The rest of the world is unaware of the existence of Witches. Well…Witches are what those who abuse their powers are called. Espers are the ones who apprehend or execute the bad witches.
Apparently, anyone can become a Witch but not everyone can become an Esper. In order to be an Esper, you need to either be scouted by a secret organization known as Séance or introduced to them directly by someone on the inside. If not for Séance, the Witches would be getting away with serious crimes. Unfortunately, not all Witches have been caught because they are clever at hiding their existence and motives. Witches can be as young as children, or as old as your grandparents. They do not have a distinct appearance. Therefore, they are difficult to identify since they look like you and I.
Cauldron is unique because of these Witches hiding in The Underworld, but it is also unique for other reasons. The architecture is modern Gothic. The buildings tower and connect almost like Tetris blocks. Everything seems to dwarf the people that go about their day-to-day. Cauldron has a mixture of cultures more diverse than any other country in the world. One can find any kind of food in this big melting pot.
The nightlife is just like any nightlife found in any big city except there are some exclusive clubs that not many people can get into. Not many people realize it is due to their humanity. Some clubs and bars are specifically “Witch Only,” and therefore, Mundies aren’t permitted. Not anyone can get in those clubs for they have to know someone who can vouch for them. Any Mundy caught sneaking into these Witch clubs are never seen again.
Overall, Cauldron is what you make of it. Some people find the Gothic architecture to be too dark for them, while others thrive in it. The crime rate is medium among Mundies, but high among Witches. Mundies don’t always realize when they are being lied to, cheated, and exploited until it is too late. There needs to be more good witches in the world, but wouldn’t that mean humanity would cease to exist?
Notable Locations
- Seance Headquarters - This is where Espers report to for work. Like the Coven Apartments, Seance is located in a rundown apartment complex. The security looks like any average Joe and least suspected to be a specially-trained guard. Once one passes by security, then they enter an old elevator that through a special code on the floor buttons will take them down to the Seance facility.
- Coven Apartments - This apartment complex houses those who work for Seance. It looks like a run-down project, but once someone enters through the secret entrance, they are welcomed by interior decor that could rival a five-star hotel.
- Cauldron Police Department - headquarters of the "CPD."
- The Shadow Dome - a prison for Witches only special units in the CPD are aware of. Its existence is TOP SECRET.
- Cat Eye - secret unit within the Cauldron City government, above Seance in hierarchy, and who manage the overall executive decisions about Witches. Some Cat Eye agents will be present at the arrest and capture of Witches. Otherwise, they are more elusive than Witches and Espers.
Notable NPCs
- William "Bill" Hadley - Seance Assistant Director who directly manages the Espers. No one has ever seen THE Director except for Bill. He is an Esper whose power is Psychic Creature Creation. He has an imaginary pink fairy dragon named Kissy that no one can see but him. She has existed since he was a kid. (GM-NPC)
- Mack - That is all anyone knows him as. He is a big, Samoan-looking guy who likes to wear a white T-shirt, khaki shorts, and sandals. He basically dresses like a 40-year-old man. His black hair is always slicked back with grease, and he has a thick, magnificent black beard that would make anyone jealous. He is always sitting behind the reception desk with a tiny fan blowing air on him.
- CPD Cops - They wear uniforms similar to NYPD, black and blue. They drive blue and white police vehicles that have the typical red and blue lamps.
- Cat Eye - These are GM-controlled only. They are an elusive group and when they show up, they all tend to look the same. They wear solid-black suits and have special visors over their eyes. Nobody knows what those visors do. Bill isn't a fan of them. He says they think their so freakin' special.
Player-Created Locations
- Fox Warren: Kitsune U~oren in the native tongue, Fox Warren is the heart of the Asian community in Cauldron City. Full of eastern culture and ancient customs, many of the shops and businesses here follow these traditions. It is also home to the White Turtle, giving it the nickname of "Turtle Town" (Created by
Twist
).
Player-Created NPCs
- White Turtle: One of the larger gangs in the city, the White Turtle is the Cauldron City version of the Yakuza with most of it's members being of Asian descent. They have dealings in nearly all elements of criminality from theft to murder and call Fox Warren home, with nearly all their members being recruited from here (Created by
Twist
).
IC Rules
1. Use the tag so we know who your character is directly talking to and where your character is.
2. Try to keep all OOC chatter in the OOC.
3. Do not use neon font colors. Not everyone uses dark mode.
4. Collaborate with each other and interact. If you're not used to this, then you better get used to this because this game is mostly sandbox.
5. GM events will happen as GM dictates.
6. Witches are free to create mayhem but must understand that every notorious action has consequences.
7. Espers are free to hunt player-created Witches if those Witches created a big enough problem. You just must collaborate with the Witch writer on how the scene and conclusion will go.
Tag
Code:
[b]Name:[/b] [url=link to their CS in the character thread]Character's Name[/url]
[b]Date/Time:[/b] 1 May 2050 (Players are free to use the entire month of May); 12-HR clock (whatever time you designate. Any time you move to a new location add an hour)
[b]Location:[/b] Where are they exactly? If you just write "Cauldron City"...that's pretty broad.
[b]Type:[/b] Witch or Esper
[b]Power:[/b] Character's power
[b]Tagging:[/b] Who are they talking to and interacting with directly.
[b]Mentioning:[/b] Who are they talking or thinking about?
Goonfire
nios
Twist
Zufaix
Nano
Mera
@Danidify @Inubue
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