elytra
a beetle may or may not be inferior to a man
Character Species
More can be suggested, but below are the main types of species that a character can be.
Human/Mundane
No magic, but can know of the supernatural world.
Gifted
Can do magic, focused in specific areas like necromancy or the sight. To those looking to have witch characters, this is the role for you.
Lesser Gifted
Can only do small bits of magic, focused in specific areas like necromancy or the sight.
Bast
Have two forms, cat and human, and can do small bits of magic, see rules for Lesser Gifted.
Immortals
Can do magic, focused in a specific area, and live forever, though can be killed.
Vampyres
Like the myths, they feed on blood. However, they don’t burn up in the sun. A stake to the heart will do them in, as will any holy objects.
Ferals
Werewolves, but with an animal of your choosing, ranging from wolves to platypuses to birds.
Types of Magic
Magic can be used by some of the species specified above. They focus in specific areas, though, and so below is what sort of magic can be done. Please keep in mind to keep abilities in check; overpowering your character makes things less fun for the group, and I will be keeping an eye on things. Smaller spells, like levitating objects and protection wards, are the sort of thing any gifted can do, but bigger spells will need to be related to one of the types below. More types can be suggested.
Necromancy
Raising the dead, speaking with the dead, sharing a drink with the dead, realizing you and the dead have more in common than you thought, necromancy has it all! You’re the sort of person who can summon ghosts and then have to have your friends exorcise them from you because you didn’t put up proper wards. You can also raise zombies, operate Ouija boards, sense death within places, and other such things.
The Sight
Having the sight differs from person to person. Perhaps you’re plagued by dreams of the future, or maybe you deliberately look forward in time- or back! -to figure stuff out. Basically, you can see the future in some way, vaguely- you can get a sense for an event that is going to happen, and some of the possible endings. That, or you can focus your energy on something and try to see what has happened in the past. The ways you can tell the future differ. Do you read palms? Do you look at tea leaves? Organs? Onions? It all depends on what type of seer you want to be.
Telepath
Have you ever wanted to read minds? No? Too bad. Telepaths are able to skim the minds of people near them, sometimes on purpose, sometimes on accident. They can also tell emotions and such; however, they can not CHANGE these emotions using their abilities. Other than that, since they are used to using their mind for their abilities, they’re better at lifting things with their thoughts.
Pyromancy
Playing a pyromancer is less about how comfortable you are with your character being an arsonist and more about how comfortable you are with your character setting themselves aflame. A misconception about pyromancy is that it’s just fire, due to the name. However, people with this magic type affect temperature both ways; it’s just much easier to light stuff on fire than it is to cool it down. They’re pretty fun at parties, until they burn the house down.
Nature
Plants. Animals. That one spider that you heard the screams of when someone hit it with a newspaper. You know the ins and outs of nature magic. Your garden is the envy of the PTA, and you can communicate with sentient beings that aren’t human. They are even more likely to listen to you! Plants can grow at your command with a little effort, too, which is pretty neat.
Miracles
Are you a man/woman/person of god? Well, good news, you too can do magic! Sort of. Miracles are based on belief in God. What God, you might ask! Well, any of them. In this world, it is assumed that any religion, ever, has existed in reality in some for. These gods can grant favors, and people who have faith can use 3 daily. Otherwise, they’re stuck doing normal person things. If they ever lose faith, they lose their miracles as well.
Runework
Runework is less instant magic and more the sort of thing that takes focus and time. This magic takes from other types of magic in effect, but users aren't going to be lighting something on fire with a flick of their hand. Instead, they work out runes and then activate them; they're less useful in battle than taking part in defense, but often are the ones to enchant and curse objects. They also are more skilled with summonings and the opening/closing of gates.
Organizations
These are some organizations, and their connection with the town.
The Wicce
The Wicce are your typical witches. They’re Gifted, and their organization lacks order for the most part; it’s split into many different covens, with different leaders and morals. The current coven in Providence doesn’t want to find the tear to close it, but instead just protect it from misuse.
Sentinels
They’re often called the guard dogs of God. They are religious people, like priests and exorcists, and the sort who use miracles. They plan to shut down the gate completely, and destroy anything that came through it.
The Rose Cross
Snobbish, rich, and elitist are words to describe the Rose Cross. They only let in the smartest, richest people, as well as those who excel at magic. They are the sort of people who search out knowledge and power, and have pride to keep. They plan to use the tear for research.
Solitaires
These people have no association with any sort of organization. They just exist, and have varying goals and morals.
There are other groups in the area, but some have not made themselves known.
Places Inside & Outside Town
These are some places that one can go to and know of around the area!
Town Area:
Providence Historical Museum
Church of the Arch Angel Ramiel
Farmers Market (Open Weekends)
Wayward Oaks Cemetery
Town Hall
Berry Park
The Police Station
The Diner
The General Store
The Needle’n’Thread (A tailors shop)
The Toolbox (A hardware store)
Grocery Store
Practical Magick (A store carrying magical objects and resources)
The Oriental Crow (A hotel)
Gas Station
Providence Elementary and Highschool
Leaf It To Me! (Flower Shop)
Spotlight Cinema (Theater)
Radio-Active (Tech + Repair shop)
We Take The Cake (Bakery)
Sofa So Good (Joint coffee + bookshop)
Providence Public Library
Farm Area:
The Brentwood’s Farm
The Carlyle’s Farm
The Wicker’s Farm
The Jameson’s Farm (Abandoned)
The King Farm
The Docks:
The Boathouse
The Beach
The Boardwalk
The Underground:
The Sewers
Outskirts/Wilderness:
The Woods
Jameson Cave
Ida Grove
The Old Growth
Abandoned Church
Town Legends
This list will be edited as time goes on. Here are some of the tales that go around town.
-The town has a thinner veil between the physical world and the dream realm. This is known by some mundane, but it’s mostly seen as myth by them. For supernatural beings, they know it’s true.
-Legend has it that the Archangel Ramiel came down to Providence and blessed the lands, leading to the town having a parade for it yearly.
-The Jamesons, Iris and Harry, were murdered in their home. Their son was found dead in a cave nearby, after shouting was heard from within. It’s said the parents haunt the farm, and the son haunts the cave. The crime was never solved.
-Those who get lost in the woods at night say that their compasses start going buck wild at some point, and they start to hear and see things in the dark. Just as they start to lose hope, they say a white cat appears and scares away the things chasing them! Then, the cat leads them back to the safety of the trails. They call the cat the stargazer because of how legend says if you go out past midnight, looking for her, you can see her perched on a rock out in the woods, looking up at the sky, waiting for another traveler to lead back home.
Festivals & Events
Like any tourist town, Providence has events and festivals that it holds yearly. Some of these may even be events seen in the roleplay!-The Feast of Dreamers
This is a time to think about your goals for the coming years, over a free feast in the town hall, provided by the farms!
-The Springtime Carnival
The carnival is a time to unwind! Vendors, games, and rides are all placed near the docks.
-Halloween Bash
Boo! This spooky event is when all the shops hand out candy for the kids, and a much-anticipated haunted house is set up! Corn mazes are provided by the farms
-Flowerfest
It may be winter, but flowerfest helps us remember that there is life even in the snow! The town invites visitors to participate in this heartwarming event, where flowers are set in the graveyard to remember all those who need it, and to provide a reminder that even in death, we can keep moving on.
-Holiday Hunt
Christmas isn’t for everyone, and not everyone can get presents for the holidays, so the town sets up a search and find for the kids who need something to do this time of the year!
-Providence Talent Show
The talent show is held annually at town hall, and is open to anyone who is willing to show what they've got!
-Parade of Ramiel
This parade, brought about by the Church in town, is an event to show off the optimism and hopefulness of our town.
NPCs, or "Townsfolk and Your General Suspicious Parties"
Every town has townsfolk, right? Same goes for Providence. Here are short (VERY short) bios for the NPCs in Providence; if you'd like connections with any, let me know.Natalie Van Beck | 43 | She/her | Co-Runs Historical Museum
Kelly Van Beck | 44 | She/her | Co-Runs Historical Museum
Pastor Lewis Bell | 50 | He/Him | Pastor at the Church
Petunia Harver | 54 | She/her | Mayor
Jacob Weer | 46 | He/Him | Chief of Police
Jessica Vrana | 32 | She/Her | Reporter for the Town Paper
Betty Harris | 30 | She/her | Runs Diner
Monroe Quill | 25 | He/Him | Town Tailor
Melvin Quill | 28 | They/them | Runs Magic Shop
Lucky Quill | 23 | She/her | Runs Flower Shop
Atticus Campos | 53 | He/him | Runs Hardware Store
Lonnie Wogman | 47 | He/him | Runs Grocery Store
The Brentwoods | Farmers | Family of 4
The Carlyles | Farmers | Family of 3
The Wickers | Farmers | Husband and Wife
Irwin Grey | 58 | They/them | Owns Boathouse
Tabitha Herald | 26 | She/her | Owns Tech Repair Shop
Lauren Pepperton | 58 | She/her | Owns Bakery
Lola Quinton | 29 | She/her | Owns Coffee + Book Shop
Kasey Simmons | 28 | She/her | Head Librarian
Quinn Kramer | 29 | She/her | Guest at Hotel
The Dream Realm
This is information on the Dream Realm, which is an integral part of the roleplay. It is heavily based off of the Dream Realm within WitchCraft
What IS the Dream Realm?
Most believe their dreams are simply the product of their subconscious. In some manner, this is correct. Within their panorama, a dedicated and talented lucid dreamer can create whole worlds, while a normal mundane simply is dragged along for the ride. However, much lies beyond the panorama that most don’t visit because they cannot, and these realms WITHIN the realm can be deadly.
Sub-Realms
-Panorama
Each person has their own panorama. This is where they go when they dream. One can’t truly die within this realm, and it changes constantly based on what the owner is dreaming about. Those who are emotionally close are known to visit one anothers panoramas.
-The Periphery
The Periphery is where you go when exiting your Panorama, something not many can do. The Periphery looks different for different people. To some, it may look like a hall with many doors, or a gorgeous sea you can swim through with no need for breath, gazing at the bubbles that contain other peoples panoramas. These are the things that remain true, no matter what: The Periphery is the outermost layer of the realm. It contains the panoramas of every being. The appearance of those in the Periphery is entirely dependent on self image. You can’t get hurt there.
-The First World
Where animals go when they dream, as well as die. It’s a wide, expansive forest, with rivers and ponds. There are paths that lead through it, but it remains difficult to navigate. It’s right outside the Periphery, and is the first realm where death is possible for those navigating it.
-City of Bubastis
Where Bast go when they dream. It’s a winding city, and most often they remain in their cat forms. It’s found through a path in the First World, and like that area, people can die and get hurt here.
-Sammael’s Gate/The Wasteland
This is a corrupted area of the dream realm, due to a tear within it that leads to the realm of the Mad Gods. It’s said that anyone who nears the gate will go insane. The gate continues to open more, and no one has been able to stop it yet. Only small tainted creatures can get through, currently, but as it grows, it is possible that a Mad God will be able to get through soon enough.
-The Garden of Earthly Delights
It’s a walled off garden, and has many temptations to those who enter it. The truth is that if you choose to stay, while you’ll gain comforts, the spirits there feed off of you for eternity.
-The Domain of Morpheus, Dilmun
Morpheus is the ruler of the dream realm. His city, Dilmun, is hard to get to, and one can only succeed in finding the path if they’re clever or if they get chosen. It’s filled with Gods, Mara, and other dream spirits, as well as Morpheus himself, and his two siblings, Phatasus and Icelus. If one wishes to speak with them, they have to enter the tower at the middle of the city.
More subrealms exist, but are rarely visited. Some include the Realm of Visions (which shows the future, present, and past all at once) and the Cave of Fates (where the 3 Fates roam, deciding who lives and dies)
Current Ciphers/Puzzles Solved
In WitchCraft: Malady, there's going to be lots of puzzles. Some will be obvious. Others will be not. Some will have no meaning! Some will have information. Maybe some will be the lyrics to Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley. It's a toss up! Below is the ones current solved.ALPHABET SHUFFLE #1 OWRMJK SY GVCAX DECHZT, NEQBU IF LSP
Translated to: Sphinx of Black Quartz, Hear My Vow
Time Taken: 2 hrs and 30 mins
And that’s all the current information, though this may be updated! If anyone has questions, please comment here or the OOC to let me know.
Last edited:
