Character Gallery

"Nursing is an art: and if it is to be made an art, it requires an exclusive devotion as hard a preparation, as any painter's or sculptor's work." – Florence Nightingale, Notes on Nursing

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Compassion, Knowledge and Science, Search for Purpose, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Physical Illness, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), War

From a young age, you felt a calling to care for the weak and sickly, and your Christian faith only strengthened this purpose. Through your intelligence and hard work, you brought modern medical standards to the institutions you worked in. When your fiancé was wounded in battle, you traveled to the front lines, where you faced shocking conditions but also found a strange sense of excitement and satisfaction in saving lives. Even now, you long to feel that purpose again, to nurse someone back to health and make a difference in their life.

"The past is not dead, it is living in us, and will be alive in the future which we are now helping to make." – William Morris, "The Beauty of Life"

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Investigation, Knowledge and Science, Obsession, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Psychological Manipulation (Victim), Sexual Fetish (Necrophilia)

As you sit at home, surrounded by stacks of archaeology books and travel journals, you can't help but feel a sense of mundanity in your everyday life. You've always dreamed of being a great archaeologist, but so far, these dreams have been just unfulfilled fantasies. You've never had the time or means to go on excavations yourself. But as you read about the adventures of others, you can't help but feel a sense of excitement and longing. And now, with the invitation to participate in the unwrapping, you feel as if your dreams may finally become a reality.

"But I took it: -- and in an hour, oh! Heavens! what a revulsion! what an upheaving, from its lowest depths, of the inner spirit! what an apocalypse of the world within me!" – Thomas De Quincey, Confessions of an English Opium-Eater

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Hedonism, Knowledge and Science, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Addiction, Deceit/Betrayal, Physical Illness

Once a respected surgeon in the heart of London, the weight of responsibility and the constant demand for precision took a toll on you. You found solace in the numbing embrace of opium, but as accusations of being unfit for the job began to surface, you were forced to give up the operating room. Now, as a medical consultant, you dispense the same drug that has enslaved you to your high society patients, but the absence of the sense of purpose that came with being a surgeon haunts you.

"The horror! The horror!" – Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Hedonism, Power and Control, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Physical Illness, Mental Illness, Sexual Fetish (BDSM), War

As a seasoned and decorated veteran, you bear the scars of war both inside and out. The memories of battle haunt you, and you despise the decadent society that sent you to fight. Seeking discipline to quiet the voices in your head, you long for the clarity and purpose that war once gave you. But now, you are adrift and alone in a world that no longer makes sense. You know that true peace can only come from confronting the demons of your past.

"And above all things have fervent charity among yourselves: for charity shall cover the multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Hedonism, Power and Control, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), Sexual Fetish (BDSM)

Amongst London's high society, you are not only renowned for your wealth and generosity, but also for your love for the arts. Your grand halls are adorned with classic and contemporary masterpieces, many of which you have commissioned from promising young talents whose careers you have nurtured. Your patronage is coveted, but for every new protege, another is discarded, left by the wayside, despondent and incensed. You long for someone on your level, someone who can't be controlled that easily. But until then, you'll continue to play your game, finding new ways to use your pawns.

"The safest way to double your money is to fold it over once and put it in your pocket." – Kin Hubbard

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Investigation, Power and Control, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), Social Dependence

You're a master of numbers, trusted by your wealthy clients to handle their books, even when their needs stretch beyond legal boundaries. While your services have earned you a place in high society, you know that you are only tolerated as long as you are useful to them, and this knowledge makes you seethe. To teach them a lesson, you plan to embezzle more than your agreed share from their accounts. With your clever mind, you know that you can get away with it, and even if they find out, you hold enough dirt on them to protect yourself.

"A man who has worked long enough to earn money has also earned the right to do whatever he wants with it." – Andrew Carnegie, The Gospel of Wealth

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Idealism and Justice, Non-Conformity, Power and Control, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal, Nationalism

Rising from the ashes of poverty, you, the child of immigrants, clawed your way to the top of the American oil industry, amassing a fortune that should make the wealthy elite of Europe's high society quiver. But as you walk their gilded halls, the disdain and condescension of these blue bloods is palpable. So, you decided to embrace your role as the uncouth American. You flaunt your wealth, disregarding the facade of polite British society. You are determined to show them that a new age is upon them, and that their society is destined for the garbage heap of history.

"Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth." – Oscar Wilde, "The Critic as Artist"

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Fame, Non-Conformity, Romance

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal, Queerphobia

Both revered and scorned for your provocative plays and sharp wit, you are maybe the most scandalous artist of the realm. With a pen in one hand and a glass of wine in the other, you embody the image of a libertine revelling in debauchery and excess. Deep down, however, you long for a simpler life, one where you can be yourself and love who you want. But that love is forbidden, and so you keep up the façade, torn between your desire for fame and your longing for something more.

"There lives more faith in honest doubt, believe me, than in half the creeds." – Alfred, Lord Tennyson, "In Memoriam A.H.H."

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Hedonism, Idealism and Justice, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Death, Physical Illness

To your peers, you are not just a priest but a pillar of faith, impervious to the vanities of the world. You have made a name for yourself as a jovial and loyal confidant, always ready to lend an ear to the troubles of others. Yet, despite your devotion and compassion, you possess a judgmental streak and have been tempted by secular pleasures. Lately, you have been contemplating your own mortality and confronted with a choice: will you focus on your spiritual journey or indulge in the pleasures you've always denied yourself?

"The mind is like an iceberg, it floats with one-seventh of its bulk above water." – Sigmund Freud, The Interpretation of Dreams

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Investigation, Knowledge and Science, Non-Conformity, Power and Control

Potential Triggers

Mental Illness, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator)

You've always been fascinated by the human mind, particularly the darker thoughts and emotions of your patients. As a highly trained expert in psychoanalysis, you pride yourself on using cutting edge methods to break down and rebuild the most dysfunctional minds. Your confidence in your abilities borders on hubris, as you believe that even the most complex cases can be overcome with your techniques. Though your methods might be brutal and cruel, you feel it is your responsibility to guide your patients through the difficult journey to healing.

"I am all in a sea of wonders. I doubt; I fear; I think strange things, which I dare not confess to my own soul." – Bram Stoker, Dracula

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Non-Conformity, Obsession, Romance

Potential Triggers

Mental Illness, Sexual Fetish (BDSM)

With ink-stained hands and a mind full of dark fantasies, you pen alluring gothic romance novels that both enthral and shock the masses. Your tales of thrilling terrors and forbidden love have propelled you to wild success, yet amidst the adoration of your fans and the sneers of your critics, you feel a profound sense of isolation. The world you have created within your stories is far more alluring than the mundane reality around you. The fantasies woven within your stories mirror your own secret longings, and you yearn to find others who share in your passions.

"Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely." – Lord Acton, Letter to Mandell Creighton

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Idealism and Justice, Power and Control, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Blackmail, Nationalism

Following your father's legacy, you embarked on a political campaign for "moral renewal" and emerged victorious, ascending to a seat in the halls of power. But as the smoke of the celebrations clears, the true cost of your victory becomes all too apparent. Your campaign was financed by shadowy figures, their dirty hands pulling the strings behind the scenes. As they expect you to turn a blind eye to their illicit dealings, you are trapped in a web of deceit, forced to play the part of a champion of righteousness while placating the corrupt forces that brought you to power.

"True spirituality never advertises itself" – Dion Fortune, The Mystical Qabbalah

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Fame, Search for Purpose, Social Status, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), Social Dependence

As a notorious teacher of occult knowledge, you have gained fame and the ear of powerful people. However, you have started to feel that your message has lost its potency, and your once-loyal followers are slipping away. As you consider your next steps, you question whether your power comes from the people's belief in you or your own unshakeable faith in the mystical realm. Do you continue to seek spectacle to captivate your audience, or do you embark on a solitary journey to deepen your knowledge and unlock new revelations?

"The law is an ass." – Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Idealism and Justice, Investigation, Obsession

Potential Triggers

Physical Violence (Perpetrator)

With a burning sense of justice in your heart, you joined the ranks of Scotland Yard's detectives. But as you delve deeper into the seedy underbelly of London, you find yourself struggling against a growing cynicism and a burning fury against vice and immorality. Despite your efforts to maintain order, the rampant corruption and injustice have driven you to take matters into your own hands. Your methods may be violent, but you know that justice must be served at any cost.

“A mind which really lays hold of a subject is not easily detached from it.” – Ida Tarbell

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Idealism and Justice, Investigation, Obsession, Power and Control

Potential Triggers

Blackmail, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator)

As an investigative journalist, you are driven by a relentless pursuit of the truth, even if it means risking your own safety. Your undercover investigations and exposés of corruption and illegal activity have made you a household name, but the rush of the investigation has become an addiction. You move through the world of high society, your eyes always searching for the next big story, for the next secret to uncover. Your peers are wary of you, but the whispers of their secrets only fuel your determination to uncover their misdeeds and enjoy their squirming.

"And it's not for the sake of a ribboned coat, or the selfish hope of a season's fame, but his Captain's hand on his shoulder smote -- 'Play up! play up! and play the game!'" – Henry Newbolt, "Vitaï Lampada"

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Fame, Obsession, Power and Control

Potential Triggers

Addiction, Mental Illness, Queerphobia

You were born into privilege, but it wasn't until you discovered sports that you found your true calling. Your success on the field is your reason for being - the only thing that gives you a sense of purpose and fulfilment. Fiercely competitive, you refuse to accept anything less than victory. But as the years have passed, your performance has suffered, leading you to turn to drugs to maintain your edge. Now, as your addiction spirals out of control, you must confront the true cost of your obsession before it devours everything you hold dear.

“Every society has the criminals that it deserves." – Havelock Ellis, The Criminal

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Obsession, Power and Control, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Addiction, Blackmail, Physical Violence (Perpetrator)

Starting with nothing, you rose through the rank to lead London's criminal underworld, taking out your former boss along the way. But success comes at a price, and your unrelenting paranoia is a constant companion. Every glance, every whisper, every gesture is scrutinized for signs of betrayal. You rely on drugs to quell your anxieties, but the dose has become dangerously high, blurring the line between reality and delusion. You struggle to keep a firm grip on your empire and your sanity, knowing that the thrill of power and the fear of losing it could be your undoing.

"The boundaries which divide Life from Death are at best shadowy and vague. Who shall say where the one ends, and where the other begins?" – Edgar Allan Poe, "The Premature Burial"

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Obsession, Romance, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Death, Sexual Fetish (Necrophilia), Suicide

A hopeless romantic, you waited for fate to bring you to your true love, and when it did, you cherished them above all else. But when they passed away, you swore off love forever, dressing in black and spurning all suitors as a tribute to your lost love. Your obsession with death has led you to seek solace in spiritualism, hoping to reach beyond the veil and once again touch the one you lost, as the idea of being reunited with them fills you with hope and desire.

"I love acting. It is so much more real than life." – Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Fame, Obsession, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Mental Illness, Psychological Manipulation (Victim)

You are a star, playing demanding roles to critical acclaim on renowned stages. Lately, though, you have been plagued by doubts about where to go from here, as reaching the peak can only mean decline. The constant pressure to outdo yourself and the fear of not living up to your own expectations has made you desperate to create something truly memorable on stage, something that will transcend your mortal coil. The stage lights, the applause, it all feels empty, as you long for the role that will give your life meaning.

"I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will." – Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Idealism and Justice, Knowledge and Science, Search for Purpose, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal, Social Dependence

You have spent most of your life as a loyal companion to your foster sibling. You were raised together, but their privileged life stands in stark contrast to your own. Even though you know you have the potential to surpass them in every way, a sense of duty and the stipend paid by their family keep you tethered to them, despite their dismissive attitude towards you and your growing resentment. You remain by their side, trying to preserve their reputation and dignity, all the while struggling to maintain your own moral code in a world of privilege and excess.

"Hug me, kiss me, suck my juices, squeezed from goblin fruits for you." – Christina Georgina Rossetti, "Goblin Market"

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Hedonism, Romance, Search for Purpose, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Objectification, Sexual Fetish (BDSM), Social Dependence

Born in the East End, you turned to selling your body to make ends meet, but soon discovered that you could make a career out of it. As the most popular private companion of the upper class, you enjoy the luxury and the sense of power. But recently, the thrill of this life has waned, and you find yourself growing tired, lonely and eager to find a way out. You don't regret your past, no. But if you found someone to commit to you and offer you a stable new life, you could leave all uncertainties and doubts behind.

"Courage calls to courage everywhere, and its voice cannot be denied." – Millicent Fawcett

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Compassion, Idealism and Justice, Non-Conformity, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Sexism

You've been exposed to the harsh realities of society at an early age, and the impact it had on your family has deeply affected you. Driven by a passion for social justice and equality, you've dedicated yourself to fighting for a better world by organizing rallies and raising awareness. Yet, your fight has been a difficult one, with too much apathy from fellow campaigners and empty promises of support from friends. Despite the bitter taste of betrayal, you continue to fight for a cause that's greater than yourself, even when it feels like the world is against you.

"Boldly they rode and well, into the jaws of Death, into the mouth of hell.” – Alfred, Lord Tennyson, "The Charge of the Light Brigade"

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Despair, Hedonism, Obsession

Potential Triggers

Addiction, Physical Violence (Perpetrator), War

A daring military officer, you relish the thrill of the attack, always the first to thunder towards the enemies' guns. Nothing makes you feel alive like danger, which is why you also enjoy gambling without any sense of risk. Unfortunately, this reckless behavior has landed you in enormous debt, and now you need to get some money quickly, or you face being dishonorably discharged. But is it just the money you're after, or is it the adrenaline-fueled feeling of risk that you crave?

"Life and death appeared to me ideal bounds, which I should first break through, and pour a torrent of light into our dark world." – Mary Shelley, Frankenstein

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Knowledge and Science, Non-Conformity, Obsession, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Death, Self-Harm

Coming from an impoverished noble family, you have long felt insecure about your position in society. The only thing you were sure of was your sharp intellect, so you turned towards the sciences to achieve greatness. Despite your dedication, however, your scientific pursuits have been fraught with setbacks thus far, and your social ineptitude and obsessive tendencies have isolated you from your peers. Nevertheless, these obstacles only serve to stoke your determination to achieve success. You are willing to cross ethical boundaries and experiment on yourself to achieve your ultimate goal: immortality.

"False facts are highly injurious to the progress of science, for they often endure long; but false views, if supported by some evidence, do little harm, for every one takes a salutary pleasure in proving their falseness." – Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Idealism and Justice, Knowledge and Science, Non-Conformity

Potential Triggers

Death

As a material philosopher, you have devoted your life to the pursuit of knowledge and the belief in the supremacy of science and reason over religion and superstition. You scoff at anything that can't be explained by rational thinking, and your arrogance in attacking such beliefs has cost you friendships. But the tragic death of your sister has left a crack in your convictions. You are haunted by the thought of never seeing her again, as you struggle to reconcile your beliefs with the longing for something more.

"Surely the men were stupid and ridiculous and cowardly. Even Manu, the monkey, was more intelligent than they. If these were creatures of his own kind he was doubtful if his past pride in blood was warranted." – Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Despair, Non-Conformity, Search for Purpose, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Nationalism, War

Born into privilege, you yearned to explore beyond the confines of your sheltered upbringing. Journeying to the farthest reaches of the globe, you witnessed the wonders and horrors of the Empire, and the flaws of the British society you once idealized were laid bare before you. Inheriting your family's estate has returned you to the "prison" you once called home, suffocated by the oppressive weight of your homeland. The inner turmoil between your thirst for adventure and your obligations makes reintegration into society a challenge.

"A man who has nothing which he cares about more than he does about his personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the existing of better men than himself." – John Stuart Mill, "On Liberty"

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Compassion, Hedonism, Idealism and Justice, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal

A member of several socialist organizations, you fight for the rights of the impoverished. You hold impassioned speeches and campaign tirelessly for the betterment of the poor. But deep down, you know it's all just a show. You may be an idealist, but you are weak-willed, and the comforts of your privileged upbringing hold too much sway to fully commit to social change and action. Yet, you are also unwilling to risk losing the excitement and sense of belonging that comes with being a socialist activist.

"For I am bound with fleshly bands, joy, beauty, lie beyond my scope; I strain my heart, I stretch my hands, and catch at hope." – Christina Georgina Rossetti, "De Profundis"

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Non-Conformity, Obsession, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Eating Disorder, Mental Illness, Self-Harm

Born into a family of artists, your fragile mind often strayed to other realms. But as your fantasies became manic hallucinations, you found yourself locked away in a mental institution. Now, you channel these visions into ethereal art that captivates with haunting beauty. Denying your body pleasures of the flesh, you open your mind to the transcendental wonders of the unknown. Though pain and sacrifice are the price for art that transcends reality, the fissure in your fractured vessel allows otherworldly beauty to seep through, elevating your creations beyond this plane of existence.

"The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it." – Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Hedonism, Power and Control, Search for Purpose, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Psychological Manipulation (Victim), Deceit/Betrayal, Mental Illness

Born into privilege, the loss of your parents left you empty and adrift. Inheriting their fortune and social influence, you sought refuge in excess and indulgence, but it was never enough to fill the void. You struggled to find your place in high society, often falling prey to those who sought to exploit your wealth and influence. Now, you resolve to seize control of your destiny and seek new experiences, determined to discover your true place in the world. Amidst the glittering ballrooms and grand salons, you yearn for purpose, desperate for anything to fill the emptiness within.

"You are an Englishman, and have subsequently drawn the greatest prize in the lottery of life." – Cecil Rhodes

Gender marker

Male

CHARACTER TAGS

Compassion, Idealism and Justice, Obsession, Power and Control

Potential Triggers

Nationalism, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), War

Though some may call you a charlatan or a dreamer, you view yourself as a visionary, trying to establish a utopian colony for British settlers in the Pacific Ocean. Although you are a true patriot, the inevitability of future wars between European powers has made you doubtful about Britain's survival. This is why you want to create a safe haven for your countrymen, far from the tensions of Europe, in order to preserve British values and traditions. You mask your desperation to secure a safe future for everyone behind your charming smile, trying to convince others to join your cause.

"Beauty is a form of genius—is higher, indeed, than genius, as it needs no explanation." – Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray

Gender marker

Female

CHARACTER TAGS

Art, Hedonism, Power and Control, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator), Objectification, Sexual Fetish (BDSM)

You have been idolized for your beauty since adolescence, inspiring artists and poets alike. While it was once thrilling to be admired in such a way, you now feel disillusioned and reduced to nothing more than an object. Frustrated with being disregarded for your own ambitions and vision, you've turned to abusing those who seek your inspiration - toying with their emotions, ridiculing their attempts to capture your beauty, and testing their love with callous games. How much abuse will they endure from their muse?

"Wealth is the ability to fully experience life." – Henry David Thoreau

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Romance, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Objectification, Social Dependence

Stemming from a long line of servants, gold has always been your compass, guiding you towards those who shimmer with wealth. Your pursuits are quite pragmatic. As a gold digger, you look for someone socially above you. Hired in preparation for the event, your employment is temporary. As you navigate the maze of affluence, will you find genuine love or just another glittering illusion?

"The highest of distinctions is service to others." — King George VI

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Obsession, Social Status

Potential Triggers

Nationalism, War

Battle-hardened and deeply loyal, you have served in wars and have seen horrors that few can match, in which you and your comrades were thrown. A loyal veteran, you're willing to do anything for those you served with. Being the longest-serving member in the House, the former owner, a strict yet fair man, saw potential in you and gave you a chance even with your war tremors, he even paid for your treatment.

"Man is the only creature who refuses to be what he is." - Albert Camus

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Crime, Search for Purpose

Potential Triggers

Deceit/Betrayal, Physical Violence (Perpetrator)

Born into a humble family, you always dreamed of a better life. Yet, you learned early, that leaving anything to dreams, will not get you far. Instead, you choose a life of crime. You've always been a fighter, refusing to accept the hand life dealt you. You've lived on the edge, facing countless perils. After a bloody run-in with the law and a stint in prison, your sibling secured you a temporary position in the manor for the season. Now, as part of the House's staff, you see opportunities everywhere - who will miss some silver spoons or a nice imported rum from the storage cabinet. Yet, this House is growing on you - if you could just secure a permanent contract.

"A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept." – Carlos Ruiz Zafón, The Shadow of the Wind

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Fame, Investigation

Potential Triggers

Blackmail, Psychological Manipulation (Perpetrator)

In the heart of London, where every secret holds power, you operate in the shadows, pen poised and ears alert. As an undercover journalist, selling your insights to the highest bidder, you're on a daring mission to unveil the upper-class's secrets. Newly hired and the freshest addition to the House's staff, you've weaved a web of deception to secure your place. Every whispered conversation and hidden rendezvous could be the scoop you need, but the clock is ticking. As you delve deeper into high society's intricate web, will you remain the silent watcher or become the centerpiece of the next big scandal?

"Listen to the trees as they sway in the wind... their leaves are telling secrets." — Vera Nazarian

Gender marker

Flexible

CHARACTER TAGS

Compassion, Spirituality

Potential Triggers

Mental Illness

From the creaking windows to the rustling trees, the House has always whispered its secrets to you. Descending from a long line of groundkeepers, the very soil of the estate feels like an extension of your being. As a child, you explored the House in secret, snuck into it, when everyone was asleep, because the House called to you. It wanted you to be there. Yet, the old Sir Blackwood sent you to a sanatorium because of your 'eccentricities' - and now, after you have returned you find the House in disarray. Amidst the chaos, you feel its call stronger than ever. The House needs you. There's something malevolent trapped within its walls, and it's your solemn duty to ensure it remains contained. With your parents deceased years ago, you are the now longest servant of the House, and your connection to the grounds is undeniable. But as the festivities proceed, will you be the guardian that the House seeks, or will its dark secrets consume you too?