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Lich

## Behavior in Life

Liches are people whose primary Vice in life was ignorance. The ways and reasons that this manifests varies wildly from person to person; anything from racism, homophobia, and sexism, to willful rejection of science (ie. anti-vaxxers and flat earthers). One does not have to be excessively prejudiced to become a Lich, just more so than any other Vice.

## Physical Characteristics

Liches retain many of their human features, but they look wildly different from when they were alive. As with Ghosts, Liches are mostly incorporeal. They are firm to the touch, but have the appearance of being made entirely of a semi-translucent gelatinous ectoplasm with various bones suspended within it; only their heads/faces appear fully solid. The ectoplasm that they are made of can be a wide variety of colors and varies between individuals. They can become ethereal enough to pass through solid objects, and in this form, they have spectral tails instead of legs.

## Supernatural Abilities

The Limbo lich's primary supernatural ability is changing their physical state to be able to pass through solid objects. While it doesn't translate directly into an offensive combat skill, it does enable them to avoid being injured by most things. They are, however, still susceptible to other races' abilities which can affect the mind or spirit in addition to the body.

## Excerpt from The Book of Limbo

A LYCH IS ONE OF THE RESTLESS DEAD OF LIMBO WHO HAST TAKEN ON THE FORME OF AN UNDEAD CREATURE, EQUAL PARTES SKELETON AND SPECTRE. THEY APPEAR AS TRANSLUCENT, ETHEREAL BEINGS OF ECTOPLASM, WITH THE BONES OF THEIR PHYSICAL FORME SUSPENDED IN THEIR GELATINOUS BODIES. THESE CREATURES ART PEOPLE WHO, IN LIFE, WERE IGNORANT AND DISCRIMINATORY, THINKING ONLY OF THEMSELVES AND BELIEVEING ALL OTHERS BENEATH THEM; AND THUS IN THE REALME OF THE DEAD THEY HAVE BEEN LAID BARE FOR ALL OTHERS TO SEE THROUGH THEM, THAT THEY MIGHT NOT HIDE THEIR SECRET PREJUDICES ANY LONGER.

BEING OF MOSTLY INCORPOREAL FORME, THEY HAVE LITTLE TO FEAR FROM DAMAGE TO THEIR ETHEREAL BODIES, THOUGH THEY ART SUSCEPTIBLE TO HARME TO THEIR SPIRIT.

## List of Liches

* Amostia
* Bane
* Borysko Kazmir
* Bri of Tartys
* Caid
* Felix
* J
* Taliah
* Zarah Lux Flametta

## Houses of Lich

* House Core
* House Dardariel
* House Tartys
* House Zepar
House Dai

Forgive or Forget

## House Info

House Dai is home to Banshees. Their vice is Sloth and their virtue is Forgiveness.

Those who live in House Dai value humor above all else, and see comedians as great artists. They take great delight in comedy, as this is the most popular form of entertainment. One who engages in domestic abuse will be shunned by those who live in Dai.

## Dai

A lesser angel of heaven in the 9th Principality choir of angels, Dai is androgynous in nature. Their sphere of influence is generosity and they control the element of air.

## Excerpt From The Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE PRINCIPALITY DAI, THEY WHO RULETH OVER THE MONTH OF DECEMBER. DAI’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE TWENTY-THIRD AND FORTIETH DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE FORTIETH THAT THEIR HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF DAI TAKETH THE FORME OF BANSHEES.

THE PRINCIPALITY DAI IS A LESSER ANGEL OF HEAVEN, OF THE NINTH CHOIR OF ANGELS. THEIR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTY OF GENEROSITY. THE ELEMENT THEY BEST CONTROLETH IS AIR. THEY ART AN ANGEL OF FORGIVENESS AND SLOTH, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE BANSHEES UNDER THE HOUSE OF DAI PUT GREAT VALUE IN HUMOR, AND PRIZE THE TALENTED COMEDIAN OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME IN OBSERVANCE OF COMEDIC PERFORMANCES. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF DAI TO BE VIOLENT UNTO THOSE WHOM ARE UNDER YOUR CARE OR SERVICE, AND SUCH ACTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Jeremiah

"Hello. Must I help you?"

Jeremiah is the counter clerk at The Overdead Cafe

## Backstory

What was your life, how did you die? (only what has been revealed)

## Limbo

After a while of working at the Overdead Cafe, Jeremiah was taken into custody by Officer Caim due to contraband found in the store.  Sena of Zorn had to bail him out.
Center Square

Center Square is a small area in the very center of Limbo, considered to be outside the bounds of any District. People tend to come here when they need a truly neutral ground for making deals, or when they need to meet someone who is on the other side of the city from them. It consists mostly of a large, circular, stone-tiled compass rose in the true center of the city. It is presumed to be the very location that the city of Limbo began to form, as it has spread out equally in every direction from that point.
Mask of Adam

The Mask of Adam was a powerful artifact forged by a Prince or King of Hell from a skull.  The skull was rumored to be that of either Adam or Cain.  It contained powerful magics such that it gave it's wearer the power to fulfill the desire asked of it when donned.  The mask could never be taken, but only given to a new owner.

It was somehow acquired by Allocen and used to grant him the power to kill all of Heaven.  It did this by giving him a single-minded drive to create, and then reassemble the Deviltwister.  When The Occupant sent Allocen to hell, the mask was given to Sena of Carcasa.

The Demon Xyv then tortured Sena into giving him the mask, which then granted him the ability to speak. A fake mask was given to Allocen when he returned from hell and he was none the wiser until Xyval offered the mask back in return for Allocen's protection as a wedding gift.  Allocen had Belzial and Anarva fleshsculpt Xyv a new mouth as part of their deal.

Allocen retained the mask, only using its power sparingly (To fight Arkalonek at his wedding and when it forced him to challenge Vesmikal in order to further his crusade.) When Brythervyn kidnapped Sena during Limbo's Night , he realized that the Mask and his gun, Flatline were useless to help him and he destroyed them.
S.I.N. Casino

The SIN Casino is an enormous casino which takes up most of District Twenty-Eight. People tend to gather here, even when the casino is closed, because it’s quite the obvious landmark for meetings. The brightly-lit marquee sign on top of the building has letters ten feet tall, and can be seen several Districts away. An even mix of Angels and Demons stand guard at the huge building’s several entrances. The area in front of the casino is a sort of broad, paved park, illuminated by many streetlights, with benches evenly spaced around the property.

### **Foyer**

The Foyer is the first thing you see of SIN after coming in through the entrance. It is brightly lit, and signs point every which way, indicating how to get to various other areas of the casino. The walls of this long, straight hallway are all but lined with little stores, selling all sorts of wares. The proprietors of these shops are usually happy to offer some work to those looking for a little extra pocket change to lose at blackjack.

### **Credit Exchange**

The Credit Exchange is where one can trade their hard-earned cash for gambling chips, and vice-versa. It also features a branch of the Bank of Limbo, where people can deposit and withdraw funds. It’s always bustling with people cashing in or cashing out as they enter or leave the gambling halls for the night.

### **Game Hall**

The Game Hall is one of the key areas for gambing in the SIN Casino. Here one can find tables for playing blackjack or roulette, some of the most popular games there are for wasting money at. The dealers and pit bosses are always happy to help new players with learning the rules.

### **Slots Lounge**

The Slots Lounge is a large room packed to the brim with slot-machines. It’s constantly full of a cacophony of sounds, from the click and buzz of the old-style marquee lighting on the machines, to the clang of the handles being pulled and the ka-chink of coins spilling out after someone hits a jackpot.

### **The Lancaster Room**

A large convention room often used for private events.  A painting of Lady Luck hangs prominently on one wall.

### **The Bolstvin Room**

A large convention room often used for private events.

### **Private Rooms**

There are many private gambling rooms for guests with different levels of access.
Dorian

Dorian (Geoff/Jeff/Jyoff) is a member of Lord Albek/Tahecaeir's cult and the High Camp. He's hella lit fam.

## Limbo

One day, Dorian randomly starts following Kilo around at Central Park. Dorian mentions something about him being sent by his God to follow Kilo when asked to explain himself. Kilo, Taliah and Eliot take Dorian to The Holy Grail Cafe, where Taliah gets all messed up after stupidly trying Dorian's drug-infused vape pen. He crashes with The Underdead for a little while, and the gang (kind of apprehensively) acclimates to his presence.

Around this time, Omni recieves a rubber duckie that squeaks on its own, and finds out that the duck is a gift from Dorian's God, whom we come to learn is called "Albek". A few people recall seeing graffiti around Limbo reading "Glory to Albek" with a similar-looking duck. The duck has a tag on it stating that it was made at (I forgot fuck). (Otto's?)

CONTINUE THIS RAY- IF YOU SEE THIS, REMIND HER.
House Jesfischa

High Fidelity

## House Info

House Jesfischa is made for Skeletons. Their vice is gluttony and their virtue is love.

The thing that those of house Jesfischa value most is skill. The most popular entertainment in the house is food, and it's most major taboo is poor hygiene.

## Jesfischa

A lesser angel, Jesfischa is feminine in nature. Her sphere is precision and her element is air.

## Exerpt from the Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE POWER JESFISCHA, SHE WHO RULETH OVER THE FOURTH HOUR OF THE DAY. JESFISCHA’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE TWENTY-EIGHTH AND FORTY-SIXTH DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE FORTY-SIXTH THAT HER HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF JESFISCHA TAKETH THE FORME OF SKELETONS.

THE POWER JESFISCHA IS A LESSER ANGEL OF HEAVEN, OF THE EIGHTH CHOIR OF ANGELS. HER SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTY OF PRECISION. THE ELEMENT SHE BEST CONTROLETH IS AIR. SHE IS AN ANGEL OF LOVE AND GLUTTONY, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE SKELETONS UNDER THE HOUSE OF JESFISCHA PUT GREAT VALUE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF SKILLS, AND PRIZE THE SKILLED TRADESMAN OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME ON THE CONSUMPTION OF VARIOUS FOODS AND SWEETS. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF JESFISCHA TO GO UNWASHED, AND SUCH POOR HYGIENE SHALLT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Emily Irew

"I'm BorEd!"

Character Summary

## Backstory

‧͙⁺˚\*･༓☾known by many☽༓･\*˚⁺‧͙

​​​​​Emily Irew was shot in her sleep on her 16th birthday. She Claims it was only her watching Netflix for pretty much all her life. Her parents seem to be kind people by the way she describes them.

‧͙⁺˚\*･༓☾ Not known by many☽༓･\*˚⁺‧͙

she has a little sister, and she didn't have many friends, if she did have some they left her side by at most, 3-4 weeks of friendship. all of them except her friend, Fate.

She also says she had nothing to live for other than her sister.

## Limbo

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The first day she joined, She woke up in the mendrion house and met James.

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When she left she went to the Overdead cafe. she met Inky there. She went and watched a movie with inky

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She then went to The Shady Lady and met Silas, Korlat, and Sagus. She quickly became drunk and went over to Zorns castle because of the fact that Sagus wanted weed. She ended up getting shot, of course.

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after coma-ing for around 2-3 months, she told Rachel she had a crush on Sagus. after that she drank much more beer, making her extremely drunk.

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while extremely drunk, she went to the park, and she found a crabbox. she tried to feed this weird animal a cookie. the crabbox sprayed at her and she had to go to the Hostpital.

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She has robbed 5 out of 6 vaults in the bank of limbo. This heist was called 'The Heist of The Century'. Her ad the others have not been caught by the police yet.

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Emily went to the library and met Mephanira, who agreed on hugging Emily to get her heart. however, this heart had no use to Mephanira, as Emily has never been in a relationship before. She ended up having to stay in the hospital for a day or two

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Emily started dating Tyro

## Major Events

* Let the Games Begin Again

* Limbofest 2020
* Heist of The Century
Berith

Berith is a King of Hell and Archdemon of Wrath

## Limbo

"The next to step out of the black car is a man with dark red hair, pulled back into a ponytail, who exudes malice and aggression. He casts his gaze around as he steps into view, as though looking for someone to challenge him. Finding no one, he shoves his hands into the pockets of his coat and stomps inside."
Destabilization

A period of time where the veil became unstable

## When and Where

February 19 to February 26

* Limbo

## What Went Down

Due to the actions of those in the SLS experience, they caused an instability to occur in the Veil, which lead to the server being shut down for maintenance issues. To prevent this from occurring again those in the SLS crew released a document to help those in the experience prevent the instability from happening again.

Due to a re-calibration test some avatars experienced several locations connected to the Veil, leading to them encountering The Gates and seeing Flashbacks from Limbo natives, something only half remembered upon stabilization
Orobas

Orobas is a Prince of Greed and the Patron of House Orobas

## Backstory

Orobas is a Lesser Demon whose sphere is Betrayal.  He has mastery over the element of Earth.

## Limbo

After finding out that Zarakis was using Zombies from his own House for gruesome experiments, he met with Allete Robillard to request assistance in crashing Zarakis' party. Allete called upon him during the party using the brooch he had gifted her, and he was able to stop Zarakis from collecting the souls of everyone there.
North Gate

The North Gate is a large, glowing gate located in District Four, overseen by House Mhr. People come here when they have resolved whatever issue it was that kept them in Limbo and they are ready to move on to the next stage of the afterlife. Each gate is constantly watched over by either an Angel or a Demon, and they are never left unattended, even during shift changes. This one is a great stone circle with stairs leading up to it, the center of which seems to be filled by a swirling tornado of turbulent wind, which flashes occasionally as though particles of glimmering silver were suspended in the gale. Topping the Gate is a large obsidian statue of a raven.
Fourteenth Phantoms

The Fourteenth Phantoms are a small gang that started up in District 14.  Led by Ivan the Soul Stealer, they started expanding the territory along the north edge of Eastern Ettins territory. Their colors are Purple and Grey.

Ivan was defeated by Alberic Lancaster who took control of the gang.

Combined with the Withered Rose to form the Phantom Roses
Allocen's Blood Pact

Allocen, Duke of Hell has multiple outstanding blood pacts.

## Sena's Blood Pact

Sena of Zorn's original blood pact was the same as Bane's,, though Allocen disolved that one at their wedding and replaced it with a new one that Sena created:

"I will always do my best to protect you and your happiness, and to support you. I will do all that is in my power to aid you, and when you call I shall always be there."

## Bane's Blood Pact

In exchange for their aid in accomplishing Allocen's goal, he is unable to kill Bane .

## Harold's Blood Pact

Similar to the pact between Bane and Allocen, Harold's pact involved him phasing into the bank to retrieve the gun handle. When the bank reinforced it with iron and Harold was unable to complete his task, Allocen offered to dissolve the blood oath, but Harold enjoyed his life at Castle Zorn of napping too much to break it.
Paellician

Paellicians are a subcategory of demon. Also known as Succubi or Incubi, these demons will shape-shift into different forms to seduce their victims, typically they will shift into the form of the victim's significant other. Paellicians do this in order to drain the soul of their victims, a process that seems to end in the creation of a new Paellician.

## Description

As shapeshifters, Paellicians can take any physical form they please. The true form of a Paellician is unknown, but when killed, they will slowly change from their adopted form into a primordial ooze
Octavia

Character Summary

## Backstory

Octavia met Sena 6 years ago and the two were best friends - much to Octavia's disappointment that they would be more. When hard times hit harder, Octavia took to selling drugs with Sena. When Octavia was caught smoking in her car, she was sent to jail, where she was shanked and killed.

## Limbo

Shortly after waking up in Limbo, Octavia ran into Sena in the market district. After recognizing Sena (or Se-Se as Octavia calls her), Octavia and Sena caught up a little before Sena invited her to stay at Zorn until Limbo was a little safer.

While staying at Zorn, Octavia has been a thirsty ho, swooning over both Sena *and* Allocen.
Houses of Limbo

The population of the City of Limbo is divided into Houses, each of which is overseen by either an Angel or a Demon. These Houses are in constant competition with one-another, as represented by the House Leaderboard.

### List of Houses

House ZeparHouse ZaganHouse ValacHouse TorquaretHouse TirHouse TartysHouse TarquamHouse StolasHouse SitriHouse SeereHouse SarandielHouse OrobasHouse NaberiusHouse MhrHouse MendrionHouse MaraxHouse MalphasHouse KimarisHouse KhurdadHouse JesfischaHouse IsfandermendHouse GavielHouse GargatelHouse ForneusHouse FocalorHouse DecarabiaHouse DardarielHouse DantalionHouse DaiHouse CoreHouse CarcasaHouse ArdibehistHouse AstarothHouse AbasdarhonHouse Aamon
All the Way Through the Night

Under a blackened sky, The Soulfather's armies siege SIN and Allocen Duels with War

## When and Where

Friday, March 27, 2020

* S.I.N. Casino Entrance
* All of Limbo
* Earth?

## What Went Down

As curfew lifted, War stood atop S.I.N. Casino and unveiled the Apple of Discord, causing fights and riots to break out across Limbo. War then went to Castle Zorn to send Allocen to kill Zirar. Allocen told her to fuck off, and she promised there would be consequences for breaking a deal.

The Soulfather, using magic from the book War provided, starts showing visions of fear and despair to everyone in Limbo. While Allocen and Sena are recovering from visions, War takes Sena to Nothing. Allocen panics at having lost Sena and immediately goes to kill Zirar at Craftworks. Famine is there and turns his gun to sand, and Zirar talks some sense into Al to figure out a plan. Al leaves to try and clear his head, smashes his mask, and decides to go see The Occupant.

The Occupant takes Allocen inside the Decrepit Hovel for some time. During this time, the Soulfather and his army begin their siege on S.I.N. Casino, causing a confrontation with Officer Caim as well. War dresses Sena up and takes her to Earth? for a fancy dinner. They eventually return to the top of S.I.N. Casino to check on Allocen and the siege.

When Allocen exits the hovel, his wings are a mottled grey, and he carries Deviltwister and Yarindael's Gunsword. He immediately goes to S.I.N. Casino, and when War sees the changes, orders Andy to kill Allocen. Allocen kills him and destroys the mock mask before making quick work of the army. When he reaches War he begins viciously attacking her, but is unable to kill her. After War realizes just what lengths Al is willing to go to for Sena, she begins to question why.

Finally, time runs out, and Azrael and the other horsemen show up to take War. War apologizes to Allocen and goes quietly with the others, saying she left a gift for Al back at Castle Zorn.

## Participants

* Allocen
* Brythervyn
* Sheolbeth
* Sena of Zorn
* Mx. Zirar
* Omni
* The Soulfather
* The Occupant
* Officer Caim
* Officer Branoel
* Officer Kevinael
* Grimarthiel
* Azrael
* Brett Anderson
* Kimberly Knowles
Azazel

Azazel was the former Empress of Hell

## Backstory

Azazel once ruled Hell as Empress before being deposed by Lucifer.

## Limbo

Azazel was freed and wants revenge.

Azazel spent time during the days that The Sandman had sent limbo into a deep comatose, she received the items that Azazel had given to people, such as Korlat's Ink and Quill, and Alexys Termarion ring, and went to central park. there, she used the items to summon Azrael, and had them put into a comatose, and stole their scythe.

She killed the Archangel Raphael during a live news broadcast, and since she had sent out a news broadcast claiming that she would reclaim control of hell, take out Lucifer and Micheal, and saying that she knew who was causing the widespread nightmares that were spreading across the city.

Later she also killed Prince Lozaridek in the Art District.
Let the Games Begin

The arrival of the high ranking Angels and Demons at the Casino to begin the Great Game

## When and Where

January 6, 2020

* S.I.N. Casino Entrance

## What Went Down

After an announcement from the Limbo City News, citizens gathered in the square in front of S.I.N. Casino.

A matching pair of stretch limousines pulls up to the front doors of SIN, followed by an entourage of angelic and demonic guards, on full alert. One limo is pristine, sparkling white— the kind used for weddings. The other is a deep, glistening black. Aside from their coloration, the two vehicles are identical. They arrive from opposite directions, pulling into the semi-circle driveway in front of the main doors and parking nose-to-nose. There is barely an inch between the cars, and the come to a stop in perfect unison. The drivers cannot be seen behind the darkly tinted windshields, but they are clearly inhumanly skilled at what they do.

Many High Ranking Immortals exited the limos and entered the casino, with Commander Michael and Emperor Lucifer entering lastly in tandem.

The address from the highest ranking pair followed soon after, officially beginning the Great Game.

## Participants

### **Immortals**

* Lucifer
* Michael
* Jehudiel
* Uriel
* Chamuel
* Raphael
* Jophiel
* Zadkiel
* Gabriel
* Mammon
* Berith
* Asmodeus
* Leviathan
* Beelzebub
* Baal
* Belphegor

### **Mortal Witnesses**

* Mx. Zirar
* Pryce Sutherland
* Sebastian
* Patrick
* Juliet
* Silas Otwell
* Gloria
* Kasia
* Tap Datapolis
* Elliot Carter
* Raven Kennedy
* Johnny Flynn
House Mhr

## Patron: Mhr

Gender: Androgynous

Classification: Lesser Angel

Choir: Virtue

Sphere: Wisdom

Element: Earth

Race: Shade

## House Culture

Highly Values: Independence

Popular Entertainment: Comedy

Major Taboo: Physical Contact

# The Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE VIRTUE MHR, THEY WHO RULETH OVER THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER. MHR’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE FOURTH AND FORTY-FIRST DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE FOURTH THAT THEIR HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF MHR TAKETH THE FORME OF SHADES.
THE VIRTUE MHR IS A LESSER ANGEL OF HEAVEN, OF THE SEVENTH CHOIR OF ANGELS. THEIR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTY OF WISDOM. THE ELEMENT THEY BEST CONTROLETH IS EARTH. THEY ART AN ANGEL OF PROTECTION AND LUST, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO.
THE SHADES UNDER THE HOUSE OF MHR PUT GREAT VALUE IN INDEPENDENCE, AND PRIZE THE UNFETTERED INDIVIDUAL OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME IN OBSERVANCE OF COMEDIC PERFORMANCES. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF MHR, AS WITH ALL GROUPS OF SHADES, TO ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL CONTACT WITH ANOTHER; SUCH RECKLESS ENDANGERMENT OF OTHERS SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
House Gargatel

## Patron: Gargatel

Gender: Masculine

Classification: Lesser Angel

Choir: Host

Sphere: Celebration, Community

Element: Water

Race: Wight

## House Culture

Highly Values: Charisma

Popular Entertainment: Gambling

Major Taboo: Rudeness

# The Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE HOST GARGATEL, HE WHO RULETH OVER THE SEASON OF SUMMER. GARGATEL’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE FIRST DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, WHEREIN HIS HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF GARGATEL TAKETH THE FORME OF WYGHTES.

THE HOST GARGATEL IS A LESSER ANGEL OF HEAVEN, OF THE FIFTH CHOIR OF ANGELS. HIS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTIES OF CELEBRATION AND COMMUNITY. THE ELEMENT HE BEST CONTROLETH IS WATER. HE IS AN ANGEL OF PROTECTION AND PRIDE, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE FIXED HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE WYGHTES UNDER THE HOUSE OF GARGATEL PUT GREAT VALUE IN  CHARISMA, AND PRIZE THE ELOQUENT SPEAKER OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME IN THE GAMBLING HALLS OF LIMBO, AND ARE GENERALLY REGARDED AS SHREWD CARDSHARKS. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF GARGATEL TO SPEAK RUDELY UNTO OTHERS, AND TO HAVE SUCH AN UNCONTROLLED TONGUE SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Minor Locations

### **M.A.R.V.I.N.**

Meticulously and Artistically Restored Vestments In the North.  A dry cleaner in the Market District.

## East Quarter

### **Milton's Bookstore**

Located in District 24, the bookstore hires a lot of part-time help.

### **Taps Music**

A music shop in district 47, supplying instruments, sound equipment, and recordings.

### **Beuegel's Art Gallery**

An Art Gallery hosting paintings by both Starseeker Barul and Starseeker Sorrek.

### **The Shattered Chandelier Theatre**

A theatre in Limbo that is between shows and currently hosting stand-up comedy.

## South Quarter

### **Les Poulets Sensuels**

A "dance club" in the Red Light District.

### **The Bottomless Pit**

One of the Top clubs in the Red Light District.  Very Exclusive.

The Angel Abaddon is the owner.

### **Columbia's Dance Academy**

A studio in District 44 that teaches tap as well as other forms of dancing,
Cyrus

"Can I be your knight in shining leather?"

A banshee member of the Eastern Ettins

## Backstory

Cyrus is a Puerto Rican who grew up in New York City.

## Limbo

Cyrus somehow acquired a pair of greaves from The Bloodfather's armor.  His normal cocky personality was amplified by them at the Limbo City Carnival and he overreacted to a slight from one of the West Gate Wraiths.  He gunned the Wraith down in the middle of the Central Quad, then found himself filled with an overwhelming lust for his soul and started draining him right there.  After being pulled off by the Mysterious Mime's invisible rope, Cyrus was confronted by the Carnival Barker who was revealed to be the angel Sangadasbael.  Casting a shield around himself, Cyrus realized he was outmatched and surrendered the greaves for safe passage to the Ettin base.

Later on, he was involved in the gang shootout between the West Gate Wraiths and the Eastern Ettins.

Much later, he found his anger channeled by another manipulating force in the form of Moloch, a demon who uses mortals to her own mysterious ends. He tried to collect on the bounty Stryxinara had put on members of the Underground, even putting a gun in Allete Robillard's face, and shooting at Alexys Termarion.

Golgotha helped him get away from her influence eventually.

Long after the events with Moloch Cyrus found himself having to return to Alletes store Kitsing Clothing. At first it appeared the zombie didn't recognize him, didn't recognize him, but after some time she confronted him about what happened. He apologized to her, not quite expecting her to forgive him but she did.

Then when Allete was going through a particular moment of frustration she contacted him, asking if he'd like to talk more regarding his history. It was at this point the two slowly become closer and closer friends even helping each other during the competition for the Ten of Mind, Jenny's briefcase. After the competition Allete would contact Cyrus and grant him the Ten of Mind, asking for his help in fighting or Limbo.

A few days after, on Christmas eve he would go to Kitsing Clothing to deliver Allete a Christmas gift. Unfortunately, it appeared he arrived at a poor time and found himself, Kilo and Allete staring down a bomb in her store. He quickly took action, taking the bomb outside of the store and destroying it, while finding the culprit and quickly screamed her down.

After that, Cyrus tried rather hard to get Alletes affection as he found himself with a crush on her. After a few meets and quite a bit of flirting he found himself at the lucky night, being told by Allete she had plans with someone else. During said 'meet up' he confronted Allete about if it was a date, to which she said yes, and asked her to be his girlfriend to which she happily agreed too.

Soon enough The Great Game arrived in Limbo, and he attended ready to fight for their home, but was left rather shocked afterwards. He joined Allete, Kilo, Isaac, and a few others at a new years celebration party at the lucky night.

## Major Events

* Carnival Games
* West Gate Story
* Jenny's Briefcase
Sebastian

Sebastian is a wonderful, caring Skeleton of House Mendrion and a founding member of the Friend Pile. Sebastian is also married to Silas Otwell and a member of the Underdead.

## Backstory

Sebastian Otwell died a the age of 16 by his father's anger issues. He has not revealed how his father has killed him.

## Major Events

Working for Amazon

The Green Nails Murder

Bingo Night
Mae

Mae is a banshee of House Sarandiel

## Backstory

Mae was rich in life (Presumably because of her parents). Mae's parents were very busy and pretty much Neglected her only giving her the money she needed instead of taking care of her. Her nanny was more like a mom to her than her actual mom. She was kidnapped for ransom and then killed. This was Indirectly due to her parents.

## Limbo

Mae has acquired one of the Cursed books made by Mephanira.

## Major Events

* Working for Amazon
* The Heist Of The Century
Amelia

Amelia is a Banshee of House Carcasa.  No one has seen her in months.

## Backstory

Amelia hasn't revealed anything about her life or death,

## Limbo

Shortly after arriving in Limbo, Amelia meets Mira of Dantalion and Bri of Tartys at The Shady Lady.  After Mira explains the basics of unlife in limbo and leaves, Bri gives her an invitation letter to join The Underdead.

When the Underdead decide to break Yarindael out of their trial, Amelia assists.

She spent a lot of her early time researching at the Limbo Public Library to make sense of things, when not working.

She fell silent on January 20, 2020.  No one has heard from her since.

## Major Events

Working for Amazon

Operation: Angel Heist
Agamemnon

Agamemnaon is an Aralez from Heaven and is currently the pet of Allocen and Sena of Zorn

## Backstory

Agamemnon is an Aralez that escaped heaven from the north gate. He was damaged and flew to the sewers to hide. There he managed to enter the overdead cafe's back room. Allocen and Sena found him there, and Al made him his pet and named him as he is known now.

## Limbo

He doesn't do much more than eat and bark. He carried Sena once from the bank to the cafe and helped Kilo and Korlat to have their first kiss.
Pacts and Favors

There are many Pacts out there along with many Favors owed.

Leon once has a Blood Pact with Allocen to never work against his interests, in exchange Allocen would never kill him.  Leon tried to dissolve this pact with the help of Yarindael, changing the pact over to Yarin but never was able to. The pact was later superceded by an Pact with Arkalonek.

### **Abaddon's Pact:**

Xander has a Blood Pact with Abaddon to not use the immortal binding spell on him.

### **Arkalonek's Pact:**

Arkalon made a Blood Pact with Leon, Amostia and Byrd when he mistook the Arklow Cafe for a temple to him.

## Sealed Deals:

Titanael has a Sealed Deal with Patrick and another with Pryce Sutherland

## Favors Owed:

Allocen owes a favor to Kuritus for helping heal him after being attacked by Arkalonek.

The West Gate Wraiths have given Xander, Stormy, and Sena a blue and white coin that can be used for a favor from the gang.

## Gentleman's Agreements:

Pryce Sutherland has a Gentleman's Agreement with Kirghun that he not be involved in any affairs of the crime syndicate.  A second agreement protects Juliet from Vaughn Nottingham.
House Orobas

Hunger, Ardor, Passion

## House Info

House Orobas is home to zombies residents. Their vice is Greed and their virture is Love.

In this house wealth is valued highly. Gambling is the most popular form of entertainment, and those who gamble are well liked. It is unthinkable for residents of Orobas to allow those around them to live in poverty.

House Orobas can be found in district 12.

## Orobas

Orobas is a Prince, a masculine lesser demon. His sphere commands strategy and betrayal. His element is earth.

## Excerpt from the Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE GREAT PRINCE OROBAS, HE WHO COMMANDETH TWENTY LEGIONS OF SPIRITS. OROBAS’ HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE TWELFTH AND FORTY-SECOND DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE TWELFTH THAT HIS HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF OROBAS TAKETH THE FORME OF CADAVRES.

THE PRINCE OROBAS IS A LESSER DAEMON OF HELL, OF THE THIRD RANK OF DAEMONS. HIS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTIES OF STRATEGY AND BETRAYAL. THE ELEMENT HE BEST CONTROLETH IS EARTH. SHE IS A DAEMON OF GREED AND LOVE, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE CADAVRES UNDER THE HOUSE OF OROBAS PUT GREAT VALUE IN MATERIAL POSSESSIONS, AND PRIZE THE WEALTHY OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME IN THE GAMBLING HALLS OF LIMBO, AND ARE GENERALLY REGARDED AS SHREWD CARDSHARKS. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF OROBAS TO GIVE UP ONE’S WORLDLY POSSESSIONS, AND TO LIVE IN POVERTY AND SQUALOR SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Sagus Valia

Sagus Valia is a ghost of House Malphas, fairly new to Limbo. His obsession with fries causes him to be a bit sad on the inside, seeing as there aren't any fries in limbo. So far, there isn't much known about Sagus, as not many people know him very well. He seems to get nervous or scared when hostile things are going on, but can't seem to hold his tongue when these hostile things are threatening those around him.

## Backstory

Sagus was a very young man when he was killed at the age of 17 years old. His parents had allowed him to skip the second grade, therefore the year he was killed was also the year he was supposed to graduate from high school. The very day he was murdered, he had been accepted into a decent University in his area. He announced it to his teacher during the class where he had received the message on his phone, proudly. Unfortunately, two of the other seniors in his class, which had constantly picked on him for being a "nerd", had overheard. When Sagus left the school, he was stopped by these two people. He was called names, and pushed around by the two men (which is what they were, they had been held back in school at least two years.) One of the men accidentally pushed Sagus down a nearby hill, resulting in Sagus colliding with a large rock, and breaking his neck. The two men ran away. According to the occupant, they are still sorting it out in court.

## Limbo

Soon after arriving in Limbo, Sagus met Alexys Ocantian in the Holy Grail Cafe. She soon invited him to join the Underdead in the Limbo Underground Dorms.  He got to know the other members, then spent a good deal of time staring at ceilings and fantasizing about fries.  He was present when The Bloodfather paid a visit.

## Favorite food

Sagus's favorite food is fries. Crunchy, amazing, fries. His obsession carried on with him into the afterlife.
Limbo Public Library

The Limbo Public Library is a towering stone building in District 29. It has an odd mishmash of architectural styles, as though it doesn't know what era it wants to belong to. Within its halls one can find books from many periods of history, in many different languages. Though impossible to verify, it has been said that these shelves contain at least some of the knowledge lost in the Library of Alexandria. Many people gather here to spend their unlife learning the things they never had time to before. The bottom floors contain several private gathering rooms where more rambunctious groups can talk without bothering others, as well as a computer lab, though no one is quite sure what internet these computers connect to.

The Library is owned by Zabizizezel.

Employees: Brett Anderson
Lozaridek

Lozaridek, the Prince of Fools was a demon Prince who terrorized The Underdead

## Limbo

Lozaridek infiltrated the Limbo Underground Dorms and disguised himself as a replacement for Omni's Rubber Duck. He then began to terrorize The Underdead, forcing them to perform pranks to amuse him.

He eventually killed a whole bunch of mortals at the opening of Cuddles and Cookies, poisoning the demon Mephanira as well.

He later ran afoul of Isaac Dawkins who tried repeatedly to kill him, coming close in Central Park, but only severely weakening him.

This proved Lozaridek's undoing as he was soon confronted by Azazel and killed.
House Zepar

Ignorance is Bliss

## House Info

House Zepar is a house of Liches. Their vice is Ignorance and their virtue is Forgiveness.

The greatest value in the culture of House Zepar is social status. The most popular form of entertainment is art. The biggest taboo in the House is strong emotions, which is to be avoided at all costs.

## Zepar

The patron of house Zepar is an androgynous lesser demon of rank Knight. Their sphere is decisions and the unknown, and their element is fire.

# The Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE GREAT KNIGHT ZEPAR, THEY WHO COMMANDETH TWENTY-SIX LEGIONS OF SPIRITS. ZEPAR’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE THIRTY-NINTH DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, WHEREIN THEIR HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF ZEPAR TAKETH THE FORME OF LYCHES.

      THE KNIGHT ZEPAR IS A LESSER DAEMON OF HELL, OF THE EIGHTH RANK OF DAEMONS. THEIR SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTIES OF DECISIONS AND THE UNKNOWN. THE ELEMENT THEY BEST CONTROLETH IS FIRE. THEY ART A DAEMON OF IGNORANCE AND FORGIVENESS, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE FIXED HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE LYCHES UNDER THE HOUSE OF ZEPAR PUT GREAT VALUE IN SOCIAL STATUS, AND PRIZE THE POPULAR AND POWERFUL OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME ON THE CREATION OF VARIOUS ARTS AS ENTERTAINMENT, AND ARE WIDELY SOUGHT BY OTHER HOUSES FOR THEIR TALENTS. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF ZEPAR TO BE SLAVE TO THINE OWN FEELINGS, AND DISPLAYS OF UNCONTROLLED EMOTION SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
House Valac

Vanity and Vindication

## House Info

House Valac is a house for Wights. Their vice is Pride and their virtue is Forgiveness.

Those in House Valac value bravery above all else. They entertain themselves with fighting, the most popular sport among the household. Weakness is seen as the ultimate taboo.

## Valac

The patron of House Valac is feminine in nature, a lesser demon with the title of Count. Her sphere commands disagreement and competition. Her element is Earth.

## Exerpt from the Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE GREAT COUNT VALAC, SHE WHO COMMANDETH THIRTY LEGIONS OF SPIRITS. VALAC’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE SEVENTH AND THIRTY-THIRD DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE THIRTY-THIRD THAT HER HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF VALAC TAKETH THE FORME OF WYGHTES.

THE COUNT VALAC IS A LESSER DAEMON OF HELL, OF THE SEVENTH RANK OF DAEMONS. HER SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTIES OF DISAGREEMENT AND COMPETITION. THE ELEMENT SHE BEST CONTROLETH IS EARTH. SHE IS A DAEMON OF PRIDE AND FORGIVENESS, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO

THE WYGHTES UNDER THE HOUSE OF VALAC PUT GREAT VALUE IN BRAVERY, AND PRIZE THE UNINTIMIDATED COMBATANT OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME IN STRUCTURED COMBAT WITH OTHERS. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF VALAC TO BE WEAK AND INCAPABLE, AND SUCH INFIRMITY SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Pernilzeon

"Ya like Jazz?"

Pernilzeon, Also known as the "Jazz Demon" is affiliated with the Eastern Ettins.

## Backstory

What was your life, how did you die? (only what has been revealed)

## Limbo

Pernilzeon's greatest joy is making others suffer.  Usually through badly performing what he refers to as "Jazz"

## Major Events

* Dread Wedding
* An Auction Most Foul
* The Great Limbo Dance Off
House Naberius

Crave insight

## House Info

House Naberius is a house of Zombies. Their vice is greed and their virture is illumination.

The greatest value in the culture of House naberius is intelligence.  The most popular form of entertainment is reading. The biggest taboo in the House is stupidity, which is to be avodied at all costs.

## Naberius

The patron of House Naberius is a feminine lesser demon of the rank of Marquis. Naberius's sphere is wealth/loss, and Naberius's element is Air.

# The Book of Limbo

THIS HOUSE IS RULED OVER BY THE GREAT MARQUIS NABERIUS, SHE WHO COMMANDETH NINETEEN LEGIONS OF SPIRITS. NABERIUS’S HOUSE HATH JURISDICTION OVER THE FOURTEENTH AND TWENTY-SIXTH DISTRICTS OF THE CITY OF LIMBO, AND IT IS WITHIN THE FOURTEENTH THAT HER HOUSE HALL LIETH. THOSE RESTLESS DEAD WITHIN THE HALLS OF NABERIUS TAKETH THE FORME OF CADAVRES.

THE MARQUIS NABERIUS IS A LESSER DAEMON OF HELL, OF THE SIXTH RANK OF DAEMONS. HER SPHERE OF INFLUENCE COMMANDETH THE PROPERTIES OFWEALTH AND LOSS. THE ELEMENT SHE BEST CONTROLETH IS AIR. SHE IS A DAEMON OF GREED AND ILLUMINATION, AND GOVERNETH ONE OF THE MUTABLE HOUSES OF LIMBO.

THE CADAVRES UNDER THE HOUSE OF NABERIUS PUT GREAT VALUE IN INTELLIGENCE, AND PRIZE THE WISE SCHOLAR OVER ALL OTHERS. THEY SPEND MUCH TIME READING AND RESEARCHING, AND ARE WIDELY REGARDED AS AMONG THE MOST WISE AND WELL-LEARNED AMONG THE CITY OF LIMBO. IT IS TABOO WITHIN THE HALLS OF NABERIUS TO ACT LIKE A FOOL, OR TO BE KNOWINGLY IGNORANT, AND TO ENGAGE IN SUCH STUPIDITY SHALT CAUSE ONE TO BE SHUNNED.
Lastsume

1/17/2020

First of the House-less and leader of The Underdead, Lastsume is a powerful force in Limbo.  Can he achieve his goals while keeping his flock safe from another Purge?

Apparently not, as he was killed in public by a Duke of Hell.

## Backstory

Lastsume lived his life in the suburbs. Lastsume never finished his studies because he had to take care of his family. Due to the life they had, money from work was not enough to maintain everyone, which lead to Lastsume having to move into more shady business around. But some business went wrong and he was tortured, he had to watch his family being murdered in front of him and he was finally killed.

## Limbo

Lastsume's beginning in Limbo was not the best. Due to his curiosity, he stumbled upon Zirar, Korlat, Sebastian, Xander, Silas, and Raven while they were planning a heist at the Decrepit Hovel.

At first, due to his charismatic personality and tendency of lying, he tried to lie to the group about having plans to take over Limbo and remove all the immortal beings. This lie was not taken as Lastsume expected, so he tried to make it pass as a joke, but that made it even worse. As others began fighting with him, he stood up to them because of his prideful tendencies, gaining a bad reputation.

They stumbled upon Lastsume again when the heist was over, as he was spying on what they had. That's where he found about the existence of the Carocibus, also known as Crab Box.

One day, Lastsume met two Liches, Leon and Bri, both from House Tartys at the Shady Lady. They began talking and found that some of their ambitions were related. After talking for a while, Lastsume told them about a hideout he had in mind. They went to the Red Light District where Lastsume showed them an entrance to the Sewers, located in an alleyway. As they were discussing a way in, many other people began to appear and were well received by the group. To their disgrace as they were opening the manhole, Crab Box appeared and attacked the group, wounding Lastsume in the stomach.

After talking for a while about the creature, the group decided to explore the sewers. Soon, they found a big room that they called the base for their group. The group's name was suggested by Lastsume, the name being Underdead as they were not only underground but also dead.

Their ambitions were becoming real until they found out about an event of the past, called The Purge. It was explained that this event could happen again if the group tried to fulfill their desire. Lastsume could be seen as a leader of the group, but he doesn't consider himself that as he sees the gang as a family where everyone is a leader and can take decisions. He is aware of this, and he felt forced to make peace with Zirar and his friends to protect his friends.

Lastsume was an investing partner in the Underdead Cafe.

*Please fill in missing story*

Lastsume was killed by Allocen during a battle in the Market District after shooting Allocen with a Demon killing gun made by Yarindael.(Lastsume's Last Stand)

## Major Events

Working for Amazon

Down the Hatch

Lastsume's Last Stand
Black Feather

Black Feathers are the shed feathers of Fallen angels who are either slain, redeemed back into the Heavenly Host, or are Transcended by rejecting both Heaven and Hell and walking their own path.  They are one of the rarest sources of magical power out there. Any Black Feathers gathered by other means such as plucking will burn a black, feather-shaped scar into whoever touches them and will either crumble to dust or be low in magical power.

One of Yarindael's was auctioned off at the auction of Jorge Zapato's estate.
Mysterious Mime

They can totally breathe in that box. It's fine.

## Backstory

What was your life, how did you die? (only what has been revealed)

## Limbo

The Mime performed in the Central Quad of the Limbo City Carnival.  When Cyrus of the Eastern Ettins attacked a member of the West Gate Wraiths the Mime pulled him off with an invisible rope.  Then, since the Carnival Barker was occupied, the Mime handed out prizes.
Let the Games Begin Again

Lucifer and Michael announce changes to the Great Game.

## When and Where

Tuesday May 5, 2020

* S.I.N. Casino Entrance

## What Went Down

The citizens of Limbo gather for the announcement at S.I.N. Casino but before anything is announced Razrin arrives, wings bloody and warns of a potential threat.  After a bit, it is deemed safe and the announcement begins. Lucifer and Michael take to the balcony and Announce to all that the House Competition has ended and that, through shenanigans, all of Limbo has won.
They follow this by announcing that changes have been made to the Great Game and a third player had been added, represented by Mx. Zirar. Further changes include that the numerical cards of the four suits will be appointed by Skarlin and Luzabel, and that Zirar will be able to appoint 8 immortals who are not affiliated with Heaven or Hell to the rest of the Major Arcana (if such beings exist).  The challenges will resume, but each challenge will have multiple win scenarios, allowing more cards to be claimed with fewer games. The announcement concludes and everyone leaves. After the announcement, Zirar meets with Kilo and asks for help recruiting Immortals, including Sena and Allocen.

## Participants

* Emperor Lucifer
* Commander Michael
* Mx. Zirar
* Chamuel
* Razrin
* Officer Branoel  (Security)
* Officer Kevinael (Security)

## Attendees

* Pryce Sutherland
* Silas Otwell
* Sebastian
* Emily Irew
* Kilo Errer
* Allete Robillard
* Inky
* Hadasa Livna
* Lupus Dissimulato
* Patrick
* Felice
* Craab!!
* Alexys Ocantian
Bri of Tartys

Bri is a Lich of House Tartys.

## Backstory

Bri has never revealed anything about her life or death.

## Limbo

Bri of Tartys was a founding member of The Underdead gang.

She disappeared shortly after meeting the newcomers Amelia and Sena of Carcasa and inexplicably giving the latter all of her money despite having just met her.

No one has seen her since January 13th.

## Major Events

Working for Amazon

Down the Hatch