Visitors of The Keep

## Madam Euonymus Burning Bush

A botanist from New England searching for rare plant specimens in the forest surrounding The Keep. Madam Euonymus spent months cataloging the diverse flora of the region. But her delight in discovery gave way to unease as strange noises and whispers crept into her studies. On her last night as a guest, she saw ghostly figures moving through the garden. She fled at sunbreak, never returning.

## Great Crone Maldivia

A renowned fortune teller and soothsayer, Maldivia was drawn to The Keep by its aura of mystery. For a week she wandered the echoing corridors, holding seances and contacting spirits. But the visitors she saw filled her with dread - ghosts begging for release, ancient curses binding the castle to darkness. When Maldivia departed, she vowed never to speak of what she had seen within The Keep's stony walls.

## Sir Cimitiere

A member of the French aristocracy, Cimitiere escaped to America after being accused of grave robbing and desecrating corpses. At The Keep, he hosted lavish parties where he told tales of exhuming the dead. But his stories became darker, hinting at necromancy and black magic. One night, he disappeared - some say fleeing pursuers, others claim his experiments summoned something from the shadows that claimed him as payment.

## Sir Spogelse

A Danish baron who traveled widely, fascinated by legends of the supernatural. Spogelse spent many evenings at The Keep discussing hauntings and ghost sightings with the Master. But when his curiosity turned to horror when he glimpsed spectral figures moving through the castle late one night. Fleeing at dawn, Sir Spogelse spread tales of The Keep's haunted nature, ensuring it was avoided by all who heard his tale.

## Miss Cauldroness

A self-styled witch who came to The Keep seeking spiritual enlightenment. For weeks she wandered the forest alone, consulting her spells and potions. Returning to the castle, she told the Master of visions foretelling a great darkness bound to The Keep. When Miss Cauldroness left, she warned him of a curse that could only be lifted by an act of ultimate sacrifice - a sacrifice The Master was not willing to make.

## Miss Boatright

A well-bred young lady from London, Miss Boatright attended one of the Master's dinner parties as a guest of a distant relative. Though intrigued by The Keep's gothic charms, she found the atmosphere unsettling. After seeing a ghostly figure watching her from a distant window, Miss Boatright cut her visit short and returned quickly to London.

## Governor Puritan

An ascetic Puritan governor from Boston, he visited The Keep seeking a respite from his stern religious life. But The Keep's brooding atmosphere only served to remind him of sin and darkness. The Governor departed after one night, unnerved by strange noises and sensing great evil within the castle's walls. He warned others to avoid the place.

## Mayor of Bean Town

An eccentric mayor from Boston known for his love of baked beans, he attended one of the Master's lavish dinner parties at The Keep. Though impressed by the fine food and drink, the Mayor found the other guests strange and off-putting. He left early, uneasy about the secrets and darkness he sensed within The Keep.

## Mayor of the Puget

An ambitious political figure from the Puget Sound region who visited The Keep in hopes of currying favor with the mysterious Master. But finding only cold formality and disinterest, the Mayor departed disillusioned. He spread rumors about The Keep, hoping to damage its reputation and the Master within.

## Others

Others invited to The Keep include Cynthia Fleet (though she never attended), Martin, Romietta, The Prima Donna, and Viscountess Diva.