The Town

The Possessed

High School

## Overview

At a glance, Augury is just a normal mountain town with nothing to hide. People are typically pleasant and the overall atmosphere is relatively positive. However, once you become more immersed in the local community, you will slowly begin to feel a uneasy. The pleasantries stop, the air grows thick, and you will start becoming aware of the fact that you are being watched at all times. Should anyone get to this point in their stay, they will most likely leave, forgetting the feeling entirely once they're out of range. They will only be able to remember the positive aspects of their trip and not think twice about why they left. However, there have been some cases where leaving isn't an option. For these people, they will either become totally immersed in the town and adapt a lifestyle as one of the locals, or they will let fear take hold and end up dead (or worse).

## Downtown

Augury's downtown caters more to tourists and thrill seekers rather than the town's actual permanent residents. Because of this, there is a very distinct divide between local hangouts and tourist hot spots. Any shops or eateries with a supernatural theme are marketed as fun locations for anyone wanting to brush up on local folklore. In the past, supernatural investigators did frequent the town, however the initial appeal faded when stories turned out to be just that: Stories. While this put a damper on some excitement, the locals could not be more grateful.

## R3VIVE Factory

In addition to it's already natural allure, Augury is home to the R3VIVE Energy Factory and HQ. R3VIVE is marketed as a natural energy supplement that is reinventing the world of modern day adventure. While the current formula for the supplement has been proven safe for public use, previous attempts and tests have caused some major issues.

#### **Failed Formulas**

Before the company knew how dangerous their formula could be, they dumped barrels of failed formula in the lake, mountains and forest. Since their batches were made to be biodegradable, they didn't think this would cause a problem. Unfortunately, the concentrated collection of formula mixed with an already supernatural element present in each location, caused mutations in wildlife and humans. R3VIVE managed to cover up their mistake by exterminating any unwanted complications, but could not remove the discarded formula from the dumping sites. Instead, they made sure to hide the sites from the public eye.

#### **New and Improved - Now with Zombies**

With the new formula on the market, R3VIVE seemed to be in the clear until a new test went horribly wrong. The company tested a batch with a higher concentration of their main ingredient on an employee. The lab worker's body was overly stimulated to the point of completely giving out, resulting in their death. After disposing of poor man's corpse and coming up with a story involving user error, R3VIVE believed they had solved the problem. However, the employee came back to life as if nothing had happened. He found himself wandering around the lake, confused and growing hungrier by the minute, when he stumbled across a fisherman. The fisherman was put off by the former employee's appearance and told him to stay put while he called an ambulance. This turned out not to be an option however as the employee lunged at the unsuspecting victim, biting him on the shoulder. The fisherman managed to pull away and escape, leaving the confused man on the banks of the river, now much hungrier than before. Before the employee could reach the town, he was intercepted by a cleanup crew sent by R3VIVE. Instead of being killed, he was captured and brought back to lab. When the company realized that jump starting the zombie apocalypse would be bad for business, they kept an eye out for any residents displaying behavior similar to that of their former employee. Needless to say, they dialed back on the use of their main ingredient after the incident, but also took note of the fact that the zombies created from the overdose would not be bloodthirsty monsters. In fact, they could easily blend into society and cause little to no issues if they played their cards right. Although this made it so R3VIVE didn't have to deal with instant panic, it also made it harder for the company to track down and exterminate a potential infestation.

## **The High School**

Augury High is a private school located near the lake. It borders a section of the forest that separates it from the factory. Augury High is known for its competitive sports teams, a characteristic that isn’t very surprising considering what the town is famous for. The students of AH rarely cause any issues during school hours. Everyone enjoys a typical school day and whatever challenges that may bring. However, for students inside certain circles, keeping up with homework is the least of their problems. Student disappearances are common, however the town always manages to keep things quiet. This is made easier since students that disappear almost always return, although they never seem quite the same as when they left.

#### Summoning Circles

For years, certain groups of students have engaged in demonic summoning rituals in secret. These rituals are mainly used to pass tests, gain popularity, or secure advantages over rival sports teams. Students tend to keep requests simple to avoid any chances of potential possession and have developed a certain set of rules that everyone must follow: Rituals must be conducted in a group of four or more, all participants must be alert and sober, rituals can only be conducted at one of the pre-approved locations, and rituals must always be concluded immediately if a member is in danger of possession.

#### R3VIVE Parties

Another activity certain students tend to partake in are R3VIVE parties. At these house parties, the main attraction comes in the form of R3VIVE infused alcoholic drinks. One of the warnings for R3VIVE is never to mix it with alcohol, since doing so results in intense out of body experiences. Even though this type of high is extremely dangerous, some just can’t resist the temptation. The only rule at these parties is that students are not to conduct any type of summoning rituals whatsoever. Doing so while others are under the influence of R3VIVE and alcohol will cause them to become immediate targets for demonic possession.