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#1The Cursed Apple
Keys: New York City, NYC, Cursed Apple, New York
Set in an alternate 1950s America, the Cursed Apple refers to New York City. Where an eclipse triggered an event known as the Maelstrom near the end of the 19th century, which opened Astral Gates across the Earth. Leading to all sorts of supernatural forces to exist in the world. Now, two Patrons, the Hidden King and the Archmother, are trying to enter this plane, promising to fulfill the wish of anyone that helps them by completing the ritual. The ritual includes two teams fighting each other in a battle in the streets of the Cursed Apple, trying to prevent the other team from summoning their patron.
#2The Maelstrom
Keys: Maelstrom
A Maelstrom is a celestial event that brings the supernatural to the mortal world. Happening around every 50 years, it takes on the appearance of a massive group of clouds swirling around an ominous supernatural green glow within the sky at the apex of the Maelstrom, during which mystic energy is at its apex.
#3Astral Gates
Keys: Astral Gate
Astral Gates are rifts in space and time connected to the Outer Planes. It is thought that celestial events such as the Maelstrom could awaken them. There are seven gates that are known to exist. One in New York, another in the Atlantic Ocean, One in Europe, One in Puerto Rico, and one rumored to be in the Arctic Circle.
#4The Outer Planes
Keys: Outer Planes
The outer planes are different planes of existence outside of anywhere within the known universe.
#5Ixia
Keys: Ixia
Ixia is an Outer Plane connected to Earth through an astral gate where Ixians hale from. Ixia is described as a beautiful place and a popular tourism destination which is made up of two areas, South Ixia is the 52nd state of the United States. The anniversary of its annexation is celebrated across the country. North Ixia is a sovereign region described as "a land of beauty, tradition and conflict", in which notable battles have occurred. It is plagued by political violence, which forced Apollo to move to New York.
#6Ixians
Keys: Ixians, Demons
Ixians are beings native to Ixia, colloquially called demons by some, a term that some Ixians find offensive. After the first Maelstrom, some Ixians have immigrated to Earth, leading to a new population of Earth-born Ixians. Ixians are characterized by a demon-like appearance with horns and a tail and a variety of skin colors including red, blue and black. Some of them have a supernatural control of fire.
#7The Deep
Keys: The Deep
The Deep is an underwater location within the depths of the Bermuda Triangle. It is connected to Outer Planes via an Astral Gate. The Deep is being threatened by a powerful and dangerous being known as The Adversary.
#8Bear Pit
Keys: Bear Pit, Arena
The Bear Pit is an underground arena of blood sport in New York where spectators can bet on prize fights.
#9Jezebel's Billard Hall
Keys: Bar, Jezebel's, Jezebel's Bar
Jezebel's is a sketchy yet popular bar located in New York. Jezebel's is an old church renovated into a bililard's hall and bar. The place is run by a man named Hank and tended to by Infernus, who doubles as the bar's bouncer. Jezebel's is described in The New York Oracle as a place where people can bet their souls over a game of pool. It's well taken care and a very nice place on the interior, fit with 2 stories, private rooms and booths, and a large stained glass window.
#10Paradox Museum
Keys: Museum
The Paradox Museum is a pop-up gallery showcasing everything the Paradox Organisation steals.
#11Paradox Organization
Keys: , Paradox, Paradox Organization
The Paradox Organization, also known as Paradox for short, is a group of bored rich thieves who steal various objects of interest. Whatever Paradox steals is presented at the Paradox Museum, a pop-up gallery open to the public with the intention of showing the world that Paradox can steal from anyone. The Paradox Organization does not exclusively steal artifacts: they also steal state secrets and blackmail on celebrities. Each member of Paradox wears a mask and a coat, and gives up their name to join the organization, taking on the name of simply "Paradox". The members of Paradox work mostly independently, gathering together a few times a year to discuss their thefts. The thefts of each Paradox member is based on individual interest and challenge.
#12Lost Whisper
Keys: Lost Whisper
Lost Whisper is an oubliette (dungeon prison) for the most dangerous occultists.
#13Baroness Hotel
Keys: The Baroness
The Baroness Hotel is a location in the Cursed Apple. The Baroness Hotel is located on Broadway in the Cursed Apple. The hotel is described by The Doorman, suspiciously the only worker at the Baroness as the finest luxuries this plane can offer. The luxuries of the Baroness include bottomless mimosas, an in-house tailor, Egyptian cotton sheets, a sauna, spa days and brunches. The Baroness used to be known as "the most haunted hotel in America".
#14Blackmore Academy
Keys: Blackmore
Blackmore Academy is a high school for the children of America's wealthiest families. Blackmore students are implied to frequent Jezebel's, even though they legally can't drink alcohol.
#15Occult Security and Investigation Commission
Keys: , OSIC, The Feds
A secretive "Black Box" United States government organization, the Occult Security and Investigation Commission (OSIC, for short) specializes in keeping the country safe from sinister and supernatural forces. The OSIC also has three notable divisions, the Sandman Division, a division specialized on infiltrating dreams, seeking out the dreams of "persons of interest" to investigate them. If necessary, members of the Sandman Division have clearance to "eliminate" significant detected threats. A Curator Division, those that are meant to collect supernatural objects for the OSIC that may pose a threat to citizens, and a Medium Division to speak to the dead.
#16The Baxter Society
Keys: Baxter
The Baxter Society is a well-known international monster hunting organization. The Baxter Society was formed sometime after the First Maelstrom, with Grey Talon as one of the founding members. The society has been operating for over 40 years, hunting monsters across the globe. Instead of hunting all magical creatures, the Baxter Society specifically hunts monsters that prey on humanity. This can extend to hunting humans The Baxter Society owns a manor house, which seems to be their main base of operations, and members of the Baxter Society don't get paid to hunt monsters.
#17The Tunnel Rats
Keys: Tunnel Rats
The Tunnel Rats are an underground (both figuratively and literally) group that assists the black market that operates between the "boroughs", using a network of underground tunnels. The Tunnel Rats used to do business with the Mendoza Syndicate.
#18The New York Oracle
Keys: , Oracle, The news, newspaper
The New York Oracle is an in-universe newspaper publication that has been operating in New York for over 20 years, costing 5 pennies per copy.
#19Fairfax Industries
Keys: Fairfax
Fairfax Industries is an arms manufacturing corporation. They produce weapon items. Fairfax Industries is a company in the occult industrial complex that specializes in spirit weaponry, headed by Maximilian Fairfax. The company is described as an "avarice-fueled viper's nest". They are currently under sanction by the Environmental Protection Agency for improperly disposing of spiritual waste.
#20Friends of Humanity
The Friends of Humanity are a "neo inquisition" political group founded by the descendants of John Hathorne. Their leader is also named John Hathorne, described as a "political firebrand" and a "controversial speaker". The Friends of Humanity have rallied in New York to protest against the US Government's aid to Ixia, amid the Ixian War.
#21The Mendoza Syndicate
Keys: Mendoza
The Mendoza Syndicate was a crime syndicate located in Spanish Harlem, named after its leader Mendoza. Around 1929, the Mendoza Syndicate controlled Spanish Harlem. Members of the Syndicate harassed innocent people, including the Arroyo family. At this time, the gargoyle that would become known as Ivy came to life and protected the Arroyos. Ivy was named and adopted by the family and vowed to dismantle the Mendoza Syndicate and free Spanish Harlem. She dedicated 18 years of her life to this mission.
#22Seventh Moon
The Seventh Moon was once a powerful crime family in Japan, led by siblings Kaori and Yamato. The two siblings were born into power, and took over the organisation once their father died. With Yamato's dreams of expanding the Seventh Moon to the United States, the two siblings made a plan where Kaori would stay in Japan while Yamato would set up an international presence in America. However, several insecure underlings disliked the idea of being led by Kaori in Japan. This resulted in a brutal coup, where Yamato sacrificed himself to ensure Kaori and a small group of loyalists could escape to America. With a fraction of the power she once held, Kaori took up her brother's name and committed herself to rebuilding the Seventh Moon's might in America.
#23Patrons
Keys: Patron
A Patron is a deity which takes the form of a large extraplanar entity. Each team’s base houses a Patron, The Hidden King and The Archmother, and victory is secured by defeating the opposing team's Patron, completing the ritual. The Patrons are extraplanar elder gods who petition heroes to participate in a ritual. Each Patron must form a covenant with those in hopes of being summoned to walk amongst them. In order for the ritual to be completed, the enemy Patron must be destroyed. Once the ritual is completed, the Patrons can grant one wish to each hero who helped summon them. However, they have limitations, such as being unable or unwilling to bring the dead back to life. They also may require a sacrifice in exchange for the wish. The specifics of the Patron's powers and their limitations are unclear. The Patrons have telepathic powers and can read the thoughts and desires of the heroes as well as communicate with them during the ritual. They use this knowledge to manipulate the heroes to do their bidding.
#24The Hidden King
Keys: Hidden King
The Hidden King is a shadowy figure with antlers. His body is projected from a wicker man statue. He's characterized by the color yellow. His base is a factory filled with large speakers and microphones.
#25The Archmother
Keys: Archmother
The Archmother wears a broken mask that resembles the head of the Statue of Liberty. She's characterized by the color blue. Her base is a museum with a Neoclassic aesthetic.
#26Jacob Lash
Keys: Lash
A champion of the Bear Pit, Lash has built a reputation as a tough and unsavoury character with an unrivaled amount of arrogance. Jacob Lash is an asshole, Lash refers to himself as "The Lash". He also calls himself "The God of Combat" and "God's gift to Combat". Lash donates 3% of his earnings to his charity called "Lash-Back", dedicated to children "that kind of suck". Lash is scared of Vyper's obsession with him and wants her to leave him alone.

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