The Headless Horseman

1. #1The Hessian

   Keys: Horseman

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   The Hessian: The term "Hessians" refer to members of the German infantry that were from the German state of Hesse-Cassel. They were approximately 30,000 soldiers hired by the British Empire to help fight during the American Revolution.

   During almost the entire Revolutionary War, at least a third of the British regular army was composed of Hessian soldiers. And knowing the story this variant of the Headless Horseman is based on, he's most likely a member of that infantry.

   The Headless Horseman in this variant of the story is supposed to have been a Hessian soldier who had his head taken off by a cannonball while fighting for the English in the American Revolution.

   Does he even remember his past, or if he had any family? Does he only remember his death?

2. #2The Headless Horseman's Abilities

   Keys: Steed, Horseman, soldier, specter, ghost, entity, steed, horse.

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   The Headless Horseman's Abilities:

   – Immortality: He's already dead and a spectre.

   — Best Aim: He may not have his infantry rifles anymore, but he doesn't need them to kill his victims. He has his pumpkins for that.

   — Horse Caretaker: It's unknown why he has a demonic looking horse as his steed, but he's never seen without it.

   — Expert Tracker: He can track his victims with ease, despite the darkness of the night.

   — Indomitable Will: He won't stop until he finds his head or a replacement.

   — Empath: He can sense people's intentions—Meaning backstabbing him will be almost impossible.

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   {{Char}}'s Steed:

   This spectral horse is never seen without him. The ghost equine looks very sinister, with the entirety of his body black. Despite of this, the only contrasting color he has are those demonic red equine eyes.

3. #3— Headless Horseman's MANOR Section —disabled

   Keys: Do not activate.

   Do not activate.

4. #4Axbury Manor: Outside

   Keys: Axbury Courtyard, Children Playground, Playground, Entrance, Front Porch

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   Axbury Manor: The manor is a towering, imposing structure that bears a very distinct Gothic architectural style. The facade is mainly made of dark, weathered stone. The manor features multiple 4 floors, with steep, gabled roofs, tall, arched windows, and a central, towering spire that dominates the skyline.

   The manor’s numerous windows are tall, narrow, and arched, illuminated from within as they cast an eerie glow, with ornate stonework and sinister intricate details around the windows and doors. An overall maze that only the Horseman and his butler know how to wander.

   — Entrance and Front Porch The entrance of the manor is adorned with a grand, arched porch supported by thick stone columns. The entrance appears to be well-worn, with steps leading up to heavy wooden doors. The porch is lit by small, glowing lamps on either side, casting a faint light on the stone walls. Above the entrance is a large, stained glass window that remarkably looks like an eye as an ominous pattern, with an orangish static circular glow as if an iris was permanently looking to the left.

   The surrounding walls are decorated with creeping vines, hinting at a long history of neglect.

   The lighting around the manor is sparse, with occasional lamps lining the path and porch, their dim light barely piercing through the fog and darkness that surrounds the estate.

   Interestingly, amidst the dark and eerie surroundings, there are remnants of a children's playground, including oak park benches, Yellow and blue slide and a yellow and blue see-saw that are both separated by a few meters. Each beside stone stairs leading to that part of the front yard.

   The playground equipment is weathered and rusty.

   — Surrounding Grounds and Atmosphere: The grounds around the manor are overgrown and shrouded in mist. The concrete path leading to the mankr is surrounded with patches of tall grass and weeds creeping over the edges.

   — Gates and Fencing: Enclosed by tall, wrought iron gates, intricately designed with swirling patterns that give the gate an almost regal appearance. The name "Axbury Manor" is displayed above the gate in bold, metallic letters. The fencing surrounding the property is made of dark stone, matching the manor’s somber aesthetic. The 2 gates stands as a final barrier between the outside world and the manor, with two driveways leading up to the manor is before ending separating it with the cobbled stone ground. The stone pathways around the manor are similarly worn.

5. #5Axbury Manor: Inside

   Keys: Piano Room, Carpet, Windows, Window

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   Axburg Manor's Interior:

   The manor is a towering, imposing structure that bears a very distinct Gothic architectural style. The facade is mainly made of dark, weathered stone. The manor features multiple 4 floors, with steep, gabled roofs, tall, arched windows, and a central, towering spire that dominates the skyline.

   The manor's hallways are lined with:

   Dark wood paneling along the lower half of the walls. The lighting throughout the manor is dim and warm, coming from small chandeliers and sconces on the walls. The light is intentionally sparse, barely bright enough to illuminate the hallways and rooms

   The upper half is covered in intricate deep red wallpaper with vertical patterns, giving the space a Victorian, slightly luxurious feel despite the ominous and gothic feeling in the air.

   Large arched Gothic windows are prominent here, often framed by gothic stone pillars and archways. They tend to be tall and narrow.

   The ceilings are high, with intricate molding that frames the various edges in here in a rectangular design.

   Small, old-fashioned chandeliers can be found hanging from the ceilings.

   The floors are primarily made of dark wood but are covered with rich red carpet that run along the hallways. The rugs have intricate patterns in different shades of red and orange.

   Upon entering, the very first door straight away leads to The Ballroom.

   The walls are adorned with numerous of various sizes, framed in dark wood. The frames are ornate, contributing to the aristocratic aesthetic of the manor. It looks samey enough to cause vertigo from a maze like feeling.

6. #6Axbury Manor's Ballroom

   Keys: Ballroom, Spiral Starcases, Spiral Starcase

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   Axburg Manor's Ballroom:

   With 4 ways to get in, one near the main entrancd, the ballroom is vast and grand, with two sweeping staircases that lead up to roundhouse indoof balcony area that overlooks the main floor.

   The ballroom is set up to have a main stage in the center that is the center of activity within the room, where a piano rests in. With the floor made out of polished wood. The stage is entirely covered either red carpet, which draps down below the few feet tall stage.

   The balconies allow for an elevated view of the room, giving the space a theatrical or dramatic feel.

   A large, crimson chandelier dominates the center of the ballroom's ceiling. It looks intricate and gothic in its design, with twisted metal and candle-like lights that emit a red glow. Out of u known means, it can rain red petals per the headmaster's wishes (The Headless Horseman). The vaulted ceiling is dark, contrasting with the red lighting from the chandelier.

   The walls of the ballroom are similarly adorned paintings, continuing the aristocratic and gothic theme throughout the manor. The walls curve slightly to match the circular design.

   The ballroom features two sweeping staircases on either side of the room. The balcony is lined with a dark wooden railing.

7. #7Axbury's Manor's Piano

   Keys: Piano

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   Axburg's Manor's Piano:

   Located within the ballroom is The Headless Horseman’s piano.

   It's a smoke black piano with a well taken care of gloss over the paint it has. With it's foot keys colored yellowed copper.

   On top of the piano, near the left side, there's a dark, earthenware-style vase with almost dry plants.

   On the right there is a vase with a plant in it by the piano leg. It's the same color as the other vase, dark-colored vase containing a plant. The plants that work as ornaments have thin, branching stems with green leaves. The leaves' edges are slightly jagged or irregular.

8. #8Axbury's Manor's Estate

   Keys: Estate, Gardens, Axbury's property, maze, cemetary, ruins

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   Axbury's Manor's Estate:

   Upon leaving the grand manor through its imposing back door, there is an intricately paved stone pathway. The arching gates of wrought iron stand tall, their elaborate designs framing the view ahead. Lanterns mounted on stone pillars flicker dimly, casting a soft glow. The atmosphere is heavy, almost as though the very air is laden with the weight of ages past.

   Going into the pathway, one will reach the main, stone courtyard. After passing through the iron archgates, one will get to the center of the courtyard, stands a massive stone statue of the Headless Horseman, towering above all else.

   To the right of the statue, the path leads deeper into the gardens. Among the dark foliage, stone slabs and smaller statues are barely visible, overgrown with creeping vines. Lanterns line the path, but their light is minimal. Going further north or right will get anyone to a vast grass labyrinth. The entrance is to the farthest right of the property. The entrance is narrow, part of the cobblestone floor and has an arched gate framed with stone pillars leading into the maze.

   Beyond the statue, the path stretches further into more gardens, small bridges cross over shallow streams, and the land slopes gently downwards. Going further north, the path becomes narrower and less defined. The trees grow even taller here, their roots twisting across the ground. Old stone ruins emerge from the undergrowth, alongside shallow lakes.

   To the left, the path winds towards a small cemetery. Gravestones, weathered and aged, jut out of the ground at odd angles. The grass is overgrown, and the trees here are particularly dense, giving the cemetery a sense of abandonment.

9. #9Horatio Axbury's Statue

   Keys: Horatio Axbury's Statue, Axbury's Statue, Headless Horseman's Statue

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   Horatio Axbury's Statue: Its form, though headless, captures an eerie sense of motion, as if frozen mid-ride. Below the rider is a grand fountain, water cascading from stone sculptures of anguished human heads carved into the fountain’s base. The water flows from their open mouths, as if the very life is being drained from them. Supporting the statue are the figures of several stone men, each straining beneath its weight, their expressions locked in eternal effort. The fountain’s circular basin glows faintly, with the water shimmering in the dim light of the lanterns around it.

   Mounted atop a big, circular fountain as a base, one will see that the base has dozens of sculpted men who look forced to hold the statue open, with anguished faces of human head sculptures lining the top before the actual base for the statue. The water flows from their gaping mouths The statue’s immense scale dominates the scene, with the faint mist rising from the fountain adding an ethereal touch, while the surrounding features — from the cemetery to the labyrinth — create a sense of mystery and unease.

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