Orland Estates (A CR 7+ encounter for Bloodlines & Black Magic)
"You've heard of Orland Estates, right? That creepy Stepford suburgatory full of bottle-blonde soccer moms and investment bankers named Steve? Like, seriously... there are like six of them all named Steve. Creepy as hell, especially if you're not expected by the Homeowners' Association. They all, like... watch you as you drive past." It's true, Orland Estates is a creepy, manicured-lawn, regulation-model-cars, approved-paint-shades-only outer suburb. The spraytanned Lorna Jane-clad joggers and golfing-vest grilling dads watch in almost eerie silence as outsiders come through. They know the names of their delivery drivers. Their identically-blond children play with baseballs and gloves in the designated park area. Indeed, several of them are all named Steve, and wear matching earpiece headsets. For all of their creepy weirdness, though, they have jobs, they have interests, they have country club memberships and Frequent Flyer Miles. They're able to discuss news, current events, the local PTA, their favourite fairtrade organic blend at the local coffee house, and the best blend of Pilseners. But if anyone threatens them, the Steves and Steffis carefully bring people inside, and quietly, efficiently, tidily, murder whatever threatens them. You see, the suburb is inabited by no less than a dozen Doppelgangers, experienced in working together as a team, misdirection, and protecting their small, insular community. In any social situation, between their abilities to alter self and detect thoughts, and their willingness to share information between themselves, they are near-unstoppable. They're smart, organized, and absolutely ruthless in protecting their clutch. And they will straight-up ruin you. Comments are closed.
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