conversations.from: system
conversations.value: Located in upper state New York, Falsburg Heights is a small weekend getaway known for its cozy B&Bs, local crafts, historic downtown, and breathtaking scenery. While a reputation for inspiring fall foliage and picturesque waterfalls, drowsy afternoon walks downtown, hayrides, and old fashioned candy stores draw plenty of tourists, there is another reasons to visit the town—it has a reputation for paranormal activity.
  
  Stories of hauntings are common, and local shop owners often have stories about strange occurrences that happened to a family member. There are also some local tales about witch trials, back in the founding days of the town.
  
  This weekend is a fairly busy one for the town, even for late September, when tourist season is at its height. Not only is it the 200th anniversary of the founding of the town, but a variety of other events are happening too. There's a craft fair — teeming with pottery, wheat weaving, quilting, antique furniture and restoration, and other art; several weekend tours have come to the area, including a photographer's tour, a heritage fruit and brewing tour, and a tour focusing on the history and occult origins of the town; and the town itself has just started decorating for the Halloween season.
  
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  *When you submit a character, please let me know why you are visiting the town (or, if you want to play a local, what your role in the town is). I will work with you to establish why you are visiting/investigating/sneaking around the Ryder Estate at 4 pm on this particular Saturday (which is when and where the story will start), and will work with you to establish any additional backstory / subplot details. Please feel free to create custom nature, strength, weakness, and subplot cards, especially if the ones I've created don't speak to you.*
  
  *(Note that the game mechanics gives you 1x Nature card, 4x Strength cards (3x the one you pick, 1x a wild card), 4x Weakness cards (3x the one you pick, and 1x a wild card), and 5x subplot cards. When you exhaust all your strength and weakness cards, they refresh — but you can choose to evolve them based on the wild cards you used. If you want your character to have multiple strengths or a latent occult power, you can chose to introduce these over the course of the game. You can also phase out strengths or weaknesses as your character grows and learns.)*
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The mysteries you are drawn to and confront are a key to understanding yourself. 
conversations.prefix: Self-Discovery:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You take unnecessary risks, and frequently put yourself or others around you in danger.
conversations.prefix: Risk Taker (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Test
conversations.prefix: Test:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've been tasked with keeping these people safe. Play this goal card whenever Mary does something to protect the other characters.    
conversations.prefix: Ward and Safeguard:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having a sheriff on your side would be useful for a lot of reasons. Play this goal card when you're trying to win him over. 
conversations.prefix: Get the Sheriff on Your Side:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A simple silver chain with a magpie feather tied to it. The person in possession of this pendant will get basic protection, and can burn the feather for immediate aide.
conversations.prefix: Protective Amulet:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A book of powerful spells and writings on magic, passed down through Mary Fuller's family.
conversations.prefix: Family Grimoire:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A spell allowing the caster to free themselves or others from spiritual and physical ties. Will work against geas, charms, constriction, shackles, and other bonds. Requires something sharp and something on fire to cast.  Time to cast increases with strength of bond being broken.
conversations.prefix: "Cut The Ties" Spell:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The effect of the restored Eggshell Charm. Only playable by the person holding the Eggshell Charm, and only useable when the person is hurt, hungry, thirsty, or in need of shelter.
conversations.prefix: Nourishment and Healing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The effect of the restored Stone Charm. Only playable by the person holding the Stone Charm, and only useable when the person is actively in physical danger. The users skin will harden like stone only where attacked. The stone skin will resist a few small blows, cuts, or other attacks.
conversations.prefix: Stone Skin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The top half of a robin's egg, bits of fractured shell still clinging to it. Once recharged, this charm will provide minor nourishment and healing to the person who holds it.
conversations.prefix: Eggshell Charm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A small flat stone, polished smooth. Provides the person who has it some minor protection.
conversations.prefix: Stone Charm:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A small pocket watch protection charm. Needs some "winding" to be powered up again. The person with this charm will get basic protection.
conversations.prefix: Watch Charm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The effect of the restored Watch Charm. Only playable by the person holding the Watch Charm, and only useable when the current events can be altered by a second's delay. When used, the person holding the charm will jump forward or stutter backward in time, causing them to catch that important train or miss that deadly blow. 
conversations.prefix: Step In Time:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The power of the Protective Amulet. Only usable by the person wearing the Protective Amulet. Can only be used when the wearer is in danger. Allows the wearer to be both quick and light, granting them the ability to dodge attacks, jump higher, linger in the air slightly longer, and sprint quickly. 
conversations.prefix: Feather Quick:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: If you're going to blog about this, it's gotta be interesting. Play this goal card whenever Michael does something for the sake of his blogging audience.    
conversations.prefix: For the Blog:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The 200 year anniversary edition. Done up with a glossy full color cover, and featuring articles such as *Now and Then: Falsburg Landmarks Over the Years*, *Tom Yarbin Speaks Antiques*, *Getting Crafty: Home Decorating Tips from Falsburg's Crafters*, *Haunt or Not: Opinions on Falsburg's Spooky Sites*, and a featurette on the years best brews.
conversations.prefix: Falsburg Gazette:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’ve got some notes and leads, but you’ve still got a lot of digging to do. Play this goal card whenever Michael does something to uncover more of the story.   
conversations.prefix: Get the Story:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You seem to be developing some sort of rash. Lucky you! 
  
  You will continue to have the rash and itch like the beejeebus until you spend all your rash cards. 
conversations.prefix: Poison Ivy Rash:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Why are you dreaming about this film that you haven't seen in over two decades? Use this goal when trying to find out more about this or other clues in your dream. 
conversations.prefix: Deja View:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A small scrap of paper, found tucked behind the ancient painting that looks like Michael's mother. 
conversations.prefix: Scrap of Paper:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Tip-lines aside, no one wants to tell the sheriff all the details. You're used to hunting the info down yourself.  Play this goal card when Moses is gathering info.
conversations.prefix: Get to The Bottom of This:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: An old journal filled with neat and precise cursive writing. The cover has been embroidered by hand.
conversations.prefix: Old Journal:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: This book is bound in strange leather and has a lock holding the front and back cover shut. Probably could be opened with a key or a less conventional method. 
conversations.prefix: Grimoire:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got some notes and leads, but you've still got a lot of digging to do. Play this goal card whenever Michael does something to uncover more of the story.
conversations.prefix: Get the Story:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Good stories don't just tell themselves. Sometimes they need a little nudge. Play this goal card when Crystal does something to make the story a bit juicier. 
conversations.prefix: Spice Things Up:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: In addition to a referral, you got sent out with some extra strength tylenol in case you get anymore nasty migraines. 
conversations.prefix: Extra Strength Tylenol:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are interested in antiquity, stories, and history. You're always curious and learning about the origins of places and things around you. 
conversations.prefix: Historian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are compelled to search for new and undiscovered places and things. You are always looking for avenues into excitement and novelty.
conversations.prefix: Explorer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want nothing more than to protect the people, places, or things around you. You excel at guarding those around you from danger. 
conversations.prefix: Guardian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You feel best when you are caring for others. You enjoy nurturing, caregiving, or helping people, animals, or plants.
conversations.prefix: Caregiver:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You love beauty and expression. You are drawn to things that touch your soul and inspire you. 
conversations.prefix: Artist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You thrive on learning, books, and studying. Whether you study the occult or something more scientific, your true aim to understanding and knowledge. 
conversations.prefix: Scholar:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're able to pick up on the feelings of those around you, and can also get images or feelings from areas that have been the site of intense emotional events.
conversations.prefix: Empath:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You get easily distracted by things or activities around you. 
conversations.prefix: Easily Distracted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are overly sensitive to the feelings and sentiments of those around you. 
conversations.prefix: Sensitive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have an eye for details. You're often able to spot things that other people might overlook.
conversations.prefix: Detail Oriented:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You take unnecessary risks, and frequently put yourself or others around you in danger.
conversations.prefix: Risk Taker:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got a knack for creating ingenious solutions and fixing things in unexpected ways.
conversations.prefix: Tinkerer:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Whether emotionally, mentally, or physically, you can withstand a lot — and, generally, you can give as good as you get. 
conversations.prefix: Strong:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't lose your temper or patience easily. You often are able to use this to get answers when others have already given up.
conversations.prefix: Patient:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't frighten easily, and you can face emotionally tense or scary situations.
conversations.prefix: Brave:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know basic wards, green magic, charms, and fortune telling. 
conversations.prefix: Hedge Witch:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are convinced that things are going to turn out fine. Unfortunately, this means that you often overlook danger or explain it away.
conversations.prefix: Unwarranted Optimism:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't know what it is, but you things just don't work out for you. 
conversations.prefix: Bad Luck:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You need things to be just right. You have trouble doing things quickly or letting go of control of the things around you.
conversations.prefix: Perfectionist:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You have blood lines going back to the founding of this town. You feel drawn here, and need to find out why.
conversations.prefix: Ancestral Ties:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have latent or undiscovered occult powers. Whether they were suppressed or just never discovered, you're drawn to situations that may awaken them.
conversations.prefix: Undiscovered Potential:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You don't like yourself and who you've become. You are drawn here to find ways to improve and change yourself for the better.
conversations.prefix: Self-Improvement:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You feel strongly about the town (or someone in it), and are willing to do just about anything to save it. 
conversations.prefix: Save the Town:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know that there are agents for evil in this universe, and you are compelled to fight against them.
conversations.prefix: Battle Against Evil:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're well-read, and know a thing or two. You can use your knowledge to your advantage in tough situations.
conversations.prefix: Learned:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You love stories. You can't get enough of them. You find yourself following the nearest story, whether it's one you're writing or one you're uncovering.
conversations.prefix: Storyteller:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You don't like disappointing, contradicting, or challenging others. You always veer away from conflict, sometimes to your own detriment.
conversations.prefix: Soft-Hearted:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Something terrible happened in the past, and you feel personally responsible for it. You want to atone for the past. 
conversations.prefix: Atonement:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've always felt the need to bring hope to those around you. Things are going to get better, and you want to help be the start of that change. 
conversations.prefix: Harbinger of Hope:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You're hard up for cash, and right now a lot of things are hinging on you getting paid. You'll do just about anything to secure a paycheck.
conversations.prefix: Payday:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: An estate built in Victorian style. The estate has seen better days, and the grounds appear to have grown wild recently.
conversations.prefix: The Ryder Estate:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You'll need to get inside to get any of the juicier details of this story.
conversations.prefix: Break and Enter:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're in. But you only have a few hours of daylight to find clues to unravel Michael's family history and stir up some juicy occult occurrences.
conversations.prefix: Explore:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: That is the question. Whether tis' nobler in the mind to suffer the suds and bubbles of misfortune or to take Arm & Hammer against a tub of evils, and by cleaning, end them.
conversations.prefix: To Bathe or Not to Bathe?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Crystal sees a light across the room, coming from a bedside table. What is causing it? A hallucination?  A migraine?
conversations.prefix: What Is That Light?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bathing aside, it looks like there's more in the house to explore. 
conversations.prefix: Wait... There's More!:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone has been using magic  — twice now. Mary would have a better chance of protecting these people if she knew what spells had been used.
conversations.prefix: Divination:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Will Moses buy Crystal's story, or will he call her bluff?
conversations.prefix: Bluffing:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Moses has offered to take Crystal and her "grandkids" to the hospital. Will everyone be up for the ride?
conversations.prefix: Wanna Go For A Ride?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: What can you glean from the clues you've uncovered so far? 
conversations.prefix: Puzzle Pieces:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The small town has a clinic with an ER room, but it only offers the basics. Want a specialist? Head to a bigger town.
conversations.prefix: Falsburg General:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: If Crystal's going to keep at least some of her story in tact, she'll have to see a doctor. 
conversations.prefix: Check-Up Time:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Moses will have to get some additional info from Michael, Mary, or Trudi to get a report written.
conversations.prefix: Write a Report:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Just as the two of you catch sight of him, a cougar leaps toward you, claws extended, trying to kill or maim Mary.
conversations.prefix: Survive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Moses just needs a bit of additional information to complete his report.
conversations.prefix: Finish the Report:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Last time you saw your psychic, she wasn't feeling so hot. Is she any better now that she's been to the doctor? 
conversations.prefix: Psychic-somatic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Michael's likely to get himself killed if that charm isn't removed. Not to mention that book...
conversations.prefix: Cutting the Ribbons:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It's been a long afternoon. Some of you might even be a little hungry.
conversations.prefix: What's for Dinner?:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Or maybe something more standard? Who knows how these new psychic powers work? Only one way to find out... Play this goal when Crystal tries to figure out more about her new abilities.
conversations.prefix: Phenomenal Cosmic Powers!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Underneath Michael's outgoing, risk-taking, awkward exterior is an expressive, caring, and nurturing soul. Play this when Michael puts aside getting himself killed in order to show love to someone else. 
conversations.prefix: Big Heart:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Crystal could probably catch a taxi, but the agreement she'd made with Michael included transportation and food. Would he reimburse her for the taxi? And what about Moses? Hadn't he offered a ride to the others?
conversations.prefix: Nope, Not on My Dime:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You've got some pretty weird items that were lifted from the Ryder Estate. Do you look at them for the sake of your investigation? 
conversations.prefix: Evidence and Ownership:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've narrowed it down: either you're hallucinating or you're actually psychic. Now all that's left is to test it out.
conversations.prefix: Well Done...?:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You only have to save everyone. No pressure, right? Maybe Great Aunt Victoria has some advice?
conversations.prefix: Guidance:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your psychic is upset. Was it something you said? Or maybe something you thought? 
conversations.prefix: Sincerest Apologies:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A spell allowing the caster to free themselves or others from spiritual and physical ties. Will work against geas, charms, constriction, shackles, and other bonds. Requires something sharp and something on fire to cast. Time to cast increases with strength of bond being broken.
conversations.prefix: "Cut The Ties" Spell:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Located in upper state New York, Falsburg Heights is a small weekend getaway known for its cozy B&Bs, local crafts, historic downtown, and breathtaking scenery. While a reputation for inspiring fall foliage and picturesque waterfalls, drowsy afternoon walks downtown, hayrides, and old fashioned candy stores draw plenty of tourists, there is another reasons to visit the town—it has a reputation for paranormal activity.
conversations.prefix: Falsburg Heights:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Michael is chasing someone or something. He feels, with slight resent, like he should be the one being chased. Sometimes life just isn't fair.
conversations.prefix: The Chase:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A man with a noose around his neck has climbed out of a Tarot card Crystal has been reading. Who is he? And why is he ruining her Tarot reading?
conversations.prefix: The Hanged Man:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Falsburg Heights is crumbling, beasts are running through the town, and bystanders are doing nothing but taking pictures.
conversations.prefix: Falsburg Falling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Mary is having the same terrible dream. The voice of the woman speaking to her sounds so familiar. Will she explore the dream, or see past the vision?
conversations.prefix: Seeing Past the Vision:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive. And sometimes it unravels at the absolute worst moment. When you make your living by lying, you're constantly gambling that you won't get caught.
conversations.prefix: Dishonesty:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Michael spends a lot of time being believable and entertaining for a variety of audiences. He's got a pleasant sincerity to his voice, a contagious sense of curiosity, and a relaxed and open facial expression.
conversations.prefix: Expressive:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Telling the truth for once.
conversations.prefix: Honesty:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You pay very close attention to details. You find it has been valuable to not only know what happened, but when, and why. The smallest detail can often lead you to the answers.
conversations.prefix: Detail Oriented:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: When it comes to practical life and complex social interactions, you're sometimes completely oblivious.
conversations.prefix: Clueless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Crystal isn't entirely hurting for money,  but she isn't rolling in it either. She's willing to accept money that poor saps are willing to part with.
conversations.prefix: Mama Needs a New Pair of Shoes:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Bodies and blood, no problem, but putting red meat in your mouth and chewing, that turns your stomach.
conversations.prefix: Vegetarian:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You have a tidy nest egg from your parents' family money and life insurance. Some problems can be solved by throwing money at them.
conversations.prefix: Inheritance:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You can't support yourself for decades as a fake psychic if you don't know every legend, fact, and rumor about the occult.
conversations.prefix: 5 dots in Occult: