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Sun, Jul. 17th, 2005, 10:46 pm
Guest List and Rumors...

Clyde Von Hellsing- Wealthy independent and paranormal investigator. Known immediately by name, German native Clyde Von Hellsing, has more then his Great Grandfather’s reputation to upkeep. As the sole benefactor of his families fortune, which includes over 12 estates across Europe, 3 diamond mines in Africa and a booming tea trade, Clyde has a great deal to consider. Yet the Bachelor has, up to now, been content handing out responsibility of his family’s companies to trusted advisors and friends, so that he may be free to continue is ancestor’s work. With 27 recorded exorcisms, 42 supposed cured haunting and a slew of other such works, one would be incline to believe that he has done just that.

Madame Johanna Voltzs- Famous Hungarian Opera singer. Early in her youth Madame Johanna show immense talent for music and voice. Discovered by Alger Voltzs, famous Polish composer and later her husband, Madam Joanna quickly became a star of Europe’s most famous and fashionable theaters. At age 20, Madame Voltzs went on documentation as being one of the top performing divas of the civilized world, and also for possessing the capability to perform at a full four-octave vocal range. Tragically Madame lost her voice to sing when she came down with an almost fatal case of pneumonia in 1929; after which her husband filed for divorce. The separation left Madame Volts with very little in teams of estate and even less in finance. With her talent gone and her wealth depleting Madame Voltzs vanished from Europe’s aristocracy.

Billy B. Good- A colorful sales man and self proclaimed “faith healer”. Brought up in the west Billy B. Good is no stranger to misfortune, death and down right trouble. With the failing of crops, dust pneumonia and black lung running amuck Billy has done his best to aid the people with his unique brands of tonic and elixirs. Now whether or not such cure-alls are effective is entirely up to who you ask. Some people swear up and down that Mr. Good is nothing more then a snake oil salesman, others profess that he is doing the work of god. Currently Mr. Good is making a campaign of the west, bringing his healing to the people of California and surrounding sates.

Doctor Ebenezer R. Shrill- Chemist at Yale University. Not much is known about the good doctor other then he has made the news with his experiments on the clinical use of Penicillin and the use of insulin to control diabetes. Other then that he is known as something of a recluse, preferring his experiments over the company of others. Sources indicate that the Doctor now is working on vaccinations for polo and other drugs to treat the sickness. His research has taken him to the state of New York were he works under the employment of the sate.


Phyllis Allen- Broadway actress. Phyllis Allen has made quick work of finding her self in the spot light; Known for her work in “How the west was won.” “Those dames of sorts.” And “Nightingale” Phyllis Allen has won praise and admiration from her peers and critics. Starting her career at age 17, the elegant actress married the well known Director Justin Allen, which boosted her career. Now the two have began to buy and sell real sate threw a number of companies which they also own; they have also released to the press that they have intentions of buying some newspaper companies. So far all their endeavors have been very lucrative.


Tracy Macintyre- Private Detective. Mr. Macintyre has is known for his work on very high profile cases such as the “Crate and arms scandal”, “Jefferson/ Albert scandal.” and other such high political affairs. In the past Tracy was frequently made use by senators, actors, oil tycoons and the like. Now however the Private eye has hit something of a low point in his career. Taking up drinking, the man has more or less lost the confidents of his employs. No one is sure what happen that made the once proud and self-assured detective loss his nerve, but the effects are clear. Tracy now resides in New Jersey

Margaret (Margo) Berkeley- News reporter. Known for her articles concerning racial and gender equally, Margo Berkeley has made something of a name for her self; even though those names wouldn’t be repeatable by any proper lady or gentlemen. Stubborn, quick and fiery, Margo has all but overcome the prejudice which has kept her from working for high rate tabloids. Instead Margo has resigned herself to private work and free press, selling her stories to any one that will take them. Her more recent, and famous investigations “Lynching in little Virginia” and “With out a home, with out a heart,” both sympathetic stories regarding the hostilities that blacks face in the south; have place the news reporter in the forefront of the political heat.

Co. Charles F. Denton- Famous English Colonel. and renowned hunting enthusiast. Colonel Denton is known all throughout Europe as a Military genius. Brought up in the small town of Wilshire England, Denton quickly became bored with rural life and joined his majesty’s army. Working his way up the chain of command by demonstrating his mastery of tactics and war, Denton was quickly awarded a place of high command. However; while he is also known as a man of war, Co. Denton is also recognized as one of Europe most experienced and capable hunters. Taking safaris in Africa, India and South America, Denton boosts that he has slain every predatorily animal of note; with their heads on his mantel to prove it.

Madame Isabella Durriken- Renown fortuneteller of the Barnum and Bailey Circus. Madame Isabella is an individual with out a past, seemingly making a name for her self overnight. During the Circus’s annual trek to California, Manager Tom Billahan picked Isabella up in a local town, after hearing reports of a woman with the ability to peer into the future with amazing skill. After offering the somewhat apprehensive woman a home, good pay and a permanent place in the show, Isablla joined the southern circuit of Barnum and Bailey. Now in the spot light, as she is on of the circuit’s biggest attractions and rumors have begun to manifest over the mysterious woman’s past; most of which agree that Isabella is something a gypsy princess, the 7th daughter of a royal line of Romania seers, but nothing has been admitted or proven.

Markus L. Jameson- Famous Egyptologist, Archeologist and teacher at Oxford. With recent excitement over the riches and wonders of the Middle East, Dr. Jameson has become some what of a star in his field. Raised by his father, Captain Arnold Jameson and his mother Nusia’ha dee, a native of Egypt, Markus received all the training and exposure at an early age, that has awarded him such prestige. Fluent in Arabic, Swahili, old kingdom Egyptian and modern, Dr. Jameson has an advantage over other Archeologists, he is an Egypt native. Knowing the people and working closely with them has given the Egyptologist a rare respect that is not given to most who dare disturb the Tombs of the lands ancestral kings.

Vela Anastasia Romanovs- Russian Aristocrat. Claiming to be the daughter of the long lost Anastasia of the Tsar family, Vela has remained as a lingering face in Europe’s social circles. Living off the charity of other sympathetic Nobles, Vela has sought to reclaim her title and wealth by courting the young and powerful of France, Germany and Italy with failed attempts. Because of the lack of proof to her claim, many such Aristocrats refuse to wed her. Professional have been hired to conduct research on her story, but as of now no concert evidence has been uncovered. Yet still, the young woman has managed to stay afloat, with surprising Nobility and grace.

Amata Del’Beinco- French Aristocrat and famous Jeweler. Daughter of French Aristocrat Luis Del’Beninco, Amata has made a name for her self as a superb jeweler designer. Gaining a love for gems and pervious stones at an early age from the frequent trips to her father’s mines in Africa, Amata Del’Beinco has become a world renowned expert in her craft. From the crown jewels of her nation to the treasuries of abroad, Amata’s work has graced the eyes of many. Now with her brothers taking over the family’s mines, Amatas work has pushed her towards marketing while her brother’s secure their family’s holdings. This change in pace has made Amata a frequent guest among the most fashionable social occasions, where she displays her exquisite wares.

Patria Wineheart- English Aristocrat and Art Collector- Patria Wineheart comes from a very well bred family of Art Historians, Art dealers and Art collators who boost having the largest private art collection under the Vatican. Patria is surely no exception to her family trend. Educated in a fine private school for woman, the quick witted, well informed intellectual has established her self as a proper lady and expert in her felid. Specializing in the appraisal and authenticating of oil paintings, as well as fluent in French, Partita’s recent success has gained her the coveted position of assistant curio of Paris’s national art collection.

Berend Waggoner- German Ambassador. Now with tension building in Germany, Poland and Austria Mr. Waggoner has become a very important man to the U.S as well as Europe. As an Ambassador Berend’s work mostly involves attending parties, social functions, opera’s and the like, but now and again Waggoner is placed in a dangerous seat of power. Waggoner was appointed ambassador by his friend, recently elected Chancellor of Germany Adolf Hitler, for his loyal services to the National Socialist party, even though Berend lacks any real education for the position. Before becoming an influential member of the Socialist party, Mr. Waggoner worked as the Manager of a Steel factory. His leap in power is puzzling, but there is no doubt that he perfumes his job with sincerity and pride.

Belladora Giuseppe- Italian Aristocrat. The only child of the famous Artisan Geoguando Giuseppe, Belladora has inherited all of her late father’s respect and wealth. As a cherished craftsmen of Venice, Geoguando built his business of Glass smiting literally from the ground up; spending most of Belladora’s youth hard at work. After years of wonderful service and producing the most exquisite glass, Geoguando was offered a commission job by the Catholic Church to supply 4 new churches with stain glass windows. Once completed, no one argued that Artwork conveyed all the emotion and detail of a master. Immediately Giuseppe Glass became the desire of every Aristocrat and Nobel in Europe. Now that her father has passed on, Belladora has taken the reins of her father success. There are doubts however that she will be capable of continuing his accomplishment.

Richard L. Fairchild- Right hand man of Davis Proctor, Senator of Georgia. Mr. Fairchild is known as a very unscrupulous agent of Senator Proctor. As an informant and chief adviser to the Senator, Fairchild has more then once surfaced in recent newspaper reports, due to his unwholesome dealings. However, though he may be shady, the man is not with out cunning. Such reports inevitably result in a lawsuit, by way of slander, which force the press to retract their statement due to the lack of evidence. Mr. Fairchild continues to be a very powerful and dangerous man.

Dr. Eliot C. Wellington ш- Doctor of psychology at Harvard and Son of the famous explorer Eliot C. Wellington ц. Mr. Wellington is well known for his work that has contributed greatly to the further development of Psychoanalysis’s. Since his induction into the institution Mr. Wellington has helped to strengthen the ideas of the cognitive school of behaviorism. The cognitive school of thought believes there is more to human nature than a series of stimulus-response connections. These psychologists concentrate on such mental processes as thinking, reasoning, and self-awareness. They investigate how a person gathers information about the world, processes the information, and plans responses. Dr. Eliot C. Wellington ш continues his research at Harvard.

Ming Lo Po- Notorious Opium dealer from the Far East. Ming’s grandfather had original brought her family over during the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. Hard work and intellect won her grandfather a lead position with his company, affording Ming’s family a firm finical base. With this Ming’s father would later use his father’s contacts in transportation and his family’s holdings in china to build something of an Opium trade empire. Being a headstrong woman, Ming has found it difficult to fallow in her father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, yet still admits the sexism and prejudice she has managed to make a name for her self as a powerful and influential woman.

Adriana Derosea- Wife of the powerful ship dealer Estabon Derosea. Adriana was raised in the heart of the Spanish capital Madrid and taught early all the ways on how to become a respectable lady. Daughter of the wealthy factory owner Albo Chicharro, Adriana was given all the privilege of an aristocrat, a life of tea, polite conversation and opera. Yet a great deal of this changed when Adriana was married to the notorious trades dealer and shipping company owner Estabon Derosea. It is a well known fact that the man is involved with illegal drug trade and Black-market operations; as well as being an adultery and gambler. Public rumor states that Adriana has not been seen by her family or friends for quite sometime; perhaps kept locked away by her jealous husband.

Austin Skelly- American playboy and self proclaimed explorer. Son of William G. Skelly, oil tycoon from Tulsa, Austin has always had an easy life. When the sate of Kansas refused to allow this millionaire’s son a place at their collage, due to his low scoring, Mr. Skelly bought the school a brand new stadium. When his son was caught in Mexico by native police, for stealing idols and other such treasures from a ruin temple, Austin’s father had only to flash a few greens and his son was released from all charges. It would seem that Austin has something of a “do-dare” complex, spending summers in South America cliff jumping, grave robbing and snorkeling, believing to be invincible by way of his father’s money.

Vivienne Chevalier- daughter of the famous French film star Maurice Chevalier and pupil of the designer Chanel. Given every opportunity to excel, Vivienne has become something of a beloved among the nobility of Europe. Born to the famous French Star Maurice and his long time mistress Mistinguett, (also a French film starlet) Vivienne has inherited all her mother’s and father’s good looks, talent and charm. Yet, instead of perusing a film career, as most expected, Vivienne decided to instead apprentice under the renowned Chanel. It was a move that won Vivienne her own fame, as Chanel has more then once professed publicly that Vivienne’s designs would be the next fast fashions.

Mon, Jul. 4th, 2005, 09:31 pm
The Letter.

July 4, 1933.

Dear reader,

As of late I have begun to look back upon my life and ponder its purpose. It has always been a point of puzzlement as to why “the powers that be” would allow such a ruthless, unwholesome and cruel man to enjoy such an unburdened life; it would perhaps be more accurate to say “to live such a wasteful life”. You see reader, I have squandered 86 long years acquiring riches, lost wonders, power, and influence. I have had it all, yet here I am still dying. I am still a bitter old man who knows no love, care, or fondness for any other. I am still a bigot, I am still a miser, and I am still false. All who once loved me are gone, pushed away long ago by my calloused heart. All who, at one time, sought my affirmation have vanished and those who asked for my help, wasted away. Even the vultures and the jackals, man and woman most like me, who sought my fortune or my power have turned and fled; for upon dealing with me discovered that I am truly cruel and without way

Indeed, is it not humorous that in the end, a man such as I can not afford happiness, conjure salvation, or pay for hope? I will not lie and pretend that these things were not, now so close to death, objects of consideration or regret. I will not lie and say that I do not weep or tear out my hair in anguish at the thought of spending the afterlife in eternal torment or passing away without so much as one person shedding a single tear.

Yet reader, one night, no more then a year ago, I sat in my wheelchair overlooking my estate with a revolver poised in my hand. I had intentions of ending my life, to escape the torment of waiting on the sickly reaper to come claim my soul or on the punishment that awaited me in Hell; but something stopped me.

It was the realization that I am what I am. I had come to terms with my demons and somehow by accepted my lot in life, found a new motive, a purpose. I began to design…

…and here I babble…

…You see reader, this all comes down to the fact I have something that you want. I have something that you would kill, lie, steal, bleed and suffer for. How do I know this, how can I be so sure? It is because reader, I have had you investigated, tailed, hunted, photographed, and exposed. I have hired countless private detectives, bounty hunters, spies, and thieves. They have watched you, lied to you. They have entered your workplace, your homes, the places that you mingle. Nothing about you is unknown to me.

This is why I am confident that you will play…

Did I forget to mention that this is a game? Yes dear reader, this is an invitation to win your dreams, as I can supply.

For now, make yourself available for the 13th of August, for on that day you will be invited to my estate to play the game of a lifetime. There you and a handful of other players will compete for the one thing that you desire most.

Here I have said too much already…

All you must do is reply back to this correspondence and inform me of your decision to play or to pass. When you have done so, I will send you a dossier with all the information that you will need, as well as travel fare, passports and other papers that you will need to attend my little party.
I hope to hear from you soon.

In anticipation, M. Rothschild

Post script: You most likely will receive this letter on the forth of July, 1933. Do not wait past the 11th of July to respond, as there are limited spaces available. If I do not receive you confirmation by 12:00 am on the 12th, you will forfeit your entry and will be barred from attendance. Also do not discuss this matter with any other person. If you do, I will know and it will result in your disqualification.