House of Keys/Hooks

Mortal

• Campus Rp
  • Secret Society: What goes behind closed doors - generally stays there. News clippings and university records from 1927 report that a "Key Society" finished constructing the building that year but no mention was made as to who the society was nor its purpose. The fascia stones were reportedly imported from Egypt with the foundation blocks brought in from Cambridge. Local builders and architects made quite a noise about its construction for they were not offered the chance to put a bid in for the project nor know any of those who completed it.

Rumors

• The Key House has three wondrous keys within it that gave the OTC its power and influence within campus and beyond.
• The OTC is a cult worshiping some Egyptian god - rumors have circulated wildly of a large statue within the center of the building with an altar for sacrifices.
  • Some have speculated that the glass dome over the center can be mechanically opened to let in the light of the full moon - necessary for their secret rituals.
• The OTC recently lost many of its members to forces unknown.
  • No cops were called, no statement issued by the campus but SOMETHING happened during the last full moon and now the number of suspected Key Holders on campus has dropped to only a handful.
• OTC members are given a key necklace to be worn on their person at all times; it's how they can get into the building and past their security.

Supernatural

Mage

• Traditions Hall: It's a holding and outpost of the Traditional magi within the city. Not as open as some nor restricted as others, it's a safe space for meeting, teaching and temporary housing for those in need.
• Cabal Incubation: One of the main purposes of the Chapter House is to assist in the creation of Cabals; groups of Magi and Sorcerers that work together for common purpose.

Sorcerer

• Teaching Chantry: The purpose of the group is to help educate its members in various lores, mystical arts and the necessary skills required in life.
• Hangout: Someplace that's safe to discuss matters that most people wouldn't understand, condone or be able to contribute to the topic.

Others

• Changeling: Hiding from the Banality-filled world? Need a dose of Harry Potter to get ya through the next few days? Let's talk.
• Ghoul: On the run from your master? Willing to do dishes? Something can be worked out.
• Shifter: Not feeling the vibe of your tribe? Wanting a change and think you could call a bunch of reality-benders your new fam? It's not impossible.

Influences

This is just a list of the fictional themes present in the group:

• Being Human: A werewolf, a vampire and a ghost share a flat. What could possibly go wrong with this?
• Stargate Atlantis: You arrive in a mystical stronghold only to find that the batteries are almost dead. There's plenty of opportunity to explore this ancient space but be careful that you don't wake something up.
• The Magicians: The various groups on the campus could easily be seen as Traditions or cabals.

Mysteries

The current mysteries of the Chapter House include (Updated 1/11/2020)

1. The Lost Cult: The whole of the OTC cult vanished and the only clue is known to Marshall.
2. The Empty Prison: Who's to say what may have been locked up within the Gaol?
3. Failing ZPM: The defenses are down, the enchantments have wavered. The last bit of energy within the Node hangs on by a thread. Teagan, Lilian and Jasmine tried but there's a trick to everything.
4. Origins: Before the node went quiet once more, Cody was able to use some of its powers to get a sense of where it's been and where it might end.
5. Was that a Growl?: During the exploration, a low, soft rumbling noise was heard as certain things happened. Was it a warning or a threat?