018 Missing Children
General Summary
The first session opened with a poignant meeting between the crew and Tomás Estrada, a desperate father seeking help to find his son, Luis. Tomás, visibly weary and distressed, recounted the painful events leading up to his son’s disappearance. Working two jobs to make ends meet after his wife’s death, Tomás explained how Child Protective Services (CPS) had removed Luis from his care, citing neglect due to his work schedule. Tomás shared his frustration and heartbreak, insisting he’d never neglected his son and that taking Luis from him felt like a punishment for his financial struggles. CPS had placed Luis in Dunlow House, but within days, he had gone missing. After seeing recent reports of other missing children, Tomás had turned to his father’s old friend, Salty Brennan, who connected him with the Adventurer’s Guild as a last hope. The crew promised to investigate, igniting a glimmer of hope in Tomás’s eyes.
Determined to verify Tomás’s story and learn more about the CPS intervention, the crew’s first stop was Tomás’s modest apartment building. Kei canvassed the building, speaking to neighbors and local residents, and found them sympathetic to Tomás’s situation. Many shared their sorrow and frustration at CPS’s actions, asserting that Tomás had always done his best for Luis. No one had seen any signs of neglect, and neighbors vouched for Tomás’s dedication to his son, painting a picture of a caring father brought down by tragic circumstances.
Meanwhile, the rest of the crew focused on uncovering any magical traces or clues that might hint at something supernatural behind Luis’s disappearance. Despite their efforts, they found no signs of mystical interference in or around the apartment. Undeterred, Phoebe decided to take a precautionary measure. She set up a spectral camera in the alley where witnesses had reportedly heard a mysterious lullaby. Though no immediate evidence surfaced, the crew left the camera in place, hoping it might capture any unusual activity after dark.
With little evidence to work from, the team moved on to their next lead: Dunlow House, the orphanage where CPS had sent Luis. As they approached the orphanage, the atmosphere grew heavy and ominous, with shadows lengthening under the fading evening light. Upon entering, the crew was greeted by an unexpected sight—several children, quiet and curious, gathering around them, as if drawn to their presence. The session closed with this unsettling scene as the children watched the crew intently, their expressions unreadable.
The stage is set for the crew to delve deeper into Dunlow House and uncover the dark secrets it may hold.
Kei Sakamoto
Phoebe Martino
Artemis Foxx
Rosabelle
Report Date
28 Oct 2024
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