The Marionette

While the majority of the residents are modest, the village does claim one noble family—the Falinescu family having made Orașnou their home many years ago. Lucian Falinescu inherited his fortune, but his family nevertheless prospered through his mechanical inventions: devices, instruments, and toys operated by springs and cogs. His wife, Glovia—gifted with a talent for healing—helped the locals for many years using her knowledge of healing ways and tools crafted by her husband. The Falinescus had a single daughter named Isabella who unfortunately contracted a deadly disease and, despite Glovia’s best efforts, died just shy of ten years ago at the age of nine. The couple did not take Isabella's death well and both fell into a very dark state of depression. Lucian has since made rare appearances, but hasn't been seen since last winter. Glovia disappeared for so long that it was rumored she had killed herself. Recently, however, she has emerged and has once again begun helping at the village’s small hospice. She sleeps there more often than not, but occasionally returns to their home for long periods. Many rumors surround Falinescu manor, a very sizable estate to the south of the village. Before Isabella's death, it was an honor to be invited to one of their many social events. Their servant staff once provided much needed income for the village, but now all of the servants have been relieved of their positions or have simply not been heard from.

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