The Refuge

At first, Mr. Twist's efforts were dramatic, but limited in scope. He could rescue countless innocents with his powers, but soon realized many he helped had nowhere to go. This changed when he discovered the Refuge. Originally a derelict alien spacecraft deep in the Sambisa Forest, the wilderness around the Refuge is ironically home to many of the extremist groups Mr. Twist works against. Though the ship long since lost its ability to fly, its engines still function enough to power its other essential systems, including its cloaking device and security systems. He began bringing those he rescued to the ship, which was quickly dubbed the Refuge. Now close to a thousand people live there. The population is largely young, though some older refugees serve as teachers and caretakers. As various warlords, criminals, and villains across Africa often attempt to abduct and recruit young superhumans for their own purposes, the Refuge also has a significant population of superhumans, nearly ten percent of all its inhabitants. Most of these superhumans are young and some have minor or underdeveloped abilities, but others are more capable and powerful. A handful of the super-powered youngsters have begun to work with Mr. Twist on his missions to save others, and their various superhuman abilities have added to the safety, secrecy, and self-sufficiency of the Refuge.
Given the nature of Mr. Twist’s powers and the Refuge’s cloaking field, even most of those who live there cannot locate it unaided. This adds to security, though with the Refuge taking on more and more inhabitants, it will soon become necessary to expand living space, increase supplies, or find new homes for at least some of its inhabitants. Despite increasingly cramped conditions, all but the most temporary of visitors remain in the Refuge. The ship’s impressive technology and the abilities and skills of some of its more extraordinary residents make the Refuge a very pleasant place to live. Unless their home is discovered by their enemies or the original owner of the ship one day returns for it, it’s unlikely the Refuge is going anywhere.