WHO'S STRANDED IN MAGPIE LANDING?
NAME || Chip Lee
BASIC INFORMATION: A federal agent that has been lingering around the fest grounds on a seemingly official basis since the beginning of the fest.
AFTER THE STORM: Since the storm has caused the road to close and the disappearance of over a dozen fest attendees, Chip has taken something of an role of authority along with the rangers and Matt.
MAGPIE LANDING LOCALS
NAME || Erin Daluthe
BASIC INFORMATION: Owner of the Magpie Landing General Store and Information Center. She has grown up in Magpie Landing and is very informed on the area’s history.
AFTER THE STORM: Following the storm, Erin appeared at the lodge looking quite upset as she collected her daughter Amber. She confronted Matt on why he allowed Amber to attend the fest and after a private conversation she was informed of Annabelle Bastian’s state. She visited Annabelle’s bedside and seemed quite upset in a distinctly different way from everyone else. She would leave shortly after with her daughter, both returning to the General Store. Erin has promised to assist the lodge with supplies while everyone waits out the road clearing.
She has since not returned to the lodge.
NAME || Amber Daluthe
BASIC INFORMATION: Daughter of Erin Daluthe and part time counter worker at the Magpie Landing General Store. Amber is very interested in Freak Fest and the occult; she has even published stories in local supernatural publications. She was seen around fest grounds assisting Annabelle Bastien, though she had no badge of her own.
AFTER THE STORM: Following the storm, Amber seemed quite upset while around the fireplace at the lodge. Clearly (like many), she was shaken by the events of the séance. Her mother would come to pick her up the next day and escort her back home. Before Erin could collect her however Erin was taken aside by Matt. In the meantime Amber convinced a small number of others to come with her upstairs. Not everyone is sure exactly what happened but before Amber left with Her mother she and the group she had gathered had managed to sneak out onto a closed balcony. Tart Hart managed to fall from the balcony onto the porch roof. No one but the rain soaked group is sure of exactly what they were up to.
She has since gone back to the General Store and has not returned.
NAME || Rodney Daluthe
BASIC INFORMATION: Son of Erin Daluthe, he works part time at the General Store and seems to be very passionate about the Magpie Landing area. He appears notably less enthusiastic about the fest being here and all fest-goers.
AFTER THE STORM: He continues to work the counter at the General Store.
LOCAL RANGERS
NAME || Christmas Niles
BASIC INFORMATION: One of the four rangers tasked with making sure Freak Fest doesn’t burn itself (or the rest of the forest) to the ground. He has a Texan accent and a scar over his left eye, but otherwise seems to be rather bland and inoffensive in demeanor.
AFTER THE STORM: Niles is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. He seems to be something of a peacekeeper between the various parties at the lodge.
NAME || Hunter
BASIC INFORMATION: One of the four rangers tasked with making sure Freak Fest doesn’t burn itself (or the rest of the forest) to the ground. He’s known to be somewhat mischievous and a jokester, as he played a prank on the festival attendees while they were telling ghost stories.
AFTER THE STORM: Hunter is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. After part of the search party disappeared he went out looking for them, but came back the following morning empty-handed. Several fest-goers would eavesdrop on the conversation Hunter had with the other de-facto authority figures of the lodge upon his return. After this his demeanor seems to have hardened towards the others at the lodge.
NAME || Keith
BASIC INFORMATION: One of the four rangers tasked with making sure Freak Fest doesn’t burn itself (or the rest of the forest) to the ground. Little is known about him aside from the fact that he’s large and has long red hair.
AFTER THE STORM: Keith’s whereabouts are unknown. He seems to have disappeared along with the section of the search party he was leading.
NAME || Richard
BASIC INFORMATION: One of the four rangers tasked with making sure Freak Fest doesn’t burn itself (or the rest of the forest) to the ground. He seems to be fairly stoic and level-headed, but otherwise not notable.
AFTER THE STORM: Richard is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. Due to his position of authority and often-blunt demeanor, especially when provoked, he’s earned quite a bit of hatred from some of the festival attendees.
PANELISTS
NAME || Annabelle Bastien
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “What Lies Beyond" and ran a fortune teller/spiritualism booth at the fest. Those who attended the panel said it was a compelling display, though a few skeptics remained in the audience. She also runs the psychic shop at the Magpie Landing General Store and a smaller office in Antioch. She claims to be a gifted occultist and psychic.
AFTER THE STORM: Annabelle was seen with her cohort Donna leading a group of festers into the Devil’s Lodge attic for an “séance” to contact the missing group that authorities believed to have wandered into the woods. Whatever exactly happened during this séance remains unclear, but what was undeniable was the severe condition Annabelle was left in after the fact.
Currently, she is in critical condition while under the care of the onsite medical staff until the road clears and she can be given proper medical attention.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
What Lies Beyond
NAME || Dr. Argon Rayleigh
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Technologies of the Universe” where he spoke about various extraterrestrial civilizations and how they link to earth stories of aliens and alien abductions. Dr. Rayleigh is a towering 6’9” figure with a broad physique hidden under layers of dark suit and cloak. He has a perpetually neutral expression and monotone voice, perhaps caused by the scarring across the left half of his face. Most people would describe him as polite, but exceedingly blunt and socially unaware.
AFTER THE STORM: Dr. Rayleigh is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. After the blackout rumors about his involvement began to circulate...
PANELS
SUNDAY || DAY 03
Technologies of the Universe
NAME || Dr. Aurthur Caligari
BASIC INFORMATION: The titular speaker at the “Dr. Aurthur Caligari” panel, Dr. Caligari is featured as one of the “influential speakers” at the fest. He also presented the panel “Parapsychology and Accessing the Inner World” and was invited to the panels “Truth Seekers in Academia” and “Silence and the Media.” He is a leading parapsychologist and editor of a major journal on the subject. He is known for his humoring of extremely controversial theories and philosophies in his trade, yet being unable to be dismissed by his peers.
AFTER THE STORM: Dr. Caligari is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Dr. Aurthur Caligari
SUNDAY || DAY 03
Parapsychology and Accessing the Inner World
MONDAY || DAY 04
Silence and the Media
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Truth Seekers in Academia
NAME || Barbara Liu
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at the “Abduction Survivors Speak” panel as an “abduction survivor.” She claims to have been abducted by beings beyond human understanding that have permanently altered the way she sees the world. She is a fairly successful artist and speaks openly about her experience in every aspect of her life. She was quite open and approachable during the panel.
AFTER THE STORM: Barbara is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. After the search party leaves she seems noticeably shaken shying away from interaction with others.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Abduction Survivors Speak
NAME || Chaz Horgan
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at the “Abduction Survivors Speak” and “The Greys Friend? Or Foe?” as an “abduction survivor.” He claims that he was abducted by the “Greys” while camping with friends.
AFTER THE STORM: Chaz is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Abduction Survivors Speak
SATURDAY || DAY 02
The Greys Friend? or Foe?
NAME || Donna Collins
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “What Lies Beyond” as a co-speaker with Annabelle. She claims to be a psychic of some kind and seems to earnestly believe in the power of spirits, tarot, and mother nature. Her overall demeanor is that of a well-intentioned old art teacher with just a few more eccentricities than is comfortable.
AFTER THE STORM: Donna is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. Since what has happened to her dear friend Annabelle Donna seems very distressed and spends most of her time in bed or at her friend’s side.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
What Lies Beyond
NAME || Elijah Elam
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Exorcism and Possession" as the lead speaker. Father Elijah is a priest that seeks to bring awareness of demons and dark forces to the everyday man. He talks about accessible exorcism methods and how to defend yourself in a world full of forces out to do you harm.
AFTER THE STORM: Father Elijah is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge though he and his assistant had been scarcely spotted amongst others since the landslide.
PANELS
MONDAY || DAY 04
Exorcism and Possession
NAME || Grace Pham
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “"Hoax" Stories and Institutional Disinformation” “Silence and the Media,” as the lead speaker as well as “Government Cover Ups.” Grace is a talented and dedicated journalist who tackles a variety of topics and speaks with authority in all her panels. She has first hand experience facing governmental walls.
AFTER THE STORM: Grace is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SATURDAY || DAY 02
"Hoax" Stories and Institutional Disinformation
MONDAY || DAY 04
Silence and the Media
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Government Coverups
NAME || Jacob Gonzalez
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Mothman Experiences and Explanations” and “Seeking Proof,” Jacob is a zealous Freak Fester, and claims to have had a couple different experiences. He seems to truly believe this but, while they seem to humor him, other speakers seem a little skeptical of his experiences…
AFTER THE STORM: Jacob is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SUNDAY || DAY 03
Mothman Experiences and Explanations
WEDNESDAY || DAY 06
Seeking Proof
NAME || Jannet Gray
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics” alongside her husband Logan Gray.
AFTER THE STORM: Jannet is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. Following the storm she seems particularly stressed and uncomfortabel in the lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics
NAME || Logan Gray
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics” alongside his wife Jannet Gray.
AFTER THE STORM: Loganis stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics
NAME || Jarette Smith
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Historic Migration of the Sasquatch” as the only speaker, and “Seeking Proof.” Jarette is a specialist and historian who tracks both the myths and the practical evidence of the “Sasquatch” through history, he compares the differences and similarities of myths and folklore centering on creatures like the Yeti, Sasquatch, Bigfoot, etc. His panel was more of a lecture of his particular expertise. He is a respectable scholar who has dedicated his life to this niche study. He is a personal believer but leaves room for healthy skepticism.
AFTER THE STORM: Jarette is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SATURDAY || DAY 02
Historic Migration of the Sasquatch
WEDNESDAY || DAY 06
Seeking Proof
NAME || (Dr.) Jericho Batthis
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Jericho Batthis" as the only speaker, as well as both “Overview of the North American Cryptid” and “Mothman Experiences and Explanations” as the lead speaker, and “Seeking Proof” as one of various speakers. Dr. Batthis is a specialist who is a passionate speaker on cryptids and their existence. He has many theories on why they are here among us, and how we might connect with them.
AFTER THE STORM: Dr. Batthis is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge. He seems to have kept mostly to himself in his private room.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Overview of the North American Cryptid
SATURDAY || DAY 02
Dr. Jericho Batthis
SUNDAY || DAY 03
Mothman Experiences and Explanations
WEDNESDAY || DAY 06
Seeking Proof
NAME || John Carter
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Aliens Among Us”, and “Government Cover Ups.” as the lead speaker and “"Hoax" Stories and Institutional Disinformation,” as a guest. A former CIA agent using an alias, John speaks with authority on government cover ups - his biggest goal is to get the truth to the people!! He wants to increase awareness among the general people about what their government is really up to.
AFTER THE STORM: Grace is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SATURDAY || DAY 02
"Hoax" Stories and Institutional Disinformation
MONDAY || DAY 04
Aliens Among Us
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Government Coverups
NAME || (Prof.) Jordan King
BASIC INFORMATION: Professor Jordan King was invited to the fest due to some explorative papers discussing the possibility of interdimensional travel and how in theory this might apply to the possibility of time travel. Due to this he was invited to the panel “Truth Seeker’s in Academia” it was very clear he had no idea what the fest was before he arrived and has not looked comfortable for a single second. He gives the air of one to polite to exit a conversation despite an internal panic attack.
AFTER THE STORM: Professor King is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Truth Seekers in Academia
NAME || Kendra Fish
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at the “Abduction Survivors Speak” panel as an “abduction survivor.” She was deeply and profoundly affected by her experience and as stated seemed to wanted to tell her story for the benefit of others as well as for herself.
AFTER THE STORM: Kendra is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Abduction Survivors Speak
NAME || Mattew Keel
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “The Greys Friend? Or Foe?” as the lead speaker, “Aliens Among Us,” and “Government Cover Ups.” A big alien believer who is knowledgeable of government cover ups of alien activity. He at times can come off more as arrogant than as informed.
AFTER THE STORM: Mattew is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SATURDAY || DAY 02
The Greys Friend? or Foe?
MONDAY || DAY 04
Aliens Among Us
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Government Coverups
NAME || Mary Humbolt
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Mothman Experiences and Explanations” and “Seeking Proof.” She claims to have encountered Mothman, and because of that life changing experience has dedicated her life to seeking out the paranormal.
AFTER THE STORM: Mattew is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
SUNDAY || DAY 03
Mothman Experiences and Explanations
WEDNESDAY || DAY 06
Seeking Proof
NAME || (Prof.) Natalie Kepler
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at the “Truth Seekers in Academia” panel. Professor Nataliel is a respected scholar in their field and was invited to speak for her astronomical knowledge that has not interfered with her open acknowledgement of the possibility of alien life, though like Mr. King, Professor Kepler gives the impression she wasn’t familiar with the event before attending.
AFTER THE STORM: Professor Natalie is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
TUESDAY || DAY 05
Truth Seekers in Academia
NAME || Peter Honnet
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Cryptids of Vermont” as the only speaker though he lamented that he had intended to have a speaking partner originally. He also spoke at “Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics.” He is a local from another Vermont city that was invited to speak on local state cryptids. He is the editor and one of the main writers of “Unreal Vermont,” a small tabloid.
AFTER THE STORM: Peter is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.
PANELS
FRIDAY || DAY 01
Navigating the Truth in a World of Skeptics
MONDAY || DAY 04
Cryptids of Vermont
NAME || Sandra O'Riley
BASIC INFORMATION: Spoke at “Aliens Among Us” as the lead speaker and “Government Cover Ups.” Sandra is a former scientist at various government institutions, there is speculation that she was maybe even a federal agent. She claims that there are aliens we encounter every day masquerading as tourists right under our noses, though they are not of extraterrestrial origin, but chrononauts from another time. She cites stories of her time working directly with them when in the service.
AFTER THE STORM: Sandra is stuck like various others at the Devil’s River Lodge.