Reverend Jonathan Hanscome was a Wraith who lived in the 19th century United States.
Biography[]
At first, Hanscome wanted nothing more than the serve God. After a mob lynched his father, an innocent man wrongly accused, he lost faith. Hanscome could not reconcile the loss of his father, his only living relative, with the existence of God. In this vacuum, Sower-of-Fear planted a seed of evil that blossomed to consume the town. The Bane snuck into Hanscome's empty soul and used the reverend as a puppet.
When the powderkeg of Paradise finally exploded, Sower-of-Fear released its pawn and restored his memory. The reverend, appalled at what he had created, hung himself. Unfortunately for Hanscome, death did not end his tortured existence, it only made it worse. Bereft of his faith, immersed in guilt over his actions under the control of Sower-of-Fear, the reverend entered the Shadowlands as a Spectre.
Now a powerful agent of Oblivion, Reverend Hamscome continues to mislead the people of Paradise into believing that Sower-of-Fear is really their salvation. Every Sunday, in mockery of his previous faith, he holds mass for the great Bane wherein one of the Restless townspeople is sacrificed to the creature.
Profile[]
- Image: Hanscome towers over most men, yet his wiry frame makes him a wisp of a man. Once, a happy glow warmed his face from his mouth to his eyes, but now that glow is a jealous green aura that surrounds his entire body. He mouth is usually a tight snarl, nearly spitting out his words. Hanscome still wears his reverend's suit, although it is now covered in mucus and blood. His head hangs limply against his shoulder from a broken neck. Only his eyes betray the keen intellect behind his deranged visage.
- Roleplaying Hints: You are completely and insidiously insane. Any semblance of control is maintained strictly as a front for the Restless you control and any strangers you might come across. This town and everyone in it belongs to you. The people are your flock and you are the shepherd. Now it is time to lead the lambs to the slaughter....
- Destiny: Reverend Hanscome (assuming the players' characters don't bring about his end) continues his reign of terror until 1898, when a railroad spur line's construction results in the demolition of the Paradise Assembly Church. In the aftermath, Hanscome ends up in Stygia, and answers for his crimes of heresy by being made into a barghest.
- Nature: Architect
- Demeanor: Deviant; at times Caregiver
- Caste: Doppelganger
- Physical: Strength 2, Dexterity 2, Stamina 3
- Social: Charisma 4, Manipulation 5, Appearance 2
- Mental: Perception 3, Intelligence 4, Wits 3
- Talents: Awareness 2, Empathy 3, Expression 2, Intimidation 4, Subterfuge 4
- Skills: Etiquette 2, Leadership 3, Performance 3,
- Knowledges: Bureaucracy 1, Investigation 2, Occult 1
- Backgrounds: Allies 5, Haunt 4, Status 3
- Dark Passions: Avenge father's death (Vengeance) 3, Destroy Restless (Hate) 3, Serve Sower-of-Fear (Fear) 3
- Arcanoi: Hive-Mind 2, Keening 3, Outrage 3, Pandemonium 2, Shroud-Rending 4
- Fetters: Church 3, Journal 4
- Willpower: 7
- Pathos: 8
- Permanent Corpus: 10
- Psyche: Saint
- Composure: 3
- Fronds: Memories of Life, Guilt, Penance
- Passions: Reaffirm faith (Hope) 3, Renew Love for God (Love) 2
References[]
- WTWW: Ghost Towns, p. 71-72