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Westwood College:
A Chronicle of Shadows
Overview:
Westwood College, nestled in a fog-shrouded valley in New Nigeria, is an elite institution founded in 1863, renowned for nurturing students with extraordinary intellectual and supernatural abilities. Marketed as a haven for prodigies, it hides a sinister secret: a devilish curse woven into its foundation by the Order of the Spiral, a secretive society of scholars and alumni. As of August 28, 2025, the college is a battleground where students like Lila Voss fight to unravel its mysteries, while the curse claims lives in a relentless cycle.
History:
Founding (1863): Established by Elias Mordant and the Order of the Spiral on an ancient ritual site, Westwood was designed to harness the talents of the gifted. The central library was built over a hidden vault, later revealed as the temple’s heart, marked by the Blood Spiral symbol.
Early Curse (Late 19th Century): Unexplained deaths of prodigious students attributed to accidents or illness began, each marked with a spiral. The Order suppressed investigations, claiming it was the price of greatness.
Resistance and Suppression (1960s): The Watchers, a student group, attempted to expose the curse but vanished, their names etched in a hidden ledger. The Order’s influence grew, infiltrating faculty and alumni networks.
Modern Era (2000s–2025): Deaths resumed in a 19-year cycle, with Daniel Voss’s disappearance in 2006 and recent losses like Elliot Crane and Cassia Lin in 2025. The current student body, led by Lila, is on the brink of uncovering the truth as the cycle peaks.
Campus Layout:
Central Quad: A cobblestone courtyard with a spiral-shaped fountain, surrounded by gothic buildings. It’s a public space where students gather, unaware of the temple beneath.
Astronomy Tower: A northern spire where Elliot Crane fell, its ledge etched with the Blood Spiral.
Linguistics Lab: An eastern wing, site of Cassia Lin’s death, with spiral markings on glass artifacts.
Library: The largest structure, housing the restricted section and a false bookshelf hiding The Ledger of the Cycle. A basement stairwell leads to the temple.
Dormitories: Western edge, including Lila’s room, marked by a threatening “Stop” scrawl.
Temple: A subterranean cavern beneath the library, featuring the Blood Spiral altar and the Blood Rune, which suppresses abilities.
The Curse and the Cycle:
The curse, dubbed “The Cycle,” is a ritualistic pact binding Westwood’s foundation to an unknown entity or power. The Order sacrifices the most talented students every 19 years, their deaths fueling the temple’s energy. The Blood Rune, a vampiric seal, drains supernatural abilities within the temple, explained in ancient texts as a means to “bind the gifted to the spiral.” Recent events Lila’s discovery of the vault and the rune’s disruption—suggest the Cycle is awakening, with heightened activity noted as of August 2025.
Faculty and Order Influence:
Professor Helena Voss: Lila’s aunt and a literature professor, she’s a conflicted Order member, her spiral pendant a symbol of her dual allegiance. Her summons by the Grand Master on August 24, 2025, underscores the Order’s pressure to stop Lila.
Father Elias Crowe: A new priest praying for the dead, unaware his rituals align with the Order’s subliminal control. His presence since August 2025 adds a layer of deception.
Grand Master (My Lord): The shadowy leader, his sanctum beneath the college hints at a supernatural core to the Order, threatening Helena with dire consequences.
Student Body and Abilities:
Westwood attracts students with unique talents, many of whom are now resisting the curse:
Lila Voss: Pattern recognition savant, driven by her brother Daniel’s 2006 disappearance.
Ravi Patel: Engineering genius, builds gadgets to counter the temple’s tech-draining effect.
Mira Kwon: Psychology prodigy, reads micro-expressions to navigate Order deception.
Theo Finch: Photographic memory, holds secrets of past deaths.
Chamber Green: Time-reverser and duplicator, brings humor to the fight.
Park Allen: Memory manipulator, adds strategic confusion.
Tyler Switch: Distant-hearer, provides early warnings of Order moves.
Black Diamond: 23, bully with freezing ability, seeks dominance.
Sharon Cleave: 18, blood drainer, shy due to a family fire loss, key to breaking the rune.
Legacy and Mystery:
Westwood College is a paradox— a beacon of brilliance shadowed by death. The Order’s control, the temple’s power, and the students’ resistance create a volatile present. As of 03:50 AM WAT, the question lingers: Will Lila unravel the curse before the Cycle claims her, or will the Grand Master’s wrath seal Westwood’s dark fate?
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