Changeling/Theme/Neighboring Freeholds/Red Rose
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
History: The oldest western-style Freehold in the region other than Shackamaxon, Red Rose's roots date all the way back to the late 1600s. A Freehold of scholars and historians, they claim to own the region's most expansive library. While once the jewel of the region, over the past century their power and prestige waned. Most Lost migrate to larger cities rather than stay in Lancaster, so their numbers dwindle. Most remaining members are either bitter, insular, and believe themselves entitled to far greater, or locals who simply love living in the country. Red Rose's bitter members see the other Freeholds as ungrateful and spoiled. After all, Red Rose protected and fostered them during their fledgling days. (They don't like being reminded that Shackamaxon is older than them.) Red Rose is especially hostile towards Shackamaxon and History’s Cradle, especially the latter.
Crowns:
- Spring: Heidi Hamilton (they/them, Darkling Mirrorskin) - Heidi is obsessed with history. They get a kick out of Mirrorskinning to resemble various historical figures, from the founding fathers to 70s pop stars. They love collecting all manner of historical objects and leap from obsession to obsession on a weekly basis. They run a small local theatre company dedicated to historical plays and reenactments. History should be fun and interactive as well as educational!
- Summer: Mateo Alvarez (he/him, Beast Playmate) - In a Freehold of scholars, it's no surprise that Mateo isn't the most aggressive of Summer monarchs. He'd rather fight with words and has honed his abilities over the years he's been Crown & Regent. He cuts people down without ever lifting his claws or baring his teeth. He’d much rather bring people together, when possible, than cut them down. Maybe you can write a poem about your feelings?
- Autumn: Eleanor Whitaker (she/her, Fairest Notary) - Eleanor personifies every nightmare principal or school teacher still haunting the minds of adults. Intimidating, strict, and dangerously intelligent, she’s the Dean of Franklin and Marshall College and expects only the best from her students. She oversees the care of Red Rose's prized library, rumored to be full of strange artifacts and rare tomes.
- Winter: Captcha (he/him, Wizened Bright One) - Captcha tries. Boy does he try. He always comes off kind of awkward, frequently stumbling over himself. Or maybe the flustered nerd act just hides his competence and intelligence: he did become Winter Monarch, after all. He’s trying to bring the Freehold into modern times, backing up their libraries and records into digital files. Captcha uses his skills as a hacker and researcher to try to keep the Freehold one step ahead in the information game.
Other Known Members:
- Cassie Rohrer (she/her, ?? ??): A member of Blue Rock Fire Rescue in Millersville, Cassie is tall and slender.