ATTOLLO
ATTOLLO GAME — An Interactive Fiction set in a post-apocalyptic universe.
written by AJENDRYKE (she/her, 21+)
AB OVO
pride of the father — fall of the son
— Organizations.
001. OVO: Established in 19 P.I, Ovo is the leading opposition to the Crowes Court throughout Attollo. Consisting of 9 Core members (a mockery of the 9 Crowes Generals), Ovo is a criminal organization known for racketeering, trafficking, arms dealerships, illegal trade, murder, and numerous other affairs. Members include W, Dreamwalker, Sysba, Sylvia Harthrow, Imogen Saint Vil, Desdemona Talize, Malachi Maimon, Sylvester Blanc, and Caim Caddell. Membership is gained via killing of a former member. 002. The Arcs: Formed by the Vakili Family in the 1950's, shortly after the rising drug crisis, The Arcs are a secondary criminal organization also strongly present on the Attollo streets. With their hold mainly centralized on The Commons and The Gutter Districts, The Arcs are known for violent riots against both The Crowes and Ovo. Charges of arson, murder, racketeering, drug dealing, and kidnapping have been laid. Currently, The Arcs are run by Gasper Vakili. Despite his laid-back demeanor, Gasper's reputation precedes him. 003. Crowes Court: The Crowes Court is the current government body ruling over Attollo. Having been established by Vincent Crowe and given control over Attollo a decade after the Rapture, the Crowes have been an unquestionable authority ever since. The organization consists of 9 Generals that preside over their own individual sections, ranging from District Control to Government Regulations. Each General is 'voted' in and given a 5 year tenure. It is rare for a turnover of General's to happen. These 9 include: Markos Crowe, Hypatia Crowe, Alexander Crowe, Suha Sobhi, Ofelia and Castor Cirillo, Rembrandt Roosa, Thais Nikolovska, and Azizi Abara.
004. The Voiceless: One of the more relatively unknown organizationns in Attollo, The Voiceless are a sect of extremely skilled 'Hit-For-Hire' individuals that can be set on anyone - for the right price. The Voiceless earn their name from their trademark stoic and silent demeanors. According to sources, when an individual joins, they go through extreme trials to demonstrate their worth, including the removal of their tongue. The Voiceless have been tied to several murders and have tense relations with other organizations. Presently, they are controlled by Cassia Vakili. 005. Court of Ash: This is not an organization as much as it is a club. Unlike the Crowes, the COA has no government authority; rather, it serves as a title of the Elite of Attollo. The COA has no criminal charges against them, although this doesn't discredit such acts from having occurred. They often do philanthropic work and are known to assist in the year-end gala hosted by Hypnos Industries. It is operated by Medea Vakili, Cassia Vakili's sister. 006. The Triumvirate: This is a group founded shortly after the Love Square Bombings. Consisting of Pariah, Deadlock, and Helios, the Triumvirate exists due to the damage caused not only by the events of 19 P.I., but also of Ovo and the Arcs. They have amicable relations with Operator and rely on information provided by Vasilisa Solovieva. The headquarters are situated beneath The Juniper Bond and the three members, when not acting as vigilantes, work part-time there. Pariah is an umbrakinetic, Helios is a pyrokinetic, and Deadlock is an advanced telepathic.
— History.
PRIDE OF THE FATHER IS THE FALL OF THE SON. Initially established in the 1630's as a New England settlement, early citizens of Attollo made their mark through fishing from the vast ocean that surrounds their island home. This saw a tremendous boom in the 1700's, when more immigrants came to Attollo in hopes of establishing a new and more comfortable life.The early 1800's, however, brought about a change. The fishing population inevitably began to wane as supply no longer could meet demand. An alternative was proposed by Isaac Carrow, who noted that the black hills that Attollo had been built on hold promise for potential coal pockets. In the 1870's, half a century after Isaac's proposal, the first industrial plant was established in Attollo, which would came to be known as Lacheln. Attollo was swift to embrace the industrial wave that its European parent countries were riding off of, pushing for more and more focus on the mines and less focus on the once promising waters.For a duration of time, this arrangement worked. Large profits were brought in through the exportation of goods from Lacheln towards mainland America and European counterparts. However, the 1929 stock market crashed, cutting off the demand for Attollo goods abruptly and bringing about severe economic consequences for the city.
In lieu of that, the introduction of prohibition prompted severe protest from numerous citizens. Many individuals had been dismissed from Lacheln in wake of the crash, and relied heavily on alternatives to cope with the loss of income and the damage to pride. The 1930's further perpetuated this unrest. Because of its proximity to shipping ports and its history as a major international shipper, Attollo became a central focus in the war between the mob and the law for alcohol running. Several shipments were received and sent from Attollo ports, and more than one incident of mob violence was noted at this time. Attollo therefore gradually began to accumulate profit again - just not in the way people expected.The 1940's and 1950's introduced yet another shift for the city's economic backing. Former Attollo coal factories were converted to munition factories for the war effort, and a time of brief prosperity was noted by the citizens. In the 1950's, The Arcs were formed as a Billy Gang, who mostly ran motorcycle shops and drug payments.1959 is when things began to shift towards the inevitable present state of Attollo. Vincent Crowe and Antonio Vargo are both born this year. These two men would come to shape Attollo in a way it never has been before. Jennifer Sween, as well, would make a wave in 1974 when she revamps Lacheln into Lacheln Inc., basing the name after the once prosperous Attollo factories.
In 1975, Lacheln Inc. bought out the old munitions factories and began expanding assets. This expansion was touted by Balthazar Martin in his 1976 mayoral campaign. In 1978, Antonio Vargo began to form Hypnos Industries while attending university alongside Vincent Crowe. This was also the time that Hierophant and Archivist arrived in Attollo.In 1980, Markos Crowe was born as his father and godfather officially entered their partnership over Hypnos Industries. Jennifer Sween makes a deal with the duo shortly after to incorporate both industries. Hypatia Crowe is born as her father brokers this deal.In 1984, Sysba arrives in Attollo for the first time as Lacheln announces its 'renewable energy plan' amidst Antonio's marriage to Nezha Vargo. At this time, Hierophant also announces their prediction of the coming Rapture, which was only taken seriously by Florence Spine, Abraxas Needle, and Sysba.In 1986, the Rapture occurs. Barriers are abruptly raised around Attollo, and individuals who can escape before they finish do so. Death totals amassed beyond 7000 from the event. The consequence of the Rapture includes the dissolving of the Sween-Crowe-Vargo partnership, and Vincent Crowe taking over Lacheln.
From 1987 to 1990 the first Skipper is established. The idea is marketed by Vincent Crowe as a means to establish contact with the outside world and to import goods that Attollo could not produce. It is assumed that Vincent paid the Skipper to lie about what he saw in the outside world. At this time, Protea is also formed in rebuttable to Lacheln's monopoly, and the first Operator resolves the Blackout that plunged a better portion of Attollo into darkness.From 1991-1995, Rutherford and Valez (those slimy lawyers) are formed. This is also the time that the Crowes Court is established with the first founding Generals. Vincent Crowe dubs himself as Governor for the city, but allows Balthazar Martin to retain a mayoral seat. He does not permit another mayoral election for a long period of time after the Rapture ceased, citing too much instability for this.1996-2000 saw a great deal of events happening. The Autumn House fire occurs, in which a portion of the original Court burns down. This is also the time that Vincent Crowe passes away and the first powered child is documented in the city. In response, Protea completes the first cybermodification for those who cannot develop powered abilities. Carcosa is also completed, with Hierophant as the first inmate due to their prophecy.In response, Archivist renovates and re-opens the Attollo Library.
From 2001-2005, the Crowes Court officially becomes the government body of Attollo, rendering the mayoral position as nothing more than a token piece. Ovo also appears to be established at this time, with Sysba becoming the first founding member alongside Elix Enaire, known publicly as W. It is implied that Sysba was the founding force behind Ovo's creation.From 2006-2010, Joona Vargo becomes the CEO of his father's company, Hypnos Industries. The young socialite quickly becomes a darling among the upper class of Attollo. In 2008, the first Atlas Killer murders are also recorded at this time.2011-2015 saw the tragic death of Gabriella De Rege with the town bombings, thus leading to the formation of the Triumvirate. The establishment of Judge's leads to Suha taking over this role, while the death of the former Operator leads to the current one stepping into position. This period of time also saw Vasilisa complete the Powered Directory, a guide to handling powered individuals, and the official establishment of Ovo as a terrorist threat to the city by the Crowes Court.From 2016-2019, Alexander Crowe is abducted by Ovo, likely in response to the establishment as a terrorist entity. The youngest member of Ovo subsequently joins at 17 (Sylvester), W resurfaces for the first time which results in the Mid-Moor Riots, and all known Ovo members are watchlisted.A few years later, MC comes to town.
— Power Levels.
CLASS R: NON-ORGANIC. Class R individuals are those who have attained their abilities via an experimental method or via a modification. Class R often pose minimal risk, but should be kept under observation. Class R are currently the C.A.P's proof of illegal powered experimentation. An example of a class R individual is The Reaper, a powered assassin hired out by organizations.
CLASS F: NON-PRIORITY. Class F are individuals that have one ability, an unnotable range, more than four limitations present, and an impressive amount of control over their ability. These individuals pose a minimal risk to the safety of the civilians, and actually comprise a bulk of Attollo's powered population. An example of this is Sylvester Blanc.
CLASS D: LOW PRIORITY. Class D individuals are those who have two abilities, a minimal range, three or more limitations, and a good control over their abilities. Class D individuals pose a slightly higher risk than Class F, in that they have less limitations and more abilities. They are not a major priority, but do warrant observation. An example of this is Cassia Vakili, sister of Gasper Vakili.
CLASS C: MEDIUM PRIORITY. Class C individuals are those who have between two and three abilities, notable range, two or more limitations, and a moderate amount of control. These individuals are often seen as posing a higher risk than their Class D counterparts, but are not as concerning as Class B. Operatives are advised to take caution and act as they see fit when dealing with Class C. An example of an active Class C is Sylvia Harthrow.
CLASS B: HIGH PRIORITY. Class B individuals are those who have approximately three powered abilities, highly notable range, approximately two limitations, and some degree of control over their abilities. Class B individuals are most often placed on the lower watch lists for the C.A.P, but are present on the watch lists nonetheless. An example of an active Class B is Gasper Vakili.
CLASS A: URGENT PRIORITY. Class A are individuals who possess more than three powered abilities, exceptional range, are noted to have less than two limitations, and are at risk of losing complete control over said abilities. These individuals are far and few, and those who fit this range are meticulously documented by the C.A.P. These individuals are always on the watch list regardless of their actions. An example of an active Class A individual is W.
CLASS NULL: EMERGENCY PRIORITY. Class Null are exceptionally rare individuals. These are those who have been deemed as either unlimitable or undefinable according to existing systems. Non-human entities are automatically recorded in this class. Individuals in the Null class have unknown control, unknown limitation, unknown range, and an unknown number of abilities. Individuals at this level are placed under constant one-on-one supervision by a member of the C.A.P. These individuals are immediately contained at indication of threat. Examples of active class Null include Archivist and Sysba.
— Districts.
Commons District
THE 9-5 GRIND. The Commons District is where a vast majority of the Attollo citizens reside. Sharing a border with some of the other major districts (Entertainment, Financial, Gutter, and Lacheln) means that it allows easy accessibility for the working class residents. Many individuals leave in the northern parts of the Commons, or North East, as it allows them to be away from the Lacheln Wastelands and the Borrasca Mine. This region plays host to many suburbs, nuclear families, and also the headquarters for the City of Attollo Police.The Juniper Bond, as well, is located in the Commons. This is where MC spends most time.
Entertainment District
LET'S GO GAMBLING. If you've ever lived in a large city, you'll know that there's always 1 street that has all of the means of entertainment on it. Nightclubs, bars, Red Light content, and so forth. For Attollo, there's an entire district dedicated to this.The Entertainment District is run by a variety of gangs, but none have as much sway as Sysba does. With La Rumeur located right in the heart of it all, Sysba takes great delight in provoking vices and prompting carnage. The Entertainment District is kept under frequent watch by Enforcers and the C.A.P. It's busy all nights, but the weekend tends to be where the most excitement occurs.
Financial District
CORPORATE CRIMINALS AND MAYBE THE OCCASIONAL WOLF. This is the heart and soul of Attollo's financial world. The money that's earned by both the legal means and the illegal means flows through here. Although Attollo may be lacking its version of a stock market, it certainly has no shortage of predatory investment firms and accountants looking to take a bite out of the cash you save.This also happens to be the area that a few lawyers are located. Rutherford and Valez, for example, have their core office in the financial district. You may know them as the ones who happen to take clients like Ovo. If you're looking for a questionable defense attorney, this may be your dynamic duo.Regardless, between the endless coffee shops, folks in suits, and screaming calls from boardrooms, this district is the one most apt to suck your soul out. So steer clear.
Green District.
FOR GREENER PASTEURS. Located the furthest away from the Lacheln Wastelands, the Green District is the farming region of Attollo. Because of its distance from Ground Zero, people have been able to raise animals and grow crops in this region ever since the Rapture occurred, thus allowing the city to continue to feed itself despite restrictions. Its location on the coast near Vele's Shores also means that the farming and the fishing industries tend to go hand in hand with each other. Essentially, if you're looking for a slice of country life between gang violence and powered crimes, the Green District may be what's right for you.This is the region where MC's on Pariah's Route can encounter the Pig Farm incident.
Gutter District.
GRAFFITI WALLS AND POTHOLE FILLED STREETS. The Gutter District is where the more common folk reside. Consisting of one-family households, apartment complexes that were built in the 80's and never revitalized, and the consequences of gentrification, this district is what one might consider your average American experience. Lonely, hollow, and for the people who actually work for a living - not just scam or rob banks.Pariah and their sister grew up in this district, as did Deadlock and Helios. This is the district that the three of them first met, and the concept of the Triumvirate began to form. Despite the desolation, it appears that there is some hope to come from it. The people in this District are reportedly tight knit and supportive. A far cry compared to those in the High Tower.
High Tower District.
BILLIONAIRE ROW AND THE HILTONS COMBINED. High Tower District is the area that the most wealthy of the city tend to flock to. With its brutalist architecture, overly manicured faux lawns, and several flamingo ornaments, High Tower is like the picture perfect post-nuclear ideal. Most of the people who have homes here make well above 100k a year, probably somehow have retirements saved, or come from blood money. Your choice.Notable residents include the Crowes, which doesn't really help with the blood money accusations, Balthazar Martin, and Joona Vargo, who owns a house but prefers to stay at his estate near Islingcier. Several of the other Crowes Generals also have a residence here, including Azizi Abara, whom MC is able to meet and speak with in-game.
Islingcier
A FOREST VAST AND ENDLESS. Islingcier sits on the edge of the High Tower district as a vast, looming shadow that can be seen beyond the idyllic walls of sandstone and brick. With endless pines that seem to rise like rows of teeth from the earth, Islingcier is a barred off area - meaning people are strongly encouraged not to enter, unless authorized or during hunting seasons.A few residents do have homes in the forest in the region of the Estates. This includes the Vargo family. Islingicer plays host to many peculiar creatures however, ranging from deer with two heads and shadow entities, and those who reside in the Estates often do not live there for longer than a few nights at a time. The exception to this is Joona, who seems heavily adept at not being affected by the oddities.
Veles Shores
A PRINCE'S HOME. Veles Shores serve as the docks of Attollo, where most of the Skipper operations take place. This means the docks are often packed with shipping containers, forgotten boats, and the occasional buoy floating out in the inky black waters. Veles Shores is located by the Lacheln Wasteland, and one can see an impressive view of the desolate factory from the docks end.Abyssal Prince currently resides close to the docks, and can be encountered by the MC at the beginning of the game. Abyssal Prince is the partner of Helios, a member of the Triumvirate. One can enjoy their banter throughout the game, depending on the route taken. Nothing but respect for a woman and her fish boy.
Lacheln Wasteland
THE EPICENTER. The place where everything went to shit, essentially. Lacheln was the factory that served as the heart of Attollo's infrastructure - up until the nuclear meltdown. Now it sits as a testament to failure for the city, and the chains that bind it away from the rest of the world. No one is certain for sure what was being tested in Lacheln. Those who might know have long since died or forgotten. All people know is that whatever was being tested caused the powered mutations they live with today.Nothing lives in Lacheln. Nothing can live in Lacheln... at least, nothing human.
Under City
THE UNDERGROUND HEART. Complete with its own versions of the Financial District, the High Tower, and the Entertainment Districts, The Under City serves as the shadowy counterpart of Attollo, built in the vast tunnels and caverns beneath the city's core. Many residents who are involved in illegal activity reside in this area, including the bulk of Ovo's operations. The Under City is an area that MC can explore if they choose to go on Operator's route, as he resides in this section as well.A separate carrd will be built for both the Under City and Carcosa Prison.
— connections.
main characters & npcs.
MC —
The central character and the individual that this story is told by. MC hails from Newfoundland and Labrador, where they lived with their sibling and their parent/s until they either inevitably moved away, or at least left home.MC is pulled into the city after receiving a message from their sibling that sets them on edge, forcing into motion a series of events that can lead to the story of Attollo beginning. MC's personality depends on the choices, but general consensus can be drawn that they aren't too keen on being in a slime-infested landscape.
THE SIBLING —
The actual reason that MC got into this mess to begin with. The sibling absconds from N&L at a young age under the promise of employment in New Hampshire. Whether MC maintained contact or not is up to your discretion. It is known, however, that at some point your sibling made contact with someone in Attollo or became involved in Attollo's affairs, thus leading to their disappearance.MC can either have a poor relationship with them or a good one, depending on choices. The sibling is very headstrong and independent and does not enjoy having their decisions doubted or questioned.
DORIAN DE REGE — [Pariah]
The leader of the Triumvirate and an umbrakinetic, before becoming Pariah, Dorian was raised by their sister Gabriella and left school at some point to help at home. Dorian grew up in the Gutter District until Gabby got a job at Hypnos Industries, allowing them to move to the Commons.In 25 P.I., Gabby was killed in the Lovers Square Bombings. Dorian subsequently formed the Triumvirate with Deadlock and Helios as a means to reduce crime in the city. taking on both the Above and the Under City. In-Game, Dorian is a strong support of MC and can either be pursued romantically or platonically. Pariah is aroace.
VASILISA SOLOVIEVA — [Vas, Lis]
Vasilisa is a detective with the C.A.P who also works independent cases in her free time. Raised by her godfather, Vasilisa lived in the Gutter District before being moved to the Commons.Vasilisa's powered abilities are not discussed in-game, but it is implied by Bellamy Bathory that they may involve emotional manipulations in some way. Vasilisa is a character that MC can enter a romantic or platonic relationship with.
SUHA SOBHI — [The Judge]
Suha Sobhi is a Judge and one of the Nine Generals for The Crowes Court. Suha's mother, Zeena Sobhi, was involved with the Crowes until her death during The Autumn House Burnings. At Zeena's passing, Suha was adopted by Hypatia Crowe to be raised alongside Alexander Crowe.Suha's powered abilities are botanokinesis (manipulation of plants). She maintains the gardens of The Crowes Court and even has her own greenhouse on the grounds. Suha is one of the individuals that MC can enter a platonic or romantic relationship with.
SYSBA — ['Ymnar]
Sysba, formerly known as 'Ymnar the Envious, is an exiled eldritch entity that has become trapped in Attollo alongside everyone else. Having first arrived in the city in 1984 under the impression that '... something exciting will happen soon...', Sysba has gone on to become both a menace and something to be feared throughout Attollo. Some would say that their temperament has only become worse since their secondary imprisonmentAs an eldritch entity, Sysba possesses various abilities that surpass those produced by the Rapture. A few abilities that have been demonstrated in-game include shapeshifting, reality manipulation, and psychic powers among other things. Sysba is one of the individuls that MC can enter a platonic or romantic relationship with.
DREAMWALKER — [The Son]
A prodigal son all but forgotten in his origins, Dreamwalker has become an iconography of the darkest corners of Attollo. Serving as the voice and eyes of Ovo, Dreamwalker's words are taken as the only law the Under City follows. Though his motives are scarcely known beyond a handful of those he trusts, it is apparent that what he may be planning is a swan song of rapturous proportions.MC can enter a romantic or platonic relationship with him.
OPERATOR — [The Eyes]
A faceless, formless voice that carries through the speakers merged in the walls, the Operator always has been the eyes on the sky - and everywhere else. Standing as the only neutral party in the city, he is not sworn to anyone. He has always believed in the impartial judgement of preserving the most lives, even if that means CI destruction. Operator may or may not have a technologically based powered ability.Operator is one of the characters that MC can enter a romantic or platonic relationship with.
W — [Core Antagonist?]
The shadowy founder of Ovo and the individual who may or may not have been involved with your siblings abduction. W is somewhat of a horror story to many individuals in the city, with even his appearance being warped to extreme proportions. Once known as Elix Enaire, it is believed he worked for the Crowes until something went amiss. Perhaps he learned something that changed his mind, or perhaps he's always been rotten inside. It's up to MC to find out the truth behind that.