Somewhere on the map of Pennsylvania, USA, nestled amid the majestic Pocono Mountains, lies the City of Ashmore.

Ashmore started as a busy logging camp in the 1800s and later grew into a thriving quarry town. However, these industries changed the landscape and made it hard for Ashmore to compete with the booming tourism industry in the Poconos during the 1920s and 1930s. By the time tourism really took off after World War II and lasted until the 1990s, Ashmore was overshadowed by larger resorts.

In the 1960s, a lone biker named Frick Grey came to town with enough money to buy up the land around Ashmore, including the quarry. He shut down the mining and logging operations and established a Wolf Sanctuary. He also worked hard to restore the forests and the lake.

Today, Ashmore celebrates its natural beauty with a state park and a renowned wolf sanctuary in the surrounding woods and mountains. The town offers a peaceful escape with a hint of wild heritage. Visitors can enjoy a pristine lake perfect for swimming, boating, and fishing. The area boasts extensive hiking trails that wind through lush forests and scenic vistas. For those looking to immerse themselves in nature, there are numerous camping spots that provide a serene retreat under the stars. Ashmore is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, blending tranquility with a touch of untamed wilderness.

Location:  NE Pennsylvania, Luzerne County Ashmore is loosely modeled around the Lake Harmony PA area.

Population: Under 10,000, with occasional increases for events and seasons.

Driving distance to New York City: About 2.5 hours, depending on traffic and weather.

Driving distance to Philadelphia: About 2 hours, depending on traffic and weather.

Average temperatures: 16-30°F in winter, and 60-80°F in summer.

Players are welcome to claim to be a “local”, and grow up in Ashmore, or even be multi-generational “local”.  Please do not introduce “history” into Ashmore without approval.

Like any other book or movie, the Unnatural Universe exists within specific established parameters, and we ask our players to not alter, or introduce new entities into the Unnatural Universe without prior approval.  

• Supernaturals have existed since the beginning of time all over the world, not just in Ashmore.  The same types of supernatural incidents occurring in Ashmore happen globally, even more frequently in densely populated areas.  

• While some Supernaturals, like Vampires and Incarnates, might prefer densely populated cities where 'food' is readily available, others prefer more rural settings that help maintain their connection with Nature.  Regardless of their location, Supernatural beings blend into human society everywhere, maintaining the secrecy of their existence, and taking whatever steps are necessary to protect that.

• Folklore, myths, and paranormal pop culture exist in the Unnatural Universe just like in real life.  Characters can know about Dracula, Buffy, and other fictional references, and while some may know the truth, some may believe but not know for sure. Still, the majority of the population of the world doesn't believe these things are real. Supernaturals work to keep it that way.

• The only Supernaturals in the Unnatural Universe are Vampires, Werewolves, Phral, Waterborn, Shifters, and Incarnates. Characters can believe in anything they want, but only these Supernaturals exist.  There are no Fae, cryptids, ghosts, spirits, gods, angels, demons, zombies, etc.

•  The Veil is not a physical item, but a figurative term used to describe the hidden barrier that separates the supernatural world from the human world, concealing the existence of Vampires, Werewolves, Phral, Waterborn, Incarnates, and Shifters from ordinary human awareness. Revealing the existence of Supernaturals or outing someone, "breaking" The Veil, can have severe consequences, including death. Keep this in mind during roleplay.

• Silver is rare and valuable in this Universe.  Since the first Supernatural found out its effects on their kind thousands of years ago Supernaturals have actively worked at keeping it out of the hands of humans and their enemies.  See the Rules page for more information on this.

• The Full Moon affects everyone.  Supernaturals with shifting abilities shift, Vampires Bloodlust, Phral perform their most potent spells on the Full Moon.  The Full Moon is observed for an entire weekend in Unnatural to give all players a chance to participate, but players do not need to observe the entire weekend.

• Horizon is a well-known health insurer in the Eastern U.S., supporting communities and First Responders. In Ashmore, they renovated the local hospital and funded the new police headquarters. However, Horizon has a hidden side: they secretly manage supernatural issues. They clean up supernatural crime scenes, monitor supernatural activity, and control the reporting of these events to protect the veil between the supernatural and human worlds. Horizon keeps a close watch on social media, spinning or altering stories about supernatural sightings, such as turning Werewolf sightings into Bigfoot or Chupacabras (Vampires!), and Mothman (Incarnate!). While humans see Horizon as a helpful organization, Supernaturals may suspect there's more going on. Horizon is currently completely staffed by NPCs, and there are no openings for players to take on roles at this time