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SEAHAVEN
In 1637, 51 years ago, the Puritan minister John Moore and his 200 followers arrived in the New World, seeking to build a bastion of faith in the wilderness. They called it Seahaven, a village carved from dense forests on land they took from the Wampanoag people. Here, they would forge a community devoted to God's will, untouched by the corruption they believed had poisoned England.The laws here are strict, the punishments severe, and the Sabbath sacred. The village thrives on a relentless cycle of labor, prayer, and vigilance, its 750 inhabitants bound together by an unshakable belief that their survival—and their salvation—depends on obedience to God. Appearances can be deceiving, however. Not every villager is as pious as they appear.Yet, beneath the surface of this rigid order lies fear. The Devil is an ever-present threat, lurking in the shadows of the forest or within the hearts of the settlers. Illness, failed crops, and unexplained misfortunes are not mere accidents but signs of malevolent forces at work. Witchcraft is a deathly reality; accusations can spiral into hysteria with devastating speed.The people of Seahaven live in a delicate balance—faith and fear, righteousness and suspicion. Every decision, every judgment, every whispered prayer could mean the difference between divine favor and eternal damnation.Welcome to Seahaven. The Devil is watching.
May thee find salvation or endure damnation.
ABOUT SEAHAVEN
SETTING:
* Time Period: colonial America (called 'the New World'), late 17th century
* Location: the settlement of Seahaven, ConnecticutSeahaven, Connecticut
* In 1637, John Moore, a Puritan minister from England, and his 200 followers founded Seahaven (the land Seahaven was taken from the Wampanoag people)
* Language: English (some villagers may also speak Native languages for trade)
* Slavery and indentured servitude are legal.
* Leaders: Reverend Thomas Winfield, the village minister, and head selectman Edward Thatcher
* Population: About 750 people.
* Religion: Strictly Puritan
* Type of Government: Charter self-governance but answers to EnglandLaws:
* Sabbath Observance: Work and recreation are forbidden on Sundays.
* Moral Conduct: Adultery, witchcraft, blasphemy, and drunkenness are punishable offenses, often by fines, public shaming, or corporal punishment.
* Voting: Only white male landowners who are members in good standing of the Puritan church can vote* Witchcraft: Witches are seen as the Devil's tools, attempting to corrupt the righteous and pull the community away from God. This atmosphere of watchfulness can turn into paranoia, with people quickly accusing others based on unsubstantiated rumors or personal grudges. The unexplainable–illnesses, crop failures, strange accidents–are often attributed to witchcraft.
Seahaven Residents
Puritanism
Puritan Beliefs:
* Strict adherence to the Bible as the ultimate authority.
* Emphasis on hard work, discipline, and self-reliance as signs of faith.
* Regular attendance at church services is mandatory.
* Education is prioritized to ensure everyone can read the Bible.
* Paternalistic; women manage domestic life while men work.
* Hell is real and awaits those who do not honor God.* Puritan Concepts: original sin, unconditional election, limited atonement, irresistible grace* Witchcraft: Witches are seen as the Devil's tools, attempting to corrupt the righteous and pull the community away from God. This atmosphere of watchfulness can turn into paranoia, with people quickly accusing others based on unsubstantiated rumors or personal grudges. The unexplainable–illnesses, crop failures, strange accidents–are often attributed to witchcraft.
THE LORD'S PRAYEROur Father, who are in heaven;
Hallowed be your Name;
Your kingdom come;
Your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread;
And forgive us our trespasses,
As we forgive those who trespass against us;
And let us not be led into temptation,
But deliver us from evil.For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever.
Amen.