The Ransom Family
The Ransom family stands as one of the oldest and most respected supernatural
lineages in New England, their roots extending deep into the pre-colonial
history of Massachusetts. As members of the Nipmuc people, they were already
ancient when European settlers first arrived on Ransom shores. Unlike many
supernatural families who amassed quick fortunes, the Ransoms built their
influence gradually through centuries of careful stewardship of both the land
and its secrets.
During colonial expansion, while many indigenous peoples faced devastation,
the Ransoms strategically positioned themselves as invaluable guides and
scouts. Settlers marveled at their seemingly preternatural ability to navigate
impossible terrain and predict weather patterns. What appeared as wilderness
intuition was often the family’s supernatural abilities at work.
By the 20th century, the family had established the Ransom Land Trust,
ostensibly a conservation initiative but secretly a means to protect ancient
power sites from development. These nexus points of supernatural energy, some
predating human habitation, remain under Ransom guardianship to this day.
Their modern environmental conservation organizations and sustainable
development companies serve dual purposes: preserving natural resources while
maintaining stewardship over places of power.
Though the Ransoms lack the ostentatious wealth of families like the Rothwells
or Fairchilds, they possess something far more valuable: territorial
advantage. The family’s unbroken connection to their ancestral lands grants
them an almost unbeatable home-field advantage. Supernatural conflicts that
unfold on wild Ransom territory inevitably end in their favor, regardless of
the opponent’s apparent strength. The very land itself seems to side with the
Ransoms, leading to a saying among supernatural circles for a hopeless cause:
“Fighting on Ransom turf.”
Notable family members include:
Elder Miriam Ransom – A shaman in her nineties whose communion with the land
spans over seven decades. Though physically frail, her spiritual authority is
unquestioned. She has memorized the locations and purposes of every site of
druidic power in Massachusetts and serves as the family’s living archive.
Joseph Ransom – In his sixties, Joseph is the CEO of Ransom Sustainable
Development and the family’s primary interface with human business and
politics. A werewolf who learned to channel his aggressive instincts into
environmental activism and corporate negotiation. His company’s construction
projects mysteriously never encounter permit delays.
Dr. Leah Ransom – In her forties, Leah is a biologist whose groundbreaking
research on forest ecosystems has won international acclaim. Her werewolf
senses allow her to detect environmental changes imperceptible to scientific
instruments. She leads the family’s scientific branch while maintaining their
traditional knowledge systems.
Twins Daniel and Diana Ransom – The family’s security specialists who
coordinate protection of sacred sites. Both werewolves, they’ve developed a
fighting style that combines modern tactical training with traditional Nipmuc
warrior traditions. Supernatural trespassers who encounter them rarely make
the same mistake twice.