The Washington Family
The Washington family’s legacy of truth-seeking traces back to William
Washington who, after his emancipation, leveraged his demigod ability to hear
whispered truths and unspoken desires to found The North Star Observer in
Virginia during reconstruction.
The family and their network of small to medium sized newspapers slowly spread
up the East Coast, propelled by the family’s natural talent for finding
secrets and uncovering corruption.
By the 1920s the Washingtons had expanded their holdings to include multiple
newspapers across Massachusetts but
suffered significantly during the Great Depression and had to slowly build
their fortunes back up over time under the skilled guide of Elizabeth
Washington who took advantage of the Harlem Renaissance to help further
diversify their business interests.
The family experienced various ups and downs over the next few decades and
throughout the civil rights movement before one of their publications landed a
vital, groundbreaking expose in the eighties and since then their trajectory
have been ever-upwards, diversifying into different branches of media but
maintaining the focus on exposes and uncovering secrets that the family had
proven to be so adept at.
Today, Washington Media Holdings encompasses traditional print publications,
television networks, digital platforms, and data analytics companies. Their
flagship newspaper, “The Boston Chronicle,” remains one of the region’s most
respected news sources, known for investigative journalism that consistently
uncovers stories others miss. Their broadcast division, Meridian Networks,
operates news and entertainment channels with a reputation for programming
that seems perfectly calibrated to audience interests before trends fully
materialize.
The Washingtons maintain significant influence in both human and supernatural
communities, their ability to discover and control information making them
valuable allies and dangerous adversaries.
Notable Family members include:
Dr. Thomas Washington – In his seventies, Thomas serves as the family
patriarch and Chairman of Washington Media Group. He compliments the ability
to hear the wishes of others with incredible insight, making him a formidable
interviewer and negotiator. His landmark interviews with political figures have
often revealed truths subjects never intended to disclose.
Maya Washington – In her late forties, Maya serves as Editor-in-Chief of The
Boston Chronicle and has expanded its investigative unit into one of the most
respected in journalism. Her preternatural ability to sense when someone is
hiding information has led to several major exposes of corporate and
governmental misconduct.
Mason Washington – In his early forties, Mason oversees the family’s digital
media operations and community investment initiatives. His demigod strength
and enhanced senses make him particularly effective at protecting journalists
investigating dangerous subjects, though publicly he’s known simply as an
innovative media executive with a commitment to community development.
Antoinette Washington – In her early fifties, Antoinette is a grizzled
investigative journalist who operates mostly out of DC and is famed for her
no-nonsense attitude.