The Harrington Family
The Harrington family embodies the intersection of supernatural influence and
American governance, their bloodline tracing back to the earliest days of
colonial politics. Their ancestral progenitor, William Harrington, arrived in
Massachusetts in 1634, ostensibly as a Puritan seeking religious freedom but
secretly carrying the blood of multiple pantheons. Historical records note his
uncanny ability to resolve conflicts between colonists and indigenous peoples,
what they couldn’t record was his demigod heritage that allowed him to hear
the whispered prayers of both sides and find unexpected common ground.
The family’s supernatural lineage is uniquely diverse even among demigod
bloodlines. Through strategic marriages over centuries, the Harringtons have
incorporated divine heritage from Greek, Norse, Egyptian, and indigenous
American pantheons. This diverse ancestry has created a family uniquely
equipped to understand and mediate between different supernatural factions,
much as they navigate human political divides.
The Harringtons have held public office continuously since the Massachusetts
Bay Colony’s first legislative assembly. Family records meticulously document
their presence in every significant moment of American governance, from the
Constitutional Convention to modern congressional committees overseeing
matters that might impact supernatural communities.
Their political influence extends across party lines and ideological divides.
Harringtons can be found in both major parties, in liberal and conservative
camps, and at every level of government from school boards to the Senate. This
diversification isn’t merely political strategy but reflects their fundamental
mission: maintaining balance between human governance and supernatural law
regardless of which party holds power.
Notable elder family members include:
Governor William “Will” Harrington – In his early seventies, Will has achieved
the family’s highest political position in generations as previously being the
governor of Massachusetts. His Zeus-descended charisma made his rise seem
effortless, but he privately struggles with the divine impulses toward
dominance that threaten his carefully cultivated image. He leads a fractious
family council where representatives from different divine bloodlines advocate
for their interests. His greatest challenge is maintaining the appearance of
normal politics while secretly balancing supernatural factions during
increasingly unstable times.
Judge William “Bill” Harrington – In his sixties, Bill sits on the
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. His Thoth-descended heritage gives him
perfect recall of legal precedents and the ability to perceive truth beyond
spoken testimony. He has subtly shaped legal interpretations to protect
supernatural entities from human legal overreach.
Mayor Robert “Rob” Harrington – In his fifties, Rob governs a small but
strategically important coastal town. His Mimir-descended abilities allow him
to foresee potential consequences of policy decisions, particularly those that
might expose supernatural communities.
Dr. Cassandra Harrington – In her forties, Cassandra serves on Massachusetts’
state board of education while secretly overseeing the family’s vast archive of
political and supernatural history. Of indigenous divine heritage, she practices
natural magic, using scrying rituals to watch for disturbances across Massachusetts
and the homeland of her bloodline.