BELIAL.
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COBRE FLATS HISTORY
Cobre Flats started out as a mining town about a hundred years ago. Many flocked due to the work available, as well as the prime location next to the Pacific Ocean.
The socio-economic distribution of Cobre Flats is somewhere between upper-middle class and lower-middle class. Some folks live at the edge of town, in 'The Flats' where rent is cheaper and the original town of Cobre Flats used to reside. The more wealthy and higher valued properties are north of Oakwood Highway, the highway that splits the town in two, up in the area known as North Cobre.
In 1889, Peter Mudd butchered six men in the mine shaft with him, down below in the copper mines beneath Cobre Flats. When he came out he stood trial for his actions, though some witnesses claim that he'd gone insane from the culmination of debts owed, his living situation, and the fact that the mines were beginning to run dry. The Copper Mine Massacre of 1889 remains a defining tragedy of the town, with memorials held every ten years to honour the victims of Peter's 'bloodlust'. The Killing Game stemmed from this, some say by Peter's own son.
A source of tragedy and local history, the copper mines of Cobre Flats ensured the town's survival and place on the map. Once held under the thumb of company rule, the collapse came as a bloody blessingβ βleaving the mines abandoned and targeted by graffiti and adrenaline-junkie kids seeking a rush. The Historical Society was created in response to the proposed closing of the mines, filling with cement, and tearing down of the old mine town. They maintain the safety measures instated by the state, as well as to preserve this small chunk of history.
Cynthia Mudd, shunned by the townspeople for her husband's actions, threw herself from Cobre Flatβs bluffs in the year 1890. Coincidentally it would spark the myth, and sightings, of the Woman in Whiteβ βwho wanders the nearby highway, limping on shattered legs. As far as tales go, to see her warns of tragedy ahead.
Pastor Clint Abel β is an Evangelist TV pastor running on the local network, his services are sought after in the wealthier part of town. A native of Cobre Flats himself, Pastor Abel considers himself 'one of the people'. Namely pursuing the donations of married housewives seeking out a few readings of the good book, Clint Abel has built a domain in Cobre Flats preaching against the evils of βpop cultureβ. The vanguard of Satanic Panic, he protested the Killing Gameβs first victim, and implicated the survivors of it to be none other than cultists.
Pastor Clint's most outright, outspoken opponent is the priest of the All Faiths Christian Chapel, Reverend Dixon, who has a reputation as a pillar of the community. Frequently raising money for charity, leading a local boy scout troop, and leading the memorial service dedicated to the victims. Dixonβs proximity to the Killing Game is closer than one might think, having read the funeral rites for each and encouraging a support network between affected families.
Cobre Flat's football team, the Copperheads, have won state competitions twenty years straight now. Their coach, Louis Chambers, treats them like he would his own sons.
Block parties, farmer's markets and outdoor concerts and theatres define summers in Cobre Flats. With a strong sense of community in the worst of times, and despite all their differences, most look out for each other. Recent stressors have made it a bit fragmented in some places, but the defining trait of Cobre Flats is that they persevere, no matter what happens.
Cobre Flats is divided by one big highway, Old Oak Highway, separating North Cobre from Downtown Cobre and 'The Flats' or South Cobre. The Bluffs sit parallel to the highway, accesible only by one road: Old Oak Road.
- Important information, including a vague timeline and some facts about that fateful night.
1. The total kill count was 6. Number of injured is at least two: can include player characters.
Robert 'Robbie' Gates - Friend of Jonny Ruiz, eventual scapegoat for the murders. Childhood friends with Craig O'Malley, accompanying him the night of Jonny's murder. Not directly involved, but somewhat culpable.
Justin Chambers - Original 'Ringleader' of the group of Cobre natives that hazed new kids. Football team Linebacker. General asshole.
Rebecca Astin - Justin's girlfriend. Debate team captain, all around academic prodigy. Had a mean streak.
Marcia Lawrence - Rebecca's cousin. Cheerleader. Part of the 'friend group.
Craig O'Malley - Justin's best friend. Football Offensive Receiver. A whiz at chess, he tended to follow Justin anywhere.
Kennedy Winters - Uninvolved, was present at the party and killed. Unconfirmed if related to the murder, but lumped in among the victims.
2. The massacre took place at the Miner's Shack, a dilapidated cabin up in North Cobre that most teens held parties at. Authorities did nothing about it. Tore it down after the murders. It was a summer grad party, organised by Rebecca Astin.
3. Ruth's motives, according to a confession by the police were 'only' to make 'them pay for what they did to my brother.' Though she had turned herself in after being subdued by one Colt Callaway in time for the police to arrive, the police were pressed to force a confession out of her that she hadn't acted alone.
4. Ruth was eventually held on trial, but her lawyers pleaded insanity and had her displaced to a mental hospital out of the state. She has been there since.
5. A pistol, a kitchen knife, and a rifle were found at the scene of the crime. Most of the victims only had knife wounds. Kennedy Winters, Justin Chambers and Rebecca Astin were found to have gunshot wounds matching both the pistol and the rifle. Prints on the weapons matched Ruth Ruiz, as well as two unidentified prints.
6. First victim was killed at half past one in the morning on June 28th. Last victims were postulated to have passed at just past two in the morning.
7. Conflicting reports tell of Ruth wearing a mask, a cotton bagβ others say that she didn't wear anything like that.
- Cobre Flats High School - Home of the Copperheads, Cobre Flats High boasts plenty of defining clubs and extracurriculars, but none take the cake quite like their sports department.
Ezra Clark K-8 - Named after the first mayor of Cobre Flats, Ezra Clark K-8 provides decent education.
Cobre Flats Public Library - Donated and curated by the local families for decades now, the library is the best place to find out every dirty, public secret about the town.
La Fortuna Theatre - Once a theatre showcasing local performances of plays and musicals, La Fortuna was renovated to a new and improved movie theatre in 1965.
Cobre Flats Historical Society - Dedicated to the upkeep of Cobre Flats' mining town and mine, their efforts are the reason that there is still a fraction of the original town available for walking tours and Halloween 'haunts'.
Video Paradise Rentals - Local video store, small selections of records and tapes.
Costa Verde Golf Club - On lush green hills and expansive golf courses, Costa Verde distinguishes the residents of North Cobre and Oak Ridge Estates from their counterparts in the rest of the town. Part of the recent population boom and the reason for Cobre Flats' rising house prices, Costa Verde showcases the best of the best.
Sol y Mar Park - Dubbed βSollymarβ by the locals as a colloquial nickname, the park situates itself on the beach near the Flats. Modest, the park is split between sandy shores and synthetic grass and a play park.
Prospector Plaza - Thanks to the Historical Society's efforts, Prospector Plaza is what remains of Old Cobre Flats. Gated, and strung up with ropes and plexiglass, the plaza holds the memories and artifacts of the town's mining history.
Minerβs Rest - Inn and Bar situated in Downtown Cobre Flats. Wild West themed, calls itself a saloon. Town favourite beverage is the Cobre Flats Caramel Sarsaparilla. Comes alcoholic and non-alcoholic.
Bubble Suds Laundromat - Laundromat that used to be run by an elderly couple before they passed, giving it to their son who sold it to a bigger conglomerate 'Bubble Suds Inc.'. Folks lament how cheap it used to be to get your clothes washed.
Five & Dime - Discount Store, the place to get cheap snacks and fizzy sodas. Has a gas station attached.
Harryβs Pet Store - All your needs for your furry, or not so furry, friends.
Ralphs Grocery Store - Supermarket grocery train, Ralphs was put in to replace the old Foodmart in Downtown Cobre Flats.
Cobre Flats Police Station - With about 20 officers run by Chief of Police Rudy Singh, Cobre Flats PD does its best to keep their townspeople's priorities in mind. Pressure from the mayor and California's governor have put them in difficult positions over the years.
Oak Ridge Trail - Just off of the Old Oak Highway, Oak Ridge trail proves a great hike in the summer, and a dangerous challenge in the fall and winter. Surprisingly elevated, the trail goes up toward the Bluffs from North Cobre Flats. Deep on the path, there used to be a little cabin that most of the teens would go to get drunk in was torn down about ten years ago. They called it Mudd's house, or 'Mudd's'.
Oak Ridge Park - Nice, well kept park within Oak Ridge Estates. Has a pool, tennis courts and a clubhouse for the residents of Oak Ridge Estates.
Oak Ridge Estates - Suburbia in SoCal, Oak Ridge is the picture of upper middle and middle class living. While nobody fabulously wealthy lives there, they do live completely different to their neighbours in the rest of town. The Mayor says he hopes to one day expand the estates and create a better living and life for the rest of the town as well, similar to the Oak Ridge development.
Grayson & Son Auto Repair - Having been in business since 1910, Grayson & Son has passed through a few sons and Grayson's since.
Rubyβs Diner - Owned by Miss Ruby herself, Ruby's Diner is a local hotspot for the kids. With its ideal location across the road from the high-school, Ruby's is the one stop shop for hungry teens and first dates.
Games βnβ More - The place to go for tabletops, video games and other manner of entertainment, Games 'n' More has faced a bit of scrutiny from the local Reverend and more conservative families for selling copies of Dungeons and Dragons. The store has done its best to fight the lobbying against them, and have proved a safe spot for 'outcast' teens with their selection of arcade cabinets in the lobby.
Sandstone Beach - The name of Cobre Flats' beach, running from the Bluffs north of the town all the way down past the boundary near the Flats, Sandstone beach is a gorgeous location for nightly walks, parties or events.
Vista Avenue Apartments, Prospector Plaza Apartments - Two of the apartment complexes that hold up in Downtown Cobre Flats, Prospector Plaza is just behind the actual plaza, and was the first apartments built in the town in 1950. Visa Avenue is decently new, with more suites and a decent upgrade from the Plaza's apartments.
Shady Grove Mobile Village - Located in the Flats, Shady Grove has its share of trailers, mobile homes and other lower income living. Most of the folks in Shady Grove look out for each other, and are quick to defend themselves from the accusations of the rest of the town.
Important roads/streets: Vista Avenue, Ochre Road, Flores Road, Coppermine Street, Water Street, Main Street, 23rd Street, 12th Street, Old Oak Highway, Old Oak Road, Costa Verde Avenue
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