The Story…
In The Key of Dreams: Shadows Lengthen you are invited you to join an expedition to Treowen Manor to investigate the deepening mysteries of the land, the house, and the people who inhabit it.
Treowen has a long, dark past. From the rumours that plague the house and family from its earliest construction, down through the more recent past when the house was tenanted to visitors from all walks of life. The villagers still whisper about the manor, almost as loudly as it does.
While there, you will investigate these strange moments in the house’s past and learn what they mean for the present.
Residents of the Manor
Wyn Haffenden
Recent inheritor of Treowen Manor, Wyn had a comfortable life in the north of England, but gave it all up to move to a strange old house. A consummate host .
Suffers from bad dreams.
The ‘Steward of Revels’.
Obsessed with ancient traditions.
Loves a nice cup of tea.
Dee
An historiographer with an interest in the occult, they are the leader of the Treowen Expedition. Dee is altogether something different now that their wife Lavinia has returned from the grave and they’ve felt the brush of divinity. Some doors, once opened, no longer want to close.
Hears and sees beyond the mundane.
Keeping it together (barely).
Knows more than they show.
The dark tortured look is not just an act.
Randolph Carter
Randolph hails from Providence RI, but has traveled many lands. Alumnus of the Miskatonic University and former lead of Friends of Miskatonic, he intends to shake the very foundations of Treowen House.
Never stops dreaming.
Wants to go explore.
Meticulous researcher.
Wild card.
The Collector(s)
Otherworldly figures, often tucked away in the library at Treowen tending the archives Known to tell stories or sing songs, and to gather new stories to add to the collection.
Unsettles the other residents.
Rarely gives a simple answer.
Keeper of knowledge.
Feels a deep connection to the house.
Lavinia
After being considered a missing person for 20 years, Lavinia has returned - emerging at Treowen manor. She has announced her very recent engagement to the house’s very recent inheritor Wyn Haffenden.
Mysterious past.
Knowledgeable for a price.
Connected to The Tree.
Hidden depths
An Introduction
Watch the brief introductory video from your expedition lead, Dee. Find out some of the secrets and mysteries that await your visit.
Organisations
Where there are strange stories and curious characters, there will always be those who want to study, aid or extort them. Treowen is no exception. Below are some of the organisations that have shown an interest in the goings on at the manor, and who you may run in to during your visit.
Friends of Miskatonic University (FMU)
The FMU was set up to formalise the support offered by the illustrious Miskatonic University to ‘amateur’ researchers across the world.
The Treowen expedition screens all candidates before arrival and can offer a selection of resources from their extensive archives to those who have shown aptitude.
The Labyrinthine Circle (LC)
Members of the Labyrinthine Circle are lovers of folklore, history and the folk music and traditions of the British Isles. Leader of the Circle, Esme, particularly enjoys the annual dance and hearing from new member Wyn, just how the old traditions are being upheld at Treowen manor.
Emissaries of Prismatic Wisdom
A modern group who advocate for the freedom of information. Wherever FMU are investigating, they seem to appear and attempt eradicate the boundaries of the ivory towers.
Little is known about their origin or members.
Chambers, Gilman and Hope
Law firm who manage the Treowen estate. They found and contacted Mr Haffenden to inform him of his inheritance. Mr Haffenden was surprised to note how often at least one of the team was present at Treowen and how strongly they insist that the covenants of the inheritance are upheld.
Borderline Radio
Local radio delivering news, weather and updates from the inimitable Alan Mickle. Due to cutbacks, the station runs an hour loop throughout the day, except for the evening interview slot, which hosts guests from the academic community and folk songs selected by the Labyrinthine Circle’s local chapter.