Post by Lord Hugo Prosperio on Aug 21, 2008 2:11:32 GMT -4
Jonathan Prosperio Sr.
Birthday Unknown
Died March 15th 1893
Jonathan was a successful stage magician in the 1800's and was famous for his "illusions" of turning people into all sorts of things. This was a gift he discovered as a child when he accidentally turned his best friend into a turtle. Over the years he practiced, and was able to use the power for good, and the entertainment of others. Many of his "assistants" at his shows claimed it felt so real, that they really had been changed, but no on really believed them. Using money from his successful run in many cities across the world, he, along with his british bride-to-be, Martha, bought a beautiful mansion, and using their powers enchanted the walls of the mansion to be just as interesting and magical as the owners.
He died of natural causes (extreme old age) in 1893, leaving behind three children and his wife...his ghost resides in the mansion, living in peace with his family.
Martha Jennings (also Martha Prosperio)
Birthdate Unknown.
Born in London, England to a family of witches and wizards, from day one she had a grasp of an extreme talent at magic. In school (a popular british school) she was haled as the best in her class. After years of serving for the British Ministry for Magic, she met Jonathan Prosperio, an American wizard with a talent for Transformations. She fell in love, and married him shortly there after, moving in to his massive mansion, and helping him bewitch it with the use of ring given to her by her great grandmother.
She still resides in the Mansion with her two sons, her daughter and her granddaughter. , and shares tea with the ghost of her husband every day.
Hugo Prosperio
Current Owner of the Mansion
Born in 1858
Born to two intensely talented magical parents, Hugo grew up in the mansion with his younger brother Jonathan (three years younger to be exact) and his younger sister Molli (ten years younger) Together they were trained by their father and mother to be the best they could be and to use their power for good. After the death of his father, he (being the oldest) inherited the Mansion, and uses its powers to help weary travelers, and those looking for a change in their lives.
He resides in the mansion with his brother, sister, mother, and niece.
Jonathan Prosperio Jr.
Born in 1861
Younger Brother to Hugo, Older Brother to Molli, he was the middle child, but was well loved, and after years of research was able to branch his talent into the world of electronics (most recently with the invention of a magical computer program) where he is celebrated among modern wizards for his achievements.
Molli Prosperio (also Molli Anderson)
Born in 1868
The youngest Prosperio child, she was very talented, but content to living the life of a simple witch, helping around the house, until she met Ian Anderson in 1997. After a long courtship. they married in 2000, and in 2003, she gave birth to Cindy Anderson.
Anna Hastings (also Anna Prosperio)
Born in 1900
Died in April 3rd 1923
Returned to Life January 2009
Born to normal mortal parents, she had no magical talent, and this is what drew Hugo Prosperio to her, and together, they bonded over their differences, and also their similarities...soon after meeting in 1919, they married, much to the approval of her parents (who thought Hugo was the son of rich dignitaries ) and much to the chagrin of his mother who wanted him to wed a witch.
This led Hugo to consider something, something that had never been attemped before...he wanted to bestow the gift of the Prosperios onto Anna, and sadly, in trying so, he mortally wounded Anna (actually the doing of a horrid witch named Anzana), leading to her early death at the age of 23. All of the Prosperios hide their old age, but after this, Hugo's heart was broken, so he let his age show a bit more.
In the winter of 2009, however, due to events of Anzana's doing, Anna was born again to the world, and now given the gift of witchcraft. She, along with the help of some of Hugo's guests helped put an end to Anzana.
Ian Anderson
Born 1977
The son of a construction worker who got into the video game industry. Met Jonathan (who was interested in creating a transformative video game) who introduced him to Molli, whom he fell in love with and soon married. He now lives in the mansion with his wife and daughter, Cindy.
Cindy Anna Anderson
Born 2003
Within days of being born, she was already casting spells, turning her blankets into furry creatures to spend time with...
Her first major magic was done at the age of four, when she took the family cat, Giovanni, and gave him the ability to speak.
At the age of five, she ventured into the maze and found she loved teasing and taunting the guests of the maze, and even managed to turn one into a kid sister for herself, but in the end, she was punished for this behavior. In recent times, she has become a guide to the maze, helping people along inside, showing great intelligence for someone her age (her age varies depending on when you meet her, but her true age is indeed five)
Giovanni the Cat
Given the gift of Human Thought and Speech by a three year old Cindy, he soon mastered the art of potion making ( which takes no magical power to achieve) and he soon claimed to be better than any of the Prosperios.
Last seen switching between alligences of Hugo and Anzana. When Anzana fell...he had no one else but Hugo to side with, so for the time being, he is playing nice.
Patrick the Mouse
Given the gift of Human Thought and Speech by Molli, to combat the vindictive personality given to the cat by her daughter. He too learned potion making, and much to the dismay of Giovanni, he is far better than him.
Lost his tail in the Great War with Anzana, but Hugo promised him a new one...however he has yet to deliver that promise.
Side Characters
Vincent Rush
(as seen in the story "Trapped on Obeso Island")
Vincent has no magical powers to speak of, but thanks to an old friend he came in contact with Hugo and asked Hugo to provide magical items for his game shows.
Anzana Jennings
Born - ?
Died - January 2009
(as seen in The Maze)
A powerful witch who plans to take over the world, and believes the mansion holds the key to her evil doings. She attempted to take it over in late 2008, but was foiled by the return of Hugo's long lost love Anna and some of Hugo's guests.
Horatio the Gnome
(as seen in The Maze)
a gnome who resembles a short old man resides in the maze, much to the dismay of Lord Hugo (who has tried to remove him several times.) He often transforms guests for his own amusement.
The Balloon Maker
(as seen in Cali's Maze Adventure)
a man who runs a magical Balloon cart. Soon after meeting Cali, he was sent on a mission by Lord Hugo and has yet to return.
Victor the Mad Scientist
(as seen in The Maze)
a man who makes many of the gadgets seen in the mansion, with the help of Jonathan's tech-magic knowhow.