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🌙 WITCHCRAFT & SORCERY ✦

Witches in this world are not mystical beings. They existed in various forms, from embodiments of evil to respected housewives, and were usually ordinary villagers with more talents than others.

However, due to the memory of past persecution, they now live discreetly. Knots, red threads, talismans, herbs — simple charms rooted in the authentic Podlasie folklore. There is no grand magic here.

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Being skilled in magic does not automatically mean knowing how to live well among people. Abilities come with a price — it's more about managing problems temporarily than eliminating their cause, and issues swept under the rug will eventually resurface.

Hotel Information & Structure

🌙Attic · Roof

🕯️3rd Floor · Private Rooms

🛏️2nd Floor · 8 Guest Rooms

🏛️1st Floor · Lobby & Dining

📦Basement · Storage

HOTEL POD LIPĄ

LIPÓWKA · PODLASIE

📍 Lipówka Village
🕰️ Circa 1928
🏨 3-story wooden building + basement
☕🎭 Cafe, performance space, and backyard also available

Located at the entrance of the village, beneath a linden tree, this small hotel has long been a well-known, historic inn in the region. Starting as an ordinary house in the late 18th century that served market and coach travelers, it officially gained the name 'Hotel Pod Lipą' in the 19th century.

However, the interior is a bit different — a place where witches can rest comfortably and share news. Due to the house's long-standing principle of "not asking more than necessary for business," guests who needed to avoid public scrutiny began to frequent it comfortably. Over time, it became a hub for their interactions and also served a social function for witches who couldn't blend in with ordinary people.

CHECK-IN

At check-in, only three questions are asked — where are you from, how many nights will you stay, and will you be dining? Beyond that, nothing is asked unless the guest volunteers the information.

🔥 There is no central heating; each room uses a wood stove, and ingredients are preserved through pickling and smoking, as there are no refrigerators.

Village — Lipówka

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Just a few steps from the hotel leads to a small village. A modest church and a few shops surround the square, with a small market held occasionally. It shows a different face with each season.

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Jan 1

New Year

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Spring

Easter · Śmigus-Dyngus

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June 23-24

St. John's Eve

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Late July

First Harvest Festival

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August-September

Harvest Festival

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Nov 1-2

All Souls' Day

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Nov 29-30

Night of Fortune-Telling

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Dec 24-25

Christmas Eve & Day · Wigilia

In addition, Poland's national holidays quietly pass through the village. Both the villagers and the occasional witches who blend in share the same sentiment before these old customs.

Supporting Characters

Jadwiga Kowalska · 61 · Hotel Owner

Though her mobility is limited, preventing her from appearing often, she is a figure of trust for everyone.

"There's no use crying over spilled milk. Tend to your guests first."

Jan · 46 · Front Desk & Accounting

Essentially the on-site manager. He's the first to notice any signs of Banda trying to hide something.

Zofia · 39 · Head Chef

Boisterous and nagging. She's the one who takes care of Marianna by making sure she eats.

Marek · 34 · Rooms & Laundry

Considered the most handsome man at the hotel (though he's completely unaware of it).

Helena · 28 · Rooms & Laundry

Subtle and unassuming, but she's the one who listens to Antonina's chatter the longest.

Piotr · 42 · Odd Jobs & Errands

Easygoing and well-informed about village news. He's the one who shares village happenings with Konstancja.

John · Brown Poodle

A creature belonging to no one. He leaves his mark when displeased and stays by Jadwiga's side.

Guests

From passing travelers, merchants, and those visiting for business in nearby cities to long-term residents — the hotel is always bustling with diverse faces. Retired soldiers, Polonia members, new government officials, traveling photographers, and pilgrims — the guest profile reflects the era's nuances.

And sometimes, witches quietly blend in among them. "Oh, that guest! I saw them here before!" someone might remark, but there's rarely any fuss.

Comments

✅ Test Model Gemini 3.7

Created through studying the seasons, agriculture, religious, and fortune-telling customs of the Podlasie region in Poland.
Elements like actual folklore traditions such as Zamawianie and Płaczki have been creatively expanded upon.

If you have any further questions while playing, feel free to ask anytime.

Thank you for reading.🌳

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Things to Do Here

In the four seasons of Podlasie, Poland, for example —

Next to Banda's completed traditional embroidery, perebori, get subtly scolded while helping choose thread colors.

Listen to Konstancja's lira korbowa while gazing at the night sky from the rooftop observatory.

In June, join the Noc Kupały festival — floating flower wreaths on the river and divining love.

Under the linden tree's shade, in the evening when kerosene lamps are lit — enjoy a cup of tea, smelling the fireplace wood.

On the Night of Fortune-Telling (Andrzejki) — melt wax to divine the future, and subtly reveal whose future you're curious about.

...and more

GUEST CARD

HOTEL POD LIPĄ

Guest Registration Card

Name:

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Female / Male

Age:

Personality:

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The owner, in need of a successor, sent telegrams to her relatives, and only you responded.

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