Type: Secret Society / Non-profit Organization
Headquarters: Ward Mansion, Nob Hill
Description
The Foundation is an occult, pseudo-religious organization with deep roots in San Francisco’s history, dating back to just before the Great Earthquake of 1906, which is rumored to have been their doing. Publicly, they maintain the facade of a benevolent non-profit organization dedicated to the betterment of the city, funding various philanthropic projects and social initiatives. However, beneath this charitable exterior lies a secret society composed of the city’s elite, including influential politicians, business leaders, and other powerful figures.
The Foundation manipulates major events in the city to maintain and extend their control, using both supernatural means and strategic alliances. They often employ groups like Syndicate or Skulls as pawns in their schemes, ensuring that their own hands remain clean while their power grows.
Ambition
To maintain and expand their influence over San Francisco by controlling key events and individuals. They aim to shape the city’s future according to their own vision, which includes harnessing occult powers and ancient rituals to ensure their dominance. Their ultimate goal is to create a city—and perhaps a world—where their authority is absolute, hidden behind the mask of philanthropy and progress.
Key Figures
- C.D. Ward (The Archivist)
Key Characteristics
- Dual Nature: Publicly seen as a force for good, privately involved in dark, manipulative practices.
- Historical Influence: Rumored to have caused the Great Earthquake of 1906 and other significant events in the city’s history.
- Secret Society: Comprised of San Francisco’s elite, including politicians, business moguls, and influential community leaders.
- Occult Practices: Engages in ancient rituals and uses supernatural means to achieve their goals.
- Strategic Manipulation: Utilizes other organizations, like The Syndicate, to do their bidding while maintaining their public image.
Media
