During a mass construction period in the 1950s, the Foundation's Overseers erroneously signed off on the construction of Site 403 twice, resulting in two separate Sites with near identical layouts built side by side on the same plot of land.
The Twin Sites
The History of The Sites
During the 50s, the Foundation experienced a technological "boom", with the influence growing quickly and power climbing rapidly. This led, among other things such as the 1953 Unification Act, to the mass construction of containment Sites. Due to the new influx of tech, the rate of discovery for anomalies became unmanageable, and more space was needed.
During this mass construction period, quality control went down, and some Sites suffered from the lack of care. This eventually came to a head when the Council signed off on the construction of Site 403 twice, which had been resubmitted after an adjustment of location.
The mistake wasn't caught until construction was nearly complete, and by then, two separate Sites with near identical layouts had been built side by side on the same plot of land. In the end, the Western Site was designated as Site 403, per the original plan, and the Eastern Site as Site 404.
The Plot So Far…
Group Of Interest Lightspeed Inc. is known to most as a Fortune 500 lister, a corporate conglomerate centered around space tech owned and run by the prestigious Vega family. Not many people know that the company is just a front. The Vega family's true goal is simple - make sacrifices to the Nothing God, Abyssum, in the hopes to one day pull him from his world into ours, filling our reality with endless void.
Estrella Vega is the next in line for the Lightspeed throne - the daughter of matriarch Marilla Vega. But when Marilla Vega dies suddenly, she leaves Estrella to take her place, with little training or knowledge of her mother's real work. So Estrella turns to a place she found in her mother's notes - the Twin Sites. The place that contained SCP-7218.
Site 404 Director Emerald Reynolds takes Estrella under her wing, helping her refine her powers and come into her own - with the trade-off that Estrella will help Emerald find and destroy her mother's legacy. Meanwhile, the Site works to help uncover the years of destruction that Lightspeed has caused - and Dr. Sage West works with the Department of Disappearances, keeping her cards close, and her enemies even closer.
The Estrella Vega Chronicles
SCP-7218
Case Notes:
I've heard of Lightspeed Inc. before. We'll have to keep a tab on that name. - Director Reynolds
Sounds good. Also, we need to hire a new site therapist. - Moira :)
The Death of Marilla Vega
My Mom just died. I wasn't really expecting it. Then again, I never really expected any of this.
Director Emerald Reynolds' Guide To Containing Reality Using Tetris
Case Notes:
We really need to get someone from one of the main sites to check this out. It's too dangerous for this to keep happening. - Director Reynolds
Agreed! Until then, you're doing a great job, though. - Moira :)
The Deal Of Agent Heckerman
Case Notes:
I'm going to meet with her. I really hope this isn't a mistake. - Director Reynolds
Good luck, Emerald. - Moira :)
Sage West's Guide To Keeping Up Disappearances
Case Notes:
Why is this only Level 2 clearance-locked?! I'm moving it to Level 4. - Director Reynolds
So you're making it… disappear? - Moira :)
I'm demoting you to D-Class. - Director Reynolds
Sage West's Guide To Making Dead Men Talk
Case Notes:
You owe me big time for this one, Jack. - Sage
When do i not? - Agent Jackrabbit
Sage West: An Approval For Shadows
Case Notes:
You don't know how many goddamn months it took to get this approval through.- Director Reynolds
We could discuss it over dinner? ;) - Moira :)
Oneshots
The First Ever Twin Site Secret Santa Gift Exchange
Case Notes:
I am never celebrating a holiday on site again. - Director Reynolds
Excellent! I already have some amazing ideas for Easter! - Moira :)
A Tale Of Two Mailrooms
by Queerious
…Thanks for looking out for me, Fernsby. - Director Emerald
Just doing my job. Get some rest, Em. - Moira
Mabel Lenora's Guide On Hiding Plurality Through Brain Trauma
by Dr Vikki Lost
Case Notes:
MOVED TO ARCHIVES BY EZEKIAH LENORA
Branches Reaching Home
Case Notes:
If you're open to consideration, I believe Dr. Levi would do well with a promotion to a full-fledged member of Engineering. - Dr. Alexandria Sycamore
Approved! - Moira :)
The Museum Of Shapes Welcomes You!
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Art
Site 404/403 Character Designs
Official character designs for every one of the main cast members!!!
Branches Reaching Home (Tale Art)
The Orbital Period Of... (7218 art)
Tale Art for Director Reynolds and Mabel Lenora
Sage West's Guide To Making Dead Men Talk (Tale Art)
Site 404 Characters
Director Emerald Reynolds - (She/Her)
A workaholic with a strong code of ethics for herself - she might not have the same morale standards as everyone else, but she abides by her own standards religiously. She grew up in New York as the oldest of six children in a low-income household. Their parents didn't provide much support, so she took it upon herself to raise her siblings alone. She still feels obligated to be a caretaker for others, and struggles to get close to the people she feels responsible for. Rarely gets the recognition her work deserves, but does it anyways. No matter how much she does, it will never be good enough for her.
Assistant Director Celeste Novak - (She/Her)
Emerald's protegee. While she often comes across as very similar to Emerald, being quite driven and intelligent, she has less of a caretaker instinct, being more willing to make friends and learn from others. Has a better sense of self-preservation, but isn't as quick of a thinker as Emerald yet.
Dr. Viktoralai Amity Lost - (They/Them)
A reality anchor with an inferiority complex. An incredible researcher, they struggle with making connections to others. Often self-sabotages due to their own anxiety. Desperate for friendship, they often end up being manipulated by those around them.
Dr. Sage West - (She/Her)
A whip-smart Forensic Scientist, driven and self-confident. She often crosses into narcissism, acting impulsively and selfishly. Extroverted and funny, she's well liked by most of her colleagues. A member of the Department of Disappearances - an unofficial department that organises the Disappearances of subjects involved with anomalies to the point of posing a threat. She has little moral compass, and often manipulates those around her to further her own agenda.
Site 403 Characters
Director Moira Fernsby - (She/Her)
Bubbly and bright. Will do anything to raise morale. Lover of Feminist history and strong women in STEM. A chronic extrovert, who believes in the power of daily positive affirmations, cat calendars, and hot yoga. Sometimes comes off a little bit too "Hello Fellow Kids" in her attempts to connect with the younger staff. Despite her energetic optimism, she's incredibly smart and observant. Managed to break down Emerald into being her friend. Together, they're unstoppable.
Ezekiah Lenora - (They/Them)
Works at both sites as a proofreader and editor, formatting SCP files to look professional and organizing charts and data tables submitted by different departments in a way that makes sense. A plural system, the main other headmate being Mabel, who tends to front when Ezekiah is stressed. Nerdy and fastidious, with a particular fondness for Star Trek and Game Of Thrones. Considers being a Ravenclaw as a core personality trait.
Sam "Levi" Leviticus - (They/Them)
An Engineer with a heart of gold. Trustworthy and kind, doing their best to bond with others and be a peacekeeper. Very close with Ezekiah, and one of the few people who know they're a system.
Dr. Maddie Simes - (It/They)
An employee who was destroyed by an emotional reality bender during the early days of their career, and now lacks a concrete physical form, appearing mostly as a humanoid cloud of black mist in a lab coat. Pessimistic and sometimes bordering on openly hostile. Was the only one to sit with Researcher Turnpike during her 500 year tenor in SCP-7218. Still carries guilt at not being able to save her, but hasn't yet figured out how to personally settle the score and redeem itself.
Other Characters
Marilla Vega - (She/Her)
Cut-throat and secretive CEO of Lightspeed inc, before her death. Left a trail of enemies and allies behind.
Estrella Vega - (She/Her)
The daughter of Marilla. Easily bored, and extremely intelligent. Still new to the anomalous world. Striving to learn more about her mother. She tends to cover up her fear of the unknown by acting overly cocky, sometimes to her own detriment. Likes to feel like she's in charge, even when she's the one asking for help - much like her mother, she values having an upper hand.
Agent Jack "Jackrabbit" Marlene - (He/Him)
An agent for the SCP foundation, working undercover as a detective with the Ohio Police Department. Involved in the Department of Disappearances with Sage. While Sage is Trying (Adjective), Jack is Trying (Verb). He does his best.
The Curator - (She/It)
The founder of the Museum of Shapes. Formerly a human, but after a car accident, was sucked into a patch of unreality. In her fear, she bound herself to the closest object, allowing her to stay partially within existence. Now, she collects anomalous objects, binding her soul to them in order to keep herself alive and gain their magical attributes. Was a friend of Marilla Vega's, but they parted due to ideological differences.