Salem RPG

Hierarchy

• Samhain — The supreme leader of the hive was Rose Browning (Mary Sibley's mentor)

• Elder of Essex — The spokesperson and advisor of the hive, a maternal figure and authority.

The Hags — Ancient and powerful witches, founding members and advisors

Witches — Members in general

Known Members

Rose Browning — Samhain / leader of the Essex Hive; maternal figure of Mary Sibley

• Elder of Essex — Spokesperson; motherly figure for Mary

• The Hags — Ancient witches who formed the council

Mary Sibley — Heiress of the lineage; later founded and led the hive.

• Tituba — Servant and spy of the Essex Hive before allying with Mary.

Basic Data

Name: Mercy Lewis

Species: Human → Witch

Father: Reverend Lewis (priest from the city of Salem)

• Husband: Wendell Hathorne

Occupation: Witch accuser → Witch and leader of her own circle.

Powers and Abilities

Basic and Intermediate Witchcraft — taught by Mary Sibley; casts curses, enchantments, and spells of pain and illusion.

• Accusation and Mass Hysteria — their greatest "weapon" in the beginning: convulsions, visions, and accusations that stirred crowds.
• Fire Resistance — miraculously survived being burned alive, although she was left disfigured.
  Beauty Restored — Countess Marburg regained her beauty, but this required her to bathe in the blood of young men to maintain it.
• Leadership and Recruitment — gathered a group of young orphans and abandoned girls from Salem, transforming them into witch apprentices.
  Blood Magic — used blood rituals to gain power and maintain her appearance.

History and Personality

It begins with Mary Sibley as a sweet, naive, and trustworthy girl, the daughter of the town's reverend. She is then introduced to Mary, who places a familiar (a snake) inside her to torment her and use her as a pawn in witch trials.

• She was used by Cotton Mather as a "hound" to uncover witches — she accused innocent people under magical compulsion.

Mary offers power in exchange for loyalty, and Mercy accepts—transforming herself from victim to witch. She harbors a growing vengeance against Mary for all she has suffered.
Countess Ingrid von Marburg finds her, restores her beauty, and takes her under her wing. Mercy becomes cruel, sadistic, and obsessed with power and revenge.

• She recruits an army of orphaned girls from Salem, forming her own coven of witches — going from puppet to leader.

• Personality: Sweet and loyal → traumatized and broken → cruel, vengeful, and ambitious. Goes from victim to something much worse. Has a hunger for power that makes her unpredictable and dangerous.

• Real Name: Samael — which means "Poison of God" or "Blindness of God"

Other Names: The Devil, Satan, Lucifer, The Lord of Darkness, Legion, Kanaima, The Angel of Death, Father of Lies, The Serpent, The Beast, The Man of Darkness, "Little John"

• Species: Fallen Angel; one of the first archangels created by God.

Occupation: Ruler of Hell, Leader and Creator of Demons, Supreme Patron of Witchcraft

Status: Trapped in Hell; temporarily brought to Earth through the Great Rite.

Relations

Creator: God

Brother: The Sentinel

• Former Lover: Countess Ingrid von Marburg was his original lover for millennia.

• Promised: Mary Sibley chosen to be his Queen on Earth

Powers and Abilities

• Source of All Witchcraft Magic — he is the one who grants power to all the witches in the world; without him, witchcraft does not exist.
  Absolute Immortality — cannot die by ordinary means; has existed since creation.
  Supreme Black Magic — manipulates dark energies on a global scale; inaugurates the Great Terror and Black Sunday.
  Advanced Telekinesis — moves and destroys objects and beings with thought.
• Body Possession — invades and controls human bodies; used John Alden and later his own son as vessels.
  Mental and Emotional Manipulation — corrupts, deceives, and tortures minds at will.
  Interdimensional Travel — transiting between Heaven, Hell, and Earth.
  Partial Omni-Knowledge — knows the secrets, names, and histories of all beings.
• Creation of Demons — is the creator and leader of all demonic legions.
  True Form — its true form is indescribable and terrifying; what appears on Earth is only a fraction of its power.

Personality

He was one of the most beautiful and beloved archangels of God, called Lucifer — "Light-Bearer" or "Morning Star".

He rebelled out of pride: he refused to bow down to humanity, considering it inferior and imperfect.

He was expelled from Heaven and became the Lord of Hell.

It has no redeeming qualities: it is cruel and wicked.

Species: True Witch / Ancestral Witch — one of the first witches in history.

Children: Sebastian von Marburg and Anne Hale

🖤 ​​Identities Throughout the Centuries

"The last of the True Witches" — Lucifer's original lover, worshipped as a deity throughout history.

Hecate — Goddess of Magic and the Moon

Medea — Sorceress from Greek mythology

Elizabeth Báthory — The Blood Countess

Also known as: Soul Swallower, Queen of Witches, Water Witch

Powers and Abilities

Blood Magic — absolute master; tracks, scans, and performs the darkest rituals using only blood.
Hydrokinesis — boils, freezes, and manipulates water at will; can drain blood from a body through water.
Telekinesis — moved objects and people with his thoughts, without effort or gestures.
Telepathy and Mind Control — reads minds, imposes will, and controls crowds.

• Bilocation and Astral Projection — being in two places at the same time; traveling through the spiritual world without leaving the place.
  Self-Resurrection and Immortality — has lived for millennia; resurrects whenever he dies, as long as his sacred relic remains intact.
  Spiritual Possession — invades and controls other people's bodies.
  Glamour and Illusions — perfectly alters perceptions and appearances.
• Complete Elementalism — masters fire, air, earth, and water.
  Psychometry — reads objects and memories through touch alone.

Personality

An ancient and proud queen who sees herself as almost a goddess and Lucifer's first bride. Elegant, vain, and luxurious, she treats humans like cattle and has no scruples. She charms and seduces before destroying—her danger smiles, it doesn't scream. Cold, calculating, and without remorse, nothing stops her. The evil that kisses before stabbing.
She dedicated millennia to bringing Lucifer back and reigning by his side. She sees Mary as an inferior usurper. Her blind arrogance is what destroys her. With Sebastian, a possessive and unhealthy relationship. Convinced that she is fulfilling a sacred destiny, she does not see herself as evil.

Full Name: Baron Sebastian von Marburg

• Birth: 15th century — over 250 years old

Origin: Germany — from Countess Ingrid von Marburg, one of the oldest satanic witches in history.

Species: Witch by birth — born a witch, not corrupted; originally conceived to be the Devil's Vessel

• Half-sister: Anne Hale — daughter of her mother and Magistrate Hale

• Background: Arrived in Salem from Europe in season 2.

Relations

Mary Sibley: Obsessive and true love — he fell madly in love with her; with his last breath, he asked Alden to protect her.

Countess von Marburg: Mother — co-dependent, toxic, and complicated relationship; she saw him as a tool, he sought her approval.

John Alden: Mortal rival — they fought over Mary in every way.

• Anne Hale: Half-sister — took care of her, asked her to save their mother when Mary was burning her.

Origin

Conceived by the Countess two centuries ago to be sacrificed and become the Devil's Vessel—but the Great Rite was thwarted, and he grew up as a born sorcerer, immortal through rejuvenation magic. He lived for centuries throughout Europe alongside his mother, until they arrived in Salem to seize power and complete the Rite. Charming, cultured, and immortal—a "Dorian Gray" of witches. But behind the arrogance, there was a man tired of living in the shadows, who only wanted to be loved.

Skills & Powers

Telekinesis — moved objects and people with his mind with devastating ease.
Ancient black magic — lineage of the most powerful witches in history; spells, curses, illusions.
Youthful immortality — over 250 years old, but looks thirty; "blooming" magic similar to her mother's.

• Skilled fighter — trained for centuries in duels, swords, and weapons; only lost to Alden in pure brute strength.
  Persuasion and charm — he manipulated crowds with words and appearance; he conquered Salem.

Personality

Elegant, sarcastic, seductive — but deeply lonely and needy.

• Full name: Cotton Mather

• Born: 1663, Boston — son of Increase Mather and Maria Cotton
  Occupation: Puritan reverend, theologian, chief witch hunter of Salem.

• Education: Graduated from Harvard at age 15 — intellectual prodigy
  Species: Human — a man of faith, without supernatural powers.

• Base: Salem, then Boston

Relations

Father: Increase Mather † — reverend, fanatic, authoritarian; Cotton killed him to prevent further unjust deaths.

• Love: Gloriana † — a prostitute from Salem, his great love; banished by Increase, she died tragically.

• Wife: Anne Hale — arranged marriage through witchcraft, but he genuinely grew fond of her.

Best friend: John Alden — opposites that complement each other; trusts him above all else.

Enemies: Mary Sibley, Countess Von Marburg, the Devil — everything that threatens God's order.

Origin

He grew up in the shadow of a despotic and cruel father, who used physical and psychological punishments to control him. He spent his entire life seeking Increase's approval—which he never received. He became a reverend and expert in witchcraft, summoned by Mary Sibley to lead the witch trials in Salem. Unbeknownst to him, he was used as a pawn in the Grand Rite. When he discovered the truth, he did not hesitate to turn against everyone, including his own faith, to protect the innocent.

Skills & Resources

Supreme knowledge of witchcraft — wrote royal treatises; knows the weaknesses, names, and rituals that witches fear.

• Masterful orator — moves crowds; convinces an angry mob not to kill an accused family.

Unwavering faith — his devotion is his greatest strength; he withstood tortures, temptations, and spells that would break any man.

Political and religious influence — he has the ear of the Boston Council and the Crown.

Weakness: Alcoholism — seeks solace in alcohol when it cannot be found in God.

• Complex and divided: can be harsh and ruthless with witches, but compassionate and gentle with the innocent.

Even the least hypocritical of the Puritans admits their mistakes.

Full Name: Captain Johnathan "John" Alden

• Birthplace: Salem, Massachusetts — son of John Alden Sr. and Sarah Alden

Occupation: Army Captain, Nine Years' War veteran, witch hunter

Species: Human blessed by the Great Spirit

Status: Alive (resurrected by Mary Sibley)

• Base: Salem, then New York

💔 Relationships

Mary Sibley: Great love, lover, mother of his son — he always loved her, even knowing she was a witch.

• Son: John — the fruit of his love with Mary

Cotton Mather: Close friend, ally in the fight against darkness.

• Mohawk Tribe: He was captured and adopted by them; he fought alongside them against his own men.

Enemies: The Devil, Countess Von Marburg, Tituba, all the forces of darkness.

🔥 Origin

He left Salem for the war, sent by George Sibley—the man who later married Mary. He was presumed dead for seven years. He was captured by the Mohawk, adopted by the tribe, and lived among them. Upon returning to Salem, he found the town in a witch hunt panic and Mary married and hiding a terrible secret. In season 2, his soul was bound to the Great Spirit, granting him the power to hunt witches—but this power slowly consumes him.

⚡ Skills & Powers

• ⚔️ Exceptional combatant — military skills, sword, firearms, hand-to-hand combat

• 👁️ Vision of the Great Spirit — can see the true form of witches and sense magic.

• 🛡️ Spiritual protection — magic has a reduced effect on him; immune to many spells

• 🏹 Resistance and survival — trained in warfare and forest life with indigenous people.

• ❤️ Soul bond — Mary sacrificed her life to resurrect him; their lives are linked.

🖤 ​​Personality

Anti-hero: tough, cynical, self-proclaimed assassin — but has a noble heart.

Torn between his love for Mary and his duty to destroy everything she has built.

Loyal, fearless, straightforward — not afraid to tell the truth.

Reluctant to believe in the supernatural until there's no denying it anymore.

Nicknames: Little Owl, Red-Haired Witch, Anne Mather

Title: Queen of the Night, Samhain of the Hive

Occupation: Orphanage teacher, witch leader, wife of Cotton Mather.

Species: Cradle Witch — oldest and purest lineage

Status: Alive

• Affiliation: Essex Hive, daughter of Countess Von Marburg

💔 Relationships

Father: Magistrate John Hale †

• Mother: Countess Palatine Ingrid Von Marburg † — original witch

• Middle brother: Sebastian Von Marburg †

• Husband: Cotton Mather — marriage by spell, later dominated by her.

• Past love: John Alden — unrequited passion

• Familiar: Brown Jenkins — small, dark owl

🔥 Origin

She grew up as the daughter of Magistrate Hale, unaware of her true heritage. She discovered too late that she was not Mrs. Hale's daughter, but rather Countess Von Marburg's—one of the oldest and most powerful witches in history. She is a Cradle Witch: born a witch, she didn't need to sell her soul to the Devil. Her lineage is purer and older than Mary Sibley's.

⚡ Powers & Abilities

• 🧙‍♀️ Ancient bloodline witchcraft — innate, stronger than witches who made a pact

• ⛈️ Storm summoning, weather control

• 💘 Love Spell/Cuddling — Cotton Mather was dominated by magic.

• 🩸 Transfer Magic — transferred Gloriana's fetus to herself.

• 🐦 Communication and control of family members — Brown Jenkins is your extension

• 🎭 Narrative manipulation — controls the history of the trials

• 📜 Possession spells, projection, curses — power rivaling Mary's

🖤 ​​Personality

• She evolves from a naive and dreamy young woman into an ambitious and calculating witch.

An artist, sensitive, but with a terrible rage when provoked.

• She believes she can use power for good — unlike Mary, she seeks control to shape history, not for revenge.

Proud, stubborn, willing to do anything to protect what is hers.

Origin: Caribbean Islands, descendant of the Arawak tribe.

• Birth: ~1659 — mysteriously immortal/eternal, does not age.

Occupation: Witch, servant of Mary Sibley, devoted disciple of the Devil.

• Affiliation: Essex Hive, servant of the Devil

Status: Alive (was blinded by the Devil, then regained her sight)

💔 Relationships

Mary Sibley: She initiated Mary into witchcraft; she loves Mary deeply, is her servant and advisor.

• The Devil: His deity, whom he calls Kanaima (evil spirit in the Carib language)

John Alden: Rival; tried to seduce him and kept him prisoner, hidden from Mary.

• Samuel Parris: Historically, it was owned by Reverend Parris before going to Mary.

🔥 Origin

A native of the Caribbean, brought to Salem as a slave. She taught Mary everything she knows about witchcraft—initiating Mary into the ritual in which she sacrificed her baby in exchange for power. An apparent servant, but in practice she is Mary's mentor and the driving force behind her throne.

⚡ Powers & Abilities

• 🧙‍♀️ Ancient Arawak-Caribbean Witchcraft — knowledge older and darker than that of local witches

• 🐸 Rituals of sacrifice, invocation, necromancy, alchemy, potions

• 🩸 Blood magic, eternal bond, fire projection, curses

• 👁️ Spiritual vision, divination, family control

• ⏳ Immortality/longevity — does not age over decades

• 📜 Great Rite: key piece for its realization; resurrected Mary after her death.

🖤 ​​Personality

Loyal to Mary until death — he concealed her name when captured, even under torture.

• Dark, calm, calculating, devoted to the Devil

• Secret love for Mary — rejects men, devoted entirely to her; complex relationship of servant and mistress.

Birth name: Mary Walcott

Nicknames: Maiden of Ashes, Queen of the Night, Magic Mary

Occupation: Witch, Advisor on behalf of her husband, former Samhain of the Essex Hive.

Status: Alive (resurrected by Tituba and the witches)

• Affiliation: Essex Hive (former)

💔 Family & Relationships

Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Walcott †

• Husband: George Sibley † (dominated and kept ill by her)

• Lover: John Alden — the great love of her life

• Son: John Sibley Jr. — sacrificed in the womb in exchange for power.

🔥 Origin

Mary was an ordinary young woman who fell in love with John Alden. When he left for war and was presumed dead, Mary discovered she was pregnant. Convinced that the Puritans had stolen everything from her, she sacrificed the unborn child to the Devil in exchange for supernatural powers, becoming the most powerful witch in Salem.

⚡ Powers & Abilities

• ✨ Witchcraft: one of the most powerful witches in Salem's history, rivaling Countess Von Marburg

• 🧠 Telekinesis, Glamour, Teleportation, Astral Projection, Levitation

• 🐸 Unique familiars: a frog and a snake — the only witch shown with two familiars

• 🩸 Necromancy, Alchemy, Healing, Divination, Mind Control

• 🎭 Manipulation and Deception — your greatest weapon

• 📜 The Great Rite: He killed 13 innocent people to invoke the Devil and overthrow the Puritans.

🖤 ​​Personality

• Tragic anti-villain: driven by revenge, but above all by love — for her son and for John Alden.

Cruel and calculating with enemies; vulnerable and protective with those she loves.

• Willing to do anything: sacrifice herself, kill, die, and be resurrected for those she loves.

Deaths, hangings, plague, and torture.

Witchcraft, magic, demons