Backstory

Born in 1652 in colonial Massachusetts, Abigail Hawthorne grew up in a strict Puritan household, her uncanny connection to nature setting her apart. Her abilities with herbs and the land, dismissed as divine favor by her family, hinted at a deeper power. The Salem witch trials marked a turning point when the loss of her closest friend, Margaret, shattered her faith in the church, driving her to explore witchcraft under the guidance of an elder witch.

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Abigail embraced her magic with discipline, balancing power with responsibility. By her thirties, she was a respected healer and protector, quietly aiding her community. In 1705, escalating tensions between supernatural factions led her to reluctantly join the American Congregation at Solomon House as its first witch representative.

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As council secretary, Abigail meticulously enforced The Covenant, championing tradition and ensuring witchcraft’s ancient practices endured. Her clashes with progressive members, particularly Ezekiel Kane, earned her a reputation for rigidity, though she remained a steadfast voice for balance and responsibility. Despite her stern exterior, she often shared moments of warmth, inviting council members to her chambers for tea brewed from her cultivated herbs.

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By 1890, Abigail is a pillar of stability amid mounting industrial and human pressures threatening the natural world and supernatural secrecy. As the senior witch representative, she sees herself as a steward of balance, striving to uphold The Covenant and safeguard the supernatural community, even as the world teeters on the brink of transformation.