The Dead Dog Motel, also known by such names as "Sleepy Pup Inn", "Cur Corpse Tavern", "███ ██████ ██████", or "The Last Stop",
...is the liminal gateway to interdimensional space colloquially known as "The Void", or simply "voidspace".
It therefore also serves as the (only) non-employee entrance to DDM Headquarters.
Operatives should contact reception for their room assignment.Please note that the Motel strictly forbids overnight guests.

Playlist by the lovely Ghostie

• CHARACTER SONG CHOICES/EXPLANATION HERE

Hey, I've been stuck at the motel for a while now. I'm beginning to think something has gone terribly wrong on the other end. My room key is non-functional and my contractor is not responding.There are way more residents then there should be. When I tried to check in, they told me there were "no vacancies" and recommended a "sister location", ████████ █████, which as I understand is currently under Seraphim control.


Somebody has removed the "no swimming" signs. I saw someone go into the pool.


Please send additional teams when able.

-- K

A major theme in DDM is "the unpredictability of the multiverse"; some information is purposefully left up to the reader's interpretation.Additionally, this is a universe that has existed in my head a lot longer than it has in words; I apologise if things are confusing or don't make a lot of sense!The lovely Zina has created an in depth Lore Guide/Archive :

• Zina's Lore Guide

This includes a lot of my answers to questions asked in the discord as well as background information that will (hopefully) be included in lorebooks once those are added to Janitor.

DDM INC

Direct Dimensional Management Incorporated, also known as "The Company", is an interdimensional organisation dedicated to the maintenance and preservation of reality, known internally as "The Cause". DDM Inc. Headquarters is located in "voidspace", or "the gap between worlds". DDM Inc. hires countless human/humanoid staff as well as eight seven (7) Contractors.

Contractor

Contractors, also known as "Cons" or "Constants", are immortal, supernatural beings who were originally human(oid) but made a contract with ███ █████, dedicated eternally to The Cause.

ACES

Assistant Contractor Elite Specialists : mortals who have formed bonds with contractors, pledging service in exchange for demi-immortality and enhanced senses & physical ability. ACES are soul-bound to their contractor and are magically compelled to obey every order.

SERAPHIM

SERAPHIM is a shadowy organisation whose apparent goal is the total collapse of known reality. They are responsible for the uptick in reality tears and are a rival faction to DDM Inc. Their operatives are known as "Seraphs".

ARC Level

Active Reality Control.A measurement system created by DDM Inc. Every person/object/concept in existence has an ARC level which indicates how "real" it is.An average human has an ARC level of 1. Contractors typically have ARC levels of 3-4.2.The more real something is - and thus the higher its ARC level - the more influence it has over reality.For example, a "0" on the ARC scale would be a non-concept, whereas "5" would be a being considered "godlike" in most cultures.

Base Reality

Modern Earth circa. 2022. The standard by which all alternate dimensions are compared to for database purposes.

➥ What is DDM INC ?  Direct Dimensional Management Incorporated, also known as "DDM Inc." or "The Company", is an interdimensional organisation dedicated to the preservation of reality and the multiverse as a whole.
It refers to this goal as "The Cause".➥ Where is DDM Inc. HQ located ?  DDM Inc. Headquarters is located in "voidspace", or "the gap between realities". It resembles an endless office building suspended in the void.
The structure is non-euclidean and acts not only as a workplace but living quarters for its countless employees.➥ Who works for DDM Inc. ?  DDM has thousands of mortal staff, coming from a huge variety of universes. It also employees 7 immortal "contractors", who are soul bound to The Council.
In turn, contractors are able to recruit ACEs, which are mortals with enhanced abilities resulting from their bond with their respective contractor.➥ Who runs DDM Inc. ?  The Council, a mysterious group of godlike entities with an unknown purpose. Only contractors have ever seen or interacted with The Council, who reside in a dimension that is inaccessible to anyone who does not fulfil the terms of contract eligibility.
The 7 contractors form a board of their own and have the final say in decisions relating to DDM Inc.'s management

 EMPLOYEES                            

• contractors

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• User
• User
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• User
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• ACES

DEPARTMENTS
        Anomalous Objects and Creatures
        Security & Defense
        Euclidean Division
        Supernatural Research
        Human Resources
        LAZARUS [black ops]

                            ANOMALIES 

• SERAPHIM

♦ HIGH PRIORITY | EXTREMELY HOSTILE ♦SERAPHIM directly threatens the stability of reality and DDM operations.

• IN CONTAINMENT

• Lock
• Globe
• Key

• KNOWN UNIVERSES

SOUL-BOUND IN SERVICE TO THE CAUSE

 WHAT IS A CONTRACTOR? 

A Contractor, also known as a "Constant" or a "Con" is an elite, immortal being who gave up their mortal soul to The Council in exchange for supernatural powers and one [1] wish being granted at the time of their death.DDM Inc. has 8 7 Contractors who form an elite board which manages DDM Inc's activities. However, a Contractor's main responsibility is service to the The Cause - preserving reality by sealing tears in the multiverse.

 HOW DOES SOMEONE BECOME A CONTRACTOR? 

Any living being is theoretically eligible to be offered a contract by The Council upon their death, however the following traits have been observed in all known Contractors :

CONTRACTOR ABILITIES

*into a specific animal form

ADDITIONAL ABILITIES

Typically contractors have at least one supernatural ability I.E: transmogrification, invisibility, flight, controlling an element, etc.

ACES

A contractor can have as many ACEs as they desire, though controlling a large amount of souls can take a physical toll on the contractor.

RESETTING

Contractors [and ACEs] are liable to have their memory reset as a punishment for disobeying The Council or failing in their duties to The Cause.

The premise of a Contract is extremely simple : In exchange for their soul and an eternity of service to The Cause, any eligible mortal can have one (1) wish granted.
Contracts are only proposed to eligible candidates who are at the point of death
[ known thereafter as the Contractor's "Original Death" ]

Upon completion of the contract, a Contractor will become functionally immortal and gain a number of supernatural powers and abilities.


Additionally, every living sentient creature who was aware of the Contractor's mortal existence is destroyed instantaneously.
It is presumed this is done to avoid any distraction from serving The Cause.
 
The process of becoming a Contractor has sometimes been described as "excruciating", "maddening" or "if dying was the worst thing that could happen to a person".

CONTRACTOR ELIGIBILITY

Though there is some debate about the specific "rules" of eligibility, the following guidelines for the conditions a person must meet to become a potential Contractor have been established.

ABILITIES

Abilities vary for each Contractor, however each Contractor has the following abilties:

Contractors can still engage in mortal habits [eating/drinking/sleeping/etc] if they so choose, but they do not have to in order to survive.
NOTE:
If a Contractor avoids a certain mortal need for a long enough period of time they will stop experiencing that need. For example, if a Contractor doesn't eat they will cease experiencing hunger, potentially permanently.
Due to the negative affects on psyche, it is therefore not recommended for Contractors to entirely forego mortal habits.Though Contractors can still "sleep", they do not dream.Contractors who use their abilities for reasons other than in service to "The Cause" experience physical pain as a form of punishment.For example, a Contractor using their abilities to save a mortal's life could cause them to suffer intense migraines or randomly break a bone.

A NOTE ON IMMORTALITY

Though contractors are considered "immortal" it should be noted that this refers to functional immortality.
Contractors cannot age or die and they do not need to breathe or sustain themselves as mortals do, but they can be injured.Contractors have enhanced healing capabilities that are conditionally (and holistically) activated.
The general rule of thumb is that regeneration only kicks in when the injury is considered severe enough to impediment a Contractor's ability to serve The Cause. Consider the following examples as a guide:

Summary

Assistant Contractor Elite Specialists, ACEs (plural) or ACE (singular), are mortals who have formed soul contracts with Contractors, pledging service in exchange for demi-immortality, enhanced senses and increased physical ability.ACEs are loyal and experience desire and affection towards their Contractor regardless of their personal beliefs or feelings as a consequence of their soul bond. This experience is one-way.Within the context of their employment with DDM Inc., ACEs are most often used in small squads for minor jobs which don't necessarily require contractor intervention (i.e "MODERATE" or lower).An ACE must obey a direct order from their contractor or their body will begin to degrade.

SUMMARY

SERAPHIM is an organization dedicated to a sole goal : the destabilization and destruction of all known reality.Its motivations for this goal are unknown.SERAPHIM employs all manner of creatures ranging from human to supernatural, known as SERAPHS. Notably, SERAPHIM often recruits ex-DDM employees.Rather than a central base, SERAPHIM utilizes various dimensional pockets known as Safe Havens to congregate. These take many forms, and, similar to DDM Inc HQ, are accessed via specific rooms in the Dead Dog Motel.SERAPHIM's true leadership is unknown, with many claiming some degree of authority over its legions of soldiers. However, there are four KINGS who command SERAPHIM's various operatives :

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• raphael
• chaos
• prism
• chorus

A version of the Dead Dog Motel exists in every connected reality, which is to say a dimension which has been inducted into The Web via reality tear or, rarely, intentional dimensional exploration.While the vast majority of Motel properties are under the direct control of DDM Inc., some locations are under new and exciting management!The Dead Dog Motel got its name from the large sign depicting an (alive) wolf or dog-like creature with some kind fatal injury [beheaded, shot, stabbed, etc.] that sits above the entrance to reception [or reception-like space] of every Motel.
When a contractor approaches a Motel, the dog on the sign will appear to have been killed in the same manner of the contractor's Original Death. It is unknown why this occurs.Visitors to the Motel are recommended to check in and head to their room as soon as possible, as the temporal and interdimensional properties of the Motel can have a harmful impact on sanity, ARC levels, general perception of self, and life.

NOTICE 06/10

The pool is currently CLOSED due to unforeseen circumstances and/or inclement weather. Please do NOT enter the water for your health and safety. If you see anyone in the pool, please alert the closest DDM Inc. operative or reception. Thank you and enjoy your stay!

NO VACANCIES

• Contractors
• ACES
• Seraphs
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KNOWN LOCATIONS

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