Chapter 23: The PurgeIt starts with a phone call: Wendel Wilson, husband of Kalantha and father of six, passes away early on Winterfest morning.
The Alvah's drop by the Wilson residence to pay their condolences and bring Wendel's tombstone home to the family graveyard. Unfortunately, no tombstone or urn is found.
Loario: "I'm so sorry, sweetie!"
Kalantha: "Oh, dad!"
Loario: "Why don't you come and join us at our house for Winterfest?"
Accordingly, they celebrate the holiday, which served somewhat as a distraction.
That is, until grief over his brother's death causes William to overdo it with his magic.
Despite their close bond, Morgaine can't help but laugh maniacally.
Morgaine: "The old fool! Messing with forces he hardly understood."
Perhaps it's only fitting that the two brothers would pass away on the same day, but that thought is hardly a comfort to anyone.
Then, on New Year's Eve, tragedy strikes again, in the most unexpected way.
Fiery Leila, happy Leila - with so much life yet to live - meets with a shocking fate.
While, beloved family pet Nimue finally passes of old age.
And Kalamainu'u? You may recall that she is none too fond of our little Whiskers.
A fateful bite leads to a deadly infection.
Leighton begins to panic. Who wouldn't, with so many back to back deaths in the family, and so many ghosts piling up in the graveyard?
Leighton: "Come with me; I have a plan."
Harrison: "Oh?"
Leighton: "First, we age up."
Leighton: "Then, we celebrate."
Leighton: "Get engaged."
Leighton: "And, when the time is right . . ."
Leighton: "We elope, get the frick away from this haunted house, and never, ever come back!"
Generation One: Loario Alvah (Vampire) – COMPLETE Traits: Music Lover, Cat Lover, Family Oriented
Bonus Trait: Quick Learner
1 Career: Entertainer - Musician 10/10 (5 points).
2 Aspirations: Good Vampire, Master Vampire. Also Nerd Brain, Musical Genius, Mansion Baron, Friend of the World, Fabulously Wealthy, Super Parent, Painter Extraordinaire, Big Happy Family (50 points).
3 Skills: Vampire Lore, Piano, Violin. Also Charisma, Cooking, Dancing, Fitness, Gardening, Gourmet Cooking, Handiness, Logic, Mixology, Painting, Parenting, Research and Debate, Rocket Science, Veterinarian (49 points).
4 Reward Traits: Speed Reader, Frugal, Night Owl, Free Services. Also Observant, Speed Cleaner, Mentor, Morning Sim, Marketable, Creative Visionary, Entrepreneurial, Incredibly Friendly, Beguiling, Savant, Super Green Thumb, Brave (18 points).
5 Gold Metals: Black and White Party, Charity Benefit Party, Spooky Party, Date, Wedding.
6 Good Friends: Kalamainu'u Iona, Vladislaus Straud, Harlow Wilson, Emilia Earnest, Lilith Vatore, Caleb Vatore.
7 Whims: Listen to Classical Music, Play the Violin, Read a Toddler Book to Kalandria, Listen to Any Radio Station, Have a Child, Be Friendly with Vladislaus, Ask Kalamainu'u About Her Day.
8 Museum Items: Feathers
Generation Two: Kalanea Alvah (Mermaid) - COMPLETETraits: Loves the Outdoors, Child of the Ocean, Loyal.
Bonus Trait: Collector.
Toddler: Top-Notch Toddler (2 points)
Child: Artistic Prodigy, Rambunctious Scamp, Social Butterfly, Whiz Kid, Scouts (10 points)
Teen: Admired Icon, Goal Oriented, Video Game Streamer, Computer Club, Compassionate, Mediator, Responsible, Emotional Control, Good Manners (15 points)
1 Career: Conservationist - Marine Biologist 10/10 (5 points).
2 Aspirations: Archaeology Scholar, Jungle Explorer. (10 points).
3 Skills: Archaeology, Logic, Fitness. Also Entrepreneur, Photography, Selvadorian Culture, Video Gaming, Wellness. (16 points).
4 Reward Traits: Forever Fresh, Fertile, Inspired Explorer, Always Welcome (8 points).
5 Gold Metals: Date, House Party, Black and White Bash, Incognito Costume Party, Keg Party.
6 Good Friends: Chandler Goth, Wendel Wilson, Kalantha Avlah, Bradley Sigworth, Brian Lantz, Berjes Markovic.
7 Whims: Express Devotion to a Beloved Sim, Enthuse About the Outdoors, Be Friendly With Loario, Be Mischievous to Chandler, Be Friendly with Chandler, Go on Vacation to Granite Falls, Harvest a Plant, Collect a New Frog.
8 Museum Items: Decorative Eggs.
Generation Three: Morgaine Alvah (Spellcaster)Traits: Over Achiever, Evil, Non-Commital
Bonus Trait: Dastardly
Toddler: Top-Notch Toddler (2 points)
Child: Artistic Prodigy, Rambunctious Scamp, Social Butterfly, Whiz Kid, Scouts (10 points)
Teen: Goal Oriented, Video Game Streamer, Chess Club, Insensitive, Mediator, Responsible, Emotional Control, Good Manners (12 points)
Miscellaneous:Portraits: Vladislaus Straud, Harlow Wilson, Loario Alvah, Kalamainu'u Iona, William Wilson, Kalanea Alvah, Leighton Alvah (7 points)
Graveyard: Vladislaus Straud (Vampire, Sunlight), Harlow Wilson (Spellcaster, Sauna) William Wilson, (Spellcaster Overload), Leila Alvah (Electrocution), Kalamainu'u Iona (Mermaid, Rabid Rodent Fever) (18 points)
Collections: Aliens, Decorative Eggs, Feathers, Space Rocks, Space Prints, Postcards4 (60 points)
Notes: While I intentionally killed off both Kalamainu'u and William - and let Nimue die of old age - Leila's death was truly an accident. I thought when I told Loario to use his insta-repair on it, the matter was concluded, but the audio device on the coffee table there bugged out and was unfixable. Leila came along and sat there trying to fix it for goodness knows only how long before it got her. The offending audio device was promptly deleted.