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'''The Promethean Foundation''' is a private organization with a mission to sponsor research in parapsychology and related fields. The institute was founded in 1908 through private donations and is administered by a board of directors. Grants are given by the institute to fund a number of areas of private and public research. The institute also funds a number of scholarships and grant programs for university students who are pursuing studies related to parapsychology. | '''The Promethean Foundation''' is a private organization with a mission to sponsor research in parapsychology and related fields. The institute was founded in 1908 through private donations and is administered by a board of directors. Grants are given by the institute to fund a number of areas of private and public research. The institute also funds a number of scholarships and grant programs for university students who are pursuing studies related to parapsychology. | ||
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Revision as of 02:21, 5 November 2012
The Promethean Foundation is a private organization with a mission to sponsor research in parapsychology and related fields. The institute was founded in 1908 through private donations and is administered by a board of directors. Grants are given by the institute to fund a number of areas of private and public research. The institute also funds a number of scholarships and grant programs for university students who are pursuing studies related to parapsychology.
Research Initiatives
In 1924 the foundation announced the funding of a dream study institute in Los Angeles. The program was designed and supervised by Dr. Jeffrey Parkman, who went on to become Foundation director in 1925 with the death of founder Gerhard Thuringer.
The disastrous 1930 Pabodie Expedition to Antarctica was co-sponsored by the Foundation along with Miskatonic University.
Foundation Directors
| Gerhard Thuringer | (1908-1925) |
| Jeffrey Parkman | (1925-1950) |
| Quentin Devereux | (1950-1953) |
| Magdalena Carter | (1953- ) |
Previous Prometheans
| Name | Term of Service | Current Status |
|---|---|---|
| Zephyr Adams | 1952-1964 | MIA |
| Magdalena Carter | 1932-1942 | Retired |
| Evangeline Crowe | 1942-1943 | MIA |
| Harriet Hartford | 1952-1954 | KIA |
| Robin Finch-Marten | 1942-1943 | MIA |
| Mycroft Jones | 1932-1942 | KIA |
| Niles Kiplinger | 1934-1942 | MIA |
| Ramona Kiplinger | 1934-1937 | KIA |
| Gabrielle Marceau | 1936-1942 | KIA |
| Terence Questor | 1937-1942 | MIA |
| Eliza Shanksworth | 1942-1943 | MIA |
| David Spencer | 1932-1934 | MIA |
| Daniel Van Helsing | 1952-1961 | KIA |
| Samuel Weiser | 1952-1959 | Retired |
The Foundation as Patron
Point Cost: 20 points
Power: A fairly powerful organization (10 points)
Frequency of Appearance: Fairly often (roll of 9 or less) (x1)
Special Enhancements: Supplies useful equipment in excess of starting wealth (+100%)