Much like its subject matter,South of Midnightcomes to a complicated, uneasy conclusion.
[Warning: Major spoilers for South of Midnight.]
Hazel relinquishes her magic bottle to Lacey after a brief reunion, and the fight against Kooshma continues.
Instead, Roux reappears, assuring Hazel that her mother is safely back in Prospero.
Said favor is bringing a hairbrush to Bunny, Hazel’s grandmother.
He calls the brush “a one-way trip to Kooshma.”
The house is now overrun with the Stigma Bunny has caused.
Bunny appears touched by the idea, takes Roux’s hand, and disappears with him.
Bunny refuses to accept help, though; she’s convinced she can’t move on.
“There is a town for folks who can’t move on.
Lacey stands as a direct foil to Bunny, living modestly and helping those in need.
You chose a hard road for yourself.
“Hazel replies, “I know.”
There may be a fine line, but it’s also blurred.
Hazel could have provided justice to Rhubarb for his abuse of his brother, Benjy.
In “South of Midnight,” players follow Hazel, a young woman navigating a surreal, Southern Gothic landscape in search of her mother after a devastating hurricane. As a newly awakened “Weaver,” Hazel confronts creatures from Southern folklore, such as Two-Toed Tom and Huggin’ Molly, using her magical abilities to mend spiritual wounds.
She could have dispensed punishment to Two-Toed Tom, and to Jolene for her role in his creation.
She could have made sure Laurent never harmed anyone as the Rougarou again.
She could have finished off Huggin' Molly herself for seemingly kidnapping children.
Under Kooshma’s purview, Bunny will be consumed by what has already dominated her life.
In contrast, Hazel and Lacey sacrifice personal comfort to help others.
In “South of Midnight,” players follow Hazel, a young woman navigating a surreal, Southern Gothic landscape in search of her mother after a devastating hurricane. As a newly awakened “Weaver,” Hazel confronts creatures from Southern folklore, such as Two-Toed Tom and Huggin’ Molly, using her magical abilities to mend spiritual wounds.
