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The Alchimia Sanguinis is a booklet
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@ -4,12 +4,14 @@ The diary of [[James Davenport]] was gifted to him on [[First Day]] in the Year
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# Content
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The diary contains a drawing of a sailboat braving the sea, with a man wearing a captains hat on the bow of the ship. The drawing is signed "by jacob".
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The diary contains a drawing of a sailboat braving the sea, with a person wearing a captains hat on the bow of the ship. The drawing is signed "by jacob".
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![[Drawing by Jacob Davenport.jpg]]
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## Preface
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Preface.png]]
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> To my love James
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>-X-
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> Sara
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> jacob
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## Hoarfrost 1
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 1.png]]
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> Today, we celebrate First Day, the beginning of the Year of the Wolf. Sara and I stayed up all night, watching the stars fade into the sunrise. The children hung their paper wishing stars on the old oak tree in Saffir Park. This diary was a gift from them. I promised to write in it every day.
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## Hoarfrost 2
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 2.png]]
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> The docks were incredibly busy today. All the cargo for the upcoming journey was hoisted aboard with uncanny efficiency. Things are very tightly run, not even so much as a glance at the contents of the shipment or a friendly chat with the workers. And rightly so.
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## Hoarfrost 3
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> It's been a long dat of reviewing manifests. This one, short journey had more paperwork than all of my career combined it seems. But when dealing with politics and bureaucrats, I suppose it's better to be thorough.
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> Yasmin, as always, is one step ahead of me and seems to be dealing with the paperwork better than I am. I'm glad to have her on my side for this one.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 3.png]]
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> It's been a long day of reviewing manifests. This one, short journey had more paperwork than all of my career combined it seems. But when dealing with politics and bureaucrats, I suppose it's better to be thorough.
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>
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## Hoarfrost 4
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 4.png]]
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> If I didn't know better, I'd say this mission was for a king's ransom. Marcus delivered yet <u>another</u> stack of sealed letters this morning, directly from House Aelerion. I just hope all this cloak-and-dagger doesn't stir up rumors among the crew. They trust me, and I don't want to give them a reason to feel otherwise.
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## Hoarfrost 5
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 5.png]]
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> We set sail from Varlaine with a full hold, weather fair, spirits high. The crew knows the importance of this mission: we are determined to see it through to the end.
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>
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> Though I miss Sara and the boys already, I take comfort in knowing that I will be back soon, and likely will not be at sea for a while after.
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## Hoarfrost 6
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 6.png]]
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> Encountered strong winds today, but the Mariner handles beautifully. Though I always miss my home, the sea always feels like a welcome sight.
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The page contains a drawing of a seashell.
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## Hoarfrost 7
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 7.png]]
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> A thick fog has settled over the water, lingering longer than expected. Navigation is still on course and the weather is otherwise calm, so we press on.
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The page contains a drawing of a squid.
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## Hoarfrost 8
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 8.png]]
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> The fog persists. The crew grows uneasy. They seem agitated, though I cannot say by what. I cannot shake the feeling that something is wrong; but this mission is too important to abandon on just a hunch.
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## Hoarfrost 9
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoardfrost 9-2.png]]
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> A crewman jumped overboard in the early hours of the morning, claiming we are cursed. We tried to stop him, but it was as if he had been more fearful of us than of the waters below. Some of the crew petitioned for us to turn around. We discussed it among the senior staff but ultimately decided against it. We thought perhaps we had caught something from the tinned food, as these strange occurrences started after consuming some of it. We tossed it out, instead choosing to rely on our fresh supply. With rationing, it should last us until the day of our arrival. Once in [[Cap Lumière]], we will all undergo medical evaluation.
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## ~~Ha~~ Hoarfrost 10
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 10.png]]
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> The fog has grown ~~he~~ heavier. I consulted with Yasmin, if perhaps she had any visions that could help us. "**All I see is blood**" she told ~~m~~ me
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## Hoarfrost 11
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Hoarfrost 11.png]]
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> I have no fear .
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>
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> The veil has been pulled from my eyes .
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The last pages of the diary are an assorted collection of single sentences, all on their own page. The handwriting is no longer messy.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 1.png]]
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> We are not lost. We are found.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 2.png]]
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> there is nothing to fear
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 3.png]]
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> We go now
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 4.png]]
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> to fulfill what is meant to be.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 5.png]]
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> Where the cliffs
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 6.png]]
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> meet the storm's rage.
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> This is not the end.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 7.png]]
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> This is not the end.
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![[Diary of James Davenport - Last Pages 8.png]]
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> It is the <span style="font-variant:small-caps;">beginning.</span>
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![[The Interceptor.jpg]]
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The Interceptor was the ship of [[Oscar Viago]]. While he was hired labor for [[Brotherhood of Coin]], it was the fastest ship in the [[House Aelerion|Aelerion]] navy.
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The Interceptor is the ship of [[Oscar Viago]]. Since he is hired labor for [[Brotherhood of Coin]], it is the fastest ship in the [[House Aelerion|Aelerion]] navy.
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# Voyages
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When the party used The Interceptor to retrace the steps of [[The Mariner's Fortune]] the captain was [[Oscar Viago]]. There was a skeleton crew aboard. A diving suit was available, and there were two carrier pigeons for sending messages back to the [[Brotherhood of Coin Headquarters]].
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![[The Mariner (by Andy Walsh).jpg]]
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The Mariner's Fortune was the flagship of the [[Brotherhood of Coin]] navy.
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The Mariner's Fortune is the flagship of the [[Brotherhood of Coin]] navy.
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On it's presumably accursed voyage it had a complement of 100 sailors. The captain was [[James Davenport]], with [[Yasmin De La Cruz]] as second in command.
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# Voyages
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## Delivering Embersteel to Cap Lumiere
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On Hoarfrost 5 The Mariner's Fortune set sail for [[Cap Lumière]] to deliver Embersteel. It's complement was 100 sailors, including captain [[James Davenport]] and [[Yasmin De La Cruz]] as second in command.
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Crofton Dudley was a rascal and a scoundrel living in [[Varlaine]]. When the [[Brotherhood of Coin]] needed subterfuge, Crofton was always ready to lend a hand, for the right price.
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Crofton Dudley is a rascal and a scoundrel living in [[Varlaine]]. When the [[Brotherhood of Coin]] needs subterfuge, Crofton is always ready to lend a hand. For the right price.
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He wore cheap cologne, a nice coat, and had a mustache. Most people in his life tended to avoid him since he was deemed not cool. Contrary to popular belief, he smelled quite nice. This puzzled his close friends [[Magnus Brand]] and [[Marie Beaumont]] whenever they were together.
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He wears cheap cologne, a nice coat, and has a mustache. Most people in his life tend to avoid him since he is deemed not cool. Contrary to popular belief, he smells quite nice. This puzzles his close friends [[Magnus Brand]] and [[Marie Beaumont]] whenever they are together.
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## Early life
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### Crystalum Academy
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In his teens Crofton went to the [[Crystalum Academy]]. Passing his lessons with ease, he sought challenge by stealing all the precious gems from the headmaster.
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In his teens Crofton went to business school at the [[Crystalum Academy]]. Passing his lessons with ease, he sought challenge by stealing all the precious gems from the headmaster.
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Isaac Davenport was a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Nathaniel Davenport]] and [[Jacob Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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Isaac Davenport is a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Nathaniel Davenport]] and [[Jacob Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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Jacob Davenport was a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Nathaniel Davenport]] and [[Isaac Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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Jacob Davenport is a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Nathaniel Davenport]] and [[Isaac Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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James Davenport was the captain of [[The Mariner's Fortune]]. He was known as a strategic man.
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James Davenport is the captain of [[The Mariner's Fortune]]. He is known as a strategic man.
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## Family
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James was a devout family man. Married to [[Sara Davenport]], together they had 3 sons: [[Isaac Davenport]], [[Nathaniel Davenport]], and [[Jacob Davenport]].
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James is a devout family man. Married to [[Sara Davenport]], together they have 3 sons: [[Isaac Davenport]], [[Nathaniel Davenport]], and [[Jacob Davenport]].
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On [[First Day]] 1724 his family gifted him a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1], in which he kept a close account of his final days on The Mariner's Fortune.
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Loukas Athanassiou was the helmsman of [[The Interceptor]].
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Loukas Athanassiou is the helmsman of [[The Interceptor]].
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He was known as a bit of a blunt man. He respected the skills and labor of other people.
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He is known as a bit of a blunt man. He respects the skills and labor of other people.
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## Early life
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Magnus Brand was a Seer of [[The Order of the Arisen]]. When asked, he would perform duties for the [[Brotherhood of Coin]].
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Magnus Brand is a Seer of [[The Order of the Arisen]]. On occasion, he performs duties for the [[Brotherhood of Coin]].
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Magnus was tall, lanky, thin, had long hair, and had a pale skin. He seemed unable to grow a proper beard.
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Magnus is tall, lanky, thin, has long hair, and a pale skin. He seems unable to grow a proper beard.
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He wore a minimalist church attire. Within the folds of his vestments, he hid a small amulet with a carving of and eye.
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He wears a minimalist church attire. Within the folds of his vestments, he hides a small amulet with a carving of an eye.
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## Early life
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Magnus was born on the 24th of Hoarfrost.
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Orphaned due to flood at a young age
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He saw something underwater with many eyes
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He grew up in a Arisen orphanage.
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He still searches for that experience.
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Marie was a city guard in [[Varlaine]]. On occasion, she did work for the [[Brotherhood of Coin]].
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Marie is a city guard in [[Varlaine]]. On occasion she works for the [[Brotherhood of Coin]].
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## Early life
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Marie was born on the 27th of Hoarfrost 1689 in Varlaine.
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Marie was born on the 27th of Hoarfrost 1689 in [[Saint Corneille]]. Her mother was part of the [[unnamed faction]].
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Nathaniel Davenport was a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Isaac Davenport]] and [[Jacob Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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Nathaniel Davenport is a son of [[James Davenport]] and [[Sara Davenport]]. On [[First Day]] 1724 he, together with his mother and brothers [[Isaac Davenport]] and [[Jacob Davenport]], gifted his father a [[Diary of James Davenport|diary]][^1].
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![[Captain Viago.jpg]]
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Oscar Viago was the captain of [[The Interceptor]]. He was born in 1676.
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Oscar Viago is the captain of [[The Interceptor]]. He was born in 1676.
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# Career
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Viago spend his much of his early career in the navy of [[House Aelerion]]. After many years he transitioned into freelancing, providing his services mainly for the [[Brotherhood of Coin]]. He used to be a pirate hunter.
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His working relationship with the Brotherhood means his ship, [[The Interceptor]], is insured against all kinds of damage and calamities. While this contract is was in effect all assignments by the Brotherhood had precedence over any other. Viago preferred taking challenging assignments.
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His working relationship with the Brotherhood means his ship, [[The Interceptor]], is insured against all kinds of damage and calamities. While this contract is in effect all assignments by the Brotherhood have precedence over any other. Viago prefers taking challenging assignments.
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He mainly worked with the same crew, consisting of :
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He mainly works with the same crew, consisting of :
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- First Mate - [[Eleanor Darrow]]
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- Navigator - [[Tariq Bashar]]
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![[Rael, the Arisen (by Anato Finnstark).jpg]]
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Rael was the Goddes worshipped by [[The Order of the Arisen]].
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Rael is the Goddess worshipped by [[The Order of the Arisen]].
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Tariq Bashar was the navigator on [[The Interceptor]]. He was born somewhere around 1665 in [[Asad]].
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Tariq Bashar is the navigator on [[The Interceptor]]. He was born somewhere around 1665 in [[Asad]].
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## Childhood
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### Al-Amir
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Crystalum Academy was an academy in [[Varlaine]].
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Crystalum Academy is an academy in [[Varlaine]].
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## Notable alumni
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- [[Crofton Dudley]]
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- [[Crofton Dudley]] - Business Degree
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type: session
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date: 2024-12-23
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fc-category: Sessions
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summary:
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<< [[Session 003|Previous Session]] || [[Session 005|Next Session]] >>
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## Session Summary
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> The party arrived in Caelmire on the 25th of Hoarfrost to investigate the Mariner's Fortune, which had mysteriously docked in the harbor. Initial inquiries revealed that the crew vanished under strange circumstances shortly after docking on the 12th. A search of the ship uncovered diaries documenting the captain's descent into madness and the shipment of Embersteel undisturbed.
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>
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> The group later explored the village, speaking with elder Nannouk Innana and learning about failed communications with Varlaine.
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> ^summary
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# Calendar
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```calendarium
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```
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# Recap
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![[Session 003#^summary]]
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# Log
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## Caelmire
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![[Caelmire (by Cyril Tahmassebi).jpg]]
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At six in the morning on the 25th of Hoarfrost, the party arrived in [[Caelmire]]. [[The Mariner's Fortune]] was docked in its harbor, seemingly deserted. A carrier pigeon named [[Olivièr]] was sent towards [[Varlaine]] with news of the Mariner’s location, and that the investigation would begin shortly. Instructions were left to send another envoy if no word was received from the party within three days.
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Crofton climbed into the crow's nest of [[The Interceptor]] and to survey the surroundings. Besides a few people starting their day, the village seemed calm and peaceful. No signs of life were seen aboard the Mariner. On the docks, a group of five people approached The Interceptor: a dockworker and four priests. [[Maxwell McKinlay]] was asked to join [[Magnus Brand]], [[Marie Beaumont]], and [[Crofton Dudley]] in exploring The Mariner's Fortune, since his knowledge of a ships condition could prove useful in determining the status of the ship and her crew.
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Exiting The Interceptor the group was greeted by dockmaster [[Corvin]] and [[Elios|Father Elios]]. Magnus greeted the clerics with the customary Greeting of the Arisen. Corvin explains that the Mariner had docked in Caelmire late at night on the 12th of Hoarfrost. Captain [[James Davenport]] requested repairs for an unspecified "incident," though the ship appeared undamaged from the outside. Some crew members ventured into town for a bite to eat, but by morning the entire crew had vanished. When questioned about any unusual behavior from the crew, Corvin evaded the question.
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Corvin and the town elder boarded the Mariner to investigate, but they found no one. Due to Caelmire neutrality position between the houses, meaning that they have an agreement with [[House Aelerion]], [[House Renaux]], and [[House Guissard]] to not interfere with any business of theirs, and in turn they will treat Caelmire as neutral ground, they could not force any locked doors on the Mariner, and thus were unable to continue any more than the top deck.. This agreement includes a clause that Caelmire is to help any of the house equally when it comes to emergency situation, like the Mariner requesting aid, while prohibiting them from asking any questions.
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Father Elios, a cleric of [[Grand Cathedral of the Arisen]], mentioned that they had sent a letter to Varlaine on the 13th of Hoarfrost, twelve days ago. They assumed that that letter was the reason The Interceptor was here now., though that message had never reached Varlaine. Magnus feels uneasy in the presence of the clerics.
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Father Elios also recounted the plague that had afflicted the island late the previous year, likely brought by a sailor. Symptoms included stomach pains, vomiting, and dehydration, claiming five lives before a cure was distributed. Though a month had passed since the plague’s eradication, a lingering fatigue still hung over the island.
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While Magnus and Marie conversed with Corvin and Father Elios, Crofton slipped away to the dockmaster's office. There, he discovered a log entry describing the arrival of the Mariner just like Corvin described, including the request for materials for hull repairs. He also found a note from [[Sithka|Doctor Sithka]] with a recipe for medicine for a to Crofton unknown disease. The medicine consisted of ginger root, elderberry, rose hip, and thyme.
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When Crofton returned to the group they grabbed some fried fish for breakfast, and proceeded to investigate the Mariner.
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## The Mariner's Fortune
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![[The Mariner (by Andy Walsh).jpg]]
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Boarding The Mariner's Fortune by way of the gangplank, Magnus is struck by another vision: the faint, mournful cry of a raven, and the sound of wings beating against the wind. He smelled woodsmoke and ash, and the distinct iron tang of blood. The silhouette of a person came into form, their appearance obscured. A knife is held in one hand, while the other drips with blood onto a beach of white sand. Wherever the blood falls, dark tendrils spread like creeping vines, reaching ever closer and closer. The form reached their bloodied hand out to Magnus and all at once the dark tendrils rushed forward. Just as they are about to touch him, he was encased in the dark wings of a giant raven, and the vision faded. Magnus shares this with the group.
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The Mariner's deck was pristine, and Maxwell confirmed the ship has been left in immaculate condition. The entrances continuing to the Captain's Quarters and to the lower decks were both locked. Crofton masterfully lockpicked the Captain's Quarters.
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### Captain's Quarters
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The quarters were lavish and neatly organized. Davenport's captain hat was still here, as was a key to the lower decks of the ship. An open logbook documented the Mariner’s journey until the 8th of Hoarfrost, noting daily wind, speed, and weather conditions. Nearby, the [[Diary of James Davenport]] detailed a sinister descent into madness, beginning on the 8th of Hoarfrost and culminating in complete mental collapse by the 11th. The diary concluded with several pages of unsettling calm.
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At the helm, the ship's wheel was locked in place, a standard practice when docking according to Maxwell.
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### Kitchen & Crew Quarters
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Entering the belly of the ship the party first entered the kitchen. It had also been recently cleaned, but the fresh food had been eaten at by rats. The crew quarters were investigated next, providing the same insights. Diaries found in the personal affects of some of the sailors followed the same pattern as Davenport's diary.
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### Cargo hold
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The cargo hold appeared untouched. No cannonballs were missing, suggesting the Mariner had not engaged in combat. Magnus and Marie searched the crates for the stowed [[Embersteel]] while Crofton and Maxwell examined the ship for damage. After 45 minutes, the group located enough Embersteel to outfit a platoon of 25-30 soldiers. The hold included:
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- Armor (grieves, gauntlets)
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- Scimitars
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- Greatswords
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- Arrows tipped with Embersteel
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Crofton and Maxwell’s inspection revealed no structural damage to the Mariner. Maxwell returned to The Interceptor while Crofton went down to the cargo hold to help Magnus and Marie. They returned all Embersteel to its original place, while Magnus made sure to remember which crates had Embersteel and which did not.
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Back aboard The Interceptor, the party conferred with [[Oscar Viago]] and [[Eleanor Darrow]]. Details of the Embersteel were kept confidential, and a small rotating detail was assigned to guard the Mariner.
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## Longhouse
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![[Caelmire Settlement (by Patrick Jensen).jpg]]
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The party ventured into the village proper. A small square was nestled between the trees bearing way for an assortment of shops, inn's and homes. Crofton buys a second dagger for himself.
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At the end of the square is located a building made of sturdy driftwood and dark stone encapsulating the Elder's Longhouse and the [[Temple of Three]]. Inside, three alcoves lined the back wall, each dedicated to a different spirit.
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- [[Ymros, the Raven King|Ymros]]’ alcove was dark and solemn, lit only by the faint glow of silver lanterns. A carved raven’s skull rested upon a black stone pedestal, surrounded by offerings of feathers and small, carved figurines.
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- [[Sedna]]’s alcove glimmered in the light of polished shells set into the wood. A shallow basin of water reflected the faint blue glow of a pearl that rested at its center. Small tokens of gratitude—fishbones, beads, and strands of seaweed—were scattered around its base.
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- [[Moran]]’s alcove felt alive, draped in moss and crowned with antlers. A living tree root twisted up from the floor, encircling a slab of amber embedded with an ancient insect.
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At the temple's center stood a circular stone altar adorned with carved depictions of ravens, waves, and entwined branches.
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The village elder, [[Nannouk Innana]], greeted the party. She explained that on the 12th of Hoarfrost she was performing an offering on the beach when the Mariner docked in the harbor. Their arrival was unexpected since most visitations of ships this size should be announced in advance. She met Davenport as he disembarked, and got an uneasy feeling from his and his crew's demeanor.
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Messages from Varlaine sent on the 20th of Hoarfrost inquiring about the Mariner’s whereabouts never reached Caelmire. Similarly, messages from Caelmire sent on the 13th to Varlaine also went undelivered.
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