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Les Corsairs de la Morte was a pirate gang terrorizing the [[Cerulean Sea]] until the early 1600's[^1].
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3 of the deceased pirates reanimated again in 1724, attacking [[Magnus Brand]], [[Marie Beaumont]], and [[Crofton Dudley]] on the [[Varlaine]] beach[^2].
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[^1]: [[Session 001#The Library]]
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[^2]: [[Session 002#The Beach]]
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Embersteel is a material only found in the [[Argent Mountains]]. It's main characteristic is that it is moldable, but never loses its strength.
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Embersteel is a material only found in the [[Argent Mountains]]. It's main characteristic is that it is moldable, but never loses its strength. It has a subtle orange glow across its surface, like the embers of a dying fire trapped within the metal.
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It was recently discovered, and [[House Aelerion]] has been extracting and processing it in hopes to better combat the [[Scourged]].
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First Day is a celebration in [[Cantallar]] of the first day of a new year.
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![[Hunters (by Anato Finnstark).jpg]]
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![[Hunters (by Anato Finnstark).jpg]]
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Hunters are a secretive order forged in the crucible of desperation, sworn to combat the unknown and the monstrous. Those that wish to become a Hunter must undergo a harrowing initiation: consuming the blood of a [[Scourged]], a ritual that binds them to the essence of their prey. This blood grants them a heightened awareness of and strength against the unnatural and protects them from its influence, but comes with a price—a perpetual struggle to maintain their humanity. The ranks of the Hunters are as varied as they are fearsome, caring little for a recruit’s origins, so long as they have the resolve to face what lurks beyond the light.
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![[The Mariner (by Andy Walsh).jpg]]
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The Mariner's Fortune was the flagship of the [[House Renaux|Renaux]] navy.
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On it's presumably accursed voyage it had a complement of 100 sailors. The captain was [[James Davenport]]. The second in command was [[Yasmin De La Cruz]].
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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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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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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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## 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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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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[^1][[Diary of James Davenport#Hoarfrost 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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[^1][[Diary of James Davenport#Hoarfrost 1]]
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James Davenport is a strategic man.
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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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## 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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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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[^1][[Diary of James Davenport#Hoarfrost 1]]
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Loukas Athanassiou was the helmsman of [[The Mariner's Fortune]].
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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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## Early life
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Loukas was born in [[Asad]].
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Birthday is 24th of Hoarfrost
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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 was tall, lanky, thin, had long hair, and had a pale skin. He seemed 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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## Early life
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Magnus was born on the 24th of Hoarfrost.
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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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## Early life
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Marie was born on the 27th of Hoarfrost 1689 in Varlaine.
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Birthday on 27th of Hoarfrost
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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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[^1][[Diary of James Davenport#Hoarfrost 1]]
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![[Rael, the Arisen (by Anato Finnstark).jpg]]
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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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Crystalum Academy was an academy in [[Varlaine]].
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## Notable alumni
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- [[Crofton Dudley]]
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![[View of Varlaine from the Sea (by Cyril Tahmassebi).jpg]]
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On the 21st of Hoarfrost, in the year 1724, a letter was delivered to three individuals: [[Marie]], a guard of the city of [[Varlaine]]; [[Magnus Brand]], a Seer of the [[Grand Cathedral of the Arisen]]; and [[Crofton Dudley]], a not-stinky man.
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On the 21st of Hoarfrost, in the year 1724, a letter was delivered to three individuals: [[Marie Beaumont]], a guard of the city of [[Varlaine]]; [[Magnus Brand]], a Seer of the [[Grand Cathedral of the Arisen]]; and [[Crofton Dudley]], a not-stinky man.
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> To my trusted associates
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- Marie focused on the Shattered Isles. She learned that the region had once been plagued by sea monsters, but with the invention of gunpowder and improved defenses, such attacks had ceased. Pirates, once a significant threat, had all but disappeared after a massive battle between two pirate clans 100 years ago.
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- Crofton researched amulets, discovering that such items could be linked to ancient gods and forgotten religions.
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- Magnus delved into information about the Scourged. He found that those who came into contact with the Scourged were susceptible to [[The Taint]], a condition that rots the body from within and eventually transforms the afflicted into a Scourged. Additionally, he uncovered a passage about the worship of [[Ymros, the Raven King]], in the Shattered Isles:
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>Ymros, the Raven King, guardian of the veil and keeper of souls, presides where the boundaries between life and death blur. Among the scattered communities of the Shattered Isles, worship of Ymros was common, and a yearly festival was dedicated to this mysterious spirit. It is said that those seeking protection from restless dead would don black feathers and ceremonial garb, embodying the visage of the Raven King to ward off malevolent forces and claim his watchful favor.
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> [!quote]
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> Ymros, the Raven King, guardian of the veil and keeper of souls, presides where the boundaries between life and death blur. Among the scattered communities of the Shattered Isles, worship of Ymros was common, and a yearly festival was dedicated to this mysterious spirit. It is said that those seeking protection from restless dead would don black feathers and ceremonial garb, embodying the visage of the Raven King to ward off malevolent forces and claim his watchful favor.
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- Accompanying the text was a painting of a man cloaked in dark plumage, a beak-shaped mask cast over solemn eyes. On a sketch from a different angle you see the same stone-etched amulet strung around his neck. Beneath the images, a caption reads:
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> [!quote]
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> Bear his mark to become his ward; the Raven’s protection is a double-edged sword.
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After reading this passage Magnus received another vision, this time of a man on a beach dressed in a suit of raven feathers performing some kind of ritual. He again relayed this to the party. He did not relay the feeling that Ymros is calling out to him.
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## The Beach
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The bodies of the sailors of [[The Mariner's Fortune]] had washed up on the beach east of [[Varlaine]]. [[Marie]], [[Magnus Brand]], and [[Crofton Dudley]] arrived at the scene in a carriage around 8 PM on the 22nd of Hoarfrost, and stood out looking at the vast darkness of the nightly sea. The area where the bodies had been discovered was cordoned off with red tape, courtesy of the [[Brotherhood of Coin]]. As Crofton stepped into the restricted zone, a skeletal hand erupted from beneath the sand and grabbed him.
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The bodies of the sailors of [[The Mariner's Fortune]] had washed up on the beach east of [[Varlaine]]. [[Marie Beaumont]], [[Magnus Brand]], and [[Crofton Dudley]] arrived at the scene in a carriage around 8 PM on the 22nd of Hoarfrost, and stood out looking at the vast darkness of the nightly sea. The area where the bodies had been discovered was cordoned off with red tape, courtesy of the [[Brotherhood of Coin]]. As Crofton stepped into the restricted zone, a skeletal hand erupted from beneath the sand and grabbed him.
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- [[Magnus Brand]] caught a shad and offered it to Pablo, who ran of with the fish without thanking Magnus.
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- [[Crofton Dudley]] caught a can of preserved peaches. It had been expired for a couple of years and smelled horribly.
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- [[Marie]] caught a pristine lobster. While appreciating her catch, she got pinched and she threw the lobster into the kitchen.
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- [[Marie Beaumont]] caught a pristine lobster. While appreciating her catch, she got pinched and she threw the lobster into the kitchen.
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Later, during dinnertime, the crew got together to enjoy an assorted diner of bread, cheese, beer, peas, and more. The previously caught lobster was smoked and served with herb butter, while Crofton shared a bottle of classy wine, stolen from the [[Clearwater]] docks.
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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]], 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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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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