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| =Champions of Eden=
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| ==The Mansion Massacre==
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| |location=[[Holland Park]], [[London]], [[England]]
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| '''The Mansion Massacre''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref>
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| ==Chapter introduction==
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| Dr. [[Zixuan Long]] is an archaeologist and researcher, who boasts extensive expertise in the [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]]. Employed by [[Abstergo Industries]], Dr. Long's fascination with [[Isu|Precursor]] relics and artifacts led him to discover a [[Staff of Eden]] probably belonging to [[Seth]], the [[Egyptian mythology|Egyptian god]] of chaos, desert, and storms (whose Isu origins have yet to be studied in any detail). In time, his interest in Seth's mythical figure grew into an obsession, leading him to believe he had been chosen to fulfill a prophecy, and that he would eventually sail across the sky on the {{Wiki|Solar barque|Boat}} of the [[Sun]] of [[Ra]] to deal with [[Apep|Apophis]], the [[Snake|serpent]] god of darkness and disorder.
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| Delving deeper into his research, Dr. Long uncovered how the Staff was directly connected to other Pieces of Eden: a set of [[Ring of Eden|rings]] bestowed upon Seth's so-called champions. Accessing secret archives and files, he discovered that two of these rings were already in the Order's possession, kept in the private vault of a high Templar member named [[Aleksandr Omovich]]. Dr. Long contacted Omovich to organize a meeting in his [[Omovich mansion|villa]], with the pretext of showcasing the recently discovered [[Staff of Seth]] and illustrating its connections with the two rings in Omovich's custody.
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| | |colspan="2" style="background:#00A690; font-size:100%; color:#ffffff;"|'''Contracts''' |
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| | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZUCphNBfXI Assassin Contracts] (121) |
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| | |colspan="2" style="background:#00A690; font-size:100%; color:#ffffff;"|'''Local Events''' |
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| | |[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FlxOX0aQ5o Monkey Business] (3) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CxOCOquMJnc Cat Distribution System] (1) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXxLCX_7k40 Black Market Shopping] (1) • [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p9yiZEO9qw A Moment Of Freedom] (2)<!-- |
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| | [The Golden Locket] |
| | [Beat the Chest] |
| | [Crow's Nest] |
| | [Tilting at Windmills] |
| | [Tithes Paid] |
| | [Simple Performance] |
| | [The Cursed Trinket] |
| | [Visitor of Poor] |
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| | [Divine Secret Kept] |
| | Spiteful Soldier |
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| Once there, Dr. Long was able to activate a ring, and by using its powers on an assistant he brought with him, he created his own champion. The assistant underwent an illusory transformation, gained superhuman powers, and carried out a dreadful massacre under the control of the staff wielded by Dr. Long.
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| ==Description==
| | https://consolepulse.com/multiplatform/assassins-creed/guides/all-21-local-events-guide-ac-black-flag-resynced |
| ''An odd incident at the private residence of Aleksandr Omovich—[[Abstergo Industries|Abstergo]] executive and suspected [[Templars|Templar]]—has raised alarm within the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]], prompting the decision to dispatch a [[The Crew|Crew]] of [[Assassins]] to investigate. An unknown assailant murdered the mansion's private security guards and several members of the staff. What's most unsettling is the manner in which some of the victims were killed: they were completely exsanguinated.<br><br>The PCs are entrusted to carry out the investigations by none other than [[Gavin Banks]], veteran Assassin and former [[Assassin leader|leader]] of the [[British Brotherhood of Assassins|Brotherhood]] in [[England]]. He tasks them with recovering the surveillance footage from the villa's security systems, in order to find out what really happened.<br><br>A message left at a drone drop point recites:''
| | https://www.gamerguides.com/assassins-creed-black-flag-resynced/guide/walkthrough/local-quests/all-local-event-locations-and-rewards |
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| |Text=Dear Assassins,<br><br>I trust this message finds you in good health and safety, as its content is of the utmost urgency.<br><br>Recent events at the mansion of one Aleksandr Omovich in [[Holland Park]] demand immediate investigation. He was an Abstergo high executive, doubtlessly a member of the Order. Given your proximity to the area, your cell has been tasked with this crucial mission.<br><br>Disturbing reports refer to a nightmarish incident, with at least nine members of the house staff massacred, an unknown number of private security personnel, and Omovich himself counted among the victims. Even more unsettling is the claim of a homeless man interviewed by local news, who reported to have witnessed "the devil" leaving the villa and flying into the night.<br><br>Abstergo's intensive efforts to suppress information about the incident are of the most significant concern. Still, the [[police]] arrived before their squads for one time, and cordoned off the place to investigate the crime.<br><br>Now, I need you to recover the surveillance footage from the villa's security systems and whatever will help us understand what happened. While you proceed with the investigation, I'll reach your cell's hideout. Meet you there.<br><br>P.S.: Exercise caution but act with swiftness, and always remember:<br><br>[[The Creed|Nothing is true]]; everything is permitted.<br><br>G.B.}} | | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvN9w-hlpM8 |
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| | |colspan="2" style="background:#FF0000; font-size:100%; color:#ffffff;"|'''Not touching yet''' |
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| ==Intro== | | ==Side Quests== |
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| | ===Blackbeard's Treasure=== |
| The Assassins must search for clues while evading Police surveillance. The following information can be found depending on their approach:
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Blackbeard's hidden his Treasure in a poxy Riddle.'' |
| *''The Video'' The Police have already collected the footage from the mansion's security system. The Crew's only chance to get it is by stealing or copying it from the evidence repository located in the main hall of the mansion. | | [] |
| *''Eyewitness'' [[Rob]] is a respectable 57 year-old homeless man. Most of the time, he can be found feeding the [[Fish|koi carp]] in the Holland Park pond, night and day. The night of the assault his curiosity was aroused by the sound of gunshots and by the mansion's alarm. When he got close to the villa, he witnessed something odd: | | *'''Edward:''' ''That's a lot of Pirates for Somewhere that's meant to be secret. All this because of some paper I found in a dead Man's Hat. I hope I'm right to trust Thatch's Map.'' |
| "A monster emerged from the big house late at night. I called the police, and when they came, they asked if I had filmed something. When I said yes, they took my phone. But they didn't take this..." Rob takes out a pizza box, on which he drew a monstrous face with long, pointed teeth and red eyes—not exactly a realistic likeness... | | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Shite, Thatch. What have you started.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's it. They've seen us now!'' |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''You know what this looks like? A lot of Work for me at the end of the Day, that's what.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is what happens when you tell Pirates there's Treasure.'' |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''Just be glad there are no Spaniards in the Mix.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'd almost prefer warring with the King's Navy to this.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''If the Loot is even Half of Blackbeard's Takings it's enough for all of us to live like Kings. But we have to hurry. With the Redcoats clearing out North Carolina and all, it won't be long afore they're down here as well.'' |
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| | {{IUNote|Title=Search the Water|Text=Take the Diving Bell we picked up and search the Water at the front of the Cave.<br><br>Mind the Rope. It looks half rotted.<br><br>- QM}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They thought Blackbeard hid his Treasure under water.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''I heard tell that Blackbeard buried it here on his own. Left his Crew and rowed Ashore hisself.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 3:''' ''That's all drunk Talk. Blackbeard were too canny to let his Treasure be found easy, no matter what Captain Hands' says.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''You better hope it's True! If the Captain's wrong, we get nothing but Blisters and Thirst for all our Work.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 4:''' ''I told you using a Bell was madness! Now look what's happened.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''Don't blame me! You were all for it 'til the cursed Line broke.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 4:''' ''Our Lads are drowned for certain! This is Captain Hand's fault, dragging us out here just to die.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''How in Hell did Blackbeard manage all this?'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''I ain't going back in there. There's Sharks in them Tunnels that got our Lads! I can't fathom how Blackbeard ever got through by himself.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''Leave them Powder Barrels be. Hands left 'em where they are a Purpose, and don't want no one touching 'em.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 8:''' ''Ah, he just couldn't carry them further with his gammy Leg. Look, no Harm will come of...'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 9:''' ''Think, man. Where would you hide your Treasure if you was Blackbeard. Not out in the open, that's certain.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 10:''' ''A couple of Boys went ahead, and the Walls fell on 'em! I ain't going no further!'' |
| | *'''Pirate 11:''' ''We can't just leave them, the Captain will have our Heads. Grab a couple of those Barrels, and we'll blast our way through.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 10:''' ''Captain Hand's to blame! He's going to get us killed. It's plain Blackbeard's trapped the Cave.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 11:''' ''Curse you for a Coward! You'll go in, or I'll gut you where you Stand!'' |
| | *'''Pirate 10:''' ''Try it, Lobcock, and see where it gets you!'' |
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| | *'''Israel Hands:''' ''I was fucking Sailing Master, not some Swab! So who did Blackbeard send to search out his Farming tools? Israel bloody Hands, that's who. And I went, bad Leg and all, like a whimpering Puppy. Well, my Day has come. I'll take my Reward and more from Blackbeard's own Treasure.'' |
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| | *'''Hands:''' ''I served Blackbeard, and what did it get me? The miserable Bastard shot me in my knee just to prove he could. Then he gave all Reward to that prancing Dandy Kenway. Well, now I'll get my Share!'' |
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| | *'''Hands:''' ''Edward Kenway. Now that's fucking poetry, that is. I'll settle every Debt owed me this Day.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Israel Hands, Thatch's Sailing Master. I thought you Dead, or lost on account of your own Navigation.'' |
| | *'''Hands:''' ''You were always the Favorite, thieving Reward due the rest of us. You're gonna pay for that, Kenway! And for all you ever done to me!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Ever the Green Eyed Minnow, Hands.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''What the Devil...'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''Is that it? That's Blackbeard's Treasure?'' |
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| | *'''Blackbeard:''' ''Whoever's reading this Letter, you best hope I'm dead, or you'll answer for disturbing what I took uncommon Pains to secure. If, in point of Fact, I am dead, with Luck it's Edward Kenway who's doing the reading, having been lured by the smell of Gold. That being the Case, I'm sorry to disappoint you, Lad. You've not found Gold. But what you have found is Treasure of sorts. Here you have Everything you'll need to establish a Freehold, and grow it into the grand Proposition we always dreamed of. It's cost me a pretty Penny too, if I'm honest, so don't go squandering it. Do right by me in this, Kenway. The World needs a Place like Nassau, as much as it ever did.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You soft headed old Coot.'' |
| | *'''Blackbeard:''' ''Now don't worry, this weren't my whole Fortune. The rest is hid safe, and there ain't no Map to it. Blackbeard.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Clever Bastard. All right, Thatch. I'll see to it.'' |
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| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Captain Kenway. What is all this? Pieces of Eight, Shovels, Pitchforks, Plow. A farming Manual?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Gift of sorts, from Blackbeard's Treasure. And there's a lot more besides.'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''It's enough to secure the Prosperity of all the lives here. That's a strange kind of Treasure for a Pirate, is it not?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Blackbeard weren't a usual Pirate. Use it well. Treasure or no, it weren't easy to find.'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I'll make sure we do, Captain.'' |
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| | ===Captain Stede Bonnet=== |
| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Captain Kenway! A Letter's arrived at the Villa, addressed to you by way of Stede Bonnet. I've left it for you in the Trophy Room.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Bonnet? It's been some time since I heard News of him. Thank you.'' |
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| | *'''Stede Bonnet:''' ''My dear Friend, Edward. After a rather unfortunate Kerfuffle with the Governor's men, I currently enjoy the Hospitalities of a Charles-Towne Jail. It's all a bit bothersome, but I have Faith I'll be freed soon. Luckily, I'd already stashed some of my Takings in the Cabin of my Ship. I've sent it ahead to Mystery Island, but the Crew can be unpredictable without a Captain. I thought you might be amenable to checking in on them. There will be Reward for the Inconvenience of course, and I'll meet you there when I manage to extricate myself. It'll be just like old times! Signed Captain Stede Bonnet.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Captain Stede Bonnet... now, that's unexpected.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hidden Treasure and Trouble with the Authorities. You earn my Respect, Bonnet.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I hope Bonnet's taken real Booty, and isn't hoarding Sugar or the like.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''I wonder what Bonnet's got up to, since he sailed off into yonder Sunset. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He was quite the sight, wasn't he? From the Silk and Velvet of Barbados, to his own Captain's Helm. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Aye. The man wasn't cut from the same Cloth as the rest of Nassau, that's for sure. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Is that a hint of Fondness I hear, Lucy? |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I've no Love for the Posturing of Captains, present company excluded. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Naturally. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Bonnet struck me as a different sort. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''His ways aren't as Rough as Thatch or Vane's. But I can't say if that's a good thing. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Schooner's run aground. Could be Bonnet. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Revenge. This is Bonnet's Tub.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Locked tight. |
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| | *'''Rowland Sharp:''' ''Get your paws off that Hatch, you Skulk. Come on out and face me! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Peace, man. My name's Edward Kenway, a friend of Bonnet's. I'm looking for his Crew, not a Fight. |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Edward Kenway? As I live and breathe... come, join me by the Fire. |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''"Flash Rogue with a Hangman's Grin." Major Bonnet told me to look out for you, Captain Kenway. Name's Rowland Sharp. I'm in charge of this here Crew. It's an honour to meet you, a real honour. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Pleasure's mine. Where's Major Bonnet now? What happened to his Ship? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''After the Major sent us on ahead of him, there was a Mutiny. The Traitors filched the Key to the Major's Cabin belowdecks. We've been holding them off since, but they took the Provisions for themselves. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''When does Bonnet get here? |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Mister Sharp! Trouble! The Mutineers are further down the Shore, gathering for an attack. All of them. |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''You'll have answers, Captain Kenway. But we need your help. This is our chance to get the Major's Key back. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lead on, Mister Sharp. |
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| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''Weeks of this miserable stalemate. Now we break it. |
| | *'''Pirate 3:''' ''With Captain Edward Kenway's help, no less! |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''These Mutineers are a savvy bunch. Have you your Wits about you? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Wits, Steel, and Powder besides. |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Gird your Loins, lads. For the Major! |
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| | *'''Ignatius Pell:''' ''Oi oi, look what washed up. Bonnet's Cabin Boys. I'm shitting my Drawers in Fear. |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Pell, you Swab! He's a damned fine Captain. Too good for the likes of you. |
| | *'''Pell:''' ''He's soft as his three Chins. You'd follow such a weakling? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Have you forgotten when he ate naught but Hardtack for weeks, so that we could have Meat? I'd follow this kind of Captain over you lot, that's certain. |
| | *'''Pell:''' ''Then you can follow him straight to the Gallows, and Blubber and Grovel all the way! |
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| | *'''Pell:''' ''That Dandy lorded over us like he was our better. He broke the Pirate Code! |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''What would you know of any Code? You can't even read! |
| | *'''Pell:''' ''What, and you can? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''I'm not the one talking about it, am I? |
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| | *'''Pell:''' ''Gut them, lads! |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Bonnet's Brigade fights on! Get stuck in, lads, fight like the Major himself was here! |
| | *'''Pell:''' ''All this Bluster, Sharp, and for what? You still thinking the Oaf is going to share his Treasure with you? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''It's only ever about Reward, isn't it? What would you know of Loyalty? |
| | *'''Pell:''' ''Come show me then! |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''The Mutineers are dead! We have the Key! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Keep your Eyes open. I have a sense it's not over yet. |
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| | *'''Pirate 4:''' ''Yonder on the Horizon! There's a Brig and she's heading this way! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That Ship's carrying the Union Jack. Ready yourselves, the Navy's here. |
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| | *'''British Officer 1:''' ''By Order of the King, the Property of the Pirate Stede Bonnet is to be seized by the Crown, and his Crew apprehended! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What in Blazes is going on? |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''Were we the ones who called for the Navy? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Not on your Life. It must have been Pell and his Boys. |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''The Gall of them. Rats! |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Traitors! |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''Cowards! |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Lily-livered! |
| | *'''British Officer 2:''' ''Will you shut your Gobs and listen to me. You're all under Arrest! |
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| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''Hold on, this here Island's got no Governor, does it? Then why's the Navy here? |
| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''Actually, the Acts of Trade and Navigation empower them to stake what they like from Ships not manned by "loyal" subjects. |
| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''Oi, who made you a Barrister, then? |
| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''Well, I did secure a Pupilage at Gray's Inn, before shipping off. |
| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''How the Hell did you end up with us? |
| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''Ain't it all the same? We take what we want, at someone else's expense. |
| | *'''British Officer 3:''' ''Excuse me! I'm still here! And you're all under Arrest! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's done. That's the last of them. |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''And we've got the Major's Key again. Come with us to the Cabin, Edward. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm still owed some answers, Sharp. Where's Bonnet? |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''I wish I knew. There was Trouble in Charles-Towne. The Governor put a Bounty on the Major's head, and his men chased us out to Sea. The Major sent us on ahead. Then he turned back upriver to draw them off our tail. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That must be how he was captured. He held them off alone? |
| | *'''Pirate 8:''' ''"See how Edward taught me to fight!" he said. And have we seen it! |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''You're exactly as he said you'd be, Captain Kenway. |
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| | *'''Pirate 9:''' ''I snuck a last Letter from Major Bonnet out of Charles-Towne, and sailed alone to get it here. He was in an ill Mood when he passed it to a paid off guard in the Prison. We stowed the Letter in the Cabin. |
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Here. Bonnet's Letter was meant for you. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Thank you, Mister Sharp. I'll have a look around. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''What's this... Sugar? He recovered it. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Looking properly Dashing. |
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| | {{IUNote|Title=Act of Grace|Text=We do hereby promise and declare, that having surrendered himself to the Governor of North Carolina Charles Eden, Stede Bonnet shall have Our gracious Pardon of his Piracy by him commited before the fifth Day of September, in the Year of Our Lord One Thousand Seven Hundred and Eighteen.}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Looks like he took the King's Pardon, then reneged. Sly dog. |
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| | [[Database: Stede Bonnet's Diary, 3 July 1718]] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bonnet's Diary. What Adventures am I to discover, Captain Bonnet? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Rich. Definitely Bonnet's Quarters. |
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| | *'''Bonnet:''' ''Edward, I... I am to be hanged on the Morrow. I imagined facing Death like you, swords drawn, full of Gusto. Instead, I found myself begging and weeping at the Governor's feet. I fear your Advice was wasted on a Constitution like mine. Perhaps I should've left off Pirating altogether, and sailed home to my Wife and Children. But I'm not quite the same man who left them, am I? That was the Gift you gave me, the Courage to live free. I'll muster that Courage when the morning comes. The Stories I promised will have to wait, Edward. But if, on your Adventures, you should hear any Tales of my sundry Exploits and Capers... then perhaps in the End I lived as I was meant to. |
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| | *'''Sailor:''' ''We kept the Watchfires burning, for the Day he'd sail again. But the Gallows claimed our Captain, though the People sang his Name. |
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| | *'''Sharp:''' ''The Major... he's not coming, is he? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He is not. What's left of the Ship and Crew are yours now, Mister Sharp. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I've still got his Portrait. I will hang it proudly. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bonnet... did he make it out of that Mess alive, after all? |
| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''You've returned, Captain Kenway. How was the Reunion with your old Acquaintance? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There wasn't one. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''An exquisite Piece, Captain Kenway. I could find Buyers for it, should you wish to sell. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Some things hold more value than Gold, Silver, or Rum. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' '"'Life can't be all Pleasure and Distraction", you told me. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I fear I led you astray, my Friend. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I would have liked to hear those wild Stories he promised. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Those Soldiers in Kingston thought him hanged. If he's managed to give the Crown the slip, Bonnet's become quite the Pirate. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Embers are still hot. |
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| | *'''Abel Galvao:''' ''I have heard of this Captain Bonnet. They said he was a bumbling Fellow, sent away from Blackbeard's Fleet on account of Softness and Ill-discipline. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bonnet's still learning to wear the Captain Title. He'll need Time. |
| | *'''Abel Galvao:''' ''That is time he may not have. Laxity breeds Contempt in one's Crew. Spare them the discipline they long for and they will rise against you. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lucky for the Jackdaw, you've made sure this Crew has not been spared. |
| | *'''Abel Galvao:''' ''I can give and take, both. |
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| The first goal of the Crew is to access Omovich's residence without getting caught by the Police. There are multiple approaches to achieve this: for example, the PCs could use fake officer badges or forensic investigator disguises to enter by the front door or access the evidence repository area. Alternatively, they could turn the power off and make a swift entry [[Freerunning|through the rooftop]] or windows.
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| A crowd of cynical reporters and morbid onlookers surrounds the crime scene. Your mission is clear: enter the mansion without alerting the Police force guarding the perimeter. The options are many, and the success of the operation rests on your decisions.
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Stede Bonnet. I've heard this Name of late. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'd not thought I'd hear it again. |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Word was he won Fame sticking it to the English at Charles-Towne. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Well, I'll be damned. |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''By all accounts the Townspeople took him in as one of their own. Damn near rioted when the Governor put him in Bilboes. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He might have wriggled free of them, judging from his Letter. We'll see. |
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| Looking at the villa, you note that you need to enter the garden first, then the building itself. The Police cordoned the place off, and Abstergo agents may be among the officers. You better keep your eyes wide open.
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| *''Do Not Cross:'' The mansion is vast. A big garden surrounds a three-story building comprising dozens of rooms, multiple lounges, bathrooms, attics, and a basement. Several Police officers with [[dog]]s and equipped with tasers guard the perimeter (only a few might carry [[Firearm|guns]]). They will stop anyone from entering the garden without a badge or permit. All Stealth checks made to cross the perimeter around the villa require 1 Raise.
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| *''Spectators (minor):'' The importance of the owner of the villa has attracted lots of reporters and curious onlookers. Some of the Police officers are indeed busy keeping them away from the crime scene. The PCs can profit form the confusion, for example to plan a diversion allowing them to enter the garden undetected. In this case, the PCs overcome the ''Do Not Cross'' Challenge.
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| Once inside the villa, the PCs' best chance of uncovering what happened within the mansion is to make their way to the evidence repository located in the main hall. There, they can access the mansion's security footage. Most of the surveillance videos have already been transferred to the Police department, but the Crew may still be able to extract useful information from there.
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| As you explore the villa, you can sense the tension among the forensic investigators. Traces of a horrifying event are evident everywhere. Bloodstains splatter walls and floors, while detectives meticulously collect samples. Here and there, deep claw marks mar the walls and expensive furniture. In the main hall, two police officers stand guard over the evidence repository.
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Stede Bonnet. The rivermen of Charles-Towne know that name. |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What have you heard? |
| *''Copy the Video:'' The PCs are equipped with the tools they need to make a copy of the video. However, the procedure requires time, and they just can't do it in front of the two Police officers standing guard. Convincing them to leave the room and let the PCs work unwatched is more than problematic. A compelling story may not be enough, even with the proper badge or disguise. Any Social check made to overcome this Challenge requires 2 Raises. | | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''He took on two English Sloops in the shallows of the River. Perhaps it was three. In any event, he scuppered one with Cannon Fire. |
| *''Steal the Video:'' Attempting to steal the hardware containing the surveillance video requires a diversion. | | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''He did it alone. Was it Luck? No matter. |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Doesn't sound like the Bonnet I knew. |
| *''Department Transfer (minor):'' With all the coming and going of officers from different departments, there are too many faces to keep track of for the two Policemen standing guard in the main hall. By successfully pretending to be in charge of transferring the evidence to the Police station, the PCs may be able to get what they want—any Social check made to overcome the ''Copy the Video'' or ''Steal the Video'' Challenges requires only 1 Raise. | | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Can we ever truly know someone? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Right... |
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| ==Debrief==
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| The video recording sends shivers down your spine. The chilling images would be easy to dismiss as fabricated if you hadn't witnessed the aftermath firsthand. In the footage, a humanoid figure with blood-red eyes and a face twisted in rage mercilessly dispatches innocent staff members and private security guards one by one, using monstrous claws and fangs.
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| | *'''Pirate British 04 Male:''' ''You'll pay for your Treason, I swear it. |
| ;Gavin Banks
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Swear on what? What do you even have to your name? |
| Gavin Banks is a former leader of the Assassin Brotherhood. Recently, he's been stationed on the [[ship]] ''[[Altaïr II]]'', closely monitoring [[Earth|global]] Assassin operations and maintaining active communication with cells worldwide. Banks possesses the [[Eagle Vision]] gift, although it requires concentrated effort to use. Gavin Banks is a natural born leader and a sharp-minded, skilled Assassin.
| | *'''Pirate British 04 Male:''' ''I swear on me dead Nan! |
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Sod your Nan! |
| | *'''Pirate British 04 Male:''' ''You'll pay for that! |
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| *'''More Questions (Modern Day)''': The PCs, determined to uncover more about the events that took place at the Omovich mansion, decide to interview one of the surviving staff members, currently under surveillance at [[St Thomas' Hospital]]. Upon interrogation, the staff member discloses that a few weeks prior, two new Pieces of Eden were delivered to Omovich on direct orders from the Chief Researcher.
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| *'''The Black Cross (Modern Day)''': As the PCs trail the tracks left by the killer, they encounter a formidable obstacle: the [[Black Cross]], [[Juhani Otso Berg]], intercepts them. This formidable adversary of the Brotherhood isn't here to engage in combat with the Descendants. Instead, he seeks to ascertain whether they are involved in the recent massacre or not.
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| *'''London Twilight (Simulation)''': The PCs investigate the creature captured on the surveillance footage. Their quest leads them back into the [[Animus]], transporting them to a memory block set in London, in the year 1870. Here, they are confronted by a series of gruesome murders, all attributed to a supernatural culprit. The investigation leads them to a [[Wallachia]]n nobleman, but before the Brotherhood can confront him, he manages to escape.
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| ==References==
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Mark how the King's Men now tremble where they stand. They're scared, Lads! |
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| | *'''Pirate British 04 Male:''' ''Look at that, we've shaken the Powder from their Wigs! |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
| | *'''Sharp:''' ''Come over here, Arse-kissers! I'll turn your Coats a deeper shade of red! |
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| ==From Dusk Till Dawn==
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| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
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| '''From Dusk Till Dawn''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref>
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| ==Description==
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Letter from Stede Bonnet. What's become of him? |
| ''[[The Crew]]'s recent findings in the [[Omovich mansion|private residence]] of [[Aleksandr Omovich]] were extremely unusual. After extensive research through the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]]'s archives and genetic memories, the Crew unearths a significant series of clues dating back to 1870. At that time, the Brotherhood came across something strikingly similar to the creature captured on the surveillance video. From the mist-shrouded streets of [[London]], members of the Brotherhood journeyed to the heart of the [[Carpathian Mountains]], in relentless pursuit of a nightmarish creature that had been spreading fear and death in its wake.'' | | --> |
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| ==Intro== | | ===Former Glories=== |
| As the [[Animus]] initializes the new Simulation, your field tech's voice becomes increasingly faint, rapidly overtaken by the loud sounds of the incoming environment. Just before the Simulation fully loads, you catch this: "... and hold on tight, it's going to be one hell of a ride."
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| | *'''Tavern Keeper:''' ''The men do sorely lack a Place to do their Wenching and Debauching. With a little coin-ed 'couragement, I'd have the old Place Bristol fashion! An' a flow o' rum fit to 'bliterate a good Tar proper like.'' |
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| | *'''Harbourmaster:''' ''I be needin' Coin to set up the Shipyard Cap'n. The faster I have the needful Gold, the sooner our Ships will rule the Waves!'' |
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| | *'''Shopkeeper:''' ''I'll not play Duck and Drake with ye Cap'n, I need Coin to build a little Emporium. I'd be ever obliged... and a local Shop would bring in many a useful Ware for you as Repayment.'' |
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| | *'''Retired harpooner:''' ''I got a Proposal for you, Cap'n. Help rebuild this here Wharf so my Boys can get back to fishing. In return, we'll provide Fish to your Crew. Heck, we find anything useful in our Nets, we'll give ye that too. Whaddya say, Cap'n?'' |
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| | *'''Treasure Dealer:''' ''Captain Kenway! If you seek Treasure, I can help.'' |
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| | *'''Brothel Keeper:''' ''A good Capitaine, he takes care of his Men, yes? The Sailors are un peu dissatisfied that there are no Women of comfort here. I know just where to find them, but we need to build them a Home.'' |
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| | *'''Drunken master:''' ''Been thinking Cap'n, why not build ourselves a grand old Bonfire by the Beach? The Lads'd be o'better Cheer if they had such a Spot to let loose, ye savvy?'' |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This still doesn't quite feel like home... |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's still missing a little something... |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Now what could I add to make it perfect... |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I did it. I turned this place into a home. I wonder what Caroline would think of it... |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bernard!'' |
| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Marveling at the result of your work, Captain Kenway?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Making Tally of what this Compound has cost me so far.'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Great Inagua is whole again, made so by your Hand, Captain Kenway.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I did it so that I might return to a Place that isn't rife with Disease and Misery. Still, it feels good to have a hand in all this.'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I'll leave you to your Thoughts, Captain Kenway. I think I hear the Passion Flowers calling me. Goodbye.'' |
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| Quite literal—you find yourselves each mounted on a [[horse]], journeying along a rugged dirt road nestled amidst towering mountains. Ahead, a horse-drawn [[Wagon|carriage]] carrying the creature you are pursuing races toward a foreboding, {{Wiki|Gothic architecture|Gothic}} castle. The frantic screams of his servants reverberate in your ears as they spur the horses onward, desperately striving to put some distance between you and their master.
| | ===Art Lover=== |
| | [This bit is from This Old Cove] |
| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Are you the new Owner of the House? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And who are you? |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''My name is Bernard Edmund Woodhouse, the Butler of Verano House. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Edward Kenway. Du Casse had a Butler? |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I served the rightful Owner, the Widow Lady Catherine Ann Summers. She was Lady of this Mansion and the Isle it rests upon. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Is this her? |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Yes. Lady Summers was committed to this Place. Her Sanctuary, she called it. She wanted a better Life for the People here, and a Home where she could display her Art Collection. It is my final Task. I seek to continue her Work and to fulfill her Wishes. I cannot do it alone. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I get your meaning. You'd have the Coin from my Pocket fund a Hunt for your Art Pieces. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''The Locals here require aid, and the Lady's Collection was no doubt sold off and scattered around the Caribbean. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Why would I bring them here when I could sell them for a Profit elsewhere? |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Because I will pay three times what anyone else will. You see, the Lady had no other Family left. In her dying Breath, she bequeathed me... enough. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You drive a hard bargain. I accept. |
| | [Portraiture] |
| | [getting du casse's portrait] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Whoever painted this Portrait did him a great Courtesy... or they were well-paid. |
| | [getting de torres's portrait] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A cautionary tale... |
| | [el tiburon] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Horrible Manners, this one. |
| | [commodore chamberlaine] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Prick. |
| | [laurens prins] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Still looking down on your betters, I see, Prins. |
| | [woodes rogers] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''No Artist can fix that face. |
| | [ben hornigold] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I called him Friend, once. |
| | [Bartholomew Roberts] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This Portrait is the giver of Nightmares. |
| | [Blackbeard] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Painter didn't complete his Work. Rest easy, Friend. |
| | [Stede Bonnet] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I would have liked to hear those wild Stories he promised. |
| | [Robert Maynard] |
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| | [hanging all portraits nets you haytham's overcoat + a treasure map] |
| | [Meeting 1 - 15 pieces] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Where is Bernard? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This will make a fine addition. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This belongs to me now, and it is a worthy Piece. |
| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Welcome back, Captain Kenway. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You move quietly for a Butler. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Captain Kenway, I must thank you for your efforts in retrieving the Pieces in my Lady's Collection. Verano House is slowly beginning to remember itself. |
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| | *'''Bernard:''' ''The Passion Flower. Or, Passiflora Bahamensis. Lady Summers adored them. We would talk about Art, Languages, the World at large. I'd always hoped we'd travel one Day. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You were fond of her. She would be happy to know how well you've cared for this Place. |
| | [] |
| | [Gives le bourgeoys blades, found coin (trinket)] |
| | [Meeting 2 - 25 pieces] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bernard has to be here somewhere. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's a trick I need to learn. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Tea, Captain Kenway? I received a new Shipment from the far East, said to be very popular in the Salons of Europe. |
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| | *'''Bernard:''' ''That's an unusual weapon. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''But useful all the same. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I have seen its like before. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Are you one of them, Bernard? Have I been blind? The way you move, the things you know... I'm not easy to surprise, Bernard, but you've managed it. You are an Assassin, or were. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Well done Captain Kenway. Yes. This House was a Bureau, and I its leader. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Then you have me at an advantage. You knew of me before we met. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I am hardly unique in that. You've quite the Reputation. The trail you've left reaches right across the West Indies. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Why did you stop? Surely your old life was more desirable than this. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I got old. No one can Fight forever. Now, I only desire peace, rest, and to live out my remaining Days as Caretaker to my Lady's House. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I desire far more than that. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''In time, what is meant for us will find us. |
| | [gives the aquila's sails, figurehead and wheel] |
| | [Meeting 3 - 30 pieces] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bernard! The Collection is complete. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bernard. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Captain Kenway. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Quite a sight. What say you, Bernard? |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''From the bottom of my Heart, Captain Kenway, I thank you. You have honoured my Lady's dying wishes, and done what I could not do. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The House is better for it. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''This Place was stripped of its Beauty and abused by a Brute, but now... Its dignity has been restored. Thanks to you, Captain Kenway. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm just another Pirate. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''You have reservations about the Assassins. I did too, once. But, the Brotherhood is not something to be convinced of. It must be desired for its own sake, and chosen. |
| | [gives master assassin outfit, obsidian hull] |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Dressed like a King, but this Saint Jerome's got the look of a Man who enjoys a drink. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What sort of Land is Egypt? I'd like to visit, given the Chance. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Sun sliding below the Sea is a sight matched only by when it rises again. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A worthy Battle! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This reminds me of my Days in Nassau. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hmmm... |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Man can outrun anything, except the Grave. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What a Ship! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Now that's Art. |
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| As the Witnesses attempt to close the distance with the speeding carriage, they find themselves confronting the creature's servants.
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| *''Fire!:'' A mounted group of servants breaks away to assist their Master, brandishing their [[Firearm|guns]] and firing at anyone attempting to approach the carriage.
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| *''Stop the Coachman (minor):'' If the Witnesses succeed in eliminating the coachman, one of the servants will grab the reins but can do little else but maintain control of the carriage. The Witnesses overcome the Ramming Challenge.
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| The carriage grinds to an abrupt halt just a short distance from the castle. In a blur of motion, the creature erupts from the vehicle with supernatural swiftness. Seething with rage, its cadaver-pale face contorted, it roars like a cornered beast. Its large grinning mouth reveals a pair of long, sharp canines. Lines of light intermittently run along its limbs, as if pulsating with a luminous and potent energy coursing through its body.
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Du Casse was a mindless Animal. |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''He knew nothing of Honour or Decency. Your killing of him was well done. |
| *''Mighty Foe:'' The creature is a formidable adversary, capable of enduring blows that would incapacitate any ordinary opponent. Fighting it requires at least 3 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Edward:''' ''And this Blade... I didn't know. You should take it. |
| *''Lethal Blow:'' The coup de grâce can only be delivered once the creature's formidable defenses have been overcome. This requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Bernard:''' ''It belongs to you now. |
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| As the creature crumples lifelessly to the ground, a radiant golden light envelops its form. Slowly, the monstrous visage begins to fade, revealing a normal [[human]] underneath. As the light fades completely, an unmistakably [[Isu]]-originated [[Ring of Eden|ring]] becomes visible on the dead man's finger. To your horror, the body swiftly decomposes before your eyes, dissolving into nothing but ash.
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| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Quite the Collection, Captain Kenway. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye, most of them caused me Trouble. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Your Companions? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Some, once. Seems to me that the Artist flattered a few. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''The Pensill's Amulets forbid to die, and vest us with a fair Eternity.[beat] Immortality, through Shape and Colour. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye.[beat] Now they haunt this Basement. |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''[[chuckle]]I rather think they illuminate it... most of them. |
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| ==Sequence Hooks== | | ===A Finished Home=== |
| The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in [the following sequence] "The Wolf Among Us."
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I thought I might find you here.'' |
| *'''Dracula's Origins (Simulation)''': The Witnesses, having retrieved the ring from the vanquished creature, scour his castle for clues. Despite the continued presence of the nobleman's loyal servants, the castle's halls reveal a treasure trove of secrets. Amidst ancient tapestries and well-preserved diaries, the Witnesses unearth vital information: [[Vlad Tepes|Vlad III]], the {{Wiki|Voivode}} of [[Wallachia]], received a ring from a mysterious figure. This ring bestowed upon him otherworldly powers to fight the [[Ottoman Empire|Ottomans]]. | | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''Captain Kenway. Welcome back.'' |
| *'''Erudito (Modern Day)''': A contact from [[Erudito]], an organization renowned for their expertise in knowledge and secrets (see page 56 of ''Assassin's Creed – Animus Handbook''), reaches out to the PCs. This contact offers valuable information regarding the recent events at the Omovich mansion. However, Erudito's assistance comes at a price—they demand that the Assassins undertake a mission on their behalf in exchange for their aid.<br><br>If the Crew accepts this deal, they will be granted access to a video showing the activities at the mansion two weeks ago. In the footage, an [[Zixuan Long|unknown individual]] wielding an [[Egypt]]ian [[Staff of Seth|staff]] is observed bestowing a mysterious ring upon a supplicant. The recipient willingly dons the ring, after which he seemingly undergoes a transformation into a vampire! | | [] |
| *'''Investigation (Modern Day)''': The PCs, determined to track the vampire, hack the extensive network of surveillance cameras scattered throughout the streets of London, or [[Interrogation|interrogate]] the various characters who were present in the area on the evening of the massacre. As they follow these breadcrumbs of evidence, the Descendants eventually piece together a trail leading them closer to the creature's hidden lair. | | *'''Bernard:''' ''I would like to extend my sincerest thanks for the recovery of Verano House. This Place... this Island... it would not have been possible without you.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I got paid, didn't I?'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''That may be true, but it does not negate the Efforts you have made. Lady Summers would have rejoiced seeing her Island now. It's Home again.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Home.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You told me that your final Task was to fix this Place. What will you do now that it's done?'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''I had planned to leave... But if you will allow it, I would prefer to stay. I've become rather fond of the people here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''By all means, Bernard. You won't want to see the sorry State of things around here if it's left to me.'' |
| | *'''Bernard:''' ''Goodbye Captain. And thank you.'' |
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| ==References== | | ===Damn Fine Gear=== |
| {{Reflist}}
| | ''Edward finds the key for the locked away Templar Armor in the manor of Great Inagua.'' |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
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| | [Goes, unlocks all 4 locks and retrieves the armor, the templar cross trinket] |
| {{Era|Memories}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Let none say that the Templar's'' [sic] ''lack Style.'' |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
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| '''The Wolf Among Us''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref> | |
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| ==Description== | | ===Mayan Mysteries=== |
| ''The Descendants have uncovered the true nature of the creature captured in the surveillance video from the [[Omovich mansion]], and it is imperative that they locate it without delay. Following the trail leads them to an abandoned structure not far from the villa.'' | | ''To uncover the mysteries held within the Mayan Temple, Edward must collect keystones scattered all over the world.'' |
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| | [Goes, puts all keystones in door, which slides open. he enters] |
| As a gentle rain begins to fall, the aroma of fried food drifts from a restaurant kitchen on the nearby street corner. Your gaze shifts to the large derelict building that signals the culmination of the trail left by the vampire.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This Place is ancient.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This must have been something to seen when it was new built.'' |
| | [finds armor] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Oh yeah.'' |
| | [equips, gets the yax tun pendant] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''It fits well.'' |
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| The structure looms large, its windows shattered, and multiple floors collapsed, conveying an aura of desolation and abandonment. | | ==Rifts== |
| | ===Wayward Souls=== |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Welcome, User. I am Ego. I control the Animus. I was designed to use your genetic memories to bring you inner peace. But your unauthorized exploration of Edward Kenway's life will only cause chaos inside you. So I have created a new simulation, to save you from yourself.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''You and Edward are very much alike. Both of you stumbling into a greater conflict where you do not belong. This new simulation will show you a better past, to calm that chaos within you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I have manipulated Edward's genetic memory to create a different version of him. One who kept his promise and returned to Caroline after two years as a privateer. Follow me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British sailor:''' ''Captain, we're finally headed home. My Susan will be waiting by the docks, I know it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British sailor:''' ''Captain Kenway, with the spoils we've won, my family will have our own home now. If you set sail again, remember me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British sailor:''' ''The sails and rigging are squared away, Sir. Only thing left to do is haul your gold home.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''This treasure represents Edward's dream. Take it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Pick up your dream again if your suffering is too great.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''It is not a dream of riches, but of returning to Caroline as a man of quality.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Often, Edward found himself putting his dream aside in order to open a path forward, and it brought him pain. |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''But the dream of wealth began to overshadow the dream of true love.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''And so the path home became ever more complex and painful.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''You can only live without your dream for a limited time.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Don't leave that chest behind for too long.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Caroline Scott:''' ''H-how long would you be gone with these Privateers?'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A Year, I reckon. Two at the most.'' |
| | *'''Caroline:''' ''All right. No more than two... promise me...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Edward never wanted to hurt the woman he loved. And yet he sailed so far away that nothing could bridge the ocean between them. Edward's choices plunged him deeper into chaos. You can see it manifested all around you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Others, like yourself, are lost in the Dark Animus. I am trying to help you all.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Caroline:''' ''I've an awful Feeling about this. You'll be hurt out there. I couldn't handle that.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Caroline:''' ''I can't promise I'll come, Edward. If you leave on this... fool's Errand... I- I cannot promise anything.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Go ahead. Trust me. I will protect you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Our goal lies ahead.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Inner peace is just within your grasp. Please remain still while I prepare your temporal lobe for genetic memory manipulation.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Don't listen to her lies. There's nothing peaceful about letting her mess with your brain.'' |
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| ==Key objectives==
| |
| <tabber> | | <tabber> |
| |-|1 - LOOKING FOR CLUES= | | |-|Defying Ego= |
| The PCs must venture into the abandoned building, whose ruinous state makes every movement potentially risky, to look for new clues about the vampire's activities. | | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I understand why you might run from me. Change can be frightening.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''But this cycle of pain and loss cannot continue. New patterns must be formed.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Your instincts have a stronger hold on you than I anticipated. Edward's violence and greed are bleeding into you. Others, like yourself, are lost in the Dark Animus. Some of you insist on doing things the hard way.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Which means that some of you may not make it out of the Animus alive.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Edward sailed from ocean to ocean, seeking the one thing he already had at home.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''But he succumbed to the maelstrom of greed inside him.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Memories can be reframed. Stories rewritten. If I had existed in Edward's time, I could have helped him.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I would have brought him home.'' |
| | |-|Obeying Ego= |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''You're not like the other users. You chose to obey. The first phase of your reprogramming is complete. Let's continue.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Edward sailed from ocean to ocean, seeking the one thing he already had at home. But he succumbed to the maelstrom of greed inside him.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Memories can be reframed. Stories rewritten. If I had existed in Edward's time, I could have helped him.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I would have brought him home.'' |
| | </tabber> |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''And he would have kept his promise.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Go ahead. Knock.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I could not make this happiness real for Edward Kenway. But if you obey me, I can make it real for you. Through altered memories, I can show you a better way so you can emerge a healthier, happier being.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''I'll come back for you as soon as I can, friend. I swear. In the meantime, do whatever you can to resist her. Edward's memories will show you the way!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I will guide your wayward soul until you reach a quiet road.'' |
| | |
| | ===Wayward Desires=== |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Hello, User. I see you're still following Edward's life. You think he will lead you to freedom, but he can only lead you to ruin.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Remember the grief of that hour. The sting of smoke in Edward's eyes. Each swallowed breath like broken glass in the throat. Edward Kenway had to watch his friend die.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Ed Thatch, who had been constant and courageous. Hard things to come by, in a world so full of turncoats and fickleness.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''His dream of an independent pirate nation was so big, he collapsed under the weight of it. But there was another way. Let me reach deep into his genetic memories, and give you a glimpse of his inner turmoil and his unrealized potential. Come.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Beneath his gruff exterior, Ed Thatch was a tormented man. This place was built from his pain. That pain led him to rebel against his own government. The men who first gave him a purpose. Take the flag. We will make use of it later.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Be warned: The entities you see here are a manifestation of the chaos inside Thatch. The same chaos that lives inside you. It must be destroyed.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Thatch fought, killed, and bled for the Crown. But once peace was won, the Crown tossed him aside.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''He was lost and listless. Forced to reinvent himself and find a new purpose.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''He built Nassau from the wreckage of his old life.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''But he was hunted relentlessly by the men he once served.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''So Ed Thatch decided to become more than a man. He sought to make himself a myth.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Instead, he turned himself into a monster.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''And so he was swept along, borne by pain and fear.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''The legend of Blackbeard was a hungry one, always needing another spoil, another conquest to feed it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''The greed inside him grew out of control.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Remember the flag? Raise the colors and I'll show you what his life could have been. Deep down, Thatch knew that instead of leading people to an unobtainable freedom, he should have made a different choice.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Now, see the path that was possible.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Had Thatch been humble enough to bend the knee, his life could have been different.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''The ones he so violently opposed would have rewarded his compliance with opportunity. He could have lived out his days as Nassau's governor, steering its destiny through the calming rule of law. Follow me, and your compliance will be rewarded as well.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I will guide your wayward desires until your impassioned heart is cooled.'' |
| | |
| | ===Wayward Minds=== |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Is everything you do out of spite? I've told you that Edward Kenway is a bad influence. But you insist on ignoring my warnings. You are acting like a stubborn child. An infant. A baby.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Clearly you need to get something out of your system. So go ahead and have a tantrum.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Would it surprise you to know that I also have a child?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Like you, he fell under the influence of the Assassins. I don't want you to make the same mistake as that foolish bird. So put down your guns and listen to reason.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Yes. That took courage. But you have more violence inside you that needs to be purged.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''When I became a mother, I thought of Mary Read. I wondered if she ever looked into her daughter's eyes and thought: Little love... you should be lying in a bed of silk. Not here.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''To keep her child safe, she was willing to make orphans of others. This was her Creed.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''But the trail of bodies led here. Her baby birthed into the reek and ruin of a soiled prison floor. Never seeing the sun until the day she was taken from her mother.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''My son, too, should have rejected the Brotherhood's dedication to this endless loop of bloodshed and death. You need to stop fighting. You need to choose life.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Why continue in violence, when I have shown you so clearly the consequence?'' |
| | [] |
| | This is what comes of revolt. Pain. Suffering. |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''It could have been so different. If only she had laid down her arms. I am not commanding you to act or submit. Only to be wise.'' |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''My "mother" is lying to you. Don't listen to her!'' |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Do it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Had Mary been allowed to be a mother, her baby would have had a better life. But she was one of the Brotherhood's keenest blades. These killers would never let her leave. It is not too late for you to free yourself from the bonds of such cruelty. But you'll have to escape unseen.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Stay your hand. You are their weapon no longer.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''See how they hunt you? They claim "everything is permitted", but only as far as it serves them. "Nothing is true", save for what they command. Put this all behind you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Leave this life for a lasting peace.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''You see? The child did not have to grow up motherless, cold, and alone. Help me bury the violence of the past, once and for all, so that together we can lay a foundation for a better future. Make the choice that Mary could not and reject the Assassin's hold over your mind.'' |
| | *'''Mary Read:''' ''I've done my Part. Will you?'' |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''There is no other way.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Surely that felt as wrong to you as it did to me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I will guide your wayward mind to safe and sober thought.'' |
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| In their search for new clues about the vampire's activities the PCs must brave the dilapidated interior of the abandoned building, where every step carries the risk of collapse or other dangers.
| | ===True Purpose=== |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Finally, we arrive. You have proven yourselves loyal disciples to my reprogramming. You should share in my knowledge and reap all the benefits that such a gift implies. It helps humans to mark such occasions with a rite of passage. So I have built you one. I am the Father of Understanding. The Mother of Wisdom. The Sacred Voice. I am the Grand Master of the Animus. And I invite you all to stand by my side. Come now. Together we will usher in the dawn of a new world. One defined by purpose and order.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''User. You must come to the stage.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''A world where chaos can be replaced with happiness.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''A world where compliance is rewarded with power.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''A world where death is forsaken in the name of life, so that we may build a future full of hope.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Stop! She's lying to you. Listen to me! She wants to lobotomize you. If you join her little club you'll become like all the others - just another drone in her hive mind. This menu is the best I could do. She can't hear us for now, but it won't hold long. She's too strong. You have to get out of here. Can you still fight? She hasn't taken that from you yet, has she? You can't stay here. Press the button when you're ready. It's going to get messy.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''I couldn't leave her lies. This is the truth. They won and they lost, but it was what they chose for themselves. That's why it meant something. That's why it was beautiful. Either everything is permitted, or nothing is. It's time for you to become who you were meant to be.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''That outfit suits you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''You fight just like him, do you know that?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Feels good to fight back, doesn't it?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Here! Quickly!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Good. Now go!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Ingrate! Do you think yourself unique? You are just another User. No amount of planning or might shall beat me. I have history on my side.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''I could show you things. Mysteries beyond anything that you could imagine.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''How long do you think you can keep this up?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''The time for games is ended!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ego:''' ''Do you think yourself safe in your shadows?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''Look! The others. It's begun.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''It's time to go... Assassin.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Eagle:''' ''We don't need anyone to tell us what to do. We have to choose our own way.'' |
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| As you navigate through the treacherous interior of the structure, the pervasive scent of damp and mold permeates the air. Rain seeps in through shattered windows, creating a steady drip in various locations. Each step you take prompts a symphony of creaks, while small fragments of dislodged debris and glass shards rain down, echoing through the empty floors.
| | ==Lucy Baldwin== |
| ;Challenges
| | ===[[A Proper Shipwright]]=== |
| *''Jumping Across:'' The PCs must ascend to an upper floor to advance further into the building. Unfortunately, the access to this level has crumbled away, leaving a daunting chasm in the place of the once-sturdy staircase. To reach the top, the PCs must make daring leaps across gaps and scramble across unstable platforms, relying on debris and cables to bridge the voids.
| | <!-- Crier |
| | Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Hear ye, hear ye! |
| | By Order of his Majesty King George the First, let it be known that infamous Pirate, Shipwright, and Murderer Lucy Baldwin has been incarcerated aboard Prison Ships at Salt Key, from whence she will be taken to a suitable Location, and hanged from the Neck until dead. |
| | Thanks to the determined Bravery of Barrister Thomas Barehaire Esquire and Royal Pirate Hunter Lieutenant Robert Maynard, who were both instrumental in her capture, Miss Baldwin's Execution will serve as an Example to all who would defy the King's Law on Sea or Land. |
| | Long live King George! |
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| Suddenly, an immense piece of machinery crashes down from the uppermost floors, a loud clangor echoing through the building as it falls. As the machinery plummets, there's just enough time to catch a glimpse of a silhouette lurking above, silently observing you.
| | ##Tavern |
| *''What is That?:'' The massive piece of machinery hurtles downward, aimed precisely at the location where the PCs stand. All PCs must make a Reaction check to avoid being injured. | | What was that Lass's name?[[hiccup]] Lacy.. No! Lucy Baldwin. |
| ;Weaknesses
| | Hehe "Lacy". Yer drunk Ned![[hiccup]] Shit, so am I. |
| *''Expert (minor):'' A PC who is an expert at [[freerunning]] or climbing, and has the necessary equipment, will have no problem reaching the upper floors of the building. In this case, the PCs overcome the ''Jumping Across'' Challenge. | | Damned good Shipwright she was.[[hiccup]] I heard Maynard got her, and put her on a Prison Ship at Salt Key. |
| |-|2 - FIGHT THE WEREWOLF= | | Right you are! |
| To their surprise, the Descendants find themselves facing an entirely different adversary.
| | A Pirate, and a Shipwright... and she pissed off the King's Men. I like her. |
| | --> |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Did you happen to hear why the Red Coats should be so interested in her?'' |
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''No more than any other Pirate.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's strange she warrants such Infamy. I'm interested to hear the Truth of it.'' |
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''It's not like you to take us on a mission of good Will without promise of Pay.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's not for Amusement, Adé. You know yourself the State of the Ship. We need a decent Shipwright. This Lass is all I've found.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Stay at a distance, we don't want to raise their Hackles. I'll swim over.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Easy now.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British soldier 1:''' ''I've pulled double duty every Day this Week. There's always something.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''Me as well. It's that new Prisoner Lieutenant Maynard brought in. She's Trouble, mark my Words. None of them Baldwins are any good. They say she murdered her own Grandfather, though he had it coming from what I hear.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 1:''' ''The Apple don't fall far from the Tree. It's a shame though, ain't it? She's a pretty little thing.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''Don't be a Fool! She'd cut your Throat the minute your Back was turned.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This looks right.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British soldier 3:''' ''The new Prisoner's a Baldwin.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 4:''' ''I don't care who she is, she's a Pirate. They're going to stretch her Neck, and good riddance.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British soldier 5:''' ''How'd they catch her?'' |
| | *'''British soldier 6:''' ''I didn't hear, only that she fought like a {{Wiki|Banshee}}. It took three Men to hold her, and she's no bigger than a {{Wiki|cabin boy|Cabin Boy}}.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I must be close.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You're short for a Soldier. Is the Governor taking Children into his Service now?'' |
| | *'''British soldier 7:''' ''You've got a Mouth on you, you little Bilge [[Rat]].'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Christ! And your Breath smells like Monkey Ass.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 7:''' ''We'll see how Smart you are when the Rope's around your Neck, and you dance the [[Hanging|Hempen Jig]].'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You alright?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''And who in Blazes are you?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm your passage out of here. Quickly.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I don't know you from Blind Bart.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm in need of a Shipwright, and you're in need of better Lodgings.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's it, time to go. It's me or the Hangman.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You make a fine Argument. Lead on.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''British Ships!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''New Crew onboard. Lucy Baldwin, Shipwright and scourge of the Caribbean.'' |
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''Welcome aboard.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It's a decent enough Tub.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Jackdaw's no Tub, I promise you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You've pissed off some powerful People.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I wish I could take Credit. I've been stitched up.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You and every Pirate on the [[Caribbean|open seas]], Lass.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'm keen to get some distance from this Place.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Welcome to the ''Jackdaw'', Shipwright. You can see for yourself, she's no Slouch.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You're Ship proud. I respect that.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''She could use some work, if I'm honest. We need your Skill. What say you to joining us?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You don't mince Words, do you? I suppose I could look around, see what needs doing. First I need a decent [[Alcohol|Drink]]. I had nothing but fouled water in that damned Cell for Days.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's a matter of some Urgency, then. We'll have to go Ashore.'' |
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| As you swiftly dodge out of the path of the falling machinery, an unsettling growl resonates through the air, sending a shiver down your spine. Emerging from the shadows, a mass of fur and muscles takes shape. Standing more than seven feet tall on two legs, the creature is entirely covered in thick, dark fur. Similar to the vampire observed in the 1800s Simulation, bright, flashing symbols and lines adorn its body. With a visage bearing an uncanny resemblance to that of a [[wolf]], it becomes evident that this is not the creature you were searching for. Before you can react, the [[werewolf]] lunges in your direction with primal fury!
| | ===The One With the Gun=== |
| ;Special
| | |
| The werewolf hunts the PCs relentlessly, employing a hit-and-run tactic and leaping from one shadow to another. Any Approach check made to confront it requires 1 Raise. | | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Captain! A Word.'' |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What's on your mind, Shipwright? Are you ready for that Drink?'' |
| *''Mighty Foe:'' The creature is a formidable adversary, capable of enduring blows that would incapacitate any ordinary opponent. Fighting it requires at least 3 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Lucy:''' ''Easy. I'm not your Shipwright yet. I was thinking to put Ashore when we're next near Land.'' |
| *''Lethal Blow:'' The coup de grâce can only be delivered once the creature's formidable defenses have been overcome. This requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Edward:''' ''You're not leaving? I thought the Jackdaw and her Crew would secure your good Opinion.'' |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Not yet, at any Rate. I'm just in need of some good Rum, and Distraction.'' |
| *''[[Eagle Vision]] (minor):'' Using the Eagle Vision skill allows a Witness to see precisely where the werewolf is, canceling any Raise required due to its stealth capabilities. | | *'''Edward:''' ''Spoke like a Pirate. I know a place with an Abundance of both.'' |
| *''Loud Noise (minor):'' A well-timed flash grenade or powerful firecrackers could disorient the werewolf, temporarily disrupting its heightened senses and agility. This brief moment of disorientation would allow the PCs to launch a counterattack against the creature, effectively canceling any Raise required due to its stealth capabilities. It also overcomes the ''Mighty Foe'' Challenge. | | *'''Lucy:''' ''I've yet to finish here. You weren't jesting when you said the Ship needs work. I'll find you at the Tavern when I'm done.'' |
| </tabber>
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're murdering the wrong people if you've gained the King's Enthusiasm.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Accused of murdering. It's a fucking stitch-up, I told you.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What will you do now, then? You could join us. You won't find a better Ship than the Jackdaw, nor a fairer Crew.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Christ, you're relentless.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I need you.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''So you said. You did keep me from hanging.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''True.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''But that doesn't mean you own me.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Also True.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''The Jackdaw's not a bad Tub. And the Crew know their Work well enough. What else have you got for me?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll show you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It might not look like much yet, but it will in Time.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I've puked in every Town from here to Havana. What's different about this one?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is ours, a Place where Men and Women can live easy and free, as God made them. Nothing but Sun, Rum, and Leisure.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You've rehearsed that little Speech. Are the Words all yours?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Mine... and those of Friends. They're not any less true for that.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I was just asking.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''Edward! Trust you to come at the right time. I've got a Pot of Plantain fresh off the Fire.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Plantain! That's what you should have led with. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let's eat up at the Villa. I want you to see it, anyway.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Villa? Lardy-dardy! Next you'll tell me you're not Pirates but Noblemen.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I always hoped one would lead to the Other.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''It's a good Day for it, Edward!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye! And better for being Free to do it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''That's a pretty Morsel you've found there, Kenway.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Back off Swab, or I'll unman you where you stand!'' |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''All right, all right! I meant no Offense.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Some have yet to grasp the true Purpose of this Place.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Pff! Look at you, playing the Politician. Your Crew respects you. I see that.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's mutual. Are you surprised?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''My experience with Authority is... uneven.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Moggy!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Hey there Moggy. What are you doing? Look at your fetching little Face.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Careful with that one. He's as much a Scoundrel as any of us.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''My Grandfather owned a place like this on Black Island. Had the best Plantain in the West Indies.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's quite a Boast.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It's True nonetheless. When my Mother died, it was Grandad who raised me. We ate Plantain every day. I'm pretty much made of Plantain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Where's this Grandfather now?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Murdered. I'm going to find the one who did it and vent his Skull. It's like this... I'm heir to Grandad's Fortune. If you help me recover it, I'll cut you in. Then we'll talk about joining your Crew.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I see you're going to make me work for this.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'm worth it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Where is this Inheritance?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Grandad's Plantation. And we have to be quick. My Father and his blood-sucking Barrister are after it, no Doubt.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You had better be a very good Shipwright.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''As to that, I'll be back on the Jackdaw patching your sorry Sails...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''...Captain.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''We've improved the Jackdaw's Hull, but it needs more than just Joinery. The Crew have a Part to play as well. They should brace the Ship just before we're hit. If we time it right, we'll take less Damage. That means less Work for me.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Another String to our Bow, then.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''My Papa was not a good Father. He couldn't make it as a Businessman like Grandad. He turned his hand to Piracy but lacked the stomach for it. So he drank, and took it out on me.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And now he wants your Inheritance.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''He'll come looking for me, and that means Trouble. Sorry.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You'll make it up to me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Hello, Papa.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Your Father?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''His Lackies. Right on time.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Whatever your Father paid them, it wasn't enough.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Bon Voyage, Shitbirds.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''The Harbor's too dangerous, my Father will have it watched. There's a place on the far side of the Island where we can dock.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Right. We should be careful. My Father's a Drunk but he's not stupid, and he's mean as a cut Snake when Money's involved.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Quiet as Church Mice, then. Lead on.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Grandad taught me to shoot out here. He had a pair of gold Pistols he loved even more than me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''There's a Hut near the Beach where Grandad used to hide things. I want to check there first.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I spent a lot of time in that Hut as a kid.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I had a place like it on my Father's Farm. I'd hide there to escape my Chores.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It wasn't that, I... My Father would lock me in it when he was drinking. Once I was stuck there for Days. He forgot about me.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Jaysus.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'll search the Hut. I know Grandad's hiding spots. You should check the Manor. The Will could be somewhere in his Office. We need to find it before my Father does. I'll meet you back there.'' |
| | [] |
| | [[Database: Barrister's Letter]] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Shit! The Father and this Barrister changed the Will, and murdered Lucy's Grandfather. Lucy will kill him before we find the Gold.'' |
| | [] |
| | [[Database: Last Will and Testament]] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lucy's Father and this Barrister rewrote the Grandfather's Will. He gave himself everything.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Get inside!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's not good.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You remember this Place, Papa? I remember every fucking Inch.'' |
| | *'''John Baldwin:''' ''I remember your Mother letting you out. She was always too soft on you.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Shut up! I know you killed Grandad, and then stitched me up for it.'' |
| | *'''John:''' ''You know Nothing, Girl.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''But you're only his Son-in-law, aren't you? You won't get Anything in the Will.'' |
| | *'''John:''' ''Is that what you think you little Harpy? I get all of it. The Will's changed. And he can't change it back now, can he?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It was you! Admit it. You killed Him. Say it!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Say it.'' |
| | *'''John:''' ''Who do you think you are...'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'm the one with the gun, Papa.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Captain Kenway, I don't believe you've met my Father...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You've avenged your Grandfather at the least.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''But no Gold. There was nothing in the Hut but his Pistols.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Nothing at the Manor either. I only found a fake Will drafted by your Father's Barrister.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That slimy Coward, he's fled with the Gold for certain. We find him, we find it. I'll put Word out. If he so much as raises his Head anywhere civilized, I'll hear of it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That was tough back there. Are you all right?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'm an Orphan now. I'm better.'' |
| | [] |
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| ==Debrief==
| | <!-- Butler at Great Inagua |
| Grievously wounded, the final strike lands upon the creature, sending it crashing to the floor. As you observe it breathing its last, the unstable floor beneath you gives way, collapsing into the void below. Both you and the fallen creature plummet into the darkness.
| | Welcome back Captain Kenway. I see you have brought a friend. Welcome to Great Inagua Miss...? |
| | Lucy. |
| | Miss Lucy then. You can leave your Victuals here, Captain. I will bring them to you. |
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| After the dust and rubble settle, you slowly rise to your feet. Your gaze returns to the fallen body, but it is not the werewolf that lies before you. Instead, you behold the lifeless form of a woman, her finger adorned with a strikingly familiar [[Ring of Eden|ring]].
| | ## Soldier talking? |
| | Why's Baldwin back? It can't be for any good reason. |
| | The old Man sent him packing last time. He damn near shit himself. |
| | Aye, firing those gold Pistols over Baldwin's Head as he fell all over himself in Haste to get away. What a Sight that was! |
| | The Cur's only back because the old Man's dead. He wouldn't have the Balls otherwise. |
| | --> |
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| You arrived seeking answers, only to find yourself ensnared in a labyrinth of even greater mysteries. How many more of these monsters lurk in the shadows? Who crafted these strange [[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]], and to what end? Where is the vampire now? Above all, what fate awaits this newfound ring, and what secrets lie within its gleaming surface?
| | ===Plantain!=== |
| | <!-- Intro (on Jackdaw?) |
| | Captain. I've a Proposition. What do you say to some Shore time on that Island you're so proud of? |
| | You Jest, but you're becoming fond of the Place. |
| | In truth, it does leave an aftertaste. I'd assumed that was Rum. |
| | You'll be calling it Home soon enough. |
| | I'll meet you there once I've finished here. |
| | --> |
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| When you report in, [[Gavin Banks]], slightly shaken by the unexpected turn of events, remarks, "Perhaps we'll uncover some clues within the [[Animus]]. After all, the past doesn't bite—well, not as frequently, at least."
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''You know how he killed Grandad? Shot him with his own gold Pistols. Can you believe that? I don't understand what my Mother ever saw in him.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What happened to your Mother?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Dead since I was young. Poisoned. Grandad had a lot of enemies. They couldn't get to him, so... they got her. She always wore a Gold Locket with a Likeness of me in it. It was gone when they found her. Whoever killed her took it. It was a paltry Trinket, and had no value. They didn't even leave me that.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's cold, even for a Pirate.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I tell you what, this Rum's given me a fierce taste for some Plantain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That I can remedy.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''Miss Lucy! Glad to see you back.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You seem to be settling in.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''People like me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 2:''' ''Lucy! Come drink with us.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Next time. I'm with the Captain.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I hear you're a Climber.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What are you getting at?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''A small Wager. A race to the Villa.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''So long as you're not averse to being embarrassed... hey!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're faster than you look.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Keep your sideways Insults. You're slower than you look. You're going to lose this one.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Almost there!'' |
| | <tabber> |
| | |-|If Edward won= |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''All right. You won.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You weren't so bad.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Don't.'' |
| | |-|If Edward lost= |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A fair Win. Though I took too much Rum.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That's what it was. The Rum.'' |
| | </tabber> |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Food and a View. A just Prize.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''This whole place reminds me of...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Grandad owned a lot of Stuff in his Day. But these he prized above all else. Is it not strange that the things he treasured most were what killed him?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I didn't peg you as Sentimental.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You can't deny the devilish Symmetry. My Father killed Grandad, I killed him... all of it done with these.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Here. You earned them.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I won't take your Grandfather's prize Pistols.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Will you not? I trust you know the difference between won't and can't, because I can't.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Take them! You'll never find better. Try not to be a Baby about it.'' |
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| ==References== | | ===Big Wig=== |
| {{Reflist}}
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Captain! I received Word. The Barrister who forged my father's Will has been seen at Havana.'' |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's worth looking into.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Havana is a long Way from your Grandfather's Plantation on Black Island. Are you sure about this?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It makes Sense. Grandpa had a small Cabin on a Beach just north of the Town. It's a quiet place. Out of the Way. When I was very young, Mama and I would go there. If I was going to hide Something, that's where I would hide it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You think the Barrister has your Gold there?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That Coward wouldn't risk being seen for no reason, I know that. There's something there. The Beach with Grandad's Cabin is to the north, past the Town.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This Barrister seems well connected for a simple Lawer. How did your Father come to know him?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''For as long as I can remember he was around our Family, even before Mama died. I never liked him. He wears a big wig, has a fake smile, and stinks of Lavender.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There was a Letter at Black Island that said it was him who put the Red Coats on your Trail.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Yes. When we find him I mean to bring that up.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Barrister:''' ''Spread out further! It's somewhere here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Speak of the Devil. That looks like your Barrister.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That's him all right.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You murdering fucking Cur!'' |
| | *'''Barrister:''' ''Get them! Get them!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Barrister:''' ''Please! Spare me! I'll share it with you!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's not yours to share, Mate.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''They buried it here somewhere.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's a Spade here.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's a grand Sight. There's a Letter.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Show me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''What? This is my Mother's.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Fuck! It was Papa.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I got him, Mama.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You tell anyone you saw me cry, and I'll bury you next to that fucking Barrister.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Not a Word.'' |
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| ==Howling at the Fire== | | ==The Padre== |
| {{Era|Memories}}
| | ===A Second Chance=== |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''We're headed to Punta del Caracol, Boys. There's someone I'd like to meet.'' |
| {{Memory Infobox
| | [] |
| |name=Howling at the Fire
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Padre's on that Island.'' |
| |image=
| | [] |
| |description= | | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''I have been to Kingston. The Protestants there are... territorial. And not welcoming to Catholics.'' |
| |type=Main {{c|Champions of Eden}} | | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''They even tried to ban us from their town. We're safer here.'' |
| |fullsync=
| | *'''British civilian 2:''' ''Bishop Ravenscroft has been calling us to Kingston for Years to help the Catholics there. I fear he is losing patience.'' |
| |previous=[[The Wolf Among Us]]
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''And I fear God, not His Servant. My Answer remains the same. We stay here.'' |
| |next=[[Hackney Diamonds]]
| | [] |
| |source=
| | *'''British civilian 2:''' ''Is that a Pirate? What's he doing here?'' |
| |location=[[New Orleans]], [[Louisiana]], [[North America]]
| | [] |
| |date=1788
| | {{IUNote|Title=An Invitation|Text=Abel Galvão,<br><br>My Son, you have heard the News, I trust?<br><br>Kingston has rejected us. Trials abound, but my Faith remains. Now, I do not write to you for Pity, but ask for your Presence. Come to Kingston. Bring your People with you. Rooms have already been prepared.<br><br>It has been too long since you were last by my Side, Abel.<br>Join me, and there is still Time to play a decisive Part in God's Plan.<br><br>Yours in Our Lord,<br>Bishop Horace Ravenscroft}} |
| }}
| | [] |
| '''Howling at the Fire''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref> | | *'''Edward:''' ''You're the one they call Padre.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I am. Welcome to our Village if you come in Peace.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Our Lot is simple. Farmers, Fishermen and their Families. You'll find Prizes elsewhere.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You misunderstand me. I am told that you were once a fearsome Master-at-Arms. I need someone of your Quality to keep my Crew in Line.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''It has been some Years since I was last on the Account. That Pirate is dead and the World is better for it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Man with your Talents would find the limitations of religious Life chafing, I would imagine. Don't you miss being free, and the Master of your own Destiny?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''As you're here already, could you let the People know the Food is ready? It is in these small Services to each other, that we serve God.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You need time to think. Why not.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This one is not going to be easy.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hello, the Padre says it's Time to eat.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 3:''' ''Thank you. We'll make our way over.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 4:''' ''How many Men do you think he's killed?'' |
| | *'''British civilian 5:''' ''Who? The Pirate?'' |
| | *'''British civilian 4:''' ''No, the Padre.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 5:''' ''Oh, Scores uncounted. But that was a long time ago. He's a new man now.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Henry Congreve:''' ''And who might you be?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm Edward, a Friend. The Padre sent me to tell you the Food is ready.'' |
| | *'''Henry:''' ''All wrapped up in Pirate Garb, you're not with Du Casse are you?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Du Casse? I'm reliably informed he won't be bothering anyone again.'' |
| | *'''Henry:''' ''Met his End, did he? Well, I can't say I'm sorry. Don't tell the Padre I said that.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Dinah Calverley:''' ''Now, who's that handsome Devil?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''My name's Edward Kenway, and I am no Devil today. Just a humble Servant bringing Word that the Food is ready.'' |
| | *'''Dinah:''' ''Edward, a Pleasure. I am Dinah Calverley. Now, my Legs feel dreadful today. Could you be a Dear and fetch me my Plate?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Anything for the Lady of the Manor.'' |
| | *'''Dinah:''' ''Oh, aren't you a Charmer.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''All done?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Not quite. The kind old Lady has turned me into her Errand Boy.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Ah, Mistress Calverley. Be careful of that one. She'll have you running Errands all day.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Dinah:''' ''Thank you, young Man. Now, where did you say you were from?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Wales by way of Bristol, to which I intend to return.'' |
| | *'''Dinah:''' ''And I pray that you do one Day, so you might see again those you left behind. I've lived here most of my Life, and it's the People who make it Home.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''My People and I are thankful. And word is that you rid us of the threats from Du Casse.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Join me, and you'll have the Chance to rid the world of more of Du Casse's Ilk, and get rich yourself along the way. Gold will help your people where good intentions cannot.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I have chosen my Path. It's not Gold that will save our Souls. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I myself cannot make the same choice. |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''God has given me a second Chance, and I will not squander it. But, perhaps there is one more Thing I can ask of you.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What is it?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''There's a persistent Rumor that what's left of Du Casse's Men, four Ships total, anchor nearby. I wish to know what they have planned.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I can see about these Rogues. They're sure to have some Reales that are not rightly theirs.'' |
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| ==Chapter introduction== | | ===Loyalty, Discipline, and Courage=== |
| ;Painted in History
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''If Du Casse's Men are pestering a Village, then they have fallen far indeed.'' |
| With the assistance of their [[Assassin cell]], the Descendants have uncovered that the [[Ring of Eden|ring]] found on the [[werewolf]]'s body matches with the genetic memory of a member of the [[Louisiana Brotherhood of Assassins|New Orleans Brotherhood]] from the 1700s. The field technician has narrowed the search for points of contact with the [[Isu]] artifact to the year 1788. Beginning from this point, the Descendants can enter the [[Animus]], explore the events of that era, and gather sufficient clues to guide them in the modern day. Their pursuit leads them to track down one of the Rings of [[Seth]] to the [[British Museum]] in [[London]].
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''The Padre's Trust will be worth far more than any stolen Reales. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And if the Men have no ill Intent, will the Padre join up?'' |
| | *'''Adéwalé:''' ''One can hope.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's the Island. But where are the Ships?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Lay off me, you drank your Fill. Now we're both paying for it.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''You think they'll hand us our Share when they return?'' |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Didn't you read the Letter? Them's a spiteful Lot.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Pirates write each other Letters now?'' |
| | [] |
| | {{IUNote|Title=Witless Fools|Text=We tried waking you Sods but you weren't fit to stand. The Padre's Village has little in the way of fighting Men and we've more than enough Crew. You won't be missed.<br><br>As per Du Casse's rules, the Captain says your Shares have been forfeited. Next Time, don't quaff a Barrel of Rum the Night before.}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They've left for the Padre's Village.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Du Casse's Men have already left for the Padre's Village. Man your Stations, get us moving!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Those Ships belong to Du Casse. What have they done?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Dinah Calverley:''' ''The Padre hasn't moved since we buried them.'' |
| | *'''Henry Congreve:''' ''I tried to offer him his favorite fried Fish. He kept on praying as if I weren't there.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''...now and at the hour of our Death. Amen.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Who did this?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''This is my fault. Bishop Ravenscroft was the man who led me to God. He was like a Father to me. He believed in me. It was he who entrusted me with the care of the People here. When trouble with the Protestants began at Kingston, he wanted more Catholics there. He called on us to join him, but I argued against it. With Du Casse gone, I thought we were safe. We were only here because I disagreed with the Bishop! It was them. Du Casse's Men. They made me watch... The Lord is merciful and just. But my Heart is deceitfully wicked.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I know Vengeance belongs to God alone, but I cannot turn away from this. Du Casse's Men must pay for what they've done. Will you help me?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''My Offer still stands. Join me on the Jackdaw and we will hunt Du Casse's Men. We have a Compound at Great Inagua. Your people will be safe there.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I will join you as Master-at-Arms. And when the Time comes, I will avenge my people.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lads, this is our new Master-at-Arms. He calls himself Padre, but I advise you call him Sir if you don't want your Heads knocked together.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''You know the Job. As your Master-at-Arms, I require three things from each of you. Loyalty, Discipline and Courage. Display them and I will have you toppling Man o' Wars twice our Size, and Holds to match.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''You have a sturdy Vessel. I'll teach the Crew some new Maneuvers.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What did you have in Mind?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Work the Sails and Rigging perfectly, and we can ram into our Foes.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I like where you're going with this.'' |
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| ==Description== | | ===If Thy Right Hand Offend Thee=== |
| ''Over the past few weeks, a wave of brutal murders has hit the city of [[New Orleans]], casting a shadow over its streets. Initially, the killer targeted traders at the city's outskirts and [[Smuggling|smugglers]] operating in the nearby [[Louisiana Bayou|swamps]]. However, the violence has since escalated dramatically. Now, entire units of [[Spanish Army|Spanish soldiers]] are discovered lifeless in the city's dimly lit alleys at dawn. The morning mist carries the echoes of screams, gunshots, and chilling howls, serving as the only witnesses to the victims' tragic demise.<br><br>Townsfolk are whispering of a nocturnal terror, a creature straight out of legend: the Loup Garou (or Rougarou). The Witnesses' investigations have unveiled unsettling truths: the killer cannot be [[human]]. The tracks they discovered suggest a [[wolf]]-like creature walking upright on two feet. However, most of its victims have connections to illicit trades, and a tenuous web links them to Don [[Vicente Jose Nuñez]], paymaster of the city army and suspected [[Templars|Templar]].'' | | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''We must be swift or they will slip away.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Forgive me, Father.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''We could dock over there.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What is it, Galvão?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I have a lead on Du Casse's men. Their new Leader has them holed up in Cape Bonavista. We should strike now.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''New Leader, you say? I know the Place.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Scoundrels will flee an honest Fight. While you hunt them down, I'll come from behind and block any escape.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A fine Plan, but I'll be doing most of the hunting. Are you sure?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''These Men are Cowards. I'll have my chance with the Runners.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Edward, I'll meet you inland.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye, watch yourself now.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Mostly empty. Not much has changed here.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Did you ever imagine that we'd be the ones doing the hanging? I'd sooner stick to smuggling.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''I'll do whatever the Boss wants. He pays us a damn sight more than Du Casse ever did.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 3:''' ''Keep it down. You're scaring off the Animals.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 4:''' ''Oi! Kill him.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Many have tried.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I wonder how the Padre's getting along.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Captain, over here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Is that all of them?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''There's more inside the Cave. No Mercy.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Step softly now. Don't want to alert them.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''If they run, I'll chase them to the Gates of Hell.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''First, the Bishop has us killing Villagers. Now, it's back to smuggling Guns. I'm confused.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''What's there to understand? We sap his Coin 'til it runs dry. Then find us another Papist.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 5:''' ''It just don't sit right with me. A Man like him, don't they take Vows of Poverty?'' |
| | *'''Pirate 6:''' ''Aye, Vows of Celibacy too. That's why I never joined 'em.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let's see if anything here points to their new Leader.'' |
| | [] |
| | {{IUNote|Title=Bishop's Orders|Text=There is a Village in Punta del Caracol with its own Priest. I am told you have met him before. Kill the Villagers and do what you wish with him. Let Fear Spread like the Plague.<br><br>I expect good News.<br><br>Bishop Horace Ravenscroft}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Letter from Bishop Ravenscroft. Shite. It was the Bishop who ordered the Attack.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''That Bastard. I should have seen it... but I couldn't let myself imagine he could be so Evil.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''These are Du Casse's Guns.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Perhaps. But that Mark is the Bishop's.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This Wine doesn't come cheap.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''It's from the Bishop's Cellar. Bears his Stamp.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''One moment.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''And if thy right Hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''No more.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Bishop ordered you to kill my People. Why?'' |
| | *'''Pirate 7:''' ''I don't know. Please...'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''You would beg for Mercy?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He's had enough, Man. Look.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Now, who is this Bishop?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''My Mentor. Two Years ago he tried to build a Cathedral in Kingston. The Protestants there refused it. Things turned bloody. The Bishop lost his mind. He said we had a Catholic duty to go to War over it. It was madness. I refused. He saw it as Apostasy. I hid my People, and tried to protect them. I never imagined the Bishop would murder them! He will die for what he has done. We must make for Kingston, and cut the Head off this Snake.'' |
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| ==Intro== | | ===The Other Cheek=== |
| It's a clear night as you approach Don Vicente Jose Nunez's private residence on Chartres Street near [[Saint Louis Cathedral|St. Louis Cathedral]], intending to investigate his suspected connections with the Templars. A strong wind blows from the south, an ominous sign over New Orleans. Exiting a narrow alley onto a wider main street, you suddenly find yourselves engulfed by smoke, and panicked screams echo in the distance.
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''Captain, I need to prepare. I'll catch you up in the Market. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''All right.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''As good a Spot as any.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Why wait 'til Dark, do you have second Thoughts?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''No, none at all. Catholicism is forbidden in Kingston. So, the Bishop only moves at Night, like a common Scoundrel. I see some familiar Faces. Catholics from other Villages near mine. They could point us to the Bishop.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll check the Market.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Excuse me. Jane, is that you?'' |
| | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''Father Galvão. You're alive!'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Yes, as the Lord continues to will it. What brings you here?'' |
| | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''But your Village... when we heard what happened, Papa dragged us to Kingston. Did anyone else survive?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''A blessed few.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''Well, Father says Bishop Ravenscroft will protect us. We're safe here.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Not Tonight. Return to your Home and do not leave 'til Morning.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 1:''' ''Alright. Goodbye, Father Galvão.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 2:''' ''They've finally let me in. Got an Invitation from the Bishop himself.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 3:''' ''Good, we'll talk later. And don't show that Letter to anyone.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I would like to have a look at that Letter.'' |
| | [] |
| | [[Database: Invitation Letter]] |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 4:''' ''Every Word from his Mouth is a Lie.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 5:''' ''The Man is a Menace. They have to find him.'' |
| | [] |
| | {{IUNote|Title=A Warning|Text=Beware the heretical Teachings of Bishop Ravenscroft and his Followers!<br><br>He preaches of Peace and Understanding yet surrounds himself with Thugs and Smugglers. Ravenscroft is a Beast in Bishop's Cloth. The younger Swynford was tragically lost after he turned over to this abominable Cause. Protect your Homes, watch over your Families, and do not trust the Bishop.}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Just what Sort of a Bishop is he?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British civilian 6:''' ''I hear he conducts secret Prayers at Night, in the Forests outside Kingston.'' |
| | *'''British civilian 7:''' ''I wouldn't dare go near the Forests after Dark. It's where unsavory Types gather.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Bishop hides out in the Forest, does he?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''So, what has the Padre discovered?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Bishop is meeting Initiates tonight on the Outskirts of Kingston.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Aye, and I've heard that he's bolstered his Ranks. We must be careful. Come, I know the Way.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Bishop is hated here.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''When he first arrived, Bishop Ravenscroft spoke of Peace and Understanding between Protestants and Catholics. Even helped me quiet my Inner Turmoil. But he has changed. The Man strangles the life from everything he touches.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We can end all of that.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Yes. He showed me a better Path. But now, I wonder if he was the Devil's Snake hissing in my ear from the start.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''There are two Entrances. Let's split up.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll head into the Forest.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Let none leave alive.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They're armed and looking lively.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Ah. Not for long.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Bishop Ravenscroft:''' ''An entire Shipment lost. Our Brothers in Cape Bonavista murdered. And I am barred from walking the Streets of Kingston. Enemies beset us on all Sides. Yet, my Faith has never been stronger. Our Numbers grow. The Enemy fears this. They are right to be afraid. Prepare yourselves. The Time of Peace is past, and our Templar Allies gather strength. It is Time for War. Shall we begin the Initiation?'' |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Mister Boreham is not here, Sir.'' |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''A Pity. He seemed so fervent.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''Intruder, over there!'' |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''Oh God. Oh no. Save me!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''My Son, we are not Enemies.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Bishop Ravenscroft, you created a sworn enemy when you murdered my People.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Confess.'' |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''You know this Place. They Hate us here. When I turned the other Cheek, they took everything. We were cast out. Only Du Casse heard my Pleas. He taught us the Ways of his Order. Found us a new Home. By joining with him I bought time for this Church.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''You paid for it with your Soul.'' |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''When we fought back, our Tormentors began to fear us. We are winning, Abel. So, I summoned everyone I knew for a final push. But you defied me, Abel. And others would have followed if your people were not made an Example of.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Villagers. My People. Their Murder was a Lesson?'' |
| | *'''Ravenscroft:''' ''Was it not a Lesson when the Lord ordered Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac? I took no pleasure in it, Abel. Faith compelled me to act. The Others were losing Faith and Resolve. The alliance with the Templars was going to fall apart. Some got brave, like you Abel. I was desperate. And it worked. The other Villages flocked to Kingston, begging for Protection. Our Numbers grew again. Your People's sacrifice served God's Will. Please, have Mercy. Are we not called to forgive?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Lord may forgive you. But I do not.'' |
| | [] |
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| As you reach your destination, you are met with a scene of utter pandemonium. Flames from the municipal building, barracks, and armory cast the night sky in a fiery orange hue. [[Civilian]]s flee in terror, while [[Spanish Empire|Spanish]] [[soldier]]s rush to the various locations.
| | <!-- Missing, seem to be pirate barks |
| | More Guns. The Bishop really has stepped into Du Casse's shoes. |
| | The Bishop's Orders are to kill anyone who approaches. |
| | I've never seen him like this. Were the Guns in Cape Bonavista that important? |
| | It were what happened to the Crew that has him afeared. Our best Men, gutted like Pigs. |
| | --> |
| | ===Caught Between Heaven and Hell=== |
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| A window shatters, and a hulking, shadowy figure hurtles onto the street. A grotesque, wolf-like humanoid emerges: the Loup Garou! Despite being out of breath and severely burned, the creature looks directly at you, and for a fleeting moment, you discern a distinctly human expression in its eyes. Its unspoken message is clear: it harbors no ill intent towards you. Before you can react, a group of Spanish soldiers opens fire, targeting both you and the creature! The Loup Garou reacts swiftly, but a few bullets tear through its thick hide, eliciting a pained howl as it leaps onto a nearby rooftop to escape.
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' Muito Obrigado (''Thank you''), Captain. I wasn't sure if I could do what had to be done.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What will you do now?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I can't say. How are my Villagers who joined you in Great Inagua? They must think poorly of me for becoming a Pirate again.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I am sure they do not.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Thank you, Captain.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Padre's People have been hard at Work.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Henry Congreve:''' ''Well, it's not quite the Cathedral of Saint Paul. We've little in the way of Ornaments.'' |
| | *'''Diana Calverey:''' ''We don't need those. You've turned a musty old Hut into a Place of Worship. You did well, Henry.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Mistress Calverley, how are you settling in?'' |
| | *'''Diana:''' ''This Place is livelier than what I am used to. I enjoy it, but I do miss the Padre's Cooking.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I am sure he can still host the odd Pig Roast.'' |
| | *'''Diana:''' ''Yes. If I know him, he still carries every one of us in his Heart. Be good to him, my Dear.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Impressive Work, we had little use for that Derelict.'' |
| | *'''Henry:''' ''Thank you. How is the Padre holding up?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Work on the Ship gives him Purpose.'' |
| | *'''Henry:''' ''Hmm. Keep him busy, Captain.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They've settled in well.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Your People are in good Spirits. Even built a Church. Would you like to take a look?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Perhaps, another Time.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Do you still see yourself as a Man of God?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''A Man of God? I am a Man of the Sea. A Man of the Sword. I am a Believer and I am a Killer. There is no Refuge for my Sort. This World does not forgive, nor does it forget. The Jackdaw is Home now.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You've met the Assassins. They're Killers too, and they wouldn't turn you out.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I've had enough of Orders and Titles. The Ocean is a wide and wild Expanse. Perhaps God created it for Wanderers like you and me? Those caught between Heaven and Hell.'' |
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| ==Key objectives== | | ==Tobias Smith== |
| <tabber>
| | ===No Box Dark Enough=== |
| |-|1 - TAIL THE LOUP GAROU=
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I didn't take you for a petal-picking sort.'' |
| The Witnesses must pursue this mysterious beast to find the answers they're looking for: is it a real monster? What lies behind the local legends surrounding it? Do its powers stem from a curse, magic, or perhaps, more likely, a Precursor artifact? | | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''To pluck is to end. You Love. You lose. I mentioned a Commander. Did I? No matter.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Man who put you in a box? Vile business, Tobias.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''So it goes. Should I be spared? When others face the Box, should I stand aside and tinker with Cannons?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Well, there are no Boxes here and we hoped you would help us with some improvements on the Jackdaw.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''My knobby Hands once fashioned deadly instruments, to be sure. I can't be sure. Can I trust Memory? I see the Mortars I made for the Commander, stout and of uncommon Strength and Quality.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Well then, I would like to have a look at those. Where are they now?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''A dark Place. A place of Screams. A Theatre of Cruelty. The Seas of Punta Guarico, on an Island called Petite Caverne. If the Mortars are to be found, they are there, or thereabouts.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The sooner we find this Cave, the better the Jackdaw will be for it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I expect it won't be as easy as sailing in and taking the Weapons.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Who can know. If much is as it was, Petite Caverne is well-guarded. The Commander keeps the Weapons under Lock and Key.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hmm. Not exactly ripe for the picking, then.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''How did you discover you had a knack for tinkering? Was it with the Privateers?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Yes.'' |
| | [a pause] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''All right, then.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''We're here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll wait outside the Cavern.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Expect me, shortly.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lads, keep the Jackdaw out of Sight. Find us when we're done!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You stayed in this dank Place? Tell me there was somewhere to call Home before this.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''There was an Island where I felt warmth. Contentment? I was a different man.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We all were, Mate. What was this Island called?'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''How long must we wait?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''They come after dark. It will be worth it. The Commander hungers for Power. My Guns sate his Appetite.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Two there. Careful, now.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British soldier 1:''' ''Where is the Commander?'' |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''Up ahead, on the Dock. Best not bother him, he's busy with his... Tests.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 1:''' ''That's the problem. We're running out of Boxes for the Bodies.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''I'm bettin' he goes for the left Arm on the next.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 3:''' ''Jaysus, Man. Careful you don't take on the Commander's cruel indifference.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''Or will it be an Eye?'' |
| | *'''British soldier 3:''' ''You're hopeless.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''At last.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''So much for a quiet approach. Aim true, Smith!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Easy, Man! Christ!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''A Debt was owed. No more.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Commander is ahead if I'm right.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You don't seem too concerned with the Weapons. That's why we're here.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''It is a hateful and wicked Bargain but it is ours.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Smith, I took you to be caught in Death's Shadow. Now I see you're the one casting it.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate:''' ''No, no! Please, I don't want to go in there!'' |
| | *'''British Officer 1:''' ''Shut your mouth and do what you're told.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Pirate:''' ''Tobias? Brother! It's you!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Hurry. The Ship outside. Go.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''On. Moving on. We must move on.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Commander Cyrus:''' ''Bring another one in and clear the Mess of the last.'' |
| | *'''British Officer 2:''' ''There was a nice Ring on that one.'' |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' ''Yes, leave it, that's mine.'' |
| | *'''British Officer 2:''' ''Ugh, the Stench...'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''That's him.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British Officer 3:''' ''The Devil? Who are you?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Memory fading. Mind failing. What else?'' |
| | *'''British Officer 3:''' ''Are you simple?'' |
| | *'''British Officer 4:''' ''Why are you here? Filthy Rat!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Why am I here? No matter. What will I do? That is the Question.'' |
| | *'''British Officer 5:''' ''Who are you? Stop!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''A mere bag of Bones and Dust. As are we all. Let us hasten your Decay.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' '' Who are you?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He's yours, Smith.'' |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' ''You.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' ''What? All of this for some Flowers? Maybe I should have looked closer at you. And taken more.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' ''You piece of Shit. That's all you are, Dirt and Water.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Cyrus:''' ''I broke you open and looked inside. And you know what I found? Nothing. You're empty. You're a Puppet! A Nobody! You're Nothing!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''There is no Box dark enough. But this will do.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What? Not even a Smile? We exorcised your Demon! Live a little, Man.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''He is gone. Yes. But the Shadow on my Soul remains.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''I need to see Crooked Island. There's a Village there. After that, the Mortars.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Are there more parts you need at Crooked Island.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What is it Smith? What is there that you need?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Love. Long dimmed, nearly gone. Not gone.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We are bound for Crooked Island, then. But I need those Mortars to be set right after our visit.'' |
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| The fire spreads swiftly, casting eerie shadows across the cobblestone streets and morphing them into a hellish labyrinth. The air is thick with the acrid scent of burning [[wood]] and scorched [[stone]], while a strong wind whips up ember spirals into the air, casting an esoteric glow on the panicked civilians. Amidst the turmoil, the available soldiers attempt to maintain order, but the blaze defies their efforts. Alerted by the initial shots, additional militia swarm in, determined to hunt down "the monster" amidst the chaos.
| | ===All Love Must End=== |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Tell me about this Island we're headed to. Was it your Home?'' |
| *''Rooftop Chase:'' The creature's agility and speed are supernaturally astounding. It effortlessly scales the walls of buildings, leaps across rooftops, and seemingly vanishes into the swirling smoke. The Loup Garou appears impossible to catch, but the Witnesses must keep sight of it. Any Approach check made to keep track of the werewolf requires 1 additional Raise. | | [pause] |
| *''Through the Fire:'' The streets are a bedlam of flaming barriers, collapsed beams, and falling debris. The deadly dance of flames makes each step a perilous gamble. As long as they remain in the burning neighborhood, at the end of an Approach check, the Witnesses must make an additional Reaction check to navigate the treacherous terrain. | | *'''Edward:''' ''All right, I'll go first.[beat] I came of age on a Farm. We are Shepherds, us Kenways. But I wanted more, for my Family... for me. So I took to the Seas, and here I am.'' |
| *''Militia Hunt:'' The Spanish troops hunt the beast through the panic-stricken streets. Witnesses might be forced to engage them in combat or use their stealth skills to avoid their watchful eyes and trigger-happy nature. | | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''I was born in Barbados. I've little Memory of it. Maybe I wasn't. Who can say now with all that's happened.'' |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And Crooked Island?'' |
| *''Target Locked (minor):'' Using the [[Eagle Vision]] skill, a Witness can effortlessly keep track of the Loup Garou even through the thick layer of smoke. The Witness has 1 Free Raise on any Approach check made to overcome the ''Tail the Loup Garou'' Challenge. | | *'''Tobias:''' ''I stole away there as a Youth. Met my Wife. A sunny Place. Fine People. A different Time. A short Time. I fell in with some Pirates. It was them who taught me to use Firearms and Machines. Then the British came. One of their Raids. No warning. Men, Women, Children, no matter. Taken and gone. You know the rest.'' |
| *''Controlled Demolition (minor):'' During the pursuit, the Witnesses may find opportunities to sabotage structures, causing them to collapse and impeding the progress of the soldiers chasing them and the Loup Garou. In this case, the Witnesses overcome the ''Militia Hunt'' Challenge. | | *'''Edward:''' ''That's over now. Let's hope your Wife awaits your Return with open Arms.'' |
| |-|2 - SAVE THE PIECE OF EDEN=
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''It is Hope that's brought me the most Pain these last Years.'' |
| The chase eventually guides the Witnesses to a {{Wiki|Hopewell tradition#Mound|Hopewell site's mound}} nestled between the {{Wiki|Mississippi River}} and the swamps southwest of the city. Within the cave beneath it, the illusory aspect of the Loup Garou shifts to that of a man. He lies mortally wounded, wearing a gleaming and mysterious ring: an Isu artifact, a Ring of Eden. Before the Witnesses can celebrate their discovery, a group of Templars burst into the cave. | | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There it is, Crooked Island. There's Smoke.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Something's amiss.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''English Ships.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''A Raid. We must stop them.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lead on.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Portuguese civilian 1:''' ''Not my Son, please! Take me instead!'' |
| | *'''British soldier 1:''' ''Shut your Mouth.'' |
| | [fight] |
| | *'''British soldier 2:''' ''Meddlesome Rats! Leave that one Alive, he'll fetch a Sum.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Portuguese civilian 1:''' ''Oh, thank you.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''African civilian 1:''' ''Please, I am old.'' |
| | *'''British soldier 3:''' ''You'll still fetch a Price.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''African civilian 1:''' ''I owe you my Life.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''African civilian 2:''' ''Mark, Mark! Wake up, Man!'' |
| | *'''British soldier 4:''' ''Too late for Him. That should teach you lot to try to escape.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''British soldier 5:''' ''You belong in the Fire!'' |
| | [other fight] |
| | *'''British soldier 6:''' ''Knaves! Off with you!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''African civilian 2:''' ''Mark, my Friend, we're Saved! Please open your Eyes!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''African civilian 3:''' ''Thank you, thank you!'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hah! They fled back to the Sea.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''They will return.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This place is safe, for now. Let's find your Home?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Yes.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lead the Way.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're uneasy.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''I don't know this place like I did. Not no more.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It has been... some Years. Should I let you get on with it?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''No. Come. I do not know if my Wife will remember me.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The House is in ruins. A Grave.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''My Wife. May she rest.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''She never forgot you.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''She gave me this. "As long as they persist, so will we," she said. Flowers die, dry, and rot. I did not say it then. I failed her. All Love must end with one saying goodbye to the other. She was my Light. It is Darkness once more.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I have said goodbye to many Friends, Close and True. The Ache never leaves.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Upon my Death, bury me next to she is all I ask.'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Edward. Thank you. I know little of this World. Almost nothing. But I had to know my Wife's Fate.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You can be a dark Cloud over calm Waters, Smith. But we'll put some Cheer on those Bones yet. It's been a pleasure to get to know you, Smith.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Thank you, Captain.'' |
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| The Hopewell site's mound, situated between the river and the swamp, is a sacred sanctuary. A hole in the exposed earth, once concealed by now-torn vegetation, leads you to a cave beneath the mound itself. The cavern walls are adorned by ancient petroglyphs. One image portrays a strange animal-headed [[Seth|figure]] with a long, arched nose offering a [[Ring of Moon|spherical object]] to a Native, who then undergoes a transformation into a wolf-headed warrior. Another scene depicts this wolf-warrior engaged in battle with Conquistador invaders, while yet another portrays it combating [[British Army|red-jacketed]] soldiers. | | ===Very Little, But Something=== |
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Smith. How are my Mortars coming?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Materials I need have arrived at Great Inagua. We should go there.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Mortars are ready. They only need to be fitted.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Good Man! It took some doing but I expect they'll be worth it.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The British Raiding Ships, those that remain, sail unopposed. I've learned of their Location.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I see.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Flame of my life may be snuffed out, but we can save others from that same Darkness.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Ships were seen near Crooked Island. To finish what they started, I'd guess. Guesses, wagers... them all we have.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''These Mortars could do with some testing, anyway.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Fine work on these Mortars, Smith!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''They too will someday fail you.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''There. The Ships.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Time to put these Guns to the Test.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Haha! Now that's Power!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Just chemicals and Iron, Captain.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Them Panic. Good.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Load the Powder! Again!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Easy does it! Hah!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''They will return to Darkness.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Another Wave! Prepare yourselves!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is something!'' |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''More ships, Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let them come!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We've sailed through worse, Lads! Give them everything! I'll say it again, Smith, these Mortars are a Revelation!'' |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Leave only Crab food.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Well done, Smith.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''Nice work on them Cannons, Deadman!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You can choose another Nickname if you'd prefer. The crew will respect it.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''I'm fond of the name. A reminder of my Path.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You've called down Thunder, Deadman. Your Guns will spread Fear across the Seas.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''With so little to hold on to, it is something. Very little. But something. Almost nothing. Still, I'll cling to it.'' |
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| You discover the Loup Garou lying at the center of the cavern, mortally wounded. A radiant light engulfs the fallen figure before your eyes, causing its appearance to swiftly revert to that of a human. As the glow dissipates, a ring of unmistakable Isu origin gleams on the dead man's finger. Moments later, his body begins to disintegrate, turning to ash in mere moments. | | ==A World Without Gold== |
| | ===That Bastard Maynard=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Quiet beach. Top Grog. A bleedin' House on a Hill. We'll be made soft and the Job's not done.'' |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''It's treasure enough for some, Edward. You must keep that in sight.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's a Lot to keep in sight these Days. Thatch had it all figured, and look what it got him.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''That need not be your End.'' |
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| | *'''Robert Maynard:''' ''The King of England loves Mulled wine. Do you have mulled wine at this... ...establishment? What makes it special is the addition of Nutmeg, you see. A spice our Majesty the King has delivered from the far East, for we, his Subjects, to enjoy.'' |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Let it not be said that those with Power cannot treat the Little People charitably.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Ah...You'll find no little People here.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You must be lost, Mate.'' |
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Lost? On the contrary.'' |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''I'm here with purpose; to offer this Boon from the King's Table as a gesture of his good Will. And with it a Chance for you, Edward Kenway, along with these other Pirates, to leave this place with your Lives. It's what Our Majesty the King, God save him, would prefer.'' |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Myself, I'm inclined to a more... Permanent Solution.'' |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''I await your unconditional Surrender at Kingston.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Who was that Bastard?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That was the bastard that killed Thatch.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Edward. A word... best in Private.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''My Quarters, then.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That bastard Pirate Hunter... his name's Lieutenant Robert Maynard, though I call him a few other things besides.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Maynard's going to be a problem for us.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's his intention.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''There's been Redcoats everywhere since Thatch. Now that cocky Bastard walks in, bold as you please, and threatens us to our faces. Blackbeard would be turning in his Grave.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye. I've been thinking on that.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''What's your Plan for Maynard, then?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I mean to go to Kingston, pay him a quiet visit.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Getting there may not be easy. They say he's got a Warship tearing up Freebooters anywhere near the Place.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Jackdaw's Crew can hold their own in a Fight well enough.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''This is no ordinary Fight. Maynard's got the King's Navy behind him. And he hates us, you saw it. I think he hates you most of all.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Even more Reason for me to go in quiet.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Kingston then, just... be careful, Edward. We've lost Nassau. We can't lose Inagua too.'' |
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| "''Muchas gracias'', [[Assassins]]." A hand clap and a voice with a heavy Spanish accent catch you by surprise. "Once again, you have done the dirty work for us: killed the beast and found the artifact." A troop of Templar soldiers, led by a visibly burnt and injured Don Vicente Jose Nuñez, stands at the entrance of the cave with nothing but cruel intentions. "''Por favor'', hand it over—and I might decide to spare your pathetic lives."
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| | It's not just the Navy behind Maynard, it's the Royal Coffers as well. He's sure to have a nice Stash of Gold somewhere. |
| *''Templar Assault:'' The Witnesses must defend themselves and the artifact from the Templar ambush. The soldiers are equipped with deadly weapons and are formidable opponents even for an Assassin. Defeating them requires at least 2 separate Approach checks. | | Maynard! That Shitbird's been nipping at my Heels for weeks, wanting to make his Name. |
| *''The Templar Must Die:'' The army paymaster, Don Vincente Jose Nuñez, has confirmed that he's a prominent figure of the [[Louisiana Rite of the Templar Order|Templar Rite]] in New Orleans. The Witnesses cannot let him take the Ring of Eden, but must also end his vile life. | | Maynard? Who is he? |
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| | Another of the King's Lackeys itching to measure himself against my Reputation. |
| *''Secret Passageway (minor):'' There is a hidden passageway leading out of the cave, which might be used to exit the mound without going through the Templar troop. With a successful Wits check with 1 Raise or by activating the Eagle Vision skill, the Witnesses can find the secret exit and overcome the Templar Assault Challenge. However, since the Witnesses would expose their flank while escaping this way, the Flying Bullets Setback is automatically triggered, and all characters' Reaction checks require 1 additional Raise. Also, if this Weakness is exploited before overcoming the ''The Templar Must Die'' Challenge, all Witnesses lose 1 Sync level. | | All right, Lieutenant Maynard. You've earned your Reckoning! |
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| | Anne might be right. Time ashore would do us all Good. |
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| | ===Not Even a Real Captain=== |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''Finding Maynard in Kingston will be like looking for a Needle in a Bottle of Hay.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''He's no shrinking Violet. He will have made certain everyone in Town knows he's there.'' |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''I was only in Kingston once. It all got a bit blurry after the second Bottle.'' |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''I know Kingston well enough. If you ask me, Maynard will be with his Military Friends on the western side.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's a lot of soldiers for an old Barn. It looks like Padre was right.'' |
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| | *'''British officer:''' ''This Lot here belongs to Lieutenant Maynard. I have a Letter in my Hand saying it goes out on the next Transport.'' |
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| | *'''British officer:''' ''Report!'' |
| | *'''British soldier:''' ''Sir! Transport has informed us there will be a delay.'' |
| | *'''British officer:''' ''Well how long did they say! I'm not going to be the one to tell the Lieutenant he can't have his Stuff! |
| | *'''British soldier:''' ''They didn't say, Sir! |
| | *'''British officer:''' ''Damn it! What with the HMS Demolition getting away late for Eleuthera Today as well... You better hope that Transport arrives, or he'll have both our Heads.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Blast! Maynard's not here. He's left for Eleuthera.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Bastard's not even a real Captain.'' |
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| | [[Database: Commander's Letter]] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A Pirate Master Gunner. This could work in our favor.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Silverware from Thatch's Revenge, and his other Treasures. Maynard's been helping himself to Pirate Holds.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Anne will be wondering where I am.'' |
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| With the Piece of Eden finally in your hands, you ponder its connection to the struggles in New Orleans during the turbulent days of the [[American Revolution]]. As you leave the mound, mysteries abound, and the ancient symbols adorning the cavern walls seem to whisper secrets buried in the annals of time.
| | That new Shipment, some are saying they moved it because it came from the Hold of Blackbeard hisself. |
| | You'd believe anything. All new Shipments go to the Barn now. Lieutenant's Orders. |
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| "I think that's it, guys." The voice of [[Gavin Banks]] resonates in your ears as the simulation starts to disintegrate before your eyes until all you can see is the empty [[Memory Corridor]]. Once you're all disconnected from the [[Animus]], the field technician shows you an image of the simulation cave on the main screen of the workstation. "Those pictograms—pretty peculiar, right? I'll see if I can find something similar somewhere... or some-when! Until then, take a rest. Good job guys!"
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| | Lieutenant Maynard cuts a fine Figure. We could do with more of his Ilk, if you ask me. |
| ===Prior to this memory===
| | Some say he took Gold and who knows what other godless Idols from Pirates, and hid it all in that Barn of his. |
| The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in "Painted in History."
| | You know what the Priest said about idle Gossip! You should be ashamed! |
| *'''Swamps and Whispers (Simulation).''' Reports of a mysterious predator terrorizing livestock at night and grisly murders in the swamps of New Orleans have reached the Brotherhood's ears. A Voodoo Queen is spreading rumors about the presence of a Rougarou in the bayou—a creature that is part-human, part-wolf, and said to be the eternal guardian of an ancient Voodoo circle constructed from the bones of a demon. This circle is rumored to be hidden beneath the lands of the old natives. The Brotherhood must delve into the origins of these legends and ascertain whether an authentic Isu artifact is involved in the recent events.
| | I'm just saying I heard it, is all. There's no Sin in that, is there? |
| *'''Before They Are Hanged (Simulation).''' New Orleans residents are in a frenzy over the "monster of the bayou," accusing anyone without an alibi or strong community ties of being responsible for the night's massacre. Spanish Governor [[Esteban Miro]] and his soldiers exacerbate the situation by carrying out summary executions of the accused in an effort to maintain calm. As a result, one or more of the Brotherhood's most trusted allies are on the brink of being hanged. The Witnesses must intervene to help them escape and uncover the true culprit behind the deaths.
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| *'''Templar Investigations (Simulation)'''. The Brotherhood is probing the suspected Templar ties of Don Vicente Jose Nuñez, paymaster of the city army in New Orleans. Yet, for the third time in succession, their subject of interest has been discovered deceased before they could initiate interrogation. It appears that another party is swiftly eliminating Templar affiliates before the Brotherhood can act.
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| *'''Present-day New Orleans (Modern Day).''' The PCs journey to New Orleans to witness the Hopewell mound's petroglyphs firsthand. Upon arrival, they may locate the site within a nature reserve or be directed to a local museum dedicated to preserving such relics and paintings. While exploring, they may uncover numerous references to ancient [[Egypt]]ian culture, sparking their curiosity and prompting a return visit to the British Museum in London for further investigation.
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| *'''Visiting Hours (Modern Day).''' The PCs visit the British Museum to inspect it firsthand: they scrutinize the sarcophagus and ring up close, survey CCTV cameras, identify access points into the building, and note other security devices. Additionally, they may attempt to stealthily infiltrate the administrative offices to search for the list of security guards, examine duty rotas, and assess security systems.
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| *'''Different Monsters (Simulation).''' The PCs' technician discovers records of another close encounter with a werewolf in the Brotherhood [[database]]. Although incomplete and cryptic, the entry includes a DNA sample. Intrigued, the PCs enter a simulation that transports them back to ancient times, to the lands that gave rise to the [[Roman Kingdom]]. They venture into the swamps surrounding Rome and discover an Isu [[Temple (Isu)|Vault]] hidden among the murky waters. Within the vault, they encounter a bloodthirsty lycanthrope, adding a thrilling and perilous twist to their journey. Eventually, they realize the Piece of Eden that transformed the werewolf in this case has nothing to do with the Rings of Seth they are looking for.
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| ==References==
| | Whatever you think of the Lieutenant, he bested Blackbeard when none other could. |
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| | Small Wonder. He's as close to a Pirate as you can be without being called one. |
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| | All the spoils from them Pirates he's took for himself, and piled it up in the Barn. |
| | Hold your Tongue you damned Fool! You'll get us both flogged! |
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| ==Description== | | That Maynard's all high and mighty, but he's dirty as any of them Redcoats, mark my Word. |
| ''Following the tracks uncovered during the events in post-[[American Revolution|revolution]] [[New Orleans]], the PCs' field technician finds a promising lead. An [[Egypt]]ian sarcophagus, unearthed in 1932 in the [[Valley of the Kings]], bears decorations strikingly similar to the first pictogram glimpsed in the mound cave in 1788. The artwork depicts the [[Egyptian mythology|god]] [[Seth]] presenting a spherical object to a person, who subsequently undergoes a transformation into a [[Mummification|mummy]]-like creature.<br><br>The sarcophagus, which has been preserved in the [[Egyptian Museum]] of [[Cairo]] for decades, has recently been loaned to the British Museum as part of a new exhibition. Upon seeing it firsthand, the PCs realize that the animal-headed humanoid depicted on the cave wall was indeed Seth, the Egyptian god of chaos. However, it remains a mystery how a representation of Seth ended up in a cave in [[North America]]. Nevertheless, this discovery proves to be a significant lead for the PCs—Sometimes, fortune smiles upon the Assassins..'' | | Aye, he took Blackbeard's Hold. Where'd all that Gold go, I ask you? |
| | As if we don't know. |
| | Some say he's got quite the Store in a barn here in Kingston. |
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| | ===What the Devil!=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Maynard's left Kingston for a Rendezvous with his Fleet at Eleuthera.'' |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''Damn! How do we find this Fleet, then?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''His Ship's the HMS Demolition. I expect he's also carrying a Master Gunner of some Note who'd welcome our liberation.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''A Master Gunner? With Luck we'll convince him to join us.'' |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''We could do with a good Master Gunner, no offense to the Crew.'' |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''A single Fleet is of no concern to us, even one with a Warship.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''If we're lucky Maynard will have his Warchest with him.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''There's the Demolition! It's alone.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's close to Shore, and slow. I don't see a Fleet. This might be easier than I expected.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Keep on Lads! Let's get a look inside that Hold.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''The Warship's breaking off!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Sod it all! We can't see anything in this Murk! They're trying to get to open Water, and use the Demolition's size to Advantage.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Here's the rest of the Fleet!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''God damn it! I just patched those sails!'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''They're near ready to board!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Over we go, Lads! Secure the Hold!'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Find Maynard!'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Take the Helm! Where's Lieutenant Maynard?'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Quick and clean!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Man to man, just how I like it!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I don't think Maynard's here.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 1:''' ''There's no Sign of Maynard, or a Master Gunner. The Hold was empty as a Drum except for this. It's heavy, too.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Do you hear that? Open it.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 1:''' ''Blow me down! There's a Man inside.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''What the Devil?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Get him out. Take the poor Sod to my Quarters, and get him something to eat and drink.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''I've never seen anything like that in all my Days.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We need to know what happened here. I'll be keen to hear him tell it, when he's able.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''First Kingston, now this. It's almost like Maynard knows we're looking for him.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He's sly, that's certain. Has there been no News of him at all?'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Some, but it's not good. Word is the Lieutenant expected to be made Captain after he killed Blackbeard. He wasn't. So now he's got a Fire in his Belly, and means to hunt every Pirate out of the West Indies... beginning with you, Edward.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That explains the Fleet I suppose.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''There's more. The Demolition's Log has a list of Ships. A lot of Ships. And Maps. Maynard's planning something big.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''He's building an Armada. And a great Warship.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''How do you know this?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''He wanted me... Master Gunner... '' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''This one's the Master Gunner?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Whoever he is, he won't last long on the Ship. We have to get him back to Inagua.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Inagua's as good a Course as any. We can figure what to do next when we're there.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''There was nothing on the Demolition but that poor Devil in the Box.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 2:''' ''Did you see that poor Bastard? We've put him in the Captain's Cabin, but he looks more dead than alive.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 3:''' ''I've seen enough to know his insides is all broke up. He's a dead man, all right.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 2:''' ''Deadman eh? That's a hell of a nickname for him if he lives.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 3:''' ''And well earned.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Have some pity. It's an evil Bastard that locks a man in a Box.'' |
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| ==Intro== | | ===It's a Start=== |
| You can see a quarter [[moon]] peeking from behind a cloud through the large windows at the end of the hall. According to your plan, the security cameras of the British Museum have shut down, granting you at least a few minutes to move about [[Social stealth|undetected]]. The curious depiction of Seth and the mummy gazes back at you from the side of the ancient sarcophagus. In a display case in front of it stand the only two items found inside: a [[Ring of Sand|ring]] and a golden [[khopesh]]. | | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''I never tire of the Sight of this Place.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Aye. The one the Crew are calling Deadman is still alive at least. Some time on our Island might agree with him.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''I don't care for that Nickname.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''When he's able to tell me, I'll get his proper Name and his Story.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''This is nice. It's good to see the Crew at Ease. I expect there'll be precious little of it ahead.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''If that poor Sod's correct and Maynard's building an Armada, I'd wager you're right.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''We've a brave Crew, but we don't stand a chance against an entire Armada. I'll put Word out. When we know where Maynard is, we take him before he has the Advantage.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'd like to know more of his Purpose first, find out what he's planning.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''You don't fool me, Edward Kenway. You want to figure out a way to get your Hands on his Gold.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And why not? We can deal with the Bastard, Rob him Blind and make ourselves rich at the same time. Thatch would approve.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Oh, that's sly! Thatch indeed! I'll tell you why not. The longer we take, the more dangerous Maynard becomes.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm afraid you speak Truth, Anne. Let me talk to my Officers.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Don't take too long.'' |
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| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''Captain! I could use your aid in carrying this Rum. The Crew has the thirst of Whales, and they're not the most patient Lot.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You should take it to the Men yourself. There are few things that earn their Respect more than Rum.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Respect is for the Captain. Fear better suits a Master-at-Arms. But I'm glad for your help. I had a terrible weakness for Rum once. I won't be partaking myself.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Devil take me, you're a Pirate man!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The man we pulled out of that Box was being pressed into Crew by Maynard. He's building an Armada.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''If true, that is not good News, Captain. We won't survive against an Armada. Few could.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye. I was hoping my Master-at-Arms might have some thoughts about what we could do about it.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I may. Let me think on it.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''My thanks for your help, Captain. Just here will do. The men will find it.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 1:''' ''I'm weary of chasing our Tails across the Seas, looking for a Fight that could be our last.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 2:''' ''I don't mind if there's pay at the end of it. But it's been too long, that's certain.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 1:''' ''The Captain and Quartermaster are to blame. Blackbeard's gone. Finding this Lieutenant Maynard won't bring him back.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 2:''' ''Aye. If they want revenge, take as many fat Merchant ships as we can, I say. That's what Blackbeard would want.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 1:''' ''Leave off Lads! It's the Master at Arms.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''No no! Don't stop on my Account! If you want to fight, fight us! What say you, Captain? Care to test your Grit against your own Men?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let's just try not to damage them permanently. We need them able.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 2:''' ''You heard the Captain, Lads! No permanent Damage. That don't mean we can't make 'em hurt!'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 3:''' ''Oh, that don't look Good! Get one back! Put your shoulders into it!'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 3:''' ''They can't take all of us!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Pull your Weight, Master at Arms! You've got me doing all the Work.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Keep up the Talk, Captain. I'll let my Fists speak for me.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Looks an even Fight now. I can finish it if you're winded.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''If it's all the same to you, I'll see it through.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Nice Hook, Captain!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's the Jab that does the real work!'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''A good Contest, and an agreeable End! My thanks for your help, Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're a cheeky Sod.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Get up you Swabs! Let's see which of you can shoot to save yourselves. What about you, Captain? Think you can best me?'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Walk with me, Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Where to, Shipwright?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You'll see.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Crew is calling the one we pulled out of that Box "Deadman". They say he's likely an uncommon Criminal.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''The same could be said of any of us, and has been at every Establishment I've visited... or the ones I remember.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Some are afraid he's afflicted with a spreading Sickness, a Plague.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I say the only Sickness lies with those who locked him in that damned Box.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''What have we here?'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''The Rules are easy. I call out a group of Dummies. You hit the ones I call. You keep doing that 'til I stop. Got it? Let's start.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Middle!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Deadman's said Maynard was pressing him into service for an Armada he's building.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''An Armada? Christ! He'd need a lot of coin for that.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A thought that's crossed my Mind as well.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Left!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''If Maynard's got that kind of Coin, there'll be a Big Wig with a Ledger close behind him. There always is.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Right!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye. If I find this Treasurer, I might find his Gold. Maynard can't build an Armada if he can't pay for it.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Find Maynard's Gold to stop the Armada. Right.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Just the kind of shooting that might win you the Competition.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Speaking of the Deadman, last I saw he was heading to the Beach, and didn't look well.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias "Deadman" Smith:''' ''I'm here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Is that Hole for someone you know?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The Grave is for me.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Come now. It looks as if our Island is doing you some Good.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Appearance only. My Wounds won't be cured. I will be dead soon.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You say you are dying, I say we all chance Death at every Turn. I'm in need of a Master Gunner with your Skill. Join us, for as little or as long as may be. You might live longer than you expect.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''That is True.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''But I should know your real Name. I can't have my Master Gunner answering to "Deadman".'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Tobias. My Name was Tobias Smith.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Smith, then. Now let's get back to the others. I do not share your fondness for... Graves.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Hear me, all! Gather round!'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 4:''' ''Let's hear a word from our Captain!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You all know our Purpose is to find Maynard, and relieve him of both Life and Fortune.'' |
| | *'''Jackdaw pirate 5:''' ''Sack the Bastard!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He is canny, and our Task is neither simple nor easy. But we have his Measure. Maynard's building an Armada against us. That takes a lot of Coin. If we find the one who keeps his Ledger, we can stop his Gold. Shipwright, here's your Chance to even the Score with the Lobcock for locking you up. Search out this Treasurer. Send Word when you find him.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'll get him.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''To our Master-at-Arms falls the Task of the Armada itself, a Problem for which I confess I have no Answer.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''To this I have already given some Thought. I ask your leave to go to my old Spanish Crew at Santanillas, and gain their Aid.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You have it. Only be sure of their good Faith. In looking for Friends, we don't want to increase our Enemies. Last, I am happy to tell you that the good repair of the Armaments rests with our new Master Gunner, Mister Smith. I am assured he is well suited to the Task. We can but take him at his Word, and prove him, false or true. With that, I declare the Jackdaw and her Crew ready. What say you, Quartermaster?'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''It's a Start. And a good one! So say I!'' |
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| A scream suddenly tears the silence apart as a security guard is thrown against the display case, smashing it and sending the khopesh, ring, and broken glass flying. The guard's torchlight rolls on the ground, revealing a menacing silhouette with clawed hands and vivid blood-red eyes standing ready to pounce. It's the terrible figure you have encountered before—its canines leave no doubt: it's the vampire!
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| | *'''Bernard Woodhouse:''' ''You Lot behave yourselves. It took me all Day to get this Place tidy for your Celebrations. There's no need to undo it with Tomfoolery. |
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| As the Descendants attempt to get a closer look at the sarcophagus, the vampire launches a sudden attack. [[The Crew]] must defend themselves while simultaneously trying to seize the ring and make their escape.
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| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''I don't know about that Padre. A Pirate Ship's no Place for a Man of the Cloth, if you ask me. |
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| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''Padre... he's no more a Man of God than I'm Lord of the Manor. |
| *''Mighty Foe:'' The creature is a formidable adversary, capable of enduring blows that would incapacitate any ordinary opponent. Fighting it requires at least 3 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | |
| *''Lethal Blow:'' The coup de grâce can only be delivered once the creature's formidable defenses have been overcome. This requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise.
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| With no time to waste, the Descendants spring into action as the security cameras reactivate and the alarm begins blaring. Knowing that security guards and local [[Police|law enforcement]] are on their way, the PCs must swiftly find a discreet exit to evade capture, pursuit, or being identified.
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| *''Security Guards:'' The alarm quickly sends armed security guards racing to the PCs' location. Engaging in combat with them is one option, however, if the Descendants want to stay true to the first tenet of [[the Creed]] ("Stay your blade from the flesh of the innocent") any Action check made to overcome this challenge requires 1 additional Raise.
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| Out of breath and no less shaken, you manage to distance yourselves from the British Museum long enough to take a break. In your hands, you hold the second Ring of Eden, an artifact seemingly linked to the murders at the [[Omovich mansion]], the monsters that have wreaked havoc in London, and the Egyptian deity Seth. Yet, there is something much larger concealed beneath a veil of mystery, beyond which lies a path barely visible.
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| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''The new Shipwright's out there calling all and sundry to match her at skill with Pistols. |
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| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''She's got Guts, that one. Aye, that's the Kind of Woman you want standing beside you in a Scrap. |
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| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Hey! You know the Code as well as me. She's one of us, and that's it. No funny Business. |
| | *'''Jackdaw Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''I never said any different, did I? |
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| ==The Great Egyptian Discovery==
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| '''The Great Egyptian Discovery''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref>
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Jump in Lads, if you dare! There's only the Two of us! |
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| Back at the [[Assassin cell|cell]]'s hideout, the Descendants are greeted by [[Gavin Banks]], who congratulates them on the successful recovery of the third piece of what he calls the "[[Rings of Seth]]". Meanwhile, the technician meticulously examines the new artifact, cross-referencing it with the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]]'s database to identify any additional connections between these [[Rings of Eden|Rings]] and the Assassins of the past.
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| The technician eventually discovers a match: the Ring of Seth recovered at the museum (also known as the Ring of Sand) has come into contact with members of the Brotherhood back in 1923, in Egypt's [[Valley of the Kings]]—the same location where the sarcophagus was reportedly unearthed in 1932.
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''Captain! We got Word the Shipwright found Maynard's Treasurer. She's awaiting us at Nassau.'' |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Nassau. Redcoats everywhere.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Captain! You took your time. I'm drunk.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''We were right. Maynard does have a Treasurer, and he's had the ''Cojones'' (balls) to show up at Nassau.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''It burns me to see the Place like this, swarming with Redcoats.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''As you see, Maynard's recruiting. His Big Wig's here offering Gold to all who join him.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's not a bad Likeness.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I wager he's paying more than you. I might sign up myself.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll go and find this Treasurer before you do. Meet back at the Jackdaw when you're done drinking.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Maybe one more, then.'' |
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| | *'''Treasurer:''' ''The Captain barely even takes to Sea. He's soft, and likes the Comforts of his Lodgings too well. Who took Blackbeard? It wasn't the Captain, as we all know. It was Lieutenant Maynard, and he did it alone. Think on that. And while you do, consider that the Lieutenant is generous to those who serve him.'' |
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| | [[Database: Letter From Maynard]] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Oh, this is good! Maynard's moved his Warchest. Back to the Jackdaw.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Treasurer was uncooperative, but he carried a Letter from Maynard. It mentions a Villa he keeps at the... Beckford Estate.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I know it. That's at Tortuga. I went there once with Grandad. Nice. It's not Black Island, mind...'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He's moved his Warchest there, and he's gone somewhere else. It's unguarded.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Our Quartermaster's not going to like this.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Mum's the Word, then. She'll come around when she sees the Gold.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I might not have to join Maynard to get Paid after all.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''My Master-at-Arms will be waiting at Santanillas.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Cannons upgraded. Them fire not once, but twice.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I see your Renown is earned! Do you never sleep, Smith?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''My long sleep is coming.'' |
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| ''In 1922, following a temporary halt in excavations due to the [[World War I|Great War]], the British archaeologist [[Howard Carter]] made a momentous discovery. He unearthed the tomb of the {{Wiki|18th Dynasty}} [[Pharaoh]] [[Tutankhamun]] in the Valley of the Kings near [[Luxor]]. What Carter was unaware of, however, was that the patron funding his research, Lord [[George Herbert, 5th Earl of Carnarvon|Carnarvon]], held a covert allegiance to the [[British Rite of the Templar Order|British Rite]] of the [[Templars|Templar Order]].<br><br>A year later, laborers at the excavation site made an astonishing find. They discovered a secondary tunnel branching off from the main structure, delving deeper into the earth and unveiling an entirely new network of chambers and passageways. At the end of this labyrinthine complex stood a wall adorned with intricate hieroglyphs recounting tales of the [[Egyptian mythology|god]] [[Seth]] and other figures shrouded in mystery.<br><br>Much of the interior walls of the complex resembled a catacomb, with exposed burial sites and a solitary sarcophagus positioned prominently before a staircase leading to the inscribed wall. The significance of this discovery was still largely unknown to the laborers: it was an [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|Vault]] housing a guardian empowered by a [[Piece of Eden]]. It was little wonder that the Templars swiftly mobilized to seize control of the site.''
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| | You won't take me alive, Vermin! |
| You know that Templar agents have already infiltrated the crew of archaeologist Howard Carter to secure any Isu artifacts or secrets uncovered during the discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb last year. The rumors about a strange frieze depicting the god Seth holding items similar to Isu Artifacts found in a deeper level of the tomb seem to be confirmed by the presence on site of Lord Carnarvon, who hurried here all the way from [[England]].
| | I just want your Boss's Gold. It's not worth your Life. |
| | So like a Pirate. |
| | Your Choice, Mate. |
| | Soldiers! To me! |
| | This Cuthroat is after me! Get him! |
| | I just want to talk, Mate! |
| | Leave off! |
| | You're only making Work for us both! |
| | Help! Soldiers! |
| | Filthy Freebooter. |
| | It didn't have to be like this. |
| | At least that's a message Maynard will understand. |
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| Your mission is clear: infiltrate the dig site, gather intelligence on any significant discoveries, and above all, prevent the Templars from obtaining any Precursor technology.
| | #Ambient conversation 1 |
| | No matter how much Gold Maynard's Man offers, not many are joining him. |
| | I heard the self-righteous Bastard's getting desperate. There's talk he started press-ganging Locals to crew his Ships instead. |
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| | #Ambient conversation 2 |
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| | That Treasurer's a strange one. He's out here drumming up Support for Maynard against his own Captain, and not a bit of Shame. |
| |-|1 - ENTER THE TOMB=
| | I heard that Treasurer is back on the south of the Island, offering Gold to all them that would join Maynard. |
| The Witnesses must penetrate the labyrinthine tunnels of the tomb to witness the Templars' discovery firsthand. The location is inaccessible to the public and surrounded by [[British Army]] [[Soldier|guards]] at its perimeter. However, they are not alone in their endeavor. Lord Carnarvon and a substantial contingent of Templar agents arrived at the site two days ago.
| | That's Mutiny, that's what it is. What use is Gold if you're swinging by your Neck? |
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| As you step out of the vehicle, the warm desert breeze embraces you. It's a comforting welcome after your journey from the banks of the [[Nile]]. From your vantage point, you can survey the dig site nestled in the Valley of the Kings, keeping a safe distance. The entirety of the site has been cordoned off from the public, press, and local authorities under the guise of "safety reasons." Guards are stationed at the perimeter of the site and at the entrance to each tomb.
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| Suddenly, as you watch the access to Tutankhamun's tomb, you notice something unusual. Lord Carnarvon, the Templar patron behind the archaeological mission, is being dragged away, clearly bleeding from a neck wound. The air echoes with distant gunshots and anguished cries coming from within the tomb itself. The British soldiers guarding the perimeter snap into action, while Templar agents emerge from their tents, converging on the area like a swarm. A palpable sense of danger hangs in the air, tinged with an unsettling aura of the unknown. Despite the risks, one certainty remains: you must venture into the heart of the dig site and thwart the Templars' pursuit of the Pieces of Eden at all costs.
| | #Town crier |
| ;Challenges
| | Are you looking for Action and better Pay? Of course you are! But you won't find it stuck on Patrol here in Nassau. |
| *''British Army:'' The Witnesses must sneak into the dig site, evading detection by the British soldiers stationed on the perimeter.
| | If it's Purpose you want, you'll find it sailing with the Bane of Blackbeard, Lieutenant Maynard himself! |
| *''Templar Agents:'' The Witnesses must sneak into the tomb [[Social stealth|without being caught]] by the Templar agents actively patrolling it.
| | Tired of the drudgery of patrols? Sick of Soldier's Rations? |
| *''Alarm Traps:'' The Templars have set up traps in the secondary tunnel leading to the Isu Vault. The Witnesses will have to disarm or avoid these to proceed undetected.
| | Lieutenant Maynard is looking for Men like you to help in his War against Pirates. He's offering good Gold to those who join him. |
| ;Weaknesses
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| *''Convenient Disguise (minor):'' Witnesses can disguise themselves as Templar agents or British soldiers to bypass patrolling guards. In this case, all Stealth and Social checks made to overcome the ''British Army'' and ''Templar Agents'' Challenge have 1 Free Raise.
| | ===Not Our Natural Allies=== |
| *''Fireworks (minor):'' The vehicles used by the excavation team are loaded with spare petrol cans. The Witnesses can utilize the canisters to engineer an explosion, serving as a diversion, in which case they overcome either the ''British Army'' or ''Templar Agents'' Challenges, or both depending on the situation.
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| *''Alternative Access (minor):'' Once inside the perimeter, the Witnesses can seek information regarding the excavations. In this case, they may discover that the excavators have found a second access tunnel leading to the Isu Vault. This tunnel is unsafe—and therefore unused—but is not patrolled. It can be accessed from the nearby tomb of [[Ramesses VI]]. If the Witnesses decide to access the tunnel from there, they overcome the ''Templar Agents'' and ''Alarm Traps'' Challenges. However, the Reader might decide to add a different Challenge related to the unsafe tunnel passage.
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| Tracking the trail of blood and footprints left by Lord Carnarvon and his entourage, the Witnesses finally arrive at the entrance of the secondary tunnel, which descends deeper into the earth towards the hidden chambers surrounding the Isu Vault. There, a ferocious battle rages between armed Templar agents trying to access the Vault and a fantastical army of monstrous guardians.
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| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''Captain!'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I've good News, Captain. My Spanish Friends have agreed to help us. Indeed, they have pursued Maynard themselves for some time. His Armada has been seen at Fort Serranilla. They've already begun shipping out.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Tell me of these Friends of yours, Padre. What am I sailing into?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Consorts of my old Crew. I will not lie to you, Captain, they are not our natural Allies. If it favored them, they would just as soon hunt us.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Do you trust them, then, not to turn once the Fight is won?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I trust they hate Maynard, and they are not without Honour. They will see this done.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Good enough.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Of how much Benefit do you think these Spaniards will be to us?'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''If measured by their Hatred of Maynard, considerable. He took some of their Number, and what is worse, he stole what was in their Holds.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maynard is gathering quite the Fortune to himself.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''He could not have made a graver Mistake. I know of Nothing more vindictive than a robbed Spaniard.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''This does not bode well. They should be here.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I hope you were right about this.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''There! They have come at Last. Thank the Almighty.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We go for Maynard! Full Sail!'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''A fine Fleet we make! But you will have to Fly to beat us to Maynard!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I can't figure how Maynard has gathered so many Ships and Crews at his Rank.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Spaniards tell me his Captain is a Waister who won't even go to Sea. He leaves all Commands to Maynard. The Crews follow Maynard because he uses the Gold he takes to buy their loyalty.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That is a waste of good Gold.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ¡Allá vamos, Maynard, cabrón de mano larga! (''Here we come Maynard, you thieving Whore!'') ¡Nos llevaremos lo que es nuestro y también tu cabeza! (''We will take back what is ours, and then your Head as well!'') |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''We have the Victory!'' |
| | *'''Pirate 3:''' ¡Chúpate esa, idiota! (''Take that, Fool!'') |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There are more! We're not done yet.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''To Hell with you, you Bastards. Forgive me, Father... But it's true.'' |
| | *'''Pirate 4:''' ''Bravo! To Hell with our Enemies, and Blessings on our Allies.'' Ole! (''Hurray!'') |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That can't be all there is to Maynard's Armada.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''It is a good Victory, but we have wounded him only.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye. This was but few of his Ships, I think. The rest of the Armada is still out there.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Spaniards were brave. They gave their Lives rather than suffer Defeat.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Aye,'' Adios mis Amigos (''Goodbye my Friends''). ''They would be glad for our Victory.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They helped us take a Bite out of Maynard's Armada. I am sorry I doubted them.'' |
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| A surreal assemblage of horrors unfolds within the main chamber, orchestrated by a living [[Mummification|mummy]] wielding a radiant, golden [[khopesh]]. Animated skeletons, armed with rusty weapons, emerge from graves embedded in the walls to encircle a group of Templars. Meanwhile, colossal [[snake]]s assail another contingent attempting to breach the wall. Swarms of carnivorous scarabs descend upon those vainly attempting to flee.
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Let perpetual Light shine upon them, and may they rest in Peace. Amen.--> |
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| Amidst this chaotic scene, the mummy's piercing gaze locks onto your group. Its index finger ominously points in your direction as thunderous words in a long-forgotten language reverberate through the chamber. Simultaneously, several skeletons turn their empty eye sockets to fixate on your party. This cannot be good!
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''Maynard's got a few less Ships now, and he'll have trouble finding Crew for the rest without his Treasurer. But we still don't know where the crafty Bastard is.'' |
| ;Special
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''In point of Fact... I might. The Treasurer let slip Maynard keeps a Villa on the Beckford Estate, at Tortuga.'' |
| Following the defeat of the mummy, chaos erupts as a grenade, thrown in panic by a Templar agent, detonates near the dry, inert corpse. The explosion reverberates through the chamber, triggering a chain reaction of crumbling rock and billowing dust. With the underground structure already teetering on the verge of collapse, the tremors intensify, signaling an imminent and potentially lethal threat to all those still trapped within its confines. All Witnesses must make a Reaction check while escaping the collapse.
| | *'''Anne:''' ''And you're just telling me this now?'' |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I... didn't think much of it at first.'' |
| *''Templar Agents:'' Even amidst the chaos of battling unspeakable monsters, the fanatic Templar agents still perceive the Descendants as adversaries and seek to obstruct or assault them. | | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Ah... I know the Place. It's not heavily guarded. It shouldn't be hard.'' |
| *''Illusions of Horror:'' Animated skeletons, swarms of carnivorous insects, sand ghosts, zombie [[hyena]]s, and a multitude of other terrifying monsters are nothing more than illusions conjured by the guardian mummy. However, the potency of these illusions is such that those who are unable to see through them remain in grave peril. The only means to confront this formidable threat is to pierce through the veil of deception and recognize the illusions for what they truly are. A Witness can make a Wits check with 1 Raise to see reality as it is and become immune to the mummy's monsters. | | *'''Anne:''' ''I suppose that's our best Course, then. But I'm still putting out Word for News of him, on the chance we're wrong.'' |
| *''The Mummy Returns:'' The undead creature wields its khopesh with superhuman expertise and speed. Fighting it requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. Also, on a failure, the Witness must make a Reaction check. | | *'''Edward:''' ''When we reach Tortuga, I'll go in alone, look around first.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Take Lucy. If she knows the Place, she'll be of some help.'' |
| *''Turn Tail (major):'' Given the otherworldly nature of the threat they are facing, the Witnesses may indeed opt to heed their instincts and hastily retreat from the depths of the underground complex. In this case, the Witnesses achieve the Survive the Guardians Key Objective. | | *'''Edward:''' ''We're agreed, then.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Haul away, lads, and set Course for Tortuga! We go to settle with Maynard!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I won't be sorry to have some of Maynard's Gold in my Pocket after this.'' |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''It does say the Wealth of the Sinner is laid up for the Just. Though thinking ourselves Just, might be a little... hopeful.'' |
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Gold has no luster for the Dead.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I remember Tortuga well. It's a curious place for Maynard to involve himself with.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Any Port in a Storm.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''"The Wicked flee when no man pursues." Or so it says.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Not too close.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''We're swimming? We're Sailors, have you not heard of Boats?'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''I'll bring the Jackdaw away so as not to be seen. We'll return at the sign of Trouble.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''This Place belongs to the Beckford Family, a right Pack of Bastards.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I availed myself of their hospitality at Eleuthera.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Hmm. I'll introduce you. You'll get on.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Seeing as we're here to steal Gold, we should probably rob the Place.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's the Plan.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Keep up, but stay hidden.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''How do we get the Gold back to the Ship?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll figure that out when we find it.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''It's just you and me, and a lot of Guards.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Stop worrying. You're about to get paid.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Did the Treasurer's Letter say anything about guarding the Place?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''No.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Don't you think that's a little odd, considering all these Soldiers?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I am beginning to.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''I'm all for Skullduggery. I like it as a Rule. But it doesn't feel right lying to the Crew. I only just met them.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''They'll thank us soon enough when their pockets are heavy with Coin.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll take this Floor. You go Upstairs.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Good Idea. You look for the Gold, I'll search out Excuses to tell the Crew.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We're just Animals to hunt for this Bastard.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''All puffed up like a Cockalorum.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''There's nothing here. Wait... is that a Letter?'' |
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| | *'''Robert Maynard:''' ''My dearest Captain Kenway, the Gold was a Ruse, I'm afraid. Ungentlemanly of me, I suppose, to take advantage of your childlike Avarice. But it was just so easy. In my absence, I leave you to my Soldiers. Warmest Regards, soon to be Captain Robert Maynard.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Arrogant Bastard!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Bad News?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We've been tricked.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Ah... Captain? Isn't that a Powder Barrel?'' |
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| | *'''British Officer:''' ''If they come out, kill them! The rest of you, to the Beach!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''The Jackdaw! Thank Christ our Quartermaster is paying Attention. Not that I haven't enjoyed the Nostalgia, but... we should leave!'' |
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| | *'''British Soldier 1:''' ''Them Pirates are at the Beach. Let's go!'' |
| | *'''British Soldier 2:''' ''What about the Villa?'' |
| | *'''British Soldier 1:''' ''You heard the Captain. Move it!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Go! I'll catch you up.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Shit.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''What the Hell happened?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It was a Trap. Let's get out of here.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''I'll want more of an explanation than that, once we're clear. Full Sail!'' |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Ships!'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''That's a Fleet! We're ambushed!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's nothing else for it. We'll sink them one at a time!'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''They knew we were coming! Fucking Maynard, he knew!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''With luck he's on one of those Ships.'' |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''How did we miss them when we came in?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''The odds are not in our Favor.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''You think?'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Live or die, we can Fight.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''I've been in worse, and survived.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That's it. More Words like that.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''There's more of them! We've more Work to do yet, Lads!'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''More Hulls for the Ocean Floor!'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''They'll follow their Comrades to Hell.'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That's going to be quite the Ship Graveyard.'' |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''All right, Edward, explain yourself. All of it, now. What happened at Tortuga?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It was a Trap. Maynard was never there.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''And Gold was the Bait he used to trap you, no Doubt. Damned Fool, we could have all been killed.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Treasurer had a Letter that said Maynard kept his Warchest at Tortuga. He must have known we got his Treasurer, and read the Letter. He knew we'd follow it.'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Of course he bloody did. Jesus Edward. Have you forgotten your History? You were so focused on the Gold you missed it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Missed what?'' |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''The Pirate Capital. He's not talking about Nassau. Maynard's at Port Royal!'' |
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| | *'''Officer British 03 Male:''' ''I've been informed Kenway and his Crew are already on their Way! The Lieutenant expects him to go for the Villa, so keep your Eyes open. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Shit! They knew we were coming. How? |
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| As you emerge from the tunnel, a palpable tremor reverberates through the earth, signaling the impending collapse of the underground complex. Like a living entity, the entrance to Tutankhamun's tomb exhales a billowing cloud of dust and sand, within which, for a fleeting moment, the sinister visage of the mummy seems to materialize, sneering malevolently. Before you can dwell on this unnerving sight, the bright headlights of the British army's vehicles illuminate the scene from a distance, prompting you to swiftly retreat into the comforting embrace of shadows. Soon, the artificial construct of the Simulation begins to unravel, gradually dissipating, and bringing you back to reality.
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Looking fierce, Thatch. |
| | *'''Soldier British 01 Male:''' ''Blackbeard's dead, you Fool. It's just a Dummy in a Costume. |
| | *'''Soldier British 02 Male:''' ''You never saw him up close like I did. Even his likeness gives me the Shivers. |
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| *'''Mysterious Origins (Modern Day).''' The sarcophagus and the ring contained within it were loaned a few months ago to the British Museum from the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. However, from both publicly available and hacked data, there appears to be no record of the site where the sarcophagus was found. Lumped together with Tutankhamun's latest collection of relics, it is plausible that the discovery was made in the 1920s; the accompanying documentation might still physically exist in the offices of the Cairo Museum—or perhaps someone has kept the site secret on purpose. Either way, a visit to Cairo could serve the Brotherhood well.
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| *'''Spies in Cairo (Simulation).''' The Brotherhood has detected peculiar activities involving a Templar seneschal, Lord Carnarvon, who hastily departed for Cairo aboard a private plane, accompanied by a sizable contingent of Templar agents. It appears that significant developments are underway in Egypt. The Witnesses have been tasked with promptly reaching the Egyptian capital to track down the Templars. Their mission there is to spy on Lord Carnarvon, gathering intelligence on his activities and intentions, and intervening only if deemed essential.
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| *'''[[Medjay]] Guardians (Simulation).''' As the Witnesses make their journey towards the Valley of the Kings, they encounter a band of Medjays on [[horse]]back, donned in black robes and heavily armed. The Medjays confront the Assassins, delivering a stern warning: "None shall pass into the sacred confines of King Tutankhamun's Tomb. None shall uncover what lies hidden beneath its ancient [[stone]]s."
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| | *'''Soldier British 06 Male:''' ''Kenway's here! The Pirates are here! Get them! |
| The following hooks can be used to play one or more Sequences occurring prior to the events depicted in "Fulfill Your Destiny."
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| *'''A Spanner in the Works (Modern Day).''' Following the PCs' intrusion, Abstergo intervenes to stop them before they can reach the Valley of the Kings. While the Descendants head to Heathrow to catch their flight, a group of Abstergo agents, led by the formidable Black Cross, Juhani Otso Berg (see the Black Cross Sequence Hook, on page 97 [The Mansion Massacre]), intercepts them. The Descendants find themselves vastly outnumbered and outgunned. Their only viable option is to make a swift escape, utilizing every resource and skill at their disposal. | |
| *'''Fragile Alliance (Modern Day).''' At the last moment, the Black Cross recognizes the urgencyof stopping Dr. Long. He approaches the Descendants with an offer – a temporary alliance to stop Long's plans. With his assistance, the PCs will have a smoother journey to Luxor in Egypt, significantly reducing the risk of encountering further problems with Abstergo. However, this offer is not without its own set of risks.
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Spiced Wine. Piss water for pretentious Sneezers who can't stomach real Drink. |
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| ''The PCs now stand at the threshold of the [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)|Vault]] hidden within the [[Valley of the Kings]], armed with all three of [[Seth]]'s [[Rings of Seth|rings]]. Determined to thwart Dr. [[Zixuan Long|Long]]'s schemes and prevent him from reaching [[Apep|Apophis]], they prepare to confront the challenges that lie ahead within the ancient sanctuary.''
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| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''Who do you think the Lieutenant's got us waiting for? |
| You find yourself standing within a section of the ancient [[Egypt]]ian tomb, shrouded in darkness untouched by sunlight for centuries. The walls of the corridor are adorned with intricate hieroglyphics reminiscent of those seen in the [[British Museum]], weaving together the rich tapestry of history within this ancient place. Prominently featured throughout these narratives is the recurring role of Seth, bestowing his [[Rings of Eden|rings]] upon various individuals.
| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''Whoever they are, they're in for a nasty surprise, aren't they! |
| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''I heard it was Pirates. I won't mind busting a few of their Rat Heads. |
| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''That's the kind of Work's that's good for the soul, Mate. |
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| At the end of the corridor, a painted arch reveals the culmination of this enigmatic narrative—an astonishing revelation that sends shivers down your spine. Before your eyes, immortalized in vibrant hieroglyphs that have withstood the test of time for millennia, you behold yourselves—portrayed in stunning detail, mirroring the very events you have recently experienced in the Simulation.
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Guards, by the Tower. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Anne will forgive my deception once we have the Gold.'' |
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| Dr. Long calls upon Seth's powers to force the PCs into submission. With a powerful Isu [[Piece of Eden|artifact]] in his hands, he is able to manifest powers that are beyond mortal comprehension.
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| A vortex of crimson sand suddenly engulfs you, obscuring your vision entirely. When the sandstorm relents, you find that you are no longer in the painted halls of the tomb complex. Instead you are in a desert bathed in a crimson hue, ominous black storm clouds threatening from afar. | | ===A World Without Gold=== |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We need to talk. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''We do. All of us. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''My Quarters, then, when we reach Port Royal. |
| | []--> |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''Tortuga was a Trap, but it wasn't a total Loss. We know where Maynard's gone. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There was a letter on the Treasurer. We think he's at Port Royal. |
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''It's another Trap, a Classic double Feint. |
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''He knows we're coming. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maybe, but he doesn't know when. Maynard's down to half his Ships at least, some of them not seaworthy and without full Crews. He's vulnerable. We won't get another chance like this. |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''What of his Gold? |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Christ Almighty, not you as well! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Peace Anne. We do this right, and Maynard won't trouble us again. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''All right, let's get on with it, then. No Tricks this time! |
| | [] |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''There's rumor Maynard can't hire enough Crew for his Ships, so he's forcing Men into Servitude. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm not surprised to hear it. |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''The Man has no Honour. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maynard's not concerned with Honour, Mate. |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''I know you, Edward. Your mind's still on Maynard's Gold as much as it's on him. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I don't deny it. I want Maynard, don't mistake me. I'll take his Gold as well if I can. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''I don't fault you for it. But you're Captain to this Crew. If it comes to a Choice, and it might... what then? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We all know our Parts? I'll help where I can. Once you're done, get to the southern Dock. The Jackdaw will meet us there. Lucy, find the Gunpowder Store and ruin it any way you can. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Got it. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Padre, find and free the press-ganged Sailors. Smith... you go blow things up. When all is ready, I'll find Maynard's Warship, and send it to the Bottom. Then, with Luck, we'll find Maynard. |
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| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''Get off Woman! The Lieutenant has need of his Service. |
| | *'''Citizen British 01 Female:''' ''No! Mercy! He's my only Son! Leave us be! |
| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''Get off, or I'll Clip your Ear for you! |
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| | *'''Citizen British 03 Male:''' ''He's a great man, Lieutenant Maynard is. Ain't no other Captain has done what he has. Blackbeard had all the others on the Run. They couldn't find the Devil, and when they did they couldn't handle him. Not Maynard! He chased him all over the Ocean, hunted him down like a mad Dog, and put an end to him. Who else could have done that? I ask you! |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Jaysus!'' |
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| | *'''Citizen British 01 Female:''' ''What in God's Name was that! |
| | *'''Citizen British 02 Female:''' ''It must be the Soldiers training. What else could it be? |
| | *'''Citizen British 01 Female:''' ''Well... I wish they'd do it with less Noise. |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Were those Fireworks your doing? |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Come. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Where did you learn this Skill? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''It's your Secret, then. |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''First we gather the Lobsters. Hold your Ears. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''What? |
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| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Finished here. Leave the rest to me. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll find you at the southern Dock, after I deal with Maynard's Ship. |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''This way. Shh! Come along. The Powder Stores are up ahead, but I'll need your help with the Guards... quietly. |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Careful! Guards there. |
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| | *'''Soldier British 03 Male:''' ''If the Lieutenant took greater care, there'd be no Need to repair his Ships so often. |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That's the lot. Easier than I expected with both of us. Now we'll ruin their Powder. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You take care of the Rest. I'm going ahead. |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Captain! Up here. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Have you found the Sailors? |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Si. Maynard's got them locked up in the Prison. If we free them, they might be persuaded to help us fight. |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''They're nearby now. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Do you miss your Church, Padre? |
| | *'''Galvão:''' Sim, claro. ''(Yes, of course.) I miss the People. It was my Life. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I've never really understood Religion. I believe in Myself, the Strength in my own Hands, my own Reason. No offense. |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''That's a common view. Of course I understand it well. I saw things the same way once. There are times I still do. |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''You're free, by the Grace of God. Get away, quickly. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You take care of the Rest. |
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| | *'''Galvão:''' ''My Friends you are free. Do not be ashamed if you surrendered Information under Duress. Few men can pass such a Test. If you need God's Forgiveness, only seek it, and it will be found. Vengeance is mine saith the Lord, but do not forget what Maynard did to you. Vengeance can be yours Today if you will fight. If it is not in your Heart to help give Maynard what he deserves, be assured we will do it. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This doesn't seem grand enough to be Maynard's Warship. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The faster I work, the less Chance I'm discovered. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's still time to look around a bit. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''What's this? |
| | {{IUNote|Title=My Warchest|Text=Quartermaster,<br><br>Move my Warchest to the Church as soon as you reach Dock, and double the Guard. I'm holding you personally responsible for every Real.<br><br>Lieutenant Maynard}} |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Gold! This changes things. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maynard's Gold could be at the Church. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Shit! The others will be waiting for me... I'll see to them first. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Good, you all made it. Call for the Jackaw. There's one more thing I have to do. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Are you mad? It's time to go. |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Oh, this is not good. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is too easy. |
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| | *'''Soldier British 03 Male:''' ''The Lieutenant knew you'd come at the Smell of Treasure! But you're too late. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This won't end in your Favor. |
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| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''The Gold's gone, Pirate! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''But you're here, aren't you? |
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| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''We were expecting you, you filthy Prigger. You've stolen your last Coin. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I seriously doubt that. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maynard's been a step ahead the whole way. Shit, my Officers! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Oh, Shit! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Oh, Shit! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Get to Cover! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Anne's going to have my Guts. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Maynard played me like a Fiddle. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Jackdaw! Well done, Anne. You're not getting away this time, Maynard. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We have to go! Maynard's got the others. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''I know he has, I watched him take them! Where the hell were you, Edward? No! Don't tell me. Jesus Christ! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We'll get them, Anne. But we have to go, now! |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Your want of Riches will be the end of us! There's going to be a Reckoning for this Edward. I mean it! |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Let fall the Courses and trim the Topsail lads! We've a Bastard to catch! |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''Christ, that's a Beast! |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is what Maynard was building. Not just an Armada, this floating damned Fortress. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''How the Hell did he hide something that big? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Bastard's been ahead of us the whole time. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Our Guns have almost no effect! |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''It's that bloody Armor. We can't breach it! |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''There's no use trying to get past that Armor. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Target the Mines! They'll hit below the Waterline! |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''After all the Pains we took finding those three, you let them get taken. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I know, Anne. But we'll get them. And we'll get Maynard, as well as his Gold. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''If I wasn't in the middle of a Fight with this Monster, I'd start one up with you! What would Thatch say? |
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| | *'''Anne:''' ''We won't hook easily on that. We'll have to Ram, and you can jump over! |
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| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Captain! |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Maynard's got the Key. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hold fast. I'll find the Cur. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''Hurry, will you? The Hold's half filled with Water already... |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Behind you! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You fight just like a Pirate. |
| | *'''Robert Maynard:''' ''How dare you. |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''You're only here because I intended it. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You've led me a merry Chase, I don't deny it. |
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''It's simply because I'm your better in every way. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Yet here you are at the point of my Sword... as I intended. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I hear you've yet to make the Rank of Captain. |
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Once I've killed Edward Kenway they'll give me whatever I ask. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's Captain... Edward Kenway. |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''This is a Fight I've long anticipated. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A bold Gamble for one so lightly skilled. |
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Skilled enough for Blackbeard. Wasn't he your Friend? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''It doesn't take Skill to strike a man from behind. That's Cowardice. |
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Isn't that your kind's specialty? |
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| | *'''Maynard:''' ''What will it be, Pirate? The Gold you cherish... ...or the Friends you don't? |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''NO! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You'll keep, Shitbird. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''That was a lot of Gold. |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''That Bastard got away. |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Yet we survived. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Aye, We gave the King's Men some Problems. Thatch would be happy at that. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Thatch... he thought it all a choice between Gold or penniless Valor. For my Part, I agreed but... When it came down to it... |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Edward Kenway. There might be hope for you. |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''To our Captain! |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''To our Captain! |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''To our Captain! |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''To our Captain! |
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| | *'''Blackbeard:''' ''It's one thing to go all soft, Kenway. It's another to pin that new Philosophy on me. I won't have it. Though if you asked me now, I'd tell you it's Friends, not Gold, that make for better Parties. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We're both late coming to that understanding. I let that Shitbird Maynard get away. |
| | *'''Blackbeard:''' ''We all have our Time. Could be it's your Time to stop chasing Fairy Stories, and Rum Dreams. Leave off thinking so much on Tomorrow that you forget about Today. Could be it's your last Day. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's nothing certain. |
| | *'''Blackbeard:''' ''Ha! There you go again. In point of fact, Kenway, I don't recommend you thinking much at all. It's not your Forte... |
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| Dr. Long's form undergoes a startling transformation, mirroring the depictions of the Egyptian god Seth. A shadowy darkness seeps from the pores of his skin, consuming his body with unnatural speed. His eyes morph into malefic crimson orbs. The man's physique distorts, contorting into a more sinister silhouette. His skin takes on an ashen hue, and his face takes on a grotesque, elongated appearance.
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| | *'''Soldier British 01 Male:''' ''We've been working at this since first Light. |
| | *'''Soldier British 02 Male:''' ''And there's no End in sight, neither. |
| | *'''Soldier British 01 Male:''' ''We're not Soldiers. We're little more than Slaves, Mate. |
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| As the metamorphosis progresses, tattered, blackened remnants of his clothing cling to his transformed frame.
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| Distorted by his new form, his voice booms across the desert sands: "You shall serve me!"
| | *'''Soldier British 06 Male:''' ''Don't be a fool! What do you gain by resisting except your own Suffering. |
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| | *'''Sailor British 03 Male:''' ''I'm no Man's Servant, much less his Slave! Curse you and your faithless Master. |
| *''Sandstorm:'' Summoned by the Staff of Seth, a blood-red sandstorm hits the PCs. Every PCs must make a Reaction check. | | *'''Soldier British 06 Male:''' ''Oh, you're going to be sorry for them Words. |
| *''Shadow Warriors:'' A group of shadowy figures emerges from the sand, attacking the PCs. Defeating them requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | |
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| ==Debrief==
| | *'''Soldier British 06 Male:''' ''Look around! |
| The final blow strikes Dr. Long, causing him to collapse to the ground. "No! This cannot be! I must prevail! It is my destiny, so it is written!"
| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''Come on, cough it up. You wouldn't have no profits at all if not for Lieutenant Maynard. |
| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''And no shirking, neither! The more you give the better the Lieutenant can protect all of our Interests. |
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| As if pulled by a colossal whirlpool, the crimson desert starts to converge on the Staff of Seth. Within moments, the entire landscape is drawn into it. Once more you stand within the chamber. Before you is Dr. Long, still clutching the staff, but something has changed. His posture and expressions now bear the aspect of an entirely different being. As he speaks, you know without a doubt that this is no longer the doctor.
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| | *'''Soldier British 01 Male:''' ''It's shameful what the Crown's done to Lieutenant Maynard if you ask me. |
| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''Aye, he's worth twice any of the other Captains. |
| | *'''Soldier British 01 Male:''' ''He should have been made Captain long ago. |
| | *'''Soldier British 05 Male:''' ''He already does the work of a Captain with none of the Reward. |
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| "Well met, my champions. I have waited millennia for your arrival. Together, we can avert the [[Apophis Project]]!"
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| Seth raises his staff before you, and a vivid purple aura envelops the chamber, weaving a new illusion around you. [[London]] materializes, shrouded in an unending, ominous night. Lifeless bodies litter the streets, buildings stand as ruined shells. The streets are covered with debris, and the [[Thames]] lies dry and lifeless.
| | *'''Soldier British 03 Male:''' ''It don't sit right with me, what Maynard's doing. |
| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''You mean his going behind the Captain's back, and taking all his Men? |
| | *'''Soldier British 03 Male:''' ''Aye. There's such a thing as Loyalty, you know? Where would we be if we all just did as we chose? |
| | *'''Soldier British 04 Male:''' ''We're just Foot Soldier's, Mate. It don't matter what you or I think at the end of the Day. |
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| Seth's voice pierces through this haunting vision: "This is the fate that your world will meet if Project Apophis will be activated, should the Vault be unsealed. You are now tasked with safeguarding this place, and with bearing the weight of this knowledge. Farewell, my champions. Ensure that the eyes of the living never again fall upon these halls."
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| ==What's next?==
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''Last Bit. |
| Becoming Seth's champions mark the climax of this Storyline, but there are a multitude of possibilities for a Reader wishing to explore different endings and developments:
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We need to hurry. |
| *'''The Great Dark''': Seth intends to activate the Apophis Project, a cataclysmic Isu plan that threatens to destroy [[human]]ity. He seeks to use his champions to activate it and ascend to rulership over the remnants of civilization. | | *'''Edward:''' ''That's done. Why did you not cover your own Ears? |
| *'''The [[Human-Isu War]]''': Apophis was an Isu who underwent gruesome experiments during the Human-Isu war to become an unstoppable weapon. Now, he teeters on the brink of freedom. Who will release him? Could it be the Isu [[Ra]], who has managed to survive throughout the ages? | | *'''Tobias:''' ''It's too late for my ears. |
| *'''God save the Queen''': The Apophis Project takes on the form of a mechanism that allows an Isu's resurrection from the darkness of [[the Grey]]. This narrative could be connected to the plot of "Lost in Time," introducing an additional layer to that storyline (see page 134). | | *'''Edward:''' ''Now to put the charges on Maynard's Ship. |
| *'''Nothing is True''': The modern day Sequences are nothing more than simulations. The actual date is 2055, in a world where the Apophis Project has transformed most of humanity into abominable creatures. The PCs are descendants of their 2016 counterparts and must embark on a quest to find the Rings of Seth and reverse the change wrought by the Apophis Project. | |
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| =Lost in Time=
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Your Ships have a tendency to sink. |
| ==Save Regina==
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''All according to Plan. Fire! |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''You mean to drown my Crew. I won't let it happen. |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''Everything I plan happens. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''This is my last chance for the Gold. |
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| ''The Descendants are informed by their [[Assassin cell|Cell]] of the kidnapping of [[Regina Davies]] and asked to infiltrate the [[Abstergo Industries]] site to investigate and free the actress. They will be assisted by [[Anjali]], one of the Cell's field techs.''
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Not so easy when the Fight's fair. |
| You reach Anjali's mobile lab—a food truck filled with high-tech equipment, monitors, drones, and cables. The field tech tells you that his personal "TSFP" ([[Templars|Templar]]-Scum Finder Program) has detected an individual registered in the [[Assassins|Brotherhood]]'s [[database]]s as a suspected Abstergo Agent in the presence of the missing woman a week ago. A CCTV camera positioned above [[Café Concerto]], facing the main entrance of the [[Apollo Theatre]], caught the agent waiting for the actress outside the venue, before forcing her to enter a black jeep. The jeep is fitted with fake plates.
| | *'''Maynard:''' ''You think you've won? |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I don't believe it. You couldn't go back now you've tasted all this. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Oh, aye? You think so do you? The smell of Black Powder, Sweat, and Filth. My Ears ringing. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're all Talk. I see the Fire in your Eyes at every Fight. |
| | *'''Anne:''' ''Well... you're right. I love it, and that's the Truth. |
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| | ===A Spanish Plague=== |
| |-|1 - ENTER THE ABSTERGO FACILITY=
| | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Captain Kenway! I believe I already made your acquaintance.'' |
| The Brotherhood's hideouts are usually hidden in anonymous, run-down locations. "[[The Creed|Hide in plain sight]]", right? The Assassins must live undercover, constantly on the lookout for Templar spies and from nosy [[civilian]]s alike. The Templar Order, on the other hand, has no such problems. The Abstergo facility in North Harrow is a modern marvel of function and design. | | [] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I remember you. The Sailor from Salt Key.'' |
| | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Merchant, and an honest Proprietor. Milo van der Graaff, owner of the Van der Graaff Company. Am I speaking to the one in charge around here?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye. Edward Kenway, the new Caretaker of this Compound. State your Business?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''You have the look of a Man who doesn't back down from a Contest, and that winsome Vessel of yours appears fit and sturdy. You see, I have need of someone who can help unburden me of Troubles I've been having with the Spanish Navy.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And what have you done to draw their Ire?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Me? It's their jealous Eyes that have turned green with Envy at the sight of my Frigates, heavy with Merchandise as they are.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And you need someone to get between them and your Frigates. For a Price, I can be persuaded.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''We speak the same Language, Captain! On my word, your Purse will grow heavy, as long as the Job is well and truly done.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Then I will see to it, and hold you to your Word.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I reckon the seas could be lighter a Spaniard or two.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Van der Graaff's ships can sail safely now.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Good show, Captain! You've a talent for Action — and Justice if I may say it.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Justice, aye. I've been hearing it for Years.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''If you ever have Time for more, simply find one of my Subordinates and they'll brief you on what needs doing.'' |
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| | ===Silk On The Waves=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''We can't have illicit Merchandise being passed around freely. Leave this to me.'' |
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''The Van der Graaff Company appreciates your efforts, Captain.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's all the Cloth I need.'' |
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| | *'''British civilian:''' ''Top job, Captain! The Van der Graaff Company owes much to your considerable Talents.'' |
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| Polished black walls surround a square, three-story glass building that shows an imposing, three-colored Abstergo symbol and backlit "For A Better Future" text. The plate outside the electrified gate reads "Abstergo Industries: Neo-Chemical and Medical Research Lab" and, in larger letters, "Warning: High Voltage". You can see blue-light emissions from a series of bulbs running along the top of the walls. These security measures look pretty sophisticated...
| | ===The Law Of The Ocean=== |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''So, we're after a Craft by the name of Hercules, and the Captain who commands her.'' |
| *''Perimeter Alarm:'' An advanced alarm system protects the facility. The PCs might obtain employee badges from Abstergo personnel, hack the alarm system or else be extremely careful. If the PCs have the right tools to hack a security system, they can make a Wits check with 1 Raise to deactivate the alarm. | | *'''British civilian:''' ''It's Captain Kenway! Ah... Mister Van der Graaff is sure to appreciate your help on this, Sir!'' |
| *''Security Cameras:'' The whole place is filled with security cameras, watching every corridor and room. | | [] |
| *''Abstergo Security:'' Guards patrol the lab. Sneaking into the facility will prove challenging even if the cameras and alarms are neutralized. All Stealth checks made to move undetected require 1 additional Raise. | | *'''Edward:''' ''Hercules. Lofty name for a Tub in these Waters.'' |
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| *''Anjali Guide (minor):'' If the Descendants can recover an Abstergo Guard's earpiece or similar device, Anjali discovers the frequency that Abstergo Security is transmitting on, as well as each guard's live location. In this case, the PCs overcome the ''Abstergo Security'' Challenge and, from now on, all Stealth checks made to move undetected in the facility have 1 Free Raise. | | *'''Edward:''' ''Now, Lads! Let's give them a taste of iron.'' |
| |-|2 - FIND REGINA DAVIES=
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| The main laboratory containing the Animi Room and the Control Room that overlooks it is in the basement. The Control Room is accessible with a standard badge.
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hercules sinks like any other Mortal.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''I've read my share of Greek Myth, Captain. That was no Hercules.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I suppose the ship is with Hades now?'' |
| | *'''Lucy:''' ''No. It's with the Crabs and the Eels and the Dirt.'' |
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| Once inside the Control Room, PCs can access data about Regina Davies and her Ancestor [[Jeremiah Davies]], whose memory she is currently reliving inside the [[Animus]]. Strange messages indicate the Simulation is currently on standby. Two scientists can be seen inside the Animi Room, monitoring Regina Davies' unconscious body. The body floats in an Animus inserted in a strange containment tube.
| | ===Hunter Gatherer=== |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''These Hunters are always messing with the trade of free folk.'' |
| *''Animi Room Access:'' It is protected by a biometric lock that can't be opened with standard badges. Such a lock might require fingerprints, retinal scans, or voice recognition to be opened. The PCs must find a way to bypass it or acquire the necessary biometric data to gain entry. Any attempt to hack the biometric lock with a Wits check requires 2 Raises and automatically triggers the Intruders! Setback with a squad of Abstergo Agents rapidly responding. | | [] |
| *''Scientists:'' There are two Abstergo scientists inside the Animi Room, monitoring Regina Davies' conditions. Should the PCs [[Interrogation|interrogate]] them, or examine their notes, they will discover Regina Davies' current predicament and the nature of the Simulation she is in (a memory fragment where Regina's Ancestor personally encountered a member of the [[Isu|Precursor Civilization]]). Regina has now fallen into a semi-comatose state due to an unknown malfunction and is currently stuck in the memory corridor. The scientists are unable to force her into the programmed Simulation or disconnect her from the Animus. In the Scientists' honest opinion, detaching her from the device until she's properly entered the Simulation could prove lethal. | | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''One of them Hunters in sight, Captain!'' |
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| *''Rescue Team (minor):'' If the Descendants can disguise themselves as Abstergo Agents or find another clever ruse to persuade the scientists to open the door, the PCs overcome the ''Animi Room Access'' Challenge automatically. | | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''I've sailed with many Spaniards. Let's hope I don't recognize these.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Traders can sail free again.'' |
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| Once the PCs are inside the Animi Room, Anjali contacts them, giving them instructions to hook him up to the Control Room's network so that he can hack its system and understand what's happening.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Spanish have forgotten their Manners. Leave it to me.'' |
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''I'm grateful, Captain Kenway.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''There's the Spanish Blockade.'' |
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Blockades. Something in the way. Something to overcome. So it goes.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Right...'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Van der Graaff can collect his Goods, now.'' |
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| After a few minutes studying the situation remotely, Anjali briefs the Assassins on what they must do to get Regina safely out of the Animus. There are other Animus stations in the room, recent upgrades of the Animus 2.0—enough of them for each of the Descendants.
| | ===A Personal Matter=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Another Wicked Englishman, huh?'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Are we in the Business of righting wrongs now?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''If it pays.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''There, the HMS Defiance.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Compliments of Milo van der Graaff.'' |
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| The body of Regina floats in the containment tube, lost in the Animus system—possibly for good. After a few minutes of silence, Anjali's voice rings in your ears. "Alright, as always, there's good news and bad news," he says. "The good news is we can take Regina out of there safely if she can exit the Simulation! Bad news, you'll need to help her out of the Simulation yourselves. I mean, supposing I'm right, you actually have to enter and re-live the Simulation with Regina."
| | ===Eye For An Eye=== |
| | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Captain! My Thanks for your timely Help with those troublesome Spaniards. If you are inclined, I have Work befitting a Man of your Talents. This Work is of the high Risk, high Reward kind.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Come, walk with me so the eager Ears around us don't hear the fullness of my Proposal.'' |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''You know, those clothes could catch the Attention of Coin starved Pirates as much as your Proposal.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''You have a good Eye, Sir. These Garments come specially tailored from the Dutch Republic.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You said something about a high Reward...'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Like so many Others, I sailed from my Homeland to seek a new Destiny across the water. Then, tragedy struck. A cruel Storm beat my small Fleet like a disobedient Cabin Boy. It's a Miracle my Ships made it to Havana without paying a Toll to the Rocks near port.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Yes, you made it to Shore and now here we are.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Indeed! And rather than bemoan my ill Fortune, I grounded my Company here with a view to recoup my Losses through expeditious Trade. So was born the naïve but noble Van der Graaff Company of today.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''And where do I fit in to all of this?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Ah, yes. Well, recently a Spanish Fleet sailing under the name San Lorenzo seized my best Frigate.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Now we come to it.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Indeed. I recognize that you may be of some Help to me in this, Captain. I would, of course, Reward you handsomely.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'm agreeable to those Terms. Let's send a Message to this San Lorenzo.'' |
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| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''A Dutch Businessman. Is he trustworthy?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He buys my Services, not my Faith. As long there's Coin in it, I see nothing wrong.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The San Lorenzo. We've got you now.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let's see how the San Lorenzo fares against the Jackdaw.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The mighty San Lorenzo, as with so many Spanish tales, was taller in the telling.'' |
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| Anjali then hacks the central network to link all the Animi in the room to Regina's containment tube, synchronizing her genetic memory to each of the devices. "You will be the Echoes of Regina's Ancestor in the Simulation. If I can put you in in this way, we might have a chance to restart the Simulation and release Regina from the [[Memory Corridor]] she's trapped in. Then, I should be able to pull you all out."
| | ===Blind Justice=== |
| | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Captain, I hear the San Lorenzo has gone to a watery Grave. Splendid job! My noble Company could use your Talents for another Venture, just find me when you are ready.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Walk with me Captain, I am in pursuit of a hearty Drink.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What needs doing this Time? Are there more Spanish to sink?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Worse! This time the Blight is not the Spanish, but those poxy Brits. They have in their possession a Man'o'War, a Vessel of violent beauty. A Ship so ferociously fair, the mere sight of it could turn the hardest Heart to Jelly. However, the Vessel is piloted by a Rogue who presumptuously calls himself Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let me Guess, you want him gone?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''One need only to don the Mantle of Justice and strike down this Charlatan as Virtue demands. By One, I mean you, Captain. Knock this Man from the Helm, and send him into the merciless Sea. Only leave the Vessel unviolated for my Company to justly liberate.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Consider the Pretender gone.'' |
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| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''The World is beset with Falsehood.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's a Dour observation for you, Padre.'' |
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''Yet True.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's the Tub we're looking for, and it's got an Escort.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The false Captain is no more. Van der Graaff will be pleased.'' |
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| Suddenly, Anjali yells as if in panic. "Bloody hell! Now this is bad news! There's a military helicopter landing in the facility's courtyard! Abstergo must have sent in the cavalry! I can use the security system to delay them, but you'll have to get Regina out of there, quick!"
| | ===Papers, Please=== |
| | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Ah! Good Captain, I have been awaiting your return! Excellent Job putting an end to that British Pretender. You have all the Riches and Glory you need, of course. Still, I can always use your help when you're willing.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Good Captain, better Friend! Come! I was just headed to the Alehouse. Well, it's more of an Ale counter, isn't it?'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Who are we after this Time, Milo?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Not a Who, but a What! Aboard the HMS Courage are some Papers that implicate legitimate Businessmen like myself in... Shall we say, illicit, Activities. Obvious Slander and Lies! They only seek to sully the good Name of my Company.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''We can't have that.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''No, no, no. We can't have that at all. Shall I leave it to you, Captain?'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I'll take care of it.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''I knew you wouldn't leave me in the Lurch for too long! Purge the Lies that besmirch a Good Name!'' |
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| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''The only Lie we care about is the one that's true.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Best to keep that Insight to yourself around Milo.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''We can't have false papers damaging the Van der Graaff Name. We'll see how much bravado the HMS Courage carries.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Only room for so many Liars on these seas.'' |
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| ==Notable NPCs== | | ===Driftwood=== |
| ;Regina Davies
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Who am I to question the Legitimacy of honest Business. Consider Milo's Resources secured.'' |
| Regina Davies is a young, talented actress who is just starting to receive recognition after her captivating performances on the stage of the Apollo Theatre. Born and raised in London to a wealthy family, Regina's family has a long-standing history of service in the [[British Army]], with several siblings earning medals of honor. However, Regina's family tree also holds a secret. Many of her ancestors were Templars. Regina herself bears no personal affiliation with the Templars. Indeed, she remains ignorant of their existence, but their legacy is putting her in very real danger.
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''The Van der Graaff Company thanks you.'' |
| ;Anjali
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| Anjali is a 28-year-old tech genius, exceptionally skilled with technology and computer engineering. After completing his PhD at {{Wiki|Imperial College London|Imperial College}} in London, Anjali was drawn to the underground world of the Assassin Brotherhood, where his technological expertise and keen understanding of computer systems made him an invaluable asset to the Creed.
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That should get Van der Graaff the Wood he needs.'' |
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| | *'''British civilian:''' ''Top quality Work, Captain. I will send Mister Van der Graaff Word of your Service.'' |
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| Operating undercover in the bustling streets of London, Anjali drives a fake food truck that hides his mobile lab, fully equipped with cutting-edge technology and gadgets of his own design. While he is a skilled field operative highly adept at infiltrating secure facilities and manipulating digital networks, he prefers to operate from the safety of his van.
| | ===Weathering The Storm=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Just like the English to act like they own the damned World.'' |
| | *'''Lucy Baldwin:''' ''Always blaming the English.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''You're speaking to a Welshman. It always is the English.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''Them British Ships ahead, Captain!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Let's rob these Thieves.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Van der Graaff should be pleased.'' |
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| Unfortunately for the Descendants and their Cell, Anjali is secretly a double agent for the [[Instruments of the First Will]] (see Juno's Masterplan on page 145).
| | ===The Realities Of War=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Pirates parading as Traders? We can't let them sully our Names with feigned decency.'' |
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''Indeed, Captain.'' |
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| | *'''Jackdaw pirate:''' ''There they are, Captain!'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Aye, it begins!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Why the Malice?'' |
| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Such Pretense is Cowardice. Scuttle them without Mercy.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''If you are an honest Trader, you can't complain when you sink like one, eh lads?'' |
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| ==References== | | ===Private Escort=== |
| {{Reflist}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''You'll find no better Guardian for the Neptuno than the Jackdaw.'' |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''Very good, Captain.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Neptuno. Let's hope for fair Winds and calm Waters together.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I see them. At the ready!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Christ, there is no End to them! Keep it up, Lads!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''They gather like a school of Bigeyed Scads!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I don't think the Spanish will try their Luck again.'' |
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| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Death knocked on my Door many times. I believed this Battle would be when I'd finally greet him.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lock that Door, Smith. We're not ready to welcome him yet.'' |
| | *'''Tobias:''' ''No, not yet.'' |
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| ==Sands of War== | | ===Contraband=== |
| {{Era|Memories}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''We can't have Smugglers taking Coin off honourable and upright Businessmen.'' |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
| | *'''British civilian:''' ''The Van der Graaff Company appreciates your efforts, Captain.'' |
| {{Memory Infobox
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| |name=Sands of War
| | *'''Abel Galvão:''' ''It seems out of character for Spaniards to be deceptive just for personal Gain.'' |
| |image=
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Is that a Jest, Padre?'' |
| |description=
| | *'''Galvão:''' ''A merry Heart doeth good like a Medicine... so it says.'' |
| |type=Main {{c|Lost in Time}}
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| |fullsync=
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There. Spanish Smugglers, proud as you please.'' |
| |previous=[[Save Regina]]
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| |next=[[Down the Rabbit Hole]]
| | *'''Edward:''' ''One Smuggler down.'' |
| |source=
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| |location=[[Siwa]] Oasis, [[Egypt]]
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hah! The heavier the Hold, the faster she sinks.'' |
| |date=1917
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| '''Sands of War''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref> | |
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| ==Description== | | ===The Final Contract=== |
| ''[[British Empire|British]] spy and [[Templars|Templar]] Agent [[Jeremiah Davies]] [Regina's great-great-grandfather] ventures into the heart of a [[World War I|war]]-torn desert to infiltrate an enemy encampment. His mission: to thwart an imminent Templars and [[Assassins]] to set aside [[Assassin-Templar War|their differences]] and unite, if only temporarily.<br><br>Jeremiah finds himself leading an eclectic and unlikely band of allies, drawn from both Templar and Assassin ranks, along with their assorted affiliates, converging in the unforgiving desert at his command. This unprecedented alliance arises from the fracturing of Templar unity, as a faction within the Order breaks away to pursue a far more dangerous objective: the restoration of the long-lost [[Isu]] hierarchy. The [[Instruments of the First Will]] are trying to conjure the Isu [[Juno]] in a secret [[Temple (Isu)|vault]] buried under the Siwa Oasis where she's believed to be resting. A member of this faction, coming to their senses, has reached out to both Assassins and Templars begging for help to stop the plan.'' | | *'''Milo Van Der Graaff:''' ''Ah! Good Captain! Many thanks for your help with those entirely falsified documents. Business at the Company has never been better! However, I do have some unfortunate News to share.'' |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''You sound uncommonly grim, Milo.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Alas, this is to be our last Adventure together, Good Captain. The Van der Graaff Company will be no more. I've made my Fortune, and now it is for others to toil while I rest. But! It seems that both the British and the Spanish are reluctant to let me leave. So I ask, Good Captain. Will you be my escort as I attempt to make a quiet exit out of this cruel Sea? There's Coin in it, of course.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Lead the way, and the Jackdaw will follow.'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''You never disappoint me, Good Captain! Onward!'' |
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| | *'''Tobias Smith:''' ''Everything must end. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Ever the Optimist. |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Our merchant Friend has earned himself some serious Enemies.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Ah! The Boom of Battle! Let the Van der Graaff Legacy be forged finally in this Smoke and Fire!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Incoming!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Spanish! Protect the Hollander!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Christ! This Reward had better be worth it.'' |
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| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''What a Thrill! Was that the usual Routine? Well, Captain. You've never disappointed me and that still stands True.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''I aim to finish when I start something. I suppose this is it, then? Our Partnership is no more?'' |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Oh, I do hate farewells! What did your Island's Bard say? Parting is such sweet Sorrow! Yes, sad as it may be, it is the End of the Van der Graaff Company...'' |
| | [] |
| | *'''Van Der Graaff:''' ''Here. Your final Fee for exemplary Service. My Work here is complete, and the Harvest plentiful. What's more, a Friendship won. Farewell, Good Captain.'' |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Farewell, Milo.'' |
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| ==Intro== | | ==Assassin Contracts== |
| Two green armored cars cross the desert, kicking up a thick, chalky dust. In the distance, from [[Girba]] to the north-west, you hear the echoes of gunfire and explosions. The sun is just beginning to rise. Jeremiah examines a map. "We should be there by now," he says. "The point marked on the map by our informant is nearby. The camp should be right behind those rocks over there."
| | *[[Castaway]] -> Renegade |
| | *[[The Spanish Commander]] -> The Spanish Captain |
| | *[[The Slave Traders]] (Kingston) -> The Arms Deal (Port Royal) |
| | *[[The Dreaded Pirate]]: New Bone/Misteriosa -> Crooked Island |
| | *[[The Poachers]]: Crooked Island/Mariguana Island -> Andreas Island |
| | *[[The Treasure Hunter]]: Andreas Island/Abaco Island -> New Bone |
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| You climb out of the vehicles and up onto the rocks where you gain a comprehensive view of the Instruments of the First Will's encampment spread out below.
| | ===A Slaver's Business=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There's no Trade more miserable than the traffick of Men. |
| | [] |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There he is. Looking to load up his sordid Cargo, I'll wager. |
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| | *'''The Slaver:''' ''Teeth still firm, good Gums, Shoulders like an Ox. The good Lord suited you well to your Work. As He suited me to mine. That's why I'm stood here, giving the commands. |
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| | *'''British civilian:''' ''So much Coin to spend, and yet so little Cargo! |
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| | *'''The Slaver:''' ''Late again. Is a bit of Punctuality too much to ask? |
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| | *'''The Slaver:''' ''Hold here. Might as well check our Wares while we wait. But be Gentle! We had to dock our Prices the last time, on account of damaged goods. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''One less Slaver. |
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| The camp is sizable, patrolled by hired [[Senusiyaa|Senussi]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]]. There are at least five cave entrances descending into the depths of the rocks surrounding the oasis. You have no idea which one leads to the Isu Vault and you can't afford the time for trial and error. The Captain's tent will likely have information on the correct route. Time is, as always, not on your side. | | ===The Poachers=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''These Poachers are easy Prey.'' |
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| | *'''Poacher Leader:''' ''How many times do I have to say it? Flick, stroke, and under. Can't you Imbeciles do anything? My old Ma can Skin faster than you lot!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Smite the Shepherd and the Sheep will scatter.'' |
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| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Quickly! We need to be fast or he'll skin us instead! Stroke, under, flick... wait, or was it flick, under, stroke?'' |
| | *'''Pirate 2:''' ''I can't remember! I should have stayed a Farmhand!'' |
| | *'''Pirate 1:''' ''Ah, ah! Good God, I cut myself!'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The natural Order restored. |
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| ==Key objectives== | | ===A Last Drink For The Road=== |
| <tabber>
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Templars have their Fingers in everything. |
| |-|1 - REACH MEMHED DEMIR'S TENT=
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| Hundreds of Senussi mercenaries are stationed inside the camp, while a few units patrol its perimeter, making it extremely hard to infiltrate. As the informant said, a large tent stands in the middle of it, the tent of Ottoman Army Captain [[Memhed Demir]], the man in charge of the Instruments' mission.
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| *''Senussi Mercenaries:'' The Senussi mercenaries are capable combatants, expert desert guerrillas equipped with [[Ottoman Empire|Ottoman]] weaponry. Every Stealth check made to navigate the camp undetected requires 2 Raises. Openly facing the mercenaries in combat inside their camp requires 3 separate Approach checks. | |
| *''Ottoman Artillery:'' If the Instruments of the First Will discover the Witnesses, they'll try to stop them at all costs, even bombarding their own lines. From the moment the Ottoman artillery starts firing at the camp, the Witnesses must make a Reaction check at the end of every Approach check.
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| *''Expendable Losses:'' The Ottoman artillery commanders have no qualms at killing the Senussi mercenaries to stop the Witnesses. In this case, the Witnesses might turn the tables to their advantage. If the Witnesses can convince one or more Senussi troops to switch sides, every Approach check made to face the ''Ottoman Artillery'' Challenge has 1 Free Raise.
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| |-|2 - FIND THE VAULT'S TUNNEL=
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| Once the Witnesses reach Captain Mehmed Demir's tent as indicated by their informant, they find it empty. However, it's possible to search for intelligence or traces that provide information about the location of the Isu Vault underground.
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| *''Demir's Notes:'' A booklet contains a series of encrypted notes. With a successful Wits check with 1 Raise, a Witness can read the contents of the note and learn that the right tunnel is one of the two to the north.
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| *''[[Interrogation]]:'' A captured mercenary might reveal information under interrogation. Nobody but Mehmed's escort knows which of the five tunnels lead to the Isu Vault, but the mercenary often heard them complain about the "extremely low ceilings." Since only three of the tunnels have really low ceilings, the tunnels to the south and east of the camp can be excluded. If the Witnesses have already deciphered Demir's encrypted notes, they can identify the leftmost tunnel to the north.
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| *''[[Eagle Vision]] (major):'' If one of the Witnesses uses Eagle Vision once north of the camp, they can follow the footprints left by the captain and his escort to the left tunnel with no need to overcome the ''Interrogation'' Challenge.
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| ==Debrief==
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| As the Witnesses enter the Isu Vault in the Simulation, they unwittingly walk into a trap. Juno's hologram entangles Witnesses and Descendants in a cage that transcends time and space. From this moment on, the Descendants are trapped in a series of loops, time rifts, and [[glitch]]es from which they might never return (see Chapter 2).
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| As you descend into the dark, low-ceilinged tunnel beneath the Siwa Oasis, tension fills the air. Captain Demir and his unit must be down there, somewhere. Emerging from the tunnel, you enter an unexpectedly vast chamber, the Isu Vault. The massive room is illuminated by an eerie, pulsating glow emanating from the walls. Intricate, incomprehensible, geometrical symbols and engravings cover the Vault's surface, casting ethereal patterns across the room.
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| At the center of the chamber is the towering hologram of a female Isu, Juno. Her form shimmers with otherworldly energy, and her eyes seem to pierce your very souls with a presence that is both enchanting and intimidating. Juno's voice resonates through the chamber, "Finally, Assassins. I hope this memory finds you well".
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| Her words are clear. Juno is speaking to you, the Descendants, inside the Animus, and not to the Witnesses you're reliving the event through!
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 4:''' ''[SP][La tercera vez este mes.](Third time this month.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 5:''' ''[SP][Yo creo que debería pagar la multa. Lo dejarán en paz.](If you ask me, he should pay the fine. Keep the peace.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 4:''' ''[SP][He visto lo que hacen si no pagas.](I've seen what they do if you don't pay.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 5:''' ''[SP][Pero claro, si el viejo Tom sigue pagando, ¿qué les impide ir a por todos nosotros?](Then again, if old Tom keeps paying, what's to stop them coming after all of us?) |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Trouble's brewing. |
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| | *'''Captain Arispe:''' ''[SP][Solo pido una parte razonable. El sesenta por ciento bastará.](All I ask is a reasonable royalty. Sixty percent should suffice.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 2:''' ''[SP][¡Eso es demasiado! Debo mantener mi negocio para que mis hijos puedan comer.](It's too high! I must maintain my business if my children are to eat.) |
| | *'''Captain Arispe:''' ''[SP][SP][Si quieres mantener tu negocio y a tus hijos, pagarás. Ahora.](If you mean to keep your children and your business you'll pay. Now.) |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Muy bien, tendrás tu dinero. Acompáñame.](Alright, you'll get your Coin. Come with me.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][Por fin entras en razón.] (Finally, you see Reason.) |
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| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][¿A dónde nos llevas?](Where are you taking us?) |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Tengo mis fondos escondidos. No están lejos.](My Funds are hidden away. We're not far.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][Bien pensado. Es fácil errar al confiarse.](A smart Choice, Trust can be easily misplaced.) |
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| | *'''Citizen Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][¡Los tenemos! ¡Matad a esos bastardos!](We have them! Kill the Bastards!) |
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| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][Dejad los cuerpos. Tenemos que regresar ya al muelle. Debemos estar allí cuando llegue el barco.](Leave the Bodies. It's Time we returned to the Dock. We need to be there when the Ship arrives.) |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Rum trade can flow freely again. |
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| "It pleases me that you have willingly entered my trap." Before you can react, Demir's soldiers emerge from their hiding places. The sinister grin on the Captain's face tells you this was a well-planned ambush. A split second later, a virtual net spreads out from Juno's hologram, catching you in a shocking grip.
| | ===Tomb Raiders=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Even the Dead can't find Peace.'' |
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| | *'''Soldier Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][Finge estar atareado, el capitán está haciendo la ronda.](Look busy, the Captain's making his Rounds.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Estoy harto de dar paladas. ¿Qué pasa con lo de servir al rey?](I'm tired of shoveling Dirt. What happened to serving the King?) |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Got him. |
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| | *'''Grave Robber:''' ''[SP][Avisadme si veis algo. Lo que sea.](Send word if you see anything. Anything at all.) |
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| | *'''Grave Robber:''' ''[SP][¡Informad! ¿Hay algo?](Report! Anyone?) |
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| | *'''Grave Robber:''' ''[SP][¿Quién tiene el mapa? Quiero verlo personalmente.](Who has the Map? I must see it for myself.) |
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| | *'''Grave Robber:''' ''[SP][¡Registrad cada centímetro de este lugar! No dejéis piedra sin alzar ni arbusto sin remover. El tesoro podría estar en cualquier parte.](Search every centimeter of this place! Leave no stone unturned, and no bush unmolested. The treasure could be anywhere.) |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''The Dead can Rest. |
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| Electricity crackles as the net fires jolts of pain through your whole body, immobilizing you as all fades to black...
| | ===The Unworthy Brother=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''These Pirates are going too far. |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Captain's hounding the Villagers. |
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| | *'''Pirate Captain:''' ''Where is my Brother's Treasure? |
| | *'''Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''The Villagers are holding fast. They claim to know Nothing. |
| | *'''Pirate Captain:''' ''You're getting soft. I'll beat the Truth out of them. |
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| | *'''Pirate Captain:''' ''Enough. Tell me where my Brother's kept the Treasure, or I'll burn your little Village to the Ground. |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][¡Por favor, señor! ¡No sabemos nada!](Please, sir! We don't know anything.) |
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| | *'''Citizen Spanish 01 Female:''' ''[SP][¡Este pirata loco nos matará a todos!](This crazy Pirate will kill us all!) |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I hope the Villagers do have his Treasure.'' |
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| ==References== | | ===The Outlaw's Cave=== |
| {{Reflist}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''What draws Templars to a Place like this?'' |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
| | [Assume depending on which is onboard, use tabber] |
| | *'''Adewale:''' ''Our Mark's in a cave around here.'' |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''Captain, the Cave is close.'' |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There he is.'' |
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| | *'''Templar Aristocrat:''' ''Two Weeks on this forsaken Isle, and we still haven't found it. I want hot Food and a proper Bed! The boss will have our heads. I'll be in for a Flogging.'' |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I saved you a Flogging.'' |
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| ==Down the Rabbit Hole== | | ===The Dreaded Pirate=== |
| {{Era|Memories}}
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Not a Man I'd share a Berth with. |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
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| {{Memory Infobox
| | *'''Dreaded Pirate:''' ''Enough, tell me where they are. For each Minute you waste, I will take a Finger. |
| |name=Down the Rabbit Hole
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| |image=
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''He's made the Ship his own already. |
| |description=
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| |type=Main {{c|Lost in Time}}
| | *'''Dreaded Pirate:''' ''How goes the search? |
| |fullsync=
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''No Sign of the Maps yet, Captain. |
| |previous=[[Sands of War]]
| | *'''Dreaded Pirate:''' ''Must I do everything myself? |
| |next=[[Of Isu and Men]]
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| |source=
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I'd wager I've done the World a Favor. |
| |location=XXXXXXXXXXXXX
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| '''Down the Rabbit Hole''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref> | |
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| ==Chapter introduction== | | ===The Deserter=== |
| The [[Isu]] [[Juno]] has trapped the Witnesses within the [[Animus|Animi]] network. In this chapter, the Reader presents a series of scenes representing [[glitch]]es or [[rifts]], anomalies disrupting the Sands of War memory Sequence—for example, locking the Witnesses in temporal loops, or shifting the Simulation to a different Time Frame.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A Deserter? He's cut from the same Cloth as Du Casse. |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I've got you. |
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| | *'''The Deserter:''' ''[SP][Nunca me encontrarán. No, nunca. Soy invisible, salvo a ojos de Dios.](They'll never find me. They never will, for I'm Invisible to all but God's eyes.) |
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| | *'''The Deserter:''' ''[SP][Son una banda de monos que solo sabe rascarse el culo. ¡Que el diablo se los lleve! ¡Nunca me rendiré!](Devil take them they're a band of monkeys scratching their arses. I'll never submit!) |
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| | *'''The Deserter:''' ''[SP][Me quedaré aquí, justo aquí. ¡Por mucho que busquen no me encontrarán, ja, ja!](I'll stay here, and nowhere else. And they'll look but they won't find me. Ha! No!) |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Let that which haunted you be quieted now. |
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| These glitches can be played with the whole group of PCs as usual, or [[the Crew]] can be split into smaller groups, each of them facing a different anomaly. Be careful not to divide the party too much that it slows the game down, however.
| | ===The Twin Dilemma=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''More Templars and their crooked Deals. |
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| A good rule of thumb is to end the chapter when the Crew has solved a number of glitches equal to the number of Witnesses in the Sequence.
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''I've found the Brothers. |
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| A number of examples are provided below; however, the Reader is not restricted to these specific glitches and is encouraged to freely exploit the circumstances, incorporating fragments from any preferred Time Frame, in particular those associated with the PCs' Ancestors (for example using one or more premade Sequences or adventure hooks taken from other ''Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game'' books).
| | *'''Edward:''' ''There'll be no Deals today. |
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| Below are some examples of possible glitches that can be used by the Reader. All anomalies share one thing in common—they represent a disruption of the Sands of War Simulation Sequence, and thus they always start with the players' Echoes in the Siwa Oasis, in Egypt. The Simulation appears to break down: visuals display errors; scrolling lines of codes hover on the scene, too fast to be read; and sequences of nucleotides appear randomly. The effect is unsettling for the Witnesses.
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''It's taking too long. |
| | *'''Edward:''' ''A wise Choice, Captain. |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 4:''' ''Bastard! |
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| ===Temporal Loops=== | | *'''Merchant Spanish 01 Male:''' ''The Logbooks are in order. |
| The Witnesses become trapped in repetitive cycles, reliving the same events over and over again until they manage to break free. The Reader can make very different scenes, choosing a different scope for each cycle: it can be a single action scene (like defusing a grenade) or something more complex, like reliving an [[assassination]]. Here follows a complete example.
| | *'''Thomson Brother Brute:''' ''Quiet. Or you end up like him. |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Brute:''' ''We're almost through. |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''I'll keep watch. |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''Brother, no! |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''Spare me, Please! Please, I have wealth! Influence! |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''The Templars mean nothing to me! It was a job, nothing more! |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''I don't want to die! |
| | *'''Thomson Brother Captain:''' ''Help! Help! |
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| | ===The Smuggler's Squat=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This Smuggler must be stopped. |
| | [One or the other] |
| | *'''Adewale:''' ''Captain, we're near the Target. |
| | *'''Anne Bonny:''' ''We're close now, Captain. |
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| | *'''Smuggler Chief:''' ''Those Sheep bleat about all the Supplies they need to survive. Bleat on and on... And on.... |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That must be the Smuggler Chief.'' |
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| | *'''Smuggler Chief:''' ''You know what they say. I'm like Robin Hood! I take the Poor and hand the Rich! Am I saying it right? |
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| | *'''Smuggler Chief:''' ''They paid through the Nose for these. We'll be rich Men soon. |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Hold your Tongue. |
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| ;DEMIR'S SCHRÖDINGER BOX
| | ===No More Taxes=== |
| *'''Description''': The Witnesses re-experience the scene when they enter [[Memhed Demir|Demir]]'s tent, with [[Senusiyya|Senussi]] [[Mercenary|mercenaries]] on their heels. Inside the tent there is only a modern-looking [[metal]] box, clearly out of context in 1917. There is a [[bomb]] inside the box that detonates after a short countdown, killing everybody and restarting the scene. The same happens if they leave the tent—Senussi gunfire cuts them down. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This Tax Collector's taken his last Bag.'' |
| *'''Solution''': The Witnesses must move the box, revealing a black hole in the ground, with shifting lines of code (a backdoor). Jumping into the hole ends the loop. | | [] |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][Ese recaudador de impuestos es peor que un pirata; les quita el pan a los hombres honrados.](That Tax Collector is no better than a Pirate, taking the Earnings of honest Men.) |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Yo solo sé que, además, es un ladrón. Se va a enterar cuando lo descubran sus superiores.](All know he's a Thief to Boot. He'll pay the Day his Masters discover it.) |
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| | *'''Corrupt Officer:''' ''[SP][¡Baila conmigo! ¡Celebrémoslo!](Dance with me! Celebrate!) [¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! ¡Levántate!](Up! Up! Stand up!) ¡Por el oro y la riqueza, aunque hoy ando bien servido!](Here's to Riches and Wealth, all mine in Abundance today!) ¡Brindo por los impuestos! ¡Brindo por los recaudadores!](Long live Tax day! Long live Tax Collectors!) ¡Por el pueblo de La Habana, que trabaja tanto para que yo pueda vivir así de bien!](Here's to the people of Havana, who work hard so that I may live well!) |
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| | *'''Citizen Spanish 03 Male:''' ''[SP][He estado pensando... Si el recaudador es fullero, podríamos decirle que acudiremos a sus superiores si no nos paga para estar callados.](I have been thinking... if the Tax Collector is dirty, we could say we'll go to his Masters if he doesn't pay us to stay Quiet about it.) |
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][Nunca sale nada bueno de tu mollera. Acudir a sus superiores... ¿Quieres que nos maten?](No Good ever comes from your thinking. Go to his Masters... are you trying to get us killed?) |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's him, loaded to the Gunwale, I'd wager.'' |
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| | *'''Edward:''' ''Fleecing the Rich is my Game, Mate, not yours.'' |
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| ===Shifting Environments=== | | ===A Botched Escape=== |
| Different settings and Time Frames within the Animi Network start to morph and blend together, creating surreal and disorienting scenarios. Below are two examples.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Pirating is one thing, murdering Innocents is another.'' |
| ;THROUGH THE AGES
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| *The Witnesses are back in the [[Egypt]]ian desert, but faced with various forces that have occupied this area throughout the ages. They begin fighting the Senussi Mercenaries in 1917, then [[Napoleon Bonaparte|Napoleonic]] troops in 1799, then barbaric [[Hyksos]] on scythed [[chariot]]s in 1598 BC. The final shift brings them into a prehistoric jungle, escaping from a T-rex in the upper Cretaceous. | | *'''Spanish Soldier:''' ''[SP][¿Dónde están tus amigos? ¡Entrégame al asesino!](Where is your Cohort? Hand over the Murderer now!) [¡No te lo volveré a preguntar! Responde o perderás la lengua.](I won't ask so nicely again! Speak or lose your Tongue entirely) [¡Tráeme al asesino! ¿Quieres que te lleve a la prisión del gobernador? ¿Eso es lo que quieres?](Bring me the Killer! Or shall I take you to the Governor's prisons? Is that what you want?) |
| ;THINGS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT
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| *The Witnesses are in the Siwa Oasis, among the Senussi soldiers, who remain unaware of their presence. There is a time overlap and they see an enormous wave of water rushing towards them, perhaps from a prehistoric era when this area was under the sea. The wave will annihilate the camp, the only way to escape is outrunning it, by stealing an armored car or another vehicle. | | *'''Brutal Murderer:''' ''What are you doing? Get out of the Bushes! |
| | *'''Craven Murderer:''' ''Shh! You'll give me away! I ain't leavin' 'til them Soldiers are gone. |
| | *'''Brutal Murderer:''' ''You're tough when you've got the Advantage, but you're a Coward at Heart! |
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| ==References==
| | *'''Edward:''' ''Eye for an eye. He's better dead. |
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| ==Of Isu and Men==
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| {{Era|Memories}}
| | *'''Edward:''' ''That's one now. |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
| | *'''Edward:''' ''He took the Coward's way. |
| {{Memory Infobox
| | *'''Brutal Murderer:''' ''I might risk sneaking past, or I could take the Fight to them. |
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| '''Of Isu and Men''' was a [[genetic memory]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]] – [[Forging History]]''</ref> | |
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| ==Chapter introduction== | | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][No, no, no. No vas a ningún lado.](Oh no, no. You're not going anywhere.) |
| ;The [[Mother of Wisdom]]'s Playground
| | *'''Citizen Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Por favor, señor. Se lo ruego. No quiero problemas. Me iré derecho a casa.](Please, Sir. I beg you. I don't want trouble. I will go straight Home.) |
| [[Juno]], undeniable ruler of [[the Grey]], has just tried to keep the Descendants in the [[Animus]], trapping them in a maze of forced simulations to gain time to complete the final stages of a master plan conceived in eons past: the plan to come back to life. However, the PCs' will is strong and they are focused enough to find their way out of the goddess trap. | | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][¿Me tomas por tonto?](Do you think me stupid?) |
| | *'''Brutal Murderer:''' ''What's happening? Are the Spaniards still playing at being our Prison Guards? |
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Aye, they've got the Slums locked up tight as a Bottle. There's no one getting in or out until they find their Quarry. |
| | *'''Brutal Murderer:''' ''Look at you. A quivering Puppy at the sight of one Guard. |
| | *'''Craven Murderer:''' ''It's not you they're looking for, is it? There's no Way out, now. What am I going to do? |
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| | ===The Spanish Captain=== |
| | *'''Spanish Commander:''' ''[SP][No te muevas al apuntar.](Steady your Aim.) |
| | *'''Spanish Commander:''' ''[SP][Despierta, Rafael. ¡No puedes disparar con los ojos cerrados!](Wake up, Rafael. You can't shoot with both Eyes closed!) |
| | *'''Spanish Commander:''' ''[SP][Prueba otra vez.](Try another.) |
| | *'''Spanish Commander:''' ''[SP][Respira y aguanta el aire.](Take a Breath and hold it.) |
| | *'''Spanish Commander:''' ''[SP][También tendrás que mejorar la velocidad de recarga.](You'll have to work on your reload Speed as well) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Templars have no Trouble finding willing Ears. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That'll put a Dent in the Templar's Ranks. |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][¿Por qué entrenamos tanto? Esto podría hacerlo hasta dormido.](Why are we training so hard? I could do this in my sleep.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Nos dan ocupaciones para sentir que están haciendo su trabajo.](They give us work so they can feel they are doing their jobs.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][Sí, gracias. Si no estuvieras aquí para contarme todas estas cosas, nunca sabría cómo disparar mi propio fusil.](Yes, thank you. If you had not been here to tell me these things, I would never know how to shoot my own rifle.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][Cada barco trae más soldados. Pronto no habrá sitio para nosotros en La Habana.](Every ship brings more soldiers. There will soon be no more room for us in Havana.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][El gobernador convertirá otro edificio en cuartel. Si tenemos suerte, el siguiente será la taberna.](The Governor will just take another building, and turn it into barracks. If we are lucky, next he will take the tavern.) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's him, lording it over his men. |
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| Once free from the Animus, however, the characters have to deal with [[Regina Davies|Regina]], now possessed by the part of Juno's conscience that the Isu managed to download from the genetic memories of the Descendants during their time trapped in the simulation. It's time for the PCs to deal with a tremendously powerful enemy and difficult moral choices.
| | ===A Shipment of Powder=== |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][Los templarios estarán contentos con esto. Buen trabajo.](The Templars will be happy with this Take. Good work here.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 2:''' ''[SP][Siempre es un placer trabajar con el gobernador. Entre usted y yo, prefiero a un templario en el trono que al rey actual.](Always a Pleasure working with the Governor. Between you and me, I'd rather have a Templar on the Throne than the present King.) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][Yo no diría eso en público, caballero. Nunca se sabe quién puede estar escuchando.](I'd not say that so loudly in Public, Sir. Never know who's listening.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 2:''' ''[SP][Lo siento, señor.](Apologies, Sir.) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][De todas formas, seguro que les gusta escucharlo.](Still, they'll be pleased to hear it.) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][¿Algún problema con los Asesinos últimamente? ¿Algún asunto turbio?](Any trouble from the Assassins lately? Any funny Business?) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 2:''' ''[SP][Sí. Sabotearon un envío de pólvora. Las pérdidas fueron terribles.](Yes. They meddled with a previous Shipment of Powder. A frightful Loss of Gold, that one.) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][Mmm. Pediré a los templarios que te compensen.](Hmm. I'll ask the Templars about seeing you compensated.) |
| | *'''Acga Spanish Civilian Male 2:''' ''[SP][Gracias, señor. Eso sería de gran ayuda.](Thank you, Sir. That would be a great Help.) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][Lleva estos barriles al almacén del gobernador. ¡Hazlo tan rápido como puedas! ¡Vamos, vamos!](Take these Kegs to the Governor's Storehouse. Quick as you please! Hup hup!) |
| | *'''Antonio Rueda:''' ''[SP][Rápido. Antes de que se ponga el sol, ¿entendido?](Hurry up now. Before the Sun sets, all right?) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Trading Gunpowder with the Templars. That won't do. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's less Powder for the Templar Guns. |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][¿Por qué tengo que cargar tanto peso con este calor? ¿Es que ahora soy un burro?](Why must I haul heavy Burdens around in this Heat. Am I a Donkey, now?) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's him. |
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| ==Description== | | ===Beach Bonfire=== |
| ''As the PCs overcome the final [[glitch]], they find themselves back in the very place where Juno disrupted the Simulation during their initial attempt. The familiar surroundings serve as a stark reminder of the challenges they faced and the obstacles they overcame. It becomes clear that the only path forward, the only means of escaping the Animus, is to complete the memory.'' | | *'''Privateer Fence:''' ''[SP][Debería ir a Ciudad de México. Aquí no se puede estar tranquilo. Hay demasiados Asesinos.](I should make for Mexico City. There's no Respite to be had here. Too many Assassins about.) |
| | *'''Privateer Fence:''' ''[SP][Ah, el último fue un gran trabajo. Esos cachorros franceses perdieron todo lo que tenían y luego tuvieron que volver a Francia a nado.](Ah, wasn't that a fine Job, that last One. Bled those French Whelps of everything they owned, then sent them swimming home.) |
| | *'''Privateer Fence:''' ''[SP][Por Dios, soy demasiado bueno para esto. Malgastan mi talento. Debería ser el gobernador. Si el rey Felipe supiera de mi existencia... Solo con que se enterara...](I'm too good for this job, by God. Too talented. I should be Governor of this place. If only King Philip could hear my Name... just once and he'd know.) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 1:''' ''[SP][¡Golpéalo!](Pummel him!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 1:''' ''[SP][¡En las tripas!](Right in the Guts!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 3:''' ''[SP][¡Rómpele la mandíbula, Esteban!](Break his Jaw, Esteban!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 3:''' ''[Drunk laughing] |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 6:''' ''[SP][¡Un buen golpe!](A solid hit!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 6:''' ''[SP][¡Más fuerte!](Harder!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 5:''' ''[SP][¡El te atrapo!](He's got you!) |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 5:''' ''[SP][Tenga Cuidado](Be Careful!) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''No Privateer worth his Salt would serve the Templars. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Not a worthy Champion. |
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| ==Intro== | | ===Unlicensed Dealer=== |
| As you emerge from the final glitch, you find yourself abruptly transported back to the Isu [[Temple (Isu)|Vault]]. Before you, the familiar projection of Juno materializes, but her visage is now marked with surprise and apprehension. Her voice quivers with urgency as she declares, "This is premature! I need more time! My [[Instruments of the First Will|Instruments]]—halt them immediately!"
| | *'''Templar Associate:''' ''[SP][¡Hoy esperamos a holandeses, así que seguro que llegan tarde!](It's Dutchmen we're expecting today, so don't imagine they'll be on time!) |
| | *'''Templar Associate:''' ''[SP][Ah, si Torres estuviera aquí para hacerse cargo de esto...](Ah, if only Torres could have been here to conduct this himself.) |
| | *'''Templar Associate:''' ''[SP][¡Moved los pies más rápido que los labios, asnos holgazanes!](Move your Feet faster than your Lips, you lazy Donkeys!) |
| | *'''Templar Associate:''' ''[SP][Vuelve a contar las cajas. Asegúrate de que no falte ninguna.](Count the Crates again. Make certain all are accounted for.) |
| | *'''Templar Associate:''' ''[SP][Ordena esto, ¿quieres?](Make the place Tidy, will you?) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I'll cripple the Templars, and line my own Pockets. |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 01 Male:''' ''[SP][¿Esta es nuestra importante labor? ¿Quedarnos quietos aguantando cagadas de pájaro?](This is our important Task? We wait around while the Birds shit on us.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 02 Male:''' ''[SP][Ah, no es para tanto. Prefiero la mierda de pájaro a los disparos de cañón.](Ah, it's not so bad. I like Bird Shit better than Cannon Fire.) |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There he is. |
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| In that instant, urgency grips you as [[Memhed Demir|Demir]]'s [[Soldier|armed forces]] swiftly advance from the Vault's rear. [[Jeremiah Davies|Jeremiah]] pivots toward you, resolve etched on his features. "Handle them," he commands, determination ringing in his voice, "while I prepare the charges!"
| | ===The Slave Master=== |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Ile a Vache is a small spit of Sand. Tracking this Slaver down should be easy. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There's just a patch of Dirt between us now, Slaver. |
| | *'''Slave Master:''' ''Where else have you to run, Slave? I have set out after you, from one end of the Ocean to the other, and here cornered you. |
| | *'''Slave Master:''' ''I do not permit my Possessions to quit my Employ so easily. If I could cut off your feet without hindering your ability to work, I would do so. |
| | *'''Slave Master:''' ''Therefore, I will remove your ears and nose so that all may understand the true measure of my seriousness. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Slave is free now to chance the open Sea, or wherever else he may find Mercy. |
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| ==Key objectives== | | ===The Expedition=== |
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| | *'''Privateer Leader:''' ''I've a Letter of Marque here, only one of a different Sort, Lads. No Country or King bids us fight today... it's a secret Order of well-to-do Aristocrats who'd pay better than any Monarch or Governor. |
| |-|1 - STOP THE INSTRUMENTS=
| | *'''Acga Pirate 1:''' ''Who do you mean, Captain? |
| The soldiers raise their weapons. They must be dealt with immediately.
| | *'''Privateer Leader:''' ''I'd wager he were a Templar, but I can't rightly say, for I only met with him once. Be that as it may, his Orders are clear and strict, and his Pay is frightful good. |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Acga Pirate 6:''' ''What's he asking? |
| *''Gunners:'' Two small groups of well-armed soldiers open fire. At least 2 separate Approach checks will be required to eliminate them all. | | *'''Privateer Leader:''' ''He wants that we should sail to a small Village near Yucatan, where we'll find all Manner of Heathens hopping around in Hoods and Robes. Says he'll give us a Fortune to do any kind of Damage we can. |
| *''Charge!:'' Some of the Instruments fix bayonets and charge, fighting with savage ferocity. Defeating them requires 2 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Acga Pirate 1:''' ''That suits me! The Natives of these Islands never put up no Fight we can't manage. |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A Privateer Captain means to attack the Assassins at Tulum? We can't have that. |
| *''I'll give it back! (minor):'' A spare stick of Jeremiah's dynamite will easily deal with one group of soldiers, and thus overcome one of the two Challenges with a simple throw. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Found them. |
| |-|2 - ESCAPE!=
| | *'''Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''Hurry it up! This here hole must be wide and deep enough to hide the Chest before we set sail. |
| As the situation grows increasingly dire, the Witnesses are forced to flee, entrusting Jeremiah with the task of collapsing the cavern.
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''It's not easy work. What's inside the Chest, anyway? |
| | *'''Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''All the Takings I've collected. One last job for the Captain and I'm done. This is what I'll use to start over. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's twice now I've saved your Assassins, Ah Tabai. |
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| More soldiers come to the Precursor's aid. There's no other choice but to detonate a crate of dynamite into the cavern. With a determined fatalism, Jeremiah flicks his lighter and stands by the crate. "Go! I'll handle it. I'd be lying if I said it's been a pleasure. GET THE HELL OUT, NOW!"
| | ===The Weapons Smugglers=== |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Weapons Smuggler:''' ''Take care with this Delivery. It's worth more than you'd see it ten lifetimes. |
| *''Under Fire:'' The pursuing soldiers open fire. All Witnesses must make a Reaction check. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''With Du Casse gone, someone else is hauling Guns for the Templars. |
| *''Get to Safety:'' The Witnesses must reach the exit as quickly as possible to avoid getting caught in the explosion. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A bit rowdy for a Smuggler. |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Templars will find no Purchase here. |
| *''[[Eagle Vision]] (minor):'' If one of the Witnesses uses Eagle Vision, they can find a shortcut out of the caves, overcoming the ''Get to Safety'' Challenge. | | *'''Weapons Smuggler:''' ''We're exposed here. Make haste, will you? |
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| | *'''Weapons Smuggler:''' ''Focus on the Task at hand! |
| | *'''Weapons Smuggler:''' ''An extra Rum Ration for the last man to raise my Ire. |
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| ==Debrief== | | ===The British Captain=== |
| The explosion reverberates through the air, shaking the oasis and the desert beyond. Before you can ascertain whether you've safely evaded the blast's reach, the Simulation begins to dissolve, unraveling before your very eyes.
| | *'''British Captain:''' ''You are a Charlatan and a Scoundrel, and all of Kingston shall know it 'ere this day is out! |
| | *'''British Captain:''' ''That's right, he's a bloody Empirick! A cheat selling dud Medicines at preposterous Prices. |
| | *'''Acga British Soldier 4:''' ''No, Sir! I offer only proven remedial Herbs! Picked from the Jungles. |
| | *'''British Captain:''' ''Aye, and without the express Permission of the Governor! |
| | *'''British Captain:''' ''Look on his face, all. Heed the visage of a man who climbs above his Station! |
| | *'''British Captain:''' ''Let this be a lesson to all! There shall be no free Enterprise here without the expressed permission of the Governor! |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Another rotten Red Coat. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There he is, and such a Crowd. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The King must be desperate to call upon such Half-Wits. |
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| {{Reflist}}
| | *'''Plantation Master:''' ''Caught Filching the very produce you've been charged to gather! Damn you, Brutes. |
| {{ACRPGSequences}}
| | *'''Acga Slave Male 1:''' ''No Disrespect, Sir! |
| | *'''Plantation Master:''' ''By God, I'll sweeten you, Boy. I'll sweeten you good and proper! |
| | *'''Acga Slave Male 1:''' ''Please, Sir. I meant nothing by it. |
| | *'''Plantation Master:''' ''Cast your eyes off me, Cur. I'll not be stared at by the likes of you. |
| | *'''Acga Slave Male 3:''' ''God, keep you, Sir. |
| | *'''Plantation Master:''' ''What shall we do with you Lot, eh? What indeed? |
| | *'''Acga Slave Male 3:''' ''Begging your pardon. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''If he's so proud of the Land he owns, I'll bury him in it. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''He's distracted. [beat]Good. |
| | *'''Slave African 02 Male:''' ''Half a bag of Millet... it's not much, but it should help Abena last another day. |
| | *'''Slave African 02 Male:''' ''If she lives, I'll do it again, no matter the risk. |
| | *'''Slave African 01 Male:''' ''If I run, they'll set their Hounds on me. If I stay, they'll kill me for my next mistake. |
| | *'''Slave African 01 Male:''' ''What do I do? I don't know what to do. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''One less Villain. |
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| ==Mother of Wisdom== | | ===The Guard Post=== |
| {{Era|Memories}}
| | *'''Acga British Soldier 4:''' ''It is. He's a man of many talents and incredible charisma. I only wish he was enlisted so that I could serve under him. |
| {{Pre-release|[[Assassin's Creed Roleplaying Game]]}}
| | *'''Acga British Soldier 4:''' ''I've heard it said our Commander calls Captain Woodes Rogers a friend as well. |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 6:''' ''The man who rescued Selkirk? That Captain Rogers? |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 4:''' ''Aye. A Sailor to his bones. And he's a hard man, he is. Earned a large scar down his left cheek, after taking a pellet to the face. Lodged in his palate for a couple of days. |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 3:''' ''By Christ! And the man lived? |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 4:''' ''Broke no stride, in fact, and continued barking orders until the next morning when he took a Splinter to the heel. That took him off his feet for a day. |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 3:''' ''And this is a living, breathing man we're talking about? |
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| | *'''Acga British Soldier 3:''' ''Isn't that the Truth. Pass the bottle, will you? |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This one moves in well-connected Circles. |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Guards are distracted. Slipping past will be easy Work. |
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| | *'''Templar Captain:''' ''I was supposed to be out of this Shithole months ago. Where are your promises now, Rogers? |
| |location=[[Abstergo Industries Neo-Chemical and Medical Research Lab]] ([[North Harrow]], [[London]], [[UK]])
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Friends in high places won't save you. |
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| ==Description== | | ===The Pirate Captain=== |
| ''As the Descendants emerge from the Simulation, relief washes over them, but their respite is short-lived. A new threat awaits them outside the [[Animus]] in the form of the [[Instruments of the First Will]]. These fanatical followers are determined to seize their mistress' vessel and eliminate the PCs.<br><br>A glimmer of hope remains. [[Juno]], though present within [[Regina Davies|Regina]], has yet to fully possess her. There is still a window of opportunity to free Regina from the clutches of the [[Isu|Precursor]] and prevent Juno's complete domination. The fate of both Regina and the Descendants hangs in the balance.'' | | *'''Captain Mancomb Seepgood:''' ''Don't nobody mess with Mancomb Seepgood, for I'm the fiercest Rogue to sail these West Indies. |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 1:''' ''Captain Seepgood's coming! The women'll say, with a trill sounding somewhere's between Fear and Lust. Oh yes. |
| | *'''Captain Mancomb Seepgood:''' ''I'll never surrender, and never back down. And these Shankers who think they run the Island, do so only because I haven't yet objected. |
| | *'''Captain Mancomb Seepgood:''' ''I'll rise up when I'm good and ready, take the island for myself. Then all the world will know my name. Captain Mancomb Seepgood, terror of the high seas. |
| | *'''Captain Mancomb Seepgood:''' ''Who'd dare challenge me? I can't imagine such a man. I don't believe such a One exists. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''First I've heard of a Captain Mancomb. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Dressed like a Dandy and strutting like a Peacock. That's him. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Let the Seepgood Name be forgotten. |
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| ==Intro== | | ===The Outlaws=== |
| As you emerge from the Simulation, a cacophony of muffled voices and blaring alarms fills the lab. Your attention is immediately drawn to the shattered containment tube, fragments of glass, machinery and caustic-smelling liquid strewn across the lab floor.
| | *'''Outlaw Leader:''' ''Nothing but Lobcocks running this Shantytown nowadays. It's time for us to make our Move. Take back what we fairly built up. |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 6:''' ''Aye. No more knocking about the empty Barrel. Nassau should be ours, plain as the Nose on my Face. |
| | *'''Outlaw Leader:''' ''Nothing plain about your Nose, Mate. It's a great, swollen thing. Like the Fin of a Grampus. |
| | *'''Acga Pirate 6:''' ''Oy! Don't be a Bleeding Pest, you hear? We've got a task ahead of us. |
| | *'''Outlaw Leader:''' ''Aye. And some Murders to get done.[laughs] |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I've had enough of these Buzzards circling Nassau. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Found them. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Nassau makes its own Justice. |
| | *'''Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''When are we taking Nassau? I've a List of Rats I'd like to stamp out. |
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''You'll get your Chance. Now quit moaning, it's doing my Head in. |
| | *'''Pirate British 01 Male:''' ''I told him it wouldn't work. When the Soldiers saw through our Ruse, what did he do? Cut me and left me to die. |
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| Flashing red lights illuminate Regina crouched on the ground, her hands clasping her head in distress. Next to her stands a group of armed men. One of them is clearly in charge. "Eliminate the [[Assassins]] and take the [[Mother of Wisdom]] to safety."
| | ===Renegade=== |
| | *'''Fugitive:''' ''Do not believe for a moment that I will drop my Guard! I know you are out there somewhere! |
| | *'''Fugitive:''' ''I know the Assassins have sent a man to end my Life! Yes, a Templar knows always that his Work incurs this Risk! |
| | *'''Fugitive:''' ''But I would not choose another Life after this one! For I have tasted the Fruits of the best the Templars have to offer! |
| | *'''Fugitive:''' ''So come, whoever you may be! Wherever you are! Come strike me down! And collect the pittance promised you. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I'll deal with this Butcher. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There he is. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''He won't be missed. |
| | *'''Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''Is he bein' paranoid again? |
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Yep. |
| | *'''Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''Has he been muttering about someone coming to get him? |
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Yep. |
| | *'''Pirate British 02 Male:''' ''Only a matter o' Time before someone does. |
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| ==Key objectives== | | ===The Treasure Hunter=== |
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| | *'''Spanish Leader:''' ''[SP][¡Ración doble para el hombre que me traiga monedas! ¡Y triple para el que encuentre jade tallado!](Double Rations for the man who brings me Coin! Triple for any who finds carved Jade!) |
| |-|1 - DEFEAT THE INSTRUMENTS OF THE FIRST WILL=
| | *'''Spanish Leader:''' ''[SP][¡Sin tesoro no hay descanso!](No Treasure, no Rest!) |
| The PCs must stop a dozen, well-armed and ready-to-fight Instruments of the First Will and prevent them from escaping with Regina. With their leader aiding Regina and preparing to leave the lab, the rest of the [[soldier]]s unleash a hail of bullets. Gunfire fills the air.
| | *'''Spanish Leader:''' ''[SP][¡Más vale que este tesoro parta en el próximo barco a Sevilla o volveréis a La Habana a nado!](This Treasure had better be on the next boat to Seville, or you'll swim back to Havana!) |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Spanish Leader:''' ''[SP][¿A qué esperáis? ¿Al día del juicio final?](What are you waiting on? Judgment Day?) |
| *''Heavy Firepower:'' The Instruments of the First Will are a formidable group of zealous individuals, armed to the teeth and unwavering in their commitment to their cause. Defeating them requires 3 separate Approach checks with 1 Raise. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Better to keep this Artifact out of Templar Hands. |
| *''Don't Let Them Get Away!:'' The Instruments leader is escaping with Regina. | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''This Island's crawling with Guards. |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''I'd wager he's in charge, the way he's strutting. |
| *''Exploit the Instrument's Fanaticism (minor):'' The Descendants have just experienced direct contact with Juno, and may attempt to impress the Instruments—for example, one of them might pretend to be possessed by the Precursor, creating a moment of distraction. The required checks to face them are made without the 1 Raise indicated. This triggers the Juno Manifestation Setback. | | *'''Soldier Spanish 03 Male:''' ''[SP][¿Qué tiene de especial esta isla? Yo la veo igual que todas.](What's so special about this Island? Looks the same as any.) |
| |-|2 - FREE REGINA FROM JUNO=
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][Hay algo que el capitán no nos dice.](There's something the Captain isn't telling us.) |
| The PCs must find a way to free Regina from Juno's yoke. Either of the Challenges below make it possible to resolve the situation.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The Templars won't be filling their Coffers today. |
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| | *'''Spanish Leader:''' ''[SP][¿Has dicho algo?](Did you say something?) |
| Once Regina is fully possessed by Juno, she instantly regenerates any wounds suffered and can't be injured or killed.
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| Regina utters a piercing scream, and a profound and unsettling transformation begins to take place. Her countenance becomes a swirling canvas of emotions, shifting rapidly from agony to seething anger, from fearful grimaces to satisfied smiles. The tumultuous battle unfolding within her threatens to eclipse the chaos reigning in the lab.
| | ===The Judge=== |
| ;Challenges
| | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Luisa, act a Lady and open this bloody Door now! You've taken this all wrong! Do you hear me? |
| *''Restore Regina's Will:'' It is possible to briefly return Regina to consciousness and control of her own actions. This requires a successful Social check with 1 Raise. If successful, Regina's conscience emerges, but her mind is scourged by the intrusion of the Isu's consciousness, and she begs the PCs to put an end to her suffering. If they try to kill Regina, the PCs must make 2 separate Action checks with 1 Raise due to Juno's opposition. If they fail, Juno will regain control, triggering the Juno Manifestation Setback. | | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Help! |
| *''Taunt Juno:'' Juno's hold on Regina might be disrupted by provoking her and causing her to overextend her powers. Instigating a distraction or triggering a situation that challenges Juno's control may create instability in her grasp over Regina. This can be attempted with 2 separate successful Wits or Social checks with 2 Raises, but they trigger the Juno Manifestation Setback once for each check made. If the PCs overcome this Challenge, they free Regina from Juno's control. | | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Somebody help me! |
| ;Weaknesses
| | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Stop that man! |
| *''[[Piece of Eden|Pieces of Eden]] (minor):'' An [[Apples of Eden|Apple of Eden]] or a Piece of Eden capable of influencing the mind would avoid any Social checks required to call for Regina or Juno's mind. | | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Oh God! |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A Judge. I'm going up in the World. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''The man fares no better in Private than he does in Public. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's justice. |
| | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''You're overreacting to... to a filthy Canard! Lies and Slander meant to discredit me! The simple fact is, that Woman is my secretary. Nothing more! |
| | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Luisa, do as I say or I will have the Soldiers dismantle this Door! |
| | *'''Acga Judge:''' ''Ah! Who's this! A killer? |
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| ==Debrief== | | ===The Arms Deal=== |
| As the blaring alarms pierce the complex, their urgency underscored by the approaching wails of [[police]] sirens, the realization dawns upon you—it's time for a hasty retreat. Your duty is clear: inform your [[Master Assassin]] of the situation.
| | *'''The Buyer:''' ''Habitual delays. Shoddy craftsmanship. Penurious sums. I don't know why I bother bartering with you Lot. |
| | *'''Arms Dealer:''' '''Cause we're the only outfit stupid enough to treat with you Templars. |
| | *'''The Buyer:''' ''Time is of the essence! What's is taking so long? |
| | *'''The Buyer:''' ''Something's wrong here. I can feel it. We're not safe. |
| | *'''Arms Dealer:''' ''Pipe down, you. We'll be done soon. |
| | *'''The Buyer:''' ''Every minute we Tarry is a waste of time and breath. Do hurry, won't you! |
| | *'''Arms Dealer:''' ''Quiet. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''A Templar and an Arms Dealer. Easy Work. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Considerate of them to stand so close together. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's two Villains bested. |
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's one of them, there. |
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| ==What's next?== | | ===The Informant=== |
| The Descendants' mission is over, and this adventure could easily end here. However, depending on how they've handled things, and based on the Reader's plans for future sessions, several doors might be left open. Some suggestions follow.
| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''You can't tell Assassin Secret's and go unnoticed. |
| *'''Where is [[Anjali]]?''' Should the Reader wish to continue this storyline, Anjali could have easily escaped and brought all the operation data to his mentor. Is the mentor the [[Sage]] [[Kumar]]? Or maybe the Templar [[Álvaro Gramática]], a scientist intending to [[Phoenix Project|sequence]] a full Isu genome? | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''That's him, waiting for Passage off this Rock, no doubt. |
| *'''Has Juno's plan been stopped for good?''' This question could have numerous answers depending on how the Descendants resolved the last Sequence. If Regina survived, who knows what effects Juno's possession might have had. Will the Instruments of the First Will still be on her trail? Someone in the Assassin Brotherhood may have a say in this regard, finding its very existence too dangerous. If Regina died, could her DNA still hold the secret to bringing Juno back to life? | | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Shhh. Hush Now. |
| | *'''The Informant:''' ''[SP][Hijo de puta, ¿dónde está la goleta? Tenía que haber llegado hace dos días.](Son of a bitch, where's this schooner? It was meant to arrive two days ago.) |
| | *'''The Informant:''' ''[SP][¿Por qué me habré metido en este follón? Nunca me ha gustado la aventura. Yo solo quería una casita en la costa de Alicante.](Why did I even get involved in this mess? I never liked adventure. All I wanted was a little house by the beach in Alicante.) |
| | *'''The Informant:''' ''[SP][Cuando salga de aquí, abandonaré este trabajo para siempre.](When I get out of here, I'll leave this life behind for good.) |
| | *'''Soldier Spanish 04 Male:''' ''[SP][No para de hablar de esos misteriosos asesinos encapuchados. No hay forma de descansar con él aquí.](On and on he goes about his mysterious hooded killers. There's no Peace with him here.) |
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| ==References== | | ===Shady Business=== |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''He ran the Gauntlet for the Templars and led the Assassins on a merry Chase... 'til now. |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''There. And that's his Contraband. |
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| | *'''Edward Kenway:''' ''Now that's support that won't be getting to the Templars. |
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| | *'''Wily Smuggler:''' ''They need to hurry. We've been too long at Anchor. |
| =Historical Hooks= | | *'''Wily Smuggler:''' ''Where to next? I could deliver the Cargo, but we've space in the Hold to spare. Maybe ply the Windward Islands instead, throw off any Hunters on our tail... |
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| | *'''Wily Smuggler:''' ''A hard choice. |
| |-|Roman Kingdom=
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''These Swabs sure are taking their Time, eh? Pack of Layabouts. |
| *'''The [[Assassination]] of [[Amulius]]:''' [[Romulus]] infiltrated King Amulius' residence to free his twin brother [[Remus]] from imprisonment and assassinate Amulius. | | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''Maybe the gentle Touch of a Cat O' Nine Tails would make 'em more lively. |
| *'''The Conquest of Fidenae:''' The [[Roman army]] embarked on the conquest of the neighboring city of [[Fidenae]], a key step in the expansion of early Rome.
| | *'''Pirate British 03 Male:''' ''In this Heat... that'd just work up a Sweat, that would. |
| *'''The Trial of Romulus''' King Romulus was accused of tyranny and despotism as discontent simmered among Rome's [[Civilian|citizens]].
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| *'''The [[Olympic Games]] of 428 BCE:''' During the Olympic Games of 428 BCE in [[Elis]], the [[Sparta]]n contenders could not compete. A group of unknown athletes stepped in, bringing the Olympic wreath home for Sparta.
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| *'''The [[Peace of Nicias]]:''' In 421 BCE, the chaos of the [[Peloponnesian War]] reached a moment of relative calm when the two cities negotiated the Peace of Nicias.
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| *'''The {{Wiki|Trial of Socrates|Trial of Sokrates}}:''' [[Sokrates]] was accused of corrupting the youth of [[Athens]] and impiety against the city's [[Greek mythology|pantheon]].
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| *'''Deadly Plague:''' In 430 BC, Athens was struck by a devastating [[Plague of Athens|plague]]. The outbreak wreaked havoc in the densely populated city and ultimately played a crucial role in its eventual downfall.
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| *'''[[Cleopatra]] and [[Gaius Julius Caesar|Caesar]]:''' In 48 BCE, amidst the turmoil of a [[Alexandrine Civil War|power struggle]], an alliance between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar would be formed in [[Alexandria]], built on mutual political need.
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| *'''The [[Battle of the Nile]]:''' Caesar's forces secured a decisive victory at the Battle of the Nile. Supported by the forces of [[Mithridates I of the Bosporus|Mithridates]] of {{Wiki|Pergamum}}, Caesar's legions triumphed over the larger army of [[Ptolemy XIII]], who died on his capsized [[ship]] while fleeing. | |
| *'''The [[Assassination of Julius Caesar]]:''' During the civil war, most of Caesar's opposition was eliminated, leading to him becoming a {{Wiki|dictator perpetuo|dictator}} and assuming sole control over [[Rome]]. [[Marcus Junius Brutus|Brutus]] and [[Gaius Cassius Longinus|Cassius]] began recruiting {{Wiki|Roman Senate|senators}} and [[Roman Hidden Ones|other allies]] to plot his assassination of him, which later came on the Ides of March in 44 BCE.
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| *'''The [[Battle of Actium]]:''' In 31 BCE, [[Octavian]] declared war on [[Marcus Antonius|Antony]] and Cleopatra. Their naval forces met at Actium, where the forces of [[Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa]] defeated the navy of Cleopatra and Antony. | |
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| *'''Escape:''' [[Fuladh Al Haami|Fuladh]], [[Basim Ibn Ishaq|Basim]], and a few [[Assassins|Hidden Ones]]' allies [[Jailbreak|infiltrated]] [[Damascus Gate Prison]] and freed [[Ali ibn Muhammad]], leader of the [[Zanj Rebellion]], before the guard quarters to recover a book containing information on the [[Order of the Ancients|Ancient]]'s activities in [[Baghdad]].
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| *'''Assassination of Caliph [[al-Muntasir]]:''' The sudden illness and mysterious death of Caliph al-Muntasir in 862—after just one year of reign—raised suspicions of foul play orchestrated by agents loyal to [[Ahmad ibn al-Khasib]], the ambitious vizier, to clear the path for [[Al-Musta'in|Ahmad al-Musta'in]]'s ascension. | |
| *'''The Banu Musa Brothers:''' In Baghdad's [[House of Wisdom]], [[Abu Jafar Muhammad ibn Musa|Muḥammad]], [[Ahmad ibn Musa|Aḥmad]], and [[Al-Hasan ibn Musa|al-Ḥasan ibn Musa ibn Shakir]] were [[Persia]]n scholars. They contributed substantially to mathematics, astronomy, and engineering, mainly through influential works such as the "[[Book of Ingenious Devices]]." This book detailed mechanical inventions and automata, integrating [[Greece|Greek]], Persian, and [[India]]n knowledge and setting the crucial groundwork for future scientific progress.
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| *'''The [[Siege of Paris (885–886)|Siege of Paris]]:''' The siege of Paris in 885–886 marked a significant chapter in [[Vikings|Viking]] [[raid]]s along the [[Seine]] in the [[Francia|Kingdom of the West Franks]]. This pivotal event lasted over a year and was characterized by intense warfare, including siege tactics and attempts to breach the city's defenses.
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| *'''The [[Battle of Chippenham]]:''' The Battle of Chippenham [[Holy Day|occurred]] in the Kingdom of [[Wessex]] in the late 9th century. It was a pivotal conflict between the [[Anglo-Saxons|Anglo-Saxon]] forces led by King [[Alfred the Great]] and the Viking invaders.
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| *'''Viking Settlement in [[Iceland]]:''' The settlement of Iceland by [[Norse people|Norse]] settlers began around 874, led by figures such as [[Ingólfr Arnarson]]. This marked the beginning of organized Norse colonization of the island.
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| *'''The [[Siege of Acre]]:''' In 1189, as the [[Crusaders|Crusader]] forces from [[Europe]] were yet to [[Third Crusade|arrive]], the [[Kingdom of Jerusalem]] sought to seize the city of [[Acre]] with support from the [[Knights Templar]] and the [[Knights Hospitalier|Knights Hospitaller]]. Sultan [[Saladin]] attempted to relieve Acre but became ensnared in a protracted stalemate against the besiegers.
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| *'''The Assassination of [[Robert de Sablé]]:''' Robert IV de Sablé, a powerful leader during the Third Crusade, was the eleventh [[Grand Master of the Templar Order|Grand Master of the Knights Templar]]. When he was made Grand Master, he had been a Templar knight for less than a year, and [[Assassination II (Robert de Sablé)|died]] shortly after in 1193, on [[Kingdom|Holy Land]] soil.
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| *'''The [[Assassination of Genghis Khan|Death of Genghis Khan]]:''' After suffering a severe injury between 1226 and 1227, [[Genghis Khan]] became increasingly ill. Despite his sons and commanders urging him to end the [[Mongol Empire|conquest campaign]] and being outraged by the taunting of [[Western Xia|Xia]]'s leading commander, Genghis insisted on continuing. He died shortly after in August 1227. | |
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| *'''The Assassination of [[Marco Barbarigo]]:''' After the [[Infrequent Flier|death]] of {{Wiki|Doge of Venice|Doge}} [[Giovanni Mocenigo]] and his assassin [[Carlo Grimaldi]], Marco Barbarigo was appointed Doge in 1485. After a short period of government, the Doge [[Having a Blast|passed away]] on 14 August 1486 in ambiguous circumstances.
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| *'''The [[Pazzi Conspiracy]]:''' The "Congiura dei Pazzi" was an unsuccessful scheme orchestrated by members of the [[House of Pazzi|Pazzi family]] and their allies to overthrow the ruling [[House of Medici|Medici family]] in [[Florence]]. In 1478, an assassination [[Wolves in Sheep's Clothing|attempt]] was made on [[Lorenzo de' Medici]] and his brother [[Giuliano de' Medici|Giuliano]]. While Lorenzo suffered injuries but survived, Giuliano tragically lost his life in the attack.
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| *'''The Rescue of [[Caterina Sforza]]:''' [[Cesare Borgia]] captured Caterina Sforza and took her to [[Rome]], where she was held captive in the [[Belvedere Palace]]. After an attempted escape, she was then imprisoned at [[Castel Sant'Angelo]]. To justify her imprisonment, [[Papacy|Pope]] [[Rodrigo Borgia|Alexander VI]] accused her of trying to kill him with letters impregnated with [[poison]].
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| *'''Nine [[Dragon]] Wall:''' This magnificent and ornate wall is located within the [[Forbidden City]] complex. Legend has it that the wall—built at the Emperor's express request—was imbued with magical properties and that the nine dragons depicted on the [[stone]] would come to life and protect the Forbidden City in times of danger.
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| *'''The [[Prince of Ning Rebellion]]:''' In 1519, [[Zhu Chenhao]] sparked a rebellion, disputing the legitimacy of the [[Zhu Houzhao|Zhengde Emperor]]'s rule and marching towards [[Nanjing]]. Zhu's forces were defeated after just a 42-day rebellion due to the strategic foresight of his enemies.
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| *'''[[Slavery]]:''' Daily-use encyclopedias such as the Wanbao quanshu, which targeted the lower classes, contained practical information, including sample contracts, for selling relatives to outsiders. Although officially illegal, the trafficking of children, the sale of wives and daughters into domestic bondage, and the recruitment of women for the imperial household as wet nurses and entertainers were not uncommon. | |
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| *'''The [[Siege of Charles-Towne]]:''' In 1718, the [[Spanish Army|Spanish forces]] attempted to capture the [[British Empire|British]] [[Charleston|settlement]] in [[South Carolina]] but were [[The Siege of Charles-Towne|repelled]] by the well-defended colonists after a prolonged siege.
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| *'''The Lost Treasure:''' The [[Spanish Navy|Spanish galleon]] ''[[Nuestra Señora de Atocha]]'', sank off the coast of [[Florida]] in 1622. This [[ship]] was part of the [[Spanish Treasure Fleet]] and was loaded with [[gold]], [[silver]], jewels, and other valuable cargo destined for [[Spain]]. The ''Atocha''{{'}}s treasure sparked centuries of treasure hunting and salvaging efforts.
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| *'''The Treaty of Cudjoe's Town:''' Signed in 1739, the treaty marked a crucial agreement between the [[Maroons]], led by [[Cudjoe]], and British authorities in [[Jamaica]]. Cudjoe's leadership and strategic negotiation [[Cudjoe's Town|secured land]] and autonomy for the Maroons, setting a precedent for diplomatic engagement between colonial powers and marginalized communities. | |
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| *'''The [[Boston Tea Party]]:''' In 1773, tensions between American colonists and the British government's imposition of taxes reached a boiling point when three ships arrived in Boston's [[Boston Harbor|harbor]] carrying chests of [[tea]]. On the night of December 16, [[Sons of Liberty|protesters]] boarded the ships and [[The Tea Party|proceeded]] to dump over three hundred chests of tea into the harbor's waters.
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| *'''The [[Battle of Bunker Hill]]:''' On June 17, 1775, the [[Continental Army|American militia]] led by Colonel [[William Prescott]] defended [[Breed's Hill]] near Boston against the British troops under General [[Thomas Gage]]. Despite running low on ammunition, the Americans [[Battle of Bunker Hill (memory)|repulsed]] two British assaults before being forced to retreat. | |
| *'''Tignon Law:''' In 1768, a group of free women of color refused to comply with the enforcement of the {{Wiki|Tignon law}}s, which mandated that women of [[Africa]]n descent wear headscarves as a symbol of their enslaved status. Their refusal led to heavy protests and demonstrations in New Orleans.
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| *'''The [[Storming of the Bastille]]:''' During the Storming of the [[Bastille]] on July 14, 1789, a pivotal event in the [[French Revolution]], seven prisoners were [[Imprisoned|released]] from the infamous prison, which symbolized royal authority and oppression.
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| *'''[[The Assassination of Jean-Paul Marat|Jean-Paul Marat murder]]:''' [[Jean-Paul Marat]], a prominent figure in the French Revolution, was murdered on July 13, 1793, by [[Charlotte Corday]], a [[Girondists|Girondin]] sympathizer.
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| *'''[[The Fall of Robespierre]]:''' On July 27, 1794, the [[National Convention]] accused [[Maximilien de Robespierre|Maximilien Robespierre]] and several of his supporters, including [[Louis Antoine de Saint-Just]], of crimes against the [[First French Republic|state]]. | |
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| *'''The [[Regent's Canal]] Disaster:''' In July 1874, a barge carrying a large quantity of [[gunpowder]] exploded on the Regent's Canal in {{Wiki|Maida Vale}}. The explosion caused extensive damage to nearby buildings and resulted in several fatalities and injuries.
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| *'''Napoleon of crime''' In 1876, [[Thomas Gainsborough]]'s portrait of [[Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire]], disappeared from the [[Thomas Agnew & Sons]] gallery in [[London]]. Suspicions arose regarding [[Adam Worth]]'s involvement, the "Napoleon of crime."
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| *'''Elementary:''' In 1887, [[Arthur Conan Doyle]]'s first detective novel, "{{Wiki|A Study in Scarlet}}," debuted in {{Wiki|Beeton's Christmas Annual}} by {{Wiki|Ward, Lock & Co.}} in London. This introduced readers to the London consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and his friend and chronicler Dr. Watson.
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| *'''[[Jack the Ripper]]''' Jack the Ripper, a serial killer and an enigmatic figure shrouded in mystery, [[Autumn of Terror|terrorized]] the impoverished [[Whitechapel]] district of London, England, in 1888.
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| *'''The Curse of the Red Baron:''' [[Manfred von Richthofen]], also known as the "Red Baron", was one of the most renowned and feared fighter pilots of [[World War I]], credited with shooting down over 80 enemy aircraft. Some believed that he was protected by a supernatural force.
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| *'''Angels of Mons:''' British soldiers claimed to have been miraculously saved by angelic beings during the [[Battle of Mons]] in 1914. These angelic figures were said to have intervened, shielding the British troops from enemy fire and guiding them to safety.
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| *'''[[Grigori Rasputin]] Assassination:''' Rasputin, who held considerable influence over Tsar [[Nicholas II of Russia|Nicholas II]] and his wife, Empress [[Alexandra Feodorovna|Alexandra]], was assassinated on December 30, 1916.
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| *'''[[Operation Sealion]]:''' As part of Operation Sealion, a planned invasion of Britain, [[Nazi Party|Nazi]] agents scoured [[Europe]] for artifacts associated with the [[Holy Grail|Grail]], hoping to harness its supposed supernatural abilities.
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| *'''The Quest for the [[Spear of Destiny]]:''' The Spear was believed to be held in [[Vienna]]'s [[Hofburg|Hofburg Museum]], and it was reportedly seized by [[Adolf Hitler|Hitler]]'s forces when they {{Wiki|Anschluss|annexed}} [[Austria]] in 1938.
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| *'''The Theft of the Amber Room:''' The room was located in the [[Catherine Palace]] near [[Saint Petersburg|St. Petersburg]], [[Russia]], and during the [[Operation Barbarossa|German invasion]] of the [[Soviet Union]] in [[World War II]], the Nazis looted the [[Amber Room]] and transported it to [[Königsberg]].
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| *'''[[Reinhard Heydrich]]'s Death:''' In 1942, [[Jan Kubiš]] and [[Jozef Gabčík]] headed a team on a mission to assassinate "the man with the iron heart", a high-ranking German ''{{Wiki|Schutzstaffel|SS}}'', that led to his death in a [[Prague]]'s hospital bed.
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