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While the PCs absorb this newfound information, Ziggy delves into the history of the Assassins, seeking more details on Excalibur. The Arthurian Legend might hold crucial clues about the location where the rest of the sword now rests.
After a few days of research, Ziggy returns triumphant. "It looks like the next step is tucked away right in the DNA of one of ya. I should have thought about it from the beginning. It can't be a bleedin' coincidence that all the breadcrumbs we've gathered so far have sprouted from your pasts. Get yourselves ready, we're off on another knight-hunting spree, but this time, we're going back to the Victorian era."
The Witnesses are helping the Londonpolice to investigate a mysterious murder, when someone captures their attention, leading to a frantic pursuit through the bustling streets of London. The chase climaxes in a tense confrontation with a Knight of the Round Table.
It's a gray autumn morning, traces of recent rain pooling at the alley's edges. A few streets away, the Thames lends a pervasive humidity to the air, mingling with scents of mud, burned pastry, and a metallic tang. As you round the corner, the source of the last odor becomes apparent. Sergeant Abberline stands beside a lifeless body, blood spread across half of the alley. His eyes are narrowly focused, locked onto the corpse. He raises his gaze briefly to acknowledge your arrival.
"I'm sorry to have called you out so early," he says, "but I needed your assistance here."
The Witnesses are busy checking the scene of a brutal murder.
The lifeless body sprawled facedown is that of a middle-aged man, wearing rich clothes suggesting a life of privilege. Deep wounds inflicted by a sharp-edged weapon mar his back and abdomen, undoubtedly the cause of his demise. Even in death, an expression of panic remains etched upon his face.
Challenges
Looking for Clues: The body offers several clues. Firstly, a pendant or a necklace, apparently torn away with some force, has left a visible mark where it once hung around the victim's neck. Furthermore, a conspicuous Templar symbol is etched into the mud beneath the man's right hand. This cryptic mark, possibly one of the last actions taken by the victim before his death, raises questions about his involvement with the Templar Order or the circumstances leading to his death. A walking stick is still firmly clutched in his left hand, its silver head intricately engraved with three crowns. This distinctive item adds another layer to the enigma, hinting at the man's social status or affiliation.
Weaknesses
Eagle Vision (major): A Witness using the Eagle Vision skill automatically catches all clues present at the scene (see the Looking for Clues Challenge).
After the Crew has spent some time on the scene of the crime, their attention is drawn by a mysterious figure fleeing the scene. The Witnesses pursue the elusive figure across the rooftops of London.
As you carefully investigate the scene, a shadowy figure leans over the rooftop's edge above, causing rusted flakes to dislodge from a gutter and tumble to the ground below. As soon as they realize that they have been spotted, the figure darts away nimbly. They traverse the rooftops with astonishing finesse, effortlessly leaping from one structure to the next, showcasing a remarkable prowess at free running.
Challenges
Climbing fast: The Witnesses must rapidly climb the nearby buildings if they are to have any hope at catching the fleeing figure. Since the recent rain has made most of the holds slippery, any Approach check made to climb, requires 1 additional Raise.
Leap of Faith: As the chase continues, the elusive figure manages to maintain their lead. However, a chance for the Witnesses to close the gap presents itself when their quarry enters a construction site. By navigating the external scaffolding and leaping through a window, the Witnesses will have a golden opportunity to put an end to the figure's escape.
Weaknesses
Rope Launcher (minor): If any of the Witnesses have a rope launcher or similar device in their Gear, they overcome the Climbing Fast Challenge.
Once the Crew catches up with the escaping figure, they must confront them, whoever they are.
You have cornered the enigmatic figure. Their eyes dart around, frantically searching for an escape route, only to realize that there is none. The figure swiftly draws a sword and removes their cape in a single smooth motion, revealing her identity: a young woman, features carved with determination, ready to confront whatever lies ahead.
With a grimace the woman raises her voice: "I am Galahad, Knight of the Round Table. You have killed one of my peers, and you will pay. By the blood of the King, Arthur Pendragon, if I am fated to meet my end, it shall be with honor."
Challenges
Swashbuckling: Galahad is a formidable opponent, skilled in dueling. Therefore, this Challenge requires at least 2 separate Approach checks with 1 additional Raise in order to be overcome.
Ending the fight: Galahad knows from the beginning she is no match for her opponents. Nevertheless, she remains resolute, determined to fight until the very end.
Weaknesses
Dirty Fight (minor): Galahad is idealistic and chivalrous, no match for the tricks of a dirty fighter. Therefore, any Approach checks made to fight her that involve these kinds of tactics don't require any additional Raise.
Refusing to fight (major): If the Witnesses refuse to fight, not even drawing their weapons, a confused Galahad will lower her weapon. If the misunderstanding about the murder is cleared up, Galahad will tell them what she knows, leading to achieving the Key Objective.
"Wait, so you weren't responsible for the deaths of Sir Ian and the other Knights? I had assumed it was the Brotherhood. If not you, then who?" Galahad's tone is laced with surprise and confusion. She continues, "Come with me. I'll take you to speak with Arthur."
Galahad's real name is Chloe Taylor Cavendish, but she proudly embraces the title she earned within the esteemed ranks of the Descendants of the Round Table. Above average in height, she possesses a lithe and athletic frame, a testament to her prowess as a warrior. Her raven-black hair, flowing in glossy waves, frames a face marked by steely determination and unyielding resolve.
