Books

Overseer Arrival

Remember that an Overseer has been summoned to address the situation in the Interrogation Room. Until the Overseer arrives no one is to enter the Interrogation…

Overseer Chant

Restrict an errant mind before it becomes fractious and divided. Can two enemies occupy the same body? No, for the first will direct it one way, and the second…

Overseer Interrogation

I was unable to extract much from this one, he was well trained. Feeding him his former companion elicited mostly useless sounds and mess. I'll try again…

OVERSEER JOHN BRETON

OVERSEER JOHN BRETON He was a blade held aloft for the Everyman. Aided in hiding the Book of Strictures from being burned by enemy fires. Run through with a…

Overseer Music Boxes

An Overseer considers the effectiveness of the Music Box device and ponders the ramifications of its use.

Overseer Workshop Note

Overseer Bloom, I have a replacement valve for this door finished at the workshop. Once we install it we can finally see what's been festering in this supply…

Overseer's Music Note

Yesterday an Overseer passed in the street near me, playing the strange music from the Abbey. Beneath his mask, I could not see his face as he turned the crank…

Overseer's Notes

This place reeked of the Outsider. Not since our sweeps of Rudshore, the Flooded District, have I seen such blasphemy. Overseer Marcus has inventoried the…

Overseer's Orders

Brother Pradclif, You are charged with surveillance of the Mutcherhaven District and surrounding estates. Travel there immediately and report all findings to…

Overseer's Warning

The assassins sprung their trap as we tried to cross the narrow bridge. At that choke point they were able to pick us off one by one. We thought we could draw…

PA System Instructions

Edward, This written correspondence is taking far too long. I ask you again to request the consultation fee from Campbell so that I might come over in person…

Page from An Old Book

[A page torn from an old manuscript, written in a scrawling hand] Drearie waters, hissing daughters. Crack three green shells and steal their pearls. Turn the…

Page from Dolores’s Journal

10th Day, Month of Timber Before I can seize my immortality, I must deal with the mess Cienfuegos created. Outsider take that traitor! The cult can never know…

Painting Ritual

The Painting of the possession target must be positioned above the altar. After preparing the ritual, the performer must lay on the altar. If the ritual has…

Palace District Under New Orders

The Grand Palace has issued several security measures, effective immediately, in order to control access to the Palace and surrounding areas. These strict new…

Pandyssian Bull Rat Study

[Excerpt from lab notes - By Anton Sokolov] The bulk of the rodent is hardly the most interesting detail, though it is the one first remarked upon by visiting…

Paolo and the Inaccessible Cardinal

Paolo’s Concern

Bernard, Things just got worse. Mindy’s got herself killed. She were deadly as poison, and you never knew what that woman was gonna say next, but I depended on…

Pendleton Considers the Future

Lord Pendleton understands that difficult times are just beginning.

Pendleton Embraces the Future

Lord Pendleton finally sees that his power is assured, and prepares for a move back to a life of luxury.

Pendleton Reflects on Family

Lord Pendleton thinks aloud about the death of his brothers and the future of Lady Emily.

Pendleton Shows Signs of Strain

Lord Pendleton snaps at his servant while attempting to record another chapter of his life story.

Pendleton Worries over a Duel

Lord Pendleton tries to devise a way out of a trap, a duel that may well lead to his death.

Pendleton's Arrival

Lord Pendleton arrives at the Hound Pits Pub.

Pendleton's Family Crisis

Cousin Anna, Morgan and Custis continue to resist my efforts and are no longer responding to my letters. The servants tell me they've been absent from the…

Permanent Closure for Debts Owed

The commercial enterprise known as “E. Cienfuegos Druggist and pharmacist,” associated property rights, inventory, and all other assets pertaining to the…

Persuading Sokolov

So many events in motion, each exerting subtle gravity. With Delilah, a new empire could be drawn, and all the old barriers broken. Much could be accomplished.…

Petals and Thorns

[Excerpt from a children's book] In the verdant garden, kneeling quietly, Rosalind and her basket attended a gathering of Crown Roses. Rosalind bent, caressing…

Petition Project

Dear Armando, I loved your idea for a petition, so I wrote it up at once. Of course, the Palace Grand Guard refused to take it. So it seems that, as Luca’s…

Piero Considers Life Energy

Piero considers that whales may not be the only source of high energy fluids.

Piero Fantasizes

Piero soothes himself by drafting a eulogy for his rival.

Piero Feels Used

Piero realizes that he was used by the Loyalists, and that his days are numbered.

Piero Finds a New Ally

In using Piero and Sokolov, the Loyalists have inadvertently created a bond between the brilliant pair. Together they plan to work wonders.

Piero is out.

Corvo, I'm upstairs, taking care of something important. Find me if you need anything.

Piero Learns of Sokolov

Piero learns that his most bitter rival will soon be joining the Loyalists.

Piero Notes Anomalies

Piero's experiments reveal that there may be more to the Hound Pits than he knows.

Piero Questions His Future

Piero sees that things have reached a point of no return, and he faces an uncertain future.

Piero Speculates on His Future

Piero sees a path to a brilliant future.

Piero's Arc Pylon

Piero struggles with the design of a powerful new version of the Arc Pylon.

Piero's Dark Dreams

Piero is haunted in his dreams, which bring him both inspiration and troubling visions.

Piero's Door to Nowhere

The "door to nowhere" has proven to be a safety hazard, but for me this project is an endless source of inspiration. With the proper application of energies, I…

Piero's Request is Denied

Piero, No. I will not sign off on these purchases. A bag of Powdered Crystal? Tyvian ore? What's wrong with the metals in Gristol? Kingsparrow feathers? If you…

Piero's Speculation on the Spirit

Piero begins crossing the boundaries of mechanical and organic function.

Piero's Thoughts on Sokolov

Piero speaks of his frustrations with his rival, Anton Sokolov.

Pilfer the Prophecies

Sister Rosewyn keeps a detailed record of her prophetic visions. Rumor has it she knows every secret in the Isles: murder, treason, love affairs… That kind of…

Pilfered Safe Combination

I’m certain I saw one of the students at my lecture writing down the combination for my safe. That silver spoon dilettante who wants to make a career as a…

Plagued Spirit Bull Rat Liquor

1 grown bull rat (alive!) 9 red potatoes 3 drops wormwood oil Drain rat’s blood into large cooking pot Boil with potatoes on red hot stove Add wormwood when a…

PLEASE PLEASE

The buzzing… The Void-cursed buzzing! If I don’t perish in this subterranean prison, I’ll go mad from the incessant noise of their wings.

Polite Reminder

Clerks, Please reset the coin counter when the day’s accounting is complete. It throws off our tallies if the counter is set high. Best, -Pilar

Ports of Call

[Excerpt from a guide to port cities across the Empire of the Isles] Potterstead, Gristol: A small town, but the locals are charming and the ale is unmatched.…