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Powering the Electroshock Machine

Note to self: There is insufficient power to operate the electroshock machine. Until this is rectified, I will have to compensate, freeing up more power for…

Pratchett's Reminder

Remember that the truth is in the paintings! The way to the truth starts in the crowded streets. Continue until you see an anchored whaling ship. From there,…

Preliminary Notes on Void Anomalies

Despite the difficulty, we have managed a general study of the observable “hollows”, as some have called them. The anomalies and their provenance still baffle…

Prisons of the Isles

[Excerpt from a report commissioned by the Royal Spymaster] The most striking characteristic one will notice when comparing incarceration facilities across the…

Prized Valuables Stolen From Respected Citizens

The Grand Serkonan Guard reported today that some of Karnaca’s most prominent citizens have been targeted by thieves. Members of these great estates have…

Procedures Following the Escape of Corvo Attano

[Excerpt from a case study intended for prison wardens] Following the escape of Corvo Attano, the council appointed by the Lord Regent has decided it is of the…

Progress with Jindosh's Safe

Director Michaels, I’ve discovered a way to open Jindosh’s private safe in the vault! I had concentrated on opening only his box, box #1. But that approach was…

Proposal from Curator Haden

To Breanna Ashworth, Curator of the Royal Conservatory: Although we have never met, we share occupations; overseeing cultural artifacts and historical…

Pump System Report

Log Entry: Standing water, not more than ankle deep. Something must be blocking the drainage. Log Entry: Drainage was cleared and the standing water isn't an…

Purchase Contract for 'the Delilah'

I, Barrister Arnold Timsh, agree to the sale of the good whaling ship 'Delilah' to Rothwild Whaling Industries, Inc. All responsibility for the ownership and…

Rampant Hunger

Restrict rampant hunger or the intemperate will rise up among you like a virulent swarm, devouring everything wherever they go, even filth. For what goes into…

Ramsey’s Improvised Diary

I trust I’ll only be locked away here for a short time. I intend to record my thoughts, for during a confinement, a gentleman must find ways to keep his mind…

Ramsey’s Stochastic Eyes

Rat Behavior and Extermination

[Excerpt from a series of interviews with street workers - By Rat Catcher Lena] Used to be, you'd go out with a bag, a stick with a nail on the end, and catch…

Rat Poison

We need to rid the sewer of the rat infestation. Make sure you set this crate of potted meat aside so we can lace it with rat poison. After it is poisoned,…

Recipe for Craxton

Craxton, I'm coming tomorrow to check on the batch. Make sure you're wearing pants this time, and stick to the recipe: 1 part Sokolov's elixir 1 part beechgum…

Reconnaissance Notes

- Timsh is vigorous for a man of his age. He's known to keep himself armed with a sword and pistol, even when in his own home. He's been observed to be…

Red Camellia Appointment Book

Private Tattoo Appointments with Mrs. Eolina Rey Book 1 - Year 1848 Note to Melissa: please remember that I only accept appointments with clients personally…

Refinery Foreman's Note

Tell your shift captain to assign a maintenance burk for every shift. The conduits keep shorting out up here. At least authorize us to put a whale oil canister…

Refinery Manager's Log

[Excerpt from a work log] The tankers marked "Batch B" coming from the Whalehouse slaughteryard need to be connected to the deeper pipe-row ONLY. These barges…

Refinery Safety Notice

Remember to keep the stair in the "up" position at all times unless there's a shift change or an emergency. Failure to do so may result in damage to equipment…

Regarding the Duke's Portrait

Look, Cyrus, I don't know what to say. I won't apologize for your own high expectations. I've had the picture authenticated by at least three discreet experts.…

Regency and Emergency Powers

In a time of political upheaval, there are provisions in place for a staged transfer of power, designed with three goals in mind. The first is the minimization…

Regent Confession

The Lord Regent is conflicted and feels guilty over his "Poverty Eradication Plan" and the way it backfired.

Release Thy Golden Locks, Gloriana

Release thy golden locks, Gloriana Let the warm summer breeze hold sway Lie with me in bright sun, silken tresses undone Reap laurels of youth while ye may

Remedy Replication

I've found a way to replicate Piero's Remedy. I've created a first batch as a test, but I require additional ingredients to continue my work. Until Delilah's…

Reminder

The key to the Archive is in the Quartermaster Office.

Reminder — Things to Buy

4th Day, Month of Earth, 1851 Vasco, Sorry to have to send you out again so soon, but I won’t be able to proceed until I have the following: - One large tin of…

Reminder from Peña

Guards, Don’t summon Director Michaels over the PA system without an authorization code. You know she’s a stickler for proper protocol. If you can’t remember…

Reminder: Check out the whale

Heard that one of the whaling ships from Santiago Fisheries brought in a big fat one, bleeding all over the docks for a while because of an argument over port…

Replacement Valve

Humphrey, Would you see to it that this valve gets installed in that little supply depot by the loading docks? The men have been grumbling about this thing for…

Replacement Windows

To the house staff, Well them workers are comin tonight to fix up that window. It’s the only time I could gettem to come, and they made a big stink about how…

Reply from 'T'

Billie. Or Meagan. Or whatever you go by these days, I don’t know anymore. It was easy to pretend we didn’t know each other when you were Meagan. We agreed to…

Reply from Isobel

Meagan, You must be pretty desperate if you're writing to me about this. Yeah, I saw him. He set up a meeting to buy some of those funny explosives that “fell…

Reply from Kitterick

Dearest Meagan, What an intriguing message. Who's this, then? An old lover? Forgive me, but he doesn't really seem your type. But if you must, I heard a rumor…

Report to Daud

This is the musical device that the Overseer had strapped to his chest. While it was functioning, we were unable to perform transversals or tetherings. I…

Reports from the Oracle

Day 18 Sister Allison, Recorder of Proceedings Also present Sister Anne, Sister Margaret, and Sister Tabatha. The following is the true and complete transcript…

Requisition

As requested your special order has been filled.

Resist Temptation

Let this serve as a reminder of our cause. A token of the Outsider's power bound here before us. Let us not allow it to twist our hearts. Our gaze shall not…

Restless Hands

Restrict restless hands, which quickly become the workmates of the Outsider. Unfettered by honest labor, they rush to sordid gain, vain pursuits, and deeds of…

Restless night

I thought I’d sleep easy knowing Daud was safe. I don’t know why I’m still so foolish. I can’t catch a break for a moment, not even when I sleep. I should know…

Restricted Access to Great Hall

To all of you working tonight, Mister Stilton asked me to restrict access to the Great Hall, after the arrival of the Duke and his other guests. They’ll have…

Rhyme of the Rosewater Hag

[Excerpt from an almanac on folk tales and superstitions of Gristol] So far in this almanac we have cataloged many trite and ignorant, if somewhat harmless…

River Krust Reproduction

[Excerpt from a nature journal - By Piero Joplin] Curiously, the river krust possesses both male and female anatomical features. One can only imagine what this…

Robbed Apartment

Kiella, sorry you missed us. I’ll be taking the children away from Dunwall earlier than expected, a few weeks before the upcoming anniversary of Empress…

Robberies Increasing Warn Grand Guard

Authorities say that shops throughout the city have been plagued by a recent glut of burglaries. Numerous shops have been robbed, and there is reason to…

Roland's Journal

So, Timsh thinks he's invincible because he carries a letter from the Lord Regent giving him legal immunity from the state seizing his goods in case of plague.…

Rosewyn's Prophecies

19 Earth Five red strings pulled taut over some unknown instrument. My sisters could not make sense of it. Perhaps it will reveal itself again. 3 Harvest More…

Rothwild's Business

Rothwild updates the status of his fleet

Rothwild's Musings

Rothwild records his drunken musings in the last hours of the night