Books

THE SILVER SPIKE — Scourge of Killings Continues Unabated

An alarming number of citizens have been murdered in recent days! Is it the work of the Crown Killer, a copycat, or someone else? As usual, the Grand Guard is…

THE SILVER SPIKE — The Outsider Walks Among Us

Here at the Silver Spike, among our many offenses against the Duke’s endless decrees, you can add another. Your dear editor counts among his friends several…

THE SILVER SPIKE — The Vice Overseer is Missing!

The Abbey of the Everyman refused to confirm that Vice Overseer Liam Byrne has gone missing. Of course they did. But the rumors are strong, friends, with…

THE SILVER SPIKE — Vice Overseer Murdered!

So the venerable Abbey of the Everyman confirmed that their leader here in Karnaca has been killed. Goodbye, Vice Overseer Liam Byrne. No friend of mine, but…

THE SILVER SPIKE — We demand the cure!

As the “Bloodfly Concern” gets worse, we’re all waiting for a miracle cure. The question is, how many more have to die in agony!? Addermire Solution is good…

The Sixth Stricture

[Excerpt from a work detailing one of the Seven Strictures] Restrict the Wanton Flesh. Truly, there is no quicker means by which a life can be upheaved and…

The Southern Winds, By Caleb Manly, Natural Philosopher

The Southern Winds Presented at the Academy for the Benefit and Moral Edification of the Pupils Therein [Excerpt from a speech] Cherished students and learned…

The Spymaster’s Axis of Asymmetry

The Summit Illuminated

The Third Stricture

[Excerpt from a work detailing one of the Seven Strictures] Restrict the Restless Hands, which quickly becomes the workmates of the Outsider. Unfettered by…

The Thirteen Months

[Excerpt from a book on the calendar and proper duration of the year] As was laid down long ago, there are thirteen months, each 28 days in length. In the last…

The Thirteen Months

As was laid down long ago, there are thirteen months, each 28 days in length. In the last hours of the year, the High Overseer will sound the Fugue Feast. The…

The Torturer’s Quaternionic Groan

The Tower of Dunwall

[Excerpt on a historical examination of Dunwall Tower] For over a century, Dunwall Tower has been the capitol of the Isle of Gristol, and the seat of power…

The Tower of Dunwall

[Excerpt on a historical examination of Dunwall Tower] For over a century, Dunwall Tower has been the capital of the Isle of Gristol, and the seat of power…

The Trials of Aptitude

[Excerpt from a book on the esoteric practices of the Abbey] Once a child shows the proper inclination, he is marked. Overseers are assigned to study the…

The Truth Awaits

Tonight, we commune with the Eye. When you've finished your studies for the evening, leave the library and join us in the chamber. The relic will look inside…

The Vice Overseer’s Predicate Logic

The Waterlock

Lissa- You like your assignment? I’m bored out of my skull. I say let’s open up the waterlock, and have our own imperial fleet. I volunteer to be Delilah’s…

The Whalers

[Excerpt from a journalist's report on organized criminal activity] One gentleman of advanced age swore that his brother had been taken by "the Whalers," a…

The Young Prince of Tyvia

[Excerpt from a theatre play] Lord Nathan Bayle, shaking with outrage How dare you, sir, clothed so in my very home?! I should hand you over to the Watch,…

There Must Be a Mistake

Dear Mikels Bank, Sam says ain’t no use trying to reason with you, but a body’s gotta try. It ain’t right what you done. Throwing decent, hardworking folk like…

Thomas' Journal

[A recent journal entry, written in a careful hand] Our troubles began with a name. Delilah. A mystery given to Daud by the face he sees in his dreams and…

Thomasina's Birthday

Gabriel, Quick note to remind you that it's Thomasina's birthday today. You already forgot last time, so you'd best get your hands on some of that fancy…

Thoughts on the Lord Regent's Death

Daud comments on the fate of the Lord Regent.

Thoughts on the Lord Regent's Fall

Daud comments on the fate of the Lord Regent.

Thug's New Gate Key

Stop leaving the new gate unlocked. It's not going to keep any weepers out if it's unlocked. Leave the extra key on the table near the door after you lock it.

Time Card Confiscation

Notes on the slaughterhouse lock-out.

Timeless Children's Rhymes

[Excerpt from a set of cautionary tales for children] They say that Jimmy Whitcomb Riley Was a brawler his mates called Smiley. He ran around, up and…

Timer Calibration

The calibration of my experiment timer is slightly off. This should be fixed immediately. I like to check on my experiments immediatlely after the bell chimes.…

Timsh

The good barrister, Timsh, has no money. They took all his stuff when they threw him in here. Don't bother listening to his bribes.

Timsh's Daily Business

Timsh dictates a correspondence to an associate.

Timsh's Message to His Mother

Timsh's message to his mother in case she wakes up from her comatose state.

To Daud

I used to do this with Deirdre. I wrote her letters for years after she died, and I let every one of them float down the river. Maybe you saw me do it, but you…

To Do List

- Loot that one place - Get even with Craxton - That key we nicked from the Watch can get us inside the Legal District. We'll get some nice pawnables from the…

To My Brother

Dear Emilio, I know what you’ll say, but inside I’m dead already anyway, so I have to try. I sought out the old witch, and she said it wasn’t too late to cheat…

To my dear Emily

Emily, my daughter, I know that one day you’ll be grown up, and I wonder what you’ll remember of these years. Will you recall your time as a child with…

To the Lord Protector

Greetings, Corvo. Or should I say Lord Protector, as you were known before that title was wrongfully taken from you. We are servants of the Empire and of the…

To Whomever Finds my Body

I know I’m dying, haunted by failure. I couldn’t save Dr. Hypatia from herself. If someone finds this note, please don’t blame her. She has no idea what her…

Traditional Serkonan Songs [1]

Elmira, Elmira, please come home, Elmira She left one day to work the clay, but never did come back this way They say she found a silver vein, longer than the…

Traditional Serkonan Songs [2]

Stinging Nettle In the darkness Round and round One bite, two bite, three bite, four In the sunshine Hear that sound? Jump up, jump down, jump for the door In…

Traditional Serkonan Songs [3]

The King in the Month of Ice After sparrows three times call, After gull does three times fall, Come maiden, mistress, mouse and hen, Come fisher, farmer, frog…

Traditional Serkonan Songs [4]

The Calling of the Endless Sea On the furthest reaching pier, I was abandoned As the vessel fled the port Leaving me with only the warm winds Looking upon the…

Transfer Orders

Lt Wright, The Hatter we brought in was trying to stash this loot in the canal when we busted him. Looks like he’s the one who hit Lord Brimon’s carriage a few…

Travel to Pandyssia

[Excerpt from a travel chronicle - By Anton Sokolov] The men I set out with are good sailors. No doubt half of them have cut their teeth on the rascally pirate…

Trial of Constance Bow

EXCERPT FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS Conducted by Roving Vice Overseer Alvaro Cardoza. Prisoner: Constance Bow, of Pottershed (female, 28 years of age) Offence:…

Trial of Lavinia Rischio

EXCERPT FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS Conducted by Roving Vice Overseer Alvaro Cardoza. Prisoner: Lavinia Rischio, of Karnaca (female, 44 years of age) Offence:…

Trial of Nonghui Chiao

EXCERPT FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS Conducted by Roving Vice Overseer Alvaro Cardoza. Prisoner: Nonghui Chiao, of Wei-Gon (female, 32 years of age) Offence: Heresy…

Trial of Patricia Deshkova

EXCERPT FROM COURT PROCEEDINGS Conducted by Roving Vice Overseer Alvaro Cardoza. Prisoner: Patricia Deshkova, of Dunwall (female, 22 years of age) Offence:…

Trimble Knows Door Combination

Gone to look into the water flow situation in the sewers. If you need access to the engine room while I'm away, talk to Nurse Trimble. He's the only other…