Books

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Trimble's Coin

[Excerpt from a book on noteworthy intellectual figures] The Halls of the Academy of Natural Philosophy are thought to be spaces where thoughtful discourse and…

Trip to the Markets

Meagan, I’ve thought of a few things I need when you go into Karnaca. I’d get them myself, but you know what it’s like for these old bones to walk so far. I…

Trying to fix the secondary engine

Anton, your idea of improving the head gasket’s sealing with a guano coating is the worst you ever had. I’ll make you sleep in the engine room if you don’t fix…

Tyrion's Journal

26th Day, Month of Wind I finally found a new place where I should be able to hide and survive for a long time if I stay quiet. The City Watch condemned the…

Tyvian Burial Urn

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Underground Shops

Listen, I’m sorry we fought. I get what you’re saying about tangling with the Howlers, but they don’t run the black market here, really. They just take a cut…

Unfinished Letter from Jaime

Clary, I gut yer letter, an I curd read most of it. My answer is no! Madness has gripped Master Stilton since that night with the Duke, but I cannever abandon…

Unfinished Letter to Abigail

Abigail, Cherished cousin, can you get some of his hair, and a recent handkerchief? If so, handle them as little as possible and send them to me wrapped in wax…

Unfinished Letter to Captain Ramirez

Captain Ramirez, The squad got together and decided not to take the matron’s body down like you ordered. She hung herself a week ago now, and who knows how…

Unfinished Letter to Delilah

Delilah, When we can’t talk, I write. There are things only you will understand. Daily, I feel my connection to the Void growing. And through me, your power…

Unsent Letter

There's been a change of plans. I will not be returning to Holger Square. Lord Regent Havelock and the soon-to-be-coronated Empress Emily Kaldwin require my…

Unsent Letter

Dear Mum, The mining idea didn’t work out like we thought it shoulda. First off, I got in with some fellas that had a better scheme. But turns out it only paid…

Unsent Letter from Jaime

Clary, I gut yer letter, an curd reed most of it. Since the master died, the place has been bought by that Baron Caruso, who had us change everything,…

Unsent Letter from Patient

17th Day, Month of Seeds, 1846 Mother, I know you were looking forward to joining me at Addermire, but the place is a brutal disappointment. The advertisements…

Unsent Letter to Family

To Emma, Phillip, and little Edgar, Things haven’t changed much since my last assignment at Addermire. Excepting I report to a different fellow now, and he’s…

Unsent Letter to Shan Yun

My dearest Shan, I lie in bed and wait for you, the sheets soft on my skin like an echo of your touch. I’m reminiscing about the night we met. Remember, my…

Unsent Letter to the High Overseer

Esteemed High Overseer Khulan, I hope you’re in good health, and not too nostalgic for Wei-Ghon, which I’m told is striking this time of year. Forgive my…

Uses for Hagpearls

Clarice, Here’s what you asked for. Weren’t too hard to find. But you know they’re not real pearls, right? Six years at sea should have taught you that!…

Utterances of the Oraculum

Sister Kuei, audiograph entry for the fifteenth day of the Month of Rain. Our investigations have lead us to these unseemly devices. I have been attending to…

Vasco’s Diary — Month of High Cold, 1850

Alexandria’s new serum must never leave Addermire, and no one must ever know of our failure. We tested it on ourselves, which we often do, in fractional doses.…

Vasco’s Diary — Month of Nets, 1851

A patient arrived late at night, complaining of “grit” in her eyes. The good doctor was resting - finally! So I took the case. After careful observation I…

Vera Moray and the Affix of Her Skin

Vera Moray’s Belongings

2nd Day, Month of Seeds, 1810 Gus, Seems like our VIP guest, Mrs. Vera Moray, has finally flown ’round the bend. She’s been sent to the Critical Observation…

Vera Moray’s Diary

12th, Month of High Cold, 1810 My physician says I should keep a journal. Says it will do me good to reflect on my ways and deeds. Says that the mark on my…

Vermin Problem

Curator Ashworth, So awfully sorry to tell you this, but there’s something each night been nibbling on some of your exhibits. The big one that looks like…

Vice Overseer’s Report

The Howler detainee downstairs gave us key details pertaining to his criminal associates and their heretical leader, Paolo. Debauchery at all hours, and acts…

Victory Letter

Overseer Pike, I have taken the commerce building. A temporary headquarters has been set up in a nearby structure. My men are dealing with a number of captives…

Wandering Gaze

Restrict a wandering gaze that looks hither and yonder for some flashing thing that easily catches a man's fancy in one moment, but brings calamity in the…

Wanton Flesh

Restrict the desires of the wanton flesh. Truly, there is no quicker means by which a man's entire life can be upheaved and sifted than by the depredations of…

Warehouse Key

Geraldina, It’s done, Reid finally gave in! She’ll drop the warehouse key where we told her, behind some bottles. Don’t forget, use her name. You’re Miss…

Warning from an Anonymous Friend

Hello friend, As instructed by your Whalers, I have dredged this horrid thing up from the depths of the storm drains and placed it in the agreed upon location…

Warning from Aunt Lucy

My Dear Little Stephano, Your letter frightened me! I think the person who visited you was the Outsider. Were his eyes black and oily like a terrible sea on a…

Warning from Breanna Ashworth

All of you, if you share my loyalty to Delilah and to our Coven, heed my words. Again, I was haunted by nightmares about the Oraculum. The original lenses…

Warning from the Howlers

Dear Pricilla, Due to your lack of payment this week, oops, something awful happened to your swill shop. Other storekeepers from the Wine Purveyors…

Warning on Corrupted Charms

[Excerpt from an Overseer's report on black market occult artifacts] Vice Overseer Mellios, While travelling in Serkonos, which is of course within your…

Water Control Station

Royer and a few others went up ahead to the water control station to see why the water flow stopped but they haven't returned. There have been reports of…

Water Leak in the Basement

My faithful Jaime, I have discovered a leak in the basement. No, don’t go and fix it, good man. There is a bloodfly nest near it and the situation is…

Watery Grave

Oh brother, been sixty three days The water’s been choppy, the whaler she sways Can’t keep no food down, can’t find no sleep Cuz the night is too dark and the…

Waverly Boyle's Diary

Esma's set aside more than enough spirits for the party tonight, I shouldn't wonder. If she didn't have a drink in her hand she'd positively lose her balance.…

We Miss You

Dear Harold, I don't generally do this, but I came across a letter your parents sent when you were first taken to Whitecliff. Remember that we have rules in…

We Watch the Stars, by F.H. Clapp

[Excerpt from a monograph on celestial cartography] Any child knows the constellations above the Isles. The Captain at the Helm, the Tusked Leviathan, the Vain…

We’ll Be Rich

[Excerpt from a journal] We been here just a month and I’m making coin hand over fist. It’s a dream come true. Sure, it costs to keep that Suppressor running,…

Weapon Courier's Message

Corwin, Imagine the firepower of a tallboy but the speed and ease of concealment of a pistol. With this new technology any soldier with a steady gun-arm will…

Wedding Silvergraph

Wed the Month of Rain A love without refrain. Modotti Silvergraph Studio — Capturing special moments.

Weekly Fee

Paolo, Here’s the money for the week. But I think we should renegotiate a price. With all the raids and curfew decrees, the Crown Killer and whatnot, folks…

Weeper Identification and Handling

[Excerpt from notes by Dr. Galvani on proper procedure for handling those infected with plague] Once a victim bleeds from the eyes, you cannot help them. Death…

Weeper Warning

Keep clear of this area. We've penned the weepers inside so they can't get out, but nobody is foolish enough to go in there and put 'em out of their misery.…

Welcome to the Red Camellia Beauty Parlor

The illustrious Red Camellia has welcomed Karnaca’s elite since founder Eolina Rey opened a modest hairdressing shop by the harbor. Today, our salon provides…

Welcoming Speech

Lucia Pastor I know you’re all ready to begin. Our speaker tonight is none other than Aramis Stilton, who owns the mines where those you love toil beneath the…