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A Letter from Roland
Written noteDear Arnold, Thank you for inviting my wife and me over for dinner last week. We both had a splendid time. I also appreciate you being so patient with her…
A note from Timsh
Written noteMelissa, I know that it's common practice for maids to bind their hair, but I really think it does you a disservice. I am sure there wouldn't be a problem if…
A Poem by Delilah
Written noteWhen Pretty Emily woke one day She saw the world a different way Her eyes now looked with a stranger's guile Her dainty mouth smiled a stranger's smile Her…
A Repair Notice
Written noteStaff, Barrister Timsh was complaining about squeaking in these doors, so they've been removed until the repair order comes in. Please don't throw anything…
A Waterlogged Scrap of Paper
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Abandoned Journal
BookI've managed to make a space for myself here. Thankfully, Rudshore is all but completely abandoned. Up in this room, I'm protected from the occasional…
Ames Negotiations
Written noteMr. Rothwild, My research on Abigail Ames has turned up nothing. She has no close kin that we can leverage. Looks like the plague took her sister and mother.…
Anton Sokolov's Lab Journal
Written note"Vivisection of the third live specimen is almost complete. Careful perforation of the lower diaphragm has brought me closer to observing secretion of the oil…
Arc Mine Shipment
Written noteMr. Rothwild, I have great appreciation for the use of your space and your whales in the advance of my studies. All of Dunwall will be in your debt for your…
Assassin's Note
Written noteAs requested.
Boatchecks On the Wrenhaven
Book[A letter excerpted from a book on members of the City Watch assigned to the Wrenhaven River] Dearest Rutherford, Your latest writing brought me a mix of…
Bundry Rothwild, The Opportunist
Book[Excerpt from an investigator's report] Young Rothwild was never convicted for any of the killings. In all cases the courts ruled that he had acted in…
Contract on the ship 'Delilah'
Written noteI, Barrister Arnold Timsh, agree to the sale of the good whaling ship 'Delilah' to Rothwild Whaling Industries, Inc. All responsibility for the ownership and…
Copy of the Key
Written noteAudra, I've made a copy of the key as you requested. It's an old lock, but nothing I couldn't handle. As you asked, I have told no one of this copy. I hope it…
Cultist Scribblings
Written noteThis one was a father. He sired six, of three mothers. He drowned one of them, but it was not his fault. One day, the child's grandfather discovered what…
Cyria's Key
Written noteCyria, Keep this key to the alternate entrance to the Gallery. I don't want anyone to disturb me during the ritual. This is to be used in case of emergencies…
Daud's Journal: Billie Lurk
Book[Excerpt from Daud's personal journal] Billie Lurk watches me closely, studying my decisions, each move I make. That's nothing new. Even as a kid, there was a…
Daud's Journal: Delilah Copperspoon
Book[Excerpt from Daud's personal journal] Delilah Copperspoon. Who is she and why is everyone afraid of her? Strange that a painter should have so much influence,…
Daud's Log
Book[The latest log entry] Eighteen years on this wretched rock, in this city of filth. I've felt the blood of scholars, of noble pedophiles, of guildsmen, of…
Dead Counter Responsibilities
Book[Excerpt from a manual on new City Watch procedures] Commissioned by the Lord Regent in the face of the growing plague crisis, the Dead Counter is a position…
Delilah's Journal
BookNow that the painting is finished, I will sit in young lady Emily’s skin and wear her face like a mummer’s mask. Havelock and his lickspittles will put the…
Delilah's Musings
Written noteI worked in my studio until late last night and completed the painting of Emily. When Daud kidnapped her I was terrified that he might already know what I was…
Delilah's Notes
Written noteBrunhilde came to me last night while I was in my studio in the west wing, finishing the ritual painting of young lady Emily. She informed me that one of our…
Delilah's Orders
Written noteI've ordered the lantern be placed in my studio in the west wing. Use it to enter the painting only if your situation is dire. I will be busy preparing for…
Depleted Tanks
Written noteFrank, I told you to have this thing replenished with a full tank at all times! We have a shipment coming in soon and this crane better be working by the time…
Detain Jack
Written noteThat laborer who does maintenance around here - Jack - changed the safe combination this morning and forgot to update the officer on duty. If anyone spots him,…
Dumbwaiter Directions
Written notePlace the items you wish to deliver on the tray. Use the dial to select the floor, with (1) as the law offices and lobby, (2) as the smoking lounge and…
Electrocuting A Whale
Written noteI’ve set up this device to stimulate the whale’s nervous system, with the intention that doing so will prolong oil secretions and squeeze more of the precious…
Eminent Domain
Book[Excerpt from a pamphlet on new government sanctioned practices - by Barrister Arnold Timsh] It is an unfortunate reality that the plague has spread,…
Empress Jessamine Kaldwin
Book[Excerpt from a book on the late Empress] Many of those who lived through her reign will weep until the ends of their lives over the pale beauty with the…
Evictions List
Written noteForrestal - Crows Court Estimated Liquid Assets: 2,900 coin Property Value: 16,500 coin Dracos - Fenster Way Estimated Liquid Assets: 1,200 coin Property…
Explosive Solution
Written noteLuka, we grabbed these from some 'sleeping' Overseers. Next whale carcass that needs carving, try planting these deep in it first. They ought to tenderize…
Factory Management In Our Times
Book[Excerpt from a book covering the approaches and personalities behind Dunwall's dominant whaling houses] Seemingly willing to risk any industrial secrets he…
Fallen Letter
Written noteYOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU KILLED HER YOU…
Granny's Recipe
Written note[A page torn from an old manuscript, written in a scrawling hand] The port side eye of whale, newly dead Plop it in the pot, grisly and red Weeper, Weeper,…
Grave Hound Concerns
Written noteOnce Delilah's ritual is complete we can attempt to address the vulnerability of the Gravehound shrine. It would be unwise to move the shrine from the cellar…
Grave Hounds
Written noteThe hounds are bound to the shrine, without it the energies that animate them will cease to function and the hound will collapse. The hounds on the manor…
Hagfish Feast
Written noteJack, We had an appointment. I know you must have had a good reason. You're not so thick as to be taken in by all that Abigail rot, right Jack? My patience is…
Hagfish Warning
Written noteThe Hagfish are extremely dangerous this time of year. Please put up signs warning people to stay out of the water and be extra cautious not to fall in. We…
Harpooner Songs
Book[Excerpt from a book of sea shantys sung by sailors] What will we do with the drunken whaler What will we do with the drunken whaler What will we do with the…
Harvesting Whale Oil
Book[Excerpt from a manual on draining whales and refining the oil] In earlier years, the methods used to reclaim whale oil from blubber were both inefficient and…
Heretical Artifact
Written notePlease log this superstitious artifact. It was found on one of Daud's men in a training area within the commerce building. There should be a crate in the…
High On the Lamphouse
Book[Lyrics to a song sung in Morley] High On the Lamphouse In my thick woolen night coat, Your scarf draped over my throat, I stand watch at the rail. Watching…
Injury Report Code
Written note5 injuries have been reported over the span of 1 week resulting in 2 fatalities.
Interrogation
Written noteRothwild, The interrogation chair is set up in the meat locker and fully powered. We have run some test runs on a few of the most problematic laborers. They…
Letter from a Doctor
Written noteBarrister Timsh, I am afraid I cannot in good conscience remain your mother's physician. The way you repeatedly deny her access to practices which could…
Letter from the Overseers
Written noteMister Timsh, We cannot currently spare an Overseer equipped with a musical device to become a member of your house guard. All of our ranks are currently very…
Lever Whereabouts
Written noteWith Daud on his way, Delilah had me disable the grave switch and put it in the garden shed. - S
Lizzy Stride and The Dead Eels
Book[Excerpt from a City Watch river patrol report] William Cotter, captain of the merchant vessel, The Windover, reports that on the 23rd day of the Month of Nets…