The Devil You Know

[Old Dwarf]

Dear Captain Hawkins .....,I reread the letter over again
the mulled wine at my side forgotten.

A letter from Nathan Ransom,I struggled to remember
my former corporals face,but it had been 21 years since
the fiasco that had been the Canadian Campaign.
Try as I might the only images I could bring up
were faceless,frozen men staggering back from
the debacle at Quebec.

What happened next was forever etched in my mind,
Gen.Arnold had ordered me a young Lieutenant to
to take a dozen men & scout south breaking trail
toward Montreal.The names still burned,Sgt.Parsons,
Cpls,Harris,Ransom & Privates Hume,Davis,Miller,
Cartwright,Pleaston,Heminker,VanBeck,Lowe &
Skinner.

God the horror of my 1st independent command,
the ice,the snow & that damn smiling Skinner.
Private Skinner was assigned as the guide as he
claimed to know the region & spoke the languages
of the Indians of the area.The march was a
nightmare ,the men were quarrelsome & the non commission
officers were occupied in breaking up fights.We noticed
although Skinner never fought he was constantly
among the men whispering & always smiling.

I tried to limit his contact with the men by keeping him on
point & making him the Night Watch.
Then on the 3rd night Sgt.Parsons went mad & fatally
stabbed Cpl.Harris before running off into the night.In
the morning I sent Skinner & VanBeck out to find the Sergent.
Two days later Skinner returned saying Parsons
had hung himself & that VanBeck had come down
with a fever & died. The memory of Skinner reporting
this,with that smirking smile & that satisfied look...
Oh if I had but put a bullet into that smug face.
But still I could not condemn a man for his attitude
& we broke camp.

The 11th night out the camp was taken by the savages,
without a struggle,betrayed to the Iroquois by our
Night Watch Sebastian Skinner.Then the torture,not by
our red captors but by Skinner.Pleaston & Heminker
were taken & tied spread eagle between two trees.
Oh God how ghastly in the flickering fire light Skinner
proceeded to flay the poor men alive,their cries of pain
bringing that horrid smile to his features.

It went on for hours ,then Skinner soaked in blood,
his eyes burning & ever smiling motioned for me &
Lowe to be brought forward.As the Indians reluctantly
came for us (I think even those savages were shocked
by the bloody scene)Lowe went stark raving mad,
foaming at the mouth,gibbering & shrieking.The
Braves backed off,Skinner ordered them again but
they were too spooked & after much gesturing left
the camp & Skinner went with them.Before leaving
Skinner looked at us & his human mask dropped
& we viewed the mocking inhuman face of a devil

The hellious night passed as I struggled with my
bindings & listened to Lowe convulsions.Sometime
around dawn Hume worked free & got the rest of us
loose.I gathered up the remainder of my men,
minus Lowe who had died in his own vomit &
made for Montreal.

Now the horror of these past decades sprung fresh
in my mind as I read Ransom's words...."the stage,
stopped briefly in a small hamlet called Shadowbrook,
& I went out to stretch my legs ,I noticed a small
crowd over at the Blacksmith's & when I walked over
to see what was going on & discovered a fight between
two men.I turned to go when I noticed a man leaning on
a fence,he had a mocking smile & I trembled with recognition,
it was HIM Sebastian Skinner & not a day older than he
was in 1775.Captain I swear it was him,I'm too old to
fulfill that vow we made all my trembling hands can do
is report this to you..Good Luck & may the Almighty
protect you.I remain

Your Obedient Servant

Nathan Ransom."

My fingers clenched the letter,the vow that we had
made that grim morning that we buried Lowe to
take vengeance on Skinner should we ever encounter
him.I knew Hume & Miller were long dead in the fighting
around Ticonderoga when we held off Charlton.Davis
would also be too old & I had long ago lost contact with
the rest so the vow of vengeance is mine to fulfill.

I put these words to paper as an explanation to my
Lodge should I fail or if I succeed.My Illuminati
Masters would have me subdue this fiend & turn
him over to them to be studied for the secrets of his
power.Yet the memory of my men demands no
less than his death.I shall go to Shadowbrook
& slay this devil .
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This is the start of a Session Report featuring
Sabastian Skinner the Fan Villain Azazel created.
I decided to make this a Solo Session as in writing
the fluff It just seemed this would be a 1 man job.
Wrong Mater is playing Valeria so its a competitive
Game.

OD

[Old Dwarf]

Diary of Valeria

2/1/1796

Another year,the party at the Spanish Embassy was
delightful but the most interesting part was a story
I picked up from one of the guest!

His excellently the ambassador had invited American
veterans of their Revolution as guests.He was an old man,
who had the most interesting stories to tell about the
failed campaign in Canada at the out set of the war.

He had the most interesting tale of the hardships he
endured returning from the assault on Quebec.This
Nathan Ransom had been a corporal & he described
the most fiendish actions of a Private Skinner who he
claimed was a demon from Hell.What is most interesting
is that he claims to have seen this Skinner again just
a month or so ago in a small village of Shadowbrook.

I grow so bored, with the mundane life & this Sebastian
Skinner seems a worthy opponent.I have resolved to go to
this Shadowbrook & hunt this "demon".Poor Senor Ransom
was really terrified as he recounted his story,he thinks
Skinner will come for him.I took pity on the dear old man
& help him go beyond Skinners vengeance.Alas his old blood
was rather thin.

15/2/1796- Morning

I arrived in Shadowbrook,a quaint village & proceeded to
the Blacksmiths to see if I could pick up this Skinners
trail from where Ransom reported seeing him.The trail
was faint bur demon taint led off toward the south East.

15/2/1796-Evening

I had followed the taint to the Crossroads where their is
a strong demonic presence.The power of the place
ensnared me & Choices had to be made,I was trapped
& could only be released by sending this killing spell
to another or taking the attack myself.

Realizing that a person killed by a spell would make
a demon stronger I took the attack & suffered a
slight wound.

I did obtain some useful information but feel that A Dark
Omen hangs over my activities.

16/26/09 -Noon

I had taken shelter at the Inn & healed my wound,
but no sooner had I done so I was attacked by Gremlins.
They are minor demonics but terribly fast.The fight was
exhausting & I was forced to use my rejuvenate powers
before I finally defeated them.

Another guest at the Inn reports that demonic host
have been seen on the road & that the Roads aren't safe.
The feeling of rising darkness is powerful & I have
been pushed into a blood frenzy to find Skinner.

16/2/1796-Evening

The compulsion to visit the Town Hall was overwhelming,
I found nothing but still I feel I have gained Strength of
Courage.Apparently some of the Town Elders were
subject to attacks but no one was effected.Skinner Struck
Again but this time it did him no good.

17/2/1796-Morning

I have maintained a Night Watch & picked up some
useful information.Then I was faced with Choices
as Skinner once again tried to attack & I choose to
accept the challenge myself rather than let him gain
strength through killing others.Alas the result was that I
was rendered unconscious.I am recovering but will
need to stay abed for the remainder of the day.

18/2/1796-Mid day

A pleasant morning,I met the most interesting man
at my lodgings,a Capt.Hawkins.I sense he is a true hunter
& thus chanced a mild glamor to to keep him from realizing my
true nature. He reminds me of Philip II with his self assurance
& that radiance of a sense of mission.An interesting but
dangerous man.

The remainder of my morning was spent at the
Magistrates Office going over the village records
for clues on Sebastian Skinner,one can never be too
cunning & sometimes it's the most mundane thing
that leads to a successful hunt.The Magistrate was
most helpful to me,again I sense a strong,relentless
personality.I think he would a most useful member in
my hunt.

18/2/1796-Evening

This afternoon I followed the Magistrates direction & visited
an Abandoned Keep just south of Shadowbrook as it
seems this Sebastian Skinner was interested in the
property.I found nothing on Skinner but did uncover
a copy of Book of the Occult.

My hunt is getting interesting as I feel my quarry is
is beginning to show himself.I can feel Darkness Falling
& the Howling in the Night.Things here are moving
toward darkness & I feel my powers growing.

19/2/1796-Mid Day

Some adventure I was traveling the road through
the Old Woods & was set upon by a very angry Tree.
I manged to kill it although its attack forced me to use
my regenerative powers.Tree spirits are often found in
dark remnant woods so it's probably nothing to do
with my prey,just an extra bonus.

19/2/1796-Evening

I venture to the crossroads as such places are often
the repository of darkness.Sure enough I discovered
a Devil's Contract obviously this Skinner has no knowledge
of who hunts him.The contract cannot touch the soul
I do not have,it only strengthens me.I also read the
eddies of power from this vile document & it leads back
to the Shadowbrook Church of all places! How delicious.

Then as I was leaving I encountered Lord Hanbrook
who seemed to be subject to some sort Paranoid Delusion,
He began yelling that I was a Demon from Hell &
attacked me.It was so sudden he wounded me before I
could react.I kicked his Lordship where it hurts &
it brought him to his senses.He apologized & fled
in embarrassment.

20/2/1796-Noon

I returned to the Abandoned Keep to see if I could
unearth some other item of use against Skinner.Alas
I did discover an old musket well wrapped & oiled
but its cold iron prevents me from using.I did take
however,perhaps a gift for the handsome Captain.

20/2/1796-Mid Afternoon

Murder,Murder they screamed a vile host of demons
rose up against me & I lost the struggle.Overcome
I became the hunted,I am recovering at the Town Hall,
Evil is growling & I can hear if howling.I must strike
soon!

I am trying to use my recovery period by carefully
observing the inhabitants of this village.I'm picking
up on many Lies & Deceits ,mortals they are so limited.
The main new news is that Rev.Hardy has been found
dead,I feel this is Skinner's work,the sense of advancing darkness grows.

21/2/1786-Mid Day

This morning being well recovered I went to the Blacksmith's
as their seemed to be a gathering of young men.I hired
one as my body guard (he seemed quite amused at
the title) as I'll need help in taking Skinner.After all
We Mustn't Linger.

21/2/1796-Evening

I was on the marsh this afternoon it was so desolate
& quiet that I was able to fully loose my senses
to the miasma if evil that I've been feeling.There it was
a phantom of misfortune .My prey has set traps!

If he thinks this child's toy of demonic powers can stop
me,I Think Not & with a directed thought banished
the phantom.I can still feel the Evil that Skinner brought
growing.

22/2/1796-Mid Afternoon

Failed,but I had to try.I needed allies as Skinner & I are
too evenly matched,I recruited Lady Hanbrook who
suggested Dr. Manning.All 3 of us & my body guard
went to the crossroads & I activated the Ward & stepped
into Skinners lair on the Church Grounds.

Treachery he was expecting me ,he was with me.Dr.
Manning 's face flowed into a wicked smile & advance
toward me & was joined by Lady Hanbrook!Then out
of the corner of my eye I saw Rev.Harding alive
& joining my enemies!

My brave body guard & I put up a fight & gave the villain
a few wounds but we were outnumbered & overcome.

I became conscious at the Inn just behind the Town Hall
the villagers realize that Evil is a foot & my guard & I
are being bombarded with questions.I must get us
out of this mad house & back to the hunt.I can
feel Skinners Growing strenght,a worthy prey indeed.

23/2/1796-Mid Morning

I finally was able to slip away from all the questions
this morning & went down to the covered bridge outside
of the village for some solitude.All the Gossip &
Rumorers of these mortals is so wearing.The tid-bit
on Lord Handbrook being a war criminal was interesting
but then again he probably sold some sheep to the
Hessians.I really mustn't listen to such nonsense!

23/2/1796-Evening

Interesting news,I had started to revisit the crossroads
to see if I could sense where Skinner has now
hiding,as the Tide of Darkness is getting stronger.
Instead I encountered some villagers who
had quite forgotten me,as the latest local news
was that a Captain Hawkins with some Militia had
conducted some kind of raid on the Blacksmith's
Shop.Some local named Sofia & Lord Hanbrook
were also involved,but nothing came of it.The talk
was they were looking for a Sebastian Skinner!

So my handsome Captain is also on the hunt,interesting
very interesting.

23/2/1796 Late Evening

More news Skinner has struck again,Lord Handbrook
has been found dead in his manor.Perhaps a suicide
over the shame of his wife's treachery Maybe Lady
Hanbrook herself did it under the influence of Skinner.
The shadows over this village grows ever darker.

24/2/1796-Noon

I investigated The Bog over by Echo Lake this morning
as such desolate areas often hold clues.I did pick
up some useful senses of the demonic.It may
help to Hold Back the Darkness.

Still Agents of Evil are afoot & the darkness will not
yield easily.

24/2/1797-Evening

I lingered at the Bog for the rest of the day feeling
the March of Darkness going on.I did sense that my
prey is now holed up in late Lord Hanbrook's Manor.

Then suddenly Captain Hawkins appeared,wild eyed
with his company trying to keep up.He spied me &
immediately attacked.We both manage to wound
each other before the battle lust just went out of him
& I got away going deeper into the Bog & fortunately
a fog rolled in covering my escape..

I fear Skinner is now hunting us I fear I underestimated
this demon


25/2/1796-Late Morning

I slipped out of the Bog & went to the Olde Woods
thinking to cover my trail before I chance the roads
again but I still must return to the village & heal
from Hawkins assault.The woods were full of Whispers
& my "brave"body guard fled...mortals!Damn them all!

25/2/1796-Noon

Wonders!as I was resting in the woods cursing my
faithless body guard,Captain Hawkins & company
came upon me.I am getting careless & was prepared
to fight again even though I was well outnumbered.

Instead the Captain did abjectly apologize & explained
his possession.He explained his mission & although
I want Skinner for the pleasure of my own kill,I
understand his right for vengeance.

To show that I forgave him I gave him the musket
& he in turn gave the Stone Key.Well met under the
circumstances.Perhaps when this hunt is over....
although I notice the woman Sophia that accompanies
him seems interested as well.We both agree an Ancient
Evil is at work.

25/2/1796-Evening

After bidding goodbye to my handsome Captain,
I left the woods & continued on toward the covered
bridge,there I encountered some militia Men marching
along in a trance like state under some strange
Domination.They ignored me but it seems Skinner
is possessing more & more of Shadowbrook.

I can feel his darkness growing,it does not bode well
for my hunt or the Captains.

26/2/1796-Mid-Morning

I have taking myself to the Dr.Office,the Doctor was
of course not in,but his assistant was kind enough
to attend to my remaining wounds from my struggles
with Captain Hawkins.

I must rethink my plans,Skinner is too strong for me
now & the Tide of Darkness is running his way.
I need to strengthen myself.The Captain
asked me to join him but it's my hunt & I do not
share prey.Still I must find a way to strengthen myself
& set these thoughts about Captain Hawkins aside.

26/2/1796-Late Evening

I have been to the Manor & used the Stone Key,
my knowledge grows but alas not my strength,
although I did "borrow"a saber.

27/2/1796-Late Morning

I traveled out to Fields North of the village but
discovered nothing except the sense that the Agents
of Evil are at work & time is growing short.
I felt the Shadow growing longer & then Sebastian
Skinner was smiling in front of me.That cursed smile
was the last thing I remembered.

The farmer found me & took me to the Inn behind the
Town Hall.This time upon awakening I slipped out
quickly to avoid the curious.

27/2/1796-Late Afternoon

I went back to the Church grounds to see if I could
find something of use against Skinner but instead
just encountered some villagers talking of murder
& making accusations against members of the
community.I left before their attention could turn to me.

28/2/1796-Late Evening

The Hunt has failed,the Prey wins this one.I
had explored the Abandoned Keep again still looking
for something to help me against Skinner,but only
found a servant boy playing fort.

On the way back to the village I felt it happen the
exalted triumph of Evil.The remaining light in the
village was gone.Then I lost the Demon Sent
altogether.Skinner has vanished the prey is no
longer here.

I shall leave now,it was a good hunt even though
unsuccessful Perhaps someday I shall hunt this prey
in another time & place.

[Old Dwarf]

Private Journal of Capt.Wm.Hawkins

Feb.15.1796 Am

I arrived in Shadowbrook via stage,a cold bleak
day but the towne appears pleasant enough.If
that Devil Skinner is here,it could not have been
for long.I asked around the Town Hall but found
out nothing.I'll see to Lodgings & then investigate further.


Feb.15,1786 Evening

A strange day I seem to have been taken over by
a Madness to find Skinner.I decided to visit the
Hanbrook Manor,which I learned was the seat
of the local gentry here about.The Hanbrooks were
not home but expected shortly & I was directed
to wait in the Library.

In inspecting his Lordships books I discovered a secret
Passage & overtaken by my desires to find Skinner
followed it until it came out to a Monastery.The Chapel
was empty but I could feel the power of the place
& swore The Oath of the Hunter at the alter.

Feb.16th,1796-Morning

After accepting the Monks hospitality for the night
I began my walk to returned Shadowbrook ,but
in crossing a Field outside of towne I was set upon
by the demonic.I resisted their attack,although
slightly wounded I prevailed.I feel that Skinner
must know I'm here & is trying to stop me.

Feb.16,1796-Evening

I went into Shadowbrook & found the Doctors office
to seek healing from the foul demonic attack.The
small rest did me good & I have an Intuitive Hunch
about things.However I feel the Madness is upon me
again!

Feb.17.1796 Morning

I felt compelled to visit the Covered Bridge not that
I found anything of use.I did however encounter the
Magistrate & received his Mandate.

Feb.17,1796-Evening

I am slowing recovering,another compulsion had me
go to the Bog a most undesirable area where I was again
set upon by a Demonic Host.In the struggle that ensued
I banished them but was myself overcome.

I awoke at the Inn adjacent to the Town Hall,I feel that
an Ominous Overture has been made but at least
my mind has cleared of the Madness.

Feb.18,1796-Mid Day

Most curious morning ,I encountered a fellow lodger
in the hall an exotic woman who seemed to read
my soul at a glance.She has an aura of darkness
about her but I sense nothing of the demonic.
I fumbled some inane morning pleasantries & she
smiled in return.Strange woman indeed & I would
seek her out to know more of the secrets those dark
eyes & crimson lips might offer but I must keep to
my oath & mission.

Still feeling a little wobbly I limited my activities this
morning to going over to the Black Smith's & buying a pistol
& as luck would have I recruited a young man just
returning from his Militia drill to my service.Still I feel
a growing of The Horror about this towne.

Feb.18th,1796-Noon

God my feeling of darkness & horror were correct,I have
had a deadly Encounter.That demon Skinner attacked me!
Coming out of no where he was suddenly at my throat,
although wounded I & my loyal Militia recruit fought back
& the grinning coward fled.My investigation grows hotter.

Feb.18th,1796- Evening

I went over to the Manor to pay my respects to Lord
Hanbrook but mainly to gain access to the secret passage
to the Monastery.Skinner has place demonic host to block
from easy access to the crossroads.

Skinner was however anticipating my move & I no sooner
arrived than an assign struck.I overcame him but received a wound.Lord Hanbrook called the surgeon & I was healed
but the fee was high.His Lordship did not offer to pick up
the fee.

I feel time is fleeting & I must get to the crossroads & call out this demon.

Feb.19th,1797 -Late Evening

I am much refreshed after my visit to the towne doctor,
I have also discovered that Skinner is after all hiding out
at the Blacksmith's where Ransom spied him.

Feb.20th.1796-Late Evening

God I may be too late I was Ambushed at the Dr. Office
this evening by another Demon Host & over come & the vile
things possess me although I can mostly control my actions.
I feel Skinner is just playing with me like a cat with a mouse.

Feb.21st.1796-Noon

I rested most of the morning but a I did the infernal
l host that possesses me gained control & sent me like
a mad man running into the country side.They finally
exhausted themselves & I regained control only to
find myself on some Forgotten Island on Echo Lake.
I am too tired to go on but I managed to find a boat
& leave the Island & took the road back to Shadowbrook.

Feb.21st,1796-Evening

I am truly cursed,Skinner sent another Demon Host
against me.The Demons has seized control again
& forced me to the Covered Bridge where another Host
awaited but with a power born of desperation I
drove them off.My possessors however reasserted
themselves I shambled off to the crossroads.

Feb.22nd,1796 -Noon

I woke up on the crossroads & quickly made plans
I sent word for the local Militia to assemble at the
Blacksmiths & then proceeded there & placed placed
the Captain of the Guard under my command.I
will now need to return to the crossroads to activate
the ward that will reveal Skinners Lair.

Feb.22nd,1796-Evening

Damn I was possessed again & trotted off to that
cursed Forgotten Island again.I fear it's too dark
to try to get off tonight,so a cold camp.

Feb.23,1796-Noon

I left the Island I traveled back to the crossroads
but was unable to activate the ward that would
take me to Skinner.I can just feel him Laying in Wait.

The powers at the crossroads were too potent for me
& my Host possessor took over but I was able to
regain control at the Magistrate's Office.
Skinner may delay me by such tricks but I shall
settle with him,even if it takes an eternity.

I also found the Magistrates office in confusion,
it seems this foreign woman led an attack on the
Church with a member of the local milita ,Lady
Hanbrook & Dr.Manning.She & the young militaman
were found unconscious and Dr.Manning,Lady Hanbrook
were missing & had apparently joined in the attack
on this woman.Stories were even circulating of Rev.
Harding who was supposed dead being involved.
It all sounds too outlandish but the local milita lad
with her awears it's all true.

It appears that for whatever reason this foreign
woman is all after Skinner.She is not Illumanti
& doesn't appear to be Masonic,what could she want
with Skinner?No matter I'm closing in on the Fiend.


Feb.23,1796-Evening

Damn,Damn,Damnit, the monster Skinner has evaded me.
I had made my way to the crossroads ,with my
Milita, and had also convinced a young Lady Sophia who
shows great strength ,she had suggested Lord Hanbrook
who was most anxious to find out about hie wife,to
join me.

I activaged the Ward & we emerged at the Blacksmith's
ready to take our revenge only to find....nothing.
I must start over.

Feb.23,1796-Late Evening

Horror Lord Hanbrook is reported dead & I am fighting
my possessor for control...curse you to Hell Skinner.


Feb.24,1796-Noon

I awoke back on the desolate Island,my possessors seem
to delight inn taking me to this place.Poor Sophia
& my loyal militia men had stayed with me in my
delirium.

This time they may of out smarted themselves as I took
some time to explore & uncovered several useful
clues.I also came upon a strange cat but he ran off.

The vile Horde within me seized me again but I must
have resisted too much as when I returned to conscious
I was still on the Isle.

Feb.24,1796-Evening

Still on this Island,something attacked Sophia but she
fought it off,but No One appearers to be safe if she
can be attacked in the middle of our camp.

Still the Island seem to have much of interest &
further search turned up a Stone Key.I saw
similar work at the Hanbrook's Manor so
it might be useful for solving the Mystery
of Lord Hanbrooks death & Lady Hanbrook's
actions.

I feel another possession coming I mus fight..fight..must..

Feb.25th,1796-Mid Day

My God I must find a way to remove this foul curse of
possession.I was seized again & in my delirium
I fled the Island & came to the nearby Bog & there
found the mysterious foreign lady,who I saw as
some sort of creature of darkness & ordered
an attack upon.

She resisted & we were both sorely wounded
& she escaped as I overcame my possessors &
to my horror realized the act I had committed.

Overcome by shame at my behavior I followed
the poor woman,finally catching up to her in the
woods. She was ready to fight but I explained
as best I could my possession & my mission.

Thank God she understood & forgave me,she
also told me of her hunt for Skinner but not
her motives for doing so & will not join with me.
She did however make me a present of a fine
musket so I in turn gave her the Stone Key as
the Manor much interest her.

We parted & I explored the woods some finding
an axe.Sophia spent this time preying & such is
her spirit that I could feel some of the misfortune
that has plagued my mission dissipate.

Feb.25th,1796-Evening

Frustration,I was possessed again & found myself
on the North Dock of Echo Lake.My party is growing
increasingly concerned with these wild flights of mine.
I did find evidence at the Dock that Skinner was now
at the Monastery ,a strange place for the demon but what
better a place to hide.It makes sense he was at the
Church in Shadowbrook when Valeria went after him.
This foul villain probably considers it a jest.

I then crossed over to the Forgotten Island as it was the
shortest way to reach the crossroads to activate the
ward to find Skinners hiding place at the Monastery.


Feb.26th,1796-Evening

Another possession,my body grows so weary but
at least this time I found myself at the Town Hall.
Before I was taken over I gave orders to the Militia
to assemble at the Monastery.

Feb.27th-Mid Morning

I then went to the Dr.Office ,the assistant is now in
charge & I was finally able to tend properly to my
wounds. The assistant also knew a bit of lore &
was able to cast out the Demon Host from me.
Sophia concentrated & was able to stop the
Chill Wind that has be dogging our foot steps.

Feb.27,1796 - Evening

I moved to the crossroads but with terrible luck
found I did not have enough power to activate
the Ward.A messenger sent word that demonic
hosts were see on the Monastery grounds.I
sent an order back to have the militia withdraw to
the North Dock & await my orders.The men need
to calmed down before being sent against these
demons.

Feb.28th,1796-Noon

It's over,I had traveled to the South Dock
but there Skinner appeared before us &
we were powerless.He mocked & taunted us,
saying he had collected enough souls for his master
& he would see me in Hell soon enough.

His twisted smiling face lingered briefly over the
smoke he disappeared into & then he was gone.

My oath remains unfulfilled,but I shall be waiting
for sure as the sun rises he will return somewhere
to collect more souls & when he does, I shall be
waiting & so shall Sophia.We leave this benighted
Shadowbrook together.

[Old Dwarf]

The Madness Mystery Card is brutal both our players
have been effected.Luckly we both got knocked out &
got rid of the thing:rolleyes:

OD

[Old Dwarf]

Running 2 Sessions reports is time consuming but I
thought both players should have one.

Interesting game so far-we have 2 Mystery cards
Active.I think Hawkins is strong enough now to take on
the Villain.The Events on the Minion Chart haven't come into
play yet & they can be brutal.So the sooner the better.

OD

[Old Dwarf]

Our Halloween Session Continues:P

Wildest AToE Game Yet.We had 4 Remains in Play Cards active
although Mater has just been able to cancel the worst The Horror that forced a roll on the advance co-op table at
the start of each Mystery Phase.We've both been subject to
madness & now I'm possessed & those things bounce
you all over the board.

Mater has beat me to the show down & got creamed
both her Hunting Party choices were Evil:rolleyes:.

Skinner now how has 17 wounds & the SHadow Track is at 9
this will be a tough one.

[Old Dwarf]

Well the Halloween Game has ended!
Evil Won The Shadow track had kept heading South
& I had to draw Paranoid Delusions & as Hanbrook
was dead the Shadow track went below zero

Too bad Azazel hasn't been around much there were a few questions
I had like:

Demon Host how many are there?I set the limit at 6

The activation at the xroads for Lair Cards.I played it like a Gate
paid the 5 Inv.& went through to the Lair Location.It could
have been you go to the Xroads pay 5 Inv.& then have to travel
to the Lair Location?

Skinner is not that hard but our Elder death's were an all
time high which boost him.Then the Cards both of us
were plagued with Remains in Play at 1 point 5 such Cards.
Plus Madmess & possession hindered our movements
& almost every time we made the d6 roll for Event it came
up 1 or 2.

Luck Ha! Mater went for the Showdown about equal then
both of her Hunting Party were Evil & the good Rev.returned
from the dead for the Villain.

I had all kinds of stuff for Combat & wounds but was only able
to get a Showdown once & the Silvertongu roll let him escape.
Sophie was a big help & was able to clear off a lot of the Remains
in Play Mystery Cards.

I wanted to try out the SWTWC stuff but most of the action
still centered on Shadbook Board.I did seem to end up on
The Forgotten Island via the Madness or Possessed random Draw.
I think only 1 resolve token came out late in the Game.l
We tried to play a Vanilla Game but a Card forced us to use
the Advanced Co-OP Chart each Mystery Phase .

Hawkins with his militia can really muster some impressive fire power
pity I never could get a Showdown.The Valeria Hero is not that
great for combat inspite of her ability to heal wounds,it saved her
from a KO once in our Game.Her inability to use Guns limits her as
the Town Item Deck doesn't really have any non gun weapons.
So she needs to get Lucky in Location Decks.

All in all a good Game it really seemed like our Villain was making
things hard for us.

OD