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NOTES
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Bafford, Lord |
Noble. Interest in
antiques. Increased grocery budget by
over 50% to account for Stonemarket shortages. Intolerant of poor cuisine.
His comptroller at Dreckbourn cash pits is Ginny. Contact between Ginny and Bafford seems to
be Dominic. Interests in “north
districts” of City – unwilling to tolerate competition from Victoria. Sent out Dominic to find information on
Victoria for leverage in case she tried to settle in. Some issue with Ramirez over debts –
possible that Ramirez is seeking a debt from Bafford that he is unable to
repay due to falling profits in cash pits.
Seeks to hire Dominic to protect him?
Pays approx. 1/5 of revenue from businesses to Ramirez – protection
money? Other debts? Pays for girls shopping trips to Sunnyfair
– girls are mistresses, daughters, sisters, friends? Controls Dreckbourn, Fendon,
Sunnyfair. 150 paid as debtor assist
[meaning unknown]. Known to be
concealing income from gambling houses.
Current master of guards is lax – previous one was more stringent in
his duties. Entry into manor via
sewers. Guards hired are slow and not
very competent – lack of funds? |
M2ants, M2cook, M2ginny, M2ledge, M2tax, M2tip1, M2tip2 |
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Baron |
Owed “duties” by Lord Bafford – and other nobles? Personal interest in taxation, or is the
term “Baron” used also as an implication of government? |
M2tax |
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Basso |
Firelighter. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 3, Cell 4].
Branding. |
M3b3 |
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Bohn |
Antiques delivered from.
City, country or region? |
M2ants |
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Bonehoard |
Site of the Horn of Quintus.
Legends say the dead walk there. |
M3felix |
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Breach |
Noun – a collapse of a criminal business due to intrusions by
law and order e.g. Dreckbourn. |
M2ledge |
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Brynveran, Lord |
Penalised harshly for concealment of income. Seems to be several years, even decades,
ago. |
M2tax |
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Cadge |
Someone who acquires something through begging. Ginny is a cadge, Issyt is a cadger. This is not consistent with other evidence
– perhaps a cadger is slang for a controller? |
M2ginny |
Cadger
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Beggar? Perhaps a
slang for a controller or ‘fixer’?
Hammerite terminology? |
M3b1 |
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Carpenter, Brother |
Hammerite guard at Cragscleft. Reported a commotion [possibly Nammon escaping] to the west
when repairing the stocks. Are these
normal stocks or something else?
Another example of a name being a title rather than an actual
name? |
M3nammon |
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Cash pit |
Informal – gambling den?
Contains dealers. |
M2ledge |
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Cedric |
Steward of Bafford’s household. |
M2cook, M2memo |
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Cloudstone |
Precious jewel.
Sceptre one is six inches, teardrop-cut. One of the finest of its type |
M2ants |
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coldstone |
(Criminal?) Slang for stone esp. damp, cold stone i.e.
underground. |
M2dom |
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Commissioner of Taxes |
Overall responsibility for collection of taxgelt for the
Baron. Position implies an organised,
developed department. |
M2tax |
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Cook |
Cook in Bafford’s household.
Seems to be responsible for finding ingredients himself at
Stonemarket. Chastised by Bafford for
inadequate cooking. |
M2cook |
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Cragscleft |
Hammerites known to be eager to take back top level of haunted
mines. How is it known? Hammerite speeches or orders of
equipment? Holy water font – why was
it put there? Hammerites seem to
accept the dead there – aware of the danger but actually seem to be slightly
blasé. Example of Hammerite doctrine
or simply a relaxing of standards or familiarity breeding contempt? |
M3holywatertip, M3nammon |
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Crystal |
Used as decorative sculpted element |
M2ants |
Cutthroat
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Murderer esp. slitting throats with razors. E.g. Sennet. Hammerite terminology? |
Mb31 |
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Cutty |
Thiefs-pawn. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 4, Cell 6].
Palms scalded daily. |
M3b4 |
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Dates |
Format e.g. 3/24/34, 4/3/34, 4/10/34. Format possibly M/DD/YY. Seems to be Year 34. Abbreviation of a longer number or true
figure? If so, maybe years since
accession of Baron? At least 4 months
in year. If Bafford keeps regular
accounts, then a week has 7 days, and the third month has 28 days. Is this consistent with a lunar calendar? |
M2ledge |
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de Perrin |
Partnership in antiques business “Grimworth and de Perrin”. |
M2ants |
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Deirne |
Whore. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 3, Cell 7].
Shorn and branded. Release
intended. How does the punishment
match the crime? What are the
criteria for release? |
M3b3 |
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Dellin |
Ladytaker. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 1, Cell 4].
Scalding. Why does his
punishment differ from that of Possum?
Severity of crime? |
M3b1 |
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Dikket |
Heretic. . Held in Cragscleft [Cell Block 3, Cell
2]. Sour Mash. Released upon recantation and informing –
informing upon other heretics?
Released – not returned to the Order?
Contacts with Garrett – how?
Casual acquaintance or deeper relation? Knew location of Cutty – prisoners allowed to talk? Or saw Cutty going into Cell Block 4? |
M3b3, M3cellblocktip |
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Dominic |
Employee/contact of Bafford.
Involved in his shady businesses.
Speaks an abnormal dialect similar to Pagan. Contact between Bafford and his shady businesses. Sent to Ginny by Bafford to sort out
falling revenues. A busy man – maybe
has other clients? Some form of
connection with Bafford over Ramirez and debtors. |
M2dom, M2ginny |
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Dreckbourn |
Disturbed by Hammerite intrusions. Several patrons (2+) arrested and imprisoned, as well as a
dealer. Patronage has declined
recently. Falling profits. Interest |
M2dom |
Falsetale
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Presumably a liar?
Hammerite terminology? |
M3b3 |
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Felix |
Thief. Speaks slightly
reminiscent of Dominic. Criminal
dialect? Has debts that can be paid
off by stealing the Horn of Quintus.
Obtained a map from “some dead old bugger” – during one of his
jobs? Confident – believes the sound of
the Horn will lead him to it. Why
does he leave a map in case something happens? Seems to be well acquainted with Cutty – friendly relationship,
almost as if friends. |
M3felix |
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Fendon |
Owned by Bafford. Cash
pit and liquor net. Guard contingent
given a token – for use there? |
M2ledge |
Firelighter
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Arsonist? How does
this relate to fire boys? |
M3b3 |
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forgey-chained |
(Criminal?) Slang for ‘forged’ i.e. wrought out of metal. |
M2dom |
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Friehalt, Julian |
Commissioner of Taxes. |
M2tax |
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Gelland |
Thief. Held in Cragscleft
[Cell Block 2, Cell 5]. Wrist broken. |
M3b2 |
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Ginny |
Visited by Dominic and terrified into finding ways to prevent
Hammerite intrusions through “Fear of Flattening”. Loyal “cadge” to Bafford for many years. |
M2dom, M2ginny |
Goldlender
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Ursurer? One who lends
money at extortionate rates of interest?
Does this indicate a Hammerite doctrine against the lending of money
at interest? Might imply conflict
between Hammerites and bankers. |
M3b3 |
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Graft |
“to graft” – to steal money through dishonest auditing and accounting
fraud. |
M2ledge |
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Grimworth |
Parternership in antiques business “Grimworth and de Perrin” |
M2ants |
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Grimworth and de Perrin |
Company dealing in “Fine Antiquities and Precious
Relics”. Shop for viewing. |
M2ants |
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hammer-hearts |
(Criminal?) Slang for Hammerites |
M2dom |
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Hammerites |
Intruding in Dreckbourn – Hammerite doctrine disapproves of
cash pits and similar legal or semi-legal enterprises? Arresting patrons and dealers. There are means of preventing them
investigating. History/Theology:
the Master Builder provided aid when mankind was in need. Provided hearth i.e. heating and roof-beam
i.e. building when cold. Provided pot
and cauldron e.g. the production of metal to make the cauldrons? Provided spear and shield when
attacked. How come we see no other
mention/appearance of spears or shields?
Yet in second verse of hymn mention a hammer as a weapon of war rather
than shield – progress? Note that it
says the Builder “taught” of these things – i.e. provided the knowledge. Hammerites believe that their technology
is divinely inspired? First verse of
hymn is the Builder’s contribution to mankind. Second verse is the utilisation of that technology, all through
the use of a hammer. |
M2dom, M3pray |
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Heretic |
Presumably one who disagrees with elements of Hammerite
doctrine. What degree of dissent is
allowed before it is classified as heresy? |
M3b3 |
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Holy Water |
Specially-blessed holy water font in top level of Cragscleft
haunted mines. What is holy water
used for other than combating the undead?
Baptism? Does all holy water
come from specially-blessed fonts, or are there other means of gaining
it? How is the font/water blessed? |
M3holywater tip |
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Horn of Quintus |
Valuable horn.
Rumoured to be in the Bonehoard.
Known to echo – how? Magic? |
M3felix |
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Housekeep |
Informal – “housekeeping” i.e. cleaning |
M2memo |
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Ink-and-glaze craqudare varnish |
Valuable decorative varnish |
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Inquisitor, Brother |
Hammerite at Cragscleft.
Connected with punishment esp. bonds – Nammon escaped from the bonds
while his back was briefly turned. Is
the name his actual name or a title?
If so, what is an Inquisitor [religious heresy] doing presumably
torturing/flogging a common criminal?
Perhaps Inquisitor in the sense of questioner through torture, or just
a torturer. Seems to have been administering
a flogging, but also conducting an interrogation. Or is “interrogation” a euphamism? |
M3nammon |
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Inspector |
Employee of the Baron involved in collection of taxgelt. Possibly an auditing function. Recent practice of giving a bonus for
discovering undisclosed income has improved enthusiasm of scrutiny. Position implies a developed structure
within which the auditors operate. |
M2tax |
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Issyt |
Cadger. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 1, Cell 9].
Caning and sour mash. Died as
a result of “righteous punishment” – flogging/caning? Possession of Garrett’s “Lucky Hand of
Glory”. |
M3b1 |
Jackablade
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Knifeman? e.g.
Wrendal. Hammerite terminology? |
M3b1 |
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Julian Friehalt |
See Friehalt, Julian |
M2tax |
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Keybond, Brother |
Hammerite guard at Cragscleft charged by ? to organise a
search detail for Nammon. Could the
name Keybond indicate a position rather than a name i.e. the brother in
charge of the keys controlling cells?
What precedents are there in monastic orders? |
M3nammon |
Ladytaker
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Rapist? E.g. Dellin.
Hammerite terminology? |
M3b1 |
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Lamb |
Meal – implies existence of domesticated sheep and thus
pasture land. Local or imported? |
M2cook |
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Latton |
Falsetale. . Held in Cragscleft [Cell Block 3, Cell
3]. Tongue pierced – appropriate
punishment. Factory work – why aren’t
criminals working in the factory while Garrett is there? |
M3b3 |
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Lion |
Lion-paws are decorative features on furniture |
M2ants |
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Liquor net |
Informal – bootlegging?
Illegal smuggling and distribution of spirits? |
M2ledge |
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Lisalle |
Patron at Dreckbourn.
Arrested by Hammerites. |
M2dom |
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Measurements |
Imperial – “feet”, “inches”, “inch”. |
M2ants, M2dom |
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Meat |
Lamb. Long interval of
storage. |
M2cook |
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Milordy |
(Criminal?) slang for “Lord”, i.e. a term of respectful
address |
M2dom |
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Misa |
Vandal. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 4, Cell 4].
Whisking and factory work.
What is whisking?
Whipping/flogging with lighter cords?
Why is the punishment different to that of Potsol? Severity of crime? |
M3b4 |
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Nammon |
Jackablade. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 2, Cell 8].
Flogging. Died as a result of
“righteous punishment” – flogging/caning?
Escaped from his bonds while Brother Inquisitor briefly turned his
back. Stole half the contents of the
evidence box – where was it and how did he get to it? And why only half? Why the discrepancy that he escaped but is
noted as having died? Attempt to
cover up escape so as not to loose face?
Points to a certain slackness of adherence to rules. Said to have been interrogated rigorously
– to find out what? |
M3b2, M3nammon |
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North districts. |
Several districts – a general term for the northern districts
of the City? Bafford has (presumably
criminal) interests there. Victoria
working as a thiefs-pawn. |
M2ginny |
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Pearline and Onyx |
Semi-precious lining (for wooden surfaces?) |
M2ants |
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Possum |
Ladytaker. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 4, Cell 1].
Gelding. Why does his
punishment differ from that of Dellin?
Severity of the crime? |
M3b4 |
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Potsol |
Vandal. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 2, Cell 2]
Fingers crushed. |
M3b2 |
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Ryen |
Patron at Dreckbourn.
Arrested by Hammerites. |
M2dom |
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Seasons |
Spring |
M2cook |
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Sennet |
Cutthroat. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 1, Cell 7].
Razor finger removed, caning, and factory work. |
M3b1 |
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Sewers |
Route of entry into Bafford’s manor |
M2tip1 |
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Silver Birchwood |
Semi-precious wood. |
M2ants |
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Stonemarket |
Market, inc. food.
Recent shortages. Prices seem
to have risen by up to 50% |
M2cook |
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Sunnyfair |
Owned by Bafford. Cash
pit. Guard contingent given a token –
for use there? Site of retail
activity or profits used to pay for shopping trip? |
M2ledge. |
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Taffer |
“to taff” – to fool around esp. to against someone. |
M2ginny |
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Tarquis |
Dealer at Dreckbourn.
Arrested by Hammerites. |
M2dom |
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Tarquis |
Goldlender. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 3, Cell 10].
Nose cropped and factory work.
How does the punishment match the crime? |
M3b3 |
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Taxgelt |
Money levied through direct taxation. Made on first day of the month. Levied on all businesses. Inadequate submission is grounds for harsh
punishment. |
M2tax |
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Thiefs-Pawn |
Someone who pawns stolen goods, esp. with direct contact to
thief. |
M2ginny |
Topside
|
Slang – ‘aboveground’ |
M3felix |
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Tybal |
Whorekeep. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 4, Cell 8].
Died of flux i.e. fever. |
M3b4 |
Vandal
|
A person who wilfully or maliciously destroys or damages
property. Hammerite terminology? |
M3b2 |
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Vegetables |
Used in salads. |
M2cook |
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Victoria |
Investigated by Bafford through Dominic –a standard check on
new face. Subtle and secretive –
Dominic unable to find any information about her. Operating as Thiefs-Pawn in north districts, making connections
there. |
M2dom, M2ginny |
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Weirwood |
Type of wood.
Semi-precious? |
M2ants |
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Whore |
Prostitute. |
M3b3 |
Whorekeep
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Presumably a pimp.
Hammerite terminology? |
M3b4 |
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Wills |
Heretic. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 4, Cell 5].
Meditation – is this actually a punishment? Factory work. Why is
the punishment different to that of Dikket?
Less heretical? |
M3b4 |
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Wine |
Used in toasts |
M3felix |
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Wrendal |
Jackablade. Held in
Cragscleft [Cell Block 1, Cell 1].
Flogging and factory work. |
M3b1 |