Dicks at the Docks

Overview

Locations: Southampton docks, and The Greedy Kraken pub.

Key Themes: Supernatural visions, the WeiB Maus (WM) shipment, and confrontations with the McCloughlin family.

Focus Areas: Imelda's vision and connection to the Goddess Bast, AV's deeper secrets, and the unfolding conflict at Dock 10a.

Key Events and Developments

Imelda's Vision: The Medjay and the Goddess Bast

Imelda experiences a vivid vision of a desert battlefield, where she stands among the Medjay, a group she identifies as her brothers and sisters.

The Leader (her mother):

• On a camel, clad in elaborate armour, delivers an inspiring speech: "Today, we stand where no others dare... Let them come with the armies of Hell, for we will not be broken. When this day is ended, brothers and sisters, we will meet again in Heaven or on the field of victory."
• As the darkness spreads, the Meji fire arrows into it, but they vanish without effect.
• The darkness reveals itself as a massive, tentacled, gelatinous entity of teeth and claws.
• The ground breaks apart beneath them, and her mother is consumed by the darkness.
• Imelda flees to a statue of Bast, where a pure white cat appears behind her. As she reaches out, the cat vanishes.

In Hospital

After her vision, Imelda is unconscious in the hospital, her eyes glowing faintly.

• Jacob: Prays in Hebrew while holding her hand, seeking comfort for her condition.
• Sarah: Though still critically unwell, her heart rate and respiration are stabilising, though her prognosis remains uncertain.

Arcanus Veritas Revelations

Mr Grey's Identity: It is revealed that Imelda's father, Kenneth O'Connor, is the head of AV. He informs her that the City of Gold and Amber exists in another realm, where a dangerous Goddess is trapped. Releasing this entity could have catastrophic consequences.

WeiB Maus Investigation:

• The group learns the shipment is arriving at Dock 10a, carried by a cargo ship named Sjávardreki (Icelandic for Sea Dragon).
• AV intelligence suggests Olaf Christensen, associated with the shipment, frequents The Greedy Kraken pub.

The Greedy Kraken Pub

A warm, inviting pub with a small walled garden accessed through a back door.

Intel on Olaf and the Sjávardreki:

• Jonah: A charming aspiring sailor with his eyes set on the Sjávardreki. He hints Jacob might find work aboard the ship, setting the stage for Jacob's infiltration.
• The pub's signature drink is the "Greasy K," a thick, black, frothy pint.

Confrontation at Dock 10a

The Scene: The dock is busy, with multiple cars pulling up as the Sjávardreki docks at 7:50 PM. One car carries a McCloughlin family goon alongside a large, butch woman in rolled-up sleeves. Many individuals are visibly armed.

• Jacob's Infiltration: Disguised as a worker seeking employment (suggested by Jonah), Jacob sneaks onto the ship but is quickly discovered. The large butch woman calls him into a back room for questioning.
• Encounter: While waiting outside on the docks, Zara and Imelda are approached by two individuals. They reference Zara (the Oracle), with one referring to "Old Daddy" not giving up the throne so easily. The large butch woman identifies herself as part of the McCloughlin family - Claire McCloughlin.

Other Developments

Glenwald: A small town in northern Germany is mentioned as a significant location for White Maus. The Sjávardreki is heading there next

Unfolding Mysteries

• Imelda's Connection to Bast and the Amber City: Her visions suggest a deep link to the Goddess Bast and the Amber City, with hints that her lineage or abilities may play a role in events.
• WeiB Maus Shipment: The shipment on the Sjávardreki is central to the group's investigation, but its ultimate purpose and connections to AV and the McCloughlins remain murky.
• The Goddess in the Amber City: Mr Grey's warning about the Goddess trapped in the Amber City raises concerns about her potential release. How does this tie to AV's broader goals?