Maiden Voyage to Glenwald

Overview

Locations: Aboard the Sjávardreki.

Key Themes: Supernatural origins, time travel conspiracies, and dangerous interpersonal dynamics.

Focus Areas: Imelda's connection to Bast, Jacob's telekinetic abilities, the spread of Weiß Maus, and events aboard the ship.

Key Events and Discoveries

Supernatural Origins and Conspiracies

Imelda's Connection to Bast:

• Bast is an Egyptian goddess depicted as a cat figure. Imelda has been chosen by Bast to protect the world, aligning her with a sacred purpose.
• Imelda's "dream walking" connects her to the Shadow Realm (Dream Walk place), where an evil being is imprisoned.

The Hounds of Hell:

• These creatures prevent time travel to stop the Evil Being (referred to as Lilith) from being released.
• The Sages of Bahu originally came to this world to lock Lilith away.
• Someone is using Weiß Maus to time travel and weaken the Hounds by spreading the drug and diluting their forces.

Jacob and Imelda's Bond

Jacob: Reveals he was raised in Germany, deepening his bond with Imelda.

Imelda: Shares news of her father being alive and her experiences with dream walking.

Events Aboard the Sjávardreki

Lenny and Jenna: Two mobsters among the crew, and appear to be romantically connected.

The Lamb Stew Incident:

• The crew suffers mass food poisoning from a dish of Yoppsuppe (lamb stew), creating chaos as many become violently ill.
• Amid the turmoil, Harold Svenson (a crewmate celebrating his birthday) falls overboard.
• After a frantic rescue, Harold is saved, but the event creates further havoc among the crew.

Handwritten Note: A mysterious note inviting Imelda and Jacob to Harold Svenson's birthday party is slipped under their cabin doors.

Zara's Manipulations: Zara, revealed to be aboard the ship, shows Harold a newspaper clipping of Imelda, Jacob, and Ellen escaping the psychiatric ward, sowing suspicion and distrust.

Telekinetic Anger: Jacob's telekinetic abilities manifest with increased strength, seemingly fuelled by anger, further complicating his emotional state.

The Captain's Gift: The captain gives Jacob a brown package containing a carved wooden dolphin with Jacob's name engraved on it, hinting at some connection to Icelandic folklore or his personal journey.

Other Clues

• Freedom of the Sea: A handwritten book found aboard the ship tells the story of a young Icelandic boy who discovers he can transform into a dolphin, only to realise his true home is back in Iceland.
• Newspaper Clue: The group finds a hint in a newspaper pointing to a sewage treatment plant at 7 PM, suggesting a next step in their investigation.

Sarah's State

Sarah remains critically weak, going 12 days without food or water, deepening concerns for her survival.

Unfolding Mysteries

• The Role of Weiß Maus: The drug is central to a time travel conspiracy aimed at weakening the Hounds of Hell and freeing Lilith.
• Bast and Imelda's Role: Imelda's connection to Bast and her role as a protector of the world suggests she may be pivotal in stopping Lilith's release.
• The Shadow Realm and the Dream Walk: What is the full extent of Imelda's abilities and her connection to the Shadow Realm?
• Zara's Manipulations: Zara's presence aboard the ship and her spreading of misinformation could create further complications for the group.