When Bad Things Get Worse

Overview

Locations: Glenwald Kläranlage.

Key Themes: Confrontations, tragic losses, and critical discoveries about Weiß Maus.

Focus Areas: The group's investigation into the distribution of Weiß Maus and its connection to the water supply, alongside the devastating fallout of Danny's rampage.

Key Events and Developments

Arrival in Glenwald

Group Members: Ellen, Danny Hastings, and Anthony "Tony" Glenn, all newcomers to Glenwald, aim to regroup with other AV members at the central statue.

Danny Hastings:

• Built like a brickhouse, with a divine sense guiding him, and missing one eye.
• Carries a golden coin that determines his actions, often influencing his already intense demeanor.

Encounter with Urchins

A young pickpocket: Targets the group, leading them to a rundown house.

Danny's Brutality:

• Demands the children open the door. Hearing no response, he kicks the door in, crushing the child beneath it.
• Flipping his golden coin, which lands on a golden skull, Danny becomes more menacing, standing on the door as the child struggles to breathe.

Ellen's Intervention: Enters through a window, disorienting the children with a flash of light. The group gathers necessary supplies and continues to the central statue.

Mission at the Kläranlage (Sewage Treatment Plant)

The Plan: After regrouping, Danny, Zara, and Anthony split from the main group to investigate the Kläranlage along the river.

Observations:

• Few workers present, many held hostage by thugs.
• Inside a large hangar, they discover a plane being loaded with Weiß Maus, intended for transport.
• Overhear senior individuals discussing plans in German, though the group is unable to fully understand. They suspect the drug is linked to contamination of the local water supply.

The Operation

Gaining Disguises: The group sneaks around the plant and dispatches two thugs, stealing their outfits for disguise.

Danny's Reckless Distraction: Drives a truck towards the hangar, planning to jump out before impact. However, his seatbelt gets stuck, trapping him as the truck crashes into the hangar. The collision triggers a massive explosion, obliterating the hangar and the plane.

Deeper into the Facility

Zara and Anthony's Progress: Using their disguises, they navigate deeper into the facility, dealing with threats along the way. They reach the Water Supply area, where they successfully stop Weiß Maus from being introduced into the water system.

Confrontation with Electric Weapon: A man wielding a large, unusual electric weapon attacks the pair. Despite his wild firing, Zara and Anthony manage to kill him and secure the area.

Danny's Return: A loud banging on the heavy metal door heralds Danny's arrival. Injured but glowing faintly, Danny bursts into the room, his body and mind now fuelled by Weiß Maus. His immense strength drives him into a frenzied rampage, destroying pipes and valves while pursuing Zara and Anthony.

Tragic Loss

Anthony's Escape: Slips under pipes and escapes through a doorway.

Zara's Death: Danny catches up with Zara, and with his White Mouse-fuelled strength, raises a crowbar and strikes her down, killing her.

Anthony's Departure

The sole survivor, Anthony escapes with:

• Artefacts and information gathered during the mission.
• A thick book bound in soft leather, the significance of which is yet unknown.

Unfolding Mysteries

• The Leather Book: What is the book's significance, and how does it tie into Weiß Maus and the group's investigation?
• Danny's Transformation: How did White Mouse affect Danny's body and mind so drastically? Was his coin tied to his descent?
• Weiß Maus's Purpose: How does its connection to the Hounds of Hell and time travel factor into the broader conspiracy?