Icon
Cthulhu Background

Session 20

Meet the King of the Gods

Overview

Locations: Police Station, and Jackson Elias's Funeral at the Cemetery.

Key Themes: Cult influence, disturbing funeral events, and expanding alliances.

Focus Areas: Interpersonal connections, revelations from the funeral, and Corpse Elias's attack.

Key Events and Developments

Spa Day for Imelda and Abigail

Massage Instead of Sauna: Due to the risk of damaging Imelda's camera eyes, the pair opt for massages instead of the sauna.

Imelda Shares Her Dreamwalking: Abigail learns about Imelda's dreamwalking abilities during their time together.

Suspicious Valet: A young white man appears to be staring at them. He drives away in a Ferrari belonging to Madam Slughorn, raising questions about his intentions.

Visit to the Police

Lt. Martin Poole: Imelda and Abigail meet with Lt. Poole, who proves to be a surprisingly kind and reasonable individual. Poole shares that Cpt. Robson's promotion stemmed from the Hilton Adams case, but Poole himself is not a fan of Robson and suggests keeping an eye on him.

Abigail Involves Her Lawyer: Abigail brings in Gerald Butler, her lawyer, for additional support.

Young boy: Imelda and Abigail encounter an unusual young boy named Jupiter Maximus, who claims to have known Jackson Elias. He wishes to accompany them to his funeral later today.

Jackson Elias's Funeral

Cemetery Setting: The cemetery is filled with white tombstones, many from WWI, highlighting a solemn and historic atmosphere. Jonah Kessington greets the attendees as the funeral begins.

Attendees:

  • Mr. Carlton Ramsey: Executor of Jackson's estate.
  • Miss Willa Sligh: Ramsey's assistant.
  • Miss Miriam Atwright: Likely connected to Jackson's literary or academic pursuits.
  • Miss Libby Raleigh: Knew Jackson (referred to as "Jacky") when they were younger.
  • Mr. Sam Raleigh: Jackson's step-brother, heading to Cairo for an expedition.
  • Paparazzi: A group hovers nearby, and Rebecca Showsenberg gives Jupiter Maximus her card, offering assistance with the Hilton Adams case.

Disturbing Events in the Cemetery Hall

Smoke and Fire: As Jackson's body is being laid to rest, Imelda smells smoke and hears cries of "fire" from outside. Investigating, she discovers a fire near the main door.

Corpse Elias Awakens: Jackson Elias's dead body leaps from the coffin and attacks the priest, shocking everyone present.

Imelda and Jupiter: Use a pew to ram the door open, assisting with the escape.

Abigail's Controversial Choice: Leaves three individuals to die inside the hall with Jackson Elias's raised corpse.

Notable Symbols

Jupiter's Ring: It depicts a tree, which when turned upside down resembles a ram's head. The ring was gifted to him by his mother, and appears to have some healing capabilities to the wearer.

Unfolding Mysteries

Corpse Elias's Attack: How did Jackson's body reanimate, and who or what orchestrated the horrifying incident?

Cemetery Fire: Was the fire a coincidence, or was it part of a deliberate plan to disrupt the funeral?

Hilton Adams Case: Will Rebecca Showsenberg's card provide new leads into the murders and disappearances linked to the Bloody Tongue?

Handwriting?