Tensions Betwixt New Friends

Overview

Locations: Southampton and Oxford.

Key Themes: Visions of the Amber City, Arcanus Veritas involvement, and revelations surrounding Mr Grey.

Focus Areas: Developing the group's connection to Arcanus Veritas, uncovering the significance of White Mouse (Weiß Maus), and personal connections to the supernatural.

Key Events and Developments

Telegram from Arcanus Veritas

A cryptic message is received from Arcanus Veritas, referencing the potential to weaponise the Weiß Maus drug (WM):

• Interaction between silicon residue and WM: Could it be weaponised?
• A second message, seemingly from Ellen, suggests using WM as a weapon against creatures.

Dr Bradley's Visit

Dr Bradley meets with Imelda at Southampton Hospital:

• Secrecy: Arcanus Veritas refuses to disclose information about what happened during the group's stay at the Psychiatric Ward. Bradley claims to have done her best to "get us out of the ward," despite Arcanus Veritas's secrecy.
• Imelda's Uniqueness: Acknowledges the group's special abilities, singling out Imelda as "a bit more special." Mr Grey has taken a particular interest in Imelda and requests a personal audience with her in Oxford.
• On the Weiß Maus Investigation: Bradley urges the group to drop the investigation into WM, suggesting it's too dangerous for their current skill level. She recommends handing it over to another AV team.

Visions and Dreams

Imelda's Recurring Visions: Continues to see images of the White Cat and the Amber City. Shares details of her visions and the Sages of Bahu with Jacob, but their significance remains unclear.

Imelda's Dream:

• Dreamt of sailing down a river and encountering the White Cat on the shore.
• As she approaches, the sands turn to water, and she floats into the air.
• Floating islands appear, and the cat guides her to an island with Clarendon House (Arcanus Veritas HQ).
• The building is abandoned and dusty, but she finds a door with a fogged glass window and a plaque reading "Mr Grey."
• Inside a circular room lined with statues, she sees a figure in a grey suit, revealed to resemble her deceased father, Kenneth O'Connor. He says, "We have very much to talk about."

The State of the Group

• Sarah: Critically unwell and unconscious, her large form now seems small and fragile. A single tear rolls down her cheek, reflecting her emotional state despite being unresponsive.
• Jacob and Imelda: Share research on Imelda's visions and notes about the Sages of Bahu, though they struggle to grasp their full significance.

Dr Bradley's Deal with Zara

Dr Bradley visits Zara (The Oracle) and uses mysterious powers to compel her to promise:

• Not to hurt Jacob or Imelda.
• Zara claims she has no intention of harming the group.

Unfolding Mysteries

• Mr Grey's Interest: Why does Mr Grey consider Imelda "a bit more special"? What is the connection between Mr Grey and Imelda's deceased father?
• Weiß Maus as a Weapon: How can the interaction between silicon residue and WM be weaponised, and against which creatures is it effective?
• White Cat and the Amber City: What is the White Cat's role in guiding Imelda? How does the Amber City connect to AV and the group's mission?
• Dr Bradley's Powers and Agenda: Bradley's visit to Zara reveals her ability to influence others, but her motivations remain unclear. Why is she so invested in protecting Jacob and Imelda?