Chapter the Ninth: Paris
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"We should look at the window before Vespers in case some harm is planned to the congregation," says Ines. Unconsciously touching the scar on her side from the boar's horn, she adds, "There was also the ticking in the armoury - the cages at the menagerie were opened by timed devices. Perhaps we must split up after all."
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"You are right," says Henry. "We must learn all we can before Vespers, as that is when things will begin. In that case, I will go with the group heading through the secret passage to the armourer's. I'm best suited to deal with any clockwork devices."
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"In that case I shall assist in examining the window," Lila says.
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And as it can be assumed that Ivan will accompany Dr North, Ines will remain with Miss Davenport. The remaining policeman should probably go with Dr North.
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This strategy having been made, the members of the party go their separate ways.
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Doctor North, Ivan, and the policeman arrive back at the secret passage leading to the armorer's chamber. It admits them easily; apparently anyone familiar with it is expected to pass without challenge.
The chest of unusual weapons and other arcane objects is no longer present. In its place stands a
mechanism taller even than the mighty Russian. It resembles nothing so much as a breaking wheel, that fearsome instrument of torture and execution favored in medieval times, and still sometimes used in less enlightened nations. However, it is not made of wood, but of various metallic substances of varying kinds, some dull and gray, others mirror-like. The whole rotates slowly, producing the sound which was heard outside the door. Curiously, although the room as a whole is quite dusty, the floor is completely clean for a hands-breath around the device, and even the air in its immediate vicinity is unusually clear. It is evident as well that a portion of the mechanism extends beneath the device, through the floor, to places unknown. Remarkably, the room has a peculiar odor, reminiscent of the atmosphere after a thunderstorm.
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At the Cathedral, it remains to be decided which of the two ladies will ascend the ladder and which will remain below to steady it.
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Doctor North, Ivan, and the policeman arrive back at the secret passage leading to the armorer's chamber. It admits them easily; apparently anyone familiar with it is expected to pass without challenge.
The chest of unusual weapons and other arcane objects is no longer present. In its place stands a
mechanism taller even than the mighty Russian. It resembles nothing so much as a breaking wheel, that fearsome instrument of torture and execution favored in medieval times, and still sometimes used in less enlightened nations. However, it is not made of wood, but of various metallic substances of varying kinds, some dull and gray, others mirror-like. The whole rotates slowly, producing the sound which was heard outside the door. Curiously, although the room as a whole is quite dusty, the floor is completely clean for a hands-breath around the device, and even the air in its immediate vicinity is unusually clear. It is evident as well that a portion of the mechanism extends beneath the device, through the floor, to places unknown. Remarkably, the room has a peculiar odor, reminiscent of the atmosphere after a thunderstorm.
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At the Cathedral, it remains to be decided which of the two ladies will ascend the ladder and which will remain below to steady it.
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Henry examines the mechanism, trying to fathom its purpose. "That smell...it's ozone, I think," he says. "Roterstein may be using electricity. I know Benjamin Franklin has done some experiments with it. It could be used as a source of power, perhaps."
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VictoriaSilverwolf wrote:At the Cathedral, it remains to be decided which of the two ladies will ascend the ladder and which will remain below to steady it.
OOC: Ines's strength and constitution are both 9, while Lila's are respectively 9 and 8. Could we conclude from that that Lila is a bit smaller than Ines? |
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Ines braces herself to hold the ladder.
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Henry examines the mechanism, trying to fathom its purpose. "That smell...it's ozone, I think," he says. "Roterstein may be using electricity. I know Benjamin Franklin has done some experiments with it. It could be used as a source of power, perhaps."
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Ines braces herself to hold the ladder.
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This is enough to reveal that a peculiar arrangement of small mirrors, cleverly colored so as not to be seen among the stained glass by an observer below, has been attached to the central image of the Virgin. Unless there proves to be additional time before she must descend, Miss Davenport will be unable to ascertain the purpose of this.
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"As I suspected," says Henry. "This device uses galvanism to deliver tremendous power far below. What lies beneath there, I wonder? The crypt? Catacombs? Whatever this machine is powering, its purpose must be fell indeed if Roterstein invented it." He looks for a way to disable the device.
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"As I suspected," says Henry. "This device uses galvanism to deliver tremendous power far below. What lies beneath there, I wonder? The crypt? Catacombs? Whatever this machine is powering, its purpose must be fell indeed if Roterstein invented it." He looks for a way to disable the device.
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The result is unexpected. Before it can reach its target, the bullet explodes with a tremendous roar and a blinding flash of light. Rendered briefly dazed by this event, Doctor North is not able to perceive exactly what occurs next; however, after a few seconds during which normal vision returns, it can be seen that the policeman lies upon the ground, face forward, in an apparently unresponsive state.
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Lila decides not to attempt to tamper with the mirrors while in such a precarious position and descends the ladder to report her findings.
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"That was ill advised," says Henry, kneeling beside the policeman and doing what he can to aid him, ready to use the Cauteriser if necessary. "I will have to find a safe way to disable the mechanism."
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"Violette DuPray is playing as a false Saint," says Ines. "This image is likely to be false revelation. At least we can alert the clergymen to its presence."
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The fellow is alive, with no obvious injuries, but does not respond to any stimuli. It is not immediately clear what technique, if any, might restore his senses.Mr. Handy wrote:
"That was ill advised," says Henry, kneeling beside the policeman and doing what he can to aid him, ready to use the Cauteriser if necessary. "I will have to find a safe way to disable the mechanism."
"What we do about thing, Master?" Ivan inquires in a deep voice.
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