==Finding the Document==

The second document was found Thursday evening, August 20, 1936, by [[Henry Armitage]] when he returned to his office after a late dinner. The document was neatly but obtrusively tucked under his desk blotter. After reviewing the contents of the document, he contacted [[Cyrus Llanfer]]. The two of them called the rest of the Inquiry (save Mrs. Pickman and Dr. Sprauge) for a meeting which lasted several hours through the morning.

Like the [[Document 1|first document]], Armitage confirms that the writing is his own and in the style of his rough notes. (His rough notes are usually collated and typed up by Llanfer for the Inquiry's permanent files.) However, he doesn't recognize any of the references in the notes nor does he have any recollection of writing them.

Members of the Inquiry met with the [[:Category: Investigators|investigators]] on Sunday, August 23rd, and gave them this and the other document.

==Contents of the Document==

This document consists of two pages with much clearer handwriting than the first document.

The first page has a blood splatter. There is writing in ink and pencil on both sides of the page.

The second page is written in a much more casual tone. On the back side, under a piece of tape, is a small charm that depicts the sun.

Khthon, Cthonic,Thyssia - of the earth/underworld, deities of the underworld, rites to commune with the gods. Seems to say rites to commune with gods of the earth/underworld.

==Notes from the Document==

''This space is for the investigators to fill out with their discoveries.''

There is a book called the [[Tears of Azazoth]], which sounds like it should be destroyed but is almost impossible. It sounds very dangerous. -[[Matthew Deveraux|MD]]
Can we use [[The Red Box]] to gain access to the Tears of Azazoth, or vice versa? The two items: same, different. -[[Mariette Finnley|MF]]

There is [[The Ciazarn Bros. Travelling Circus|a circus and the strong men]] (possibly hostile), something we all should check? -MD It was checked out in [[The Ciazarn Bros. Travelling Circus Events]] and
[[The Farm House]].

[[NELAA|The New England League of Amateur Astronomers]] may be something that [[Agatha Pickman|Ms. Pickman]] may be involved with. Also [[NELAA|Thomas Ognine]], NELAA's president. -MD

An encyclopedia salesman of the name Philip (or possibly Philips) mentioned the [[Helping Hands]] service group which is not the same as Freemasonic groups like the [[Circle Rite Lodge]] although they pretend to be. They are actually satanic and the salesmen has a problem with them. -MD

Something about vehicles, possibly with Massachusetts license plates, driving to a hospital. -MD

[[Category:Document 2]]

Seamus Archer

2013-03-30T03:32:12Z

Brian: /* Investigative */

==Character Snapshot==
'''Occupation:''' Antiquarian

'''Drive:''' In the Blood

It's always been this way with me.

I see something unusual; out of the ordinary, and I'm suffused with this desire I cannot even be sure I can put into words. I just know that I find myself...well, "possessed" to acquire it.

I remember when I was 13, when I went into the Ward Bookshop, and found myself in amongst towering bookshelves, the scent of aging, moldering books filling my nose with that peculiar tickle that only an old tome can lend to one's sense of smell. It was there, in that back corner of the shop -- that oh so *peculiar* book. A crumbling leathery cover (was it leather? I rather think it was some exotic creature whose skin was divested from its body. Or...?). Inlaid metallic bindings. Oh, and that creaking when I only barely lifted the cover...!

Old Man Ward found me back there, just...reveling in the book, though I'd yet to even open it. He demanded me to leave the back corner -- "there's nothing for a *boy* like you," he rasped, pointing at me with his cane. Oh, but there was, and meekly walked from the corner to the other side of the bookstore as he rumbled and muttered about the foolishness of youth.

I had to see that book again. Had to; looking back on it, I'm rather surprised at what I did, pushing with all of my might against one of the bookshelves, causing it to topple to the next one, and then another, like great wooden dominoes. I feigned a shriek of pain -- "Oh! Help, I am trapped, please!!"

And as Ward, alarmed, came stomping over to the toppled bookshelves, I snuck from my spot between two bookshelves (themselves threatening to undo my plan by toppling on me), rushed as quiet as possible to that back corner, grasped that book, and made for the door with all haste.

If Old Man Ward ever knew I had taken the book, he never said. He never could -- for as he reached the spot where I supposedly was buried under the shelves, the bookshelves where I had hidden fell on top of him. They said he died immediately.

But I had the book. My first of many curiosities.....

'''Connection to [[Thomas Fell]]:''' Mr. Fell and I share a similar interest in the acquisition of various rare and unique items. I am convinced that he has several things that would help to complete several collections that I am actively working to complete. He suspects the same things of me, I am certain. Do I? That would be telling, wouldn't it?

'''Current Status:''' Alive, Sane

==Pillars of Sanity==
* The depth and exquisiteness of the object d'art.
* Knowledge is the water that can slake the world's thirst.

==Sources of Stability==
* [[Agatha Pickman|Mrs. Agatha Warren Pickman]], philanthropist.
* Rose Kransky, cleaning lady

==Abilities==

===Investigative===
'''Academic:''' Archaeology 2, Art History 4, Cthulhu Mythos 2, History 4, Languages 2 (Toltec, French), Library Use 4, Occult 2

'''Interpersonal:''' Bargain 3, Cop Talk 3, Credit Rating 4, Reassurance 4, Streetwise 1

'''Technical:''' Evidence Collection 2

===General===
Conceal 10, Disguise 10, Filch 15, '''Firearms 2''', '''Fleeing 6''', Health 8, Sanity 7, Stability 8, '''Scuffling 4''', Sense Trouble 3, '''Weapons 2'''

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