SurvivorThe woman nervously twitches her head, trying to keep her face away from you. Her clothes, shoes and weapon are covered in fresh blood.
YOU[Examine the survivor]
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"
Abelard"It will be done, Lord Captain... Hey!" Abelard takes a step toward the woman. "Who are you and where are the rest of the survivors? Your planet has been visited by a Rogue Trader, the true owner of this world — who among you shall answer before His Lordship/Her Ladyship?"
Survivor"Rogue... Trader? Could you be the ones who wander among the lights in the sky? If so, the elders... The elders will answer. I could take you to them. Past the horrors that lurk in the shadows of this place."
AbelardAbelard nods pensively. "Lord Captain, did you hear that? The poor woman mentioned elders. This is a good sign. Perhaps the survivors managed to preserve at least some resemblance of hierarchy. All that remains is to find them among the rubble."
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"
SurvivorA hoarse, sickly voice spits out one word after another: "Ingrid... An unworthy servant of His, born and raised in the deep bowels of this hive."
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"
Survivor"I drew the short straw. Went to look for water and medicine for brothers and sisters of mine, but found more — found you! Perhaps..." The woman turns pensive and starts uncomfortably swaying from side to side. "...such was His divine will? I must take you, yes... Take you to the shelter! The elders. They will explain everything. I just have to show you the way..."
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"
SurvivorThe woman turns her head but doesn't even look at the body. "He did not. The corridors of our blessed polis are overflowing with danger. People die. The dead should rest in peace. This one does not. Which is why I wanted to take him to the shelter."
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."
SurvivorThe scout nods in agreement. "In a world ravaged by darkness and shackled by ice, you can trust only yourself and the Emperor. And if the Emperor wanted him to die, who am I to defy the Exalted One?"
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."
SurvivorThe woman smiles dryly. "Of course. Praise to the Emperor of all things — and his crimson light!"
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YOU"I have no time for you."
SurvivorShe shrugs. "May He be merciful to you, and light the path in the darkness with his crimson light..."
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YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"
SurvivorThe woman's wandering gaze suddenly fixes on you. "Perish in His crimson flame!"
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YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 2 of 5
SurvivorThe woman's gaze is wandering about your figure but cannot focus. Her clothes are stained by dark red blotches, both old and recent, and the frostbitten hands are covered with rags and bandages. The bag at her feet is bulging with supplies and a stubber barrel is sticking out of it at an awkward angle.
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 3 of 5
SurvivorIt is difficult to say whether the survivor lies or is telling the truth. The corpse at her feet is relatively fresh, and the traces on the body could be caused not just by a knife but by any slashing weapon.
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
Survivor(sequence)
Cassia"Your words fill the hive's hallways with slate-grey smoke. I cannot see the truth through it — only the dark intentions of your soul."
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Entry point 4 of 5
SurvivorJudging by the traces left on the body and by rigor mortis, the man perished a short time ago. There are fresh marks on his arms, legs and chest — narrow, deep, bloodless. Some were inflicted posthumously.
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above
Survivor(sequence)continues where this line first appears above
Entry point 5 of 5
Survivor"Who is here?" A thin woman turns to the sound of your footsteps. Her lips are quivering and her gaze wanders. She is tightly clutching a bloody knife in a three-fingered hand.
YOU[Examine the survivor]continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What an atrocious way to greet your lord/lady and master/mistress! Seneschal, deal with this rabble!"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Who are you?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"What are you doing here?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Did this man die by your hand?"continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I don't believe a single word that comes out of your mouth."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"Take me to your shelter."continues where this line first appears above
YOU"I have no time for you."continues where this line first appears above
YOU[Attack] "You are insane!"continues where this line first appears above