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Post by FunkyWaltDogg on Jun 20, 2009 15:37:36 GMT -5
This is the thread where we will collect clues'n such. Maps:Grounds:  First Floor:  Second Floor:  Third Floor:  Updated by Squashua with 750px images |
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Post by FunkyWaltDogg on Jun 20, 2009 15:38:17 GMT -5
Documents:
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Post by FunkyWaltDogg on Jun 20, 2009 18:59:39 GMT -5
Post anything you like into this thread, I'll edit important items into the first couple posts if they're wanted.
Looking at all the maps together for the first time, it seems obvious that the "hidden space", which is also present in the kitchen on floor 1, is for plumbing.
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Post by Oats on Jun 21, 2009 0:35:41 GMT -5
Various mind-fuckeries:
- food rots quickly
- shutters slam shut
- crazy women hear voices
- apparitions apear and cause people to perforate walls
- general sense of unease and unwelcome-ness in the house
- murderous dumbwaiters
- badly-plastered-over artwork of daemons
- missing small animals
- chandaliers drop on people, causing extreme pain
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Post by Obbi on Jun 24, 2009 22:24:39 GMT -5
-20 foot diameter, semi-soft mound of dirt three foot high on the northern side of the fence
-weird hole filled with rocks on the western side of the fence
-Upbeat piano likes to break the ice with some swingin' music
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Post by Squashua on Jun 25, 2009 8:30:37 GMT -5
Regarding cutting and pasting clues, you may cut and paste a clue (or text) verbatim if it is possible to read the complete text aloud in it's entirety (for example, "the suicide note" or "the entry from Aaron's Journal"), otherwise you must paraphrase (for example, "The Journees of Brandon Dubois" or "Beatrice's Journal").
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Post by Mr. Embark on Jun 29, 2009 1:52:41 GMT -5
Beatrice's Journal:
Nothing really important written in it.
The side of pages have strange looping doodles, which are symmetrical and varying(not very precise though).
Beatrice seems unhinged due to the writing
Started in 1885
Talks about various family members: Her husband(Aaron), Some bastard (Allen/Allan), whore of a daughter (Virginia), and fear of her daughter/grandson.
Family Tree found in bible:
____ represents a missing value.
Starts with Erich Dubious.
The left branch reads as follows:
Erich Dubois (1762 - ____) was married to Lydia Bishop Kent (1765 - 1793)
They begat
Jonathan Dubois (1787 - ____) who married Elanor Douglas (1794 - ____)
They begat
David Dubois (1803 - ____) who married Mary Closson (1813 - ____)
They begat
Sarah Dubois (1828 - ____) and Allen Closson Dubois (1832 - ____)
The right branch reads as follows:
Erich Dubois (1762 - ____) married Elizabeth Colsby (1782 - 1812)
They begat
Henry Wadsworth Dubois (1802 - ____) and Brandon Hewitt Dubois (1807 - ____)
Henry married Priscilla Dudley (1804 - ____)
They begat
Aaron Dubois (1827 - ____) and Elizabeth Dubois (1832 - ____)
Aaron married Beatrice Jones (1832 - ____)
that fine squash?
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Post by Oats on Jul 6, 2009 8:31:37 GMT -5
Would there be any way to make us all admin/moderators of this thread so that we could edit each others' posts? Archaeological Volume: An archaeology volume published in 1880 by Miskatonic University Press, written by a Dr. Richard Penhew.
Holds a scientific report on findings made in the excavation of a small Pennacook Indian mound located west of Exeter.
The book is dedicated to Bertrand Hamelin, who was severely injured during the course of the excavation, and who is credited with first discovering the mound, located on the Dubois family property.
You would need someone with a greater archaeological expertise to confirm it, but you believe nothing significant was found at the dig site. Article on Dubois History - Possible Secret Room According to the articles, since the early Dubois family held such a high stature with Exeter, the idea came to investigate volumes on the history of the town itself. Late evening Thursday, you locate History of Rockingham County, 1836-1912, published in 1914. There are a number of references to the Dubois family here, including notice of the efforts put forth by Henry and Aaron toward the incorporation of the city of Exeter in 1850 along with their early interest in furniture manufacture, which came to prominence in the area in 1859. Most of the information is of a civic nature and holds little interest, however one story about the war hero Aaron Dubois mentions speculation that he had once been a link in the underground railroad and had kept a secret room in the basement of the Dubois home to this end. Births, Deaths, Other Newspaper Articles: ===========================
New Hampshire Herald
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1873
A birth announcement for Henry Wadsworth Hamelin, son of Bertrand and Deborah Dubois Hamelin.
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Article from The New Hampshire Herald dated 1878.
An accident yesterday, at the site of an archaeological excavation west of Exeter, has left one man seriously injured and two others suffering from minor cuts and bruises.
Bertrand Hamelin, who is credited with the discovery of the Indian mound being excavated, is resting in Exeter Hospital recovering from multiple injuries and broken bones stemming from the accident. Apparently, a large iron tripod, used to support a heavy block and tackle, slipped down the side of the earthen mound, troppled over and trapped the unfortunate Mr. Hamelin beneath it. Workers at the site can give no explanation for the accident, but a spokesman for Miskatonic University, which is in charge of the dig, has announced that despite the accident, work will continue as scheduled.
Mr. Hamelin, a business graduate of the University, is married to Deborah Dubois, daughter of local Civil War hero Aaron Dubois and presently resides on the Dubois property where he first discovered the mound. Doctors have not released details regarding his injuries, but he is listed in fair condition and expected to recover.
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Article from The New Hampshire Herald dated 1898.
It was announced today that Beatrice Dubois, wife of the late Aaron Dubois, died yesterday as the result of a fall in her home, Her daughter, Virginia Dubois, said the older woman had been in poor health for the last few years and was kept confined to the house. She apparently stumbled and fell while descending the staircase in the family home. The Dubois name is well-known in Exeter. Earlier members of the family were instrumental in the incorporation of the city, and the name Dubois can be found on many public buildings including the public library and art museum.
Mrs. Dubois is survived not only by her daughter Virginia, but by a grandson, Maurice, and another daughter, Deborah, now residing in Bangor, Maine. Private services are scheduled for tomorrow and the body will be interred in the family plot located on the Dubois property.
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1911
An obituary announcing the death of Virginia Dubois from natural causes.
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New Hampshire Gazette
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1852
An obituary for Elizabeth Dubois, who died at the age of 20. No cause of death is given.
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1859
An obituary for Priscilla Dudley Dubois. Death was attributed to pneumonia. She is survived by her husband, Henry, and her son, Aaron.
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1861
The paper lists men who have joined the Union forces. Captain Aaron Dubois is among them.
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A story dated September, 1862, tells of Captain Aaron Dubois' citing for heroism at the second Battle of Bull Run.
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1863
An obituary announcing the death of Henry Wadsworth Dubois, "from a mercifully brief illness."
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Article from The New Hampshire Gazette dated 1863.
Allen Dubois, of the Exeter Dubois', died yesterday in his home, the result of an accidental, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the stomach. The accident was reported by Captain Aaron Dubois, a cousin of Allen, presently home on leave from the Union Army.
According to the report, Mr. Dubois was cleanmg the pistol in an upstairs room of the Dubois mansion when the weapon accidentally discharged, striking him full in the stomach. He expired before a doctor could be summoned. Graveside services will be held at the family home.
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Article from The New Hampshire Gazette dated 1866.
It was learned today that Captain Aaron Dubois is dead. His body was found late yesterday evening in the woods near his home apparently the victim of a freak hunting accident. Having left the home earlier in the day, the family became worried when he did not return in time for dinner. A gunshot had been heard earlier in the afternoon, but was thought that Mr. Dubois had been firing on game. The grim discovery made later showed that Dubois, while stepping through a tangle of briars, had apparently fallen, causing his rifle to discharge, and killing him instantly.
Aaron Dubois, besides being well known for his military exploits in defense of the Union, is also well-remembered for his intensive efforts to incorporate the city of Exeter and his unfailing devotion to public causes. These include helping to establish the city’s first library and its first art museum.
Captain Dubois' widow was unavailable for comment. Funeral arrangements have not yet been made. Journees Summary: Introduction
This is written by Henry Wadsworth Dubois in tribute to his younger brother, "a hale and hearty man who could never resist a challenge," and, among other things, tells of Brandon's sudden death in 1847. It mentions the book was incomplete at the time of Brandon’s death and that a limited edition of fifty copies will be printed and distributed to friends, family, and public institutions.
Foreward
From here on, the book is written by Brandon, and in this section describes how he was "commissioned" by his brother to travel to Europe and beyond in search of antique furnishings, works of art, fine woods and carpets, tapestries, and anything else that would add to the value and prestige of the family home. At the same time, he hoped to find time to do some exploring and hunting.
Chapter I
This chapter describes the trans-Atlantic voyage by clipper ship. Brandon tells of a gigantic waterspout seen by the crew and passengers on the third day of the voyage.
Chapter II
Arrival in London. The early parts of the chapter are concerned with the time spent at auctions of art and furniture while in the city. Later in the chapter he describes some of the finer dining establishments to be found in the city.
Chapter III
Leaving London, Brandon writes of a short trip to the north of Scotland where he investigates an ancient oval enclosure built of granite rocks It is presumed to have been built by a Celtic tribe, the mystery being its vitrified interior. Inside, the granite has been melted by intense heat into a glass-like glaze. This would require temperatures in excess of 1300 degrees C. No normal fire could possibly produce this effect. While returning through the south, Brandon stops near Dumfries where he selects a huge European oak from a stand of trees about two miles west of town. This lumber will be used to refurbish portions of the house.
Chapter IV
Sailing across the English Channel, Brandon arrives in Paris. Here he chances to meet a rare book dealer he describes as a "very mysterious fellow." Brandon purchases an unnamed volume from the man and makes an appointment to meet him the following evening to view some other rare volumes. The next morning, the book dealer’s shop is discovered open and looted, and the old man’s body later found floating on the Seine.
Chapter V
This chapter contains a lengthy description of Brandon’s travels through central and eastern Europe on his way to the Near East. While in Transylvania, he receives an opportunity to visit a mysterious castle high in the mountains, but at the last minute is forced to decline due to time considerations.
Chapter VI
While in Beirut, Brandon meets an old Muslim who tells him the legend of a nameless city constructed long before people walked the earth, and now forgotten to mankind. The old man claims to know its location and Brandon briefly considers mountmg an expedition before dismissing the idea. Brandon spends several weeks in and around Syria and Palestine, collecting carpets, tapestries, imported woods, and many other items for the Dubois household.
Chapter VII
While in Cairo, Egypt, Brandon visits the Sphinx and experiences a vision. He does not describe what he saw, but does mention that the night before he had taken the opportunity to sample a small bit of hashish purchased from his hired guide. From a dealer in Cairo, Brandon purchases a shipment of exotic woods brought from the interior of the continent. Among these pieces are large blocks of dense, black wood called ebony. Brandon also tells of the purchase from this same dealer, of a fetish, stolen from one of the tribes of the interior. Brandon describes it as being about a foot tall, carved of wood, and studded with metal nails. It is in the likeness of an ugly, squat demon.
Chapter VIII
In this chapter, Brandon describes the first portion of a safari to equatorial Africa in search of big game. He is particularly interested in reports of a strange, purple brown, deer-like animal, said to be known to the tribes of the interior.
It was at this point in the writing of the book that Brandon was stricken by his fatal illness and his story ends rather abruptly while halfway through the hunting expedition. |
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Post by Squashua on Jul 6, 2009 8:39:17 GMT -5
There is no such feature for threads alone.
edit
I am going to delete any extraneous posts of mine from this thread.
HERETOFORE UNMENTIONED GAME MECHANIC
It helps to have multiple characters examine similar clues in that one might catch something the other had missed. It is up to you to determine what clue(s) may contain something further that the reader (Charles included) may have skipped over.
An excellent and blatant example of this would be the archaeological volume, though other examples may exist.
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Post by Oats on Jul 28, 2009 23:40:11 GMT -5
Books we have
In the hotel
EDIT: Now with estimated units of approximate hours for the average joe (i.e. 0 skill)
Nameless book - Confusing text, likely of middling length - 3 hours
Beatrice's Journal - shortest, 1 hour
Bertrand's Journal - Ends pre-severe injury - likely of middling length - 3 hours
Post-War Diary of Aaron Dubois - Started by Ben/Wildcat already, 2 hours
Allen's Diary - huge fucking tome, 6 hours, shitty handwriting
Readin' skills
Danny boy - 21
Roger dodger - 17 - bonuses for business/some math
David the farmer - 17 - bonuses for religious texts
Henry Christian Slater - 40 - bonuses for sloppy writing, prose
Binyamin - 67 - close second
Charles - 80 - reads the fastest, currently tired
EDIT: 5 books, 6 people.
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Post by Oats on Jul 28, 2009 23:59:54 GMT -5
Where we found the things we found
Books!
Art!
Weapons/Gear?
Things we found by room we found them in
Main Floor Library!
Third Floor Library!
Third Floor Bedroom!
Third Floor Master Bedroom!
Outside!
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Post by Squashua on Jul 29, 2009 0:33:45 GMT -5
Items in "Books we Have" are Keeper-approved.
FWD had the genius idea of hooking us all up via IM for the question-answering.
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