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Incoming: Diamond Rush 💎!

If you need to catch up on anything or Diamond mine your way through a book, although this won’t be your last chance, I hope you all enjoy!
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I can’t say what’s happening but the Fawn makeup in TDR is still there for me.
At one point people’s premium choices disappeared because they were bought during a DR, but you shouldn’t be having that problem.
The best I can recommend is just waiting? Quit out of the app completely and see tomorrow if the fawn makeup still doesn’t appear. If so, contact RC (even if they may/may not get back to you to let them know) and at that point you’re left waiting until the February update to see if it’s fixed.
I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. And I hope you’re able to get it back.
heyyy I'm just wondering if anyone else is having this issue with tdr?? at the end of chapter 3 I bought the fawn make up option but as soon as I got to chapter 4 it was gone and no longer in my wardrobe. I even restarted the whole book but I'm still having the same problem. It's annoying me cuz I spent diamonds on it and I really liked it too lol
If anyone played TDR in this update and can help, feel free to reply! I'll reblog!
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Ah, yes...October has finally arrived Thank you for tagging me !
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Guide to the Versailles Characters
MC: Renée de Noailles, daughter of the Marquis de La Fayette
-> 20 years old -> Can choose to be... ▞ Altruistic: Will help her friends and family, serve the King and country, and give without regard to consequence ▞ Calculative: Considers what’s best for herself and others, cleverly and patiently thinking out her moves ▞ Hedonistic: Pleases herself and other by embracing the moment and senses
Alexandre Bontemps
-> 37 years old -> Has no wife or children -> Is wealthy -> Works under King Louis XIV ▞ Is a valet ▞ Right hand man of the King ▞ Second most important man in France -> Is blackmailing MC to enact his plan
King Louis XIV
-> ??? years old -> Referred to as the “Sun King” -> Son of Queen Anne -> Is married to Maria Theresa ▞ Have a son together -> Louise is his mistress ▞ Have a child together -> His retinue contains... ▞ ??? -> Being in his retinue will result in... ▞ Having access to the King himself ▞ Others will view them as a spy; will not be accepted
Queen Maria Theresa
-> Looks to be around 20 years old -> Is a lonely but beautiful woman -> Knows various languages -> Her retinue contains... ▞ No one -> Being in her retinue will result in... ▞ Having no friends in Prince Philippe’s retinue
Prince Phillipe de France
-> ??? years old -> Has the best parties -> His retinue contains... ▞ Chevalier Philippe of Lorraine ▞ Catherine de Gramontis, the Princess of Monaco ▞ Armand de Gramont, the Count of Guiche -> Being in his retinue will result in... ▞ Being on bad terms w/ Queen Maria Theresa
Louise de La Valliere
-> 20 years old -> Is a good and loyal friend -> Said to have great influence over King Louis XIV -> Chevallier Philippe of Lorraine is plotting against her -> Her retinue contains... ▞ ??? -> Being in her retinue will result in... ▞ Having access to King Louis XIV ▞ Possibly on bad terms w/ Dowager Queen Anne ▞ Possibly on bad terms w/ Prince Philippe’s retinue
Dowager Queen Anne
-> Frowns upon parties -> Her retinue contains... ▞ Bonne de Pons d’Heudicourt -> Is beautiful but also looks wild -> Has a sadness around her -> Being in her retinue will result in... ▞
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September 2022 Update - S1: Ch 1, 2
If y’all want any historical facts about the real people behind the characters portrayed in this book, look at @luminouslumity ‘s blog!
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Chapter 1: Valuables of Versailles
Setting - In a small village not far from Paris, 1665
• Default name Renée
• Renée de Noailles, daughter of the Marquis de La Fayette �� Is 20 years old ♔ Her father is Guillaume ♕
Has an elder brother ♕
His wife passed when Renée was young ♔ Her aunt is Suzanne ♕
Is Renée’s maternal aunt ♕
Is planning to let go of most of her house staff ♖ The staff has worked many years w/ her ♖ Says it’s b/c they are thieves ♗ Renée is actually the one who has been stealing ♘ Is trying to help her father & her pass by w/ items she steals ♘ If someone found out > they'll be impoverished & disgraced
• Renée thinks to herself that yet another day has come where she pretends to be someone else, until a sudden visitor derails her train of thoughts... ♔ The visitor… ♕
Arrived in a carriage branding the coat of arms of King Louis XIV ♕
Is Alexandre Bontemps ♖ is 37 years old ♖ Has no wife or children ♖ Came to visit Renée’s aunt ♗ The reason is to look for the new milliner near her residence ♘ Wants to bring samples to the King and the court ♘ Their work is said to be the finest hats outside of Paris ♘ Recently said to have come from India ♙ Made the trip through the Suez Canal ▞ Newly opened ▞ A feat of engineering from the Ottomans ▞ Remarkable in means of trade, travel, and for France ♖ Is valet to King Louis XIV ♗ No simple valet ♗ Right hand man of the King ♗ Second most important man in France ♗ Has a lot of fortune ♖ Has a good memory for faces ♖ Is one who listens more to prayers than to actually pray
• With Alexandre’s arrival, Renée tries to change into something more elegant but starts to think about how her dress has filled over time, much like her family’s fortune. ♔ Lost all their fortune due to her uncle, her father’s elder brother ♕
Alexandre knows of this and the La Fayette’s have no money ♖ He witnessed this council & the punishments that were delivered ♕
Renée: “King Louis was but a boy when the rebels rose against him, his mother Queen Anne who was his regent, and Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister of France. My father’s elder brother joined the rebels. My father had no interest in politics. All he cared for was my mother, and his grief for her passing.” “When the rebels lost, we lost everything.”
• Excusing herself, Renée goes to one of the rooms to see if she can steal something. However, Alexandre catches her and claims he now owns Renée. ♔ Renée will now have to obey and do Alexandre’s bidding ♕
Alexandre plans to sponsor Renée for her to go to court ♖ His plan is use Renée as a spy ♗ She will spy on places inaccessible to Alexandre ♖ Chose Renée b/c... ♗ She’s vulnerable ♗ Her manners ♗ Her education ♕
Looks at Renée as if she is a pawn and he is the chess player
• Alexandre: “No one who serves the King bleeds. It’s not permitted, not in Paris.”
• King XIV’s court is referred to as the “Sun Court”. ♔ During the summer, the court will reside at Versailles ♕
Is a hunting lodge ♕
Is currently under construction ♔ In the fall, the court will reside in Palais-Royal in Paris ♔ Renée... ♕
Doesn’t know much about King Louis XIV ♖ Knows more about his father, King Louis XIII ♕
Has heard stories about court all her life ♖ Doesn’t believe them all to be true or 100% accurate
• After eating, the family and Alexandre head off to where the milliner resides. ♔ Renée can choose to go w/... ♕
Her father & aunt... ♖ Suzanne will warn her not to have an affair ♖ King Louis XIV has a mistress ♕
Alexandre... ♖ Warns her to be careful in court ♗ Has watch how she acts ♗ Has to watch how she speaks and with whom ♗ Rumors are likely to spread otherwise
• After a short trip, they arrive at their destination. ♔ The village is... ♕
Not far from Paris ♕
Small but beautiful ♕
Has a chapel ♖ Smells of incense and beeswax ♖ Renée asks Alexandre if the court is religious ♗ Many worship the golden calf ♗ More are still devotees of Dionysus or Apollo ♗ King Louis and his mother Queen Anne are Gallic Catholic ♗ Most of the court attends chapel daily ♗ King Louis’ wife, Queen Maria Theresa is Muslim • “Do I eavesdrop?” (11💎) > Renée hears part of a confessional Priest: “I understand what you are saying. But it’s been a long time since I was friends with Jacques-Bénigne.” Man: “You went to school with him.” Priest: “He now hears the confessions of the Sun King himself, King Louis XIV, God’s blessing on all of France! I am but a humble man at a small country church. I don’t meddle in politics!” Man: “Tell him to convince Louise de La Valliere that she’s damned.” Priest: “King Louis has been involved with his mistress for 4 years. I doubt he’ll set her aside at his preacher’s say-so.” Man: “Donations can be easily lost.” Priest: “…I will write to him.” ♔ The man in the confessional is Chevalier Philippe of Lorraine ♕
Is part of Prince Philippe de France’s retinue ♕
Smells of spicy bay leaves and cinnamon ♕
He’s described by... ♖ Renée as having a wicked smile ♖ Armand as having the eyes of a devil, the smile of an angel ♖ Catherine as having a mind dirtier than Michel Millot ♕
Many throw themselves at his feet
• There’s a commotion outside of the chapel, causing Renée to go check. She finds the Master of the Horse telling someone to get away from a stallion as he’s still unbroken. ♔ The Master of the Horse works under the King ♕
The stallion is meant for King Louis XIV ♖ King Louis loves his horses ♗ Has many transported to him from all around the world ♘ Prefers Lusitanos ♘ Has thoroughbreds from England ♘ Has Arabians ♔ The horse is spooked by the feathers on Catherine’s hat ♕
Settle the horse and save the man (18💎) ♖ Renée meets the siblings, Armand and Catherine ♗ Their official titles are... ♘ Catherine de Gramontis, the Princess of Monaco ♘ Armand de Gramont, the Count of Guiche ♗ Their father was Marshal Antoine de Gramont ♗ Both belong to Prince Philippe de France’s retinue ♘ His household has the best parties ♘ The prince has an eye for opulence and quality ♗ The siblings mention Michel Millot ♘ “Who?” ♙If Renée wishes to know, she should read L’Escole des filles
• Finally Renée catches up with her aunt, and they head of to the milliner’s hat shop. ♔ Smells like precious spices & wealth ♕
Precious spices = cinnamon and cardamom ♕
Wealth = wool and glue ♔ Renée sees Bonne ♕
She describes Bonne as elegant, wealthy, and wild ♖ In court, Bonne says she is not considered a beauty ♖ Renee concludes it feels Bonne is being hunted ♗ Renee feels this is why Bonne carries around a sadness to her ♕
Speaking to Bonne, Renée finds out... ♖ Her name is Bonne de Pons d’Heudicourt ♖ She is part Queen Anne’s retinue ♖ She was sent to investigate the new milliner ♖ Her father is alive ♗ He doesn’t consider traits such as “wild and free” to have value
• Alexandre finishes his task at the milliner and takes Renée to get fitted for dresses, which he will send her measurements to the Sun Court and to Paris.
Chapter 2: Glory to the Sun King
• Alexandre and Renée are on their way to Versailles. ♔ Renée vows to free herself from Alexandre’s blackmail & control ♔ Alexandre tells Renée details about their plan ♕
King Louis fears one of his ministers gaining too much power ♖ Could bring about another uprising ♗ The first uprising was the Fronde ♘ Happened when King Louis was young ♘ His cousins led other aristocrats against him ♘ Happened so they could unseat him from his throne ♖ The men to watch out for currently are… ♗ All loyal men ♗ All self-made men ♘ Commoners who raised themselves to the highest echelons ♘ Used their intelligence to gain power ♗ Alexandre warns Renée that these men are ruthless ♗ They’re... ♘ Michel > Secretary for War ♙ Entered civil service as a lawyer ♙ Advocates for war with Spain ♙ A man more esteemed than loved ♘ Hugues > Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs ♙ Friend of Dowager Queen Anne ♙ A man of many vices ♙ Unflaged in his energy for work ♙ Negotiated marriage btwn King Louis & Queen Maria Theresa ♘ Jean-Baptiste > Minister of Finance ♙ Seized power from his predecessor ▞ By exposing his embezzlement ♙ Alexandre says he’s the only honest man in France ♕
Alexandre and Renée’s goal... ♖ Lessen these men’s personal power ♖ Make them unable to compete w/ the King



• Alexandre asks what retinue Renée will choose to join, and describes them to her... ♔ King Louis funnels funds so various households can live at court ♔ Renée will live, work, & draw her salary from one of these households ♕
King Louis XIV ♖ Easier access to the King ♖ Others will not accept Renée ♗ Will be viewed as his spy ♕
Queen Maria Theresa ♖ She is a lonely but beautiful woman ♖ Renée will find no friends in Prince Philippe’s retinue ♕
Prince Phillipe de France ♖ Has the best parties ♕
Duchess Louise de La Valliere ♖ Has great influence over the King, Louis XIV ♖ Is a good and loyal friend ♖ Can allow access to the King ♕
Dowager Queen Anne ♖ Frowns upon parties
Setting - Versailles, Summer of 1665
• Renée finally arrives at the summer hunting lodgeand is left in awe. ♔ Still under construction ♔ Is extravagent nonetheless ♕
Literally glitters—with light, with power, with gold ♔ To head to Renée’s room she has to take... ♕
2 flights of stairs up ♕
3 rights ♕
Straight until the Aphrodite statue ♕
Left ♕
Up another flight of stairs ♕
Her room is at the end of the hall
• During the evening, Renée tries to find her room but ends up lost. ♔ A white cat w/ one yellow and one blue eye, slinks past Renée ♕
Chase the cat (23💎) ♖ Cat’s name is Bostanji ♖ A woman runs up, searching for her cat ♗ The woman is Queen Maria Theresa ♘ Looks around 20 years old ♘ Her gem-dotted clothing signify she’s wealthy and important ♘ Has a Spanish accent to her French ♙ Makes Renée think she’s still new to court ♘ Has a lonely look to her as Alexandre said
• Renée, wanting to explain to Alexandre she got lost, goes outside to where the play is being held. ♔ The garden smells of tuberoses ♔ The is a play being held for entertainment ♕
Looks Greek-themed ♕
The Apollo actor then diverts his attention to Renée ♖ Asks Renée is she is part of Apollo’s court ♖ Accept the dance (23💎) ♗ The actor’s hands are dry and smooth, uncallused ♗ He smells of nutmeg, cloves, and roses ♗ Renée describes that The actor feels like the sun himself
• After the play, a peasant woman pushes through the crowd and confront the Apollo actor. ♔ Her face is red from tears ♔ She blames the actor for her son’s death ♕
Due to them being poor, he had no choice but to take any job ♖ When working at night, her son fell from the scaffolding ♔ The actor reveals he is none other than King Louis XIV ♕
Describes himself as... ♖ The Sun King ♖ God’s gift to France ♖ Queen Anne’s miracle ♔ A Swiss guard, on orders of King Louis, takes the woman away ♕
Renée wonders what will happen to the woman
• After all the commotion, a toddler starts to cry out. ♔ A woman is holding the young child ♕
She’s described as having a fresh and open face ♕
Is still a young woman ♕
She is Duchess Louise de La Valliere ♖ The King’s official mistress ♖ The King smiles at her like they’re old friends, platonic & familiar ♖ Claims Queen Anne had a part in her meeting her son
• Alexandre approaches Renée and asks if she has chosen which retinue she’ll belong to. (I chose Louise’s.) ♔ Renée will be lead back to her room, and converse with... ♕
King Louis XIV ♖ ♕
Queen Maria Theresa ♖ Has a son with King Louis ♖ Knew she wouldn’t marry for love ♗ Married to resolve the conflict btwn their two countries ♕
Prince Philippe de France ♖ ♕
Louise de La Valliere ♖ Says she could use a friend in court ♖ R describes her as beautiful and has a swaying gait ♖ Was 19 years old when she came to court ♖ Met King Louis b/c of Queen Anne ♗ Queen Anne arranged for her son to meet several girls ♗ Hoped this would divert his attention from his political marriage ♖ Queen Anne blames Louise for any wrong decision her son takes ♖ Wishes Louis wasn’t king ♗ Could let them have a chance at happiness ♖ Remarks Louis doesn’t look at her like a lover anymore ♗ Instead he looks at her like a friend ♖ Advises to make someone promise their marriage/love publicly ♗ Do this before doing anything privately ♕
Dowager Queen Anne ♖ ♔ Will warn Renée to be careful walking about the court at night ♔ The court will be eating shortly; almost 11PM
• The next day, Renée will have to formally introduce herself.
• The reason for the construction at Versailles is due to King Louis trying to accommodate the guests for his Party of the Delights of the Enchanted Island. ♔ Was planned for the previous year ♕
Maria found out about King Louis’ affair ♖ She was the last to know in court ♖ She felt humiliated
• It’s not appropriate to enter another’s bedroom lest one wants rumors to spread
• Making plans with Alexandre about how tomorrow will go, a sound cracks through the air—from right outside Renée’s window, in the garden. When asked what it is, Alexandre replies with “a gunshot.”
Vying for Versailles
~The Story So Far~
How will she gain independence and find love in the scheming court of Louis XIV?
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Special thanks to @save-the-sky for helping me with the overall design of this thread!
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Vying for Versailles
~The Story So Far~
How will she gain independence and find love in the scheming court of Louis XIV?
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Special thanks to @save-the-sky for helping me with the overall design of this thread!
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Episode 4
The One is slowly becoming a favorite of mine, mainly due to the hard work the artists are putting in this book.
Putting aside any theories I may have >.>
In just 3 episodes, we’ve gotten all these free options for MC.
And then we get the rest of the LIs with wardrobe changes as well?!
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April 2022 Update - S1; Ch 7, 8, 9
Chapter 7: On Crimes
Setting - U.S.A., 1909
• Delve into your memories. (26) ⧖ George and Theo are twins ⧗ George ⧔ ⧗ Theodora ⧔ Middle name is Anne ⧔ Is not musically gifted ✑ Hopes to get better 🝮 Theo keeps practicing 🝮 Wishes Eutrepe would one day bless her 🝱 Eutrepe is one of the Greek muses that presides over music ⧖ When they were 9... ⧗ George ruined a Christmas card Theo had made ⧔ Was for their mother ⧗ Theo grew up with a scar on her chin ⧔ The siblings fought over the card ⧔ A cup breaks > George throws it at Theo ⧔ Only time Theo remembers George was punished ⧖ On their 20th birthday, George comes back from Harvard ⧗ Has been at Harvard for 2 years already ⧔ Studying to become a lawyer ⧗ George gives Theo an emerald ring as a present ⧗ Theo would prefer it if George went back to Harvard ⧔ She does love her brother ⧔ This way her parents would notice and pay attention to her ⧖ Theodora’s try to arrange a marriage for her ⧗ Would be between her and Mr, Pellvyn’s son ⧗ The Pellvyns are a family of bankers ⧖ Theodora ran away from her home when she was 20
Setting - Undisclosed Town, 1914
• Starting the day off, Theodora feels it’s already off to a bad start since she got a splinter in her foot and found her brother’s ring. So in an effort to improve her mood, even by a little, she decides to take a walk as it’s still early morning.
Setting - Outside the town of Meper, 1914
• Her walk takes Theodora outside of the town, which she later learns to be is Meper. Theodora then finds the bodies that were hanged when John and her were arriving to town. • A man approaches Theo asking if she’s alright after seeing the corpses. ⧖ “Would you tell me about them?” (20) ⧗ The man’s name is Kristoff ⧗ Kristoff raised his sister ⧔ Their dad was a drunk ⧔ Their mother died of cholera ⧗ Theo inquires about the man and his connection to the deceased ⧔ They are his sister and brother-in-law ✑ Had just gotten married ✑ The woman was his younger sister, Marie 🝮 Worked as a cook in a good household ✑ Her husband was Stefan 🝮 Worked as a gardener at the same residence ✑ A week ago, Marie announced she was pregnant 🝮 Why they wouldn’t leave their home when Meper was seized 🝱 Why they were hanged and killed ⧗ After talking, Kristoff decides to cut down and bury their bodies ⧗ Theodora gets an idea to write an article ⧔ How Germans violated most treaties of The Hague Conventions
Setting - Meper, 1914
• Searching for Theodora as the time is close for Roberts and her to treat the Hauptmann, Friedrich has been running all over town. ⧖ Invite Friedrich to take a walk in the forest. (46) ⧗ Theo asks about Friedrich’s stutter and why it occurs ⧔ Friedrich tells her about his past ✑ Friedrich’s father is a major in the army 🝮 Was a strict and impulsive man 🝮 Tried not to damage Friedrich 🝱 So he’d have a career in the military 🝮 When mad, he’d lock Friedrich in the attic 🝱 Physically abused his wife ⧗ Friedrich reveals his father and Neumann are sort of friends ⧔ Hierarchy of German soldiers is... (in order) ✑ Major ✑ Hauptmann / Rittmeister ✑ Oberleutnant
• When botharrive back to town, Neumann scolds Theodora about her morning walk. ⧖ To her, Neumann’s voice resembles chains rattling ⧖ Should Theo want to walk around again... ⧗ Needs to inform him and receive permission ⧗ Someone has to accompany her
• Neumann takes Dr. Roberts and Theodora to the Hauptmann. ⧖ The Hauptmann is referred to as Herr Ritter ⧖ As Hauptmann tries to force his advances onto Theo... ⧗ The room smells of illness, sweat, and alcohol ⧖ After being examinied, Neumann asks Hauptmann’s condition ⧗ John says Hauptmann will die within 2 weeks
• While examining the Hauptmann, Theodora loses her ring that George gave her in Herr Ritter’s room. ⧖ Good relationship w/ Neumann > gives back the ring ⧖ Bad relationship w/ Neumann > will not give back the ring
Chapter 8: On Realizations
Setting - A village on the way back to Himworde, 1914
• On the way back, in order to try to terrorize the trio, Neumann orders young German soldiers to kidnap the men and shoot them if they try to resist. ⧖ Eva runs out to try and stop the soldiers from taking her husband ⧗ Has a newborn child ⧗ Her husband is being sent off to the mines ⧖ Neumann orders Friedrich to shoot the woman and her child ⧗ Friedrich refuses > Neumann tries to shoot her instead ⧗ Eva makes it inside the house, saving herself
• The trio decide to stay back and help Eva tend to her wounds. ⧖ Friedrich smells of pine needles and...? ⧖ Friedrich doesn’t like the sight of blood ⧖ John says that’s he’s from England
• After waiting for a couple of hours, the three are heading back to Himworde.
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• Theo catches up with Lawrence and then with Yoke, after she’s arrived back. ⧖ “How long till your family comes home?” (55) / “I’d like that.” (30) ⧗ Theo tells yoke about her family and her situation with them
• Later in the evening, Yoke rushes into Wauters’ home informing Theodora that Bruno is missing...
Chapter 9: On Searching
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• With Bruno missing, Theodora helps Yoke search for him. But in order to do that, Theodora recruits Lawrence and John and asks Yoke what happened after their picnic together. ⧖ When Yoke got home, she found her father lying on the floor ⧗ Suspected the tea he’d been drinking was spiked w/ a sedative ⧖ She looked for Bruno everywhere but couldn’t find him • Knowing time is of the essence, Theodora goes with someone to recruit Friedrich for his help. ⧖ Friedrich’s last name is Blumhagen ⧖ Friedrich favorite spot is away from the soldiers ⧗ Typically behind the bakery ⧖ Questioning Friedrich... ⧗ One of the German soldier’s guns was stolen the night before ⧗ All three go to talk to Kurt, the German soldier in question ⧔ Find he is not the culprit of Bruno’s kidnapping
• Having no clues, the group decides to question any and all neighbors about any suspicious activity they might have seen. ⧖ One of the nosiest neighbors, says Emil van Velde did it ⧔ Emil revealed to Madame Vermeiren (the nosy neighbor)... ✑ His little girl, Fleur was dying due to an illness ✑ In order to save her, he had to make an exchange 🝮 Was told a pure, innocent soul could save Fleur 🝮 Why he took Bruno • The group rushes to Emil’s home and finds him just in time. They then try to stop Emil and succeed, allowing Yoke to be reunited with her son. ⧖ “Sounds great.” (44) > All 5 have tea at Yoke’s home to relax ⧗ John asks Yoke for Earl Grey tea ⧗ Friedrich states... ⧔ He was worried Theo would be hurt ⧔ He feels like he’s known her for a long time ⧗ John is wary of cats because they don’t like him very much
Theodora
~The Story so Far~
As she remembers the past, she thinks back…to the day she became immortal.
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March 2022 Update - S1; Ch 4, 5, 6
Chapter 4: On Fears
Setting - Paris, 2019
• Lachance breaks Audrey’s thoughts by asking how she is, bringing her back to the present. ⧖ He addresses her as “Madame Fleming” ⧖ Audrey lights a cigarette ⧗ Apologize > Lachance says he doesn’t mind the smoke
Setting - Belgium, 1914
• After hearing the scream, Lawrence and Theodora rush towards it to investigate. ⧖ At a small village, before arriving to Himworde ⧗ German soldiers are rounding up women, children, and the elderly ⧔ Due to all the healthy, young men going off to the army ⧗ Distract the officer. (11💎) ⧔ Theodora can distract the German officer ⧔ He won’t find one of the young woman they failed to gather ⧗ The Officer orders the gathered group to start walking ⧔ One of the women doesn’t ✑ Her son was already taken to the war front ✑ She kills herself instead of being driven out of her home ✑ The young woman is also her daughter ⧔ If saved > young woman will bury her mother
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• Going back to Himworde, Theodora can spend time with…. ⧖ Roberts (19) ⧗ Theo and Roberts talk ⧔ She learns... ✑ The hospital shouldn’t be affected in any way ✑ If the German soldiers need anything, Roberts has to go ⧗ When Roberts leaves ⧔ Theo feels as if she’d been hypnotized ⧖ Yoke (19) ⧗ ⧖ Continue looking around (No one) ⧗ Theo meets Friedrich, trying to console a crying girl ⧔ Freidrich can speak German and English; not French ⧔ Miss Janssen is a teacher at the orphanage
• The next morning, Yoke visits Theodora at Miss Wauters house. ⧖ Theo asks about the injured soldier from the hospital ⧗ Thomas is present ⧗ Yoke informs her that he is still alive ⧔ Yoke doesn’t believe he will make it >Thomas laughs ✑ He asks if they truly believe that • After Thomas and Yoke leave, Theo decides to work on her articles at the house. ⧖ Taking a break, Theo takes a walk and finds herself at the hospital ⧗ She goes to look for Roberts ⧔ Asks about the soldier ✑ Roberts avoids talking about the soldier ✑ He lists all his other patients ⧔ Asks for a possible interview ✑ Roberts refuses • John Roberts has a citrus scent to him that Theodora picks up on.
Chapter 5: On Enemies
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• Some time passes since Theodora, Lawrence, and the German soldiers arrived at Himworde. ⧖ Both journalists have enjoyed there ⧖ The people and the German soldiers have learned to co-exist ⧗ Still if the Germans don’t get their way > they become violent
• Taking a walk outside, Theodora encounters the injured soldier she met at the hospital. ⧖ She approaches and talks to him ⧗ The soldier is Belgian ⧗ Is wrapped in bandages, but looks healthy ⧗ He thanks people like Dr. Roberts for him pulling through ⧗ He mentions having been told he has another 10 years to live
• Shocked by this discovery, Theodora heads back to Miss Wauters’ home. ⧖ “I’ll stay.” (102💎) > Theo stays in Lawrence’s room ⧗ Lawrence likes to take walks ⧗ He will gift Theo a necklace ⧔ On one of his walks, Lawrence came across a small shop ✑ Run by a man named Benjamin ✑ Sold handmade jewelry from Benjamin ⧗ Lawrence has a scar on the left side of his chest
• Lawrence loves to eat lemon candies.
• Towards the evening, Theodora is sitting downstairs reading when Thomas comes down, asking her if she’ll go to the tavern since John Roberts is playing. ⧖ Ask Thomas a question about Dr, Roberts. (8💎) ⧗ “Who is he?” ⧔ Thomas asks what does Theo mean ⧔ Theo in turn states John Roberts... ✑ Doesn’t come across as a friendly person ✑ Considers people “petty and stupid.” yet works as a doctor ✑ Plays the piano to raise the spirits of the townspeople ⧔ Thomas mutters that Theo is drawing the wrong conclusions ✑ Alludes to Theo not having the full picture ⧔ Actually replies it’s more of an occupational hazard ✑ Theo doesn’t believe this is the whole truth
• At the tavern... ⧖ Roberts isn’t actually there ⧖ Peter beckons Theo over ⧗ There’s a giant bruise on his face ⧔ A German soldier punched him ✑ Because he refused to pour them a beer ⧔ She asks Peter if he’s willing to leave ✑ The Netherlands still maintains neutrality ⧖ Friedrich is sitting alone > Theo sits next to him ⧗ Peter starts to suspect that Theo could be a spy ⧔ B/c she sat next to a German soldier ⧔ Theo questions Peter ✑ ‘Do you believe every soldier wanted to be part of this war?’ ⧗ Friedrich came to hear John play the piano ⧔ Why are you alone? ✑ ⧔ Do you like music? ✑ He does ✑ He plays the violin and sings a little ⧗ A man bumps into Friedrich, trying to start a fight > Friedrich leaves ⧔ Catch up with Friedrich and return the book to him. (22💎) ✑ Friedrich finds a cat and pets it 🝮 Theo is allergic to cats; as well as Friedrich 🝮 As a child, Friedrich had a cat 🝱 Named Wulfred the third 🝱 Nicknamed “the Uncatchable” 🝱 Scratched him all the time 🝮 Theo as a child had a canary 🝱 Named Josie 🝱 Liked to sing 🝱 One day her brother let Josie fly away ✑ Theo believes (and still does) George hated her and Josie ✑ As a result of chasing him, both return to the tavern
• Back at the tavern, a German soldier enters looking for Dr. Roberts...
Chapter 6: On Changes
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• When the German soldier looks for John Roberts at the tavern, Peter informs him the doctor is not there. The soldier turns to leave. ⧖ Theo muses he seems like a fire, ready to consume everything ⧖ Upon spotting Friedrich, the soldier approaches him and Theo ⧗ He smells of disinfectant--acrid and suffocating ⧗ Friedrich stiffens upon seeing the soldier and him approaching ⧖ A moment later, John appears ⧗ The soldier introduces himself as Albert Neumann ⧔ Is the oberleutnant ✑ Is not a patient man ✑ Friedrich considers him a dangerous man ⧔ Friedrich warns Theo to be respectful ⧗ Both men talk ⧔ John asks for Theo’s help finding Yoke ✑ Needs her to treat the Hauptmann who is sick
• Theodora takes Dr. John Robert’s to Yoke’s house. Upon finding her, they explain the situation but Yoke refuses. ⧖ She does not wish to leave her family should something happen ⧖ Theo volunteers to go instead ⧗ John agrees
Setting - An undisclosed town, 1914
• After packing, both Roberts and Theodora are taken to another town. While traveling, Neumann reveals some information. ⧖ People were publicly executed by hanging ⧗ Due to not obeying to leave their homes ⧖ The towns that have been seized by Germany... ⧗ Are left to the Landsturm to administrate ⧗ The soldiers will be moving to the front
• Upon arriving to the town where the Hauptmann is, a soldier takes John and Theo to an uninhabited home. ⧖ Looking around, Theo concludes it had been empty for some time ⧗ Previously occupied by a couple & their 3(?) year old daughter ⧖ Theo asks how John cured the soldier ⧗ He replies it was more the soldier’s willpower letting him pull through ⧖ John Roberts theorizes that Theodora is… ⧗ Trying to prove something to someone ⧔ Theo agrees ⧔ She is trying to prove to the whole world that she is worthy ✑ Can achieve success even if no one believes in her ⧔ She wants to prove she’s worthy of being remembered and loved ✑ It’s been 5 years since she left her family behind 🝮 Her family is her parents and brother ⧗ Theo describes John’s voice as being soothing ⧖ “Yes, let’s have a look.” (53💎) > Examine a room w/ John ⧗
Setting - Paris, 2019
• Lachance asks Audrey if she has anymore questions, trying to continue the interview. ⧖ Favorite composer? ⧗ Tchaikovsky ⧔ Lachance remarks he was a good man and worried a lot ⧖ Favorite artist? ⧗ Botticelli ⧖ Favorite writer? ⧗ Goethe
• Audrey remarks Lachance’s voice is soft, blending in with the wood crackling in the fireplace.
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January 2022 Update - S1; Ch 1, 2, 3
Chapter 1: Back to the Roots
Setting - Paris, 2019
• MC (default name is Audrey), has an interview with Monsieur Lachance who has refused others except her. And although she doesn’t feel ready, Audrey heads into Monsieur Lachance’s home. ⧖ Lachance is known as a philanthropist ⧗ Sponsors artists (mainly musicians and composers) ⧔ Audrey reminisces about Lawrence ✑ “If you don’t have enough info., you didn’t search hard enough.” ⧖ The house is dimly lit and smells of bergamot ⧗ The scent is familiar to her
• At this point in time, Audrey has been alive for 130 years.
• Audrey can ask Lachance one question... ⧖ Why did you agree to this interview? > Lachance is impressed ⧗ He feels others are not sincere compared to Audrey ⧖ Is Monsieur Lachance your real name? > Lachance is not impressed ⧖ Why do you engage in patronage? > Lachance is not impressed ⧗ Many are interested in the mystery surrounding him, rather his work
• Lachance remarks Audrey’s style of journalism is similar to that of a lady who wrote about the First World War, Theodora Avery. > Audrey starts to remember her past as Theodora.
Setting - U.S.A., 1914
• In a tiny office, Theodora clacks away at the typewriter, feeling as if she is not living up to her potential by just writing about housewives’ secrets. ⧖ Mr. Kraus is the editor-in-chief of Housewife’s Secrets magazine ⧖ She aspires to go to the front lines. ⧖ Theodora takes out the California Times newspaper ⧗ Main article covers the murder at Sarajevo ⧔ Questions if war is imminent in Europe ⧔ Due to Austrian Archduke Franz Ferdinand’s assassination ⧖ Eavesdrop on Mr. Kraus’ conversation (22💎) ⧗ Mr. Gramish is the Housewife’s Secret’s director ⧗ Gramish is telling Kraus to send one of the staff to report on the war
• In the following weeks after Franz Ferdinand’s assassination, French politician Jean Jaurès was shot.
• Theodora embarks on the ocean liner, heading on her way to France. ⧖ Depending, Theo could go w/ or w/o the magazine’s support ⧖ Theo meets world-renown front-line journalist, Lawrence Barkley ⧗ Is Theodora’s idol ⧖ Theo eavesdrops on two first class passengers ⧗ Nikolai is not meant to find out something about the war ⧔ She suspects Nikolai refers to Russian Emperor Nicolas II
• A guy touches Theodora’s shoulder, asking what she is doing...
Chapter 2: On Meetings
Setting - 1914
• The one who startled Theodora by touching her shoulder, asking what she is doing, is none other than Lawrence Barkley. ⧖ Lawrence claims the conversation was about the men’s friend ⧗ Nicholas is getting married
• Lawrence invites Theo to dinner as an apology, for angering her. ⧖ “All right.” (17💎) ⧗ Lawrence deduces Theo came from a wealthy family ⧗ Lawrence is not from a wealthy family ⧔ He worked hard for all his success
Setting - France, 1914
• Five (5) days after boarding the ocean liner, Theodora arrives in France. ⧖ She buys a newspaper ⧗ States Germany has declared war on France
• Lawrence heeds Theodora to think things through.
• He invites her to join him and his colleagues on their travel. ⧖ One colleague is Ronald Crowe ⧗ Was once a successful journalist ⧗ Failed when he tried to open his own newspaper ⧔ No paper wanted to work with him ⧗ He settled by writing for “Evergreen Daily” ⧔ Not a popular publication
Setting - Brussels (Belgium), 1914
• After passing the checkpoint in Belgium, the first stop on the war front is Brussels. ⧖ Is the capital of Belgium ⧖ The town is said to have lost all its color and life ⧗ Due to fear ⧖ Within days, German troops reach Brussels ⧗ They besieged and captured Liège ⧗ Captured Brussels w/ ease due to no resistance
• One day, while walking around Theodora finds a woman crying. ⧖ The woman is Yoke Van der Lusse ⧖ Invite her for some tea (12💎) ⧗ Theo asks her what’s wrong ⧔ Yoke replies she isn’t being allowed to leave the city ✑ She lives in Himworde 🝮 A small town close to Brussels 🝮 An hour by train ✑ Lives with her father and son 🝮 Father’s name is Jan Van der Lisa 🝮 Her son’s name is Bruno 🝮 Although her son is very smart, he barley speaks ✑ Only came to Brussels for business 🝮 Was expected to last a week 🝮 Got trapped when the Germans took control
• The railway is said to be under the German’s control at this point
• Planning to sneak Yoke out of Brussels, Theodora visits Lawrence asking for his help. ⧖ They’ll pretend Yoke is also an American journalist
• Although they were nervous as can be, Lawrence and Theodora manage to sneak Yoke out of Brussels. And the trio head for Himworde.
Setting - Himworde (located in Europe), 1914
• After seeing Yoke’s touching family reunion, Lawrence and Theo decide to stay in Himworde. ⧖ Yoke proposes they stay w/ Madame Wauters ⧗ Lives by the church ⧗ Rents out rooms
• Deciding to relax for a moment, Theodora visits the local tavern. ⧖ The barkeeper is named Peter De Reute
Chapter 3: On Doubts
Setting - Himworde, 1914
• While conversing with the barkeeper, the sound of a piano cuts through their conversation. ⧖ Theo asks Peter who is playing > Peter replies w/ “John Roberts.” John Roberts... ⧗ Is the local doctor in town ⧔ Himworde’s previous doctor left due to the war ⧗ Is an Englishman ⧗ Arrived shortly before the war began with a friend ⧔ Also an Englishman ⧗ Likes to play the piano ⧔ Asked Peter if he could play ⧔ Usually during the evenings, from time to time ⧗ Is an enigma to the townspeople
• Catch up with him and introduce yourself. (20💎) ⧖ Theodora follows Roberts in order to talk to him ⧖ She introduces herself and her curiosity is peaked as... ⧗ Roberts has this air about him ⧗ He rarely smiles
• Arriving at Wauters’ house... ⧖ A good relationship w/ magazine allows Theo to rent a better room ⧗ Room has a desk ⧔ Allows Theo to work whenever she wants ⧖ Lawrence is talking to a gentleman ⧖ Theo goes back down to talk to Lawrence and meets the gentleman ⧗ He is Mr. Thomas Haines ⧗ Recently came from England with a friend, Dr. Roberts ⧗ Can ask 3 questions... ⧔ How did you end up in Himworde? ✑ Him and Roberts traveled around Europe ✑ Visited smaller towns ✑ They decided to ride around Brussels ✑ When Germans took Liège > Roberts decided to stay 🝮 He felt sorry for the townsfolk 🝮 Haines didn’t want to abandon his friend 🝮 Haines seems to like the excitement of the frontlines ✑ Dr. Roberts considers himself a man of peace ⧔ Tell us about yourself ✑ Haines comes from a family of bankers 🝮 His father makes money 🝮 Haines wastes it in Europe ✑ W/ the war’s territory expanding > harder to secure provisions ⧔ Tell us about Dr. Roberts ✑ Him and Haines are childhood friends ✑ Roberts is a very talented doctor, also an excellent pianist ✑ He’s very skilled with his hands ✑ He is not sociable
• Theodora goes to visit Yoke at her home. ⧖ Bruno... ⧗ Is 5 years old ⧗ Loves flowers ⧔ Likes to pick them and bring them to his mother ⧖ Yoke’s dad is a shoemaker ⧗ Is teaching Bruno ⧖ “Tell me in detail.” (20💎) > Yoke will explain her and Bruno’s father’s relationship ⧗ Six years ago (1908) ⧗ Working at the Himworde hospital ⧔ Yoke started to learn how to be a nurse ⧔ The head nurse retired ✑ Ended up working under Monsieur Christian Gossens 🝮 Gossens was married 🝮 Gossens seduced Yoke but she loved him 🝮 He made promises of a life together 🝮 Darika, another nurse worked w/ the pair ✑ One day Darika walked in on them 🝮 Yoke finds out Gossens also seduced Darika ✑ Yoke was blamed for seducing Gossens 🝮 Darika said Yoke tried to break up his family 🝮 The reason why Yoke is ostracized ⧗ Gossens left soon after w/ his wife ⧗ Another doctor replaced Gossens ⧔ Started a relationship with Darika ⧔ Both left when the war was starting ⧗ He was replaced by Roberts ⧗ Gossens doesn’t know that Yoke had a song from him
• Yoke is needed at the hospital to help w/ a wounded soldier from Ophyen. Thinking she might be able to get a story, Theodora tags along with Yoke. ⧖ Go find the wounded soldier ( 6 Cynic ⚙️ / 6 Romantic 🏹 ) ⧗ Theo pretends to be the wounded soldier’s beloved, Arlene ⧔ Soldier seems to be in grave condition ⧔ The soldier says he was promised by him that he would get better ✑ In order to go home
• While on a small lunch outing, Lawrence and Theo hear a scream. Lawrence quickly deduces that the Germans have finally arrived at Himworde.
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August 2022 Update - S2; Ch 6, 7, 8, 9
**Italics will dictate past events**
Chapter 6: Timelessness
• Amala feels the presence of a bhoot in the Chauhan house when she is left alone. Although she feels unsafe, she tries to brush the feeling aside as no bhoot ended up appearing.
• Everyone, even Amala herself is enjoying Kiran’s presence since he has arrived. ❀ A sign Kiran is upset: purses his lips and looks to the side ❀ Amala tries to warn Kiran that Calcutta is dangerous ❈ Seeing how tired he is > Amala asks about their grandmother ☉ Kiran replies that he doesn’t know, except... ✺ Their grandmother has never been this bad before ✺ She doesn’t speak English anymore; only her language ☉ Kiran wrote down what their grandmother had said ✺ Kiran doesn’t know Bengali as well as Amala ✺ It’s in his notebook in his backpack
• After Kiran heads off to bed, Amala sees Priyanka head to the in-house library which she finds odd.
• Once again, Amala feels uneasy. And not a second later, she hears another sound. ❀ Bhoot Rose appears next to her > bhoot Manu appears behind her ❀ When Amala tries to escape, bhoot Asha & bhoot Amir block her path ❀ A wall of bhoots surround Amala ❀ Amala asks them what they want ❈ Asha: “as long as you are under mother’s protection, we can’t come near you…” ❈ Rose: “but who will take away this endless pain?” ❈ Amir: “you are responsible for all of this…it all started because of you…” ❈ Manu: “your flesh will help!”
• Trying to fight the bhoots off, Amala falls over the railing of the balcony. When she opens her eyes, she finds herself in another place near the entrance of a damp chamber. ❀ The bhoots transported Amala to a place that exists out of time ❈ Kali doesn’t exist there ❀ Recite the tantra (33💎) ❈ Amala is able to defend herself w/o getting injured ❀ A voice from within the chamber commands the bhoots away
• Heading into the chamber and further along the path, Amala finds that Ratan is waiting for her. ❀ In this cavern, Ratan is Rita-Shiva ❈ Amala describes him as a sort of demi-god ❀ Ratan makes Amala promise she won’t leave Calcutta ❈ She has to find out her own truth ❈ Ratan will tell her the truth once she does ❀ According to Rita-Shiva… ❈ Hayes has already been killed ☉ The diplomat was considered a threat > why he was killed ☉ Amrit must know where the body is ☉ Ratan never took part in any of the sacrifices ✺ But he also knows all about them ❈ Ratan is just one of Shiva’s earthly incarnations ☉ Rita-Shiva is Shiva’s avatar ✺ Ratan has no power or consciousness of his own ✺ Ratan’s mind and body belong to Shiva ☉ Rita-Shiva was sent in order to... ✺ Keep an eye on people ✺ Control the natural course of things ✺ Stop outsiders from disrupting the set order ❈ There are no other avatars present ☉ Rita-Shiva is the only one; he’s enough to maintain order ❈ The bhoots dragged Amala to Tamas-Vitala to eat her ☉ Kali’s powers don’t extend there ☉ Only Shiva’s (and by extension, Ratan’s) powers exist there ☉ Tamas-Vitala is the kingdom of the bhoots ✺ Rita-Shiva defines bhoots as lost, crippled souls ☼ Bhoots are souls of the damned ✺ Is Rita-Shiva’s kingdom (The Dark Dimension) ☼ Bhoots dwell on the outskirts ☼ Souls who suffered at no fault of their own, live in the center ✺ Is considered the wasteland of timelessness ✺ Is Ratan’s actual home ☉ The reason why is b/c Amala has Kali’s energy ✺ The bhoots feel pain due to the ritual knife ☼ Hurts the body and the soul ☼ They feel pain forever ☼ Eating Amala’s flesh would ease their pain ❈ The ritual knife is known as “Kalidasa” ☉ Otherwise known as Bringer of Pain
• Rita-Shiva comes back with a paintbrush to give Amala a Mehndi b/c the moon patterns drawn will contain some of Shiva’s energy, further protecting her from the bhoots.
• Tell him about your feelings (53💎) > Amala and Ratan talk about their relationship. ❀ Amala is not suppose to be w/ men until a certain time ❀ If Ratan disobeys > he will disappear ❈ Shiva will take back his consciousness and flesh ❈ This will happen by Ratan... ☉ Breaking too many rules/ ☉ Doesn’t preform his duties properly
• While walking around Tamas-Vitala with Rita-Shiva, Amala can see various souls. ❀ “I do.” (17💎) > Amala can talk to one of the spirits, Lata ❈ Lata has a bad feeling that her loved ones are in danger ❈ If Lata focuses on her atonement, she can soon be reborn ❀ Abhay is also in the center of Tamas-Vitala ❈ (This is if Amala held Abhay back for Killian and Ratan) ❈ He looks like neither a bhoot nor a soul ☉ Due to hanging himself ☉ Abhay will suffer for a long time
• After showing Amala around Tamas-Vitala, Ratan returns her to the balconyof the Chauhan’s home.
Chapter 7: A New Beginning
• While sleeping, Amala dreams of an event through another woman’s eyes… ❀ Amala doesn’t recognize the location she’s in, but that it’s still India ❀ A young lady calls for a Miss Basu ❀ Basu was involved in the spiritual murder in Kliphagrami ❈ It’s already been years since the ritual in the forest ❀ Basu is her last name ❈ The younger one is known as Miss Basu ❈ The older one is known as Madame Basu ❀ The young lady’s name is Banerjee ❈ Seems to be Miss Basu’s maid???
• Amala wakes up ❀ All this… ❈ Must have a meaning > ❈ Is just my imagination > ❈ Must have happened in the past > Questions why this is happening
• When Amala heads to the embassy, she notices someone is following her as owls sitting on the rooftop, watch her. ❀ The one following Amala turns out to be Priya ❀ Talking to Priya… ❈ She mentions Amala is glowing; hard not to notice ❈ Priya claims what could she want when... ☉ Her friend was killed ☉ Her marriage is suffocating her ☉ and her life is tough ❈ Regardless, Priya wants to go w/ Amala ☉ Priya shares her husband is mad at her ✺ Can’t go back home
• Amala in the end, agrees to letting Priya follow her. But once again, she starts to feel uneasy and takes another route to the embassy. ❀ Amala loses Priya > finds Amrit ❈ “I feel something else for you.” (26💎) ☉ Amala is set to meet up w/ Amrit in the Kalighat Garden ☉ Amrit states he also felt the same way about Amala when they met
• At the embassy, the trio meet with Gabriel Grant and (more or less) go over what has happened so far in the case. ❀ “With all do respect Mr. Grant…You’re wrong.” (20💎) ❈ Amala tells Grant the case isn’t what it seems to be ❀ Amala can choose to share information about Amrit ❈ Only necessary information > Amrit may be linked to the case ❈ Share everything > Amrit comes from an influential family; he’s most likely connected with the murders
• Stay with Gabriel Grant (26💎) ❀ Amala learns... ❈ That Gabriel still respects Lima ❈ That Emmet... ☉ Comes from a patriarchal family ☉ Grew up reserved & withdrawn b/c of his father’s pressure ✺ It makes sense how Rose treated Lima and Amala ☉ Gabriel use to go to school with Rose ☉ Lima and Gabriel broke up 2 years ago ✺ B/c he considered himself to be too jealous ✺ They now have a professional relationship
• After work, Amala goes on a walk with Kiran as promised. ❀ They encounter Lakshman > informs Priya was looking for him ❈ Lakshman states Priya was killed days ago ☉ By her husband who strangled her ☉ B/c Priya didn’t want to sell herself anymore ☉ Priya’s case is being classified as a dowry case ✺ Same as Lata’s case ☼ Lata was also killed by her husband ✺ W/ dowry cases, it’s difficult to do anything
• Stunned by the news, Amala takes Kiran back to their host’s home and she rushes to her room. Ratan takes the opprotunity to visit Amala. ❀ Amala tells Ratan about Priya ❈ Normal deaths don’t turn people into bhoots ❀ Amala is connected to Amrit and Ratan ❈ Why she felt something when she met them
• After Ratan leaves, Priya appears once again appears before Amala...
Chapter 8: Connection
• Priya recounts that fateful night and how her life had been up to that point. ❀ Everyone watched her being murdered slowly ❀ Priya says another person glowed like Amala ❈ Ratan Vaish ❈ Amrit Doobay ☉ Amrit can also see spirits and bhoots ☉ He comes from a Brahmin family ☉ Amrit has been performing all the rituals in Kalighat ✺ Since his father put him in charge ☉ Amrit treated Priya as if she was a pest ❈ Gabriel Grant ❀ “You can take my body.” (30💎) ❈ Priya terrifies the family who killed her and Lata ☉ In the Calcutta Slums ☉ Curses the family if they don’t change their ways ☉ (Using Amala’s hands) scratches their faces • The next morning, Amala finally has a chance to talk with Mr. Chauhan and she can make up with him for their past argument. ❀ “I can listen.” (12💎) ❈ Not being able to have children must be a burden on Priyanka’s heart ❈ He’s sad that Priyanka is unhappy ❈ Aryan left everything for his wife ☉ Aryan use to lived in Delhi w/ his family ☉ Priyanka and her family lived in Calcutta • Wanting to spend time with his sister, Kiran asks if he can tag along with Amala despite her having to attend to a work related matter. ❀ Kiran reveals he may have a girlfriend soon, named Yasmin • Talking with Killian, Killian apologizes for his behavior in Kliphagrami. ❀ If she says she’s talked w/ Ratan > He’s not responsible for murders ❀ “Don’t spare any details .” (19💎) ❈ India has... ☉ Been a British colony for a long time ✺ When Britian invaded India, they imposed their rules ☼ Went against some of India’s culture ❋ Strict ban on all sacrifices ❋ Some went to go practice in secret like in the forest ☉ Gained its’ independence in 1947 When the British invaded India ✺ Britain only got involved when certain things happened ☼ In Calcutta of 1952 ❋ Several people were reported missing ❋ They were later found decapitated in the forest ❋ Found several miles away from Calcutta ☉ A secret pact was made between the British and India ❈ Britain left some officers permanently in India ☉ To keep an eye on everything ☉ Officers were located primarily in Delhi, Mumbai, and Calcutta ☉ Hayes came to Calcutta to see if there had been a violation ✺ Happened when other victims’ bodies were found • Amala was born in June. • On her way to Kali’s temple, Ratan seeks Amala and they converse before her meeting with Amrit. ❀ She tells Ratan what happened w/ Priya ❈ He already knows ❈ Priya is in Tamas-Vitala ❀ “I’m not in a hurry.” (30💎) ❈ Ratan doesn’t feel like a whole person as he belongs to Shiva ❈ Amala finds out that Shiva knows about their relationship ❈ Ratan advises Amala not to anger Amrit • In the temple’s garden, Amala talks with Amrit. ❀ Amrit has known Ratan for a long time and who Ratan is ❀ Ratan wasn’t the one who wanted her in Calcutta ❈ Only Brought her b/c of a promise ❈ Has been trying to send her back since ❀ The diplomat was used to make the task force come to India ❈ Hayes has already been beheaded ❈ His body was been hidden ☉ Can be found in the southern forest, near mouth of the river ❀ Amala and him are connected ❈ He knows everything ☉ Even who she likes > that cannot go unpunished • With that, Amrit says their meeting is now over and he retreats into the Kalighat Temple. Within a few seconds, Amala decides she is going to follow him.
Chapter 9: The Doobay’s Estate
• Without knowing, Amala passes out in the garden before following Amrit and dreams of the past. ❀ The man from the ritual stares at Miss Basu ❈ Is revealed to be Devdas (Amrit’s father) ❀ Devdas is looking for Indira to discuss the omen ❈ Miss Basu touches her stomach when omen is mentioned ❀ Basu states she thought the Primordial Yajna would solve everything ❈ It wasn’t enough ❈ She also says Devdas’ boy is worthy ❀ Basu…with Devdas ❈ Disagrees > Devdas warns Basu for speaking like that ☉ She might get beaten by Indira again ☉ In the present, Devdas will compare Amala to Basu ✺ He says Amala is smarter than Miss Basu ❈ Agrees > Devadas tells Basu to keep remaining compliant ☉ In the present, Amala reminds him of a woman he use to know
• When Amala opens her eyes, she sees a blood moon in the sky.
• Trying to sneak into the Kalighat Temple... ❀ The Kalighat garden is paved w/ the same material as the altar (💎) ❀ Ratan appears before Amala, he tells her... ❈ She shouldn’t be in the temple at that moment ❈ When it comes to Doobay, Ratan can’t help Amala ☉ It’s as if she’s throwing herself into the lion’s den ❈ “Everything will be fine.” (10💎) ☉ Devi is the mother goddess, the female form of God ☉ Kali’s temple is a sanctuary of Devi ❀ Ratan needs to leave as Gabriel Grant is getting too close
• In the temple... ❀ There’s blood on the floor ❈ Too little to be human ❀ Get closer (29💎) > Amrit is preforming the matihuna ritual ❈ The woman he is w/ is later identified as Yashvi ❀ As she tries to leave the temple > is caught by Shekhar
• Due to being drugged when Shekhar caught her, Amala dreams again of the past. ❀ Miss Basu makes Banerjee promise she won’t betray Basu ❀ Basu tries to assure Banerjee... ❈ That Devdas will be furious ❈ She cannot continue on this path ☉ Wants to flee b/c of a ritual the noble families decided on ✺ All the youngest children will be killed ❈ Although her mother loves power, she loves her children more ❀ Basu has a brother named Kamal ❀ Miss Basu already seems to be pregnant ❈ Her child considers the noble families to be dangerous
• It’s already daytime when Amala wakes up in a strange room. ❀ Madhu greets Amala and provides her w/ clothes and food ❈ Is the maid from the hotel ❈ The strange room is part of the Doobay’s Estate ❀ As Amala tries to leave the estate, she runs into Devdas ❈ Devdas interrogates Amala about the diplomat’s investigation ❀ Devdas calls Amrit so he can talk w/ Amala ❈ The color purple signifies power, wealth and greatness ❈ Amrit was the one to undress Amala ☉ He states no one else has the right to see her half-naked ❈ He ordered Ratan to bring Amala to India
• Amala goes back to the Chuahan’s home to find everyone there worried about her. But after everything, she feels tired and goes to sleep in her room.
• During the night, Killian calls Amala that they have found Hayes’ body and he was in fact decapitated.
Kali: Call of Darkness
~The Story so Far~
The deeper she delves into the investigation, the clearer it becomes: something ancient and incredibly powerful is involved.
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June 2022 Update - S2; Ch 2, 3, 4, 5
Chapter 2: Where It All Began
• At the archives, Amala is visited by bhoot Rose. ❀ Amala asks Rose... ❈ Why this keeps happening? > Rose: “you don’t belong here, among the living. The dead are looking for you…because you belong to them.” ❈ Who did this to you? > Rose’s ignorance and his heresy; the man in red robbed him of everything ❈ How did you die? > Kalidasa took his blood and everything faded into the darkness ❈ Why did you come to me? > So that the pain goes away since Kalidasa’s touch makes the sacrificed people suffer ❈ Why are you answering all my questions? > Rose can’t help but answer as “it” forces him to ❀ Bhoot Rose tells Amala 2 things... ❈ To ask Killian about their trip to India ☉ The actual reasons they were brought there ☉ Killian knows everything but doesn’t say anything ❈ Amala shouldn’t worry as she will never leave Tamas Vitala
• Amala fights off bhoot Rose, and as Lima walks in, he fades away. In the process, Amala had knocked some case files off a shelf, allowing them to continue the investigation. ❀ One of the case files dates back 10 or so years ago ❀ Another ritual murder occurred in Kliphagrami in 1957 ❈ 23 years ago
• At breakfast the next day, Amala decides to ask the Chauhans about Kliphagrami. ❀ Aryan mentions... ❈ He was a boy at the time ❈ They only know something weird happened there ❈
It’s now considered a godforsaken place ❈ The Doobay family took over that case ☉ They can control and/or sponsor an investigation ✺ Due to the respect they have in Bengal = power ☉ The family had more children back then
• At Kali’s temple... ❀ It’s said the Doobays performed a ritual last night ❀ Persuade him (17💎) ❈ Amrit’s grandfather, father, and now he conduct rituals although they are not considered Brahmins anymore ❈ Amala questions Amrit about the case in Kliphagrami ☉ Amrit’s father was in charge of the case ☉ The victim was... ✺ Known for beating his wife ✺ Apparently a local drunk ✺ Had a symbol on his body ☼ According to the case file ☼ Means he was the first ritual murder
• Amrit tells Amala that if she should want his help again, she’d have to pique his interest or curiosity.
Chapter 3: The Cursed Land
• One day later, in the early morning, the trio (Lima, Killian, Amala) head for Kliphagrami to search for more clues. On the long car ride there, Amala thinks to herself about... ❀ Kliphagrami is a conservative village ❀ What bhoot Rose told her, ❈ Vitala refers to one of Shiva’s forms underground haven, his kingdom ❈ Tamas translated in Sanskrit means something about darkness ❈ Options to choose from... ☉ The Dark Dimension ✅ ☉ The Other World ☉ The place where the bhoots are • Amala’s family was against her learning Bengali.
• Finally arriving to Kliphagrami, the trio get out of the van. Right away they are greeted by Isha, who takes them to a dilapidated house that’s later revealed to belong to Ratan. ❀ Amala is [almost] attacked by a man > Ratan rescues her ❀ Trying to continue the investigation, they split into 2 groups ❈ One group heads for the western part of the village ☉ Amala questions Rani ✺ Does she believe the victim’s behavior and death are connected ☼ Rani states she just remembers it was a gruesome death ✺ Amrit’s father is named Devdas Doobay ✺ Mahavir would be able to answer more of her questions ☼ He’s the village’s Brahmin ☼ Wouldn’t be afraid to talk to Amala ☼ Has been gone from the village for 3 days now ❈ Other group heads for the eastern part ❀ Vaish (the last name) belongs to a noble merchant family
• Seeing they aren’t going to learn anything else, the group meet up. However frustrated with their situation, Killian lashes out at Amala and causes a verbal quarrel. Ratan suggests they head to his home in order to talk more privately. ❀ Ratan reveals... ❈ He knows who is committing the ritual murders ❈ He is the only one stopping all of the task force being murdered ❀ A ritual room has all the heads from the decapitated sacrifice victims
Chapter 4: Primordial Yajna
• After meeting up, the group also discovers their driver had left them abandoned at Kliphagrami. As a result, the trio spend the night in Ratan’s house. The next morning, a noise startles them. ❀ Find out there are owls surrounding the house ❈ Owls = bad omen ❀ Ratan comes back and the group talks ❈ Ratan can’t reveal any information as that would violate his agreement
• Under the guise of trying to give Amala a break, Ratan tries to take her into the forest. ❀ Amala sees visions of the past ❈ Specifically of the Primordial Yajna (the first ritual murder) ☉ Amala experiences the vision through another woman’s body ☉ Devdas is shown to have taken part in the ritual ☉ Everyone attending is wearing red ❈ She learns... ☉ It was Ratan who forced her to come to India ✺ Was in order for Amala to face her destiny/fate ✺ She doesn’t belong to the Brahmins class ☼ B/c they have visions, but Amala just experiences the past ✺ Amala is marked and can see as well as feel the past ☼ This also applies to Ratan
• Angry, and fearing what she has learned about Ratan, Amala runs away further into the forest. She experiences another past event, but unfortunately passes out. Once Amala wakes up, it’s already nightime. ❀ She finds an altar ❈ Take a closer look at the altar (31💎) ☉ A [makeshift] stone structure ☉ Has several candles burning ☉ A piece of Amala’s hair is laying on it, covered in spice
• The villager who previously tried to attack Amala, tries once again. He tries to rationalize the attack as a sign he is meant to preform maithuna with her, as Amala didn’t leave the night before. ❀ Maithuna = ritual intercourse ❈ He wants to preform this ritual to appease Kali ❀ He made the altar ❀ Before anything can happen, Killian and Ratan find Amala > rescue her
• The pair take Amala back to the village, to the Brahmin’s place. ❀ Lima and Ratan were able to talk w/ the Brahmin a little earlier ❀ The Brahmin just came back to the village and is ready to talk
Chapter 5: Where You Belong
• At the Brahmin’s place, the trio learns... ❀ The Brahmin is named Mahavir ❈ His son is Abhay (the one who attacked Amala) ❀ Both men state Amala has “finally” come to where she belongs ❈ Ratan in the forest; Mahavir in his house ❀ Mahavir hints that he may know who Amala’s mother is ❀ Mahavir tells about the ritual murder 23 years ago ❈ The man murdered was named Sanji ☉ Believed to be the first ☉ If not, then the Primordial Yajna would be the first ❈ Primordial Yajna is the start of everything happening in Calcutta now ☉ It started with the blood [being spilt] on Kliphagrami’s cliff ☉ Everything always starts with blood ☉ There are 6 victims so far ❈ Amala asks if Hayes had visited before ☉ No one has come to Kliphagrami for a long time ☉ The last time, Kliphagrami was under the protection ✺ By two influential families ☼ One that is now gone ☼ The other that doesn’t have time, the Doobays ❀ When they try to leave, Mahavir tells Amala to be wary of Ratan ❈ B/c there is something different about him ☉ He grows no stubble even when he’s spent weeks at Kliphagrami ✺ Ratan’s house isn’t livable ☉ Ratan is able to be so tranquil, unlike any human being ☉ Lacks any wrinkles ❈ Amala questions Mahavir if he knows who Ratan could be ☉ Mahavir: “the one who maintains order.”
• Waiting for another driver to take them back to Calcutta, Amala follows Ratan when he goes out. ❀ She asks him to take her to the altar ❈ Explain. What’s happening to me? (28💎) ☉ Ratan can see the angry spirits as well ☉ They’re attracted to Amala b/c she’s connected to their deaths ✺ Their deaths were violent
• According to Amala (in the chapter before) owls signify a bad omen. Where according to Ratan, a numerous amount of owls typically signify death.
• Arriving back to her host’s home, Amala finds that her brother Kiran had finally arrived. ❀ Do you think he’d be willing to escort Kiran? (10 💎) ❈ Amala meets Gabriel Grant, the new task force leader • As Amala tries to relax back at her host’s home, she starts to feel the sensations of when she is visited by a bhoot...
Kali: Call of Darkness
~The Story so Far~
The deeper she delves into the investigation, the clearer it becomes: something ancient and incredibly powerful is involved.
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