Charles Whitehurst Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 Baptism gift Fall 1678: Small child rocking horse. Small leather saddle with Prince of Wales insignia on one side and a lightning bolt on the other, for Lightning Langdon. The horse is red, like CW's tunic, with gold leaf around the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Whitehurst Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 A problem will be solved, though not in the way you expect. A clue will be revealed by somebody close to you. I see a baby with a silver spoon in its mouth, crying inconsolably, as well as a dog that keeps barking. I also see a new acquaintance who could be either a blessing or a curse. The fortune teller leaned across the table and lowered her voice so that only he could hear it. “I sense danger from a beautiful angry widow with a tooth in her hand, and from a man separated from his family by bars who counts money and consults a lawyer.” Her voice lowered to a whisper. “I sense those mystical influences you spoke of too. The Romani are closer to the spiritual world than most. Be careful how you deal with the supernatural. It is often not what it seems. An unexpected source could help or hinder your efforts.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Whitehurst Posted August 27 Author Share Posted August 27 The Lion’s name is Thomas Hilton and the Swan’s is Alasia Emerson. * * * Charles summarized what he and Susan had learned about the ghost's identity, as well as the Swan, though he left out mention of Susan to protect her identity from Sam. He then went on to explain about visiting Tamsin's house and finding the secret room and box. He then completed the tale with learning the identity of Master Lewin and the interrogation of the two servants. "We were planning to arrest Lewin this morning but I do not have evidence beyond your murder, and Lewin had nothing to do with it, unless he is a descendant of the man that murdered you. Do you recognize the name? One flicker for yes and two for no," he suggested so that Sam could follow the communication. * * * I will look for ways to move your bones to be with the Swan once we find her final resting place. If nothing else, I hope to do you that service." There might not be other need to visit the spirit until then. As she rose, she stepped on something hard. Bending back down, she saw a carved gold button on the floor. Scooping it up, she was about to tell Charles about it when she noticed the glittering brooch he had discovered. Compared to the valuable piece of jewelry, the button seemed unimportant, and she tucked into one of the pockets of her uniform. Perhaps she would keep it. For some reason, she wanted something to remember this evening by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Whitehurst Posted August 28 Author Share Posted August 28 Oddities Merchant at Carnival The merchant picked up one of the gold necklaces and held it out. “This one has a swan carved on the pendant.” The gold necklaces were less elaborate than the silver ones and the one the merchant showed Charles depicted a swan on a simple round disk. “The Templar medallion is worth 50 pounds, but I will include it at no extra charge for the gentleman who saved so many people from the tiger’s wrath. I can also provide you with a story that links the necklace and the Theodora pearl, though it is just speculation. "I have a solid silver hairbrush with a carving of the walls of Constantinople. It is said to belong to Empress Theodora. I am not sure of it, but I am sure of the Theodora Pearl." The last was a whisper. "We Venetians came to the aid of the Empress with supplies and the Empress gave this ring to the Venetian Admiral, who was the member of one of the most prominent families in Venice. It was passed down for generations until I was able to acquire it from a decedent. This ring, I know to be true, and it is a very rare artifact fit for an Empress." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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