LOCATIONS THE MOONBEAM. Ain t a guild pub, so keep yer coin and move on. There are no loose words in the Moonbeam.

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1 The Brotherhood of Purity? A grand organization. Nothing like it in the Old World. They work with the poor unfortunates of Marienburg to better their lot. Even run soup kitchens and flop houses for those wretches. Name me an organization of wealthy patrons in the Empire who would give much of themselves. Bloody dogs, those gets! Youse think that we wouldn't know how to relieve ourselves without their bleedin' help! If it wasn't fer their soup kitchens, me 'n me friends would think nothin' of shakin' down those snot-nose fools. You need to be careful. There's more to the Brotherhood of Purity than meets the eye. On the outside, they're a charitable organisation. But there are rumours. Seems that they have a secret group who root out and expose those who disagree with their view of right. So, watch what you say.

2 LOCATIONS BROTHERHOOD HEADQUARTERS Ain t they ever seen a dwarf before? Ain t a guild pub, so keep yer coin and move on. There are no loose words in the Moonbeam. THE MOONBEAM Went to meet me mates there for a pint n sausage. Theyz all went silent when I came in. One of them yelled, You re mates are over there! and pointed to my group. They watched us like hawks until we drank up.

3 those Arabyan smugglers, and no-one official had to know anything about it. Now all I am a-saying is, itisa good that her shop is so near to-a the Deedesveld. DOKTOR VAN SANT S Wimmin surgeons! Now that wouldn t appen across the river, but down ere no-one cares bout standards. Still, at least she s not another of those Tileans. Gertrude is cheap, knows what she is doing and is not too friendly with the Blackcaps if you know what I mean. She patched me up a treat after that fight with

4 THE INNER CIRCLE JOHANNES RECHTBINDER, LORD PROTECTOR In the final analysis, it is the letter of the law that must prevail. The intent of the individual is of little consequence. The only way to defeat Chaos is to root out the cancerous group of its followers, even if that means removing the innocent dupes who protect them. Harbouring miscreants such as mutants is an offence to all Divine Laws. We, therefore, petition the Courts to fulfil their obligation to the good people of Marienburg. Execute the mutant and sentence the defendant here to a life of hard labour on Rijker's Isle.

5 WALDEMAR DUSTERJAGER, KNIGHT VIGILANT You have been warned, sir. The next time this happens, we will have more than mere words. Sympathy is for the weak. You have blasphemed against my Lord Solkan and His Cult. Either recant now or defend yourself in a trial by combat. Judging from the puddle on the floor, I see you have chosen the former. NADIA VAN ONDERZOEKER, WARDEN OF THE TREASURY The names of our contributors are not for disclosure my good sir. I will, however, tell you that august group includes some of the richest families in Marienburg. All of them are united by one desire: to make Marienburg the diamond of the Old World cities. The landlord wants to raise the rent on the property we lease for the soup kitchen? Where's his sense of civic duty? Bring the ungrateful lout in here immediately. Perhaps we can appeal to his sense of higher duty one way or another. From my report, you'll see that our revenue collected has exceeded our expenses for the fifteenth straight month. Thus we now have the capital to recruit much needed muscle to clear the streets of Marienburg from the criminal and Chaos elements.

6 ANDERS MUURBLOEM, WARD GUARDIAN OF THE SUIDDOCK As you work the soup kitchen today, keep an eye out for anything suspicious. Note it and we'll discuss it in tonight's meeting at the Moonbeam. After three days dealing with the suspects, I found conclusive evidence that the scum are in league with Chaos. Here are the names and addresses. Clearly, we need to hit them hard and soon. GERTRUDE VAN SANTS WARD GUARDIAN OF KRUIERSMUUR No human attacker could leave these marks. The pain will fade. Where did you encounter this creature? Don t worry despite the scars you received mutation is not contagious, I will see to that. Now drink this tonic and lie down for a few minutes. Do you know what it's like to die in the Suiddock? It's redundant!

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8 CARL KRONSTADT, LAWYER From what I learned, this organization is not what it presents itself to be. Worse than what you can imagine. Far worse. No, don't tie my name to that statement. THE RANK AND FILE Just wanted to let you know that another raid is being planned tonight on the Foundling Home in the Suiddock. Hide whatever you must. I need to keep low. I think they're on to the leaks, but they don't know it's me. What could they do to me? Plenty, I assure you. I don't know how far it runs, but they have friends in high places. I don't have facts to back that up. It's just a feeling in the pit of my stomach. JAN WAAT, SUIDDOCK WATCHMAN Just waiting for a friend, were you? Tell me one I haven t heard. Do what you like anywhere else, but this is my patch and you answer to me. And don t you forget it. And that s Minjheer Waat to you.

9 MARIA VAN REEVELDT, MASTER BOAT BUILDER That cursed Elf up in Elftown may think he makes the best boats, but he doesn t know a thing about building something that can actually get around in the canals. You want what? Get out! Out of my yards! I ll cut my wrists before I make a deal with that greasy cutthroat Henschmann!