Session 10 - Revision history

Greywolf at 22:14, 8 July 2024

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	[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.		[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.

	The [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net~~/wiki~~/images/4/4d/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net~~/wiki~~/images/7/78/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.		The [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net/images/4/4d/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net/images/7/78/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.

	The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.		The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.

Greywolf at 22:13, 8 July 2024

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	[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.		[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.

	The [http://~~www~~.~~unboundbook~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/4/4d/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://~~www~~.~~unboundbook~~.~~org~~/wiki/images/7/78/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.		The [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net/wiki/images/4/4d/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://tatterswiki.ddns.net/wiki/images/7/78/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.

	The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.		The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.

Binder at 21:28, 13 August 2009

2009-08-13T21:28:53Z

Greywolf: /* Sunday December 15th 1929 - Night */

2009-03-04T04:39:50Z

Sunday December 15th 1929 - Night

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	''"The Black Lip!"'', and a final slash.		''"The Black Lip!"'', and a final slash.

	[[Image:~~darkyoung~~.~~jpg~~\|right]]		[[Image:Dark_Young.gif\|right]]

	This time neither investigator responds, for both have seen the vast horror which has emerged from the woods. A great writhing shadow the size of a house, huge trunklike legs supporting a mass of thick writhing tentacles. The stench of the thing is indescribable. For a second it stands still, seemingly transfixed by Hillary's ritual.		This time neither investigator responds, for both have seen the vast horror which has emerged from the woods. A great writhing shadow the size of a house, huge trunklike legs supporting a mass of thick writhing tentacles. The stench of the thing is indescribable. For a second it stands still, seemingly transfixed by Hillary's ritual.

Binder: /* Monday December 16th 1929 */

2009-02-17T06:27:03Z

Monday December 16th 1929

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	The investigators board the nearly empty bus and head back to Gloucester. Shaken by their experience, but carrying with them that which they have sought for over a year, a clear signpost to the location of [[Malcolm Quarrie]]. [[Saunders]] is back in London today, so an evening meeting at Bartlett's house seems apt.		The investigators board the nearly empty bus and head back to Gloucester. Shaken by their experience, but carrying with them that which they have sought for over a year, a clear signpost to the location of [[Malcolm Quarrie]]. [[Saunders]] is back in London today, so an evening meeting at Bartlett's house seems apt.

			Continue to [[Session 11]].

			==Audio Recording==

			Link to come...

Greywolf: /* Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day */

2009-02-16T23:58:47Z

Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day

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	Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.		Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.

	[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|The Photograph]] She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.		[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|The Photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm]] She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.

	Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.		Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.

Greywolf: /* Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day */

2009-02-16T23:58:00Z

Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day

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	Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.		Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.

	She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a ~~[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px]]~~ photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.		[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|The Photograph]] She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.

	Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.		Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.

Greywolf: /* Friday December 13th 1929 */

2009-02-16T23:57:19Z

Friday December 13th 1929

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	Gresty turns out to be a scrawny man in his 40s, with protuberant ears, a scraggly beard and bad teeth. He appears contrite, and somewhat agitated in court, pleading guilty to the charge of breaking and entering, but not to assault.		Gresty turns out to be a scrawny man in his 40s, with protuberant ears, a scraggly beard and bad teeth. He appears contrite, and somewhat agitated in court, pleading guilty to the charge of breaking and entering, but not to assault.

	[[Image:Christ_Church_Spitalfields.jpg\|right\|~~220px~~\|Christ Church, Spitalfields]]Speaking in a strong West Country accent, Gresty says that he has been having trouble sleeping, and on the night in question was walking the streets in a fit of insomnia when he was struck by an impulse to pray - he can't explain why he did it, but he chose to break into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church%2C_Spitalfields Christ Church, Spitalfields], cutting his hands as he climbed through the window, and that he was kneeling at the altar when he was disturbed by a voice. Turning and fleeing in sudden terror he must have accidentally knocked the verger to the ground.		[[Image:Christ_Church_Spitalfields.jpg\|right\|250px\|thumb\|Christ Church, Spitalfields]]Speaking in a strong West Country accent, Gresty says that he has been having trouble sleeping, and on the night in question was walking the streets in a fit of insomnia when he was struck by an impulse to pray - he can't explain why he did it, but he chose to break into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church%2C_Spitalfields Christ Church, Spitalfields], cutting his hands as he climbed through the window, and that he was kneeling at the altar when he was disturbed by a voice. Turning and fleeing in sudden terror he must have accidentally knocked the verger to the ground.

	Gresty appears genuinely sorry, and is fined 2 pounds plus the cost of repairs.		Gresty appears genuinely sorry, and is fined 2 pounds plus the cost of repairs.

Greywolf: /* Friday December 13th 1929 */

2009-02-16T23:55:46Z

Friday December 13th 1929

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	Gresty turns out to be a scrawny man in his 40s, with protuberant ears, a scraggly beard and bad teeth. He appears contrite, and somewhat agitated in court, pleading guilty to the charge of breaking and entering, but not to assault.		Gresty turns out to be a scrawny man in his 40s, with protuberant ears, a scraggly beard and bad teeth. He appears contrite, and somewhat agitated in court, pleading guilty to the charge of breaking and entering, but not to assault.

	Speaking in a strong West Country accent, Gresty says that he has been having trouble sleeping, and on the night in question was walking the streets in a fit of insomnia when he was struck by an impulse to pray - he can't explain why he did it, but he chose to break into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church%2C_Spitalfields Christ Church, Spitalfields], cutting his hands as he climbed through the window, and that he was kneeling at the altar when he was disturbed by a voice. Turning and fleeing in sudden terror he must have accidentally knocked the verger to the ground.		[[Image:Christ_Church_Spitalfields.jpg\|right\|220px\|Christ Church, Spitalfields]]Speaking in a strong West Country accent, Gresty says that he has been having trouble sleeping, and on the night in question was walking the streets in a fit of insomnia when he was struck by an impulse to pray - he can't explain why he did it, but he chose to break into [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christ_Church%2C_Spitalfields Christ Church, Spitalfields], cutting his hands as he climbed through the window, and that he was kneeling at the altar when he was disturbed by a voice. Turning and fleeing in sudden terror he must have accidentally knocked the verger to the ground.

	Gresty appears genuinely sorry, and is fined 2 pounds plus the cost of repairs.		Gresty appears genuinely sorry, and is fined 2 pounds plus the cost of repairs.

Greywolf: /* Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day */

2009-02-16T23:50:07Z

Sunday December 15th 1929 - Day

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	Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.		Withers and Bartlett cut straight to the chase, they are here because they seek [[Malcolm Quarrie]], and they were present when Malcolm's former friends brought [[Carcosa]] to Earth. Hillary invites them into the house, but seems more interested in listening than talking. She hears the entire story of the [[Roby]] case and the [[Hastur]] cult, then reveals that she knows almost nothing of these things, and cares little as she is quite confident that her Gods, the British Gods, will protect this land from such alien horrors. She states simply that [[Edwards]] could not have succeeded, for [[Shub-Niggurath]] would not allow it.

	She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a [~~http~~:~~//www.artistmonkey.com/Downloads/~~21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.~~pdf~~ photograph] of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.		She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a [[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px]] photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.

	Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.		Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and impeturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.
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	[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.		[[Hillary Quarrie]]'s story is detailed on her page of this wiki, but the upshot of it is that tonight she will be fighting for her life, and the future of the Goatswood cult. Gresty has convinced Atkinson to act against her and she must defeat both of them, or die. She knows where Malcolm is, or at least where he was until recently, and as a sign of good faith she fetches the only 2 letters she has received from her husband since he went to the continent.

	The [http://www.~~artistmonkey~~.~~com~~/~~Downloads~~/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://www.~~artistmonkey~~.~~com~~/~~Downloads~~/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.		The [http://www.unboundbook.org/wiki/images/4/4d/23_Malcolm_Quarries_First_Letter.pdf first letter] was over a year ago, but the [http://www.unboundbook.org/wiki/images/7/78/24_Malcolm_Quarries_Second_Letter.pdf second letter] is only a few weeks old and gives an address in [[Milan]], Italy, through which Malcolm can be contacted.

	The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.		The investigators read these letters, consider the situation and agree to stay to aid Hillary. She tells them that she has destroyed '[[The Revelations of Glaaki]]' in the stove so that if Gresty wins he will never have access to the secrets within that book. All they can do for now is sit and wait. Hillary asks them to promise that she will do whatever she asks tonight quickly and without question - otherwise they will be in great danger. They agree, but start to worry exactly what will be expected of them.

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	The driver agrees to return, but it must be before dusk, if they are not here when he arrives, he won't wait.		The driver agrees to return, but it must be before dusk, if they are not here when he arrives, he won't wait.

	[[Withers]] checks his gun and the 2 men head across country to where [[Nug's Farm]] is marked on their map. They pass over a footbridge and find themselves following a very old footpath across the icy landscape. The region looks like it hasn't progressed in 200 years - farm machinery is horsedrawn, there is no sign of modern ~~achitecture~~ or amenities. Soon the path passes through a small wood that does not appear on the map.		[[Withers]] checks his gun and the 2 men head across country to where [[Nug's Farm]] is marked on their map. They pass over a footbridge and find themselves following a very old footpath across the icy landscape. The region looks like it hasn't progressed in 200 years - farm machinery is horsedrawn, there is no sign of modern architecture or amenities. Soon the path passes through a small wood that does not appear on the map.

	The wood is thick, and strangely warm. A deep thrumming noise, almost below the range of human hearing, is just audible and starts to bring on headaches. Then the investigators spot a bizarre figure watching them through the trees. Humanoid, with a strangely ~~goatlike~~ face and naked from the waist up, the man, if man it truly is, seems at first to be wearing thickly furred trousers, but in the seconds before he disappears into the trees Withers and Bartlett realise that the fur is his, and that his legs are jointed the wrong way, and do not end in feet.		The wood is thick, and strangely warm. A deep thrumming noise, almost below the range of human hearing, is just audible and starts to bring on headaches. Then the investigators spot a bizarre figure watching them through the trees. Humanoid, with a strangely goat-like face and naked from the waist up, the man, if man it truly is, seems at first to be wearing thickly furred trousers, but in the seconds before he disappears into the trees Withers and Bartlett realise that the fur is his, and that his legs are jointed the wrong way, and do not end in feet.

	Realising that they have seen what seems to be a Satyr, Withers and Bartlett prepare themselves for the unexpected. Leaving the wood they see in the valley below a small, but well-maintained farm. Somehow this place seems more healthy, more homely than any other structure around here. On the far side of the farm sits the brooding bulk of Goatswood Forest itself, a long spur of the forest cuts the farm off from Mercy Hill to the North, and the hamlet is not visible from here.		Realising that they have seen what seems to be a Satyr, Withers and Bartlett prepare themselves for the unexpected. Leaving the wood they see in the valley below a small, but well-maintained farm. Somehow this place seems more healthy, more homely than any other structure around here. On the far side of the farm sits the brooding bulk of Goatswood Forest itself, a long spur of the forest cuts the farm off from Mercy Hill to the North, and the hamlet is not visible from here.

	The investigators head for the farm, trying their best to look like innocent ramblers out for a country stroll. In the yard of Nug's farm a labourer is working on repairing some tools. He sees the approaching strangers, enters the house and [[Hillary Quarrie]] emerges. The labourer has the inbred, unhealthy, ~~goatlike~~ appearance common to Goatswood locals, and reminiscent of [[Wilfred Gresty]], but Hillary is a normal, quite attractive woman, albeit somewhat dowdily dressed in overalls and boots.		The investigators head for the farm, trying their best to look like innocent ramblers out for a country stroll. In the yard of Nug's farm a labourer is working on repairing some tools. He sees the approaching strangers, enters the house and [[Hillary Quarrie]] emerges. The labourer has the inbred, unhealthy, goat-like appearance common to Goatswood locals, and reminiscent of [[Wilfred Gresty]], but Hillary is a normal, quite attractive woman, albeit somewhat dowdily dressed in overalls and boots.

	As the investigators draw closer, Hillary whistles and 3 huge [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastiff mastiffs] (Pig, Bull and Walter) emerge from the house and stand by her. Hillary hails the strangers and asks what brings them to this place on such a cold day.		As the investigators draw closer, Hillary whistles and 3 huge [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mastiff mastiffs] (Pig, Bull and Walter) emerge from the house and stand by her. Hillary hails the strangers and asks what brings them to this place on such a cold day.
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	[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|The Photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm]] She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.		[[image:21_Photograph_of_Malcolm_Hillary_Sarah.jpg\|right\|400px\|thumb\|The Photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm]] She offers the investigators some stew, and they notice, upon the mantle, a photograph of Hillary, Malcolm and a baby outside Nug's farm. Before Hillary can tell them anything of real interest her farmhand, Will, calls her outside. Through the window the investigators see that [[Wilfred Gresty]] has arrived, and he has brought with him an entourage, half a dozen local men with the familiar goatlike look, but also 3 or 4 of the half-human creatures seen earlier in the woods.

	Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and ~~impeturbable~~. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.		Its obvious that there is some kind of confrontation going on - Gresty is animated and gesticulates wildly while Hillary is grim-faced and imperturbable. Only a few words can be heard from within the house, but its clear that Gresty is delivering an ultimatum and that Hillary is in no mood to accept. Gresty turns and storms off with his followers and Hillary returns to the house with a look of urgency.

	Hillary goes straight to her study and starts bringing papers into the kitchen to burn in the pot-bellied stove. She is ripping pages from a book and shoving them into the flames when she seems to notice the investigators again. They ask what is happening and remind her that they know Gresty. Hillary pauses, calms a little and decides to tell her story. She tells them that she would like very much for them to stay here and aid her tonight, as she thinks she needs help, but that she understands fully if they don't wish to and says they will need to leave before nightfall if this in their choice. First, however, she sits them down and tells them everything.		Hillary goes straight to her study and starts bringing papers into the kitchen to burn in the pot-bellied stove. She is ripping pages from a book and shoving them into the flames when she seems to notice the investigators again. They ask what is happening and remind her that they know Gresty. Hillary pauses, calms a little and decides to tell her story. She tells them that she would like very much for them to stay here and aid her tonight, as she thinks she needs help, but that she understands fully if they don't wish to and says they will need to leave before nightfall if this in their choice. First, however, she sits them down and tells them everything.
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	This time neither investigator responds, for both have seen the vast horror which has emerged from the woods. A great writhing shadow the size of a house, huge ~~trunklike~~ legs supporting a mass of thick writhing tentacles. The stench of the thing is indescribable. For a second it stands still, seemingly transfixed by Hillary's ritual.		This time neither investigator responds, for both have seen the vast horror which has emerged from the woods. A great writhing shadow the size of a house, huge trunk-like legs supporting a mass of thick writhing tentacles. The stench of the thing is indescribable. For a second it stands still, seemingly transfixed by Hillary's ritual.

	''"Ishnigarrab! Utug Xal"'', and Hillary turns and neatly decapitates the chickens held by the stupefied Bartlett, but as she turns to kill Withers' birds she sees that the Captain has dropped them and is instead levelling his rifle at the creature.		''"Ishnigarrab! Utug Xal"'', and Hillary turns and neatly decapitates the chickens held by the stupefied Bartlett, but as she turns to kill Withers' birds she sees that the Captain has dropped them and is instead levelling his rifle at the creature.