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Backlash Stress for Spellcasters

Fallout damage can be taken as either mental or physical stress (but not both at the same time).

Physical backlash physical stress is NOT subject to stress reduction due to physical toughness powers. The reason for this is that:

**a)** It comes from inside you, and there's a lot of support in various ethnicities' lore about killing supernatural creatures with weapons made of their kind.

 b) The Mental Toughness power specifies that it protects against mental attacks, and the damage from backlash is directly from the mind of the magic user.

 c) The addidtional stress boxes that come from the physical toughness powers give the magic-user an extra pool for backlash stress the same way the mental toughness powers do.
Travis Donovan

Travis Donovan was the leader of a cabal of sorcerers called The Ring. He used it as a vehicle to increase his own personal power, and once he had reached his targeted plateau, he sent his disciples out into the world to make their own way, and secured his own power base in Calgary, AB.

Eventually the Spook Squad was able to lure him into an ambush and kill him on a highway outside of Zealandia, SK.

When he died, it was revealed that he was holder of one of the coins of the Oder of the Blackened Denarius. Which one is unclear, since rather than study the coin the Spook Squad released it to the church to dispose of.
Poseidon

Greek god of the Sea, father and former master of Ed K. Danvers. Poseidon is a jealous god, possessive and acquisitive. His plan to own the city of Saskatoon and it's environment for himself was thwarted by his son and former Hand rebelled successfully.

As a god, Poseidon is a Plot-Device Level character, and wise PCs won't directly oppose him.

For more information, consult the wealth of mythological works on the subject.
Kazeki Yukimura

Shinichi Yukimura - cousin

Kaki Yukimura - cousin

Kazeki Yukimura is the cousin of Kaki Yukimura, Shinichi Yukimura and Jirou Yukimura and big brother to Umiko Yukimura. He is the second youngest of the current Yukimura generation, and uses primarily air magic.

## Character Aspects

High Concept

* Carefree Air Practitioner

Trouble

* Overbearing older sibling

Phase aspects

* Winds of hope
* After storm comes a calm
* Forget it, never hate it
* Better than being a superhero
* Stuck in the middle

**Name Meaning:** Wind (風), Hope (希)
Ed K. Danvers

The Mad Monk

Ed the Undead

Greek Jesus

## Overview

Ed K. Danvers is the former Hand of Poseidon and a long serving member of the Saskatoon Spook Squad.

## Character Aspects

High Concept

* Severed Hand of Poseidon

Trouble

* Daddy Issues

Phase Aspects

* Nuke the Whales!
* Keep a Cool Head
* Sometimes You Get a 2nd Chance
* The Mortician on Trident Cr.
* You Can't Go home again

Other Aspects

* Reluctant/Undead Hand of Poseidon
* Bitch of the River Kwai
* Against the Tide
* Poseidon is my Copilot

## Agent of the Spook Squad

> "We take vampirism very seriously at the Saskatoon Police Department." -Ed
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## Life After The Squad

> "I'm looking at the knife, Jirou."-Ed
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Snake Eater (S2E7)

## GM Notes:

In the middle of the night, Blake Smith and Kimberly Wong arrive at Ed's home. They're looking for help from the Spooks, being chased as they are by Travis Donovan and the remaining members of The Ring. In exchange for their safety, they're willing to trade information on a coming threat that "**You guys will really want to know about, trust me!**"

They broke faith with Travis when he started summoning a demonic creature known as the Crystal Siphon, and made a deal with it. He's been feeding his foes to it, and they had enough. Travis sent the Siphon after them, and they escaped.

The next day, Malachi Patel arrives at either Mark's place or Cara's. He demands the 'Criminal Warlocks' on behalf of the Wardens. If refused, he leaves while uttering threats.

Simultaneously, Doug Thompson arrives at the other of the two, same demands but offering money & power in exchange for the fugitives.
Jeffrey Shiwak

Jeffrey Shiwak was a murdered Aboriginal teenager who's ghost came to Cara Anderson seeking justice.

Jeffrey was training in martial arts with Mark Manners who worked at a local dojo. When he was walking home after practice, he was jumped by two teenagers out for a good time, and when they found he had no money, they beat him to death. To add insult to injury, the perpetrators were the sons of prominent men in the city, and that combined with the fact that Jeffrey was a poor "Indian" meant his murder was destined to be tossed into the unsolved pile.

Jeffrey, Cara, Mark, and James were able to get a confession out of Jeffrey's murderers and they were brought to trial. They are currently incarcerated and Jeffrey's ghost has been able to move on.
Sahagin Warrior

The warrior caste of the Sahagin race is characterized by their heavy scales, wicked claws that can be (but are not always) poisonous, and oily sweat when out of water. They commonly carry tridents as their weapon of choice, but are also dangerous unarmed. They are particularly vulnerable to fire, as their oily secretions burn readily.

These examples of the Sahagin are of slightly below normal human intelligence, but are possessed of an animal cunning that makes them extremely dangerous either alone or in groups.

Note: The Sahagin race was dominated by the god Poseidon when they clashed with the man who was his hand at that time Ed K. Danvers.

## Related:

Sahagin Mystic

Sahagin Infiltrator
A Horse of a Different Colour (S3E12)

## GM Notes (Overview):

The Spook Squad is called out to Regina to look into the disappearance of a local young woman from a prominent family. Suzanne Perk disappeared apparently without a trace. She was killed by a Kelpie, which took her to Wascana Lake, and ate all but her liver. Her boyfriend was attacked later that day.

## Creatures under the Onmyouji's control:

* Kelpie - Celtic fairy kills and eats all but the liver
* Bhut - Chinese spirit of the air. Violent spirits of murder.
* Chiang-Shih - Chinese undead. 'Hopping corpses' dense, immensely strong & durable, vulnerable to electricity & sound.
* Noppera-bo - Japanese spirit creature. Murdered by the Onmyouji and enslaved.
* Siren - Greek legend. Human female with bird wings, bird legs and talons. Can fly and attacks with sound. La Savate.
* Ahuizotl - Aztec myth. Dog-shaped, with spines and a hand on the end of its tail. Known for its taste for human flesh.
* Kitsune - Japanese messenger spirit. 4 tails.
* Oni - Japanese ogre. Invisibility, not vulnerable to iron.
* Aswang - Phillipine witch ghoul. Shape changer, eats unborn fetuses and small children. Inhumanly strong at night.
* Yuki-onna - Japanese spirit sorceress. Cold & snow powers. Appears as tall japanese woman, whose eyes project fear.
* Harionago - Japanese ghoul. Long hair tipped with barbs that are used to kill.
* Otoroshi - Shadow creature, shaggy hair, eats people.
* Bakechochin - Japanese fiery spirit, haunts lanterns. Spirit of persons who died violently.
* Trauco - Chilean goblin. Can enrapture any woman, and has a gaze attack vs. men.
* Suiko - Japanese water goblins. Tiger claw - like hooks on their knees. Super strength & speed. Invisibility. Bosses among the Kappa.
Joshua Isa

Joshua Isa was the leader of the contingent of Red Court Vampires in Saskatoon in Season 1 of the Spook Squad series. He ruled the Red Court presence in the province of Saskatchewan from his several story building that used to be where the CN rail yards are in modern Saskatoon. This facility went by the name of Bandera Management Solutions, and its wholly owned subsidiaries: Panther Security, Crimson Clad Gentlemens Club, and Tooth & Claw Liquor. This building was demolished by the Spook Squad and their allies in the episode: NaCl on the Reds

Following the deaths of himself, his wife and Countess Elisabet Isa, and their daughter Josephine Isa, the Red Court decided to reposition themselves in this area. This triggered the appointment and dispatch of Evelyn Summers to implement her plan for "A kinder, gentler Red Court of Vampires" to deal with the turbulent local supernatural community.
House Grimmaldi

House Grimmaldi is a house of the White Court of Vampires. It is small and emerging, and differs from other houses in that it is made up of "rejects" or outcasts of other houses.

## Main Universe

In the main universe, House Grimmaldi is the White Court house that holds influence in Saskatchewan. They run the Prairie Lily, a special neutral zone that is a casino/bar/sex dungeon/conference hall/hotel/you get the point in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Luca and Savio Grimmaldi are the heads of the House, sharing equal power and influence as brothers. They also operate the most democratic house in the White Court, valuing the opinions of all members, but at the end of the day, they rule with an iron fist.

## Alternate Universe

In the AU where the Grimmaldis originated, they were just making and forming a house, and owned a mundane casino in Saskatoon, having taken over the old police building. Their casino has bunkers and saferooms, as well as secure meeting rooms, probably due to the justified paranoia of the Grimmaldis (that place was ALWAYS attracting flying monkeys). The current head of household is Savio Grimmaldi, leading as the lone head since Luca decided to serve the Winter Court. Due to Luca's alliances, House Grimmaldi is tied to the Winter Court.
Gerald (RCV)

We know very little about Gerald. At his art exhibit he once offered to help Alphonse to create are for "All of eternity" (Diary of a Teenage Vampire) and tried to hold his gaze but Alphonse managed to avoid it. He came with several associates and when Alphonse tried to soulgaze with him later he was unable to do so.

Later on, an appointment was made to look at the sculptures on the University grounds where Alphonse had an art piece. They attack the vampires. Gerald tried to run away but was attacked by Bijoux. This attack gave him severe agoraphobia and he managed to escape. They never found out why the Red Court had decided to return at that time.
Hell's Angels

A self-described group of "motorcycle enthusiasts, the Hell's Angels is seen by most (especially law enforcement) as a criminal organization operating in many areas of the world. In Saskatoon, they are the main group that controls the drug trade on the West Side. Their main rival in drugs is the Indian Posse.

The Saskatoon Spook Squad encountered the Hell's Angels when Tyson Spence was the leader.
When You Gaze Into the Abyss... (S3E02)

## GM Notes (Overview):

There have been a string of brutal murders over the last week. Five people have been beaten to death The problem, and the reason the party is being approached, is that though the killer has been identified by several witnesses, the woman they identified has had ironclad alibis for every murder: Work, shopping, work, book club, and laundromat.

* Tulpa
* Woman's name: Margaret Woods
* Super strength, speed, recovery.

Judith, Sally, Trevor, Mariah, Jonah, Millie.
Watch Where You're Going! (S2E1)

## GM Notes:

A young man approaches the party with a grave concern: The men of his bloodline fall dead on or around their 30th birthday.

His name is Alexander Cranee, and claims to be an illegitimate son of Winston Adair, founder of Sub-Light energy, and inventor of a next-gen solar panel.

Research will turn up the fact that David Adair was cursed after a confrontation in which he killed the apprentice to a Mohawk shaman. From 1782-1947, all males born of his line died on their 30th birthday. In 1947, Oliver Adair met with the aging shaman, who relented. The shaman enchanted Oliver's watch fob to absorb the energy of the curse. Oliver lived to the age of 84, and his son Winston lived to the age of 67. Winston was never married and his estate is being auctioned off for charity, as per his final wishes.

Travis Donovan intends to acquire the watch fob, to harvest the dark energy it has been steeped in. He has sent members of his Circle to steal it.

The member of the Ring at the auction's body disappeared in the confusion.

\*Reuben Taylor is the member of the Ring present. He escapes at the end of the story if at all possible.
S1E03: Love the Skin You're In

## GM Notes (Overview):

Four people have turned up dead, and in various stages of consumption over the last week. First a dead man missing fingers, then a woman missing flesh from a gnawed leg, then a woman whose breasts had been clawed out by unnaturally strong & sharp claws, finally a man whose head had been cracked open, and whose brain, loin, and thighs were largely missing.

Rabbi Robert Yafe, Wayna Aputsiaq, Theo, Charlene, Gerold, Khila.
Every Dog Has its Day (S2E9)

## GM Notes:

A woman bursts into the Divine Goddess, crying and wide-eyed. "You've got to save me!" he wails, and passes out. Outside the door, the slavering of an enraged hound presages an attack.

Once defeated, the hound vanishes, leaving only ectoplasm behind.

Her name is Marie Solovski, and she is being chased and pursued by Hounds constantly over the last several weeks. It started with phantom snarling, escalating until she was attacked today.

Seven years ago, she jokingly agreed to sell her soul to a well-dressed man outside of the the Booster Juice at five corners on Broadway Ave. She walked past a busker, took a moment to listen, and idly mentioned to a passerby that the buskeer's music is huntingly beautiful. He replied to her that anything's possible for a price, and asked her what skill she would like to be the best at. She said she would give anything to be a professional pool player. He smiled and told her that she'd have seven full years to enjoy her gift, and to have a good time.
Blackness Under it All (S2E15)

## GM Notes:

Nov. 8:

The party is alerted by Officer Bob that James is missing. When the Spooks track him, they find that he's been taken to a vampire safe-house on Ave. D. In the house, they find that a small hive of Black Court Vampires had formed there, and apparently grabbed James so that he could not hunt them.

Examination of the computer in this 'safe house' reveals that a user named Danica had been using this computer to search for blood transfusion information, and Vietnam war tunnels and trapping techniques, as well to advertise on Tumblr and other similar sites for young people who want to be vampires.

Danica has used her vampiric powers to arrange to have an extensive tunnel system built under the Diefenbaker Hill, and has set up her base of operations here. There is a fully stocked blood donor clinic, with human hostages strapped with blood extraction gear. She has sent word to Baron Craysfort of the Black Court of Vampires, and he has come to town to observe her results.

Outlook account: Vampire\_Mistress01@gmail.com

Registered to Danica Wonder.

Advertisement.jpg on hard drive.

Nov. 9:

8pm - 2 ambulances are attacked and robbed, all 4 paramedics are missing. They were attacked at the west side of the traffic bridge immediately following a 911 call.

## Safehouse Vampires:

* Edward Shipton
* 2x Female (new vamps)
* 2x Male (new vamps)
* Danica Wonder

## Computer Search History:

* VietCong
* Vietnam war tunnels
* Vietnam tunnel traps
* Team Edward
* True blood message boards
* Twilight message boards
* Tumblr vampire diaries

## Vampires in Diefenbaker Base:

* Ethan Wong
* Charles Chu
* Emily Schacher
* Julia Stihleon
* Danica Wonder
* Baron Craysfort
Malachi Patel

Malachi Patel was a member of the cabal of sorcerers called The Ring. He and Doug Thompson were the members sent by Travis Donovan to retrieve wayward members Kimberly Wong and Blake Smith when they defected to the Spooks. They tried taking them from the Spooks by force, and lost their lives in the bargain.

## Related:

The Ring

Doug Thompson

Kimberly Wong

Blake Smith

Spook Squad
Becky

Becky was Stu's girlfriend who had to wear a shirt with her name on it because she keeps forgetting her name. Becky was an avid eater of mac ’n’ cheese and she likes every type of mac ’n’ cheese besides Stu-style mac ’n’ cheese in which she hates with a passion, and she left Stu over. After leaving Stu, Becky fell into a deep depression where she never recovered and she killed herself by cutting herself in half in a sawmill. Becky's corpse was looted by a vicious gang of cannibals and they found a half finished book about how bad Stu-style mac ’n’ cheese is.
NaCl on the Reds (S1E6)

## Summary (S1E6)

This episode was the Season Finale for season 1, and made a positive change in the composition of the supernatural community in Saskatoon, SK. It was the 6th episode done after we started keeping track of the episodes in order.

## GM Notes

It's time to put the Reds out of business in our town. We've got the inside scoop on their local "Embassy," and with advanced planning we can do it!

* Bandara Management Solutions: 77 employees (33 managers, 33 support, 11 security).
* Panther Security: 17 local employees.
* 3 owners of Bandara on site: Count Joshua Isa, Countess Elisabet Isa, Lady Josephine Isa.
Dresden Files RPG Saskatoon Wiki

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## Welcome to the Dresden Files RPG Saskatoon Wiki

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## Dresden Files RPG

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Sahagin Mystic

The mystic caste of the Sahagin race is characterized by lighter scales than the warrior caste. They also commonly are covered with rags and strips of cloth, often adorned with shells and other undersea paraphernalia. They secrete the same oily substance as warriors, but to a lesser degree.

They have magic related to water and the sea. Many have only ritual abilities, but some have shown the ability to cast spells 'on the fly.'

Note: The Sahagin race was dominated by the god Poseidon when they clashed with the man who was his hand at that time Ed K. Danvers

## Related:

Sahagin Warrior

Sahagin Infiltrator
Violetta Claret

## Aspects

High Concept

* Succubus Defiant

Trouble

* I will not be taken! (Never again!)

Cooking/Baking

* She loves to cook for others. (Keep calm and cook on!)

* Not every sister is my blood.

Other aspects

* Family is what makes a home.
* No boys allowed!

## The Squad

The group first encountered Violetta when she was being held captive in Russia as part of a project to train "psychic soldiers" to "further the plots of the motherland. They managed to rescue her from Russia and bring her back to Canada, where she moves in with Nika and works as his housekeeper/cook.

## Life with Nika

She lived with Nika and his partner Alex for quite some time, having nowhere else to go. When Violetta was kidnapped by the Rabbi, Nika gave his life to protect them by throwing himself in front of the blast wave when the power crystal was blown up by Antares.

She was destroyed over the death of Nika, and couldn't share the house with Alex any more as he was showing signs of being unstable. Alex never forgave her for "abandoning" him.

## Life with Bijoux

She showed up at Bijoux's boat in a rainstorm and Bijoux and Violetta set about helping each other heal. As well as both being fluent in french, they have several simalarities and have grown to be great friends. Bijoux brought Violetta home a kitten so she wouldn't be alone so much and tries to make her as comfortable as possible in her new home. This is usually in the form of new gadgets for the kitchen.

There was a period when Bijoux and Violetta were being threatened by Alex. Bijoux was reluctant to tell Violetta because she didn't want to reopen the trauma. This caused a minor rift between them when it eventually came out and Violetta was upset at Bijoux for keeping this from her. But in the end, after they sat and talked they both realized that they were a solid team and could truly trust each other. They made a promise that there would never be secrets like that again. Violetta also make Bijoux promise to be better about letting her know where she was by using a specially designed cell phone. Bijoux has been trying very hard to keep this promise and tried to check in frequently. This experience with Alex had a lasting effect and served to further cement the belief Violetta had that men were to be avoided at all costs.

This issue was brought up again when Shinichi, Jirou's brother came to stay on the houseboat for a short time for safety reasons. Although she understood why it was necessary, she stayed in her room the entire time. She fears her powers and in this way lacks self confidence. She doesn't want to hurt anyone.

She set herself up as housekeeper and cook on Bijoux's boat. She proudly has a commercial style kitchen and many appliances as well as a large herb garden. The boat being totally off the grid, supplies power with waterwheels and some wind power. She has recently set up a contract with Neutral Grounds Cafe to supply the baking for them. She is very skilled at all things culinary.

She avoids leaving the safety of the boat and the wards whenever possible and has been able to set things up that anything she may need can be ordered or delivered by a courier.
Marion, Hand of Poseidon

Marion was the Hand of Poseidon chosen directly after Ed K. Danvers had managed to push his father out of his mind, and regain control of his own actions and life. This time, Poseidon decided to use a faithful member of his priesthood, and gave him power and a mission: Kill Ed Danvers.

To accomplish this, he (after a few false starts) joined the Concerned Citizens group, and joined their mission to kill the Spook Squad.
Fellowship of St. Giles

The Fellowship of St. Giles is a group of red-court infected who help each other control their vampiric urges, and fight the Red Court of
 Vampires.

Father Bob Hillbauer is a member of this organization operating in North America.

The Fellowship has contacted Mark Manners about joining several times in the past.
President for Life! (S3E09)

## GM Notes (Overview):

Mark Manners or Ed K. Danvers have an unexpected visitor in the middle of the night: Eric Becker. Eric has been leading a strike team for the Venatori Umbrorum, in association with the Brotherhood of St. Giles. The last 6 strikes have been suffering from an increasing degree of problems: Pick-up being botched, equipment misplaced or missing, targets' security being suddenly upgraded, etc. He needs a team that his team knows nothing about to catch the traitor on his team. The strike is against a Red Court of Vampires stronghold in Africa during a tumultuous time (Deceiver).

## Eric's team:

* Charles Trent - R.C.I. (demolitions).
* Shale Strout - Focused Practitioner: Earth (Defenses) - tall.
* Johnny Blaze - Focused Practitioner: Fire (Anti-personnel) - skinny & tall (gun focus).
* H.C. - Trollkin (Procurement) - wiry.
* Sharon Trout - R.C.I. (Computers).
Warden Esmirelda

Warden Esmirelda Spinosa is a Warden of the White Council of Wizards who used to be tasked with monitoring the Western Canada Region.

## The Spook Squad

Early into her tenure in Saskatoon, Esmirelda became aware that there was a civilian group of Supernatural beings acting to protect the people and territory of the city. After a meeting (and soulgaze) with the police officer in charge of the group's movements, she decided to let them go about their business and focus her efforts on other areas of her territory.

She did make a point of dropping in from time to time, to make sure the group, this Spook Squad, wasn't breaking the Laws of Magic.

## An Eye for Talent

While tracking a rogue group of sorcerers calling themselves The Ring, Esmirelda became aware that the Saskatoon based Spook Squad had someone in it that might make a good warden. Kaki Yukimura was a member of the White Council of Wizards by this time, and with the Wardens as low on manpower as they were, her recommendation was accepted almost immediately, and she was allowed to extend the grey cloak (and some advice) to the young wizard. Since the new Warden was not likely to relocate (having a group that she worked well with), Esmirelda accepted a reassignment to help Wardens in the North and West region of the U.S.

## A Maternal Touch

While the Western Canada Region is being watched over by Ms. Yukimura, Esmirelda occasionally pops into her former territory from time to time, to check and see how things are going, and to check the progress of her protege's new deputy and former apprentice. She doesn't make herself known on these visits, but she stays apprised of the situation.
Marvin Campbell

Malachi Patel was a member of the cabal of sorcerers called The Ring. He and Blaine Lee made arrangements with the Fomor to harvest the energy-rich people of Saskatoon, in exchange for first pick of anyone with talent for magic to harvest for their own. The Spook Squad eventually became aware of this arrangement, and neither Ring member survived the resulting encounter.

## Related:

The Ring

Blaine Lee

Fomor

Spook Squad
Divine Goddess

The Divine Goddess (formerly Witches Brew) is a metaphysical book store/gift shop located on the corner of Broadway and 12th Street in Saskatoon. It is owned by Tyrone Jamison, a neutral shopkeeper who sells books and equipment to any and all. Cara Anderson rents the top floor of this store and runs a successful business as a medium from there.
When Elves go to War (S2E11)

## GM Notes:

Members of the Spook Squad are approached by Thomas Rodgers, an interviewer with CBC radio. He was doing an exposee show on the users of Tumblr, specifically regarding a community calling themselves 'Otherkin'. One of the five guests, a boy named Toby Mitchell (who claimed to be an Elven War Mage named Eldharan) got angry when pressed on his story, and threatened to kill Mr. Rodgers.
Tyrone Jamison

Tyrone Jamison is the neutral owner of the Divine Goddess in Saskatoon. He believes that anyone who has an interest should be able to purchase magical books, goods, and services; and therefore does not discriminate amongst his customers.

Tyrone rents the top floor of his establishment to Cara Anderson, a medium.
Fetch, My boy! (S2E13)

## GM Notes:

Several people have turned up dead in the last few days. The last two of these were killed in locked rooms, which were locked from the inside. Dr. VanLocklear was first, followed by two first-year co-eds: Valerie Jones and Salai Mumbai. Then came the death of Joseph Mumbai, an usher at the Broadway Theatre. They show the same cause of death in all cases: Hair all of white, and heart failure. In all cases, there are reflective surfaces nearby. Three of the victims had purchases at the Broadway Theatre on their banking history, on Friday, September 19. Broadway was showing a movie called 'The Beyond (1981)'.

Two Fetches are on the loose, and feeding very well indeed. One major Fetch, and one minor.
Kodzo Kwabena

Kodzo Kwabena is a Houngan who lives and works in Saskatoon, SK. He became aware of a Bokor working in his area, and tried to intercede. Once he did, he came under siege by summoned beings: At home, at work, everywhere he went, something would come for him. Eventually it beat him into a siege mentality, warding his home and vehicle against non-human beings, and staying safe.

When the Spook Squad came to him for advice about a recent string of family deaths in the area, he freely offered what information he had. Later, when he became aware that his niece was the latest incarnation of Marie Laveau, he asked the Spooks to support her as she went about regaining her heritage.

## Related:

Spook Squad

Marie Laveau

Reuben Taylor
Never Judge a Book by its Cover (S3E05)

## GM Notes (Overview):

The Librarian reaches out to Alexis to retrieve a stolen artifact: The book of Kells. This tome of curses was taken from the Library by one of the inner collection guards for Lee Nigel, Lord of Crows, the latest in a long line of sorcerers. He keeps it in his fortress mansion, while he tries to unlock its secrets. Locks, guards, and wards galore.

* All doorknobs & handles are iron, and barbed.
* All circles are traps, warded to capture all who don't have a talisman.
* If any book in the library is removed by anyone other than Lee Nigel, the statues attack.
* The threshold is a base +2.
* Perimeter ward has a mental attack, placing a mild consequence of 'befuddled' (16 shift ward).
* Door is warded with a block causing paralysis (8 shift ward).
* Each circle is a trap for fae and other supernatural creatures (10 shift containment).
* The air has a low concentration of iron dust on the first and second levels. This disrupts fae magics.
* First floor: Four demons trapped in statues patrol the floor.
* Second floor: 22 demons trapped in statues, inside circles. The circles release if any books are removed from the library by anyone other than Lee Nigel.
* Servants on the top floor are fae Nymphs.
* The waterfall houses a Fossgrim, a creature of the Nevernever whose body is composed of water.
Arnie the ghoul

## Overview

Arnie the ghoul was hired by the Lady of the West as a security guard to protect her home. In exchange for guarding against incursion, he gets all of the meat he can eat. He's a very friendly sort, always willing to make a new friend. When crossed, he can be **very** dangerous.

## Related:

Lady of the West

The Black Prince's Court
Streets of Red (S1E1)

## GM Notes:

Several violent attacks have happened lately. An office erupts in violence when a performance review goes terribly wrong: Insurance manager Michael Thompson attacks junior associate Henry Sebastian III when the latter refused to share a can of coke he was drinking.

* Gasoline Alley employee Robert Crowfoot is attacked by unknown assailant over a failed credit transaction. Assailant was 5'10", dark hair & eyes, caucasian.
* Unidentified man ran amok through Sobeys in Circle Park Mall: Tearing open packages of food, drinking various drinks and screaming about being hungry.

The party is approached by a well-dressed man who introduces himself as Joshua Isa. He tells of a group of Sabbat Reds that have moved into the area. He offers the party info on where they're staying in exchange for future considerations.
S1E05: Winter's Inexorable March

## GM Notes (Overview):

Antares has had some success finding our enemies. The Winter Court of the Fae contacts him to look into a wild faerie that attacked the court on behalf of a client. A message needs to be sent. Word is passed to Antares to venture to the summoner affiliated lands of wild Faerie.

Eileen - Winter agent.
The Claramae` Family

Mazarin Claramaé - (Maiden name : Crepuscule) Former matriarch of the Claramae family. Tried to "rewrite" her youngest daughter Bijoux mentally. However, she was ultimately defeated and was mentally blocked from using her powers by Bijoux who chose not to kill her but rather to spare her life. Any attempt to use her mind magic causes her great pain. She also acquired Aichmophobia (Fear of sharp and pointy objects) as a consequence from the battle.

Ebene Claramaé - Husband of Mazarin

Rubis Brulant Claramaé (Twin of Topaze) -

Verredemer Orage Claramaé (Twin of Diamant) - Accountant. He is short (Approximately 5 feet). Took over the Claramae family affairs after the defeat of Mazarin. He has since incorporated it under "Claramae Holdings Inc." and is taking care of the family business. Every month he sends Bijoux a check.

Pierre de Lune Claramaé (Twin of Amethyste) - Lawyer. Usually dressed impeccably in a three piece suit.

DeSang Roche Claramaé (Twin of Perle) - Football player. Was dressed in snap pants.

Obstinian Deces Claramaé (Twin of Morganite) -

Axinite Fantome Claramaé (Twin of Beryl) - Youngest boy. In college. Dressed casually.

Topaze Merre Claramaé (Twin of Rubis) -

Diamant Stalactite Claramaé (Twin of Verredemer) -

Amethyste Etoile Claramaé (Twin of Pierre) - Dressed in sweats. Redhead with blond roots.

Perle Maree Claramaé (Twin of DuSang) - Spiked collar necklace. Black-blue raven hair. Many piercings.

Morganite Brouillard Claramaé (Twin of Obstinian) - Librarian look. Powersuit with hair in a bun

Beryl Sable Claramaé (Twin of Axinite) -
The Yukimura Family

The Yukimura's are a powerful family of wizards. Originally a clan from Hokkaido, and now stationed in Tokyo, their line is filled with Wardens of the White Council, as well as Samurai.

The progression of magic through the Yukimura Line begins as the last wizard from the last line dies, the next magical Yukimura is born. In this way, only five magical Yukimura's ever exist at a time, each one a master of a separate element.

The current Yukimura Line consists of Kaki, Shinichi, Jirou, Kazeki and Umiko, of that descending order in age, and their elements are fire, spirit, earth, wind and water respectively.

## Family Line

The Yukimura's have been tracking their Line since the ninth century, and so have very good records of their lineage.

### Yukimura's of the Ninth Century

**Hikaru Yukimura**

1007-1052, Fire user

**Ena Yukimura**

1009-1190, Spirit mage

**Ametsuchi Yukimura**

1011-1186, earth user

**Kazetani Yukimura**

1012-1087, wind mage

**Otaki Yukimura**

1014-1151, water mage

### Yukimura's of the eleventh Century

**Hono Yukimura**

**Kiyoshi Yukimura**

**Mamoru Yukimura**

**Taifu Yukimura**

**Kano Yukimura**

### Yukimura's of the thirteenth Century

**Kaen Yukimura**

**Amida Yukimura**

**Iwao Yukimura**

**Suzukaze Yukimura**

**Shimizu Yukimura**

### Yukimura's of the fifteenth Century

**Fudo Yukimura**

**Jo Yukimura**

**Kohana Yukimura**

**Kazehaya Yukimura**

**Tatsuo Yukimura**

### Yukimura's of the seventeenth Century

**Homura Yukimura**

**Ki Yukimura**

**Suna Yukimura**

**Senpu Yukimura**

**Mizumi Yukimura**

### Yukimura's existing today

**Kaki Yukimura**

**Shinichi Yukimura**

**Jirou Yukimura**

**Kazeki Yukimura**

**Umiko Yukimura**
Silver and Steel (S2E6)

## GM Notes:

A dread artifact in the custody of the Church has disappeared from storage, and surfaced in Tugaske, SK of all places! Vatican special forces are hunting for the Unholy Grail, its current holder, and they have sent a request to James Tyveck personally (since he's known to them personally) to help them find the thief responsible for stealing it in the first place.

Father Carmichael is able to share the fact that the Church has been able to track the Grail and the cult holding it to Tugaske. They've been able to track a number of cultists converging no the area. The ritual concerns the drinking of blood that has been de-sanctified in the Grail.

Walking out of the meeting with the Spooks, Father Carmichael is shot and either killed or comatose (Comatose if anyone can heal him, or has first-aid skills). His killers are in a car parked in front of the police station, and the car pulls away immediately afterwards. If it's stopped, there are 3 human males with ouroboros pendants and dressed in suits.

A cult has gathered at St. Andrew's United Church in Tugaske, SK. They will perform their ritual at midnight. There are 5 people there, three cultists and two sacrifices: A little boy and girl. A thorouoghly tarnished silver chalice rested on the altar, and the crosses were all smashed and caked with offal. The holy water fountain pump is stopped, and the water glows red from a small jewel placed in it. Andre Jones, Jeffrey Watson, and Miles Martin are the cultists.

If Father Carmichael is alive at the end of the episode, he will insist on returning the Unholy Grail to secure lockup.
An Inheritance for the Ages (S2E16)

## GM Notes (Overview):

Throughout the ages, there has always been a man or woman to take on the mantle of the Independent Agent. This person walks between the supernatural and human worlds, keeping secrets the world is not ready to learn and acting as a mercenary in the internecine maneuverings of the various supernatural groups. The current Independent Agent, one Alexander King, has reached his final days, and it is time to pass on his storehouse of knowledge and power to his successor. He has summoned the most promising representatives of the supernatural world to compete for his 'crown'.

## Three Locations, Three Mysteries:

### Bigfoot:

The Independent Agent transports the prospective successors to the wilds of Arkensas, near the Texas border. While there, they learn the fate of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

### X-37 - Tunguska Event:

Siberia - genetic research to unlock human potential for powers.

"X48 produced duplicates of important personages, with organic bombs in their bellies - Jack Drood shut it down in 1973."

Spetznaz sent in after it went quiet. 500 in, 19 out. Screaming about monsters.

One of the buildings is undamaged. Streets are coated in blood, weapons and debris, but no bodies.

No signage.

Great open room, biseted by a huge one-way mirror, and packed with bulky computer and recording equipment. (old-fashioned reel-to-reel, videotape <betamax7, etc.>)

### Betrayal:

Alexander King has already passed on, and used some of the magic at his disposal to move his consciousness to the body of his son, Peter King. This challenge was in no way to share his treasure, but to eliminate the competition coming up in this new generation. When the group solved the Tunguska mystery, Peter swings into action, trying to kill the other members of the group. His powers are myriad, including but not limited to: Mortal magic, Items of Power, Potions, and Fae deals.
Reuben Taylor

Reuben Taylor was a member of the cabal of sorcerers called The Ring. Reuben split off from Travis Donovan to try out an idea: Bleeding energy from homeowners into talismans that he could use to power his own summonings and bindings of the Loa and other spirits.

Reuben was a Bokor, an evil follower of the dark Loa. As a result of his actions, the Spook Squad came into contact with a local Houngan, Kodzo Kwabena.

When it was clear he would not win his battle against the Spook Squad, Reuben used his Death Curse to open a portal to the NeverNever, and stranded the Spooks there for some time.

## Related:

Kodzo Kwabena

The Ring

Spook Squad
White Council of Wizards

The White Council of Wizards is a world-wide governing body for those who practice wizardry and magic as mortal practitioners. It has been characterized by some as a sort of fraternity lodge, or a sort of black-belt association.

Some consider them a group of hidebound old men, too long in the tooth to understand the modern world, or how to get along with it. There is something to that. The Council is a geriocracy, ruled by the oldest among an extremely long-lived group. This does make is difficult for them to understand the needs of the young, or change stances on issues quickly.

## The Wardens

The Wardens of the White Council are a combination of soldiers and police officers. They each have an area of responsibility, in which they keep an eye out for (and defeat, as needed) monsters and sorcerers who attack the population in their area.

They are also the combat-trained Wizards that the White Council falls back on when they have an enemy they can't reason with. This was displayed in the war between the Red Court and the White Council.
Jacques Parise

Jacques Parise is an operative for the Catholic Church, and provides bodyguarding solutions for the Vatican Grand Exorcist.

When the Grand Exorcist was sent to Saskatoon to exorcise the spirit possessing Ed K. Danvers, he encountered the Spook Squad. Fortunately, the Spooks were willing to meet the Grand Exorcist at a local church to attempt the exorcism. Unfortunately, as a result of this meeting the Grand Exorcist and his team were left with a profound fear of attempting or being involved with the casting out of evil spirits.

As a result of this, Jacques was reassigned to the Vatican training center for the Eye of Thoth. He currently acts as a weapons and marksmanship instructor.
Nathan Gordon

## Overview

Nathan Gordon was a 'substitute soul reaper,' granted power from a fallen warrior in the form of a sword that he used to protect the people from the monsters who prey upon them.

## Aspects:

High concept:

* Substitute soul reaper

Trouble:

* Defend the innocent

Phase aspects:

* There's no friend like skill
* I might not win, but you lose
* To stand against impossible odds
* Expert timing saves lives

## Early life

Nathan was the son of a Canadian tech expert whose family had been relocated to Japan. Growing up without any other Canadian kids nearby, he turned to martial arts training to salve his loneliness. In school, he was a middling student, but obviously he was a bit of a loner. One day when he was a young man he and his father witnessed a mugging. Nathan's father jumped in between the mugger and his victim, and was stabbed. His father lost the use of his legs, and Nathan learned an important lesson: Sometimes no-one wins.

## Joining the spook squad

Having moved back home to Saskatchewan, Nathan found himself between a fallen warrior and some kind of monster that he couldn't see. The warrior asked Nathan if he would be able to do what was necessary, and Nathan said he thought so. Suddenly, a sword had appeared in his hand, and the monster was visible to his eyes. In the aftermath, he was approached by a man in a charcoal suit and a sky blue button-down shirt with matching blue ribbon in his trilby hat. Soon after, he was introduced to a team of monster hunters.
You Hit 'em High, I'll Hit 'em Low (S3E11)

## GM Notes (Overview):

Red vampire strike team (6 members + 6 human / half-turned) James Tyveck's former station gets burnt out from the inside, and all 3 white court vampires are murdered simultaneously. James calls the Spook Squad for help. Meanwhile, the reds take several police, and start hooking them on addictive saliva.

Bob interrogates the Spook Squad members that he knows about to find out what's going on.
S1E06: Always Bet on Black

## GM Notes (Overview):

Black Court vampires send their thralls and recent sires to Saskatoon. Crystal Wells promised them increased territory in exchange for their aid against the Spook Squad. Now that the Spooks are gone, they intend to move in and take over. First though, they will need to destroy an upstart high-profile wizard apprentice. He will make an excellent vampire.

Danica Wonder
Sahagin Infiltrator

Once in a very great while, a member of the Sahagin race is born without any scales at all, and much smaller gills than are normal for a member of their race. In centuries past, these abominations were killed as a matter of course. In more recent times they have been repurposed to act as the Sahagin eyes, ears, and hands in the mortal world.

Sahagin infiltrators are rare enough that they don't constitute their own caste, and fall under the rulership of the Sahagin Mystic  caste. Paradoxically, they are also the type of Sahagin most likely to be encountered on land.

Note: The Sahagin race was dominated by the god Poseidon when they clashed with the man who was his hand at that time Ed K. Danvers

## Related:

Sahagin Warrior

Sahagin Mystic
Let He Who is Without Sin (S2E8)

## GM Notes:

A church operative has noticed a trend in the City of Saskatoon: The Winter Court is involved in a treaty with the White Court of Vampires, and the local authorities have been acting on behalf of the White Court. A cell of Holy Warriors are in town, and they're setting their sights on the Spooks, who are all unnatural creatures in one way or another. They set ambushes against the Spooks. One operative attacks with a sword, and two more flank with rifles. Any party members surviving who use Contacts can track them to their lair, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, on the corner of 8th Street and Broadway Ave. The leader of the cell is named Jacques Parise. He has two bodyguards, and can only be reasoned with at the most extreme level of probability. He is afraid of an unholy alliance, and willing to kill for his faith.

Note: Carolinjian.
Suzie Fryingpan

Suzie Fryingpan is/was a social worker with Aboriginal youth. Suzie didn't seem to notice when she died, as her ghost just showed up to work the next morning. She is a tireless worker (especially now) and says she will move on when there is no one left who needs help.

Suzie's focus has changed a bit since her death, but now she helps new ghosts reacclimatize to their new "life" if they cannot move on. Suzie works out of the White Buffalo Youth Lodge in Saskatoon. She has a close working relationship with Cara Anderson.
Captain Oliver Waltz

Oliver Waltz is a veteran of the Hydro wars and has fought in all the major battles. Oliver is famous for commanding the forces during the battle of the Shetlands and winning a battle that he should have lost. Waltz also commanded the hydro-political defense grid which in many occasions saved Grovnitski powers from being defeated. For his valor in the the war Waltz was awarded a small fishing hut in Southampton and also his own fleet of ships courtesy of the Hydro syndicate.

In the hydro syndicate Waltz managed to thwart a battle droid revolt and nearly died in process after figuring out it was an attempt by Grovnitski's son to overthrow his father and steal the Hydro throne from him. Oliver kept this a secret from Alexander and didn't tell anyone until after his death in a small council meeting which resulted in Grovnitski's son being served a poisoned Stu-style mac'n'cheese and he was killed instantly. His death was blamed on the Wind order and no one cared after that point.

Oliver was awarded many Tesco gift cards for this which he thought was a bit cheap but still. He went to Tesco to use his newly received gift cards where he was going to spend most of it on ready meals as on his personal ship there were no good cooks, but it was then he met Stu who Oliver believed would become the one cook to beat them all and he was correct as Stu became the founder of the widely renowned dish which is Stu-style mac'n'cheese.

Waltz now controls the entire navy for the Hydro syndicate which is considered one of the greatest honors that could be bestowed on a person in the syndicate and also became Bernie Reynolds most trusted adviser and was given a declaration that he would become the heir to the Hydro throne if Bernie was to ever pass away.

## Trivia

* Oliver is loved by many fans because of his intensively banterous scenes with Edgar Edison
* He was accidentally declared dead by the Bosnian Government and he wasn't allowed to go to there on holiday as they wouldn't allow dead people to go on holiday there
* He was shot through the foot with a crossbow by Frandon during his training
Doug Thompson

Doug Thompson was a member of the cabal of sorcerers called The Ring. He and Malachi Patel were the members sent by Travis Donovan to retrieve wayward members Kimberly Wong and Blake Smith when they defected to the Spooks. They tried taking them from the Spooks by force, and lost their lives in the bargain.

## Related:

The Ring

Malachi Patel

Kimberly Wong

Blake Smith

Spook Squad