Mortals Among Gods

Many unique and world-shaping individuals populate the lands and have done since time immemorial, stretching from the far sides of the map.

## Notable Figures

The below characters are established canons from the Dishonored series who are or have been important to the events of the world. They can be played as NPCs and cameos (if alive or through flashbacks), but cannot be used as a RPers main character.

### Occupation

* Emperor of the Isles
* Assassin (Former)
* Bodyguard (Former)

### Status

Alive

Once a world-renowned assassin and bodyguard of the two former empresses, upon the loss of his daughter, Corvo seized the throne of the Empire, establishing himself as a tyrannical dictator. Already a man of a bloodthirsty nature, he quickly stamped down on all those associated with not only the coup orchestrated by Delilah Kaldwin, but any who had wronged him or his family.

Years later he still sits as the head of the Empire of Isles, and continues to rule with an iron fist over all beneath him, and delivers the harshest judgement upon those who steer away from his militant view of society.

### Status

Deceased (Allegedly)

Emily Kaldwin was the daughter of the former Empress of the Isles, Jessamine Kaldwin, and Corvo Attano. Upon her mother's assassination she was kidnapped on the orders of the Royal Spymaster of the time, as to displace her rightful place on the throne. She was rescued by her father and restored to the Royal seat, with Corvo at her side.

Years later she became the target of a coup initiated by Delilah Kaldwin, her aunt, and was frozen solid into a stone statue. Though many attempts have been carried out on orders of her father, she remains a sentinel to this day, with none knowing whether she is alive or dead.

### Status

Deceased

Jessamine Kaldwin, daughter of Euhorn and Beatrix Kaldwin, was the second ruler of the Kaldwin dynasty. Naming her Corvo Attano as her protector at only 12 years old, she began a secretive relationship with him years later, giving birth to their child Emily.

Crowned at the young age of 20 after her father's passing, she presided over a period of political instability and turmoil, with certain vassals and subjects of the Empire wishing for independence.

A kind and gentle soul, she would always value life and go first to diplomacy before taking action, which led to the frustrations of her parliament, particularly those of Hiram Burrows, the Royal Spymaster, who ordered her untimely assassination.

### Status

Deceased

Hiram Burrows, who served as the Royal Spymaster under Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, was the architect of her assassination, ensuing his role as Lord Regent upon her death. He was also responsible for the unleashing of the rat plague upon Dunwall, in an attempt to cull the many homeless and lower classes, though the plague spiraled out of control.

Already a strong voice of opposition against Jessamine's rule of peace and harmony, Burrows feared that his scheming would be discovered by the Empress, who had ordered him to investigate the matter for evidence of foul play. He then commissioned the assassin Daud to eliminate her and arranged for Corvo to be executed for the crime.

His oppressive and corrupt rule against the people of Dunwall lead to dissatisfaction and eventual rebellion. This dissatisfaction became more pronounced as Corvo eliminated Burrows' allies, cutting off his funding and crippling his ability to pay the City Watch. Burrows, however, blamed the city's problems on the Empress and the laziness and disorder of the common folk. Ultimately he met his end by Corvo's hand.

### Status

Deceased

Thaddeus Campbell was appointed High Overseer in the year 1818. Despite Campbell's high position within the restrictive Abbey of the Everyman, he was rumored to lead an extremely decadent and deviant lifestyle, breaking the Seven Scriptures of his doctrine on a daily basis.

Allying with the Royal Spymaster Hiram Burrows, Campbell organised the assassination of Empress Jessamine Kaldwin, resulting in Burrows taking control of the Empire, backed with Campbell's religious power. Being the Lord Regent's closest ally, the High Overseer was marked by the Loyalists on their quest to rid the Empire of the usurpers, and Corvo Attano was sent after him.

When the former assassin caught up with the High Overseer, he chose to not kill, but humiliate and ostracise the man. Marking Campbell with the Heretic's Brand, a device used on disgraced persons to make them outcasts for every member of society, Campbell's own punishment for others was turned on himself. Exiled from Dunwall, Campbell became an outlaw, ultimately catching the rat plague and slowly subduing to the disease, spending his last days locked at the abandoned refinery at the Flooded District.

### Occupation

* Navy Admiral (Former)
* Loyalist Leader (Former)
* Lord Regent (Self-proclaimed, former)

### Status

Deceased

Once an admiral in the Gristol navy, he was discharged for refusing to sail under the command of the then Lord Regent, Hiram Burrows. He created the Loyalist Conspiracy after taking ownership of the abandone Hounds Pit pub, with the aim of reinstating the rightful heir to the Empire, Emily Kaldwin, to the throne.

It was Havelock who arranged for Corvo's escape from prison, and who subsequently tasked Corvo with a series of missions leading to the reclaiming of Emily and the downfall of Hiram Burrows and his conspirators.

After his plans came to fruition however, Havelock took the mantle of Lord Regent for himself, intending to rule the Empire, and betrayed Corvo, leaving his former ally to die. Corvo caught up to the admiral, holding Emily hostage atop a grand structure high above the sea. Attempting to pull the girl to the edge and use as a bargaining chip, Corvo shot the admiral, who fell to his death as Corvo saved his daughter at the last moment.

### Occupation

* Overseer (Former)
* Loyalist Conspirator

### Status

Deceased

Teague Martin was an Overseer of the Abbey of the Everyman, who became an agent for the Loyalists and was instrumental in breaking Corvo Attano out of Coldridge Prison. He was discovered by his fellow Overseers and captured, but was able to escape with Corvo's assistance.

Teague was born in Morley where he witnessed the Morley Insurrection at a young age and felt starvation, punishment from the other Isles and despair. He moved to Gristol at some later point. He had both a military and criminal past, being once a soldier and highwayman before becoming an Overseer, His crimes still weighed heavy on his spirit, influencing his change in career and faith. He also had some experience with black magic, and was one of the few people who recognised the mark on Corvo's hand. The extent of Martin's experience with the workings of the Outsider was unknown.

As with Havelock and Pendleton, he disposed of the remaining Loyalist members to cover up their crimes, before himself being found dead from poisoning.

### Occupation

* Socialite
* Loyalist Conspirator

### Status

Deceased

Lord Treavor Pendleton was one of the leaders of the Loyalist Conspiracy. As an aristocrat, he used his connections in high society to assist the efforts of the Conspiracy, largely to protect the interests of the gentry from Hiram Burrows' influence.

After aligning himself with the Loyalist Conspiracy, Pendleton sought control of his elder brothers', the infamous Pendleton Twins who were responsible for the holding of the kidnapped Emily Kaldwin, Parliamentary holdings. In a letter Corvo found in his quarters later on, Pendleton revealed that his main goal was to stop legislation that would put the holdings of Dunwall's gentry at risk.

He was later found to have been conspiring with Farley Havelock and Teague Martin to eliminate Corvo and the other members of the Loyalist Conspiracy to cover up their crimes. After poisoning Corvo, the three betrayed the other members of the Conspiracy, kidnapping Emily and fleeing to Kingsparrow Island. However, upon Corvo's arrival, Pendleton along with Teague Martin was found dead, having been poisoned themselves, likely as part of Havelock's plans.

### Full Name

* Delilah Copperspoon
* Delilah Kaldwin (Formal name during her reign)

### Age

36 (At year of death, due to non aging while trapped in the Void)

### Occupation

* Leader of the Brigmore Witches (Former)
* Empress of the Isles (Former)

### Status

Deceased (Allegedly)

The firstborn of Emperor Euhorn, Delilah was conceived of an affair with a servant girl, and though of Royal blood, was therefore illegitimate to stand as heir. After an event that banished her and her mother from the Royal estate, they were left to fend for themselves in the street, with her mother shortly passing.

Delilah swore revenge, and left to care for herself, made her way into the acquaintance of many a famed name, including that of Anton Sokolov and Luca Abele. In 1831, she was gifted with the Mark of The Outsider, and formed her own coven of witches, sharing her powers among her followers, though was trapped within the Void by the assassin Daud.

She was later returned to the world through a dark ritual, and began the coup against Emily Kaldwin, though was defeated once more by Corvo Attano, who showed her no mercy for her actions and killed her.

### Occupation

* Inventor
* Philosopher
* Royal Physician (Former)
* Head of the Academy of Natural Philosophy (Former)

### Status

Alive

Anton Sokolov began his early life as a painter and sculptor, before delving into many pursuits such as science, writing and his eventual greatest obsession, the occult. Responsible in part for Dunwall's industrial revolution, he along with his then colleague Esmond Roseburrow discovered the use of whale oil as an energy source, going on to create many mechanical marvels. A rift fell between the two however, when Anton pressed for their work to revolutionise the military and security forces. Roseburrow, horrified by what his discovery had helped create, committed suicide by gun.

While seen by many as a genius and pioneer of the future, he was not without his faults. Seen by those close to him as a drunkard and womaniser, his most dangerous pursuit was into that of the Void, and The Outsider himself. Though never able to summon The Outsider, he was partly responsible for the fall of Delilah Copperspoon into her supernatural existence.

Accompanying Corvo on his mission to eliminate Delilah and whoever had aligned themselves with her, he eventually returned to his homeland, a broken and depressed old man, living in permanent regret at the lives that had been destroyed thanks to his creations and apathy.

### Age

Unknown (Presumed in her 50s at year of death)

### Occupation

Curator of the Royal Conservatory (Former)

### Status

Deceased

Breanna Ashworth was born into a wealthy family in Dunwall. However, she did not feel loved by her family, since all she seemed to be was "an advantageous marriage", having been promised to a man three times her age. Before the marriage, Breanna fled her home, knowing freedom for the first time in her life.

After Delilah was marked by The Outsider, she sought out like-minded women, sharing her power with them. Breanna Ashworth was the first to answer her call. The two women roamed the lands, wild and free, and were later joined by others to form the coven known as the Brigmore Witches.After Delilah's defeat, the remaining witches lost their powers and Breanna travelled to Karnaca where she began a new life as the Curator of the Royal Conservatory.

When Delilah fell at the hands of Daud, Breanna remained loyal to her. This continued loyalty was rewarded by her being able to hear Delilah's whisperings. When it was revealed that Duke Luca Abele was also able to hear the missing witch, the two organized a ritual. An enchanted circle was formed by all present, and Delilah rose once again, trapping her spirit inside of a statue, thus ensuring herself immortality.

When Corvo infiltrated the Royal Conservatory however, in search of answers to Delilah's perceived immortality, there was little Breanna could do to stop the former assassin from ending her life.

### Status

Deceased

Luca Abele was the acting Duke of Serkonos during the events of the coup against Emily Kaldwin. Arriving in Gristol, under the pretense of a state visit, he aided in Delilah's usurping of the throne.

Unlike his father, who was a benevolent ruler, Luca oppressed the people of Serkonos and lived purely for his pleasure. Surrounding himself with luxury even as his subjects were subjected to poverty and starvation, he gave no care to their circumstances.

Luca became obsessed with Delilah Copperspoon from a young age, aiding in the ritual that summoned her from the Void, as well as being the one to enable her coup under false pretenses of friendship. He met his end by Corvo's blade, his lifeless body slashed at the throat and hung out over his grand balcony for all of Serkonos to see.

### Status

Deceased

Kirin Jindosh was the Grand Inventor to the Duke of Serkonos and the founder of Jindosh Clockworks. He was responsible for the creation of the technological marvels such as the Clockwork Soldiers and the construction of the Clockwork Mansion.

A former student of the natural philosopher Anton Sokolov, though he showed great promise and intelligence, Jindosh was expelled 2 years later from the Academy of Natural Philosophy for reasons unknown, though it was alleged that he became involved an illicit dealings and bribery. Eventually, Jindosh became affiliated with Luca Abele and took the position of Grand Inventor to the Serkonan Duke. Jindosh built an elevated mansion on a hill overlooking Karnaca which became his place of residence. Jindosh also invented the mechanical Clockwork Soldiers which he both used to secure his home and sell to wealthy aristocrats.

Jindosh took part in the séance that successfully returned Delilah Copperspoon to the world, and was a key player to her coup of the Empire. Catching wind of his old pupil's machinations, Anton Sokolov was abducted and imprisoned in the Clockwork Mansion. There, Jindosh attempted to solicit his former mentor's assistance in the mass production of his Clockwork Soldiers, but was met with refusal. He responded by forcing Sokolov into electrotherapy, in hopes of nulling the man's free will while maintaining his creative genius, but to no avail. Corvo successfully rescued Sokolov and slew Jindosh.

### Occupation

Chief Alchemist of the Addemire Institute (Former)

### Status

Deceased

Doctor Alexandria Hypatia was the chief alchemist of the Addermire Institute in Karnaca and the inventor of the Addermire Solution, a restorative elixir that was stated to be more potent than that of the past concoctions of Soklolov or Piero.

Trialing the serum on herself first, she developed a split personality, which was manipulated by Luca Abele and dubbed 'The Crown Killer'. The serum was shown to be effective in clearing the lungs, but had a dire side effect – complete loss of empathy and a hunger for human flesh. Alexandria, in her alter ego of 'Grim Alex', was used by Luca to eliminate the political enemies of the Kaldwin Dynasty, making it seem as if those who spoke out against Emily were being murdered on her orders.

Corvo later on infiltrated the institute to find the elixir, but was set upon by the Doctor in her Crown Killer persona. Although she would have proved an invaluable ally with her abilities and intelligence, Corvo was forced to kill her in self defense.

### Occupation

* Assassin (Former)

Daud was an infamous assassin, most renowned for the the death of Jessamine Kaldwin and the kidnapping of Emily Kaldwin. Born in Serkonos, he grew up in various cities of the Isle. At some point in his early childhood, his natural abilities caught the attention of a mysterious actor, which subsequently led to his abduction. At the age of 16, Daud moved to Dunwall where he began to make a name for himself as a thief.

Daud's mother was alleged to have been a witch, instilling an obsession in her son of the occult. He spent years scouring sites and signs for the presence of The Outsider, who later marked him. Given supernatural abilities, Daud now honed his abilities into that of an assassin. Catching the eye of Hiram Burrows, the Royal Spymaster, he was hired to kill the current Empress of the Isles .

He hid himself well over the years after Jessamine's death, but following the death of Emily and Corvo's rise to power, Corvo eventually tracked him down and slew him.

### Full Name

* Billie Lurk
* Meagan Foster (Alias)

### Status

Deceased

The child of a foreigner from one of the many small isles in the ocean and off the coast of Pandyssia, Billie Lurk grew up in Dunwall, spending her early years in the house of her alcoholic mother. Unwanted and abused as a child, Billie left home at an early age, beginning an amateur career of thievery and assassination to avoid working as a mudlark or child prostitute. She hoped to one day leave such work behind to become a ship captain.

Billie became a pariah in the Dunwall underground when she murdered a "dandy" (who turned out to be one of the sons of the Duke of Serkonos) who struck and killed her friend and lover. Due to her status as a wanted fugitive and the powerful individuals interested in her arrest, she was cast out everywhere she tried to seek refuge.

She eventually came to work with Daud the assassin, and was involved in the murder of Jessamine Kaldwin. She later tried to kill Daud unsuccessfully, thinking he had become soft and weak since the Empresses' death, and was once again left to fend for herself. During the coup by Delilah, she aided Corvo in his journey under the alias of Meagan Foster. This was in part due to leaving her past behind, and in part to atone for her actions against Corvo, unbeknownst to him. However, she later confessed to her crimes in hope of forgiveness, but found none, becoming another victim to Corvo's blade.

## The Faces of a New Age

The below characters are original creations for the RP, and serve as the main characters of the story.

## Known Associates

The below characters are original creations for the RP, and serve as NPCs relevant to the main characters of the story.