Investigation Items - Hell is Us Database

An old scroll written in an ancient language. Elaborate illustrations adorn the page and feature a blue flower. Found in Pentos Algea’s tomb in the Watcher’s Nest, Vyssa Hills.

Where the blue flowers grow,
Below, the Lymbic fires glow.

An old scroll written in an ancient language. Elaborate illustrations adorn the page and feature a blue flower. Found in Pentos Algea’s tomb in the Watcher’s Nest, Vyssa Hills.

[Unintelligible]

A mysterious note. Found in the secret basement office of Vitalis’ house in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

Brothers and sisters of the Vigil:

The Journalist has arrived.

Meet at the Weeping Knight, as planned.

-A

A pendant given to me by my mother when I was 5 years old. It was the last time that I saw her.
It is made from an unknown material that is always cold to the touch.

An ancient sculpture depicting a crying eye. It is carved from a strange material. Obtained from Vitalis in Vyssa Hills.

Database: Compass, Model#KD1035. Aluminum alloy frame. Water and corrosion resistant.
Widely used by many European military and ON peacekeeping forces.

A datapad I stole from the ON basecamp before entering Hadea.

Database: Datapad, Model#KI0092. Manufacturer: KATOCHE Industries. Specifications: 120 Mhz CPU, 64MB EOD DRAM, 1GB HDD, 580g weight.

A device that always seems to point to the nearest Timeloop Guardian.

Database: A crystalline lattice that is highly sensitive to proximate Timeloop frequencies. The crystal orients itself towards similar frequencies in the vicinity.

The pages of this tome appear to describe, in great detail, the fundamental methods of enhancing Lymbic equipment.

The pages of this tome appear to describe, in great detail, advanced methods of enhancing Lymbic equipment.

The pages of this tome appear to describe, in great detail, ancient long-forgotten methods of enhancing Lymbic equipment.

The pages of this tome appear to describe, in great detail, the complex art of imbuing Shards with potent Lymbic energies.

A book outlining the foundation of the city of Lethe in 537 AD. Found in the National Library, Lethe.

Few cities in Hadea can boast of such a robust cultural heritage as Lethe.

Details are scant, but historians believe the city was founded in the year 537 AD. Lethe quickly became a haven for those fleeing religious persecution due to its founding principles that promised freedom and liberty for all. A promise that persists to this day.

During the next two centuries, Lethe would become the most populous city in the nascent country. The fledgling noble house ruling the city would see their influence proliferate rapidly, and so House Jehan was born.

Lethe would remain their seat of power until the creation of the Loblina Alliance in the 8th century.

A book explaining the events leading to the creation of the Loblina Alliance in 734 AD. Found in the National Library, Lethe.

The year 734 AD saw a sweeping change in the political landscape of Hadea: the theocratic Illigad Conclave was abolished to make way for the secular Loblina Alliance.

For centuries Hadeans had suffered under the oppressive thumb of theocrats. The rise of Sabinism saw that the Palomist Conclave no longer represented the interests of the people. Religious tension was at an all-time high, with revolts erupting across the region.

From the ashes of the overthrown theocracy, an alliance blossomed between the most influential noble houses. The country would be split into provinces: Aargaula, Umbrahan, Jehania, and Asteria were partitioned and placed under the rule of Houses Aargau, Umbra, Jehan, and Aster respectively. No longer would the people of Hadea be ruled by theocratic tyrants.

A book examining the life of Lady Marguerith of Aargau. Found in the National Library, Lethe.

Revered for her wisdom and feared for her iron will, Lady Marguerith reshaped Aargaula’s justice system by creating the Solozna Watch in 807 AD, an elite guard sworn to uphold peace and arrest those who dared commit violence. But when she appointed the captain of her personal guard as its first leader, whispers of a forbidden romance spread like wildfire through the court.

Was their bond truly one of duty, or did Lady Marguerith’s heart betray the crown? Accused of elevating her alleged lover to a position of unmatched power, she faced both political upheaval and personal disgrace. Lady Marguerith: Scandal and Steel unravels the truth behind the legend, exploring the fine line between devotion and treason in a time when power was as perilous as love itself.

A book about the mythical founder of the Sabinian doctrine. Found in the National Library, Lethe.

In 400 AD, one man dared to defy the divine as famine gripped the land and the poor suffered beneath the gilded weight of the Illigad Conclave. Sabin Gau, an erudite and reformist, put ink to parchment and changed the course of history. His thesis, a searing indictment of the Conclave’s corruption, demanded the separation of faith and power, an idea both revolutionary and heretical. His words ignited a movement, birthing the Sabinian faith and shattering the iron grip of the Palomist priests.

Yet, the flames of reform came at a terrible cost. What began as a call for justice unraveled into a war that spanned generations, drowning Hadea in blood for two centuries. Though Sabin Gau never wavered in his convictions, he carried the weight of the suffering that followed. Was he the herald of enlightenment, or the author of an unending war? The Quill and the Pyre explores the life of a man who challenged the gods, and paid the price.

Key for Vitalis’ house in Jova. Obtained from Victor in Acasa Marshes.

A small key likely meant for a vehicle. Recovered from a fallen OMSIF Sergeant in the trenches of Senedra Forest.

Database: Assigned to OMSIF field team Epsilon 11. Grants general access and operation of Armored Personnel Carrier - registration M-51024.

Notes concerning the functioning of the Lymbic Lock mechanisms. Found in a safe in Vitalis’ house in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

14 March, 1856

To all brothers and sisters of the Vigil,

We have made great progress in deciphering the ancient locking mechanism used by the enigmatic Order of the Eye. We believe what lies beyond these mechanisms may well provide answers that have eluded us for centuries.

To unlock the mechanism, a specific set of keys must be inserted into all available slots. These “keys” are long rectangular rods that the Order appears to have hidden in strategic locations across Hadea.

Each rod is hued based on its Lymbic Sphere, and carries an inscribed symbol.

Thus, to unlock a mechanism:

• Each slot requires a specific key
• The key’s hue and symbol must match the slot

May your vigilance never falter.

Gustav Letam

An advanced medical kit. Found at the OMSIF basecamp in Senedra Forest.

Database: Emergency Medical Kit, Model#FE005. Contains specialized medical supplies for unique injuries encountered by OMSIF field teams.

A framed picture of a young man and his pregnant wife. Found in Vitalis’ house in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

A framed picture of a mother playing with her infant son. Found in Vitalis’ house in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

A framed picture of a young boy in soapbox car. Found in Vitalis’ house in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

A key for the fence leading from the Caddell farm into Senedra Forest. Obtained from Ernest Caddell in Senedra Forest.

An old dilapidated mechanism meant to open the door to the ruins in Senedra Forest. Given to me by a wounded OMSIF agent, without any further instruction.

Database: Entry incomplete… processing new information.

A map of Jova and the surrounding area with a route drawn by hand. Found at the ON Headquarters in Jova, Acasa Marshes.

A worn iron key depicting a crying eye. Found on a wooden stool in the Lymbic Forge.

An old bronze key, with ornate bow. Found in a hidden niche in the Lymbic Forge.

A large hammer that is cool to the touch. The handle is inlaid with gemstones. Found in the Lymbic Forge.

Database: Catalogue #1597. Hammer belonging to Kalvin Modus, first of the Lymbic smiths. Used to forge the original Lymbic weapons.

A large wooden gear resembling a water wheel. Found in the Lymbic Forge.

A large reinforced wooden gear with spokes. Found in the Lymbic Forge.

An old wooden spindle gear. Found in a hidden alcove at Lake Cynon.

An ornate carved symbol depicting a lit candle. It is meant to open the way to the Vigil’s hideout in Vyssa Hills. Obtained from Tania Alver in Vyssa Hills.

An ornate carved symbol depicting an open book. Found on a woman’s corpse in Vyssa Hills.

Agatha Maren’s Ethnic ID card. Found on a corpse in Vyssa Hills.

Database: Citizen identification card. Mandatory for all residents of the country of Hadea.

A blue-tinted ceramic token with a wooden flower inlaid in the center. Found in the Watcher’s Nest, Vyssa Hills.

An old iron key depicting the head of an owl. Found on a skeleton in the Lymbic Forge.

A wooden relic featuring an embossed silver emblem of spokes surrounding a series of dots. Found in the Lymbic Forge.

Database: Catalogue #1462. Handheld sigil representing the Order of the Eye. Purpose believed to be largely ceremonial.

A series of notes concerning the functioning of Timeloops. Obtained from Gildas Brom in the Watcher’s Nest, Vyssa Hills.

To collapse a Timeloop, one must first gain access to its interior. Based on our findings, this is only possible after eliminating all its Guardians. Fortunately, the device we discovered in the Watcher’s Nest, dubbed the “Guardian Detector” by Gildas’ boundless imagination, can be used to locate them.

Once inside a Timeloop, an Amine Prism must be placed at its very center. The ancient texts warn that this point is fatal to all biological life. Our ancestors in the Phol Guard initially sent sacrificial volunteers, the Proto-martyrs, into the Timeloops carrying the prisms. Later, they were replaced with specially trained owls.

Additionally, Timeloops seem to form according to three patterns of increasing intensity. Each requires an Amine Prism of the corresponding pattern in order to destabilize and collapse the Timeloop.

That summarizes everything we know about these anomalies. Vitalis would like to start planning when and how we’ll shut them down. And as Gildas reminds us, we’re fresh out of owls.

• Agatha

A wooden relic featuring an embossed silver emblem of a sword over a flower. Found in the Lymbic Forge.

Database: Catalogue #1463. Handheld sigil representing the Phol Guard. Purpose believed to be largely ceremonial.

A note left by Vitalis concerning the mysteries of the Watcher’s Nest. Found in the entrance to the Watcher’s Nest in Vyssa Hills.

Vigil members,

We must open Pentos’ coffin today. No more delays! It’s directly beneath this floor. Just go through the hole in the wall.

The coffin’s mechanism appears to be locked by this riddle:

“Through his name, his title, the symbol of his Order, and the date of inception of his Order, shall the path be revealed.”

We solve it, and we proceed to our next phase! Let’s finish this!

-Vitalis

An ancient rusted iron key. Found on a balcony of the Arcas Spire.

A remarkably well-preserved parchment scroll. Found in the sarcophagus of the Blood Queen in Marastan.

Here rests Harvor Raveta, the Unyielding Divinity, Keeper of Purity, Archon of Vengeance, and Protector of the Righteous.

Let Her wisdom echo through eternity. Long may Her manifold deeds inspire us to greatness.

None greater than the Arcas Spire: the pinnacle of righteousness and pride of our nation. Amidst the wildwood of Senedra, the grand tower looms. Only our beloved Queen could envision so profound an undertaking. Only our beloved Queen could shepherd its foundation. And only our beloved Queen could realize its full potential.

The Spire shall remain forever open to our Lady Raveta and her instrument of vengeance here interred.

A well-preserved sword, still gleaming despite its obvious age. The ornate golden hilt features an inlaid jewel. Found in the sarcophagus of the Blood Queen in Marastan.

A metal gear with large grooves. Found in the Arcas Spire.

An ancient sculpture depicting a screaming face. It is carved from a strange material. Found in the Arcas Spire.

A key that grants access to the Blood Queen statue. Obtained from the caretaker, Talis Arthiom, in Marastan.

A small piece of a fractured stone tablet. Patterns are engraved on it’s surface. Found in the crypts below Marastan.

A large piece of a fractured stone tablet. Patterns are engraved on it’s surface. Found in the crypts below Marastan.

A piece of a fractured stone tablet. Patterns are engraved on it’s surface. Found in the crypts below Marastan.