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Message no. 1
From: Laughing Boy <JLR@******.UCC.NAU.EDU>
Subject: Talon
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 1994 16:14:58 -0700
*****PRIVATE TO: Talon
>>>>>[I just arrived in Seattle today by plane. If you wish any mystical
aid
from a liscensed operative of the church contact me at >LTG number<. May God
bless your endeavors.]<<<<<
-- Father Brian Grant <16:14:19/04-09-55>
Message no. 2
From: Eric Brunsell <ericb@***.WISC.EDU>
Subject: Talon
Date: Fri, 15 Apr 1994 12:25:55 BST
>>>>>[Sorry about the delay. Red tape and all. I am curious to see the
progress that has been made. St. John and Father Brian Grant, have you
discovered any new information?

I have included the late Pope`s recent travel plans. He was touring Europe
in an effort to slow the surge in Anti-Metahuman Policlub membership. It
seems that he was greatly affected by the hatred and violence of these groups.


{DOWNLOAD Travel.Europe.WPS...................................
DOWNLOAD COMPLETE}]<<<<<
-- Talon <VITRIOL>
Message no. 3
From: "S.K. Khoo" <S.K.Khoo@*********.AC.UK>
Subject: Talon
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 12:59:41 +0100
>>>>>[ Punisher. My name is Nova. Talon is my father. I have just
recently
arrived
from Shanghai and, as earlier indicated, am very interested in locating
Talon. I would be happy to meet you at any appointed hour and place of
your choosing. Though my contact did not mention you, Longshot, I would be
interested in meeting anyone who might lead me to my father. ]<<<<<
-- Nova <13:00:37/19-04-55>
Message no. 4
From: The Powerhouse <P.C.Steele@*********.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Talon
Date: Tue, 19 Apr 1994 18:10:01 +0100
>>>>>[ Ok, this had better be on the level though, let's make it public so
you
can't
try to pull any stunts. Space Needle at midday tommorow, wear a red baseball
hat and a white coat, let's see exactly what you have to tell me. ]<<<<<
-Punisher (18:09:41/4.19.55)
Message no. 5
From: Dave Sanborn <dasanbor@*******.SYR.EDU>
Subject: Talon...
Date: Sun, 1 May 1994 10:52:39 -0400
>>>>>[ Hey everyone! Thought you all might be glad ta know that my
good friend Warlock has been moved out of intensive care at Seattle
General. In fact, he just came out of his coma yesterday (huzzah
for modern medicine). It's still going to be a while before he's back
on the streets though (and believe me, when he get's out, he's gonna
wanna do a run, since the hospital is charging him an arm and a leg
for their care). ]<<<<<
-- Silicon Saboteur <DoctorItHurts/WhenIDoThis...>


***** ENCRYPTED: Saboteur's Secret v1.0
***** NOT TO: Talon
>>>>>[ Guys... I uploaded a copy of the video of our last run to
Warlock. It took him a while to figure it out, but he got back in
touch with me, and said that the weird symbol on that pyramid
belonged to some kind of cult called the 'Sun Druids'. I don't know
if that means anything to you more magically inclined types, but
Warlock told me if I value my life, I should get outta this run now
while I still can. Ah that Warlock... always such a worrywart. ]<<<<<
-- Silicon Saboteur <ThenDon't/DoThat...>
Message no. 6
From: "E.S. Brunsell" <ericb@***.WISC.EDU>
Subject: Talon
Date: Thu, 5 May 1994 10:51:35 CDT
>>>>>[Before we begin planning the attack, I feel that I should level with
all
of you. Here I go:

About a thousand years ago, a group of mages that "followed" the Druidic path
felt the pressures of the Church. They practiced blood magic and where
rightfully deemed 'pagans.' To protect themselves from thier hunters, they
developed a ritual that would allow them to contact the meta-planes and summon
a horrrific spirit. This spirit possesed the anti-virtues of the Druidic Sun
path. It was corruption. Unable to dispel the spirit, the Church enlisted the
aid of a group of Sun Druids. Together, they created a ritual that trapped the
spirit in a web of magic. After the trapping ritual was cast, an order was
created in the Church to protect it. Thier motto was VITRIOL. This is an
achronym for the latin saying -"Visit the interior of the earth, Rectifying,
find the hidden stone."

Now, a group who calls themselves the Children of Chaos claims to have
discovered a ritual that will destroy the trap. They need a host for the spirit
to inhabit. I believe that they have chosen Tomas Kirith (TK) for this. I am
not sure why they needed the young girl. If you look on the map, we found the
black pyramids in the following pattern:

Chartres----------------------Reims
| |
| |
| |
Langress--------------------Bourges

According to my motto and assuming that the part about earth refers to this
box, the center of the web would be located in Sens, France. Not by coincidence
the largest of the Cathedrals is also found in Sens.

I hope you can forgive me for not being upfront, but I had to be sure first.
We must attack this Cathedral as soon as possible, and pray that it is not too
late.]<<<<<
-- Talon <VITRIOL>

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