Session 8 – Uncovering More Clues

The investigators gather at Jackson Elias’s funeral, where they meet key figures from his life, including his publisher, Jonah Kensington, and lawyer, Carlton Ramsey. As they mourn their friend, they uncover eerie clues about his final days, including letters that hint at his obsession with the ill-fated Carlyle Expedition. With Elias’s will urging them onward, they prepare to delve deeper into the web of cults, dark forces, and mysteries he left behind.

Key Characters Introduced

• Jonah Kensington – Jackson’s publisher at Prospero House, who meets the team at the funeral and later provides them with key letters Elias sent, hinting at the mysteries of the Carlyle Expedition.
• Carlton Ramsey – Jackson’s lawyer and executor of his estate, who invites the investigators to a reading of the will. He reveals Jackson’s funds are set aside to support their investigation and hands over important documents left by Jackson.
• Rebecca Schosenburg – A reporter who shares details of the recent murder cases and offers to help the investigators as they dig deeper, even inviting them to contact her at the New York Times.
• Hilton Adams – Mentioned as a key person for the investigators to interview; he is currently imprisoned at Sing Sing for murder, though his involvement in cult activities remains uncertain.
• Professor Anthony Cowles – A Miskatonic University professor specializing in Polynesian and Pacific cults, who shares insights about a disturbing cult linked to sacrifices and bat deities, possibly tied to the mysteries Jackson was investigating.
• Erica Carlyle – Mentioned as the heir to the Carlyle fortune and sister to the missing Roger Carlyle. Her involvement with Jackson’s leads is critical, though meeting her may require going through her legal counsel.
• Bradley Grey – Erica Carlyle’s lawyer, mentioned as a possible point of contact if the investigators wish to gain access to Erica and the Carlyle estate records.

Key Events

• Meeting with Jonah Kensington
  • At the funeral, the investigators meet Jackson’s publisher, Jonah, who offers to share Jackson’s recent letters and invites them to visit his office for more information.
• Receiving Jackson’s Last Letters
  • Jonah shares Jackson’s cryptic letters from Nairobi and Hong Kong, where Jackson details his findings on the Carlyle Expedition and hints at his growing fears and suspicions about surviving expedition members and cults.
• Introduction to Professor Anthony Cowles
  • The investigators travel to Miskatonic University to meet Professor Cowles, who shares insights about a bat-worshipping cult from Polynesia, and provides background that may tie into their investigation.
• The Carlyle Will Reading
  • Carlton Ramsey conducts the reading of Jackson’s will.
  • It reveals that Jackson’s estate has been set aside to fund the investigators’ work.
  • It also encourages them to continue their pursuit of the Carlyle Expedition’s mysteries.
• Discussion of Potential Leads
  • After the will reading, the investigators discuss key locations and individuals they need to pursue:
    • Ju Ju House in Harlem
    • Hilton Adams in Sing Sing
    • Erica Carlyle
    • A journey to Australia to follow Jackson’s trail further.

Standout Moments

• Unveiling of Jackson Elias’s Final Letter – The moment Jonah Kensington shared Jackson’s cryptic final letter, full of frantic warnings about the Carlyle Expedition and mysterious “psychoanalyst files,” sent a chill through the group. The dramatic language hinted at terrifying dangers, leaving everyone intrigued and eager to follow the leads.
• Professor Cowles’s Description of the Cult of the Sand Bat – During their visit to Miskatonic University, Professor Cowles’s passionate recounting of the horrific practices of the bat-worshipping cult, including human sacrifices and monstrous transformations, gripped everyone. The possibility that such a cult could be linked to their own investigation sparked curiosity and dread.
• Carlton Ramsey’s Reading of Jackson’s Will – The reading of Jackson’s will was a surprising and emotional moment, as Ramsey revealed that Jackson had left a significant fund to aid the investigators in continuing his work. This act of trust and dedication from their deceased friend galvanized the team, reinforcing their commitment to uncovering the truth behind the Carlyle Expedition.

As the investigators prepare to dig deeper into the web of clues left by Jackson Elias, they carry forward his unyielding drive for the truth. With chilling discoveries already surfacing and even darker mysteries awaiting them, the team is on the brink of an adventure that promises not only to test their courage but to pull them ever closer to the edge of madness. The path ahead is fraught with danger, but they are willing to face the horrors lurking in the shadows.

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