Backwater City Blood Sacrifice Incident
A dark awakening in the foggy streets where blood and secrets collide.
While no widely-known canon event by the name 'Backwater City Blood Sacrifice Incident' exists in the official story of *Lord of the Mysteries*, the city of Backlund is indeed the industrial metropolis where Klein Moretti begins his journey. Any early supernatural encounters he faces there occur before he has already formed the Tarot Club in Chapter 1 of Volume 1, and take place during the Fifth Epoch, not an 'Era of Chaos'.
- Location
- Backlund
Lore & Background
This entry describes a fictional event not present in the established canon. In the actual story, Klein's early experiences in Backlund involve learning caution and strategy as a Beyonder, navigating the Church's influence, and maintaining secrecy—but no 'Backwater City Blood Sacrifice Incident' occurs. Notably, his first supernatural encounter in Backlund happens in Volume 2, Chapter 1, before the Tarot Club meeting of that same chapter.
In Their Own Story
The fog clung to the cobblestones like a shroud, muffling the distant hum of steam engines. Klein pulled his coat tighter, eyes scanning the shadows where the candlelight flickered against damp brick. The scent of iron hung heavy in the air, masking the smell of rotting refuse. Somewhere ahead, whispers rose from an abandoned warehouse, voices chanting in a tongue that made his teeth ache.
Reader's Guide
The incident begins when reports of missing persons surface in the lower districts of Backwater City. Klein Moretti, newly aware of his supernatural abilities, takes an interest as a clerk and amateur detective. He discovers that the disappearances are linked to a clandestine group attempting to perform forbidden rituals using human blood. Navigating through darkened alleys and abandoned structures, Klein confronts the cultists who seek power through sacrifice. Using his Seer pathway powers cautiously, he avoids direct exposure while dismantling their plans. The confrontation reveals the brutal reality of Beyonder conflicts hidden beneath the city's cobblestones. This event serves as a crucial turning point for Klein's character development. It forces him to accept the dangers of his new existence and solidifies his resolve to protect others from the madness lurking in the shadows. Ultimately, it marks his transition from an ordinary citizen to an active participant in the hidden war against the Outer Gods.
Did You Know?
- Backlund is known for its heavy industrialization and thick fog, which often masks supernatural activities.
- Klein forms the Tarot Club in Chapter 1 of Volume 1, long before any major investigation in Backlund.
- The blood sacrifice rituals depicted in the story reflect the risks associated with improper Beyonder ascension.
- This case highlights the limitations of ordinary law enforcement when dealing with supernatural threats.