Player-character record: Charlotte Thorne.
Early Campaign History (reconciled October 2026)
During the Stonehenge confrontation, Hume struck Charlotte with Spectral Razor, cutting her diagonally from shoulder to hip. The scar already existed when Charlotte reached Paris. Her later Vienna Nightgaunt wounds were separate injuries.
Background
Charlotte Thorne is a Northumberland heiress, archaeologist, and published author who writes under a male pseudonym. She joined the investigators in Chapter 0.6 (The Viscount Who Loves Me) after Juel’s previous character, Jane Radcliffe, was killed at Drury Lane (Chapter 0.5, December 1813). Steady, perceptive, and deeply skeptical of the uncanny, Charlotte brought an academic rigour to the party’s investigations through London and Lyon.
Retirement from Active Play (Session 7)
Charlotte has been retired from active field operations beginning Session 7 (August 8, 1814) due to severe wounds sustained during the Nightgaunt attack at Palais Kinsky in Session 6.
Combat Injury
During the Nightgaunt assault (Session 6), Charlotte sustained a three-clawed slash across her shoulder — a wound severe enough to incapacitate her from further fieldwork. The physical damage combined with the psychological trauma from the encounter has made continued investigation impossible.
Temperament
Charlotte is:
- Steady Under Pressure: Demonstrated resolve throughout London and Lyon
- Deeply Skeptical: Struggled with the reality of the supernatural before direct experience
- Traumatized by Nightgaunt: The encounter shattered her rationalist worldview and left lasting wounds
- Aware of Limitations: Pragmatically accepted that she cannot continue field operations
Masquerade
Session 11 — Intelligence and Armory (Afternoon, 9 August 1814)
Adrien visited Charlotte at Palais Kinsky on the afternoon of 9 August. She provided two things:
Intelligence from London: The Brotherhood keeps its captives alive as long as their voices are useful. Caroline can sing. Caroline is alive.
Personal armory: Charlotte pressed her weapons cache into Adrien’s hands — pistols, throwing knives, skeleton keys, and a rifle. She is arming the party from her sickbed.
Physical State
Charlotte is recovering at Palais Kinsky with her arm in a sling. She was glad for Pemberton’s company — Freddy told Pemberton to stay put and watch over her.
Connections
People
Knows
- Adrien de Montferrand Player character warmParty member, hosts at Palais Kinsky
- Emma Wentworth Player character warmFellow original investigator from London
- Georgiana Wentworth Player character warmFellow original investigator from London
- Katherine Ward Player character neutralReplacement operative; Charlotte now convalescing
- Lady Honoria Lyndhurst NPC warmWrote retirement letters to Honoria
- Lord Percival Harcourt NPC warmWrote retirement letters to Harcourt