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Who could ever forget Cagliostro? It deserves a special spot in the The Briar Archive Scrapbook. ?

Cagliostro was born with magical potential, including the gift of foreknowledge✨

He inherited the mantle of the Cagliostro from his predecessor. In the process of gaining the title, he became controlled by the Cult of Cagliostro, which had some unknown power over him. He lived a presumably lavish lifestyle, performing magic shows for the cultural elite, and owning properties in major cities such as New York City, Turin, Marrakesh, and London.

In an email conversation with Martin Rank, it was revealed that the cost of a ticket to the Cagliostro’s magic show is a MILLION dollars.

The Cagliostro was first encountered in Fragment Five, when recruits gained access to his private email server and database. It was revealed that he was in possession of Volume Three of The Monarch Papers, which recruits were able to use to solve fragments six and seven.

Over the years, the Cagliostro took on many apprentices, before finding his final, true successor, Lauren Ellsworth. During the course of Phase Two, he utilized the Monarch Papers to test Lauren’s will and aptitude, with her passing the test after burying the journal in The Ramble and unlocking its pages. He seemed to have had some connection with Kemetic Solutions, as they host his email server.

In an email with Lauren, entitled ‘The Book,’ Cagliostro described killing a Cagliostro as “nearly impossible.” After his final performance, the Cagliostro stated that “they” would call for him, proceeding to have one last supper before draining all the blood from his body. His successor would then feed on his blood, while the Cagliostro was magically transported to a location holding a device that “rends all matter, even impervious flesh and iron bone.” Once he was dead, the “fire” that holds the power of the Cagliostro would be transferred to the nearest person. The Cagliostro claimed to have seen the machine, though he seemed to accept his fate.

Unwilling to accept Cagliostro’s death, Lauren attempted to harness Sullivan Green’s spell, used to shield an individual from magic, in order to prevent the Cult of Cagliostro from killing him. But ultimately failed. After skirmishing with Cole Sumner in the Morgan Library, Lauren obtained an Ackerly Green book, Seven Cradle Songs, but she unknowingly allowed Cole to escape with the spell, which was inside of the book.

“Perhaps I have traveled beyond the lying veil, to the source of all this power. Or perhaps I am atoms scattered in the dark. Either way, I am free”.

The KEY to a clear mind & happy life is planning your goals 🗝 (see what I did there?)

Speaking of which, there's a lot to look forward to in the Ackerly Green Community this fall!

Here's a highlight to what's to come in fall 🗝✨

🎲 The official beta release of the Neithernor RPG and the magical dice that go with it! ✨⁠

🕯 The last new Wheel of the Year candle (can you guess the scent?)

👚 Brand new fall merchandise 💜🍂

🎧 And The Book of Briars audiobook!

Which one are you the most excited about?