The Brotherhood’s Recruitment

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos

This thread traces how Theodosia’s private knowledge of curses brings her into contact with the secret organization that studies them.

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A Wounded Operative A Wounded Operative from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". A Wounded Operative A message from the injured Stokes, gravely wounded, directs Theodosia to Wigmere at the Society of Antiquaries.

A Wounded Operative from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". A Wounded Operative A message from the injured Stokes, gravely wounded, directs Theodosia to Wigmere at the Society of Antiquaries.

A Wounded Operative A message from the injured Stokes, gravely wounded, directs Theodosia to Wigmere at the Society of Antiquaries. He warns her of forces of chaos before losing consciousness. A route into secrecy Theodosia leaves Henry to watch over Stokes and seeks help at Somerset House. The rescue effort becomes her first direct step into an organization she did not know existed.

The Secret Organization The Secret Organization from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Secret Organization A talent recognized Theodosia explains how she detects curses through bodily sensations, wax tests, and moonlit hieroglyphs.

The Secret Organization from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". The Secret Organization A talent recognized Theodosia explains how she detects curses through bodily sensations, wax tests, and moonlit hieroglyphs.

The Secret Organization A talent recognized Theodosia explains how she detects curses through bodily sensations, wax tests, and moonlit hieroglyphs. Wigmere realizes her skill surpasses the Brotherhood’s slower methods. An invitation with limits He identifies his group as the Brotherhood of the Chosen Keepers and asks for her help. Its members value her ability, but insist that its existence remain secret.

Level Six Revealed Level Six Revealed from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Level Six Revealed A hidden workplace Wigmere takes Theodosia beneath the Society of Antiquaries to Level Six, a crowded center of research and operations.

Level Six Revealed from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Level Six Revealed A hidden workplace Wigmere takes Theodosia beneath the Society of Antiquaries to Level Six, a crowded center of research and operations.

Level Six Revealed A hidden workplace Wigmere takes Theodosia beneath the Society of Antiquaries to Level Six, a crowded center of research and operations. Its modern equipment contrasts with the ancient objects it contains. Danger made visible A curse attacks Danver’s arm, showing that the Brotherhood’s expertise cannot prevent every mistake. Theodosia intervenes with an amulet and wax, demonstrating why her unusual knowledge matters.

A Field Test A Field Test from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". A Field Test The wax treatment Theodosia directs the operatives to encase Danver’s cursed arm in melted wax.

A Field Test from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". A Field Test The wax treatment Theodosia directs the operatives to encase Danver’s cursed arm in melted wax.

A Field Test The wax treatment Theodosia directs the operatives to encase Danver’s cursed arm in melted wax. As the material darkens and peels away, it draws the curse from his skin. Respect earned The intervention succeeds, though it removes the arm hair as well. Wigmere recognizes her quick thinking, and the Brotherhood’s members see her ability in action rather than merely hearing her describe it.

Honorary Keeper Honorary Keeper from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Honorary Keeper A report to Wigmere Theodosia tells Wigmere how she uncovered the Serpents of Chaos’ wider ambitions, though the conspirators escaped.

Honorary Keeper from "Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos". Honorary Keeper A report to Wigmere Theodosia tells Wigmere how she uncovered the Serpents of Chaos’ wider ambitions, though the conspirators escaped.

Honorary Keeper A report to Wigmere Theodosia tells Wigmere how she uncovered the Serpents of Chaos’ wider ambitions, though the conspirators escaped. Her information strengthens the Brotherhood’s understanding of the threat. Recognition and belonging Wigmere gives her a gold-and-lapis ring and names her an honorary member. The honor confirms her place among people who take her knowledge seriously, even as the Brotherhood keeps its deeper work hidden.

After the attack in St Paul’s churchyard

That afternoon in Wigmere’s office

During the first visit to the Brotherhood’s operations

Minutes after Danver’s curse erupts

After Theodosia returns from Egypt