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At largeThe Patriot
Hunt 21: A Very Good Speech
PeopleHuman
LensSpectacle
LeadAbigail
RegionPheli
RunMiddle Run
Hunt 21 · Spectacle
A Very Good Speech
The Patriot · Human
Inside the white rails of the Parade Grounds, slate and feather and jelly must all march to the band, and the Patriot, an old Brief in a sweat-dark collar, has keyed a stolen superweapon to his own soft heart. Abigail must stop him before his speech ends.
On the boardA retired war hero with a stolen superweapon and a lovely speech about why Abigail is wrong. The speech is good.
WhereThe Parade Grounds (street name: the Gravel), Pheli. A capital's ceremony square, where a war hero gives a speech.
How it feelsBrass bands, polished boots.
House ruleEveryone inside the white rails keeps time with the band, audience included.
Leads the huntAbigail Chase
PeopleHuman, from Earth

The people
Human
Humans cry, tire fast, and live short lives. They have no species script.
Called the Brief. Fragile, stubborn, and weirdly good at luck.
ALSO ON THE BOARD: Dennis (25), The Insurance Adjuster (28)

