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And so, the Wayfarer's journey came to an end, but it was not the end of history, only the beginning.

Because in mankind's pursuit of power, there is no price too high, no life too valuable, and no ideal too sacred."

Because war, war never changes.

And that's it! Took me months, but I finally finished it. I do have more general thoughts on the game and its ideas ... but not right now. I've been playing for hours and I'm too tired to be articulate.

But I'm happy with where Hannah ended up, and I had a great time with this one.

I'm looking forward to setting up the original Fallout next. How many games can I get through before the next season of the show comes out?

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Arthur Mountbatten's mind slowly but surely began to falter.

Before the darkness could take him, he spend the remainder of his days making up for lost time.

He helped others the best he could in this strange new world that he had helped to create.

When the time came, he would ask the Wayfarer for one final favor: an end to his troubles.

He would do it with a smile, for what better person could give him his death than the person who gave him life?

Oh. I mean, yeah. This was inevitable. It was the point of his whole story. But Arthur was my favourite companion, and this would break Hannah's heart.

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Mad Jack returned to the only place he could ever truly called home: His Gym.

The crusade against the shadows of the past was not marked by the fall of his enemies, but the rise of a new Mad Jack. Once a haven for his own tortured psyche, the gym evolved into a sanctuary for the forgotten and neglected souls of London. Here, he imparted lessons not just in physical strength, but in the virtues championed by the Wayfarer.

Oh, Jack's gone philosophical. Hannah's never going to let him live it down. Not after all the shit he gave her for reading books.

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Kiera continued her pursuit through the capital, always seeking greater and more daring gains.

But though riches greased her palms, it was never enough. And so, she decided to leave London, endeavoring to explore beyond the capital. Her new quest is the become the most famed adventurer in the world.

Ooh. Kiera can tell us what's going on in Scotland.

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Archie has finally found his place in the world beside the Wayfarer.

Half sidekick, half friend. They were inseparable for the rest of their days. He never stopped adventuring, his sharp tongue getting into trouble that he always barely squeaked out of.

Oh, that I like. Aside from Churchill, he was Hannah's first companion. She is the first Smythe to make a best friend outside her endless selves.

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The Thamesfolk disappearance, thanks to the Wayfarer, stopped almost entirely.

With time, wounds healed, and the Thamesfolk finally began to climb out of their tunnel sewers.

Good. Honestly, the number of opportunities for the Thamesfolk to get eaten was quite alarming.

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The Vagabonds and the Isle Of Dog Syndicate established a wary peace.

Though trust can never be truly established, the street at least were more free of violence. Eventually it became the new norm and the times of constant warfare were looked back on as a red day not to be revisited.

One morning, Thomas Black was found assassinated at his desk. A red knife was stuck in his back. The inevitable struggle continued for the next few months.

The Syndicate's influence declined under pressure from rival gangs. Sebastian Gaunt was never seen again.

But stories of enforcers disappearing overnight without anyone noticing infected the Syndicate hierarchy.

The fact that I couldn't complete this quest properly is one of the few things in the mod I found genuinely disappointing. This is a good ending, yeah, but I got it by giving up in despair and using console commands to advance the quest. That doesn't really feel like a victory.

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The Wayfarer retrieved all the lost plays for the troupe at Shakespeare's Globe. The theater prospered in the new world as it had in the old, entertaining the people of London indefinitely.

Yes, yes she did. And that quest was deeply irritating, so I hope their productions are really good.

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The free and fair elections were not kind to the Gentry, who failed to form a majority in the subsequent Parliament.

As time went on, the law no longer turned a blind eye to their extractive policies. This financial shock caused a significant decline in the Westminster Surplus.

Now on equal legislative footing with the rest of London, the Gentry redirected considerable resources into lobbying for their interest.

This investment would ensure they return their economical dominance.

To be honest, I'm a bit unclear on what their economic dominance is. There are only a couple of functioning factories outside of Westminster, and Hannah set up more settlements than any of these idiots ever did.

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Change in Eastminster was slow after the fall of the gentry.

Good Samaritans were instrumental in keeping a semblance of order through the chaos. With their newfound autonomy, the flame of community spirit burns brighter than ever.

I like Eastminster. I'm glad they're okay. And Hannah's favourite settlement is just over in Covent Garden, so I like to think she's contributing to the region's prosperity.

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The Tommies never returned to Brickton and their independence was guaranteed for years to come.

They became a safe haven for those in London seeking a simpler of life. In the grand schema of things, they were insignificant and they wouldn't even have it any other way. While the rest of the city marched on, Brickton remained a capsule in time.

Presumably still with an Australian Tommy who utterly refuses to explain how he got there. That is going to drive me crazy.

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Traders came and went, but the Cryodonians rarely crossed the bridge.

They regarded the rest of the world with disinterest, and they were better off from it.

They did keep calling Hannah Mercutio, which is a cool character but as endings go is even more inauspicious than Gaheris, so they are more than welcome to stay over there.

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The dissatisfied Normans embarked their journey home, crossing the Thames's Barrier, never to be seen in again.

The Normans who stayed behind would steadily shrink in numbers as they continue to pursue their barbaric ways.

And I wish the French government (whatever that may be) luck with those idiots.

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For the time being, Miller's Men were left alone.

They were deemed too much of a hassle to deal with, and it was blockaded. While they would occasionally sneak out and attack neighboring boroughs, their rage for the most part turned inwards. With no culture for their fury, they spawned a culture of infighting. Gangs of Miller's Men would beat each other to the death over trivial matters. Fortunes were often the one to swing the fist. Only one thing united them: Their devotion to their leader: Miller.

I do wish we'd got a little more backstory on Miller – maybe that's something you only get if you take the Fifth Column route. I know he's an embittered former Pistol, but otherwise I he's a bit of an enigma.

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The Pistols of Camden embrace the future with cautious optimism, while the life in Camden didn't change that much, there is much of London adopting the way of life similar to their own was reassuring.

Following the battle of Westminster, the Camden council discussed the Wayfarer's action in depth. The Wayfarer was declared a honorary member of the council for their involvement in the uprising.

Yeah, that makes sense. The Pistols implied a sort of ... tentative understanding with Camelot. Hannah is not going to the council meetings if she has to also go to the Round Table ones, though. That is far too many meetings for a hero.

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With Pete Davis at the helm, the Roundels rebounded.

After cleaning up the few straggling Hooligans, their club sprang back to life. They threw a party, thanks to a newly mostly sober Davis.

Ha. Mostly sober. Honestly the Roundels were an oddity.

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The Tommies continues to report to the government with a new charter outlining their goal in a true democratic society.

The Tommies are ... adopting chainmail, apparently.