Interlude 5

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Interlude 5 is the seventh chapter and only interlude of Conviction. The begining to the Atwells service to Conquest; and their chance to end it.

Plot

Joseph Attwell

Joseph gathers the courage to try and free the woman he loves, Courtney Canfield, from her father on the accusation that he was hoarding her as he did his treasures. The resulting conflict ended with his Familiar delivering a fatal stab to Mr. Canfield. This does not stop the dying man summoning Conquest and allowing himself to be subsumed. This leaves Joseph unable to fulfill his oath of killing him and was made Forsworn. He was then given the option of servitude to Conquest, allowing him to marry Courtney, or being at the mercy of every Other without the basic protections. He finds out that Courtney never needed his help.

Years in Conquest's service made him bitter and abusive to his son and wife in an effort to drive them away or kill him, but it came to naught.

Matthew Attwell

Isadora works out Matthew Attwells plan for escaping Conquest; intentionally maarying an unfaithful woman so his vhildren won't be his. The Sphinx says that the plan won't work. Matthew is devestated.

Malcolm "Fell" Attwell

Fell drops Blake, Rose, Evan, and some Goblins off at the abandoned factory. He then drives with his useual haste to prepare for whatever outcome Blake takes. He arrives at his apartment, where his mother and niece are waiting for him. Emily tells him about her trips and friends before getting ready for bed. Jaclyn discusses with Fell about possible explanations for Conquest's treatment of Blake. As they finish up, Fell is teleported to Conquest's home to help coax Rose into betraying the Thornburns plan.

Major Events

• Conquest binds the Attwell bloodline to him.
• Several generations of Atwell try to overcome Conquest.

Trivia

• The allies that were Ur-ased are shown to be the goblins mentioned as subordinate,<ref>Dealing with the hyena would be tricky enough, but it has goblin followers, and it’s a treacherous road. - Excerpt from Collateral 4.4</ref> to the Hyena.

Characters

Attwell Family Joseph Attwell Face-Stealing Bogeyman Three noble hounds Moderate Rust Spirit Matthew Attwell Jaclyn Atwell Malcolm "Fell" Attwell Emily Attwell Toronto Major Players Mr. Canfield Courtney Canfield Conquest Isadora Thorburns Blake Evan Rose Mention Fell's Brother Merman Abstract Demon

References

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