01 - The Coven of Cannich - The Flying Scotsman
Summary
The party arrives in London and meets Hamish D'Olivera, head of the underfunded SIS Section M, who briefs them on a missing explorer in the Scottish Highlands. They review letters and newspaper clippings revealing a cult called the Sons of Yog-Sothoth and a mysterious star stone artifact. After a comedic incident where a character buys an excessive amount of traditional Scottish attire, the group boards the Flying Scotsman train. The episode concludes with the characters arriving in Inverness and spotting a familiar face from their previous journey.
Topics discussed
Intro, apologies to Scots, and recap of the Jaguar incident
Character dynamics and introduction to SIS Section M
Briefing in London and Wally's sanity check
Entering the SIS headquarters and the basement office
Meeting Mrs. Guilfoyle and the low-budget reality of Section M
The mission briefing and Wally's frustration with D'Olivera
Reading Henry Hancock's letters about the star stone and Yog-Sothoth
Analyzing the letters and the suspicious retraction of danger
Logistics, funding, and preparing for the journey to Scotland
Reviewing newspaper clippings about the archaeological dig
The Scoop interview: giant worms and the dig in Uganda
Packing for the Highlands and Magnus's kilt acquisition
Discussion on Scottish stereotypes and boarding the Flying Scotsman
The train journey and outfitting Magnus in full Highland gear
Arrival in Inverness and reunion with Clarence Marshall
Arriving in Cannock and checking into the Kings Head Inn
Meeting Fergus McInnes and learning of Hancock's disappearance
Meeting Sir Andrew Kennedy and playing bar billiards
Kennedy reveals the discovery of Asathog and the missing diggers
Clues to Ian Macdonald and the episode outro
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