Plot:Escape from Staffa Cave

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In the Summer of 2008, potionsmaker Dazmond Wiedman was hired as a live-in alchemist for an old Wizard calling himself Kronos Malvivicus. Sealed inside an enchanted cave on Staffa Island (in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland), Dazmond soon realized that the eccentric and elegant Kronos had no intention of letting her go -- ever. Dazmond uses her potions abilities to escape the confines of the cave, returning to London after three and a half months with nine-hundred galleons, sixty sickles, twenty-three knuts, an unmarked potions vial, little memory of the exchange, and no wand. As events unravel in the aftermath, it becomes increasingly clear that something is amiss in the Wizarding underworld.

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Summer 2008, Dazmond is abducted by Kronos and taken to a magically sealed cave to be held prisoner as his personal alchemist. During her time there Dazmond brews a potion to muddle her short term memory after discovering that her keepers are stealing her thoughts to gain knowledge of her potions-making techniques. This effectively destroys the bulk of her memory about her Summer "vacation" when she snaps her own wand to break the spell that binds her in. She also brews a volatile counter-potion that will restore her memory, but at a cost. She swam for miles and clambered up rocks and a few days later found her way back home with the shadow of a mystery clinging to the air around her.

June through September, 2008

Dazmond's Summer in the cave is shown along with her escape.

Fingal's Cave with Dazmond Wiedman and Kronos Malvivicus

She was taken eventually to Fingal's cave on Staffa island by boat, accompanied by Kronos, a few of his employees, and three infant house elves given to her to assist in her work. They navigated South to the Inner Hebrides, docking on the inside of a cave with boxy, pillar-like rocks along the mouth[1]. They'd climbed a carved staircase up to the higher ground of the cave which was well-lit by lanterns and torchlight. The area was not reminiscent of a wild spot, but was well-swept and spacious. Cauldrons of the finest class were set over fires and long wooden tables lined with countless ingredients and vials and cutting boards were prepared for her use. A small but not impoverished mat was set aside for her sleeping space and warm quilts and pillows adorned the spot.
—Dazmond Wiedman

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Following his release from the Bridge House and successful assassination of the Head of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, Cinaed is opening up the Black Chimaera to anyone who even remotely considers themselves a friend. It is not public knowledge that Cinaed had anything to do with the murder. An uncharacteristically shaky Dazmond Wiedman apparates into Knockturn Alley after an unannounced three and a half month hiatus. What little she remembers appears to her in dream images as she makes her way somewhere with company. Stumbling in on a celebration at the Black Chimaera where the Wizarding underworld is applauding the Assassination of Gawain Robards, Dazmond reunites with her friends and husband Nate Briggs, who perceives the dark energies surrounding her wandless return.
Celebrating a Victorious Return
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Dazmond, settling back into London in a flurry of potionsmaking, acquires a new wand from Pavee Deaglan McDonough. She concocts an elaborate tale for the fate of her wand to cover up the fact of her memory loss, which proves to be a dream-like allegory of the real events.
The Witching Stick

Her response was ominous. Deaglan offered a sympathetic and gentle smile at Dazmond as he settled himself on a bench. Wands and their wizards had a connection which, indeed, distance could weaken - but couldn't, alone, destroy. One could command their wand from a short distance away, even if their fingers did not have physical contact with the wand. But, the absence she described - the vacancy usually couldn't be attributed to simple distance. Or billions of gallons of water in between.Deaglan McDonough

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In the midst of her husband's involvement with the Runespoor Smuggling now rampant in London, Dazmond Wiedman finally admits what she knows of her ordeal to husband Nate Briggs.
Home Life

But then, a crack. A tiny chink. And then it shot through the pane of her resolve and his firey wife was an explosion of emotion, gesticulation and exasperation. Nate watched her, wide-eyed and worried. What what she talking about? A cave? Unmarked vial? Any sense of joviality had faded. The insurmountable Dazmond had been bested somehow and that was enough to rattle them both. They were smarter and prettier than all the other kids at school - who but some titan could crack at their foundations.Nate Briggs

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Meanwhile, in a lair on the Isle of Skye, Kronos Malvivicus and his henchman Terry Katsaros discuss the disappearance of their live-in alchemist. After giving her a nice head start, Kronos is ready to hunt down his prey, whereas Terry has been ready since her escape to grind her bones to dust. Unfortunately, the old man has other plans in store.
Mercy, I Know Ye Not

When the subject of the house elves was broached, Dazmond Wiedman was never far from the Old Man's thoughts. Her disappearance still left a bitter sting on Terry's tongue. After a year in service to Kronos, he was well aware that the ancient wizard enjoyed the thrill of the hunt more than its inevitable conclusion. It was hardly surprising that Kronos had given Wiedman a head's start after her escape, but that too seemed a foolish mistake. If Tiresias had had his way, he would have sought the witch immediately, crushed her when she was still weak, left no mistake at what would happen to those who defied the Old Man's will. But Kronos had let her run, and run she had. Terry had been forbidden to find her, instructed to give her space to burrow and hide. The rat must be allowed to enjoy her small victory; it would make her crushing defeat all the sweeter once it came.Terry Katsaros

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In another chance encounter, Jonas Trevelyan's new assistant Lexus Dale meets with Dazmond Wiedman to set up a monthly supply of Wolfsbane. In the course of their conversation, Lexus finds herself opening up to the potionsmaker with the one story no other ears have heard, and Dazmond offers to be a guide of sorts in Lexus's acclimation to a new life in London.
Wolf to the Slaughter

She finally looked up as Daz cut herself off. She was both touched and torn by the expression on her new 'friend's' face. She hadn't talked about the whole situation since it first happened. Even her friends at the Lunar never pressed. They all knew she was a werewolf and accepted it at face value, none of them particularly caring how she got into that situation or why she was on probation. She had always thought it was out of respect that they held their tongues but now seeing the concern and horror in Daz's expression she was beginning to think that this complete stranger cared more about her than her friends had.Lexus Dale

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Kronos Malvivicus sends a very embellished letter to Private Investigator Jonas Trevelyan, hoping to hire him (with or without his consent) to track his missing alchemist, Dazmond Wiedman.
A Very Fancy Invitation to the Deepest Depths of Hell

You'll find he is most gracious with those who find themselves in his employ.Kronos Malvivicus

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Jonas Trevelyan is invited into the humble London abode of Kronos Malvivicus. After making the potential rewards (and dangers) of joining his employ very clear, Kronos hires Jonas to run surveillance on Dazmond Wiedman. The payment is a very large bag of gold and a small vial of what Kronos calls "joint juice."
Take a Little Walk to the Edge of TowN

"We're on time. How good of us. Sit down, drink, have some gold. Perhaps you will tell us you are a busy man. But, I don't see that this will be a problem for us. I pay you for your focus, and you do not want to disappoint me. Do you like cats, Mister Trevelyan?"Kronos Malvivicus

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Lexus Dale decides to spend a night out in Knockturn Alley to celebrate her birthday. While there, friendly acquaintances are made, a business agreement takes place, and Jonas Trevelyan discovers that his current job is going to be much easier than his previous one as he runs into Dazmond Wiedman.
Cheers to a Birthday Well Spent

"I appreciate your understanding in this. I know I'm not the typical father material but doesn't mean I can't be a father."Cináed Tawse

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Married pair Dazmond Wiedman and Nate Briggs know they can't just sit on 900 galleons. For reasons of safety as well as oh-my-god-we-have-never-had-this-much-money-before! So they go on a shopping spree and draw too much attention to themselves.
Would You Like Some Elves with That?

Their new, state of the art, magical wood and silver slicing mandolin now looked like a desk-sized torture device with absurd ears, flapping in the cold, wet wind. He emptied the rest of his handful of Whiskey Bits into his mouth and drew his own wand. He let his own bags slip down off his arms and onto the sidewalk. "Itch for charity," he called indignantly through a mouth full of gummy candy to a lookie-loo walking past them. "Buzz off."Nate Briggs

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It's been seventeen days since Kronos called off the intense surveillance that Jonas had been keeping on Dazmond throughout November and December, and the private investigator's recently dismissed assistant, Unregistered Werewolf Lexus Dale, sees fit to inform Dazmond that Jonas has been spying on her.
Whispers of a Sick Breath at my Hind

It hadn't been a pleasant full moon but at least she hadn't been running rampant through muggle London either. By the time she was going to respond to her black and red haired friend she had come across a file she had shoved in her box of belongings when Maggie was interviewing her. She had originally thought that all of the files had belonged to her - cases she had worked in muggle London while Jonas dealt with the heavy stuff - however buried amongst them was one she couldn't let go of.Lexus Dale

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A terrified Dazmond finally works up the nerve to confront Jonas, hoping that she'll discover the details about her forgotten Summer employment, but heads out of the conversation early out of discomfort and fear after Jonas alerts her to the persisting threat on her life. The words exchanged between them lead Dazmond to spend the next month attempting to distract herself with other business, having to take specially brewed potions to avoid appearing as troubled as she feels.
Into the Mercy Seat I Climb

"I don't know what he's intending to do with the information," he stated frankly, crossing his arms as he gave her a solemn regard. "But it's not over. I wouldn't just assume that he's going to disappear back into the murky clouds from whence he came, Ms Wiedman. He wanted you far too badly for that."Jonas Trevelyan

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The day after Dazmond's 26th birthday, she has her friends out for a celebration at the Black Chimaera. Lots simmers beneath the surface as the crew drinks and plays a hot hand of Wizard's Poker.
Games and Ale, Secrets to a Healthy Life

Right now, though, there was plenty of sources of distraction and amusement. Cináed turned his attentions to the red head. "Cináed Tawse," he offered in cordial greeting, taking the extended hand and brushing a light kiss across the back of it. Oh, what a blessed, blessed evening. Cináed's attentions were drawn next to the ever-splendid Dolly and a playful smirk flittered across his features as he returned the woman's embrace. He pressed a light kiss against the woman's cheek. "Wagering the promise of a trouncing? How can a man turn down such an offer?" He barked before settling himself in a seat next to Lexus.Cináed Tawse

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The night takes a sinister turn when the tight-knit group rents a cottage in Hogsmeade for the night. Dazmond suddenly unveils the threat looming over her and not long after decides to imbibe in the mysterious potion she returned home with last Summer. She goes into a temporary coma from the poisonous concoction and her lost memories are restored. Uttering Kronos's name sets off the dogs, so to say, and Kronos and his men appear suddenly, kidnapping Dazmond and Landis.
Wild Cosmia, What Have You Seen?

Drinking an untested potion...it was stupid, irresponsible, completely dangerous and ill-advised, and therefore exactly what Dazmond would do. But she wouldn't want to be taken to St. Mungo's. Too many questions, too many Aurors, and she wasn't out of the clear yet after the Runespoor case, was she?Landis Morgan

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Abducted alongside Dazmond, Landis Morgan 'negotiates' with Kronos Malvivicus who insists on the young librarian taking over the tutoring of his heir, Sasha Schlagenweit, during the next academic year at Hogwarts Castle. Landis is not amused. Off camera, Dazmond undergoes some shadowy form of mental torture by Terry Katsaros.
In the Belly of the Beast

And this would have been a beautiful beginning for a long rant on Kronos' ill manners, legitimacy, and probable parenthood (a hag for his mother, a toad for his pa) had Landis not been such a vicious and happily passive-aggressive man. Nearly thrumming with anger, he had no need to vent it all at once but saved it up so that Kronos could experience the joys of him being as difficult as possible for the rest of his (potentially lethal) stay.Landis Morgan

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Dolly St. James and Dazmond Wiedman reconnect after the kidnapping.
Close Your Eyes and I'll Meet you There

She watched carefully, for any signs of new distress as the other witch took the wine and headed toward the pile of pillows. She was brewing a lot; under normal circumstances that would have been a reassuring trend. Daz was at her best when she was working; in the past she seemed to radiate pure joy while stirring the massive cauldrons. Now...now Dolly wasn't sure what she saw, but it wasn't anything like the happiness that used to bubble from the waif like witch. Daz had always functioned beautifully in the middle of chaos - like the eye of a storm with the world twisting around her she still managed to find her center. Dolly wanted so much to fix everything, to put it back together in some shape that resembled normality... but she couldn't. Nothing in her own life even felt right, even being with Darian felt wrong - that was something new and awful.Dolly St. James

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Landis and Dazmond sort out their feelings in the aftermath of their ordeal.
Rat's Coat, Crowskin, Crossed Staves in a Field

Dazmond didn't actually feel that she needed saving, that anything more would come of it if she merely did what was asked of her. She had seen the worst of it already - it simply couldn't escalate beyond what it already was unless she or anyone else went about asking for trouble. The thought of them stirring it up terrified her. She'd seen what the punishment was for going against the man - she'd felt the dark shadows of death curling round her and knew that her life was no longer timeless. She'd always lived as though she was invincible - now she felt lucky to be alive one moment to the next. He could slip in and end it, or he could drive her to the brink of insanity and this time not stop. It was too much to go asking for. Her experience had not even been delivered by his hands, his magic. He had powerful and twisted allies with a passion for punishment.Dazmond Wiedman

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Halloween night and the release from custody of Nate Briggs brings a small group of rabblerousers together for a night of Muggle-baiting in the heart of London. A coincidental encounter between Dazmond Wiedman and Jonas Trevelyan foretells events to come.
The Night is Ours

As Dazmond caught fire, Cináed inflated into a frightening characature of himself, Nate waited for his own. It arrived with flourish. The gutless Nathan Briggs began to lose flesh around his chest and stomach, his skin and organs and muscles apparently dissolving into a thin sizzling smoke. After five full paces, his entire rib cage was gaping open. Gutless in and out. Now that they were beginning to blend in amongst the muggle halloween parade, Dazmond was cutting quite a swath. People stepped back as they walked through, some giggling at the excellent trick. Some even reached out, only to draw their hands back at the real heat.Nathan Briggs


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