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Crow Symbolism Throughout History
Cabal has a feathered friend whether he likes it or not. Perhaps there may be a little more meaning to the appearance of this black bird. Throughout human history, the crow has perched at the edge of the known world — a black silhouette against…
Lucrezia Borgia: Vamp or Victim
In this episode, Ex-Detective Inspector Barrow questions Johannes Cabal about a recent misfortune involving a mother and her child. “She came to this carnival last night,” The Inspector asserts. “The very same night she concocts a poison and uses it. I don’t think she could…
The Water Clock
The Water Clock A water clock is any timepiece by which time is measured by the regulated flow of liquid into (inflow type) or out from (outflow type) a vessel, and where the amount is then measured. If you too are feeling creative, you can make this…
Types of Ghosts
15 Different Types of Ghosts Throughout history, shadows have stirred, footsteps have echoed in empty halls, and figures have appeared where no living soul stood. Whether born of folklore, fear, or something far less explainable, these are the spirits said to walk beside us —…
Who is Dr. Terwilliker?
Dr Terwiliker is a reference to The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T, an 1953 American musical fantasy film about a boy who dreams himself into a fantasy world ruled by a diabolical piano teacher enslaving children to practice piano forever. It was the only feature…
The Music of the Calliope
The Music of the Calliope Lasry-Baschet Sound Structures The Calliope in Johannes Cabal, The Necromancer plays a haunting and curious piece of music that Johannes Cabal is uncertain about. It turns out that this piece of music exists: Manège by Lasry-Baschet A little bit of…