Note #8: The Changing of Power.

Dunwall has fallen into chaos. Without the empress the sickness and corruption has only spread further and further into the corners of this dark city. I fear I've done all I can to contact the outsider, yet he will not answer me or any of my calls. Perhaps I am just not interesting enough for him, or maybe it's just his nature not to respond to those who seek logical aid. Whatever the case the empress's death has been a real kick in the crotch for this once mighty city.

The royal spymaster has taken control of the city and started erecting sokolov's devices into weapons and traffic blockades as he sees fit. From merely upgraded pistols they've gone to the dreaded walls of light and arc pylons as defensive measures to fry civilians deemed unfit to stroll the streets; so sneaking around has become much more challenging. Alas Corvo's execution is only a few weeks away. I'll make sure to be there in one form or another and perhaps I can free him then, or before then. If anyone can help the city's condition it's the royal protector; he can really help me make a difference.

-Shadow.