Jonathan Sims

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Jonathan Sims (Scenesys ID: 3364)
Profile
Name: Jonathan Sims
Superalias: The Archivist
Gender: Male
Species: Homo Magi
Occupation: Psychiatrist
Citizenship: United Kingdom
Residence: New York City
Education: Oxford, Columbia U (MD)
Theme: Original (OC)
Groups: SHIELD, Godlings, Heliopolitans, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Justice League Dark, Outsiders, The Rebellion, Mystic Arts
Details
Apparent Age: 34 Actual Age: 34
Date of Birth 25 Oct 1987 Played By Dev Patel
Height: 6'2" Weight: 160 lb
Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown
Twitter: JonSimsMD
Theme Song: * "Third Eye" by Florence + the Machine: https://youtu.be/SCM8Qf3eGMQ
* "Englishman in New York" by Sting: https://youtu.be/d27gTrPPAyk
* "Shadow World" (Persona 4 Golden Opening Theme): https://youtu.be/55BbK4kR14s


Character Info

Profile

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Jonathan Sims is the Archivist, latest in a long line of servants of the god Thoth. He recently inherited the position, and is adjusting to the new role. The Archivist is a living recorder, driven to experience life and record the stories of others. The position goes back to the Old Kingdom in Egypt, but the title was cemented at the Serapeum in Alexandria.

Jon himself is a psychiatrist, a British expat with a history of deaths among family and friends. He doesn't think of himself as the heroic type, and tries to stick to the street level, but he's almost always willing to help someone in need.

Timeline

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Timeline:
* 1987: Born in Bournemouth, England. At the time his maternal grandmother, Gertrude, is the Archivist.
* 1989: Jon's father dies from a fall.
* 1993: Jon's mother dies, seemingly due to complications of routine surgery. He moves in with his paternal grandmother. He becomes a "difficult" child, often wandering off and having difficulty sitting still.
* 1995: A strange figure Jon will never quite remember clearly afterward attempts to kidnap him. His grandmother's handyman (who never liked Jon) intervenes and disappears along with the kidnapper. The encounter leaves Jon with survivor's guilt and a newly developed capacity for perfect recall.
* 1996: Jon's grandmother puts him in therapy after several months of unrelenting nightmares of the kidnapping. None of the the therapy sessions go well, but Jon develops an interest in mental health.
* 2005: Jon goes to Oxford to study psychiatry. He makes several good friends, including his future husband. His perfect recall allows him to be at or near the top of his class with ease.
* 2007: Jon gets involved in a cult to the Eye of Ra, led by a man named Elias Bouchard. Most of his friends get pulled in as well.
* 2008: As Jon is trying to pull out of the Eye of Ra cult, a fire burns down the house on Hill Top Road, Oxford, where the group lives. Jon and his then-boyfriend Martin escape, and decide to move away from England to get away from Elias. Jon takes a year off for "de-programming." Martin's daughter Lyra moves to America to live with them.
* 2009: Jon enters the Columbia University psychiatric medicine program.
* 2011: Jon and Martin get married. Jon adopts Lyra.
* 2013: Jon finishes his MD and enters internship. He spends his internship and the first year of residency at Arkham Asylum, under the mentorship of Hugo Strange. Disgusted with the conditions, he finishes his residency in Metropolis.
* 2017: Jon finishes postgraduate training and starts practicing, specifically treating trauma patients.
* 2018: Loki's assault on New York leaves Martin badly injured and Lyra dead. Jon's practice swells with people who have PTSD from the events.
* 2021: Jon's grandmother dies in mysterious circumstances and Jon wakes the next morning to find himself with telepathic and empathic powers. Shortly after, he is attacked by assassins. Martin tries to defend him and fakes his own death; Jon is injured but lives and flees to find help.

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Personality

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Acerbic:
Outwardly, Jon can sometimes seem acerbic and abrasive. Some of this is learned, a product of academic professionalism and English reserve. Some of it is a defense mechanism. Jon's perfect recall combined with his kind nature makes him easily hurt, and so he puts on a kind of outer armor of dry jokes, sarcastic comments, and practiced glares. Some of it, however, is just that however kind and soft he might be, he can also be a smug, know-it-all bastard at times. His questions are often sharp and pointed, and he relishes a good debate or chance for witty banter.

Compassionate:
Jon is, at his core, a kind and compassionate person. He is prone to worrying about people, both individually and humanity as a whole. When he sees suffering he is moved to try to help, and is often frustrated when he cannot. He is aware of his own weaknesses, which is why he chose to study medicine and become a psychiatrist rather than try to be a hero. He will go out of his way to help even those who have wronged him, though he'll need good reason to do so. He wants to believe the best of people, and can forgive many things--though not everything. At home and with those he trusts he is open and vulnerable, preferring smiles and comfort to any kind of prolonged brooding.

Curious:
Jon has always been curious, even before Thoth made "ask penetrating questions" a mission statement for his life. He's always been prone to poking his nose in where it wasn't wanted, asking awkward or too-personal questions, and spending too much time chasing down every detail of whatever subject has caught his interest today. He loves puzzles and mysteries, and though he'll deny it he really does love gossip. His recent elevation to the position of Archivist has only enhanced that natural curiosity; where once he could maybe ignore the impulse to find out what's going on behind closed doors or chase down some secret, now he has a mystic imperative to do so.

Stubborn:
Jon would say he is not a brave man, and in many ways he is not. He's not the type to volunteer for heroics, and deliberately chose a life of the mind because any terrifying and dangerous event will live with him forever. Jon is, however, very stubborn, and that stubborn nature has gotten him into trouble. He will chase down leads to satisfy his curiosity and flout rules if it means sticking to his own ethical principles. Once he gets his teeth into something he's not likely to let it go, and he's been known to bring up old arguments a decade or more later.

Talkative:
Jon will talk your ear off if you let him. The particular term is "infodump"; he knows a lot of random things about a lot of random things, and has a tendency to start talking about obscure trivia and deep details of subjects at the slightest mention. Ask him a question and brace for an answer that will include far more information than you really wanted--or maybe just as much as you really wanted, if you like that sort of thing. He's learned to be a good listener, and is quite willing to let others talk his ear off, too. Luckily for everyone around him, Jon has a good speaking voice.

Character Sheet

Powers

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Archivist Duties:
The Archivist is a position that has been passed down for generations and thousands of years, at least since the days of the Old Kingdom. The position was originally called "Watcher," and was created in the aftermath of the exodus of the homo magi. The title of "The Archivist" started in the last days of the Ptolemaic, when those who held the title served in the Serapeum of Alexandria.

The Archive was created by Neith, an ancient deity whose name was rarely spoken, at the behest of the Archangel Uriel. The Watchers and later Archivists were given in service to the gods of Duat--Anubis, Thoth, Ma'at, and Osiris. The original function of the role that would become the Archivist was to allow the gods to judge those who would not die in the normal course of matters. To that end, the Archivist's original duty was to take statements about the lives of those they encountered, storing them for later use, and they worked as temple scribes to further that purpose.

Over time, their duties changed and expanded, and now the Archivist's purpose is to serve as a living recorder. The first way they do this is by simply living, driven by insatiable curiosity to experience as much of life as possible, even dangerous and potentially deadly situations.

The second is by drawing statements out of the people they encounter. Some are unwilling, but many people find the chance to unburden their souls to be cathartic. The Archivist's telepathy allows the story to be told in a coherent and interesting fashion, and can easily serve as a kind of "monologue trigger." Jon's own work as a therapist is in some ways a subconcious attempt to perform this duty.

On their death, the Archivist's knowledge is sent to the Archive, a sort of library on the Astral Plane still tended by the spirits of prior Archivists. A good Archivist, one who throws themself into dangerous situations and collects many stories from others, will find themselves living longer, as they've been of more use to their patron.

Avatar of Ma'at:
Jon is able to merge with his patron deity, Ma'at, and transform into a direct avatar of her power for brief periods of time. There are several effects of this transformation:

* Enhanced Magic: Jon's magical ability and telepathy both increase in power while transformed. This does not allow him to do anything he's normally incapable of doing, but rather allows him to push his will and focus beyond his normal limitations.
* Enhanced Healing: Wounds Jon receives while in this form heal at an exponential rate, double his normal healing time (which is double the baseline human time, so quadrupled.)
* Wings: The transformation summons a pair of wings that Jon can use to hover and fly at decent speeds, along with the knowledge needed to manuever in the air.
* Portals: When in this state, Jon is able to create portals to other realms, by summoning a door and walking through. He is able to take himself to other dimensions, but can only send others back to their home dimension--thus, he could return a group from Hell or the Astral Plane, but not take them there to begin with.
* Ma'at's Feather: The Feather of Truth that Jon gains upon his brow allows him to show those from whom he has taken a statement the impact they have made on the world and on others. This may be a negative impact, such as a criminal feeling the fear and pain they've caused to their victims, but it may also be used to help people see the good they've done and the love others have for them.

There are a few drawbacks to this form. Firstly, for every hour Jon spends transformed, he must spend an extra hour sleeping the next night. Second, the longer he's transformed, the more Ma'at takes over his thinking. He can remain merged with her and somewhat himself for about two hours, before Ma'at will begin to completely take over. The transformation cannot last longer than twelve hours, after which time he will revert to baseline.

Dreams:
Jon has dreams of past Archivists, re-living their memories and stories they have gathered. These dreams are not available to his perfect recall, and act more as guidance from his gods and his ancestors than anything he can control. He has learned to lucid dream, and is able to ask questions and investigate the memories. He has a strong connection to the Astral Plane.

Jon also regularly re-lives statements he's gathered, cycling through them night after night. This is in some ways a weakness, as it means his dreams might wind up including re-living villainous monologues or his friends' and patients' stories of trauma and pain. It can be useful at times, however, as he's learned to control his dreams.

Fate Sense:
His ties to Ma'at allow Jon to read flows of fate, not so much seeing the future as extrapolating from the present based on probabilities. He can sense the easiest path through a maze, or the potential outcome of a battle, though not with perfect clarity. Things that are pre-ordained are stronger and more obvious, and the more he knows about a subject, the better he can predict its flow. This power is much stronger when he's transformed into a true avatar of Ma'at, and much muddier when he's just himself.

Language Understanding:
The Archive gives Jon the ability to comprehend, read, and write any human language. He cannot necessarily speak these languages. The Archive provides the ability to speak only languages former Archivists have spoken. This includes several ancient languages like Egyptian and Aramaic; European language families; and several dialects of Arabic. He has a middling ability with Cantonese and Mandarin. Jon himself also speaks Hindi and Marathi, but outside of these major cities he is very unlikely to be able to speak with rare rural dialects.

Magical Ability:
Jon is able to pull constructs from the Astral Plane onto the physical, imagining them and then willing them into being, which is about as difficult as it sounds. It's draining, particularly for attempts to manifest complex items or things that go against his usual nature. Water, healing, purification, and order are all easier and more natural to him than fire, destruction, pain, and chaos. Channeling the power through word or gesture or magical instrument makes it easier, but it's still an effort of will and imagination.

This ability is only limited by his imagination, and yet bounded in by it: for instance, he can summon doors to act as portals to far-flung places in the material realm, though he must know precisely where he's going. His ability to heal is both helped and restricted by his medical knowledge; his healing ability acts to speed up natural healing, and leaves scars. He tends to think in terms of elements or music with his magic.

Jon also has the mystic Sight, able to see spirits and ghosts, magical constructs, the Astral Plane, and other such things. As this is one of the primary duties of the Archivist--to see, know, and experience--his Sight is expansive and able to pick up on most mystical events; whether or not he /understands/ what he's seeing is another question. (He cannot, for instance, understand Enochian script even if he can See it. And it would probably give him a headache.)

He 'sees' many things on a regular basis, such as spirits and obvious magical residue. With a moment to focus and 'open' his Sight, he can See a great deal. What he Sees might be overwhelming or dangerous, and due to his perfect recall will stick with him forever.

Perfect Recall:
Jon remembers absolutely everything he has ever seen or heard, since about the age of eight. Recalling this information can take a moment, as he enters a brief trance to re-live the memory. If this is done deliberately, he can pick out details he hadn't consciously noticed. When the information comes up without being under his control, he will be seized by the desire to re-live the entire memory or relay the entirety of the pertinent information, though he can be stopped, and may be able to learn to stop himself. He will often write down what he's experienced regardless in order to keep a record and keep from having to enter trance in order to remember.

Phlogiston Body:
Jon merged with a goddess after his return from the dead. His new body is a construct held together by his and Ma'at's combined will. He's resistant to infection and disease. He can regenerate from most damage, but particularly noteworthy or meaningful injuries (such as his missing arm) may not ever heal.

His body does not shed hair, blood, or skin cells. Samples taken from him will persist only as long as some willpower sustains the missing parts. His scent is distinctly different, and his aura brighter than a mortal's. He still has a heartbeat. Sustaining his harmony requires him to eat and drink, and substances such as alcohol and nicotine still affect him. Hunger and thirst are more metaphysical concepts to him now and he is better sustained by godly ambrosia than human foods.

Telepathy:
Jon is a mid-range telepath. Most of his abilities are focused around gathering information, and almost always rely on being within sensory range of the target. His telepathy works at a distance through phone calls and video, again relying on his senses rather than true distance. He can read minds on a surface level and slightly deeper, read emotions, and can project both thoughts and emotions at others. He cannot modify memories in any way, nor can he dig into deep thoughts or tell if someone's lying unless he extracts a statement.

* Statements: Jon can enter a trance state in which he can extract a statement from a place or person. The story of the statement must be one of deep emotional resonance, and is not the truth of what happened but rather the version of events that the person whose perspective he is taking believes is true. If the subject is not around, Jon will go into this trance and narrate the statement in the first person; if the subject is around, they will find themself compelled to give their statement to Jon, who will experience it along with them as if he had experienced the events himself. Jon is very irritable if distracted from this trance, and will do almost anything to finish a statement that is interrupted.

Skills

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Collecting:
Jon collects various things. Old books, currency, odd rocks. Aside from knowing details of what he collects, he has experience tracking down odd items and haggling prices and the like.

Cooking:
Jon is a very good home cook, and the sort of person who spends money he probably shouldn't on high-end cookware he doesn't really need. Cooking is one way he takes care of people, though, and while it's not Michelin star quality it's good. He prefers hearty foods but has been known to experiment with desserts.

Egyptology:
Jon's grandmother, the former Archivist, instilled a love of Egyptology in him at an early age. He knows a /lot/ about... well, he knows a lot about what the modern world knows about ancient Egypt. His knowledge might be entirely wrong.

Medical Doctor:
Though Jon does not have the post-doctoral training that even a GP would have, he /is/ a medical doctor, liscened to prescribe medicine in three states. He understands biology and anatomy and could respond to emergencies if need be. He's not an expert in any of those things, but could be called upon in a pinch.

Psychiatry:
Jon is a licsened psychiatrist, with permission to practice in New York, New Jersey, and Delware, though he mainly works in New York City. He trained at Columbia, which is one of the top schools in the world for the discipline. His particular specialty is in PTSD and other conditions resulting from trauma. He favors a "holistic" approach, as likely to prescribe exercise or art as he is to give his patients medications. He has been practicing since 2017, and his practice became very busy in 2018 in the aftermath of Loki's attack on the city. His training helps him in social situations as well; he understands human behavior, and has training in crisis management and de- escalation.

Religious Scholar:
Jon has long had interest in religious history and doctrine, starting with his upbringing as an Anglican and branching into every major religion around the globe. He's studied theology and psychology of religion both, has memorized many religious texts, and has at least passing knowledge of many minor faiths.

SHIELD Training:
Jon has SHIELD training appropriate to his rank. He's been working on physical training and conditioning, hand-to-hand skills with a focus on throws and avoiding blows, and marksmanship. He's also learning the sorts of things that go with working for a covert agency such as espionage, stealth, tactics, and military operations.

Theater Nerd:
Jon has enough of a passion for the theatre that he actually considered majoring in it briefly. He's been in shows in secondary and university, he even had a theatrical cabaret band for a time in Oxford. He's done amateur shows from time to time since. He can sing and dance, and he's a good actor.

Resources

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Financial:
Between savings and his work for SHIELD, Jon makes enough to live without worrying about bills, and still has enough to donate to charity and the like.

SHIELD Armory:
Jon's rank in SHIELD affords him appropriate access to their arsenal of weapons and armor most of which he has had at least cursory training in how to properly use.

The Archive:
The Archive is a store of knowledge that exists both on the metaphysical (Astral) plane and the physical plane.

The Astral version of the Archive is something like an actual library, filled with the statements and memories of past Archivists. It is difficult to find and heavily guarded, but also difficult for the Archivist to access outside of dreams or Astral travel. For the most part, the knowledge kept in the Astral version of the Archive comes to the Archivist as it will.

The physical Archive includes recordings, both auditory and written, of statements and experiences of past Archivists. It also includes a store of magical artifacts, most of them dangerous items found in the course of the Archivists' lives. As Jon finds the pieces of the physical Archive, he will be given them over to SHIELD for safekeeping.

Weaknesses

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Addiction:
Jon has an obsessive sort of personality, and is addicted to both caffeine and cigarettes. He knows there's an irony there, given that he's a medical doctor, and it's made him sympathetic to those who medicate their problems with substances. Cigarettes are one of the few things that can help calm him after a particularly bad intrusive memory, and he finally gave up trying to avoid smoking after Loki's invasion of New York.

Ascended Mortal:
Jon's soul has been changed by his death and he is no longer truly mortal. He finds it difficult to be as adaptive as mortals are, and the concerns of mortals are increasingly less intuitive for him. He's driven by motivations that are in keeping with his Harmony--to seek out new information, to investigate mysteries and unravel secrets, to help bring others and the universe into balance. He must do these things as much as he must eat and drink, or he will start to lose his power.

Moreover, the Archivist is a known quantity in the supernatural world and has to contend with his own enemies as well as Ma'at's. Even people with no interest in the Egyptian gods might want to steal some flesh from Ma'at's personal demigod.

Cult Survivor:
Jon was sucked into a cult in college, the Eye of Ra. He is susceptible to emotional manipulation and isolation, and vacillates between being too trusting and too wary of new people. He's also prone to obsessions and behaviors learned during his time in the cult, particularly when he doesn't understand something. A true mystery can lead him down a dangerous and potentially self-destructive spiral as he tries to unravel it.

Ib (Heart):
Jon will do just about anything in his power to help the people he cares about. He's overcome significant threats and barriers to help friends and family. Threats to their safety are the quickest way to manipulate him, although he'll react in anger more than fear. He'd rather talk someone down than engage in a fight, and he's willing to become friends with just about anyone, even--maybe especially--former enemies. Fighting is his last resort.

This is also a quite literal weakness: the heart is the seat of the soul in ancient Egyptian theology. A significant blow to the heart would likely kill him. Even if his body could be re-formed, there would be permanent damage of some kind, memory loss or personality change.

Intrusive Memories:
Jon's perfect recall has a major drawback--he remembers every terrible thing that has ever happened to him. The memories are prone to coming upon him when triggered, sending him into his trance state and forcing him to re-live the memory. That was why he left England--too many things reminded him of lost friends and family. He's become more used to it now, better able to recognize the triggers, but for Jon time does not soften memories or heal mental wounds. The pain is still there as fresh as the day it happened.

Ma'at:
Jon must abide by the seven ideals of /mat'at/: truth, balance, order, harmony, law, morality, and justice. There is a natural order to the universe, and the Archivist is meant to help uphold that order. He must avoid spreading chaos, defend the poor and weak, remain loyal to his friends and associates. Balance is key, respecting the ebb and flow of life.

As an avatar of Ma'at, Jon /cannot/ violate many of these principles. He cannot lie, and he finds himself unable to act in ways that would bring him too far out of balance or harmony with his purpose.

Recording:
Ironically enough for a "living recorder," Jon has begun to experience a compulsion to record his experiences and statements. This is linked to the Archivists' original work as temple scribes, and serves as a physical backup in case of mystical destruction of portions of the Archive. If he doesn't record on a regular basis, he gets irritable and tired, much like with statements.

Statements:
If Jon does not receive new statements on a regular basis--about one a week, at least--he begins to go through a sort of withdrawal. He gets fidgety and irritable, then tired and drawn, and eventually might be driven to seek out new statements over almost anything else.

Role-Play

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Jonathan Sims has 504 finished logs.

Title Date Scene Summary
15 Fears: Queen Takes Rook September 4th, 2022 The JLD travel with Rien to take care of the servitors and avatar of I Do Not Know You. After a trio of encounters, they emerge victorious and with another of Nyalathotep's agents turned to their side. But what consequences will there be for Rien now that she has come into her own as the true Queen of Nothing and what plans are in store from her new patron, Mynoghra?
Stay Humble. Work hard. Pet cats. August 29th, 2022 It's an evening of unexpected surprises for Jon.
A Light in the Storm August 27th, 2022 Jon manages to get Cael to articulate her troubles, despite her pain and confusion, and they somehow guide each other to more solid ground in the midst of the storm.
15 Fears: Threads of the Soul August 27th, 2022 The leadership of the JLD confront Pixie about the influence of the Mother of Puppets on her soul. A confrontation ensues and with the only casualty being Thomas' car, it seems that the young mutant is back to her usual fae self.
Digging a Firepit August 26th, 2022 Cael brings Jon to the Reserve to see to the berserkers that were left in wake of the previous leadership of the Pack. After obvserving their condition, the Archivist manages to remove the spiritual disturbance caused by the twisted tattoos they had received.
SKA: Snake in the Grass August 26th, 2022 No description
15 Fears: Infestation August 26th, 2022 The JLD suffers an invasion force in the form of an avatar of The Crawling Rot. The defense is successful but the Sitting Room is going to need a deep clean before anyone is willing to use it again.
We Need to Talk August 25th, 2022 Lydia and Jon have a much needed talk. It's gets a shaky start, but in the end they hug it out.
15 Fears: Buried Secrets August 22nd, 2022 The JLD manage to get through the trials deep in the bowels of the castle and find that they are Wardens of a prison of some of the worst the universe has to offer. What they do with that knowledge is now up for debate, but they have been given a tool that could help defeat the Old Gods plaguing them and reality.
Reconciliation of the Trinity August 22nd, 2022 Chas and Rien find Jon in the prison of the Velvet Room. There they discuss his significance and his place among their trio. Healing has begun, but there is still road to tread.
Problems with the Pack August 20th, 2022 Cael tells Jon about some of the problems she faces with her Pack - and Jon has her back. Even if they don't always agree on the best ways to approach problems.
Fighting Fire with Fire August 20th, 2022 Plans were made, information shared, food and even a little fun were had!
Advocation August 20th, 2022 Jon comes home from the JLD Leadership meeting more irritated than he let on. Cael offers to talk to people for him.
A New You: A Throne of Flesh and Blood August 19th, 2022 The JLD and Clarice confront a cornered Lydia inside a warehouse in the Tenderloin district. A battle ensues with flesh crafted monstrosities, but ultimately the heroes win out and save Lydia from madness and Viscera. (CW: Body horror)
Cael Is Always Right August 19th, 2022 Jon comes home from the confrontation with Lydia to find Cael trying to make strawberry shortcake. Which doesn't go well, but the title still stands.
A New You: Incident Report August 18th, 2022 Jon and Chas meet with Clarice to discuss what she has discovered about her 'sister' and what avenues for successfully cleansing her of the corruption of Viscera are available.
It's Raining Men August 16th, 2022 Billy Kaplan's first lesson goes absolutely swimmingly. He learns to plant carrots, gets some advice on how to learn to focus his magic, and accidentally summons a hot jogger instead of a water bottle. NBD, right?
15 Fears: Pest Control August 16th, 2022 The JLD are in the Velvet Room when one of the attendants brings them a bug she found in the lower levels of the castle. An evil bug. It's a bad time.
Building a Greenhouse August 16th, 2022 Jon and Chas meet in the Velvet Room Garden to work on building a greenhouse, which is a metaphor for life and magic. Chas is over-eager to get to fighting the Old Gods, but Jon explains why they need to take more time and gather information.
Cleaning the Rot out August 16th, 2022 Friends show up to help Mercy clean up after her Old God Bug infestation
Punching The Library Card August 15th, 2022 Gabby catches up with Jon. They talk about nightmares, and the Old Ones. Gabby knows where Not-Rien has gone.
Lighting the Lantern: Beware My Power August 15th, 2022 The final showdown wtih the sorcerer Akaikos Cyprus that lived in Jessica's Lantern ring! With the asisstance of Justice League Dark and Red Hood, the sorcerer was defeated and banished to the realms of the dead. With that, the Lantern ring chose Jessica as its proper bearer, and now a new Green Lantern is born!
Roll for Snickerdoodles August 13th, 2022 Cael fails at Snickerdoodles - but after some time reassuring one another that they are loved and safe, Jon teaches Cael how to avoid poisoning people with inedible cookies.
Sisterly Concern August 13th, 2022 Clarice visit Jon to learn what is up with her big sister. She doesn't like the news. She vows to help restore Lydia to her sense - or end the creature masquerading with her sister's face.
15 Fears: Squirm August 13th, 2022 Mercy recounts her harrowing ordeal at the hands of The Crawling Rot's avatar and a new face visits the Velvet Room.
The Leader of the Pack August 11th, 2022 Assailed by doubts, and haunted by the blood on her hands, Cael returns home after taking over the pack on the full moon. Jon manages to reassure her - for the most part - because that's what boyfriends are for.
The Pride of the Pack August 11th, 2022 Cael's werewolf troubles finally come to an end, with her atop the pack. As Alpha she's in charge of a great number of mouths to feed, time will only tell whether or not she's successful.
A New You: A bird in the hand... August 9th, 2022 (CW: Body horror) Jon confronts Lydia at her apartment, but things don't go so well for Jon, as Lydia reveals just how corrupted she is by Viscera's influence.
A New You: The Weight of a Body August 9th, 2022 Rien, Cael, and Chas infiltrate Lydia's apartment to find what she's done to Jon. With Rien's help the Archivist is able to return his body to some semblance of normalcy but the scars of what was done still remain.
Asgardian Mead in the Garden! August 8th, 2022 Serious business is discussed, blame is insisted upon being laid, and Jon attempts to be mean to the French.
Among the Stars August 7th, 2022 Jon's birthday gift to his daughter, Agnes, is her very first astral projection trip. He takes Agnes and Cael to a stretch of the Great River and shows them the beauty of a river of stars, and the joys of catching starfish to eat.
A New You August 7th, 2022 The JLD hunt down clues about The Body Shop and find that it's being run by Lydia, who had lied about accepting power from Viscera. What they find has some disturbing implications.
15 Fears: Beyond the Pale August 6th, 2022 The Justice League Dark gather to discuss the Old Ones, come up with some ideas to gather information, and discover that a certain book was owned by a certain Velvet Room attendant. And, maybe most importantly--their true foe is Nyarlathotep, the Crawling Chaos.
Under the (Giant) Tree August 5th, 2022 No description
The Archivist's Travels August 4th, 2022 Jon and Cael reunite after Jon was traveling for ten days/years. She tells him about her nightmare, and he recounts his sojourn in Hell. Also, they get noodles, because of course they do.
15 Fears: ...And Back Again August 4th, 2022 A gathering of the JLD in the Velvet Room is interupted by the return of Jonathan Sims from his journey through Hell and the Astral Plane.
15 Fears: -10 Years Later- August 3rd, 2022 Jon makes the final trek of his journey and finds himself greeted by an old friend revealing herself to be much closer to his organization than he originally thought.
15 Fears: Poisoning the Well August 2nd, 2022 After travelling in the Astral for some time, Jon comes across a village in peril. More peril than he, or anyone, expected to find and a decisive gesture is made for the Archivist.
15 Fears: The Heart of the Spiritual August 1st, 2022 Jon manages to escape Hell and finds himself deep within the Astral. A chance meeting with a fairy princess and a ship that travels the river of imagination gives him a way to start his trek home.
15 Fears: The Second Circle - The Storm of Lust July 31st, 2022 Jon finds himself in the Second Circle of Hell. After meeting with the Lord of this Circle, Mammon, Jon is given a bit of vacation in the Hellish palace of Carnal Desire where the demons and devils are fascinated by the nature of an asexual in their company.
15 Fears: Golden Child July 30th, 2022 The Justice League Dark head to an Ivory Tower in the Astral Plane to rescue Rien from the Old Ones. In the process, Rien gets a new Name, and a certain mannequin gets blown to bits more than once.
15 Fears: The Third Cirlce - The Canyons of Gluttony July 30th, 2022 Jon treks through the Third Circle of Hell, the realm of the gluttonous. His own vices get the better of him and he has a nearly fatal encounter with the Hound of Hell before rebuking it and passing the trial of the Circle.
15 Fears: The Fourth Circle - The Fields of Greed July 29th, 2022 Jon arrives in the Fourth Circle of Hell and is informed that his passage will go relatively undisturbed. Not all is peaceful though, as a figire from Jon's past arrives and Jon exercises his purpose on one of the souls who require relocation in the brimstone funnel.
15 Fears: The Fifth Circle - The Stygian Swamp of Anger July 28th, 2022 Jon emerges in the Fifth Circle of Hell, the home of those with anger in their hearts. Finding that his own anger is a significant barrier to his progress, he decides to explore the meaning behind it and what it might take to change his perspective.
15 Fears: The Sixth Circle - The Catacomb of Flames July 27th, 2022 Jon travels to the Sixth Circle of Hell and finds himself imprisoned for the crime of heresey. Self-relfection and an understanding of the nature of his religious convictions hold the key to escaping this trial and allow him access to the next step on his journey.
15 Fears: The Seventh Circle - The Rings of Violence July 26th, 2022 Jon traverses the Seventh Circle of Hell and meets it's Lord before engaging in a trial by combat against a foe of myth and being labelled a hero of the hellish land.
15 Fears: The Eighth Circle - Malebolge July 25th, 2022 Jon travels the Eighth Circle of Hell, aided by an Earthan giant who was once a god of Egypt before coming to Satanael, Lord of Malebolge, who offers him a trial in getting beyond his realm.
The Last Archivist: What Comes After July 24th, 2022 Cael and Chas return to Chas' apartment to inform Agnes about her father's missing state and to offer words of encouragement on his return and her involvement in his life once he returns.
The Last Archivist: Connected July 24th, 2022 The finale of The Last Archivist sees the Justice League Dark face off against Asag, an Old God that is trying to force its way into the world. Its goal: to kill Jon and thus force his daughter to become Archivist, so she can be manipulated by Asag's followers into destroying the world. To prevent that from ever happening, Jon claims the Archive for his own--he will be the last Archivist. The JLD defeat the Old God, and chain it away from reality once more, but at a price--Jon and Annabelle Cane wind up outside of reality, and it may be some time before he can find his way home...
15 Fears: The Ninth Circle - Cocytus July 24th, 2022 Annabelle returns Jon to reality via the Ninth Circle of Hell. It would seem the journey back to the land of the living is going to be quite long indeed.
Dance Dance Archivist July 23rd, 2022 On the evening before their next big encounter, Cael and Jon go to a museum, argue with museum guards - and then shameless compete with each other at an arcade.
Explanation Time July 23rd, 2022 Jon and Gabby have a chat in the Velvet Room. Jon explains the weird giant eyeball thing, and gives Gabby some advice on handling the Old Ones.
Pinkeye July 22nd, 2022 Lydia tells Cael and Jon about her recent dream - then she and Lydia continue to talk about their changing natures, while Cael visits France.
The Journey: III - The Empress July 22nd, 2022 No description
What Home Truly Means July 21st, 2022 America takes Jon to a world where an alternate version of themself had a hand in ruining reality. They talk about the nature of what it means to be a hero and how America manages to stay sane while leaving so many universes to their own devices.
On the Subject of Forever July 20th, 2022 Cael and Jon get Chinese take out - and talk out some more of Cael's issues with Rien, and clarify some of Cael's current understanding of just //what// Jon has become.
Explanations are Required July 18th, 2022 The Justice League Dark have conversations in the Velvet Room, about meeting and greeting, and current events.
Welcome Back... to the Velvet Room. July 18th, 2022 After Jessica discovers that her ring's indwelt sorcerer spirit is dormant in the Velvet Room, she speaks with Lydia and Jon about the start of a plan to deal with him.
Tea with an Angel July 17th, 2022 Chas finally meets Jon's daughter, Agnes, and they have a talk about his past and the JLD's current predicament.
Clearing Out The Cobwebs July 16th, 2022 In the aftermath of the events at the abandoned chip shop in Bournemouth, Jon and Chas and Cael talk. Jon explains his reasons for accepting the Watcher, and who Annabelle Cane is. And Cael's not crazy, but surely Rien hasn't changed... right?
The Last Archivist: Weaver July 16th, 2022 The Justice League Dark go to the address provided by Annabelle Cane and find a chip shop of horrors. Nothing's wrong with Rien--really!--but Jon takes control of the Watcher and there's spider goop. It's kinda gross.
Angry Mom Visit July 15th, 2022 Agatha O'Neil tracks down Cael and Jon in Bournemouth, to find out more about Terry's fate.
If You Weren't You Anymore... July 15th, 2022 Jon and Cael discuss trust, and love, and misunderstandings. And make terrible jokes.
Last Doctor's Visit July 13th, 2022 Cael rushes to meet Jon in the hospital, to find out what happened to his eyes. He proposes a dangerous solution to the problem of his conenction to the Old Ones, and they find out he shows up oddly to medical technology. At least the full moon was fun!
Sun King Ascendant: Supermoon Super Barque July 12th, 2022 Layla helps Marc go through a ritual that allows him to meet with Khonshu and Tawaret. With their help, he shows Steven and Jake their shared history and origins. Then they all prove to Khonshu their unique abilities that will help them serve him jointly going forward.
15 Fears: Eight Perspectives July 12th, 2022 Jon is visited by a nightmare and has a conversation with a pair of entities that want nothing more than his soul. Revelations of his connection to their existence are given and Jon makes a terrible sacrifice to break free. (CW: SELF-HARM.)
Aftermath: Lemon Drizzle Edition July 11th, 2022 Cael, Jon, and Agnes enjoy lemon drizzle on chocolate chip pancakes, with mint chip hot chocolate - and talk about just how horribly the visit to Agnes' birthplace had gone the evening before.
Completing a Triangle July 10th, 2022 Chas agrees to join the leadership of the JLD, completing the triad!
The Last Archivist: Burned Out July 10th, 2022 The Justice League Dark travel to investigate a house in Oxford where Jonathan Sims used to live, and where his daughter was born. They discover a terrifying crack in reality, and nearly lose themselves to it. Fortunately, they have an angel on hand to fix the problem--at least temporarily. (Big chunks of Jonathan Sims' poses in this scene are taken directly from The Magnus Archives)
Brits Only Eat Fish n' Chips, Right July 10th, 2022 Agnes, Cael, Jon (and Bear) get fish and chips, and take it to a park to sit and enjoy. It devolves into an arguement over Jon and Cael's various traumas, prompting Agnes to flee with Bear - but they work through it in the end.
In the Aftermath July 9th, 2022 The Justice League Dark is in a rough place. Rien's slowly disappearing, Robbie's upset, Gabby killed someone, Daniel never knows where he is. Jon tries to help, and has more luck with Gabby than Rien. Mercy accidentally brings pizza, and Cael brings Bear.
15 Fears: Charred Remains July 8th, 2022 Cael, Jon and Lydia investigate the ruins of Robbie and Rien's apartment with the pair alongside. They all find that it wasn't as empty as originally thought and what was existing there spells grave danger for the JLD as a whole.
Unconvential Entrance July 7th, 2022 Donna drops by Jon's apartment and uses the DOOR like a HEATHEN. And then they talk about identity and trust and what it's not to not exist.
Bedside Manner July 7th, 2022 Jon and Chas talk in the Garden of the Velvet Room. Ruminations of Chas' life, Jon's troubles, and how pain is important are the topics of the day.
Everybody Gets a Little Emo Sometimes July 6th, 2022 Jon and Cael stop by to check in on Lydia and find that This Is Not The Lydia You Are Looking For. There's a bit of an argument, Lydia reveals what she did to herself, and, with some work, they convince her to seek a way to repair the damage.
There's a Name and it's Escaping Me July 5th, 2022 Robbie comes to talk to Jon about Rien's mirror problem. He leaves a shard of said mirror--and the realization he might have friends!
Wonderland:The Crown That's Always Hidden July 3rd, 2022 The Titans come to rescue the Red King from the Woods of No Names. Some people have different ideas about that.
Wonder How You've Been July 3rd, 2022 Jon comes back from Wonderland and tells Cael he got eaten by the Jabberwock. They have a fight. They make up. They probably watch a Rifftrax.
Sun King Ascendant: False Dawn July 3rd, 2022 Viktor Johanssen, the Sun King, wakes up. He tries to apologize for his actions in the past few months, but Moon Knight's having none of it. And as usual, the Scarlet Scarab is the voice of reason.
Wonderland: Whiffling Through The Tulgey Wood July 3rd, 2022 Jon got et by the Jabberwock. But it's even weirder than that.
Wonderland: If I had a world of my own July 3rd, 2022 The Titans save wonderland, but manage to misplace a cat in the process.
Wonderland: Dreamers In The Woods July 3rd, 2022 Our intrepid heroes try to rescue the Red King. It is a full-filling experience.
Wonderland-Related Trauma July 3rd, 2022 Jon follows Madison to the roof to shake her out of her funk with geeky references and logic.
Cigarettes, Depression, and Mirrors... July 2nd, 2022 A productive, if worrisome, conversation is had between Jon and Rien. A friendship gets a little deeper.
JLD Training Session: Arqa Block July 1st, 2022 The JLD climb further floors of the Tartarus Training Program in the Velvet Room, culminating in a battle with mobile tables and a statue. And then somehow Elizabeth knows about Rien's problem with mirrors...
Introspection's a Bitch July 1st, 2022 Cael and Jon both admit what's bothering them in the wake of Jon's rescue, and the journey through the High Priestess's challenge. Also: Cael sings.
The Just And The Feckless July 1st, 2022 Jon comes to apologize to Terry, but the evening ends in macaroni and regret.
Moral Oversight June 27th, 2022 Gar comes by to tell Jon that Terry is /not/ okay after Jon told him to kill a couple of cartel members. BB suggests Ma'at touch grass, and invites Jon to come help with further adventures in Wonderland.
Pride After Party! June 26th, 2022 A party after NYC's Pride Parade! Things are a bit crazy, numbers are exchanged (and not exchanged), only Gabby is a clone. Probably.
Rye Whiskey I Cry June 24th, 2022 Members of the JLD talk after the events of the High Priestess' room shake them up. Tensions run high, but progress might be made.
The Journey: 2 - The High Priestess June 24th, 2022 The JLD manage to overcome the trial of The High Priestess. Self-reflection can often come with unexpected consequences; only time will tell what those consequences are for this group of mystics.
Time to Get a Cat June 23rd, 2022 Jon and Cael go to get a cat. They find a cat! And confirm that Jon is, in fact, a cat person.
Wonderland: And The Mome Raths Outrabe June 22nd, 2022 Two Dreamers, one Nightmare, and a very bad feeling about this.
There Is A Hole In Your Mind June 22nd, 2022 Cael tells Agnes that Elias is dead. Jon wakes up--and is very much not okay. The man who remembers everything has forgotten something--something important. But... what?
SKA: Tea and a Chat June 22nd, 2022 No description
Sun King Ascendant: Tropic of Cancer June 21st, 2022 The Heliopolitans travel to Egypt to rescue Jonathan Sims from the Sun King and his ally Elias Bouchard--now revealed as Jonah Magnus, an Archivist who should have died over a hundred years ago. Ma'at proclaims the Sun King the avatar of Ra, and Magnus turns on him before Cael rips his throat. Layla saves the Sun King, and they depart--and thus miss Jonah's revival as the avatar of Apophis.
Sun King Ascendant: Foggy Nights June 20th, 2022 Jonathan Sims attempts to fend of a psychic assault by his old mentor Elias Bouchard. He discovers the truth of the man he once called his teacher, and loses not only the struggle but control of his body as well. Ma'at, taking his place, agrees to name the Sun King as the true Avatar of Ra.
Sun King Ascendant: Waning Retrieval June 20th, 2022 Jon confronts the threat to his family and finds the Sun King once more. After a tense face off Jon ends up trapped in a magic containment circle and discovers that his old mentor Elias Bouchard is behind the entire plot.
Sun King Ascendant: Mars in Retrograde June 20th, 2022 Missed texts and missed calls lead the Heliopolitans to discover Jonathan Sims has gone missing. Spells and deductions and a fly-over from Scarlet Scarab indicate he's being held in Egypt by a deadly foe, and the group goes off to effect a rescue.
Poking the Jackal June 19th, 2022 Lydia brings Cael and Jon upstairs to test the limits of Cael's self control. After a bit of poking, she proved to be more in control than she thought she was.
The Fall of the Red House: The Velvet Glove June 19th, 2022 Cael's (less murder focused) associates travel to Arizona to ensure the Alhambras' threat never intrudes on their lives again. And end up commiting a couple of murders in the process (but Terry fixes it in the end.)
Canus Aureus Containment June 19th, 2022 Lydia and Jon come up with a spell to help Cael control the jackal spirit inside her, and Cael decides on a tattoo. Hopefully she'll get it healed someday when they get rid of the spirit.
What You Feel, When You're Talking to Your Meal June 18th, 2022 Agnes comes to visit Cael in her self-imposed isolation - to learn that no, Cael isn't mad at her, and doesn't plan on abandoning her at the first opportunity.
Relocation of the Newest Jackal June 14th, 2022 Marc and Jon get Cael out of her cage - and into a warded room. And Jon discovers an ominous mark on the back of Cael's shoulder...
The Song That Never Ends June 14th, 2022 Jon and Mike discuss death, dreams, and doggos.
Let Sleeping Jackals Lie June 14th, 2022 Cael wakens in her gilded (well - silvered) cage to a new reality. She doesn't take it well.
Sun King Ascendant: Strawberry Moon June 13th, 2022 The Heliopolitans patrol the streets on the night of the full moon, but the true threat has been right under their noses all along...
Snake Vampires and Werejackals and Frog Mummies. Oh my. June 13th, 2022 Jon and Lydia talk and come up with something of a plan to fix Cael's werewolf-ness. Werejackel-ness? Were-ness.
Strawberry Eve June 12th, 2022 Cael's restlessness only continues to grow - as the Strawberry Moon approaches.
Curry Noodles, No Steak June 11th, 2022 Jon tells Cael about the team going after the Alhambras, and she reacts... oddly. But there's dinner to be had at least.
Perfect Timing June 10th, 2022 After the exercise in the training room, Jon confronts Cael about her behavior, Rien backs him up, Robbie chills, Gabby is a voice of reason... and Johnny Blaze comes back! Just in time to piss off both Cael and Robbie. But somehow, nobody gets punched.
Nothing Lasts Forever June 10th, 2022 The unexpected sight of Marc's wife shows up at the Midnight Mission. Jon arrives and finds out that the 'ex' in front of her name is not as official as Marc led him to believe. Also she's an avatar of her own Egyptian diety these days. The pantheon's coming together!
JLD Training Session: Thebel Block June 10th, 2022 The JLD's attempt to climb the first block of the Tartarus Training Program is a rousing success! There's some concern about the behavior of one of the members though...
Magic 101 June 9th, 2022 After a good start with lots of questions and discussion, the first session of JLD magic classes devolves into quite literal chaos. For once, it's not Terry's fault; it's Ma'at's instead.
New Developments June 8th, 2022 Chas, Jon, and Cael train a bit in the Velvet Room and discover some strange complications with Cael's mental stability. Does this have something to do with the recent case she and Chas handled not long ago?
Pieces of Mind: Magic Interlude June 8th, 2022 Jon speaks to one of the mages from the theater, to find out what really happened with the odd ritual.
The Eye and the Mouth June 7th, 2022 Wade has Jon meet him at Sister Margaret's and the two talk Xavier's spirit mission, life, and a pro bono job that Wade happily takes for the sake of ~romance!~
Pieces of Mind: Equal Exchange June 6th, 2022 A ball of terrorized, damaged souls erupts into the astral!
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Cael Becker June 6th, 2022 Jon confront Cael about her recent anger issues - and then invites her to celebrate their 6th month anniverary - a full month early.
Keeping Warm June 5th, 2022 Friends meet in the Velvet Room once more. A little more is revealed about the mysterious spirit trapped in a doll, a very good boy is scolded, there is talk of a race, and Cael learns a little bit about astral projection.
The Journey: 1 - The Magician June 3rd, 2022 The door of The Magician opens and the members of the JLD work towards utilizing the power in tandem to overcome the obstacles blocking their path on The Journey.
Training Program, Part Two June 2nd, 2022 No description
The Unusual Usual Fare May 31st, 2022 Lydia and Jon track down Jake Lockely doing what Jake Lockely does. After a confrontation they manage to confuse him enough that Marc is able to slip back into control of his body.
Welcome to the Velvet Room May 31st, 2022 Cael, Jon, Gabby, Dex and Michael meet in the Velvet Room. There's a doll inhabited by the spirit of a little Japanese girl - who just wants to be warm and cozy - and talk of blood monster.
We Don't Talk About Terry May 30th, 2022 Cael and Jon talk about Terry's issues - and their own.
Calling All Planeteers May 30th, 2022 Terry is the first guest at Jon and Cael's new apartment, while they're still in the midst of packing. Cael tells Terry about her new project - and Terry tells Jon and Cael the news about Donna. Troia. Whatever.
Pieces of Mind: Astral Inventory May 30th, 2022 SHIELD and X-Mansion telepaths share knowledge of those lost in the astral.
Sun King Ascendant: Mixed Faces May 30th, 2022 Marc awakens from his coma only to not be Marc at all. It's Jake Lockely and he's not aware of the situation concerning his body. Jon and Cael see that the man is safe to head out and then give him leave to depart the mission due to his apprehension of being there.
SKA: Well Now What May 30th, 2022 Jon and Cael and Lydia talk to Marc's associate, Frenchie, about what the heck to do about Jake Lockley.
Weird Magical Traditions May 29th, 2022 Jon and Cael move into their new apartment, which includes bread and salt, boiling water and milk to overflowing, and discussion of wards. And then an emotional discussion to clear the air a bit.
Hocus Pocus and Alakazam! May 29th, 2022 No description
Pieces of Mind: SHIELD May 28th, 2022 SHIELD arrives to sort out a psychic event outside of a college dorm, to find many comatose, and some victims very confused about whose bodies they are in...
Time For A Drink May 28th, 2022 Jon and Cael head to the Velvet Room from their SHIELD work, and run into Chas returning from a talk with Phoebe. Cael and Chas drink together. And Cael laughs at Chas! Things are going to be okay, whatever life throws at them.
Counseling in Reverse Spells... May 27th, 2022 Jon and Chas discuss the aftermath of Phoebe's choices and Jon's personal demons, finding solace and comfort in each other's friendhsip.
Training Program, Velvet Room Style May 26th, 2022 Jon and Cael and Lydia check out the "Tartarus" training program in the Velvet Room, fight some Shadows, and then have a chat after. Cael leaves, but Rien comes along to discuss magic and humanity. And Lydia practices her bats.
The mechanic's apprentice May 25th, 2022 Cael comes to Robbie about a proposal.
How to Cook Eggs May 23rd, 2022 Cael and Agnes talk about the impending move, Jon joins them for breakfast, and Cael has an idea about how to remember Alis. Also: Cael's really bad at eggs.
So I Says To Her I Says May 23rd, 2022 Information was shared on a number of subjects!
Dogs with Dogs May 21st, 2022 Cael and Jon get dogs with dogs - and talk about Cael's anxieties over close relationships, before making plans to... probably get a bigger place together.
Freshly Baked Pizza Pies May 21st, 2022 Jon and Chas get pizza, and talk about the events of the last few days--and have a bit of a breakthrough in understanding how to figure out Chas' new situation.
Writing on the Walls May 21st, 2022 Phoebe avoids everything at Wayne Manor by going to the Velvet Room to try and figure out the name of the demon her cousin, Leksandra known as Asenath or The Lady in Red, was working with. She tips her plan to try and deal with the demon alone to avoid the mistakes she knows went down at Newscastle and how to escape punishment if she fails. Cael and Gabby are not having any of it, and call in Jon Sims to try and reason with her. It doesn't go well.
Games in the Dark I May 20th, 2022 A Ruin at a river bend

Hosts Evil on a lark Beginning to question who truly is Playing Games within the Dark

Rest well, our heros, tarry not And wonder who will speak First to question all the names Of the player that you seek

Reasonable People Talk May 19th, 2022 Jon and Cael discuss their fight on patrol like reasonable adults and come to a better understanding. In the end Cael needs some space.
Training Sessions: Stage 2 - Stress Test I May 19th, 2022 Chas and Jon decide to utilize Rien and Robbie for some training regimens for the new angel on the block. Needless the say, the dimensional mystic and the Ghost Rider proved very effective in showcasing some of Chas' latent flaws in his new form.
The Voice of the People May 18th, 2022 Jon and Cael fill in for Moon Knight on a patrol. Cael brings up the tape of Javier's death, they run into werewolves, and Ma'at asks Cael's advice. No really!
Painful Awakening May 16th, 2022 Cael and Jon talk after Moon Knight's brush with death. Jon chastizes Cael for being negligent about her own medical care - and then they make their girlfriend cry (by showing her the difference she makes in the world).
Sun King Ascendant: Total Eclipse of the Heart May 15th, 2022 The Heliopolitans--and a couple of allies--fight a pack of werewolves during the lunar eclipse. All goes well until someone in Egypt seals the power of Khonshu, leaving Moon Knight nearly dead from a wound. He survives, but for how long?
The Angel of Wisdom May 14th, 2022 Uriel visits Jon for their first training session. Jon asks Uriel how to heal properly with his magic, and Uriel reveals a secret.
The Journey: 0 - The Fool May 13th, 2022 Select memebers of the JLD pass through the first of the Tarot themed doors in the Velvet Room. They have conquered the first step of the Journey, that of The Fool and come to grips with who they are and where they are in life. The only way to go now, is forward.
How to Help May 12th, 2022 Cael gives Jon a statement about her trip to Duat, and they discuss their feelings and how to help each other--and then go for noodles. Nothing helps Cael like noodles.
Reconciliation and Recipes: Plan A May 12th, 2022 A number of the JLD meet in the Velvet Room. Topics of discussion include: dogs, eating habits, alcohol, and relationships. Most noteable, no one had a meltdown!
A Little Help From A Friend May 11th, 2022 Sara comes to talk to Jon about killing Javier Hernandez... and get Witchblade to stop screaming at her. It works! Witchblade is less angry these days. Jon, not so much.
Wonderland: Who Are You May 10th, 2022 In which our intrepid Titans tumble into the fungal forest and stumble into a slugfest in search of answers. And someone's stash.
What Makes Us Human May 10th, 2022 Jon and Chas discuss the nature of magic and what constitutes an actual cost (and whether that's even something that is real.) Chas asked Jon to help coordinate his training regimen and Jon gives the newly minted angel (of free will) a boatload of reading for homework. Figures...
Farewell is Not Forever May 9th, 2022 Martin tells Cael and Jon of his plans to travel to Nilaa in search of his father and perhaps expand his magical repertoir while there. Goodbye hugs are made and a family dinner for the final night is in the works.
Facing Fears May 9th, 2022 Jon and Cael have a talk after Martin reveals he's leaving. They discuss Cael moving in (not happening yet) and also maybe Cael getting exposure therapy (maybe happening!)
78 Bottles of Booze on the Wall! May 8th, 2022 Cael tries to figure out what's in the bottles behind the Velvet Room bar by drinking a shot from each bottle. Rien and Robbie find out about her death. Jon drinks a nasty shade of green.
Shrink Time! May 8th, 2022 Gabby and Jon have a sit down chat about relationships, the future, and new teams.
Gotham Spring Gala May 7th, 2022 A Gala in Gotham where... no one gets hurt and everything resolves rather peacefully?

Are we sure this is Gotham?

Vacation Therapy 3: Revenge of the Not-Therapist-Anymore May 6th, 2022 While on vacation in Austria, Jon and Cael have a long talk about their feelings, and clear the air a bit.
Tea Time at Emi's May 4th, 2022 A most excellent tea was shared, with a surprise appearance by Bart!
Back In The Loop May 3rd, 2022 Members of the JLD go to check over the Laughing Magician and an old member of the Night Brigade stumbles on the place.
The Call Takes All May 2nd, 2022 Cael and Jon pay a visit to Moon Knight to see if he is able to jar her memories of her time in Duat. Upon the revelation of her time and the warning Cael received, Mr. Steven Grant makes an appearance to assist in puzzling out the nature of the warning.
Welcome Back May 1st, 2022 Cael wakes after her brush with death.
Healthy Communication May 1st, 2022 Jon returns from hunting down Javier Hernandez - and Cael and Jon reconcile, while trying to figure out what to next.
Justice is Due May 1st, 2022 Jon enlists the help of Moon Knight in tracking down the man who shot Cael. Upon finding him and taking his statement, Jon metes out his own goddess justice upon the man in retribution.
Rolling With the Punches April 30th, 2022 Cael and Jon meet up for an evening of watching a roller derby - a moment of peace and tranquility and full contact sports violence.
Path of Glory: Farewell Until We Meet Once More April 30th, 2022 Jon gives a final goodbye to Gaea, finishing his tenure as her Champion. Exchanges of gifts and promises are made. And The Archivist finally gets a mentor.
Shait's Divergence April 30th, 2022 Cael's past catches up with her when a member of the Alhambras tracks her down near her apartment. She gets shot, and dies long enough to visit Duat... but Sara gets there in time for Witchblade to save her.
Origin Story April 29th, 2022 The Archivist drops by Titans Tower and brings donuts. Irie blurts out the truth, but nobody seems to want to listen. Also, there are hugs. So many hugs.
One Plus One Equals Sailor Moon April 29th, 2022 The Moon Knight and the Archivist spar and discuss their lives and the changes that have come with being what they are: avatars to gods.
The JLD Wants YOU! ...To Be In Charge April 28th, 2022 Jon invites Sara and Rien to step up and join him as leaders of the Justice League Dark. With their new Trinity in place, the three discuss changes and plans for the future.
Path of Glory: Return to Sender April 28th, 2022 Cael and Jon travel to the Isle of Skye to return the Amulet of Scathach to its proper resting place and bid their farewell to the Archangel Raphael.
Liquor and Legends April 28th, 2022 Lydia and Jon catch up on some things now that things have quieted down in the aftermath of the Angels. Special guest star appearance by Cael.
Jon tracks Robbie down for a chat April 27th, 2022 Jon goes to offer Robbie proper membership in the JLD. A lot goes unsaid, but there's agreement in the end.
New Threads April 26th, 2022 Jon stops by the Midnight Mission early morning and delivers coffee to Mr. Knight (Marc). They talk about a possible dangerous foe and what death truly means to both of them.
Walking on Clouds April 26th, 2022 Jon and Phoebe have a chat in the gardens of the Velvet Room, discussing the future and a bit of the past.
14 Billion Years Later... April 25th, 2022 Everything is better with croissants and chocolate, even 14 billion years worth of memories!
The Makeup of a Hero April 25th, 2022 America drops in on Jonathan Sims and they have a chat about what makes a hero and what to do during downtimes for those with the title.
The Manxome Foe: First Steps April 25th, 2022 = Terry decides it's time to go home. With a group of Titans plus Maddie and Jon, he asks Troia to open the gateway to Wonderland -- where something is very, very wrong.
Spirit Call April 24th, 2022 Terry comes by with very inconvenient news before Jon sets off on his vacation: Somebody's pushed the history erase button on Donna!
Noodles Soothe the Soul April 24th, 2022 Cael and Jon talk about their trauma, their needs, their upcoming vacation - and the fate of one Donna Troy. Noodles are eaten.
What's A Little Punch Between Friends April 24th, 2022 Cael punches Chas, and Jon energy-punches a wall. None of it helps much.
Ruins Aren't Always Ancient April 22nd, 2022 Chas and Jon talk about the future of his life and their moving forward over a final drink in the ruins of the Laughing Magician.
Hangovers For All... Nope, Just Cael. April 20th, 2022 The morning after the celebration in the Velvet room Cael is hung over, Jon is not. Sara joins them with all the hangover treatments and for some conversation.
PoG: And She's Buying A Stairway to Heaven... April 18th, 2022 The JLD has a party in the Velvet Room to celebrate the end of the war with Heaven. It's mostly a success, the piano learns some new songs, and there's Asgardian mead! Which means people get really, really drunk.
Picking Up the Broken Pieces April 15th, 2022 Jon and Cael talk about their differing perspectives regarding the end of their angel problems - and then doze off to a particularly boring space documentary.
Letting Go is Hard to Do April 15th, 2022 Lydia invites friends and families to a ceremonial burning of the past, where she lets go of the things she misses about being human. Others participate and together they move forward.
Path of Glory: All is One, and One is All April 15th, 2022 The Archangel Michael is finaly defeated and dies. Chas is rescued from the Gate of Heaven and the JLD (and allies) manage to put the fate of the universe in the hands of those who live within it.
The Quiet Between Storms April 12th, 2022 Cael and Jon discuss recent events, and their plans for the future.
No Rest For The Wicked April 11th, 2022 Cael tries to avoid sleep. Jon tries to convince her to sleep. Cael wins.
Path of Glory: (EPIC GUITAR SOLO IN A Minor) April 10th, 2022 Members of the Justice League Dark manage to acquire a new base of operations as well as the final piece of the Stairway to Heaven. Now all that's left is to clean it up and make it safe for the rest of the team and to take the fight to Michael and rescue Chas from his fate on the Gate of the Silver City.
Roller Coasters Are Required April 6th, 2022 Cael celebrates her birthday for the first time in a long time. With family. Jon clarifies their gender preferences, and Agnes rides her first roller coaster.
The Importance of Communication April 5th, 2022 Jon confronts Cael about her missing Amulet.
About Those Thule-Assholes April 2nd, 2022 Jon freaks out about a minor injury. Cael tells a story about Thule-Assholes. Oh, and she owns a lightsaber now.
Secret of the Sisters: Resolutions April 1st, 2022 The Outsiders and friends regroup after the attack on Alchemax. Wounds are healed, plans are made, Deadpool is itchy.
Path of Glory: Spring Clean for the May Queen April 1st, 2022 The work of the JLD to seed doubt into the mind of the Archangel Michael works and he departs the astral to prepare of one final confrontation.
Small Steps March 31st, 2022 Jon asks Lucy for help with protecting against mental intrusion, and gets a crash course on the Daemonites.
As It Turns Out: Not Full of Shit. March 28th, 2022 As the title says: it turns out that Jon isn't full of shit about Cael joining the Justice League Dark! Still not answered: will there be champagne?
Path of Glory: Change the Road You're On March 28th, 2022 The JL Dark set a trap for the Archangel Michael in the form of a perfect wedding. Hopefully, giving him a taste of what it means to be a normal figure in a joyous celebration will show him that even humans can have perfection without the overbearing power of an omnipresent God in their midst and he can leave them to it.
Shared Nightmares March 25th, 2022 Jon breaks Cael out of one of her nightmares - and encourages her to engage in some lucid dreaming instead. But he doesn't seem to appreciate having training wheels on his motorcycle.
Path of Glory: Lead Us To Reason March 22nd, 2022 Michael's attempt to manipulate Jon through his dreams is foiled by the assistance of Cael. They end up teleporting to the Astral location of the Archive and, faced with Jon at the height of his power... Michael retreats.
Path of Glory: Closing the Circle March 21st, 2022 Donna initiates project 'Smooth Things Out Between Caitlin And Jon Sims'. Her secret weapons: shutting up occasionally, and Korean food.
Path of Glory: Forests Echo With Laughter March 20th, 2022 Some of the JL Dark again travel to the Astral in search of the piece of the Stairway, where they find that Michael has taken pointers from one of the classic horror tales of the 1970s. After losing patience with his illusions Jon dispels the illusions and they take the fight to the Archangel directly.
Path of Glory: Voices of Those Who Stand Looking March 19th, 2022 Jon and Cael pay a call to the archangels to see if they can fix the problem of Michael invading Jon's dreams. The solution is there, but the means of it comes from the ever pragmatic voice of Cael.
Secret of the Sisters: Return to Alchemax March 19th, 2022 The Outsiders and Deadpool move to infiltrate Alchemax only to find Gabby's missing sister already broke in. In the ensuing chaos, a new, unexpected threat is released. The dead puppeted but aware of what went on? What horrors is up with this Project Ryker they discovered?
Dracul Rising: End of the Line March 16th, 2022 A cadre of the Heliopolitans take the assault on Ravencroft Institute, the lair of Raul Bushman and then Uraean Brood. Through determination and perseverance and extraordinary skill, they manage to destroy Bushman and the progenitors of the vampiric line, ending their threat for good.
At the gates of N.O.W.H.E.R.E. March 16th, 2022 The Outsiders and their allies assault Colony Zero, defeating and capturing the bulk of the remaning N.O.W.H.E.R.E. agents. NPCs: Templar, Match, Bright Eyes, Hammersmith, Psykill, Windshear. All captured.
Sweet Dreams Are Made Of These March 15th, 2022 Jon wakes from a very bad dream and Cael tries to comfort him, but it's hard when an archangel is haunting your dreams...
Surprise Visists are the Best( March 13th, 2022 No description
Paranoia and Insecurity March 13th, 2022 After Khopesh practice, Cael and Jon try to reassure one another about their various fears and insecurities - with some level of success.
Path of Glory: Rings of Smoke Through the Trees March 11th, 2022 The Justice League Dark finds another of Michael's astral tests and (after fighting a literal dragon) manage to find and secure another board for the Stairway to Heaven.
Path of Glory: Our Thoughts Are Misgiven March 11th, 2022 Jon and Cael visit the new ash tree in Central Park, to try to get some clarity after their second trip to the Astral Plane. Jon admits that he's starting to have trouble with Michael invading his dreams.
The Secret of the Sisters: Dead to Rights March 7th, 2022 Phoebe, Tim and Jonathan Sims confront Gabby about the irregular vital readings they received during her meeting with the others she tagged in to help find her missing clone sister. The severity of Gabby's deteriorating condition is discovered and she's grounded for her own good.
Lydia's Birthday Party! March 6th, 2022 Lydia has a delightful little birthday party. Gives were given, and Lydia was proposed to by Mystique! It's official now!
Lost in the Triskelion March 6th, 2022 Dinner and conversation.
Sunrise Party March 5th, 2022 Jon's return party is a resounding success with drinks, food, and best of all karaoke (including one highly unexpected opener.)
Back From The Dead March 3rd, 2022 Jon and Cael return to Martin and find out what Martin's been up to while they've been gone. It involves illithids.
Path of Glory: All That Glitters is Gold March 3rd, 2022 The investigation team travels to the Astral and finds a Labyrinth surrounding the Great Tree in Central Park. Before the tree is a Stairway leading to Heaven which the party manages to bolster one step closer to completion.
Love Barque Soon Will Be Making Another Run March 2nd, 2022 Jon and Cael spend the last hour on Ra's barque talking about the past and the future, and decide they can face anything together.
Path of Glory: The Twelve Hours of Night (Part II) February 28th, 2022 Jon makes his way through the rebirth process of the Duat with the assistance of Caitlin, Lady Death, and Cael.
The Last Archivist: Absent Without Leave February 28th, 2022 No description
Path of Glory: To Its Setting February 26th, 2022 The Gate of Blood is conquered with the timely re-emergence of Lady Death. The Travellers reunite with Jon in the Hall of Judgement and, after awakening him to his former life, move to take on the Devourer of Souls, Ammit in hopes that they can right what is wrong with the cyclic nature of life and death.
Path of Glory: The Twelve Hours of Night February 24th, 2022 Jonathan Sims travels the first half of Du'at, the Egyptian Underworld and passes the trials of the Path of Kings before reaching the Hall of Judgement and surviving the Weighing of the Heart by the hands of Osiris, Anubis, and Ma'at.
The Troll Market: February February 24th, 2022 Things are searched for. Things are lost. Then things are gained. Two people go home with wares, but at what cost?
When All Seems Lost February 20th, 2022 Agnes, Martin, and Cael mourn the loss of Jon with funeral rites often given the Egyptian royalty and Cael moves one inch closer to accepting her place in their strange, but loving family.
Path of Glory: Dust to Dust February 19th, 2022 Jon finds himself transported to an audience with the Presence where he makes a case for the most unlikley of interventions and makes his preparations to travel the Way of Kings in Duat.
Path of Glory: Deliver Us From Evil February 19th, 2022 The final Wellspring, the Wellspring of Death, is protected from the forces of Heaven. But considering the cost, the lives of Lady Death and Jonathan Sims was it truly worth it?
Path of Glory: Eat, Drink, and be Merry February 18th, 2022 A celebration of life, before a probably death. Jon makes curry mee, Martin does the cutting, Cael tries not to freak out. Plans for after Jon's death are discussed. Karaoke should be a welcome distraction from worries about dying.
Path of Glory: Stand Fast in the Faith February 18th, 2022 Jon speaks with the Archangel Uriel once more to get some answers before his likely demise.
Et in Arcadia, Ego February 17th, 2022 Jon visits Donna to share what happened to him after giving himself up to Michael, and to ask about Caitlin. But mainly to get a cup of chai, because it's hard to make properly with a missing arm.
An Off Day February 17th, 2022 Cael returns to find Jon moping after an accident with a mug. She offers comfort and support, and pulls him out of the funk by suggesting they watch an old movie.
PoG: Planning and Coffee February 16th, 2022 No description
Ay, Mariposa February 15th, 2022 Cael and Jon visit a park, where Jon gives Cael a gift that symbolizes their trials, in the hopes that it'll comfort and strengthen her.
How to Be An American February 14th, 2022 Cael teaches Jon's daughter how to fire a gun, cusses in front of her, and promises to show her how to ride a motorcycle as well. Because little girls need role models.
Happy Birthday Phoebe! February 14th, 2022 Tim Drake springs a 'Surprise' Birthday Party on Phoebe, with members of Justice League Dark and The Outsiders in attendence. Everything goes off without a hitch due to Outsiders, Batfam, JLD and new friend Arrowfam Emiko making sure assassins didn't infiltrate the Gotham Pinball Museum & Arcade. Everyone eats tons of Japanese Food, Onion Maiden food and So Much Cake and Cupcakes.

For just one night, Phoebe is able to focus on her friends and the ties that bind them together.

Special Appearance from Chas Chandler, whose gift is going to make Phoebe cry for like, three hours at least.

What it Means to Die February 13th, 2022 Jon and Cael come to Mr. Knight to talk about what it means to die as an Egyptian and the nature of avatars.
No More Sweets for Sara February 12th, 2022 Jon visits Sara in the Triskelion medical ward, and then Cael and Johnny come along too. There are too many sweets and not enough meat or veggies for Sara. There are also difficult topics to discuss.
Visit From a Vampire February 9th, 2022 Lydia comes to visit Jon after his ordeal. They talk about love and death and what's to come.
Path of Glory: Safe and Sound February 8th, 2022 Jon and Cael have a long talk, about what's ahead, what's behind, and what they're feeling. There is no clotted cream, because Cael doesn't know what good food is.
Path of Glory: Shattered Gates February 8th, 2022 Jon returns from his time under Michael's captivity changed both internally and externally. Cael, Martin, and Lydia are there to see that he can get the help he needs after his ordeal.
Path of Glory: I Will Fear No Evil February 7th, 2022 Jon spends 40 days walking the desert and encounters a pair of Egyptian gods for his trouble. For every great harrowing experience, great self-reflection is earned.
Path of Glory: Of the Shadow of Death February 6th, 2022 Michael's retribution on Jon continues with mental and psychological anguish in the form of the statment of the Archangel and a taste of the world that he will give the universe if he suceeds.
Path of Glory: Though I Walk Through the Valley February 5th, 2022 The first of Jon's torments is physical in nature. Forty lashes and a revelation about Jon's true nature is revealed. (Warning: Scene is Rated R. Contains disturbing content. Reading discretion advised.)
Path of Glory: Therefore Submit February 5th, 2022 Jon and Cael go to Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Jon turns himself over to Michael for the retribution of his damaged wing in exchange for the angels leaving Manhattan physically and letting the city return to normalcy.
Path of Glory: His Name Shall Endure February 5th, 2022 Another decisive victory is had by the Resistance at the Wellspring of Earth (the Ginko at Isham Park.) But while Michael is sealed away by Lydia & Co. at Central Park, Metatron takes control of the forces of Heaven, threatneing to lay waste to everything as he is not part of the game agreed upon by Michael, Gaea, and the Unknown third player.
Who the Fuck is Moaning Myrtle February 4th, 2022 Jon, Cael, and Wade gather to learn of Sara's condition after she's grievously wounded in battle. Cael doesn't handle the stress well.
Statement of Jonathan Sims February 4th, 2022 Jon and Cael sit on the rooftop of Grand Central Station, and have a long talk. Jon tells Cael much of his life story--including the events that led to their current situation--and they discuss bravery and monstrosity. Cael doesn't even call Jon the worst for once!
Path of Glory: Witness Against the Witch(blade) February 3rd, 2022 The confrontation at the Wellspring of Air at the Non-Violence Statue in front of UN headquarters ends in another victory for the Resistance. But one of the heavy hitters for the Resistance, Sara Pezinni, comes out of the battle in dire straits after suffering the wrath of Barachiel.
Path of Glory: Need to Persevere February 3rd, 2022 Jon and Wade converse while Sara goes in for surgery to handle the damages she sustained after the mission at UN Headquarters.
On New Wings - Learning to Fly February 3rd, 2022 No description
Reasons to Live February 1st, 2022 After the meeting in Grand Central Station, Jon and Cael have a long talk. Jon lets out some of his bitterness and frustration, and then declares that he wants to live--and tells Cael how to be sure he comes back from death.
Path of Glory: The Heart Plans The Way February 1st, 2022 The Manhattan resistance meets to discuss plans for little things like saving the universe and going into the underworld. There's pizza and coffee, arguments and hugs, and an obligatory dramatic exntrance and stealthy exit by Red Robin.
Talking Serious Shit February 1st, 2022 Turns out trauma isn't good for healthy relationships.
Digging Up The Past: La Canela, II January 31st, 2022 No description
Path of Glory: A Light to My Path January 31st, 2022 Jon calls upon Uriel to get more information and to confirm his own theories on the state of the mission at hand. As a parting gift, he tests just how strong one of the Archangel's explosions are... and finds his ability to contain them, is stronger.
Path of Glory: Lamentation January 30th, 2022 The resistance to the angelic invasion take stock after the angels attack Grand Central Station. Every death added to the toll is one more too many.
Path of Glory: He Will Judge January 29th, 2022 The Resistance scores a rather decisive victory at the Wellspring of Fire inside the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. But even decisive victories come with a cost in this war.
Path of Glory: High Time to Awake January 29th, 2022 After the battle at St. John the Divine, Cael wakes and talks to Jon, who reveals some of his struggles and burdens. Also, Amit never brings the damn whiskey.
Looming Shadows January 29th, 2022 Jon rushes to the Triskelion to console Cael after her unsuccessful confrontation with Michael - and Cael ends up soothing some of Jon's fears as well.
Path of Glory: For Our Struggle January 28th, 2022 Michael attacks Grand Central Station with a large company of other Archangels. The battle is rough, but the Resistance survives and pushes the angelic forces away once more.
Path of Glory: A Horned Snake In The Path January 28th, 2022 Two members of the Manhattan Resistance drop in on Titans Tower to discuss Caitlin Fairchild. Whatever plans Red Robin has for dealing with her, he keeps to himself.
Awkward Pathos Sandwich January 27th, 2022 Jon and Cael discuss such topics as (literally) sleeping together, Jon's upcoming ordeal, and Jon's daughter. Tears and awkwardness occur in turns.
Field Report January 27th, 2022 Peggy brings Jon a care package and discusses getting back out in the field. It's dangerous to use her status against the angels... but they need every advantage they can get.
PoG: The Mind of a Warrior January 27th, 2022 Donna comes to tell Jon what she learned in speaking to Michael, and they discuss the archangel's motivations, Jon's psychological profile of him, and the power of a name.
Motes of Light January 25th, 2022 Jon, Tim, and Lydia discuss the security of Grand Central Station, plans around Jon's death, and whether or not Lydia proposed to Mystique. (Signs point to yes.)
Path of Glory: The Cave of Machpelah January 24th, 2022 Cael and Jon travel to the West Bank with the help of Raphael to acquire an artifact that will help Cael stand on her feet against Michael and his Hosts.
Part of the Family January 24th, 2022 Martin and Agnes have their first night in together as a family and Martin introduces her to the most essential British television series ever created: Doctor Who.
The Last Archivist: Chosen January 23rd, 2022 Jon, Martin, Cael, and Charlie rescue Agnes from a mirror-world by facing their fears. They do /not/ burn down the house, much to Agnes' displeasure.
The Last Archivist: Homecoming January 23rd, 2022 Jon, Martin, and Cael bring Agnes to the Triskelion, and explain some of the current situation. In the end, there are s'mores.
Path of Glory: Gearing Up January 23rd, 2022 Jon finds Sarah Rainmaker debating how to be less of a liability on the field, and offers her the use of the spear made from Michael's blood for the duration of the conflict. A discussion of the scope of the battle is also had.
Path of Glory: He Shall Have Dominion January 22nd, 2022 The Reistance scores yet another decisive victory over the angelic hosts. The Champions face off and find themselves rather equally matched. In the end, the divisive strike from Lady Death turns the tide and the Hell Lord pays with her body once more even as she throttles the advantage of Michael's demise.
Path of Glory: What We Hope For January 21st, 2022 The Resistance forces strike a decisive victory at Thomas Jefferson Park and the Tree of Hope. Preparations for Michael's almost assured counterstrike can now being in earnest for the casting of the seal over this, the Second of the Gaea's Wellsprings.
Path of Glory: Down Among The Dead Men January 21st, 2022 Jonathan Sims and Red Robin pay a visit to Castle Winterhaven. Reports of Lady Death's demise prove to be greatly exaggerated. Things end on something resembling an amicable note.
Path of Glory: Missing Persons Report January 20th, 2022 Clarice comes to Grand Central asking after Rahne Sinclair, and discovers that she disappeared during the battle at Inwood. She decides to go try to figure out where her girlfriend's gone, and Jon wishes her luck.
So, About that Shithead... January 20th, 2022 Cael tells Jon and Sara about Raphael's offer - and Jon and Cael grow concerned about Sara's mental state.
Good Morning Sara January 20th, 2022 Sara wakes up in the Triskelion med-bay to her friends and family. She seems in perfect health, but only time will tell.
(RATED R) Sometimes remembering is /not/ the way January 20th, 2022 Sara tells Jon what happened in that missing week of her life almost a year ago... not enough alcohol in the world.
That's the Deal January 19th, 2022 Cael comes to find Jon after a difficult conversation, and they talk about his impending fate... and what Cael can do to help. She finally decides she wants to get back in the fight, and Jon promises to help.
We're All Fine Here Now: Redux January 19th, 2022 Jon and Martin get a puppy! And they try to confront Cael on her feelings in the wake of Sara's hospitalization. It simply results in all three of them retreating from one another however.
Hot Time in the Old Town Tonight January 19th, 2022 Phoebe, Lydia, Jon and Cael meet up in the dining concourse of GCS and discuss plans, magic, and dubious ideas. Also it's not as hot as it seems, it's January after all.
The Way Out of Duat January 18th, 2022 Jon and Phoebe discuss plans for dealing with Jon's impending death. Which involves a lot of spitballing and nobody actually getting upset over the whole 'going to the Underworld' thing. Not openly, anyway.
Battery Park AAR January 18th, 2022 Jon reports in to Peggy about the current situation on the ground in Manhattan, and gets a stash of tea so he doesn't have to drink Lipton anymore. Eugh.
I'm Done With Caves January 18th, 2022 Everything's perfectly all right now. We're fine. We're all fine here, now, thank you. How are you?
Watching the Instant Reply January 16th, 2022 Cael and Jon adjurn to Cael's quarters to watch the video of the Battle at Battery Park - and to sing Phantom of the Opera?
What Do You Do With A Drunken Vampire January 15th, 2022 After the battle for Battery Park, Jon and Lydia return to Grand Central Station, where Cael and Martin help them both deal with their reactions to the fight. Lydia's magic is back, and Jon's /glowing/ now. It's all a little weird.
Angels and Archivists and Cheshires- January 15th, 2022 It is now time for The Archivist to tell his tale in an exclusive interview with the Daily Planet. Terry O'Neil, reporting.
Path of Glory: All Nations Shall Serve January 15th, 2022 The full force of the angelic army arrives in Manhattan and the battle beings in earnest. The defense force of mortality manages to fight the forces of Michael back enough to win a decisive victory in the war.
Path of Glory: Zadkiel's Message January 14th, 2022 Blaze goes to report to Sims about his meeting with Zadkiel. They end up having a bit of a plan.
No Quarter for the Quartermaster January 14th, 2022 Jon checks in on Cael - to see how she's settling into her new position, and how she's handling the interview with Terry.
The Last Archivist: We All Ignore The Pit January 14th, 2022 Martin and Cael head to Bucoda, Washington to look for part of the Archive, and find a pit the locals won't acknowledge.
Path of Glory: Charging the Battery January 13th, 2022 The defenders of Manhattan get a much-needed win, when they stop the angels from laying claim to one of the six sites that Michael needs to enact his grand plan: Bosque Fountain in Battery Park. Teamwork and smart thinking wins the day, despite a Seraphim's attempt to sacrifice itself to claim the wellspring. There are injuries, and much fatigue, but now there will be time to prepare for the arrival of the bulk of Michael's forces.
Path of Glory: But In Deed And Truth January 13th, 2022 Jon and Tim return to Gotham after a hellish week in angel-infested New York. They run into Lonnie volunteering at one of the refugee camps.
Vampire in absentia January 12th, 2022 No description
A Bat in Grand Central Station January 12th, 2022 Batman shows up at Grand Central Station to give Jon some intel on the angels' headquarters. He uses the door!
Turquoise Hair January 11th, 2022 Martin meets the Lady Turquoise. She's kinda intense. In the end he chooses Earth. Next stop Castle Amethyst.
JLD War Council II January 10th, 2022 The JLD (and a few Titans) have another meeting, this time at Shadowcrest, in which Michael's plan is finally revealed and plans to defend against and defeat his army are discussed.
Self Care: Noodles and Parks Edition January 10th, 2022 Noodles, nature, time with loved ones - and conversations about death, and tattoos, and trauma.
Old Dog, New Tricks January 10th, 2022 Sims and Johnny talk after the confrontation with Caitlin. It goes... more smoothly than one might have expected.
Path of Glory: Champion versus Rider January 10th, 2022 The titanic clash between Caitlin Fairchild and the Ghost Rider is cut short by the sudden arrival of Jon Sims and Donna Troy.
Path of Glory: Her Marvellous Works January 10th, 2022 Jon goes for a walk and ends up being gifted a vision from Gaea herself. The Champion of Mother Earth gets some soreley needed resolve in his tireless endeavor.
For Gaia's Sake! January 10th, 2022 Jon comes to the tower to discuss cookies, morality and the pressures of leadership, and the whole thing is interrupted by news that Caitlin is fighting a demon.
Onsen and Ofuro: The Night Parade January 9th, 2022 The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen survive the Night Parade, acquire some food, and manage not to fade away entirely.
Right On Track January 9th, 2022 Members of the Justice League Dark gather in an impromptu shawarma dinner to receive some interesting information about Saint Michael.
Long Distance Goodnight January 9th, 2022 In which Jon says the nicest thing anyone's said to Cael in her life.
Bringing the Blue January 8th, 2022 Singularity goes to join in the Manhattan Resistance to the Angels.
Confidence in the Field January 8th, 2022 Peggy comes to give Jonathan some big news and words of encouragement. Oh, and promotion cookies.
The Watch Proceeds January 7th, 2022 Michael Erickson meets and greets with a /bunch/ of people in Grand Central, as various volunteers show up to help fight the angels.
Onsen and Ofuro: The Exhibit January 7th, 2022 The League responds to a bizarre missing person's case at the British Museum, which leads them to ...take a bath? Straight into another world!
Path of Glory: Expiry Date January 7th, 2022 With Archangel Raphael's two week grace period expired, Cael's trauma breaks through the dam, overwhelming her. Jon does his best to get her back on her feet - with coffee, a little whiskey, a breakfast burrito, and song - while they talk through the changes in their relationship.
Path of Glory: The Duties of Command January 6th, 2022 Cael tracks down Jon - and forces him out of his self-imposed isolation, as the pair offers each other support for their differing trials.
Path of Glory: All Kings Shall Fall January 6th, 2022 The Battle with the Vanguard of the Hosts and Michael's champion almost ends in victory but a rebolstering of the enemy at the final moments pushes the defense force to retreat.
Path of Glory: All You Who Are Weary And Burdened January 6th, 2022 The forces of mortalkind retreat to the Grand Central bunker. The Witchblade gets calmed down, people are healed, and disagreements are had. Hopefully, they can rally together and strike back against the armies of the Host.
To Speak No Word That Is Not True January 5th, 2022 Jon tells Lydia what he's discovered about the "game" they're playing, and Lydia begins to realize Gabriel may have lied to her. They discuss death, and Lydia's vampirism.
A (nearly) Midwinter's Night Dram January 5th, 2022 Cael visits Jon with a bottle of expensive whiskey on the Eve of the Apocalypse. Things go sideways from there.
Path of Glory: Spy Upon The Righteous January 5th, 2022 Jon calls on the Archangel Uriel for information on the coming invasion. Information is given in exchange for hospitality and a meal and the final stages of prep can be made.
N.O.W.H.E.R.E. To Run January 5th, 2022 The Outsiders and their allies return to the Roost to retrieve Red Robin's stash of kryptonite ahead of the final confrontation with N.O.W.H.E.R.E. to rescue their friends and teammates. The N.O.W.H.E.R.E. agents left lying in wait for their return were not prepared. NOTE: This scene is forward-dated to some point in the future to avoid scene-lock. Date of Scene will be updated at the conclusion of the arc!
A Chance Encounter outside St. Patrick's January 5th, 2022 Patience Alperen, the Magdalena, runs into a few members of the Justice League Dark outside St. Patrick's Cathedral. Where that meeting will take them all has yet to be seen...
For Tomorrow We Die January 5th, 2022 Jon admits to Martin that Cael kissed him... and Martin isn't remotely surprised! Jon is obviously the last to understand his own emotions.
All That Glisters January 5th, 2022 Sarah discusses the etiquette of parley, Kian C3P0s about impersonating deities, Donna discusses Project Gozer, Raven lives on coffee and sarcasm, and Jon is not looking forwards to the morning.
Path of Glory: The Great Mother's Garden January 4th, 2022 A group of the JLD goes to The Garden to speak with Gaea about the impending invasion to find clarity on the path they must take to succeed.
Picking up the pieces after N.O.W.H.E.R.E. January 4th, 2022 In the aftermath of the attack on the Roost by N.O.W.H.E.R.E., the remaining team has to reckon with the absence of Red Robin, Superboy, Balm, and X-23 while also protecting the Outsiders from potential discovery. Thankfully, with a little bit of adult supervision (and medical aid) by the Archivist and a surprise special appearance by Karen Starr, Honey Badger secures the Roost with the help of Impulse and Miss Martian. Injured and unconscious Bluebird and Pixie are both evacuated. NOTE: This scene is forward-dated to some point in the future to avoid scene-lock. Date of Scene will be updated at the conclusion of the arc! (This scene is still technically pending a future timing!)
A Question of Blood January 4th, 2022 Delivered unto Atrun-Rai, Michael's blood is to be used to severely damage the divine protection the angelic forces enjoy. The playing field is to be greatly leveled....
Path of Glory: A Call to Arms January 4th, 2022 Cael and Jon visit the Avenger's Mansion to give Cap the inside scoop. Information is shared, grim determination is formed - and then Cael ruins the whole vibe with an autograph request.
Enochian Consultation January 3rd, 2022 Jon comes to check on Asariel and give her the recording the Titans made of the Enochian from the asteroid... and asks for another translation. Of Alice in Wonderland. Donna's idea is going to get a trial.
Path of Glory: Friendship is Magic January 3rd, 2022 Jon and Cael visit the Titans - to swap angel intel, make sure everyone is on the same page, and make plans to shower Caitlin with the power of friendship. Also: Terry jaunts off on a small act of vandalism.
Dracul Rising: Blood of the Snake January 2nd, 2022 The Heliopolitans rescue the Archivist from the Irappu. Two vampires are killed, one gets away, and Jubilee is hurt!
Reports From The Field January 2nd, 2022 No description
Lightening the Heart January 1st, 2022 Martin picks up Jon after he gets kidnapped by vampires, and some long-withheld truths finally come to light
Dracul Rising: Bloody Feathers January 1st, 2022 Jon is brought to the Irrapu lair and drained to the point of unconciousness. In the haze between life and death, he is given a vision by those he serves. (Warning: Scene is Rated R. Contains disturbing content. Reading discretion advised.)
Dracul Rising: Blood in the Water December 31st, 2021 Jonathan Sims is attacked at the Midnight Mission by a group of vampires. He fights back but is ultimately defeated and is taken prisoner for some plan, but is this at all related to the attack by Raul Bushman recently, or is this fight a piece of a larger puzzle?
History Consultation December 30th, 2021 Jon asks Atrun-Rai to meet him at the Oblivion Bar to go over a few details of Atlantean history--specifically pertaining to Michael.
The Last Archivist: Acquisitions List December 30th, 2021 Jon and his friends go to London to try to rescue Agnes and get a list of pieces of the Archive. They find the latter, but cannot rescue the former. Martin gets a memory he'd lost, and Charlie saves the day--now she's thinking with portals!
The Last Archivist: Boiling Point December 30th, 2021 Jon, Martin, and Cael go back to the Triskelion after the events of The Last Archivist: Acquisitions List, and deal with the fallout of the revelations had in London. Also, Cael can't brew tea.
About That Asteroid December 30th, 2021 Oh, so THAT guy caused the death of everything! Solution, make a wormhole and put a bird on it.
Amongst the Gardens December 29th, 2021 Lydia takes Jon up to the garden so they can check in with each other. Some very necessary things are said.
JLD War Council December 29th, 2021 The Justice League Dark meet at the Oblivion Bar and discuss leadership, a new base, and plans to fight the angels. Some seriously epic ideas are considered before they go their separate ways.
So You Met The Local Cult Leader... December 29th, 2021 After talking to Caitlin Fairchild, Cael comes to tell Jon how it went. (Badly. It went badly.) But at least they both have hope for the future.
And then the Brotherhood got involved... December 28th, 2021 Mystique offers the aid of the Brotherhood to the Jon Sims and Justice League Dark, with the evacuation of Manhattan, the use of the Asteroid and weapons if needed to help with the fight.
There's Something About Caitlin December 27th, 2021 Jon comes to warn Donna and Diana of an impending Angelic invasion -- and that Caitlin may be up to her neck in it.
Double the Deaths, Double the... Fun December 27th, 2021 Jon goes to Nettie for information about his impending death... and gets a /very/ portentious tarot reading, complete with /two/ Death cards. But as Nettie notes--nothing's inevitable. Everyone dies eventually, but the how and the when is negotiable.
Statement of Cael Becker December 26th, 2021 Cael heads to Jon's apartment to give him her statement about her time with Michael. There are hugs and crying afterward and then Martin walks in and misunderstands the situation. (Maybe.) It's awkward. But there's dinner in the end!
The Quick, The Dead, and The Doomed December 26th, 2021 Jon finds out he's doomed, /more/ doomed, and Lady Death was almost nice. Shit got weird.
Spying on the Enemy December 26th, 2021 Jon visits St. Patrick's again, and runs across Caitlin Fairchild--who's had a bit of a change recently. They have a discussion about religion, and Jon delivers a warning. Caitlin's going to pray for him, for whatever good that will do.
Best Hot Dogs In New York December 26th, 2021 Sara takes Cael and Jon to the best hot dog stand in NYC. Johnny shows up, Bear gets /two/ hot dogs because he is a Good Boy, and they talk about sports and New Year's, not the impending angelic war.
Roy Harper Got Hurt And Everyone Thinks He's Using Again December 25th, 2021 Phoebe, with the very capable assistance of Cassandra and Jonathan, averts a medical crisis with Roy. Apparently playing with space bugs is a bad idea.
Path of Glory: But I Have Chosen You December 25th, 2021 Jon seeks answers by going to Midnight Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral and is visited by the Archangel Uriel. The nature of the conflict is discussed and a pact is formed between the pair. Will it be enough to save mortal kind?
Scouting for a Meeting Place December 25th, 2021 Cael, Jon, and Johnny come to check out the Hat and Hare and see if it might work as a meeting place for the JLD. The conversation waffles between banter and more serious topics.
A Christmas Eve Concern December 24th, 2021 Jonathan Sims comes for a Christmas Eve visit with some very bad news -- the possible destruction of Manhattan is on the horizon.
Mending Fences December 24th, 2021 Cael invites Jon over after her visit with Raphael. The two air (the last of?) the problems plaguing their friendship, and set out into the coming battle on a firmer footing. Also: Bear's a Good Boy.
Path of Glory: Kingdom of Heaven December 23rd, 2021 The astral projection to Heaven results in more questions and few answers. The players set the pieces on the game board. But will anyone play or will the game end in destruction? War looms on the horizon and preparations must be made to ensure the continued survival of all things.
Sun King Ascendant: The Longest Night December 23rd, 2021 The Uraean Brood attacks the Midnight Mission. Moon Knight is faced with an old foe, and there are /two/ kidnappings.
Just who's asking the questions here December 22nd, 2021 Colette goes for a therapy session with Jonathan, and suggests that he should stop listening and start talking.
A Path to the Silver City December 22nd, 2021 Nettie and Jon talk shop about traveling to the Silver City. Tynan has an evil book, and momentarily becomes a threat.
Leaving the Roost December 22nd, 2021 Jon, M'Gann and Gabby retreat in the Bioship while realizing the extent of the situation at The Roost.
Enter the Ghost Rider December 22nd, 2021 The Justice League Dark gets a new member in Johnny Blaze, the Ghost Rider. The Witchblade might posture at him, but they both want to go storm Heaven to deal with Michael and get Chas back.
Sun King Ascendant: Fading Spark December 22nd, 2021 Jon, Lydia, and Moon Knight try to help Agnes recover from an illness which they discover was caused by blood magic. What do the vampires want with her? And what will be the fallout of disrupting their spell?
Space Dad Advice December 21st, 2021 Jon goes to Michael for advice on the coming war with the angels--and gets more than he bargained for. In a good way!
How To Resolve Interpersonal Conflict At Work December 21st, 2021 Jon and Cael are forced to sit down and air out their issues. By Sam.
After Party Conversations December 21st, 2021 After the SHIELD holiday party, when the other all had gone home, Jon, Sara and Cael talked about the events unfolding in the world and the sacrifice Jon made for others.... tempers flared, but RedFox got some cider!
Mother's Night December 20th, 2021 The SHIELD Winter Holiday party is interrupted by strange surges of energy. What at first appears to be a young woman who had been in a car crash turns out to be a spirit of Fate, who has an annoyingly vague warning for the agents.
Is Ward Consultation a Thing Now December 20th, 2021 Cael seeks the assistance of a vampire in protecting her home from angelic invasion.
It followed me home December 20th, 2021 A demon visits Cael -- followed by Lucifer and Sims.
Friendship is Hard December 20th, 2021 Jon presses Cael on some of her shit - and the two try to talk out their worryingly similar traumas. Friendships are hard.
Do Not Cross The Tape December 19th, 2021 The JLD returns to the Laughing Magician to ward it and close it up so no one will mess with the place. Some other people show up too--the Black Knight and Caitlin Fairchild. Minions of Lucifer cause trouble, Cael retreats when Caitlin calls on Michael, and there's potential trouble brewing between the JLD and Titans...
City of Concrete and Glass December 19th, 2021 Jon takes a walk in New York and runs into an unlikely ally in the battle against Michael.
Disaster Response December 19th, 2021 In the immediate aftermath of Michael's destructions of the Laughing Magician, Cael calls Martin to help deal with a panicking Jon. Once he's calmed down, they discuss their options--and then Cael goes home to sulk.
Chains of Freedom December 18th, 2021 Cael confronts her abductor for the first time since the incident. Defiance is exchanged between victim and attacker. But who won out in the end remains to be seen.
Path of Glory: In Nomine Patris et Filii et Spiritus Sancti December 18th, 2021 The exorcism of Chas Chandler goes off with a resounding success as Chas is exorcised from the Archangel Michael, leaving the Archangel free to continue his plans for Universal Reclaimation without the pesky hang ups of mortality holding him down.
Cunning Plans December 18th, 2021 Lydia surprises Jon in the loft over the Laughing Magician, and they discuss angels, fate, and an idea for Lydia to channel negative energy into her ectoplasm, the better to fight angels.
The Chas Enigma December 17th, 2021 A discussion of options amongst members of the JLD for dealing with Michael the Archangel. Do they "love bomb" him... or just bomb him?
Vacation Therapy 2: Electric Boogaloo December 16th, 2021 Jon re-traumatizes poor Cael - but she seems to find her legs in the end.
Path of Glory: Call for the Sorcerer December 16th, 2021 Doctor Strange pays a visit to the Laughing Magician. Revelations as to who the JLD is actually dealing with are presented and research begins on how to adequately stop the destruction of all things.
Chains of Judgement December 15th, 2021 Jonathan Sims, the Archivist, comes to take the statement of Chas Chandler regarding his summoning of the angel now residing in him and gets a lot more than he bargained for in the post statement interrogation.
Of Angels and Men December 15th, 2021 Lydia and Jon catch up and talk about the angel they have stashed in the back room of the Laughing Magician.
What are the odds December 15th, 2021 Lucifer seeks a therapy session with Jon about anger issues, but the topic is that of truth.
Digging Up The Past: La Canela, Interlude I December 14th, 2021 Tim and Jon visit one of Quito's museums and talk about their complex relationships with religious belief.
The Dreaded Phonecall. December 13th, 2021 Sara may have confided just a little in Jon, but the reality was the call made was about Cael. Sara needed to make sure what she should be doing, and he helped.
Digging Up The Past: La Canela, I December 13th, 2021 Phoebe, Jon, and Martin accompany Tim to Ecuador and the last dig site discovered by Jack Drake before his retirement. While Tim discusses his father with an old friend, they enjoy a guided tour of the site and an historical lecture on the Yumbo Tribe that once lived there.
Vacation Therapy December 13th, 2021 A slightly incoherent, scattered Cael seems to find some sort of center - at least for the moment - with Jon's help.
Long Overdue December 13th, 2021 The Archivist and Balm have a long, long overdue talk. Phoebe is no longer in fear of being forced out of the Justice League Dark for how she was introduced. Jon becomes aware of Phoebe's Jar of Hearts spell and the possible long-term affect it may have ... and deadly results if the spellwork suddenly fails. They make each other cry, but the air is cleared.
Path of Glory: Work of Heroes (Mark II) December 11th, 2021 A rush to save the final victim of the Palpal Killer results in a combat of the mind and the body as a possessed Chas Chandler is discovered to be the culprit. The combined forces of Witchblade, The Archivist, Rien D'Arqueness, and an Awakened Lasariel Weiss manage to wear it down enough to bind it and release its hold over the mind of Cael Becker.
Through the Valley of the Shadow December 11th, 2021 After the JLD's battle with the angel inhabiting Chas, Jon takes a walk to Rockefeller Center. Martin finds him there, slowly unraveling from the events of the day--and finally insists that he take a break. The universe will survive for another couple of days, at least.
Path of Glory: The Work of Heroes December 11th, 2021 The confrontation with the Papal Killer (discovered the be a possessed Chas Chandler) ends with a massive combat/binding that leaves the outside of the Laughing Magician in shambles and Chas wrapped in the energy from a dimension that should not be touched. There are still questions to be answered. Who is in Chas? Why were they doing what they were doing? And, most importantly, how do you get the thing out of the reliable bartender?
Path of Glory: A Time for Peace December 11th, 2021 A number of the Justice League Dark members discuss the ramifications and motivations of what has been done and how they should go about fixing the matter... if it can be fixed.
Path of Glory: Who Will Prepare December 10th, 2021 The investigators into of Hell's Kitchen find the missing crime scene of the Papal Killer and discover his most vicious killing yet. Threats are made and then he appears! Is this the start of the final confrontation, or just a prelude to something more?
Angels, Demons, and Death December 10th, 2021 The Archivist and Zatanna ask Lady Death to murder an angel. It's a pretty easy ask.
Study Buddies December 10th, 2021 Lydia and Jon retire to her apartment to do some research on how to bind and exorcise an angel. Slowly a plan forms together, and Jon eventually learns how to ward himself against hedgehogs.
Too Little, Too Late December 9th, 2021 More revalations are made about just how far the Demon Constantine's treachery had gone while discussions of how to save the denizens of Hell's Kitchen continue. Some apologies are made, while others go unheard.
Return of a Crowe December 8th, 2021 Zatanna Zatara and Jonathan Sims retrieve a wandering witch from an errand to retrieve her memories, and receive a warning:

A Witches War is coming

7th Seal: Book 1, 3 December 8th, 2021 The Medallion of St. Maurice has a message. It may not be the one Jon shares.
Considerations of Justice December 7th, 2021 Sara, Cael, and Jon have a discussion of who to set out as bait for the angel terrorizing Hell's Kitchen--and then Sara and Jon discuss who might have summoned the angel in the first place.
Not Quite Heliopolis, But Close Enough December 6th, 2021 The first collective meeting of the Heliopolitans comes to order. On the dockett: vampire incursion, looming cult threats, and body-hopping wizards just to name a few of the various threats to public safety of the group. A decision is made to take the fight to bad guys, before the Mission itself turns into a warzone.
Sun King Ascendant: Aspected Relationship December 6th, 2021 Jon finally sits down and talks with Agnes one-on-one, revealing the truth about her parentage and the circumstances of her birth. In the end, Agnes decides to stay with the Heliopolitans rather than return to the man who raised her.
Official Recognition December 5th, 2021 The inaugural offical meeting of the Justice League Dark goes off with only the faintest of hitches including: a talking cat, BATMAN, and condiments and glitter. Seems that they're getting off on the right foot when it comes to weirdness.
Sun King Ascendant: The Eye of Ra December 5th, 2021 Jon comes to Lydia and Mr. Knight with the tale of Agnes' origins--and leaves them, unfortunately, with more questions than answers. But at least now they know what they're dealing with.
Let Your Love Shine Bright December 5th, 2021 On the last night of Hanukkah, Jon comes home to tell Martin about the Papal Killer and his thoughts about the case.
Social Media Hangover December 5th, 2021 Several members of the Justice League Dark meet at the Laughing Magician to discuss plans of just what to do about the
Angels on High December 5th, 2021 8949 Jon Sims catches Zatanna up on the recent murder/induced suicides by and angelic being (not) in Hell's Kitchen.
Outsiders, Meet Thoth Dad, MD December 4th, 2021 Wherein the Outsiders are introduced to the long-suffering Archivist, who has been brought in by Red Robin to provide informal mental health counseling, self care advice, and some basic adulting skills.
Path of Glory: So Let it be Written December 3rd, 2021 The investigators of the latest murder scene in Hell's Kitchen regroup at the Laughing Magician and discuss what they're up against, and how best to deal with it and protect themselves from it.
Path of Glory: All That Remains December 2nd, 2021 Detective Sara Pezzini brings her consultants, Cael Becker and Jonathan Sims to the latest site of the serial murders in Hell's Kitchen. While there, with the help of Lasariel Weiss, Phoebe Beacon, and the ghostly visage of Virgil Solomon, they start putting the pieces together for this disturbing and dire tale.
The Vista Inside a Snow Globe December 2nd, 2021 Jon and Martin take a nice walk in the snow after the events of the Rockefeller Center tree lighting. Jon's relay of the events there provokes terror in both men but they find resolve in each other.
Post-Script: Christmas Trees December 2nd, 2021 Just a little matter about a missing spear, no biggie.
Sun King Ascendant: Water Signs December 1st, 2021 Jon and Lydia check on Agnes. They talk about vampires and magic. Jon demonstrates some fairly impressive water magic... and then accuses Agnes of being in a cult. Oops. (He's right, of course. And the cult's going to mean Bad News for the Heliopolitans.)
Shooting at Glass Pyramids November 30th, 2021 Jon talks to another of the people on his list--Melinda May, who actually walked the House of Wisdom and spoke to Isis, months ago. And now she's added to the list of those who might be going back.
Sun King Ascendant: When the Sun is in the 4th House November 30th, 2021 Moon Knight calls for more aid in discovering just who and what Agnes is... and Zatanna has a vision of the Sun sitting in the house of the Moon
Shooting at Asteroids November 30th, 2021 WAND and SWORD have a small field demonstration on the firing range when Michael Erickson, Jessica Drew and Jonathan Sims compare notes and weapons.
About Your Recent Trip To The Underworld... November 29th, 2021 Jon comes by the Sanctum, to let Stephen know something's still broken in the Underworld. Because who do you call when there's still a mess to clean up from fighting death gods? The Sorceror Supreme!
The New Girl November 29th, 2021 Mr. Knight, Jubilee, and Jon try to get information out of the girl the Heliopolitans rescued from the vampires at Allen Creek Shelter--and get more than they bargained for.
A Bit of British Business November 28th, 2021 Martin and Jonathan update Peggy on the vast amount of trouble they've been getting up to lately.
Old Chaps November 28th, 2021 Alfred, Jon and Martin find themselves in the same pub in London after their meeting at the Tower. Discussions on the nature of heroes and how to avoid becoming a casualty of your own war are had over drinks, like proper English gentlemen.
Dracul Rising: The Price of a Pint November 28th, 2021 The Heliopolitans take out a vampire nest at Allen Creek Shelter in Queens, and find more questions than answers. What blood magic were they doing in the basement? Why did the vampires have pictures of the group? And who is the young girl they found who can produce fire from her hands and understands ancient Egyptian?
A New Case November 27th, 2021 The Laughing Magician is quiet on a Friday, the normal patrons spooked by a serial killer in Hell's Kitchen. Sara, Jon, and Nellie talk to Chas about the Demon Constantine and the bizzare murders in the area--which is the new case that just happened to land on Sara's desk that very morning.
All That Glitters is Citrine November 26th, 2021 Jon and Martin meet the Lady Senshe, Grand Archivist of House Citrine. It goes pretty well until Jon sticks his foot in his mouth and 'mucks things up'.
The Moon calls to Nephthys November 25th, 2021 Zara is called to the Midnight Mission. Mr. Knight is not there, but Jon and Tara stand in his stead. They meet the Goddess Nephthys, and Jon is given a cryptic message...
Magic 101 November 24th, 2021 Cael finds Jon in the Gun Range and they have a talk about magic. Redfox is scared, there's magical fire, Cael gets a number to call. Second Rule of Magic: know when to run away.
Late Night at the Midnight Mission November 24th, 2021 An impromptu meeting at the Midnight Mission
A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity: Symptomatic Treatment November 23rd, 2021 Post-rescue, Tim and Jon have the Talk. You know, the one about how Tim's a secret vigilante that got Jon kidnapped and used as bait in Arkham Asylum. Whoops.
Splints, Tea, and Cigarettes November 23rd, 2021 Jon finally makes it home to Martin after being kidnapped and kept in Arkham. Tim's secret identity is safe, but Jon's poor arm isn't.
A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity: Retrospective Diagnosis November 22nd, 2021 Nobody expects the Outsiders Inquisition.
A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity: Adverse Reaction November 22nd, 2021 Jon is captured by a shadowy foe intent on using his connection to a certain costumed Gotham vigilante, and in the process manages to put two and two together about said vigilante's secret identity.
Brave New (Magical) World November 21st, 2021 Porcuwolves, Tyranosaurs, and Gem Magic, Oh my!
(Don't) Call Your Mother November 21st, 2021 Jon checks in on Yelena, as her 'mother' asked him to do. It doesn't go so well, but at least nobody's held at gunpoint this time.
SHIELD Nacho Night November 20th, 2021 A group of SHIELD agents converge on the recreation room for a night of nachos and margaritas and nothing really terrible happens, aside for the invention of a new form of chemical warfare. It all ends with a ghostly revelation.
Citrines, Opals, and Black Diamonds, Oh My! November 19th, 2021 Thieves from another world try to rob a museum geology exhibit and for three unsuspecting do-gooders a grand new adventure begins!
It's Never Too Late for Answers November 18th, 2021 Cael seeks answers and finds them (thanks to John and Jon) - and meets someone who is at least as 'charming' as she is. Lord help us all.
On Vampires, and Faith November 18th, 2021 Lydia and Jon meet up at the Laughing Magician and have a talk--about Lydia's (un)life, the vampires they fought recently, faith, and magic.
Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting November 17th, 2021 The Christmas tree is lit to much fanfare! Love and holiday spirit are in the air!
The Debriefing of John Constantine November 17th, 2021 Select members of the Night Brigade move to give Constantine the skinny on what the meat puppet wearing his face had been up to in his absence. Old fences were mended and new fences were dug. All one could hope for given the circumstances.
The Secret Life of Jack Drake: Writ in the Book of Skelos November 17th, 2021 Our heroes arrive to stop Sophia Crowne. ...They all get interrupted by somebody else.
The Secret Life of Jack Drake: Book Hangover Part Two: 2 Fast 2 Falafel November 17th, 2021 The group tries to figure out what to do with both Skelos and the Book. There is no falafel, sadly, nor is there pad thai. Fortunately nobody comes to blows, either--there's just a lot of sad to be had.
The Doctor Is In (Medbay) November 16th, 2021 Sam checks up on one of his two new trainees. Jon passes on a message. They have tea.
Dracul Rising: Scarlet Streets November 15th, 2021 The Heliopolitans stumble upon the remainders of a feeding ground for vampires. The clean up crew ambushes them and the Heliopolitans are victorious, with only minor casualties inflicted upon the team.
Murders of London: Mars in Opposition November 15th, 2021 A great big mess as domestic terrorists wearing footie jerseys and symbols wreak havoc on London. But a darker purpose stirs....
Murders of London: Mourning Moon November 15th, 2021 London's troubles start and end with the shadow Parliament. An emergency call receives a response.
Where You Go, I Go November 14th, 2021 The Archivist finally gets to the bottom of what's been bothering him for weeks, with a little help--and he and Martin make a promise that even if it means going to the Underworld, they're going together.
The Road Goes Ever On And On November 14th, 2021 Meggan's steps bring her back to the Laughing Magician, where she meets Jon properly and gets a drink from Chas. Bonding ensues, and who can say where the path will lead in the future? Hopefully to a place where sun can warm the ice once more.
After the Earth Moved November 12th, 2021 Jon comes home still in Archivist mode and scares Martin. They have a talk about it.
The Archivist Courts Death November 12th, 2021 The Archivist visits the Sanctuary of Lady Death and not only manages to leave with his life, but a new ally as well.
Birthright: The Earth Moves November 12th, 2021 The Fantastic End of the Birthright TP. In the Village in the Reeds, Zatanna Zatara, Jonathan Sims, M'Gann M'orzz, Tim Drake, Chas Chandler, Lydia Dietrich and Bart Allen defeat Leksandria, the Lady in Red known as the Necromancer Asenath, and preserve the remaining knowledge gathered in the village's underground library -- now the birthright of Phoebe.
=Curios, Tomes and Family November 11th, 2021 Zatanna and Jon Sims talk to Phoebe about concerns regarding John's recent behavior.
Knowledge and the Moon November 11th, 2021 Moon Knight and the Archivist discuss the formation of the Heliopolitans as well as some of the more recent events in Jonathan's life. It would seem in the leading body of the Heliopolitans is finalized.
Statues Can Bend November 10th, 2021 The fateful encounter of a statue and an Archivist.
THE LAST LAUGH: A Man Falls Into A Pub November 10th, 2021 The bartender says 'Why the ugly face?'
No Stakes Tonight November 10th, 2021 Lydia and Jubilation pull back from all-out war and maybe, realize they are allies after all. Jon, Chas, and Zatanna discussed changes in John's behavior but did not decide what to do without consulting Phoebe.
A Most Interesting Client November 9th, 2021 Melina Vostokoff comes to talk to Jon at his Queens office in the most direct way possible--by breaking through a window. She asks for help, but she's not quite ready. They do find some common ground before she goes back out the window once more.
Ghost Therapy November 9th, 2021 Cael goes in for therapy with Agent Sims - which takes an unexpected turn when a ghost from her past quite literally makes an appearance.
Where to Go From Here November 9th, 2021 Jon and Martin discuss future plans and worries over dinner and... microcassettes?
A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity: Second Opinion November 8th, 2021 Jonathan Sims seeks out the professional advice of his old mentor and colleague, Dr. Hugo Strange, the Head of Psychiatry at Gotham's Arkham Asylum.
Even Archivists Go To The Mall November 8th, 2021 Noriko and Jubilee bump into Jonathan Sims at the mall. Blood is shed (sort of) and words are exchanged. Jonathan agrees to work things out with Constantine and Nori gets a corndog.
Great Falls: The Aftermath November 7th, 2021 Jon, Cael, and Sara talk about their histories and the morality of little things like re-animating the dead and extracting people's memories for the Archive. Normal talk after a strange mission. (Also, it is agreed: Captain America is pretty hawt.)
Training Days November 6th, 2021 Sam puts two SHIELD agents through their paces in an early morning training session. Falcon Jr. takes flight, and the Archivist throws some punches.
Into the Zone: Great Falls November 6th, 2021 A rescue team of SHIELD agents enter an area of anomalous red fog on the Potomac River. Inside, the rules of time and space need not apply. This time, at least, everyone makes it out unscathed... except for their quinjet pilot.
Balancing the Equation November 4th, 2021 Chas helps Jon move out of the Curio and they discuss the future of the Night Brigade without the Archivist's presence.
A Pho-shionable Meetup November 4th, 2021 Jon takes Martin and Zatanna to one of his favorite eateries in Gotham--Pho Gedda Bout It. Zatanna and Martin get to know each other, a wild Clarice appears, and in the end three alerts go off at once, drawing the original three away.
After Starbucks November 3rd, 2021 Cael and Jon relax after a mission - if by 'relax' you mean they discuss their magical trauma. ... right.
Not Lonely Anymore November 2nd, 2021 Jon comes back from his first real SHIELD mission to find Martin terribly worried. They have another talk about what happened while Martin was gone, and broach and emotional barrier that had been between them.
One Night In Gotham (Makes a Hard Man Humble) October 31st, 2021 In which a warning is delivered.
The Last Archivist: A Halloween Visitor October 30th, 2021 Jon takes a walk on the streets of New York on Halloween, and is visited by the ghost of his grandmother, Gertrude Robinson. She gives him advice and insight--and a warning of sorts.
Apology Rejected October 30th, 2021 Jon comes to try to apologize to Constantine for past transgressions, but he's having none of it.
Reconciliation, Part I October 29th, 2021 Instead of meeting Tim's fist, Martin just meets Tim. And Lonnie, too! But only for a little bit before he and Tim get into a fight. Awkward. Tim and Jon bring Martin up to speed on the whole book situation afterward, though, so at least it was a semi-productive meetup. Shame that everyone but Martin has lost their appetite by the end, though, because Onion Maiden is really just that good.
Occupational References October 28th, 2021 Martin brings Jon to SHIELD HQ to meet with the Chief. Tea is had, (because of course it is with three Brits in a room,) and Jon is designated a probationary agent among the ranks. And, because it wouldn't be SHIELD without earth shattering events in the making, Jon gives them both their first impromptu mission together. What a first day!
Meet the Scrubs October 28th, 2021 Jon and Martin head to the food court as order by Chief Carter, and run into a variety of other SHIELD agents. Sam Wilson, Jessica Drew, Michael Erickson, and Jane Foster are all there, and they discuss various matters over food.
A Difficult Reunion October 27th, 2021 Jon and Martin head home. There's a tense and awkward conversation before Martin discovers just how far down the spiral of madness Jon has gone in his absence.
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The Last Archivist: Family Feud October 27th, 2021 Jon visits his daughter's grave with his friends Tim and Zatanna along, but doesn't have a chance to mourn before his cousin attacks. She should have been Archivist, but she made a deal with a demon and Jon got the position instead. She tries to kill him, but Jon's friends--and Venom--hold her and the assassins off. Jon's husband turns out to be alive, and he's the one who kills Sasha--right before Tim punches him in the face!
Tea at the Candle October 26th, 2021 Jon comes into the Candle looking for Nettie and finds Mairin instead. There is tea, and robot-cat scritches, and some frank talk about recent interpersonal events.
The Archivist's B-Day Bash October 25th, 2021 Party was great, until John ran out of booze in the backroom and let his anger get the best of him. Probably another day ending in Y these days.
The Last Archivist: Prologue October 25th, 2021 When assassins come for Jonathan Sims, his husband Martin Blackwood fakes his own death in order to track down the killer. But the world of the Archivist is a stranger one than Martin knew, and he'll have to use more than just SHIELD resources to figure out what's going on.
Go Ahead, Help Yourself October 25th, 2021 Fleeing the rest of the Night Brigade, Jubilation hopes to calm her frenzy by helping herself to some of the blood that Chas keeps stocked up at the Laughing Magician. Jonathan Sims has his own reason for wanting to get out of there and the two gain some understanding of the other's personal demons.
A Visit from a Friend October 25th, 2021 Mairin and Jon both got to vent about their respective crushes.
Emotional Advice with a Mean Left Hook October 24th, 2021 Jon takes Chas to the school of hard knocks, literally. And points out just how much of an idiot he's been acting like the past few days.
Warding the Curio October 24th, 2021 For the Night Brigade, the evening is spent getting to know one another while John, with help from Zatanna worked his magic on the Wards. A blood offering is nearly too much for one vampiric member of the team, but in the end... it was the bond of newly forming friendships that pulled it all together.
0-8-4 Files: 029 October 24th, 2021 SHIELD rescues the Zodiac Formula and imprisons one alien, one mysterious buyer, and one bad, bad go-between. All at the cost of a riot and handsy dignity?
Take it, I don't need it. October 23rd, 2021 What was supposed to be a night of starting a road to recovery, just ended in the whole thing being a bigger disaster when John confronts the Archivist about the things Chas said in Liverpool.
Birthright: Shortcuts are Bad, M'kay October 22nd, 2021 Mairin comes to Chas for a delivery and an bit of information gathering for possible romantic exploits. The interrogation is cut short with the arrival of John and Jon. Phoebe's strength and power is restored. But they're not out of the woods just yet.
What a Mess October 22nd, 2021 Jon and Chas have a chat while cleaning up. Things get a little heated. Secrets are being kept. And Chas comes to a realisation. What will be the fallout of this realisation is yet to be seen.
Birthright: Pemesket October 21st, 2021 A visit to the Museum at night proves enlightening... Pemesket, the original holder of the Primordial Spark, gifts John Constantine the means to save his daughter and put her breaking powers to right.
The Secret Life of Jack Drake: Book Hangover October 21st, 2021 After the Iron-Bound Book of Skelos is stolen from the hidden room in the remains of the Drake Estate, a strategic retreat is made to neighboring Wayne Manor by Tim, Zatanna, and Jonathan to recuperate from the injuries sustained during the theft. Everyone is okay, in the sense that none of them are okay but they're all making attempts in their own ways to pretend that they are. Alfred Pennyworth remains the best butler in the world.
The Secret Life Of Jack Drake: The Iron-Bound Book of Skelos October 20th, 2021 ...Things get worse.
Birthright: Village Aftermath October 19th, 2021 John mixes up a potion, but he's getting close to hitting another wall and his friends are worried for him.
Dad Talk October 19th, 2021 Cabbie Dad and Thoth Dad have both seen terrible things today, so they both get drunk and have a discussion about Phoebe. Jon reveals something he's been hiding, but agrees to help Phoebe if anything happens to Chas.
Cruising for Late Night Donuts October 19th, 2021 Jon, the Archivist and Zatanna share sugar, coffee and confidences in an upstate New York donut shop.
Mairin shows John her babies October 18th, 2021 Mairin got the last bit of info she needed to make the magic-bots John wanted.
A Black Cat and a Tyger Walk into a Bar... October 18th, 2021 Ty goes out drinking, and meets a Black Cat. Then gets frustrated with a Rabbit throwing fireballs!
Birthright: The Village October 18th, 2021 Rated R for language, depiction of corpses, scorpions attempting to eat John's earthly tether.

John Constantine leads Zatanna Zatara, Jon Sims and Moon Knight into an investigation to try to find the last person Leksandria, the Necromancer better known as ASENATH or THE LADY IN RED (or in John's opinion 'dead woman, that bitch'). John crosses paths with Paisi again, and Zatanna, Jon and Moon Knight get to make acquaintences with the ghost of Phoebe Beacon's mother. They see the condition of the souls left trapped in the web around the village.

There is blood in the water now, and it's a matter of time until John claims a red coat for his adoptive daughter's suffering.

Fallout October 17th, 2021 When Phoebe is taken to Thompkin's Clinic to recover and keep her identity out of the news as well as provide a discreet meeting place, things get less than discrete. John Brings in an Expert to contend with the black magic. Tim stands up for the people in recovery, Lydia agrees to take point on the Thinnings for a short while. Jubilee finds out the finer points of teenage adoption after bringing the right/wrong balloons.

Next stop: The boarder of Egypt and Sudan, Village in the Reeds... to find the last person who was killed by this curse embedded now in Phoebe Beacon's shoulder.

A Test for the Fist October 17th, 2021 Moon Knight travels to the place of his creation and is tested in both resolve and self-restraint by the one who gives him strength.
How do I Choose... October 16th, 2021 Jon stumbles on a manic, panicked John that has so much on his plate he doesn't even know where to start or what to do first. In the end, John has it straight in his head, what needs to be on the front burners and what needs to be on the back.
Gotham Fireman's Ball October 16th, 2021 -Nothing bad could ever happen at a Gotham Gala.

Interrupting the Fireman's Gala in which orphans were supposed to recognize their passed parents, many of Gotham's Heroes are forced to contend with creatures constructed of former Gotham Gate editor-and-owner, Mickey Rogers. In the fighting, Phoebe Beacon(-Constantine-Chandler) is injured, and her powers are failing to heal. After being stabilized by Tim Drake for her initial injury, and John Constantine for all other maladies and protections physicial, spiritual and magical, under the supervision of one Dr. Jonathan Sims (AKA ThothDad). Cassie Sandsmarkelectrocutes a giant undead scorpion. The Beef Canape doesn't make it.

(WARNING: Extreme undead transformation, curse words, injury, BUGS AND SCORPIONS)

A Goth Schoolteacher walks into a bar... October 16th, 2021 Lydia comes to the Laughing Magician to talk to John, but finds Jon instead. The Archivist and the new vampire have a chat about her 'condition.'
Turning a Kitten into a Cat. October 16th, 2021 When one of Nettie's kittens comes into the bar whining about her helplessness and feelings of inadequacies, she gets a crash course in magic and 'buck up buttercup' from John. Mairin also manages to gain Nettie's ire. Little kitten to cat, it might take awhile, but hopefully she'll get there.
Trouble in Paradise October 15th, 2021 After the events of "Vanished," John is fine, but the Archivist is not. There's a fight, and then Chas is reasonable, because of course he is. There are sandwiches, hugs, and ultimately someone's sleeping under the blue carebear blanket. But what is John up to in the back room...?
Let Me Help October 14th, 2021 When John Constantine comes to the Laughing Magician with injuries sustained in the course of his work, he gets overwhelmed with offers of help. There's yelling, slamming doors, and secrets revealed. Just another day that ends in y.
PoP: Vanished October 14th, 2021 Another thinning, but this time it's different. This time John and his allies get a peek at what might be behind them. The Laughing Magician came through the final battle mostly fine for a change. But then Jubilee nearly killed him without even knowing she was doing so. Another day ending in Y, innit?
I'm tired. October 13th, 2021 John comes home to find Jon cooking. Might be nice if John wasn't so damned tired. Exhaustion erodes the walls Constantine usually has up and potential dinner turns into a mess of emotion.
Archival and Archivist October 13th, 2021 Phoebe and Jonathan Sims make better acquaintences of each other. Phoebe is ever hesitant to let one more person in, and Jon does his best in recognizing Phoebe's trauma.
Bloody Mary October 13th, 2021 The Archivist and Moon Knight come to investigate a recent killing. They run into two folks that like blood. Nothing else dies in the end!
So Close. October 12th, 2021 ... and yet so far away.
Pop: Hush October 11th, 2021 Silence isn't always golden, especially when it's unnatural and there are ALIENS. John, with a LOT of help, seals another thinning. They're growing more strange with each one. ...and he's still no closer to figuring out what's causing them.
Birthright: Game, SET, Match October 10th, 2021 With the help of friends and allies, John summons Set to find out more about Phoebe's situation.
Ethical Quandries October 10th, 2021 Jon Sims pays a visit to the Midnight Mission, to discuss a conflict of interest with Mr. Knight and make an offering to Khonshu. Evidently, Khonshu approves of the offering...
Blood Oath October 9th, 2021 The day started with Jubilation Lee deciding she wanted 'in' and ended ... well, it's just been a day. But John'll FIX IT, because it's just what he does.

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