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1884-85 The time that Eb took up the Blackstaff

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Yuillegan:
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    Eb took up the Blackstaff in 1884-1885 somewhere in there.  The Blackstaff chooses his successor.

So to my thinking - the most significant event of that time was the Berlin Conference and the Scramble of Africa. This allowed a channel for old European rivalries and helped set the stage for WWI.

So Eb takes up the Blackstaff, right as Kemmler is helping set up the first World War. What was Eb really up to and what caused him to take up the position?

Con:
Yep and according to Luccio's SHort story which was mid 1800's when Wyatt Earp was around. EBenezar was Captain of the Wardens and had defeated 3 warlocks in magical combat. So he had combat experience and already had a bit of a rep.

Bad Alias:
Earp was in Dodge City between 76 and 79. I believe Jim has also said that the Blackstaff is whoever is willing to pick it up.

Yuillegan:
Yes yes, Eb defeated his enemies. He was the ideal candidate I am sure.

But why did HE take it up. Why would he? What caused him to need it? The clue is at the end of Changes I think. He says he has made deals himself. And reminds Dresden that no one can make you do anything you don't wish to do. You always have a choice to say no.

I think this might be to do with the New Madrid quake myself. I think he needed to save his wife and failed anyway.

Belial666:

--- Quote ---I think this might be to do with the New Madrid quake myself.
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Considering the New Madrid earthquake was in 1811, it probably has nothing to do with the Blackstaff.


Wonder how Ebenezar didn't go crazy from killing hundreds, though.

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