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In the year 1900, Van Horn existed as a frontier settlement nestled in the rugged expanse of the American Southwest. Initially established to support nearby mining activities, the town experienced rapid growth due to its strategic position along crucial trade routes and the lure of wealth from nearby silver deposits. However, alongside this prosperity, Van Horn harbored a darker underbelly earning a reputation for high crime rates and a pervasive atmosphere of lawlessness. Surrounded by expansive marshland terrain, the town became a magnet for criminals who frequently targeted stagecoaches transporting valuable cargoes of silver and gold. These "stagecoach bandits" struck fear into the hearts of travelers and settlers, utilizing the rugged landscape to evade capture and secure their ill-gotten gains. Their daring exploits often made headlines in regional newspapers, cementing Van Horn's notoriety as a perilous frontier outpost. Law enforcement in Van Horn faced significant challenges in maintaining order. The local sheriff's office, tasked with upholding the law, struggled with limited resources and a shortage of seasoned deputies willing to confront the well-armed and ruthless criminals who operated with impunity. This reluctance left Van Horn vulnerable to the whims of those who lived by the gun, perpetuating a climate of fear and uncertainty among its residents. For the townsfolk who made Van Horn their home, life was a precarious balance between seeking economic opportunities in mining and trade and navigating the constant threat posed by lawlessness. The pervasive presence of robbery and violence cast a shadow over daily life, impacting everything from business transactions to personal safety. Infamous Slim The Elusive Saddlebag Slim Strikes Again: Stagecoach Robber's Identity Shrouded in Mystery The latest incident occurred yesterday on the treacherous stretch of road leading out of Van Horn, where a masked figure, known only as Saddlebag Slim, ambushed a Wells Fargo stagecoach en route to Rhodes. With a sackcloth mask concealing his features and a pair of pistols gleaming in the sunlight, Slim descended upon the unsuspecting travelers with a calculated ferocity. Eyewitness accounts describe a scene of chaos and fear as Slim efficiently relieved the stagecoach of its valuable cargo of silver bullion and personal belongings. "He moved like a shadow, quick and precise," remarked one shaken passenger. "There was no mistaking his intent." Despite the best efforts of lawmen and vigilantes who responded swiftly to the scene, Slim once again managed to elude capture, disappearing into the rugged terrain that has become his sanctuary. His horse, a sleek black stallion, thundered away into the horizon, leaving behind only dust and unanswered questions. The identity of Saddlebag Slim remains a mystery, obscured by the sackcloth mask that has become his trademark. The Slick Mick Slick Mick and Saddlebag Slim's Bold Heist: Outlaws Escaped Justice Amidst Chaos The notorious outlaws Slick Mick and Saddlebag Slim staged a daring robbery of a stagecoach yesterday afternoon just outside of Citadel Rock. The duo, known for their audacious exploits across the frontier, struck with precision and speed before vanishing into the rugged wilderness. Eyewitnesses reported a scene of chaos as the masked bandits, Saddlebag Slim sporting his signature sackcloth mask and Slick Mick with his slicked-back hair and cold eyes, intercepted the Wells Fargo stagecoach bound for Saint Denis. Armed to the teeth and mounted on swift horses, the outlaws swiftly overpowered the stagecoach's guards and rifled through its valuable cargo. Forming of Coach Gang Outlaws of Van Horn: The Elusive Coach Gang Led by Saddlebag Slim Reports suggest the gang has established a network of informants and allies, complicating efforts to predict their movements or mount successful operations against them. This underground support has allowed the gang to sustain their criminal activities, perpetuating a climate of fear across the frontier. The Coach Gang's saga serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement in the untamed West. Their exploits, though criminal, have captured the imagination of many who romanticize the perilous allure of life beyond the law. As sightings and speculation continue to circulate, authorities remain committed to apprehending Saddlebag Slim and his associates, restoring order to Van Horn and the surrounding regions. The legend of the Coach Gang persists, leaving communities anxiously awaiting the day when justice will finally catch up with these elusive outlaws. OOC Information The main goal of the faction is to create a realistic atmosphere of a well-informed Outlaw community that is often involved in the gang. Members of this faction aim to provide a community-driven environment with realism in the scenarios they portray. It's imperative for eager prospective faction member candidates to obtain screenshot permission before posting on our thread. Members who exercise their roleplay capabilities into immaculate character development will gain the privilege of having their character(s) inducted into the gang to be a part of our roster if they aim to choose that route, however; recruitment is strictly in character. But if you feel that you are valid enough to roleplay with this group reach out to me or any of the other leaders within the faction. Discord: officialkp or kmess. Barrels & Slugs is now looking for people willing to partake in Criminal Roleplay in the town of Van Horn. The main goal of the faction is to create a realistic atmosphere of a well-informed Outlaw community that is often involved in the gang. Members of this faction aim to provide a community-driven environment with realism in the scenarios they portray. It's imperative for prospective candidates to obtain screenshot permission before posting on our thread. Discord: https://discord.gg/UnkyUWnKkD

"Saint Denis, the city of headless saints...let's hope I won't become one of them." -Samuel Maxwell Warden, March 25th 1900. Not even Warden knows what brought him to Saint Denis. After four years of Law at Tulane, where he specialized in constitutional and corporate law, he went back home. His father Maximilien ever silent, his friends gone, his old flame engaged with someone else. Baton Rouge was dull, uninteresting and without a future for him. His father's purse was slowly closing for him, and the options of "where should I go from here?" too. That's when he decided to make a drastic move. A necessary, but difficult one, for sure. He loved his time in New Orleans, but he didn't want to go back there just yet. So he thought and thought until he reached a decision... He'd move to Saint Denis. He'd find a job as a paralegal, and then go forward from there. He had some money set aside, and he did just that, in September, 1899. He lived in a cheap townhouse he managed to rent, and with careful studying and preparation, he passed the Tahoma Federal-State Bar, on the 3rd of March 1899, with flying colors. And then he met them: the D'Arcos. He helped Evelyn get cleared of some spurious charges, and won them over, becoming the family's attorney and their guest. He also met Fiorenzo, Evelyn's husband, a scientist with a background in Physics, and who studied abroad, in Germany. He became a close friend of both of them, although he primarily worked with Evelyn, helping her with paperwork, managing the Bastille staff and so on. While not busy doing so, handling corporate documents or preparing for a case, he went out hunting. He loved the outdoors, and especially the bayou, and he would frequently go out with his rifle and horse whenever he had the occasion. If not, he'd spend his time reading, drinking and enjoying good meals and adequate conversation in the Bastille, of which he was a frequent client. Everything started to go wrong once he agreed to candidate as Mayor for Saint Denis... (OOC: This thread will show Samuel Warden's perspective on multiple events, spanning months. Bear with me, as I do not have screens for many of them! I'll also NOT post spoilers on current events, but just Samuel's perspective on what's happening to him. P.S.: many, many flashbacks, too!) Samuel Maxwell Warden (photo taken in February, 1900) Maximilien Warden (photo taken in 1898)