Klein Moretti

Lord of Mysteries · Character

Klein Moretti

Also known as Sherlock Moriarty, Gehrman Sparrow, The Fool

  • Major
  • First seen · Book 2

Klein Moretti is an ordinary Nighthawk investigator in Tingen in Lord of Mysteries (Book 2).

Gender
male
First appears
Book 2
Books
1

Klein Moretti begins as an ordinary Nighthawk investigator in Tingen, but his journey through the Tarot Club and the machinations of the Beyonder world steadily transforms him from a cautious, duty-bound gentleman into a calculating, multi-identity mastermind who balances secrecy with growing power. Across the volumes, his physical appearance remains that of a precise Victorian gentleman, yet his inner world expands dramatically as he juggles multiple personas—Sherlock Moriarty, Gehrman Sparrow, and the Fool—while navigating alliances, betrayals, and the ever-present threat of losing his humanity. By the later books, Klein’s evolution is marked by a deepening entanglement with ancient secrets, a widening web of relationships, and the constant tension between his protective instincts toward his family and his increasingly godlike ambitions.

Description

Klein Moretti has black hair and brown eyes, with common facial features, a clean face marked by deep contours, and a somewhat thin build. He dresses in formal Victorian style with a black double-breasted coat, top hat, and carries a black cane with silver inlays. His overall presence is that of a precise, understated gentleman suited to investigation and subtle intrigue.

Connections

  • BM

    Benson Morettibrother

    Klein’s protective care for his brother remains constant, though the distance created by his secret life strains their once-close sibling bond.

  • MM

    Melissa Morettisister

    Klein’s protective instincts toward his sister remain steadfast, though his double life increasingly isolates him from family warmth.

  • Alger Wilsonally

    Begins as a cautious Tarot Club collaboration; evolves into a reliable partnership where Alger provides maritime intelligence and support for Klein’s increasingly ambitious plans.

  • Audrey Hallally

    Starts with mutual assistance in Tarot Club missions; grows into a relationship of trust, with Audrey’s psychological insight and noble connections becoming vital to Klein’s strategies.

  • Azik Eggersally

    From a life-saving encounter, their bond deepens into a mentor-protégé relationship, with Azik revealing fragments of Klein’s lost memories and ancient history.

  • Fors Wallally

    Tarot Club collaboration that matures into a dependable exchange of magical knowledge and field support.

  • CC

    Crestet Cesimirsuperior

    A former superior in the Church hierarchy; their relationship shifts from mentorship to wary distance as Klein’s true allegiances diverge from orthodox doctrine.

  • DS

    Daly Simoneally

    Former colleague whose spiritual insights once guided Klein; their bond lingers as mutual respect even after paths diverge.

  • DB

    Derrick Bergally

    Begins with Derrick supplying intelligence from the City of Silver; evolves into a deeper alliance as Klein’s guidance shapes Derrick’s growth and the fate of his people.

  • DS

    Dunn Smithmentor

    Klein’s late captain whose death becomes a catalyst for his quest for vengeance and fuels his distrust of institutional power.

  • EA

    Edessak Augustusemployer

    A brief employer-client relationship centered on investigating Talim’s death; marks Klein’s entry into royal intrigues.

  • EW

    Emlyn Whiteacquaintance

    From a chance encounter at the Church of the Harvest, their relationship grows into a wary alliance, with Emlyn’s vampiric knowledge occasionally aiding Klein’s investigations.

  • IS

    Isengard Stantoncollaborator

    A fellow detective whose recognition of Klein’s deductive talent leads to joint investigations, subtly elevating Klein’s reputation in official circles.

  • JC

    Jurgen Cooperally

    Provides legal counsel that becomes increasingly crucial as Klein’s activities skirt the edges of the law.

  • LM

    Leonard Mitchellally

    From fellow Nighthawk to occasional ally, their relationship is marked by lingering trust despite Klein’s hidden identities.

  • M

    Marically

    A pragmatic alliance formed during missions against the Apostle of Desire, relying on Maric’s combat prowess.

  • MJ

    Mike Josephally

    A journalistic contact whose investigations in the East Borough intersect with Klein’s, providing both information and cover.

  • ON

    Old Neilmentor

    Klein’s late mentor whose teachings on mysticism continue to influence his methods and cautionary worldview.

  • S

    Sharronally

    A cooperative partnership in missions involving the Apostle of Desire and the Amon family tomb, marked by mutual, if reserved, respect.

  • TD

    Talim Dumontacquaintance

    A casual card-club acquaintance whose death draws Klein into deeper intrigues, marking a turning point in his involvement with noble affairs.

  • F

    Fryeally

    Former Nighthawk colleague whose shared history provides Klein with a lingering sense of camaraderie amid shifting alliances.

  • R

    Rozanneally

    Former Nighthawk colleague whose lighthearted presence contrasts with Klein’s growing burdens, symbolizing the normal life he left behind.

  • S

    Soniaally

    Former colleague whose shared history offers Klein a thread of continuity amid his shifting identities.

  • IZ

    Ince Zangwilladversary

    Transforms from a shadowy adversary into Klein’s primary target for revenge, driving much of his early motivation and risk-taking.

  • TC

    Trissy Cheekadversary

    A dangerous Demoness adversary whose schemes Klein actively opposes, foreshadowing larger conflicts with the Demoness Sect.

Story so far

  1. BOOK 2Lord of Mysteries, Volume 2: Faceless
    • Klein is introduced as a black-haired, brown-eyed Nighthawk with a formal Victorian style, investigating mysteries in Tingen.
    • He joins and secretly leads the Tarot Club, recruiting members such as Audrey Hall, Alger Wilson, and Derrick Berg.
    • Klein’s former captain Dunn Smith and mentor Old Neil die during catastrophic events, deepening his resolve for revenge against Ince Zangwill.
    • He forms a close alliance with Azik Eggers, who saves his life and shares ancient secrets with him.
    • Klein begins balancing his dual life as both a dutiful brother to Benson and Melissa and a covert operative entangled with dangerous factions.

Key events

  1. Book 2
    Ch. 1
    Klein Arrives in BacklundKlein Moretti, using the alias Sherlock Moriarty, arrives in the fog-choked capital of Backlund after digesting the Clown potion, planning to infiltrate local Beyonder circles.
  2. Book 2
    Ch. 3
    First Tarot Club Meeting in BacklundKlein convenes the Tarot Club meeting where Alger delivers nineteen pages of Roselle's diary, revealing the Fourth Epoch's War of the Four Emperors and the Laws of Beyonder Characteristics.
  3. Book 2
    Ch. 8
    Successful Sacrifice RitualAlger Wilson successfully completes the first sacrificial ritual aboard the Sonia Sea, opening a mystical portal to offer the Rainbow Salamander's pituitary gland to The Fool.
  4. Book 2
    Ch. 9
    Audrey Advances to TelepathistAudrey Hall successfully advances to Sequence 8 Telepathist using the Rainbow Salamander pituitary gland obtained through the sacrificial ritual.
  5. Book 2
    Ch. 13
    Xio Discovers the Roselle SymbolXio Derecha accidentally recites Klein's honorific name while examining a slip of paper hidden in a book from Viscount Glaint's library, triggering a connection to the gray fog.
  6. Book 2
    Ch. 15
    Klein Kills MeursaultMeursault, an enforcer of the Zmanger gang sent by the Intis ambassador, ambushes Klein at his home, leading to a deadly fight where Klein kills him with a contract template.
  7. Book 2
    Ch. 37
    Assassination of Intis Ambassador BakerlandBakerland Jean Madan, the Intis ambassador and intelligence chief, is assassinated by a Pastor from the Aurora Order during a ball at the Intis embassy.
  8. Book 2
    Ch. 38
    Klein Kills RosagoRosago, a Sequence 5 Manipulator of the Seer pathway sent by the Intis ambassador, attempts to assassinate Klein but is killed using a Vil Language talisman and revolver.
  9. Book 2
    Ch. 47
    Klein's Investigation of the Underground Tudor RuinsKlein explores ancient Fourth Epoch Tudor ruins beneath Backlund, discovering statues of the six orthodox deities, two thrones of equal authority, and a sealed evil spirit.
  10. Book 2
    Ch. 75
    Death of LanevusKlein, masked as the Clown, pursues and kills Lanevus in the sewers after Lanevus's failed attempt to become the vessel for the True Creator's descent.
  11. Book 2
    Ch. 83
    Klein Advances to MagicianKlein successfully prepares and consumes the Sequence 7 Magician potion, gaining nine swift-cast spells including Damage Transfer, Burning Jump, and Air Bullets.
  12. Book 2
    Ch. 83
    The Blood Moon and Fors's DistressA blood-red full moon rises weeks early, causing Fors Wall to writhe in agony from lunar whispers and Sir Door's howls, nearly driving her to lose control.
  13. Book 2
    Ch. 85
    Fors Joins the Tarot ClubFors Wall, in distress during the blood moon, recites Klein's honorific name and is transported to the gray fog, where she joins the Tarot Club as The Magician.
  14. Book 2
    Ch. 104
    Klein's First Rule of a MagicianAfter nearly entering a dangerous situation unprepared at 32 Verdi Street, Klein establishes his first rule: 'Never act without preparation.'
  15. Book 2
    Ch. 107
    Klein Steals the Emperor CardKlein infiltrates the Royal Museum and successfully steals the marker containing the Emperor Card of Blasphemy, escaping a confrontation with a high-sequence Beyonder.
  16. Book 2
    Ch. 133
    Battle at the Abandoned West Balam DockKlein, Sharron, and Maric ambush Steve and his allies at an abandoned dock, resulting in a fierce battle involving explosives, the Solar Brooch, and supernatural abilities.
  17. Book 2
    Ch. 211
    Assassination of Duke Pallas NeganDuke Pallas Negan is assassinated by the Apostle of Desire (Jason Beria) during an intimate encounter, with the murder commissioned by the Twilight Hermit Order.
  18. Book 2
    Ch. 213
    Klein Kills the Apostle of DesireKlein ambushes and kills the Apostle of Desire (Jason Beria) in the sewers using the Dark Emperor card and Holy Light, learning about the Twilight Hermit Order's goal of resurrecting the Original Creator.
  19. Book 2
    Ch. 233
    Discovery of the Amon Family TombThe Machinery Hivemind explores the ancient Fourth Epoch Amon family tomb, discovering the Portrait Frame, Amon's empty coffin, and a mural depicting Amon and Adam as infants.
  20. Book 2
    Ch. 237
    Klein Advances to FacelessKlein successfully brews and consumes the Sequence 6 Faceless potion using the pituitary gland of a Thousand-Faced Hunter and the Human-Skin Shadow characteristic.
  21. Book 2
    Ch. 254
    Emlyn White Joins the Tarot ClubEmlyn White, a Sanguine vampire, performs a ritual to pray to The Fool and is transported to the gray fog, where he joins the Tarot Club as The Moon after revealing Sanguine history.
  22. Book 2
    Ch. 256
    Klein Meets Trissy CheekKlein encounters Trissy in a carriage outside the Red Rose Manor, where she reveals she has been renamed Trissy Cheek and is being manipulated by the Primordial Demoness.
  23. Book 2
    Ch. 262
    The Great Smog of BacklundLady Despair initiates the Great Smog of Backlund, releasing poisonous fog that kills over 20,000 people in the East Borough, dock area, and factory district to advance her Demoness of Despair potion.

Book 2: Lord of Mysteries, Volume 2: Faceless

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