Overview

In the dim, echoing chambers beneath the grand citadel of Khepresh lies the Torture Dungeon, a realm of pain and despair. Here, the strongest wills are broken, and secrets are extracted from the most resolute hearts. This manifest serves as a comprehensive guide for those who oversee and operate within these chambers, ensuring that every method employed is precise, effective, and in accordance with the ancient practices of our forebears.

Sections

1) Philosophy of Torture

a. The Essence of Pain

b. The Art of Interrogation

c. Psychological vs. Physical Torture

d. The Ethics and Limits

2) Inventory

a. Tools of the Trade

1. Iron Maiden

2. Rack

3. Scavenger's Daughter

4. Thumbscrews

5. Branding Irons

b. Consumables

1. Oils and Salves

2. Poisons and Antidotes

3. Herbs for Healing and Sustenance

c. Restraints

1. Chains and Shackles

2. Leather Straps

3. Cages and Cells

3) Techniques and Procedures

a. Interrogation Protocols

1. Establishing Dominance

2. Extracting Information

3. Recording Confessions

b. Physical Torture Methods

1. Whipping and Beating

2. Stretching and Crushing

3. Burning and Branding

c. Psychological Torture Methods

1. Sensory Deprivation

2. Mock Executions

3. Sleep Deprivation

4) Anatomy of Pain

a. Understanding the Human Body

b. Pressure Points and Vulnerabilities

c. Maximizing Pain While Minimizing Damage

5) Daily Operations

a. Schedule and Rotations

b. Morning Preparations

c. Interrogation Sessions

d. Evening Clean-up

e. Maintenance of Equipment

f. Care and Feeding of Prisoners

g. Record Keeping and Reporting

6) Case Studies

a. Historical Examples of Effective Torture

b. Analysis of High-Profile Interrogations

c. Lessons Learned from Failures