@ everyone

[techmaturgy]

[Viktor’s familiar, hurried script appears once again on its own. Without someone helping to facilitate the post, he is straight to the point, much as he was some months ago, announcing the location of the kidnapped Summoned.]

I’m well aware that most of us are occupied with the hostile creatures descending on various locations across the continent. However:

I’m more concerned with the nature of these phenomena and am currently improving the devices that the Academy will use to take measurements from the rifts. When I’m finished, the data will be more accurate than what the Cadens scientists could gather on their own. If there are similar efforts in the other factions, it is in our best interests to collaborate. I have theories of my own, as well.

[That’s, you know, the hint to pony up some intel.]

In the meantime, for those of you in the Free Cities who might be venturing to the rifts, I will need an escort. I would prefer to collect the readings myself, but I’m willing to part with one of the devices provided you are responsible with it. That may allow us to cover more ground.

As always, if you are in need of equipment or repairs, my workshop is open (unless I’m examining the rifts, in which case I’ll handle inquiries when I return).

- V

[ooc: here is a little bit about what Viktor has going on! for additional plotting/convergence of plots, hit me up on plurk at whitticus or discord at whitticus.]

Comments

[ushiri]

Thorne never makes much known unless we ask them ourselves. Don't mistake that for a lack of interest on their part.

[ Anything to do with the Singularity is high up on their agenda. They just generally don't see a reason to share without prompting.

And hey, guess who's feeling well enough to respond on here now! ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

I think I know who to tap for this, so I'll handle it.

You better still be resting.

[ushiri]

I am resting. I am well rested.

[ With some gargoyle statues on the wall. It's very peaceful up here right now, he promises. ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

If you need anything let me know. I'll keep you in the loop.

[ushiri]

Thank you.

[sleepfan]

That is the best way to operate.

It sounds like Istredd has the official channels handled.

Private to Kyle:

But I'd like my own information. I am not sure I trust Thorne's.

private;

[ushiri]

They'll withhold whatever they deem unnecessary for us to know.

Will you go to a rift yourself?

Private foreva

[sleepfan]

I will, yes.

Even if they do share information with us, they may not tell us the truth.

[ushiri]

Maybe. But as usual it's generally all we have to go on when it comes to most information we would prefer to get ourselves.

Let me know what you find. And be careful relying on your natural abilities to defend yourself.

[ that's how he got got ]

[sleepfan]

I will share my notes with you and also place them in Horizon.

Is that a general warning or one specific to this particular time?

[ushiri]

Let's say both. I've encountered issues with my own abilities with creatures native to Abraxas, and now with these rift beasts.

[ Not something he'd easily admit, normally. But he'd rather not see anyone end up blindsided like he was. ]

[sleepfan]

I appreciate the information and will take steps to ensure that I have additional plans for fleeing should the need arise.

[Linhardt is not the type to stick around and fight something that outclasses him. He has a survival instinct.]