to: everyone

[unwings]

Hello, Summoned.

All of us benefit from taking our own steps to investigate the nature of the Singularity — its origin, purpose, and connection to the supernatural powers, ancient legends and gods that came before these warring factions.

We’re an objective third party, or should be. [ those of us not full tilt assimilated already ] We have no real stake in this war, but hold the privilege of close contact with the artifact. I believe we’d be better served sharing information between us, than relying on parties in conflict using us as soldiers to give honest, unbiased reports.

Would any, from any faction, who’ve learned more details than the public provides be willing to share that, in the safety of the Horizon? Or collaborate to seek out these histories ourselves?


Summoned residing in Solvunn territory — would you speak on your faction’s knowledge of the Old Gods?

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[sorser]

Fully healed, no injuries since. I appreciate the concern, but I hope I didn’t give you the impression that I’m an accident-prone sorcerer, running into walls and falling down castle stairs while you’re away.

[unwings]

No, of course not, you seem well capable of bipedal balance, Dr. Strange. [ probably meant as humor but, yknow, text ]

I’m concerned about those Summoned who’ve formed a solid allegiance to their factions. The potential of sharing sensitive information with a militant local, or turning us in for fraternizing with the enemy could be disastrous.

[sorser]

[Right. Tricky business, and unfortunately no real way to get around it if he truly wants to open the floor up to everyone involved.]

You’ll just have to spin it that everyone’s more interested in learning the truth behind the Singularity instead of promoting one viewpoint over another. Not everyone will be on board by default, but I’d like to think getting to the heart of the issue is universally appealing.

That’s about as much advice as I can give you, though. There’s no getting around anyone who wants to blow the whistle on a cross-factional exchange of info. Individuals will just have to go in knowing the risk.

[unwings]

Well. There's telepathy.

[ skirting on unethical here, but his track record for these calls isn't great. ]

[sorser]

[Okay.]

And what did you have in mind, exactly?

[No pun intended.]

[unwings]

It'd require consent, but I could pre-screen those who meet with us for dubious intent?

Though any change of heart after the fact is out of our hands, and it's been my experience that humans are deeply averse to mind reading.

[ look, it's a long shot but he's brainstorming here. ]

[sorser]

Most people don’t like others poking around in their heads, no.

Anyway, a screening process feels like a moot point when the people you turn away still know that you’re gathering up others to talk about the Singularity. Right?

[unwings]

True. They'd lack any proof, but that's not always required for accusations like this in paranoid nations.

Sam Wilson's also mentioned those unwilling to remain neutral. He's been here longer than most, perhaps he can give us some names to avoid.

[sorser]

Sam's from my world. I trust him. Any information he gives you is worth your trust, too.

Either way, I'm just saying it's a risky venture, one that's inherently dangerous for a lot of reasons. But still worth trying.