TO: EVERYONE (Posted in morning)

[magicalarchaeologist]

To the Summoned –

Right then, sorry to blast this into all of your eyeballs first thing on this fine morning, but it seemed like the sort of thing most of us would be interested in discussing. We’ll get right to the point.

Some new nonsense is happening with the Singularity. A few weeks ago, Dion and I paid it a visit on the Horizon side. I didn’t offend it but we didn’t get much out of it. In light of recent events, we’ve gone back, and it seems as if it’s feeling a bit more lively now.

In our initial meeting, the only feeling, if one can call it, was a sort of vague recognition of us, particularly so when I made mention of our potential future. My personal experience with the Singularity is quite limited; however, other experiences indicate this is not unusual. What is unusual is this new state of the monolith as of now, a sort of alert consciousness.

Istredd’s taken it upon himself to do some proper follow up, so we’ll let him get on with what he’s found.

The Dimming happens on December 21st of every year but the Singularity starts waning throughout the month of December. It is dormant on that day, enough that people can visit in person. I've been there twice. It is the natural cycle of the Singularity. Cid saying it's feeling a bit more lively is deeply concerning, it is supposed to be slowing down right now.

After hearing about the tremors causing havoc on the outskirts of the crater, I decided to investigate. I had a suspicion. Going inside of the crater around the Singularity kills the natives of this world. We are instead thrown into the Horizon. Many of us experienced that in April during the collective vision we had, when our territories threw us in there.

I am sorry to say my worry was well-founded. The tremors from the Singularity pushed into the territories and the crater has taken ground. I recommend that no one from the Summoned investigate closely. For right now we don't know if this is reflective of what's to come or just a strange one-time incident. I don't want anyone to panic, but we should keep an eye on it.

I currently do not have an answer as to how to stop it or how to force it into dormancy. I know that there are people in our community who have a connection to it. If you could approach it and see if it will communicate anything worthwhile, or see if there is a way to calm it, that might be helpful.

For now, I would recommend those who are near the base of the crater give it adequate leeway. From the amount of power it appears to hold still, we can only estimate it will continue to grow.


[OOC: Purple is Cid, blue is Istredd, gold is Dion.]

Comments

[judgmentbolts]

My apologies for reminding you to have something to drink every now and again.

[techmaturgy]

You have more important things to worry about. Have you spoken to the Singularity before now?

[judgmentbolts]

I can worry about lots of things all at once. If those cheekbones of yours get any sharper, you'll become a workplace hazard.

This was only my second time trying to speak to it directly. I can't say I was always interested in becoming the best of friends. Have you spoken to it?

[ushiri]

[ who this man ]

[techmaturgy]

[dont worry about it]

[techmaturgy]

No. I haven't sought it out in that way. If it wants something from us, it seems to know how to get it, regardless.

[judgmentbolts]

That's something we agree on — though I'll admit, I was hoping our little visits would be more fruitful.

I don't want to assume that the worst will come to pass, but if we can't find anything further... You and I should discuss preparations.

Still not here

[ushiri]

[ cheekbones and plans.... ]

[magicalarchaeologist]

[calm down kyle.]

[techmaturgy]

As much as I'd rather not entertain leaving the workshop behind, you may be right.

[judgmentbolts]

With any luck, it won't come to that... but if it does, we'll be glad to have prepared for it.

[cryptsleeper]

You're not going to win that fight. Trust me on this.

[judgmentbolts]

Sounds like the weary voice of experience.

Unfortunately for everyone involved, I'm quite stubborn... or irritating, depending on who you ask.

[cryptsleeper]

If pierogi can't pull it off, I don't think anything you do can.

I've met Viktor, so I know the correct answer is "irritating."

[judgmentbolts]

Not even pierogi? Now that's dire.

I suppose it's a part of my charm — keeps things interesting.

[techmaturgy]

[well, since you're both going to talk about his eating habits, or lack thereof,]

I'm working on learning how to photosynthesize. Like a plant.

[cryptsleeper]

[oh this is about to get so stupid.]

Should I call Jaskier in for a consult? Maybe his plant magic can help.

[techmaturgy]

Can he replace my metabolic system? Otherwise I'm not interested.

[cryptsleeper]

I think that may be some years off.

[techmaturgy]

Is that a challenge?

[cointosser]

I can't say I've done it before, but I believe there's an old adage about how everything worth doing is excessively difficult. However, I will admit combining my Chaos with the innards of plants, so far, has been making them toxic over anything else. I don't suppose you mind having poisonous sap for blood?

[techmaturgy]

I'd rather not. I assume you're not trying to produce toxic plants?

[ushiri]

You'll still need to be watered.

[techmaturgy]

Is that going to be your job?

[ushiri]

Would you like it to be?