to: all

[techmaturgy]

[There are two sets of handwriting here–one careful, deliberate, the other slightly hastier. Still the message is fairly coordinated, and it’s not hard to imagine that the two people willing these words into existence are probably doing so from the same place (because they are).]

Hello everyone, I hope you're all having a good day. My name is Jayce Talis and I have a business in Cadens with my partner Viktor. We're inventors and scientists back home, and we've adjusted to life here creating a variety of objects that might be of interest to people. I'm a blacksmith so primarily my work involves blades, tools, both regular ones and multi-tools, shields, canes, and collapsible versions of everything I make as a family expertise.

[Viktor, for his part, is a bit more to-the-point.]

We’re also in the business of custom projects. Given an idea, I’m reasonably certain we would be able to bring almost anything from concept to completion. Within reason, of course–we’re still working under certain technological limitations, but if a particular tool or device is of interest to you, it’s worth describing to us. We’ll see what we can do.

We wanted to let people in Cadens know that you can come to us and request what you're looking for. We give 15% off everything for the Summoned, but if you're new to the area and can't pay, you can consider anything on loan until you can save up. No hurry, we know it's hard to get started. Unfortunately we're not 100% sure if they'll let us ship these things to the other locations right now, but if that changes we'll let you know. Sorry.

Something that’s also of interest to us is the general working conditions of the mines in Cadens. We have a few ideas for basic improvements and increased safety, but any work we do will require the removal of outdated equipment. Unsurprisingly, the government is not necessarily keen on funding such an endeavor.

So what we're hoping for are volunteers in Cadens who are willing to do some heavy lifting with us to get the dangerous old machinery out of there. It is a volunteer situation although we'd be happy to make you something in thanks.

If there is interest, Jayce and I plan to extend an invitation to our domain, to exchange notes. A meeting of the minds, of sorts, for those of us who are more scientifically-inclined.

We'd really love to pick the minds of fellow scientists, inventors, or tech experts from all locations.

Thank you for your time!

Comments

[wiedzminka]

Tell me more about the mines.

[techmaturgy]

We expressed interest in the industry so the Academy let us visit. The conditions were...adequate.

[It's possible, even through handwriting, to determine that Viktor might have some Personal Investment in this.]

Still, it was easy to see where improvements might be made, when it comes to safety.

[philancer]

How dangerous - and how heavy - are we talking here?

[ Being brand new here, Sylvain has been trying to figure out a solution on how to best arm himself again. Working in trade for it doesn't sound like that bad a deal, if this is all it sounds to be. ]

[hextechhead]

It's mostly dangerous because it's getting in the way of everything else. It will be cumbersome to get out of there, but the pieces themselves are not dangerous. Just getting them out may be. Some of them would take at least two strong people to carry out, and we may need more than that on a few. If it was easy to move, they would've already done it themselves. But if a team can get together for this, we should be able to get it done!

[techmaturgy]

To add: we're not asking anyone to do this unassisted. Rigging simple pulley systems, etc. to aid in the removal is part of the plan.

[carmesi]

[she can take a moment out of her Shame And Guilt Era to message two of her favorite people here—]

Congratulations to you both.

[hextechhead]

Thank you, Wanda. So far so good.

[techmaturgy]

I didn't realize congratulations were in order.

[tobeclosetohim]

[ Everything about this is something Jo wants to know more about. ]

I'm interested. In your loan programming and maybe even your volunteering, if you've got some more details on it before a girl signs her soul away to people she hasn't met.

[techmaturgy]

Unfortunate. We only deal in souls.

[/s]

[hextechhead]

He's being sarcastic.

Anyway what happened was at the Art Walk that recently happened, there was a sculptor who mentioned that the mining conditions here were not good and he made some of his art based on their old scraps. We investigated and while the mines weren't as bad that we saw (probably planned that way but) there is definitely old equipment in there that was just abandoned. It's made it harder to walk in there and is rusting away. The city won't handle it themselves because they consider the time and money too much for right now. They said we were allowed to do it ourselves if we could get the help.

We are hoping to move it out for them, giving the scrap to local merchants or selling it elsewhere, and then the next plan is to come up with better tools for them. But we can't do that until we first make their conditions safer.

[thunders]

WERE I NOT IN SOLVUNN, I WOULD GLADLY OFFER AID IN YOUR ENDEAVORS.

I HAVE SOME FRIENDS IN CADENS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED - PERHAPS YOU CAN SPEAK TO STEVE ROGERS?

[techmaturgy]

Oh, I know Steve. He already moves all of my boxes.

[hextechhead]

Thank you, Thor, yes I was hoping to get Steve's help, although Viktor is more likely to taunt him with box talk so he'll handle it.

[godshattering]

[ He might not be the strongest in Cadens by a long shot, but - a mine adventure? Somewhere new to explore? Learning more about what Jayce and Viktor do?

Claude's response is as close to immediate as it can get. ]

You guys just name when and where, and I'll be there to help.

[hextechhead]

Thank you, we appreciate it! If we get enough people it'll probably be a very easy experience.

[techmaturgy]

Thank you, Claude. We'll let you know as soon as we're a little more organized.

In the meantime, how are you adjusting?

[nadine_he_loves]

I won't be much help in moving heavy things, but good luck. It's a good thing you guys are doing.

And I'll have some business for you in the future.

[hextechhead]

You'll be with us in spirit. And that sounds promising, you know I'm always happy to help you, study buddy.

[monomachy]

I'd be happy to help with the mines in any way I can. Will you want to keep any of the old machinery?

[she needs to know how careful to be with it ok]

[hextechhead]

Thank you, Diana, I was hoping you'd volunteer. We will probably need to keep it intact. I think we'll be offering scrap that we can't use to other blacksmiths and merchants, and possibly selling the better stuff, it really depends on what we get. If nothing is salvageable, we'll figure out how to get rid of it safely.

[catholica]

Thank you again for the walking stick you were able to make me.
It's working very well.

I don't know how much help I'd be with moving things considering
But I might have some more work for you in the future
Custom projects.

[hextechhead]

I'm glad to hear it's working, Matt. Definitely let one of us know if you have more projects you'd like help with.

[warfed]

[Petra, being among the newly summoned, is glad to see a way to make herself useful— and potentially arm herself properly in the process.]

If you are needing strength, I am having lots of it! I would be happy to be helping you with your lifting and moving, especially if it means it will make it possible for me to be acquiring a blade from you afterwards.

[hextechhead]

Hello, and yes, I would be happy to talk about a blade with you in exchange for some help. I have many already made but if you have anything precise you need, just come in and let me know.

[assembles]

I see that Thor's already volunteered me.

[ Unlike some people, Steve will be polite and not interject into the middle of that conversation, but he's clocked it. ]

I'm happy to help. Jayce and I have already had a conversation about the mines and how something needs to be done.

[techmaturgy]

Yes, it was very thoughtful of him, given your proficiency with heavy objects.

This makes how many members of your team, now?

[supersoldier]

I'm willing to help with the mines during my time off-duty.

And in the future, I might like to discuss the schematics for a new sword. If you're not already overburdened with requests.

[techmaturgy]

We prefer to be busy. Feel free to stop by the workshop any time.

How are you otherwise? I'm pleased to report that I believe I've solved any further missing bird issues.

[itookashot]

But what if I just want to show up to annoy everyone?

I'm kidding of course, well, half kidding. I'll annoy people AND carry things.

[techmaturgy]

If you cross the threshold of "too annoying", I reserve the right to throw you out.

[shadowthief]

I don't have much in way of brute strength, but I'd like to help if I can.
-Inej

[techmaturgy]

Neither do I. We'll find something for you to do, I'm sure.