sixty-seventh labyrinth

[lord_wizard]

[Filtered away from First Gens]

Residents, if I may have your attention. Ino brought it up, but I am going to make it official...

There will be an expedition, starting a week from yesterday, headed for the region of the map labeled as Terra Haute, hopefully with the goal of discovering the source of the earthquake.. If you are interested in coming along, start making preparations now.

Should you be new to Paradisa, or simply are not aware for some reason, past expeditions can be read about on this page [He transcribes the page # of Lois' report]. In fact, if any of you haven’t read that, I encourage you to do so. These expeditions are essential to our understanding of this world, and may aid us in the long run in achieving freedom. Whether or not that interests you personally, there will be need of any persons with survival or wilderness skills, persons with the ability to fight, if need be, and persons who can help investigate and catalog whatever might be found. Keep in mind that most of the journey will be within the region of the Dead Zone - meaning no magic, abilities, or advanced technology can operate there. So do keep that in mind if your skills or health depends on such. However, it appears Terra Haute, if we get that far, is actually on the outside edge of the ring. While that’s certainly good for some of us, it will also open us up to more varied dangers once we are there.

Route and method of travel are still to be determined, so I can’t tell you that, but if you have any other questions, I will attempt to answer them.

In other matters - for all my Chimera members and any interested parties - I’m calling a meeting for Saturday afternoon, in order to address possible future projects, status of any personal research, and on a pertinent note, what we might be able to do to ameliorate the damage caused by the quake. If there is anyone out there who is not yet part of us, and has any sort of magical ability, you are welcome to join us. Even if you do not wish to join permanently, a helping hand will certainly be appreciated, and I believe we can do the most good if we put our heads together.

((ooc: There will be a log up Saturday for the Chimera meeting. Anyone is welcome to drop in, though it at some point be interrupted by the Samkranti stains appearing, though naturally joining it on that will be optional))

Comments

written

[last_rat_standing]

When you say "advanced technology" does that include firearms?

dictated

[lord_wizard]

Specify the type of firearm.

[kungfuwitch]

[Phoebe might be sounding more tired and a wee bit more stressed than usual]

I'll be there, Felix.

[lord_wizard]

Glad to hear it.

[Filtered to Phoebe]

Was the damage at your apartment bad?

[radiantwingedone]

[ Duke wonders if he ought go come up with a symbol for 'I'll show up, just don't have anything else to say'. Another time- ]

Will try to figure out if there is something I can repurpose to help in that.

[lord_wizard]

Much appreciated, Duke. I will see you then.

[cyan_maid]

I'm definitely coming on the expedition. I'll have to make some time to read those reports though.

[lord_wizard]

More people should certainly, but...how old are you?

[strangewonders]

You can count me in for the meeting, but not the expedition, I'm afraid. As fascinating as it will be, I'm sure.

[lord_wizard]

Not up to a trek in the wild, Howl? [Because this is the reason he figures the man won't go.]

[psych0p0mps]

i will be there of course
the expedition i mean not the magic meeting

[lord_wizard]

Very well.

Did you manage to sort out things at the outpost?

[encryptedlock]

I'll be going on the expedition. Personally I have to wonder if this "edge of the Dead Zone" thing is bullshit or not, but this should be a good way to measure it.

[lord_wizard]

True enough. It is far enough out that the accuracy of the map might be affected, though it's never been egregiously wrong before that I know of.

[kid_apocalypse]

Hey, this sounds like fun! [Yeah, you heard him right. Evan has a very strange definition of "fun".] I won't be able to carry much out in the Dead Zone, since I'm only 14, but if we can get beyond the barrier, my powers should come in handy for whatever we find out there. I'll set aside some time to read the report, and start packing a survival bag for the trip.

[lord_wizard]

I can't guarantee about the borders of the Dead Zone. That's just what it appears from the map. It's not something I would encourage from someone your age.

[Felix]

[delincuente]

[A someone hesitant and uncomfortable answer in reply to the Chimera comment.]

So this Chimera thing. What kind of a "helping hand" are you looking for?

[Alex]

[lord_wizard]

[Oh this girl. He'd almost forgotten about her. Certainly had given up on her being of use, so this inquiry comes as a slight surprise]

Well, I suppose that depends on what we come up with and what you can do. Helping with repairs and preventing further collapse. Perhaps healing or providing supplies to the townsfolk. All possibilities.

dictated

[eaglet]

[His tone is neutral and not at all accusing -- he's honestly just curious.]

Why have none explored this area before? Is moving through the Dead Zone so draining?

dictated forever

[lord_wizard]

Well, there are lots of reasons for that. Expeditions have only been happening for the last few years, and not more than one or two in any one year. It's a large distance to cover, and more so in the Dead Zone, given that many people here are not accustomed to living in the wilderness and who have abilities which don't function out there, which, trust me, is rather disconcerting. Even then, there's a certain pull the castle puts on you the further out you go. Resources can also be hard to come by. Most of what is out there is not edible, or can't readily be identified as such, so it forces anyone traveling out there to carry a lot of supplies.

dictated

[hellshaped]

[Looking over the report... he's never actually read the whole thing because reading is terrible, but he skims for information about the place mentioned.]

Are we sure it's outside the power ring?

dictated forever

[lord_wizard]

As certain as we can be, but going from the map the location is labeled rather firmly outside of the area. I suppose we can't know for certain until we get there.

[theabjectauthor]

I volunteer my investigative and cataloguing skills ... as well as Raine Sage's notes, if they might be useful. I found them, earlier this week ... but recent events have kept me too busy to share them with everyone as of yet.

[lord_wizard]

Ah, so that's where those wound up. Yes, I think they will. I was disappointed that the Professor herself wouldn't be going, based on her experience alone with these matters, but I am quite happy to know you are taking up her mantel, so to speak.

[filtered, text]

[lioneyed]

Does this mean you're actually feeling sorry about something?

[Thamuris]

[lord_wizard]

[There's something like an audible wince once he puts two and two together, and recalls what it was his last words to Thamuris were. Realizing that he's still angry and he hasn't noticed is worse still.]

It would not be the first time...

Thamuris, about what I said....

[lonenoble]

You can count me in for the Expedition. It's been a while.

[lord_wizard]

For myself as well. I suppose I don't have to ask if you have experience.

[kethedammit]

So we going on another journey, huh?

[lord_wizard]

[Whoops. Another thing he failed to bring up.]

Voluntarily, this time at least. But you don't...you don't have to. I'm not entirely certain if I'm going myself, but I wanted to be sure it was going to happen. Nothing much does around here, without prodding.

[ voice ]

[wishmadeinfire]

Shall I begin packing our things?

[lord_wizard]

[His response is terse and businesslike]

I can handle my own affairs, thank you.

dictated (late like WHOA sorry)

[bow_of_the_galadhrim]

I intend to join the expedition. Thank you for the information regarding past expeditions.

[lord_wizard]

You're quite welcome. I figured it was in the best interest of all if all volunteers were properly informed of what they might be getting into.