Log 082

[ruin_mania]

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As some of you may recall, there's been an expedition planned for some time now. However, between rapid world changes and the recent silence of its proposer, we've yet to set a date for departure.

The destination is a place on the map called Lastlook, of which a painting was found in the room hidden deep in the Insolitus. Aradia Megido has been organizing this trip, but another troll [she didn't catch your name, Kanaya] informed us she was quite unconscious. Should she not regain consciousness soon, I'll be happy to take over whatever organization she has already planned. The trip is expected to take two or three weeks, as much of it is to take place outside the powered zone. I would strongly recommend bringing a mount on this trip, and as it appears to be a, er, seaport, it wouldn't hurt to have some skill with watercraft as well.

If anyone has any questions, I'll be glad to answer what I can.

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[inafadingcrown]

Thank you, Raine. [A soft hum] This is the first I have heard of this painting.

[ruin_mania]

It may still be on display on the upper floor of the western outpost, if you'd like to take a look. Many of the objects we found in that room had unique abilities, though I don't know if that one's power was ever discovered.

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[wilder]

Ahahaha, sounds like a fun time~!

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[ruin_mania]

Would you like to join us, Zelos? It's been some time since I was on a journey of any length.

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[ino]

Unconscious ... really?

Well, thanks for the info, Raine. If you need any help, let me know.

[ruin_mania]

Yes, well, you know how people get here. Likely she'll wake up with new memories of home. Honestly, though, if this were to happen in my own world I'd be seriously concerned for peoples' physical and mental strength. It cannot be healthy to be in a coma.

Certainly. Do you plan to join us, Ino?

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[secondchances]

Mysterious painting and a trip out into the wilderness? I'm in.

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[ruin_mania]

Excellent. The more the merrier, I always say.

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[alwaysaquestion]

Are you looking for volunteers?

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[ruin_mania]

Oh, always. I feel the more of us who know what this world has to offer outside the castle's walls, the better off we'll all be.

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[detectivegenius]

I'm interested in coming along, if that's alright.

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[ruin_mania]

Yes, of course it should be. Are you familiar with traveling outside the bounds of civilization, hmm?

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[waterproofed]

I know she was conducting interviews and stuff to make sure everyone coming could handle whatever was out there. I don't know how far she got with them.

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[ruin_mania]

Hmm. Well, I hadn't been interviewed yet, so it's likely the whole list hasn't been finished at the very least. Though really if someone comes along who cannot handle any of it, there's no reason they couldn't turn back.

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[ardor]

It's been planned? First I'm hearing about it. Either way, count me in.

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[ruin_mania]

We'll be glad to have you - there has been some information, but not terribly much so far. All we really know is that we're headed toward the southwest.

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[polar]

Powered zone?

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[ruin_mania]

Ah--yes, has no one filled you in on this? A week or so journey out by foot, magic, innate abilities, and technology more complicated than simple steam power becomes useless and inaccessible. That's known as the Dead Zone, while a certain radius around the castle is the powered zone. The Dead Zone is one of the largest barriers to exploration, since airships and other models of quick travel become useless.

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[ninjainviolet]

Would it be possible for me to join?

[She needs something like this.]

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[ruin_mania]

Of course it would, Sheena. I'm well aware you're accustomed to journeying.

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[cloakand_danger]

It's been much too long since I've been on one of these. It's a shame Iota left with Kratos, he'd probably have been big enough to ride as a mount by this time.

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[ruin_mania]

Mmm, no doubt. [She remembers Lloyd riding on Noishe quite a lot, after all.] Though in any case we'll be glad to have you, Yuan. I'm not entirely sure what to expect on this trip - which is part of the draw, naturally.

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[teratologist]

I realize I was not, or perhaps the previous version of myself was, but I have not been involved in this. But I am extraordinarily excited at the idea of it. I do have rather a number of years dealing with dangerous expeditions and could lend much if needed, and happily so.

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[ruin_mania]

Well, I'm certainly glad to hear that. I don't see any reason you couldn't join us, though I still don't know exactly when we'll be departing.

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[lord_wizard]

While I don't plan on going myself, I spoke to Lois a little about making that trip some time ago. You might also want to bringing boats, or constructing them inside the Dead Zone. There is a river that can be used to expedite the trip, and once you reach Lastlook, could be stored for later trips down the coast.

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[ruin_mania]

Mmm, yes, Rin said something about boats. I won't be using them myself, but I'll be certain to pass the idea along. [Really, the castle puts them on boats far too often for Raine's liking.]

Though I did also hear something about larger ships at the pier up north? Do you suppose those could be sailed around, assuming we find safe harbor down there? That might be quite an adventure for the, ah, nautically-minded.

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[unnaturalpause]

As long as we do not have a repeat of the weather last year, I think I will join you, if you do not mind that is.

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[ruin_mania]

Was it bad, then? Are there any extra preparations we should make? [Someone was running around training Pokemon last year.]

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[youfallback]

I know a few who would be interested in the expedition, but we hadn't heard about it until now.

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[ruin_mania]

[Raine's getting the impression it wasn't very well advertised, though she hopes Aradia won't mind the publicity.]

It should be quite interesting, and I don't see why you all shouldn't be able to come. Provided you're experienced in Dead Zone camping, of course.

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[cricketycricket]

I remember the painting well ... though I didn't know Aradia was ... ah, out of commission, so to speak. Goodness. ... Have you any idea what's happened to her?

[ruin_mania]

I assume it's the same as usually happens in the castle - some knock upon the head and then they're out for some time.

Will you be joining us as well, then, Doctor? We'd certainly appreciate the company, though I'll understand if you're otherwise occupied.

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[wizard_redfive]

[Dairine has... mixed feelings about the expedition, doubly so since she's just recently gotten off loss. But putting that issue aside for the moment in lieu of more important matters.]

Aradia too? [Damn, her friends are dropping like flies lately.]

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[ruin_mania]

I'm afraid so. I do hope she'll be all right.

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[loisfuckinglane]

Need any help?

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[ruin_mania]

I suppose that depends if Aradia recovers soon. I assume she's already plotted a course for us to take, but I've done nothing of the sort yet. And any additional information about our route or destination would, of course, be greatly appreciated, if there's anything we've missed so far.