Valentine Nicasus Maxence Mérovée Olivier de Foncé
30 November 2021 @ 07:34 pm

FORM: crystal
SENDER: Val de Foncé
RECIPIENT: all of Riftwatch
NOTES: nah


As we are all engaged in the business of risking our lives for the fate of the world--sometimes against our will, for in such days are the very sacred celebrations of Satinalia endangered by fools and Nevarrans, and I hardly need to say that so often these things are found to be one and the same--but as this is the business that we find ourselves in, I must make an important point. I demand your attention to it.

I have noticed, as of late, that the Gallows is occupied with animals domestic. So, before your death in battle, take the time and the thought to make arrangements for what will be done with animals presently under your care. For what is sadder than a creature left to languish, alone? Hardly anything!

And this instruction goes doubly for those Rifters among our company who are likely to disappear. Perhaps your affairs are already in order. If they are not, I can recommend a solicitor who can assist with such things--but only if you swear, in these arrangements, to dedicate several lines to any animal who will be left behind at your departure!

Really, I cannot be the first one to have had this thought. I am sure my charges housed in the Gallows, and without, far outnumber those of any other member of our company. I have made my arrangements. See that the rest of you do the same.
 
 
stickandstring
30 November 2021 @ 08:56 pm

FORM: Crystal
SENDER: Kate Bishop
RECIPIENT: All
NOTES: Possible nonsense, possible Warden secrets


Hello, Riftwatch. I'm Kate Bishop, Grey Warden, archer, Forces Division. [ and a youngish, not particularly serious woman from the Free Marches, judging by her voice ] I've been doing a terrible job getting to know all of you good people and I'd like to change that. But I figure, let's see how many birds we can kill with this one stone. We like efficiency here, right? Making the best of limited resources, all that nice underdog stuff.

So I present for you here an opportunity to one, convey your feelings about Grey Wardens to a representative of that organization, namely me; two, ask any questions you have about Grey Wardens and get them answered by a representative of that organization, also me unless Alistair can stop b—canoodling with his very attractive lady friend long enough to help out or Ellis reappears from wherever he's fucked off to; and three, talk to me, which probably involves less useful information but you never know, I'm pretty great.

So, first, a survey of Riftwatch opinions on the Grey Wardens: [ she clears her throat and adopts a less joking, more official tone at least temporarily ]
  1. What is your opinion of Grey Wardens? Generally, the overall organization. I guess whether you include those assholes in Weisshaupt right now is sort of part of the question.
  2. Does the whole Weisshaupt coup thing make you trust all Wardens less?
  3. Do you feel Wardens are generally more or less trustworthy than the average person, or the same?
  4. Do you believe all Wardens should have to wear the color grey?
  5. Do you feel the color grey inspires trust? If not, what is the most trustworthy color?
  6. Have you heard any of the following rumors about Wardens, and if so, do you believe them?
    1. Wardens have much greater stamina than most people
    2. Wardens turn into darkspawn when they die
    3. Wardens are immune to hangovers
    4. Wardens gradually turn grey over the course of their life. All over, I mean, not just hair.
    5. Wardens faked the Fifth Blight
    6. Wardens all have weirdly hairy arms
  7. What is the one question about Wardens you'd most like answered?
There we go, that's the end. I look forward to recording your insightful responses and someday conveying them to Warden leadership who I'm sure will be grateful for our work.