crystal.

[murderbaby]

FORM: Crystal, voiced.
SENDER: Mhavos Dalat, a pleasure.
RECIPIENT: All.
NOTES: pseudo-academic nitpicking; will update if things escalate quickly.

[No introduction, this time.]

Do you think you could, as concisely and simply as possible, summarize a topic on which you are reasonably well informed, for the elucidation of absolute beginners?

If motivation is needed, I can pay you, but it will not be any great sum. Think of it as an... expertise for public benefit.

Specifically, I require simple introductory explanations on: rifts, demons, mages, the Fade, circles, and the origin of the current war, as well as Dwarves and humans. No more than two paragraphs. Simple. Meant to explain wholly unfamiliar topics to a Rifter.

Rifters: What other subjects would you have benefitted from greater knowledge on, in those first days?

Comments

private.

[elegiaque]

This ought to be good.

private forever.

[murderbaby]

I anticipate, at the very least, a bloodbath.

But when you commit the act, then you were a man; And to be more than what you were, you would Be so much more the man.

[heirring]

Monsieur Dalat, How welcome it is to once more be party to your delightful inquiries!

Religion and the Chantry seem the most important exclusions from your list at present. Consider also introductions to each major nation—the Marches, Orlais, Nevarra, Tevinter and perhaps Antiva. Regardless, a list of suggested reading ought to be included for any subject of study.

[bouchonne]

Your list is rather incomplete.

[murderbaby]

I had considered so, but this is meant as an introduction to the most immediately relevant. If you are volunteering, however, to provide a list of sources for additional reading once the shock has worn off, I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you, [What... what was her name...] Mademoiselle.

[rowancrowned]

Coinage. The Blight. Though I admit these things could wait until new arrivals were brought to the Gallows.

[murderbaby]

A world without commerce has more to learn from me than I have to give.

The Blight, however... [The scratching noise of someone writing this down-] Thank you.

[charmoffensive]

In those first days, well--

I would've loved to know better what a qunari is, how a qunari can be a qunari and also not one, and why Kirkwall's so sensitive about them.

[murderbaby]

Yes, rather. I'd wondered what aspects of Qunari history were relevant. If you don't mind, would you be so kind as to elaborate further on the nature of your initial inquiry?

[pittance]

How concise?

[ prodding just a lil ]

[murderbaby]

Very.

[He knows, and yet.]

private.

[sulahnan]

I guess you'll be writing something about elves yourself?

private forever.

[murderbaby]

We will be, yes.

[bouchonne]

What is there to know about humans?

[murderbaby]

That is the inquiry one would make to begin the essay, yes.

[mereandrastianism]

I would be happy to write you a treatise on Andraste and the Chantry, if that might help.

[murderbaby]

[Oh thank the Maker-]

I would be most appreciative. When do you think you could submit the first draft? And please take your time; the war is a far more pressing matter.

[luaithre]

[ After a moment's considering-- ]

I can write on the subject of mages. And Circles.

[murderbaby]

Yes- thank you. I deeply appreciate your volunteering. I take it you are a mage?

[highborn]

I wouldn't have minded a bit of warning about the elf business.

[murderbaby]

[Dryly,] We're working on that.

Do you care to elaborate?

[cozen]

If no one else volunteers with more enthusiasm, I can write something about humans.

[murderbaby]

Luckily, enthusiasm is not a prerequisite.

I would appreciate that very much, thank you. Serah [Briar? Byron...] Ahem, a fellow has already provided a few opening sentences, though you are not beholden to them.

[muckspout]

What about mud? I know a thing or two about that.

[murderbaby]

If their world lacks mud, I'm afraid there's little we can do but stage a physical introduction.

[nonvenomous]

Native attitudes towards Rifters and shard-bearers.

[murderbaby]

That would require some research-- I imagine it depends greatly on the mien of the Rifter-- but certainly worth the effort. Thank you for the suggestion, Serah.

[windyvoice]

How to play Wicked Grace.

[murderbaby]

I'll be sure to have that mentioned in the further reading section.

[Sliiiiides that one into the 'Wysteria's Problem' folder.]

[okayimin]

Noticed there's some differences in medicine and such with some of the Rifters. I don't think I could write anything concise that would prove useful to the assortment we seem to pull, but that Tony Stark might be able to. He was a bit helpful during the gripe outbreak we had.

[murderbaby]

Serah Stark was the inspiration for this project, but I don't think he's shown interest in contributing. I'm not sure what a practical start to medical practices could be, all told.

[sarcophage]

Oh dear, you've become an optimist in your absence. How dreadful.

[murderbaby]

I appreciate the condolences. I shall need them.

[raas]

The Qun is not a topic?

[murderbaby]

Only if we can find someone qualified to speak on the subject.