OPEN | crystal.

[murderbaby]

FORM: Sending crystal.
SENDER: Mhavos.
RECIPIENT: All.
NOTES: N/a.

For those of you who I've not had the pleasure to meet, my name is Mhavos Dalat.

[There. Subtle.]

I've recently been reassigned to my former post as Head Archivist. There are some functions of this post I'm considering emphasizing.

Yes, this means I'll be heading the ongoing organization of the library. Please let me know if you have suggestions on that project going forward, or any books you think the library could benefit from having. I will not be making retractions.

Likewise, if you need recommendations for research or recreation, I will do my best.

What I'm most interested in, at the moment, is the question of history. None can argue that we are not in the midst of a historic moment. Many people here have seen historic events as they unfolded, or are themselves very unique of circumstance or bearing. I think this should be recorded, as the subject sees fit.

If you are interested in giving an account of something you witnessed, your perspectives, your world of origin, anything you consider noteworthy, please let me know. Nothing is worth forgetting. In some cases, if we agree the information is worth publishing, we'll discuss it, but that will not be the case for all. Anonymous publication, and anonymous archiving, are very much options should you wish to pursue them.

Likewise, if the written word is not your area of expertise, but you need letters written, please let me know. I won't pay the postage, but I will write your words down.

Thank you.

[ooc If you would like to use any of Mhav's services as Head Archivist w/o having to thread it, party here.]

Comments

[lettenhove]

Ah! Finally, someone of letters from whom I might get a bit of information. As a former lecturer of the seven liberal arts at the University of Oxenfurt, I'd be glad to provide my assistance.

[murderbaby]

For the record, I would accept any help from anyone sufficiently motivated, regardless of the status of their curriculum vitae. However, I assume those credentials... [mean something.] You are a Rifter, yes?

How would you like to help?

[lettenhove]

Indeed, I am. So, I suppose my qualifications don't mean much to you. Still... Yes, I would love to help. I'm proficient at cataloguing. Have you decided which method you'll use yet?

[acreage]

Congratulations. I can see you were chosen — these are good ideas.

[murderbaby]

Ah- thank you. It's... I think it's the bare minimum, given the circumstances.

why you were* jfc

[acreage]

Not everyone would think about recording the things people here have seen, including events from other places.

[ yk: aforementioned worlds of origin ]

[highborn]

Oh, congratulations. Does this mean you'll be spending considerably more time entombed amongst books?

[murderbaby]

Very likely. But it's good work, and I look forward to it.

[highborn]

I'm glad for you. I'll be sure to arrange a library search party when we've not heard from you in over a week.

private.

[elegiaque]

I'm not interested in any of that remotely, but at some stage when all of this is over you were interested in helping assemble the better part of I'm assuming by then a fucking decade's information into a retrospective book,

It would obviously be paid work with a credit for contribution.

private forever.

[murderbaby]

[Heh.]

If the world fails to end in either ice or fire, it's always good to have a job lined up. I'd be happy to.

[justashotaway]

What is considered noteworthy?

[murderbaby]

What do you consider noteworthy?

[noonrodeon]

Figured you were the one in charge around there to begin with. Good to know I won't have to get used to havin' a new boss.

[murderbaby]

Yes, I meant to say- thank you for your help thus far.

[positioning]

Why will you not pay postage?

[murderbaby]

Because I'm providing another valuable service for free.

[wythersake]

How splendid. May I compel you to clarify your retraction policy?

[murderbaby]

In what way?

[rowancrowned]

The library has been far too loud without you in it.

[murderbaby]

I'll choose to take that as a compliment.

[overharrowed]

It's nice to hear you're back.

If you'd like my perspective, I suspect the phylactery negotiations between the Inquisition and Riftwatch is an event you'll have few other sources for. But if there's anything else you can think of, I'm happy to contribute what I can.

[murderbaby]

I would enjoy taking that information down; it seems vital. Whenever you are free.

private;

[libratus]

What are your thoughts on editing?

private forever.

[murderbaby]

It's an important part of the publishing process. You may have to be more specific.