CRYSTALS;

[overharrowed]

FORM: Sending crystal
SENDER: Julius
RECIPIENT: Members of the Corypheus' History project + other project and division leaders
WHAT: An overdue introduction, mostly
WHEN: Nowish, though handwave as necessary to make it work for you
WHERE: The Gallows for him, you're wherever you are
NOTES: No warnings to start

Good day, all. This is Enchanter Julius, if we've not met. I've tried to speak with as many of you as practical individually first, but this will serve as official notice that I've been appointed leader of the project focusing on Corypheus' history. Obviously we all know the potential significance of this work. What I don't yet know is which existing leads or avenues of research you feel are most immediately pressing. If, now or in the future, you feel strongly about a particular direction we should pursue with this project, I encourage you to tell me right away. While I can't promise to always act on every suggestion immediately, we will not succeed without clear and frank communication at every level, and I intend to facilitate that as best I'm able.

To that end, I also would like to meet with my fellow project leaders, as your schedules permit. Without stepping on anyone else's authority, I think there is a great deal to be gained in open collaboration, and I hope we can help each other make progress. We all know what's at stake, after all.

If you wish to speak in person, rather than via crystal, I can usually be found in my workspace in the Gallows during the day, or we can make arrangements to meet at a time you find convenient.

Comments

[justice_is_blond]

Who are you if we have met? And incidentally, there's a report somewhere on file about the trip to Corypheus' prison, though I can summarize some if it thanks to Nathaniel participating, if you'd like.

[overharrowed]

I'm sure that if we've met, you've drawn your own conclusions.

[A bit dry. He could rise to the bait further but then... he's taught classes of teenagers before, and he knows better.]

And thank you, that's helpful to know. I'd be interested in his impressions as someone who actually went; sometimes there information that doesn't seem worth including in a summary that could turn out to be useful.

Private forever I don't have your fancy infinity symbol

[justice_is_blond]

You have to admit you left yourself open for that one.

[He sounds amused, but then sobers up.]

I've also... been. My trip wasn't as recent, and it was while they were still holding Corypheus. And there are, mm.

[There's a pause. When he resumes talking there's a little trepidation in his voice, as he's not sure how Julius will react to this particular topic.]

It was while I was possessed. So there's some holes. Gaps. In my memories. But I can remember parts of it.

[unbrokenoath]

I vote the direction of the project we should pursue is to how to kick his ass in the most effective and ass kickery way possible. Through, you know. Learning about his past.

Oh--I'm Senior Warden Kaisa Daesun, by the way. You didn't meet me, but that's because I was off doing mysterious Warden things.

[overharrowed]

[It sounds as if he's smiling.]

I understand Wardens have a 'mysterious things' quota to make monthly.

It's a pleasure, Senior Warden. And believe me, I will be very happy if what we find leads to ass-kicking sooner rather than later.

[unbrokenoath]

It's true, if we don't make our goals, we get sent to the Deep Roads to think about our choices and practice mysteriousness.

I'm not good at, like. Studying and staring at books or whatever, but I'm good at talking to people and hitting things. So let me know if you need help with either of those.

[aceso]

This is Christine Delacroix. I head red lyrium research.

[overharrowed]

A pleasure. I don't know if we'll find anything especially helpful to you, but if we do, I'll certainly make sure to pass it along immediately.

[aceso]

I can assure the same in return. Good luck in your endeavors.

[ She isn't sure if this is meant to be anything but a simple exchange of names and projects, but she does realize she sounds like she's ending the conversation. She could do a little better to be courteous. ]

Is there anything you wish to know about my project?

private;

[justnice]

Enchanter's a mage thing?

[ it's painfully awkward ]

private ∞;

[overharrowed]

It is. I suppose it's simply an honorary title, now that the Circles are gone, but I'm used to it and most people don't seem to mind.

[His tone is kind, though perhaps slightly cautious too.]

[ipseite]

I am sure, Enchanter, that Mssr Thranduil will have for you anything you require—but do not hesitate to darken my door again, if diplomacy might aid you.

[overharrowed]

A kind offer, and one I am certain I will take you up on. After all, not all useful intelligence is found in books and notes. Or even just the books and notes the Inquisition already has.

[mythalenaste]

Pel, head of Elven Artifacts. A pleasure.

[She sounds more professional than pleased.]

[overharrowed]

Likewise. I'd not be surprised if my research led me to information of interest to your team. If it does, I'll be sure to pass it along straightaway.

[circleprodigy]

Congratulations, Enchanter Julius. As head of the Rifts and the Veil project, I am quite interested in open collaboration and ready to meet with you whenever you wish.

[overharrowed]

Thanks. I'm sure our projects will have a lot of overlap, and it will give me a chance to stop by and spoil Garahel from time to time.

[sunshinethroughgrey]

Hello! Yes, I do not think we've spoken. I'm Warden Bethany Hawke-Darton. I had some ideas, after speaking with Warden Serra, about a direction we might want to think about going.

[overharrowed]

A pleasure to meet you. As I said, I'm eager to hear whatever ideas you have to hand. I realize I'm both a new arrival and not a Warden, so I'm hardly going to dictate to the lot of you without input.

[Alright, not everyone on the project is a Warden. Still.]

[foxsays]

Araceli Bonaventura y Castell, of Naval Projects at your service. A new ally in Llomerryn is keeping an eye on the movements of the Qunari as well as Tevinter. The latter might be of interest there.

[overharrowed]

A pleasure. My secondary project is assisting the Other Powers group with research; while I'm sure my energy will be largely devoted here, that makes me doubly interested. I'd be delighted to chat more about your ally's observations at your convenience.

[byblow]

Hello. I'm Alistair. Everything I know should already be in your files, because I am so incredibly transparent.

[overharrowed]

Hello.

By the standards of the notes I've been sifting through, I can say that I've appreciated the relatively legibility of your handwriting.

[He really doesn't know enough to get a good read on Alistair's level of sarcasm, or lack thereof, via crystal; a light joke seems a decent way forward. Probably.]

[rowancrowned]

Congratulations. May things go smoothly.

[overharrowed]

My thanks. You'll be getting your full, usual reports from me, but if you ever wish to discuss anything more in-depth, just let me know.