[Though the transmission arrived to him in text, Erichthonios has a preference for communication in which he can give voice to his thoughts. Thus, Joshua Rosfield is soon to be greeted by a recording featuring a robed man of swarthy complexion, radiant scarlet eyes, and vibrant orange hair.]

'Tis a collection worthy of one studying under the Words of Emmerololth. You have my thanks.

[He pauses, contemplating.]

These afflictions... are they common amongst those who live here? And this petrification, it sounds as though you speak of it as occurring to a living being. Is that so?