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[conclusively]

Type: Text
Sender ID: conclusively (Mycroft Holmes)
To: Public
Subject: Research Requests
Warnings: N/A


Greetings to my fellow travelers. I have recently joined your ranks, and am endeavoring to familiarize myself with what would have been unknown in my home realm but is remarkably common here. To that end, I am requesting aid in regards to texts on magical theory and the fundamentals of such. The Conservatory has been helpful in providing archives to sort through, but the sheer breadth of resources leaves me desiring some instruction on where to go for the most optimal education, as well as accounts from those knowledgeable that do not exist in a book's pages.

While magical theory is my primary focus, I would also welcome some direction regarding accounts of flora and fauna as well. They are no less critical to understanding this world, though the fundamentals of their research are not as opaque to me.

I am perfectly ready to negotiate for compensation to those that wish to lend their knowledge in this matter, should they wish.

-M.H.

Comments

voice | yuezun

[yuezun]

The crew known as 'Raiders of the Lost Arts', who reside aboard the Phantom Moon, will be able to answer much of your questions. We have gathered with the purpose of research the hidden magics of this world. Many of them are skilled in the matters you are asking after and have shown themselves willing to provide aid to those who are curious. How willing they are at this time is up to them. But if you wish to inquire among them, this venerable one gives you permission.

You may also find some answers with those from the crew of 'The Hideaway'. However, this venerable one has no say in how they conduct their matters. But this venerable one does know that many of them are also familiar with the topics you have asked after.

text;

[ligero]

Studying already. I should have known.

text ; un: torinoko

[torinoko]

I am fairly new to this world myself, but when it comes to generalized magical theory, I am something of an expert.

What sort of compensation were you thinking?

text

[fractales]

I've spent much of my time here, between other projects, studying the flora and fauna of this world. Most of my area of expertise consists of seeing how the environment can affect them and working from there in figuring out how any phenomenon may work.

Really, the variety of animals and even plants here have been quite fascinating.

text

[standingonmyneck]

I know a few places that have a lot of old books and records that have been helpful to me personally. Sometimes the smaller libraries have a better scope to root through if you need something more specific.

But I have titles themselves as well.

text; un: indispensable

[indispensable]

Much like the others that have responded, I also have a list.

[It's still small since he's only just starting out and he finally found the right places, but also because he's reading just about everything else.]

In addition, I have some texts that go more into detail about the history of this world, if you are interested in those as well.

text | un: netherese

[netherese]

It would seem we have a common interest! I, too, have been keen to learn more of this world's magic and its inner workings, having been a scholar of magic and magical theory in my own home world. Perhaps I may be of assistance? Or, if your needs have already been met, perhaps we can compare notes.

Regardless, knowledge and the sharing of it is it's own reward, in my opinion. Do let me know how I might be of aid.

Sincerely,
Gale of Waterdeep