Emillion Communications Network

i've left some bowls of mint pastilles & chocolate (beware, the allergic; they contain hazelnuts) in the ground floor of the mages tower, for any interested parties in need of some sweets on this already sweet-endowed day. for any fighters & bards: apologies, you've evidently chosen the wrong guild.


and i realise, too late, that it's been quite a while since i even used this communicator properly. wilham wolfe here -- i've relatively recently returned to emillion, for those who know me. knew m  i believe i've done most of the rounds but i'm sure there's more of you i haven't run into yet.

[mage task force]
congratulations, all! it was a pleasure working alongside you, and i look forward to more in future.

[toku]
are there any particular strengths or weaknesses you have within geomancy itself?

[flynn]
your mother's business must be making an absolute killing this week.

[merrion]
i'm free for that talk anytime. ideally, with caffeine.

[araceli]
happy birthday, araceli. dinner tonight with the disciples, as last year? our amenities are a bit better this time around, granted.

Delivered to Guy Lenard, Hippolyta Flynn, Lionel Baines, Ophion Barnard, Sabina Domicetti, Siri D’Albis and Wilham Wolfe

( An official letter. )

To the person who threw the rock through my mother's store window, you're not going to fucking like it when I find you.

[ FRIENDS, no councilors. ]
GONNA FUCKING HURT SOMEONE

THERE ARE THREE VOICES IN MY HEAD SAYING I SHOULDN'T BUT I DON'T GIVE A SHIT

There is a particularly dangerous ice patch outside of The Roast in the Commoners' District, so please be careful.

[ CORMAC. ]
I've arranged a lunch for you; I will leave it on your desk if that suits.

[ JULIETTE. ]
Would you prefer lunch or something in the evening tomorrow?

[ TLISA. ]
I was wondering if we may have a kitten date sometime? My Dinah is still young, but I'm certain she would like Hypnos.

[ TOKU. ]
May we have tea sometime?

[ PYR. ]
[....] May I ask you something?

[ SAFFRON. ]
Would you [....] like to have dinner on Friday, if you are not busy?

Good day,

I am posting to bring you an update on the arrangements for the second half of the taskforce exam. As you are aware, the interview and magical skills test (which you may have already taken, or be about to) was only one part of the screening process. A practical skills test will take place this upcoming Wednesday, outside city walls. You will be expected to demonstrate your spellwork is reliable outside controlled situations such as the first test, and show that you can work in a team.

We shall leave at 6AM on Wednesday morning from the North Gates. You are encouraged to prepare potions or any other items you would normally bring into battle with you. There will be no more details provided about the nature of the exam until our group arrives at the site. If you have any other questions, however, please do let me know.

[ MG ]
It appears there was some minor trouble in one of the Black Magic casting rooms on the third floor. The matter is being dealt with as of this moment, so the room in question and the two adjacent will be usable again before the evening. Apologies for the inconvenience.

[ Siri, Saffron ] separately
I hope you are settling in well in your new surroundings. If there is anything you need, or you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Council.

[ Cecilia ]
Thank you for agreeing to meet with me on such short notice the other day. [....] I hope you succeeded in finding a hairbrush to your liking. If you have any other concerns, the Council is always open to questions.

[ Hippolyta ]
I believe I promised I would help you with your meditation. I've some time on Monday evening, if you are free then. [....] There is also a matter I wish to discuss with you, so if it is no trouble, perhaps we shall kill two birds with one stone.

[ Peony ]
Have you gleaned any new information about the man who led the beast into the city? [....] I was also hoping we might speak regarding one of the new mages, Cecilia Fennes. Her transfer letter was [...] quite vague.

I am unsure if you have heard
There is a foolish rumor that
I cannot even begin to express

It would seem the rumormongers of this city do not rest. This time, they have a spun a most improper ludicrous tale, motivated by our one dance during Duke Reinholdt's most recent ball. [....] I wish simply to clarify that my [....] intentions toward you are purely professional and [....] not as described by the gossips of this city. Of course, this is not to say you are an unattrac My sincerest apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you.

[ Bram ]
[....] One wonders if the people of this city have naught better to do, in the wake of recent events, than invent rumors about others.

For those that might concern, my name is Saffron Irving. I don't expect it to ring many bells, but in case it does, I wanted to say that I'm back.

I didn't know what to expect, but I must admit, it's good to be back. Things have changed a bit, but the sense of familiarity is slowly seeping back in. It's just been a couple of days since I got back though, so there is still a lot left to see. At least the Tower seems to be just as I remembered it, maybe smaller? It has been a while.

I should probably get a job as soon as possible.

[MG]

As I have returned and intend to resume my training here, I am in need of mentors. The more the better, actually. I can prove myself to be a very demanding and invested person, so perhaps that should be taken into account. If anyone is interested in the prospect of teaching someone like that, please let me know.

[Ridley]

Hey

How are y Can we t

How are you?

[Toku.]

Pardon me if I'm mistaken, Councilor, but I've been hearing rumors about a taskforce? I'll admit to being a little out of the loop!

My [.......] sister is allegedly returning to the city, if she has not already arrived.

[ SAFFRON. ]
Are you h

There is not a single fucking way for someone to look graceful when falling on their ass. Not one.

[ TOKU. ]
Do you Have Can [.....] Are there books on meditation in the library? Just wondering.

[ WOLFE. ]
You owe me memstones, you bastard. [........] And thanks for the advice.

[ NATE. ]
How's the freaky bird, kiddo?

[ RENE. ]
Been a while. You and your mum doing okay?

With the holidays at last behind us and both of us recovered, I would like to speak to you regarding the [...] man you and Merrion fought outside the Tower before Faram's Mass. I am not content to let this occurrence lie; I have too many questions remaining, even with the beast vanquished. Have you the time to meet with me?

[Siana & Jareth]

Have you any insight you may be able to share regarding the troubling occurrences prior to the holiday? I must admit I am still searching for clarity. Would you, perhaps, be available to meet with me so that we may discuss pooling our resources once more?

[Twins]

It is colder here than you are likely accustomed to. Please let me know if you require warmer outerwear and I will gladly accompany you to the Bazaar.

[....] Perhaps hot cocoa after may help with the chill.

[Ridley]

I trust your small friend is adjusting well to her new home?

To the next brat who throws snow at my face, know that I can set you aflame.

[MG]
Looks like someone moved my things around. Don't tell me a scholar was trying to be nice by reorganizing.

[Azalea and Ofelia]
Got a bottle of [uh, what was it Angie? smth alcohol?] from fon Amell to myself.

[Redwald]
How's it going, kid?

And a very fucking happy Faram's Mass to you too, skinny asshole and your giant pet monster.

[ TOKU, MERRI & ASPEL. ]
Is there uh anything I can do to help, Councilors? You're all councilors and came out totaled, how the fuck did I [.....] I could [.....] bring something, just name it.

[ FRIENDS.* reply as assumed! ]
I'm going to hunt you all down if you don't say you're okay, or if you say you're okay and don't mean it.

Currently at the Tower. I am echoing Councilor Min's SOS. At this time a beast, around twenty feet in height by my estimations, is carving a path through the city center and heading straight for the Mages' Tower. It should be here soon. Those of us already here will attempt to hold the Tower until such a time as reinforcements arrive. Scholars are being evacuated at this time.

[....] May the gods be with us.

( A crate of mandarins left in the entrance hall, with a note in elegant script next to it. )

If there are any lingering concerns, issues, or shortages in the wake of our recent challenges, please remember that the Council's doors are always open and we are glad to assist you.

[Pyr & Sky]

I was able to procure one more ticket for the gala on short notice. I have given the four tickets to Father. I hope you will enjoy the show, and I will see you a few days later, at midnight mass.

[.....................................] I will, of course, host dinner on Faram's Mass, before your departure the next day.

[Riyeko]

Are you busy this evening?

[Merrion]

I hope you are feeling fully recovered? [...] Please make certain to take time to spend with your mother while she is here. I will be glad to cover any additional tasks if you need me.

[Toku]

I have

In the wake of the plague, many local alchemists have run out of stock, and the Mages' Guild would like to hire a group of volunteers to restock their supply.

These volunteers must travel to the Outlands and collect a list of herbs for potions. Illustrations of the required herbs as well as a map will be provided, as will travel expenses, including overnight lodging at one of the inns along the North Road. The trip is expected to take two to three days in total, depending on the availability of the needed plants.

Ideally, we seek two to three mages as well as two to three other escorts skilled in combat, as the Outlands are dangerous and such may prove necessary. At the successful completion of the task, all volunteers will be paid 900g as well as provided with a small selection of curative items in recompense.

Please respond if you desire to volunteer your services.




[[OOC: Please also respond here for mod tracking purposes; this is MG Quest #3!]]

I must say that I am quite relieved to see the effects that virulent disease leave Emillion! Too many good people were debilitated by it, and it gives me great comfort to know that the cure is being distributed. There is still much work to be done, of course! I hope that people find the remainder of the sealksdfjsladfj

[Perdita's message is cut off when, wiped out from the past two weeks of errand running, she falls asleep face first at a table in the Mage Library. She's woken up an half an hour later by [MAGE GUILD MEMBER]. Afterwards:]

[MERRI]
I'm glad to hear that you've made a full recovery, sir! Your presence was sorely missed in the Tower.

[COUNCILOR MIN]
I am dreadfully sorry for the delay, Ms. Min! You will find the documents you requested on your desk in the magenta folder. The papers have been arranged chronologically.

[SCHOLARS, MAGE FRIENDS]


True or False: will I be able to live the incident in the library down? Answer: PATENTLY FALSE

Does anyone know of a good game to play this eve?

[Mag.]
I have not seen much of you.

[Rictor & Seloria.]
Are you to attend the ball?

[Drake.]
I have not seen
Would you care
It would seem

I believe I shall be taking lunch out this Saturday after our meeting. Our sessions are always so exhausting.

[Ari.]

[.......]

And your eve?

[Councils.]
I believe it has been some time since we have compiled for a proper meeting, no?

[FG Council.]
Whereas the other guilds have been of significant assistance in these past trying months, I believe it may be in our favor to make attempts towards a show of appreciation towards them. Your thoughts?

Good day,

As you all know, the last months have not been kind to our city. So far, the guilds of Emillion have managed to resolve every crisis by joining forces against the enemy, yet we have no assurance that the worst is behind us. Should a new threat arise, it is our duty to be as well-prepared as possible in order to protect the safety of Emillion and its citizens.

With this purpose in mind, a new branch is to be created within our guild. Just as the Fighters' Guild gave rise to the Emillion Knights of the Peace, so shall a taskforce be selected from among the members of the Mages' Guild. This taskforce shall be our guild's response to any future threat that may endanger the city.

Those interested in applying are encouraged to contact me, Councilor Toku Matsudaira, either via this network post or personally if they so prefer. Applicants should be fully-fledged mages (no scholars allowed at this time). Mission experience is not a requirement; any who pass the field test will be invited to join. I will be spearheading this strike force for the time being, and the field test will be conducted under my supervision in two weeks’ time. Applicants’ practical magic skills will be tested, in order to evaluate their suitability for high-risk missions as this strike force may be expected to tackle.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. I will answer to the best of my ability. As usual, I keep an open-door policy, so if you would rather meet in person, I am sure such could be arranged.

I wish you all a pleasant weekend.

Toku Matsudaira
Mages’ Guild Councilor