Emillion Communications Network

It is a wondrous thing to breathe deeply and have peaceful sleep. I cannot quite express my gratitude to those who risked their lives to find a cure for this disease. Faram bless you all.

[Amos]
I would like to go to mass, but the mages are impressive in their vigilance. They are not quite comfortable releasing me. I would appreciate your assistance in this matter.

[Rictor and Raol, separately]
How badly were you injured?

[Heron]
What have I missed?

Is everyone okay?

[ Ridley ]
Thank you for the paper flowers, Ridley. They are absolutely beautiful, and now they're on my desk in my office.

[ Father Luscini ]
Thank you for seeing me to the Cathedral. I might not have been so lucky to have survived if you hadn't. I [...] do hope it was no inconvenience to anyone at all.

[PUBLIC]

Faram-speed to the mission.

[FILTER: FRIENDS & STUDENTS] (apply liberally)

Check-ins not unwelcome. As yet unaffected, so suppose you should get in requests for assistance while you can.

[...] And for those of you journeying today, bear in mind what you've learned--whether or not I was the one to teach it. You've brought yourselves to this point, and will bring yourselves back, along with the city.

[FILTER: BLADES]

Report. Dark days such as these are the reason the Order was founded. Your roots to protecting Faram's children from apocalypse remain strong, and I trust this hour will find that tradition unchanged. I Templars united, as always, treu, redlich und ehrenhaft.

[FILTER: Ric & Raol]

And: won't abide either of you missing drills next week. Dominus vobiscum.

[AMOS, RAOL, HERON]
Feldwebel Black collapsed while we were on patrol. Assuming we keep working safety & security at the Cathedral infirmary in her absence.

[FRIENDS]
So. Who's dying?

[CASSULS]
Tell me you're both fine.

[CONAN]
Can you keep an eye on Storm?

[LEX]
Having trouble sleeping.

[ later today, after getting checked up ]

i'm really sick this time

in case i don't make it i just want to let all of you know how much i really do love you all

[Cure Crew]

Hello, my dearlings; I do believe I've found something. The Council is readying the war drums, but in the meanwhile I thought it best for us to confabulate on the matter.

I was in the library digging up anything on mystical toxins from the days of yore, and -- I kid you not -- I managed to find a dusty, rotten first edition of the Mortissima by Amarinta von Hapsfeldt, a very rare volume you no doubt read excerpts from in your white magick classes. I didn't even know we had a copy in the tower! It must be worth a fortune, even in such a dilapidated state.

The original printing has all of her case studies and appendices, things I've never seen before -- and there's a very interesting account that reads like what we're experiencing here. The long and the short of it is that while I haven't identified the illness per se, Lady Amarinta speaks of an herb she calls the 'all-salve'. Whatever it is, it grows only in a very specific region of Ivalice, and it's guarded by some kind of horrible monster. Isn't that always the way? But if we defeat the beast and bring the all-salve home, we may be able to do something about this plague.

Cheers! Let's save some lives, my sweets.

~ S

after this

In the course of her investigation, our guild mage Sabina Domicetti has obtained information which could potentially lead to a cure. Her research has come across a reference to an illness not dissimilar to the one now plaguing our city, and a herb that could help combat the illness is described in the text.

We are led to believe obtaining it will present several obstacles which would necessitate the collaboration of a party of combatants willing to help clear the path to the remedy. We do not yet know the exact location, and are working on coordinates at this time; it should take no more than a day or two. However, we believe it would be beneficial to start recruiting volunteers preemptively. Any assistance you could render with regards to this matter would be greatly appreciated.

lionel, lex, rictor.
We have begun to implement the procedure. You are both well, I pray?

peony.
14 confirmed cases, 5 in critical condition, around a dozen more suspected. I suppose it is too much to hope that the clinics have fared any better.

loch.
It would seem your suspicions have come to pass.

vera.
Your condition, Vera?

cian, later.
You as well then?

[ FILTERED TO: MILES. ]
remember what i said about the flu, brother?
i seem to have come down with it
it's [...] very serious
could use some assistance getting to the cathedral today

sorry to trouble you

[ FILTERED TO: AMOS, LEX, & MG COUNCIL. ]
i apologize for the inconvenience but i am [...] sick
fighting in the storm was ill advised
will be at the cathedral asap !

If you are feeling unwell, please ensure that you are seen by a white mage. It is the season for illness.

[Pyr & Sky]

[.............................................................] I have not heard from you in several days and I am concerned. It has been quite cold recently. Are you [...] feeling doing well?

[Amos]

Five more possible cases in the city clinics, though none fully confirmed. Any further developments at the cathedral?

[Cormac, Sabina, Darius]

Any news?

Oh, the weekend is here at last! A birthday gone by and I think I might treat myself to something. Are there any seasonal specials in the bakeries? The Bazaar District is already sparkling with decorations, but I've not yet browsed the stores myself this week.

unsent to LORD REDWALD VANNES
Well,

My, my. The rumor mill takes little time in bringing the past to the present, does it?

[JULIETTE]
If you've the time, I was wondering if we could perhaps have tea?

[ASPEL]
There is something I wish to discuss with you when you've the time.

[AZALEA]
I wonder. Has Ophion begun to thaw?

[ARIELLE & AUDREY, separately]
I've a small job for you, if you are willing.

As there has been much talk of sickness, I would like to remind everyone that the Cathedral mages are at all times equipped to offer their healing services free of charge. They would only be happy to assist you in any way possible, so please don't hesitate to see them if you are feeling under the weather. Better to be safe than sorry, I find!

almalexia lliryn & lionel baines.
Have you a few moments to spare today, mayhaps? I am in need of your assistance for a matter that requires some discretion.

rangers.
Might you be willing to entertain a few inquiries?

peony min.
I've finalised the Cathedral's emergency response procedure and shall be educating our mages shortly. Has there been any progress, as yet?

I got nothing against the stink of fish, and I like living by the sea. So fuck you all.

[ Damia ]
Looks like we set some tongues wagging, darling. I'd be heartbroken you're using me to get you a ship, but since I'm apparently using you to move up in the world, I gotta say, sounds like this works out all right for both of us.

[ Ash ]
Nobles sure know how to use their imagination. Flirted a tad with Damia at a ball and apparently that means we're having wild sex all over the place. Leave her in a heartbeat for you, though. Lacks excitement. She probably couldn't kick my ass like you did last week.

[ Lan ]
Got your delivery. You'll hear from me in a few days.

I am fairly certain there was frost on my window this morning. I do not approve. I considered flying away to some tropical clime until I recalled that missing rehearsals is generally frowned upon by most directors. Alas.

[Aspel]

I subsequently considered asking you to call in sick to work and come keep me company under my warm blankets. In the end, I was responsible and went to rehearsal instead. Are you proud of me, or sorry I didn't?

[Drake]

I live in constant awe of your conquests, darling.

[Audrey]

So, you and your sister, master assassins? I could hardly sing, I was laughing so hard when I heard it.

[Merri]

[.............................] How are you, dear?

Protip: If you don't know how to play your instrument of choice, don't busk. No one is going to take pity on you, not even little old ladies.

[ MILES & BELLA, separately. ]
How many throats do I have to slit do keep people from giving my ship my father's ship a worse reputation? This is ridiculous.

[ MILES. ]
If there are to be any repeat performances, you should try not getting blood on my sheets

[ ARI. ]
Thought it would interest you to know Fellina hasn't stopped giving me Looks for the past week. I'm half-tempted to come onto her, but I wouldn't want you to be jealous, love of my life.

[ KIERNAN. ]
How do I [...] My thoughts are with you, Kiernan. I'm sorry I couldn't come, but my brothers and I are thinking of you.

[ LAN, RIN & ARI. ]
I really did mean to say thanks for Friday, but I got distracted. I had a good time, even if I snorted water up my nose a couple times. I feel bad that I could relax while Kiernan's

[ LAN. ]
How's the kitty cat?

[ AMOS. ]
Father, might I be able to take you up on that monastery trip sometime?

[ FOXE. ]
Would it be alright if I sent my brothers to you for Dragon Rider inquiries? I [...] don't want them to bother Kiernan when he's back, or Lavitz, who probably went with him.

[ PEONY. ]
Can I [.....] ask a favor?

[ PUBLIC. ]
Twenty-three years in this house, and I still can't avoid catching colds from sick family members. There must be some magical trick that doesn't involve not touching anything or avoiding brothers like they're dying from a plague.

And as of this morning, my mother has officially put up the Faram's Mass decorations weeks too early. You will see my house from a mile away, now.

As a matter of personal curiosity, might there be reccomendations on ways one can improve their knowledge on current city laws and regulations?

[Storm.]

Are you well? Have you progressed well with the reading?

[Amos.]

Perhaps, if you feel the timing appropriate, we may attempt to advance to a demonstration of the research material soon?

[Heron.]

If a suitable opportunity presents itself, I would like to offer my assistance to you once again. Perhaps we could meet and discuss the topic further?

[Vivi.]

[...] May I ask a peculiar question?

[MG Council]

I will set things in motion as agreed upon this afternoon. If you feel it prudent, we should discuss with the guildmaster the possibility of sending out our own [...] scouts. Better this be resolved in the Outlands than in the city. Your thoughts?

[Cormac & Sabina]

On behalf of the council, I've two favors to ask.

First: if you believe it possible, we would like for you to attempt to create an antidote for the [...] Outlands plague, Cormac. Compensation for materials and time will of course be provided. While we realize the attempt may be fruitless due to the unique nature of the illness, we nonetheless feel as though it ought to be made.

Second: please put together a comprehensive list of signs and symptoms as you witnessed them, as well as treatment information and timelines. This may become necessary and I would prefer to have the white mages of the city prepared in the event of an emergency.

Thank you for your hard work in this matter.

[Amos]

There may be further developments regarding the illness you witnessed in Grenoble. We should meet, if possible, so that I may pass the pertinent information on to you.

[Fighters' Guild Council]

If any of your Rangers report further altercations with [....] corrupted beasts in the Outlands, would you be willing to share the date and location of such encounters? The Mages' Guild will offer free physical exams and healing to anyone of your guild who has encountered these animals in exchange for this information.

I had forgotten how easy it is to become lost among the bookshelves at Lux & Livre. It is a wonder how well-stocked the Magic Theory section is, thanks to the wonderful Amarilla Renshaw. Had I not walked in with a clear idea of which books I wished to purchase, I may well have whiled away the evening perusing the stacks.

[ Riyeko ]

Thank you for the bento. I am sorry I was not around to accept it in person, but I assure you, it was quite delicious. My absence today was unfortunate, but perhaps we may have a chance to meet and catch up soon?

[ Amos ]

I accidentally stumbled upon a book I think you may be interested in. It's called A Study on the Cleansing Effects of Holy Magicks in Humes: A Fell Knight's Path Back to the Light. It is quite new, apparently, but perhaps you've already read it?

[ Darius ]

How is everything going at the clinic? I hope the Eve of Holy Saints revelry did not cause much trouble.