@ -900,10 +900,100 @@ Luckily, Kelsei and the crew have been keeping busy in my relative absence. She'
I think we're on track for another successful release for Tre'bivdil! All safety precautions have been taken, so it should be a perfect summer release. People will be able to go and soak up the sunshine there.
Just watch for the errant storm!]]></translation>
Just watch for the errant storm!<pb>6-15-21
Tre'bivdil was released just over a week ago, and I am once again heartened by the reception our community has given another Age release. A lot of work went into things previously (we merely cleaned things up), so it's great to see others' hard work finally getting public attention! I hope Vothol Gallery will have the same reception.
Turning to other, more Earth-side fronts . . . the Great Shaft and the path to D'ni continues to be a big topic of conversation for everyone on the team. I have to admit that it's quite the curiousity to me as well.
So far, while some have been able to wander a bit up and down from the eder tomahn closer to the bottom of the Great Shaft, given how dark and treacherous the route is, it's been deemed too unsafe to continue further.
Even so, if we were to prepare properly . . . we just might be able to make the journey up and down, particularly with some needed equipment. I think I'll start planning an expedition starting within the caldera on the surface. I'm sure Kelsei and Jules will want to come along too, and I can't say I wouldn't enjoy the company.<pb>6-27-21
Not surprisingly, we had quite a few volunteers who wanted to participate in the first expedition into the tunnels downward in what has to have been quite a few years. Quakes have left traversing even the first set of tunnels to the Great Shaft rather dangerous, so it's no wonder.
We led three teams into the tunnels, one led by myself and the other two by Kelsei and Doc Lavisham, who have both been quite helpful disseminating some of my workload. When others step up to lead, it only shows how much this restoration is growing and I love it!
We had quite a few things to find and see . . . most of which I will probably have to detail in a separate journal. It's going to be quite the task, but given the historical importance of the path between D'ni and the surface, it should have no shortage of people to help.<pb>7-10-21
Another successful release, this time of Vothol Gallery, originally restored by Rustee. More of the cavern is being surveyed everyday. I'm hoping that we may be able to open up more neighborhoods and even some dwellings one day. There have been a few of each that have looked promising.
As for the Great Shaft, we were finally able to get from top to bottom. It's definitely nowhere near safe for regular travel, but it's not entirely unsalvageable. I will detail more in that journal.
All I know is we really need to get those elevators running. My legs were killing me after that hike, even if it was downhill slightly.<pb>8-23-21
Jules presented a great idea to me a few days ago : recordings in Kirel of the progress of our restoration! I'll admit, I hadn't even thought of that, but it makes sense given how the All Guilds Meetings take place there and the DRC's former on-site headquarters has become a central hub of news in the cavern.
I've asked a few experts in D'ni audio equipment to help, and the good doctor has a few people in mind to read the announcements. Jules himself will most likely write the contents, and I've told him not to let too much information slip.
We want some things to be a surprise, after all!<pb>9-10-21
More on the Caltauc today. A varied selection of artifacts and writings has been moved on-site into the lower level of the library for study. Kelsei found a rather large cache of writings that'll give her quite a lot to do in the coming weeks, although I can sense she wants to do more than just translate.
I can certainly understand that. To undertake your own project is a rather exciting prospect.
Thankfully, nobody has discovered the means to enter the downstairs of the Chiso library . . . which makes me wonder why the D'ni didn't store any Books down there? Or maybe they did and took them anyway as the Caltauc made it quite clear that the D'ni were not welcome and who knows when they'd be able to get back here next.
Despite the deserted village nearby showing signs of being so for many decades, we still keep a sharp eye out for their return, just in case.<pb>10-9-21
The big four-oh birthday has come and gone. One might think age would slow me down, but the work remains exciting enough to put a youthful spring in my step! Makes me curious what things will be like 20 years from now . . .
I have put in a humble request to the DRC to open up their archives of any materials they may still have claim to, including Age Books. Even in the background, they still show a bit of interest on what's going on down here . . . and really, who can blame them? They put in years of work here and I'm sure it's nice to them to see it still going.
I guess we'll see what happens.<pb>11-2-21
Ametist has done some fantastic work in restoring the Age of Tiam. I think, after a bit more work and some assistence from our team, the Age should be ready for release late next month. Meeting "Uncle Rebus" as he's known was also a delight. So many interesting people from all walks of life to find here.
Jules has submitted a new book for the library ( a regular book, not an Age Book ) and I plan to display it prominently on one of the stands. It's a very interesting read and I encourage everyone reading this journal ( yes, you! ) to have a look! I hope we can see more writings like it in the near future.
Speaking of reading, we found a book detailing better the story behind Serene and have placed it into the Age. That other book still has a few details we need to fact-check. Lesson learned on that one!
I still have not heard back from the DRC, but that's not unusual since it always has taken awhile to get a response. They are quite busy elsewhere these days; new projects, new explorations. I'm excited to hear what they've been up to as of late, even on an individual basis.<pb>12-20-21
All I can say is . . . WOW. The turnout for the release of Tiam was something to behold! Not only did quite a few explorers show up, but Rand Miller from Cyan, Inc. also dropped in to see what was happening! It's been awhile since anyone from their company has come down, so it was great to see.
Mr. Miller respectfully kept to the background, and in turn, everyone respectfully gave him space, although I'm sure there were burning questions about the status of their latest project, Firmament.
. . . but today was Ametist's day, and I couldn't be happier for her. Tiam's release was a rousing success and initial reaction to the newest Age we've released was very positive. I've been in her place before and can tell from experience just how thrilling it can be!
Thanks again to Rand Miller for stopping by! Those folks at Cyan are always welcome down here in our little "clubhouse".<pb>1-3-22
A new year, and a new page in the proverbial restoration. I got a request a couple of days ago from my friend Hazado for some extra person-power, particularly engineers familiar with D'ni mechanics. I'm not sure what's being cooked up here, but something tells me it's big . . . perhaps something we've all been waiting for for years now.
Progress in Descent has been slow, but steady. I'll continue to update that journal with all the nitty-gritty details and have more of a broad progress report here.
I've also heard reports of new explorers coming in from the desert, which is great to hear. Hope they can find their way down here without too much fuss!<pb>1-6-22
I can't believe it! This is a HUGE find! I almost didn't think these Ages really existed . . . and yet here they are, the Linking Books in front of me! My mind is racing!
Alright, I need to stay calm. These Ages, while significant finds, still go through the same scrutiny as any others. If things check out, however . . .
<pb>2-9-22
As it turns out, the Ages are rather different from what was depicted elsewhere. We'll need to approach them slowly and methodically given we essentially want to throw out any preconceptions.
On a less stressful note, it appears the reaction to the Age of Tiam has been very positive. I know ametist also has a new cavern location being restored along with Dulcamara and Rebus, so hopefully, there will be a tour soon.
In the meantime, I need to chat again with Calum about finally getting that darn Nexus KI slot working in the Pub to give people an easier way to get there. His understanding of the D'ni tech, along with Hazado, has grown by leaps and bounds.
Even so, he really needs to learn to relax a bit more. This work can easily consume you if you're not careful.<pb>3-17-22
Some great St. Pat's Day celebrations as usual. One tends to forget how much work goes into planning these things and seeing them go off flawlessly like that reminds all of us.
Hazado continues to spearhead the Gahreesen wall efforts. Even after the past years of fine efforts of the DRC, and later, a talented group of German engineers, it still needs fine-tuning.
On the Age restoration front, Calum has brought forth his latest efforts in the form of Eder Naybree. He's still collecting data, but it's quite the lush terrain with the familiar D'ni garden fixtures for added comfort. Should be an exciting addition to the library when it's ready.
Hopefully, I can pry him away long enough to get the Pub's KI pedestal slot working! The public demands it!<pb>4-13-22
Given the demand, I think it's probably time to officially open up the lower floor for visitors to stop by. I've asked everyone using a desk there to secure any sensitive materials elsewhere, but only for the safety of others as I doubt anyone would actually swipe anything.
The wall is still being worked over. I honestly think, if Hazado never saw the interior of the Maintainer's Nexus again, he'd be very happy. Still, if the wall functions quite well at the end of it all, it'll be due to his tireless work.
Keith Lord has mentioned he's close to getting the Highgarden area of Fahets ready to open. His restoration process is quite methodical and always worth the wait. Plus, with some of the photos he's been taking of the Age, I'm even more keen to see it in person!]]></translation>
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<translation language="English"><![CDATA[<font size=16 face=Lucida><margin left=62 right=62 top=48>...ahrg, where are my documents again? I can’t find them.
<translation language="English"><![CDATA[<font size=16 face=Michelle><margin left=62 right=62 top=48>...ahrg, where are my documents again? I can’t find them.
Sorry if I'm appear a bit messy, I've always been more a woman for the rough stuff.
It's a miracle that I got a place to study archaeology. And that I have been assigned a table here in the sanctuaries of Chiso makes me proud beyond measure.
As you can see, I'm just setting myself up.
@ -936,26 +1026,51 @@ Luckily, they let me get away with a warning.
Ok, I should move on. The other tables already look so tidy......]]></translation>
<translation language="English"><![CDATA[<cover src="greatzerojournals01.hsm"><margin left=62 right=62 top=48><font size=16 face=Michelle><p align=left>The Great Zero Journals
by Diranda Valerian, PhD
Website: https://diranda13.wordpress.com/
I discovered a slim little Journal in my researches into the Great Zero and its Keeper. While I was looking around the neighborhood the Keeper lived in, I found a cache of little books. I think these were written by the Keeper’s daughter, a girl named Sarai. Though I’m not entirely certain. Some of these books are written in a different hand, which I believe might be a young man named Tayeth.
But I found a story, which I’m not sure at the moment is a historical record or just a fiction, about the first time Sarai met Tayeth, when they were children. It’s fascinating! I’ve been spending most of my time looking through these homes, trying to find any kind of documentation about the Great Zero.
Welcome to the Great Zero Journals
March 11, 2022
I found a scrap of paper with the word key on it. That doesn’t mean our ‘KI’s, as that’s a name the DRC invented for the devices. I’d like to find more about this Key.
This is a record of my explorations within the Deep City, and what I found there.
Diranda Valerian
Dr. Tenny has been busy lately! He’s met someone named Logan… I haven’t met this person, but apparently Tenny’s very interested in him. It’s very cute actually. I’ve never seen Tiernan blush, but he does when he talks about Logan.<pb>Gahreesen Wall Tourney
May 6, 2022
I’d wanted to go to see this event, it looked like it was a lot of fun! Unfortunately, I had to consult with Dr. Tenny about a small injury I’d sustained a few weeks ago, so while we were x-raying my ankle, I had to miss the beginning of the event.
My time in the Cavern
March 11, 2022
Even worse, once we were done, I hurried over to the neighborhood and managed to get over to Gahreesen to see the event and I missed a jump! I Reltoed out and before I could get back there, the event had concluded.
I’ve been working in the Cavern, this time, for several weeks. At this point, I have focused most of my research on the Great Zero complex and the history behind this enigmatic location. I have been working on D’ni research for many years, having become involved in the project back in the 1990s, when the first DRC researchers began to investigate the Cavern. However, many other projects have diverted my studies, including some work in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as well as the Pacific Northwest. Only recently have I been able to return to the Cavern to help with the restoration efforts there.
I’ve just been having one of those crazy, forgetful days today. However, I did head over to the Great Zero to take some more photographs.
I have settled into my neighborhood, a ‘Bevin’ type. This one is mine, however, as opposed to the first neighborhood I used as a base, which was shared by several other explorers. Unfortunately, the neighborhood I was assigned doesn’t have a D’ni clock, but I was very happy to be able to find one that was in good condition and was unclaimed. A clock is just a bonus. I’m grateful to Calum, who helped me find one so quickly.
Water Power
March 15, 2022
Looking at the complex, there is a set of water channels from the lake outside the complex into the building, which appears to be responsible, at least in part, for powering the mechanical functions of the Emitter.
I have been looking over the channels and have realized that they run underneath part of the Calibration chamber, which means there is a channel within the interior of the building. In order to keep the machines running correctly, there most likely had to have been a team, or at least a single maintenance person on hand, perhaps occasionally anyway, to oversee the continued operation of the Emitter.
I’d like to try to get through one of the doors I have found in the complex, but so far, no luck. It’s possible it’s not even a door, really, but as a window, it makes no sense. I have tried to see if there’s something on the other side that would make the window theory work, but there’s only the raised platform in the actual Calibration chamber.
I have consulted with a few other explorers regarding my investigations, so they’re aware I’m attempting to find a way inside the interior. I’m not sure if they believe me or just think I’m mad… the crazy lady who’s obsessed with the Great Zero…
Missing Equipment
March 16, 2022
I do wonder if I misplaced my research last month, now! Though other folks have reported things missing, including a garden gnome?<pb>New Journal
I seem to have misplaced my current journal and the writing supplies I’d left at the Zero last night. I’m not sure if I just forgot where I put them or if someone came by and saw them and picked them up to return to me.
I do hope I find them soon, most of my current research on the people who worked in this complex was in that book.
Oh dear.
New Journal
March 18, 2022
Well, since I have yet to find my previous journal, I started a new book. I’ll just have to remember to keep it on me at all times.
I honestly didn’t think anyone else was interested in the Great Zero, at least I never see anyone here, so I was surprised to find my work gone.
@ -968,32 +1083,45 @@ I have found some other interesting artifacts in the Library as well as in the a
It’s interesting, the kinds of gemstones the D’ni used in their jewelry as well as creation of gaming materials and decoration. I found a lovely little Gemedet set in the Jeweler’s Manor, made from what looks to be white jade. It was apparently in the process of being finished when the Family had to abandon the City.
It’s rather poignant, such a lovely little item just sitting there, abandoned.<pb>Missing Equipment
March 16, 2022
It’s rather poignant, such a lovely little item just sitting there, abandoned.
I seem to have misplaced my current journal and the writing supplies I’d left at the Zero last night. I’m not sure if I just forgot where I put them or if someone came by and saw them and picked them up to return to me.
I do hope I find them soon, most of my current research on the people who worked in this complex was in that book.
Gahreesen Wall Tourney
May 6, 2022
Oh dear.<pb>Water Power
March 15, 2022
I’d wanted to go to see this event, it looked like it was a lot of fun! Unfortunately, I had to consult with Dr. Tenny about a small injury I’d sustained a few weeks ago, so while we were x-raying my ankle, I had to miss the beginning of the event.
Looking at the complex, there is a set of water channels from the lake outside the complex into the building, which appears to be responsible, at least in part, for powering the mechanical functions of the Emitter.
Even worse, once we were done, I hurried over to the neighborhood and managed to get over to Gahreesen to see the event and I missed a jump! I Reltoed out and before I could get back there, the event had concluded.
I have been looking over the channels and have realized that they run underneath part of the Calibration chamber, which means there is a channel within the interior of the building. In order to keep the machines running correctly, there most likely had to have been a team, or at least a single maintenance person on hand, perhaps occasionally anyway, to oversee the continued operation of the Emitter.
I’ve just been having one of those crazy, forgetful days today. However, I did head over to the Great Zero to take some more photographs.
I’d like to try to get through one of the doors I have found in the complex, but so far, no luck. It’s possible it’s not even a door, really, but as a window, it makes no sense. I have tried to see if there’s something on the other side that would make the window theory work, but there’s only the raised platform in the actual Calibration chamber.
I do wonder if I misplaced my research last month, now! Though other folks have reported things missing, including a garden gnome?
I have consulted with a few other explorers regarding my investigations, so they’re aware I’m attempting to find a way inside the interior. I’m not sure if they believe me or just think I’m mad… the crazy lady who’s obsessed with the Great Zero…<pb>My time in the Cavern
March 11, 2022
I’ve been working in the Cavern, this time, for several weeks. At this point, I have focused most of my research on the Great Zero complex and the history behind this enigmatic location. I have been working on D’ni research for many years, having become involved in the project back in the 1990s, when the first DRC researchers began to investigate the Cavern. However, many other projects have diverted my studies, including some work in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan as well as the Pacific Northwest. Only recently have I been able to return to the Cavern to help with the restoration efforts there.
New Stories and Friends
May 17, 2022
I have settled into my neighborhood, a ‘Bevin’ type. This one is mine, however, as opposed to the first neighborhood I used as a base, which was shared by several other explorers. Unfortunately, the neighborhood I was assigned doesn’t have a D’ni clock, but I was very happy to be able to find one that was in good condition and was unclaimed. A clock is just a bonus. I’m grateful to Calum, who helped me find one so quickly.<pb>Welcome to the Great Zero Journals
March 11, 2022
I discovered a slim little Journal in my researches into the Great Zero and its Keeper. While I was looking around the neighborhood the Keeper lived in, I found a cache of little books. I think these were written by the Keeper’s daughter, a girl named Sarai. Though I’m not entirely certain. Some of these books are written in a different hand, which I believe might be a young man named Tayeth.
This is a record of my explorations within the Deep City, and what I found there.
Diranda Valerian]]></translation>
But I found a story, which I’m not sure at the moment is a historical record or just a fiction, about the first time Sarai met Tayeth, when they were children. It’s fascinating! I’ve been spending most of my time looking through these homes, trying to find any kind of documentation about the Great Zero.
I found a scrap of paper with the word key on it. That doesn’t mean our ‘KI’s, as that’s a name the DRC invented for the devices. I’d like to find more about this Key.
Dr. Tenny has been busy lately! He’s met someone named Logan… I haven’t met this person, but apparently Tenny’s very interested in him. It’s very cute actually. I’ve never seen Tiernan blush, but he does when he talks about Logan.
The Key to Zero
June 10, 2022
I’ve been thinking a lot about the word ‘Key’ and how it relates to the materials I found in the Lyara Neighborhood, where the Keeper and his daughter lived, as well as the Jeweler’s Family.
I saw a sketch in one of Sarai’s journals, of what seems to be a key. It certainly looks like the keys from other D’ni places we have discovered.
She noted in it, so I took a picture and sent it to Tiernan’s grandmother, who is a D’ni linguist.
Molly said that as far as she could decipher, considering the words were faded and written in a child’s hand, that the description says “My key to Zero”.
I think it might be a key to a room, but I haven’t found the room yet. I do wonder why Sarai had a ‘key to Zero’, and I wonder if the key might work on one of the ‘doors’ I found in the Great Zero complex. I’m not sure.
I also found a small box with the word ‘Firemarbles’ on it. When I opened it, it was empty, unfortunately.
In one of Sarai’s journals, there are a few pages with the word ‘Firemarbles’ on them, but again, I can’t seem to read what she’s written there. I might send them to Molly, if she has time, but I’m also thinking of perhaps asking one of the linguists here in the Cavern about them.
Since things have been going missing lately, I’ve been very hesitant to share too many of the discoveries I’ve made, which makes me sad, but Tiernan and Kelsei agree it’s probably better right now. I wish Calum were back, I think he’d find this fascinating. I only hope he’s feeling better soon!
I might ask Dr. Lavisham to look over these things though. I think he might find them interesting.]]></translation>
@ -3373,9 +3501,7 @@ It's time for another adventure.
03/06/2020
Hello, D’ni. It's good to see you again.
It looks like I won’t be alone again either, judging by the names popping up on my newly-acquired KI. Time to get to know the neighbours and work out what's what.
05/06/2020
It looks like I won’t be alone again either, judging by the names popping up on my newly-acquired KI. Time to get to know the neighbours and work out what's what.<pb>05/06/2020
Right. Bearings have been acquired. Suffice it to say, this old place has been busy since my time down here over a decade or so ago. Fortunately there has been little contact with the surface since the events of the last few months have unfolded, and no reported cases amongst the community, so it looks like it will be safe to mingle with others, at least for the time being.
First of all, the practicals. The cavern WIFI seems to be holding firm, so contact can be maintained to the surface without having to keep hiking out to that sweltering gas station a couple of miles out from the caldera. Means I should be able to stick to my lesson plans for the foreseeable, if anyone asks I'll chalk up the change of scenery to some particularly immersive Zoom wallpapers. Food and drink shouldn't be an issue either, along with my provisions there's a number of active groups down here who have been spending the last decade getting the commune living down to a fine art. Between everyone chipping in with their contributions, the occasional supply run to the Surface and a few canny explorer's own agricultural efforts, this place has gotten nicely self-sufficient over the years. Remarkable.
@ -3388,9 +3514,7 @@ A few names keep cropping up amongst my readings and via conversations with othe
What started as simply a change of scenery to keep my mind from unravelling has taken on the potential to revive my dream of being able to teach the history of D'ni as part of the RNU's Classical Civilisations course. I should start getting a submission together. Maybe enough time has passed for it to be worth another shot.
03/08/2020
Resisting the urge to stay too connected to things on the surface, the news only succeeds in depressing me at the moment. The UK in particular seems to have gone completely off its head. "Eat out to help out"?! Evidently my country's policy decisions are being written by the ghost of Sid James.
20/08/2020
Resisting the urge to stay too connected to things on the surface, the news only succeeds in depressing me at the moment. The UK in particular seems to have gone completely off its head. "Eat out to help out"?! Evidently my country's policy decisions are being written by the ghost of Sid James.<pb>20/08/2020
Woken up to an absolute bonfire of emails from the faculty this morning. The UK government couldn’t have made a bigger disaster of this years' A-Level results unless they were actually rounding up students from state schools on horseback with big nets.
Bloody typical. First rumblings of new publicly released ages in D'ni for over a decade, and the entire national UK university system is on the verge of imploding. I'm not saying it's the stated goal of the universe to mess with me personally, but by the GODS it would certainly explain a few things.
@ -3415,9 +3539,7 @@ I feel like the Guild of Messengers Pub is going to become a regular stop-off of
28/08/2020
Wonderful reunion with Echo in the city tonight. After all these years, it really feels like no time at all has passed between us.
I must make sure to set aside time to reconnect properly.
03/09/2020
I must make sure to set aside time to reconnect properly.<pb>03/09/2020
Report on the new ages done and submitted to the faculty. Fingers crossed they have the imagination to see the promise of future restoration efforts, even without official DRC oversight.
The lack of an official presence has always been a sticking point for them, it was what torpedoed my last efforts to get D'ni history officially recognized by the RNU back in the days of the Third Restoration. If only I could get them on board with this new explorer restoration and the work they've been doing. Surely they must see the significance of this new undertaking and what it could mean for the entire field of history itself?!
@ -3431,9 +3553,7 @@ I should make some enquiries. Someone in the restoration must be in touch with s
22/09/2020
Got my call-up papers from the faculty. Looks like they want me on-site for the new semester. I had a feeling remote-working from Ae'gura was only going to take me so far.
Time to start assembling.
27/09/2020
Time to start assembling.<pb>27/09/2020
Feels strange to be back on the surface after the excitement of the past few months. Already missing the city, along with the promise of what more remains to be discovered. Still, the Relto book on my study shelf is a welcoming sight to me, and the London link was managed without too much incident. I now have my means of returning to the city at a moment's notice.
I WILL be back. And I'll be bringing those eager to learn the history of this magnificent civilization with me.
@ -3529,9 +3649,7 @@ Took a stroll through Kirel today, remembering Dr Watson's old restoration addre
What if we were able to get the old pedestal up and running again, perhaps with new recordings on all the restoration projects happening down here?
This could work, it really could. Just need to get the right people interested.
19/08/21
This could work, it really could. Just need to get the right people interested.<pb>19/08/21
Looked over the podium with Cal yesterday. It's definitely beyond my limited technical expertise, but I think I sold him on the general concept. If I can get Patrick on board, I think we'll be in business.
Cal didn’t seem in a good way. Losing his train of thought, apparently not sleeping right. He's been mucking about with those crystals and it looks like they’re having a disturbing affect on him. I didn’t press the issue. Perhaps I should have, given Ed and I's own past experiences with -
@ -3594,9 +3712,7 @@ Worrying news from Cal about possible lake contamination, looks like there's bee
Bad business. Hoping it gets dealt with soon. That's over a decade's worth of lake restoration at risk of being undone.
25/11/21
VERY interesting project in the works from Christopher Therberg. A memorial for the D'ni cavern, honouring those who lost their lives in the Fall. Looks like he's planning to erect it at the King's Memorial Plaza in Ae'gura. Some design schematics and a concept for the plaza layout have been uploaded to the Beneath forums for feedback.
10/12/21
VERY interesting project in the works from Christopher Therberg. A memorial for the D'ni cavern, honouring those who lost their lives in the Fall. Looks like he's planning to erect it at the King's Memorial Plaza in Ae'gura. Some design schematics and a concept for the plaza layout have been uploaded to the Beneath forums for feedback.<pb>10/12/21
Talk about a Uni pub quiz for the ages. For a number of reasons.
Haven't seen Quintus since yesterday evening. Here’s hoping he managed to break the cycle.
@ -3727,9 +3843,7 @@ Damn it. Get it together, Jules. Your A-Game is needed on this one.
26/05/22
Here we go. Time to get our Cal back.
Once more unto the breach, and so forth.
28/05/22
Once more unto the breach, and so forth.<pb>28/05/22
Well that was an adventure and a half.
Cal's safe, at least for now. Currently stuck in Rei'schu, working his way through a local ailment he picked up there. A timely reminder that the D'ni had Maintainer suits for a reason.
@ -4039,86 +4153,107 @@ And this time, I tried to look beyond what was merely there in the physical and
Perhaps – just maybe - there was a bigger picture here in D’ni that I had yet to truly see.]]></translation>
These are personal interpretations, sketches, and thoughts about Moysenland composed from the scattered notes I have in my belonging.
What I have found so far is that this area is stable but the surrounding canal is filled with something that acts like quicksand. On the other side are cliffs
with several deep valleys between the peaks.
Moysenland was a harvest age, and there were inhabitants here.
The center island had terraces where the inhabitants grew some special crops. <img src=CenterIsland.hsm align=center resize=no blend=alpha>
The MoysenTrees had its place in the middle, as we still can see today.
A railway connected the island with the mainland.
There were controlled floodings that made the lower terrace perfect for a sort of rice.
The MoysenLily gave edable fruits and both Moysenberries and the MoysenTree itself were used.
Who wrote this age is not known but the D'ni had a station here. The inhabitants probably sold the crops or exchanged it. I have seen ruins of the communityhouse,
and I think the inhabitants had a vibrant cultural life, as can be seen in the inner room in the cave. It was probably the last big flooding that made the Dni to leave.
Very sparse notes tells about that. I have seen floodings here, they seem to come after heavy rains and the water raises quite calmly up above the quicksand and
flood into the center island through the tunnel. Then it slowly disappears during a couple of days. I suspect that the last severe flooding took away the soil and
most of the vegetation on the surrounding hills too. That was probably the cause of the damaged railway and tunnel on the center island. We have not seen any
signs of the inhabitants.
There were small villages on the mainland, roads and paths between them. The only animals left are fishes, but bigger animals lived here, some of which the inhabitants
used to get meat and skin from. Probably both tamed and wild species.
Weather and temperature:
Heavy rains and thunderstorms occur in periods when the temperature drops to about +10 degrees Celsius,
most often cloudy with a temperature between +15 to +25 degrees Celsius.
Daylength:
same as Earth.
Compassdirections:
standing at the link-in-point and looking toward the lanterna one face North.
What I have found so far is that this area is stable, but the surrounding canal is filled with something that acts like quicksand. On the other side there are cliffs with several deep valleys between the peaks.
Flora and fauna:
MoysenTrees, small flying insects, tiny grass-like vegetation,
fishes and birds. All of these need to be further examined and described.
The water in the well is clean and can be used. The fishes are edable.
April 2022
With the successful restoration of Tiam and Elonin I found myself thinking
about Moysenland Age. I need to properly survey that Age again,
I have not been there for years. Time to organize an expedition!
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Moysenland was a harvest Age, and it was inhabited.
The center island had terraces where the inhabitants grew some special crops.
It is not known who wrote this Age, but the D'ni had a station here. The inhabitants probably sold or exchanged the crops. I have seen ruins of the town hall, and I think the inhabitants had a vibrant cultural life, as can be seen in the inner room in the cave. It was probably the last big flood that made the D'ni leave.
There are very sparse notes about that event. I have seen floods here; they seem to come after heavy rains and the water rises quite calmly up above the quicksand and flow into the center island through the tunnel. Then, it slowly disappears over a couple of days. I suspect that the last severe flood washed away the soil and most of the vegetation on the surrounding hills, too. That was probably the cause of the damaged railway and tunnel on the center island. We have not seen any signs of the inhabitants.
There were small villages on the mainland with roads and paths between them. The only animals left are fishes, but bigger animals lived here -- some of which the inhabitants got meat and skins from. Probably both domesticated and wild species.
Weather and temperature:
Heavy rains and thunderstorms occur in periods when the temperature drops to about +10 degrees Celsius. It is most often cloudy with a temperature between +15 and +25 degrees Celsius.
Day length:
Same as Earth.
Compass directions:
Standing at the link-in point and looking toward the lanterns, one is facing North.
Flora and fauna:
Moysentrees, small flying insects, tiny grass-like vegetation, a variety of fishes, and birds. All of these need to be further examined and described.
The water in the well is clean and potable. The fish are edible.
April 2022
With the successful restoration of Tiam and Elonin, I found myself thinking about Moysenland Age. I need to properly survey that Age again -- I have not been there for years. Time to organize an expedition!]]></translation>
Well, after the tests came back, we found out Ben seems to not be human, exactly. Of course Carl went into this a bit more on his journal: “A Non-Human Newcomer”. People were excited about this and speculation went a bit wild. Unfortunately this week, poor Ben seems to have been too overwhelmed with things and I’ve made the decision to keep visitors away for a while until he feels better. So I asked my helpers, the young folks from ASU, to keep him company and keep an eye on him when I’m not in the Clinic.
Logan came by, since I’ve been so busy with Ben, we haven’t had a lot of time to do much together lately. He was, of course, very curious about Ben, but I’m not letting anyone see him, not even Jules and Carl. I think Logan understands, he seemed to.
Welcome to my journal
March 19, 2022
Logan’s offered to visit me at the Clinic though, so while I’m working, he’s planning to come over for coffee and ‘mini-dates’ (his words!).
I’m a retired medical doctor and I have finally been able to answer the Call I have had for so very long.
I think we’re a couple… Alex says we are, anyway. She just grins whenever Logan comes by and Jamie winks. Logan is incredibly sweet, at any rate. I may offer him a place to stay here, since he mentioned his current neighborhood is a bit crowded with other Explorers.
I’ve relocated to the D’ni city, Ae’gura, to help with the restoration and research efforts there.
He noticed something and pointed it out to me though. The ‘mysterious visitors’ continue to show up on our Clinic roster, yet nobody here has ever seen them. Not even Alex and Nyota, who are here pretty much all the time. This is beginning to concern Dorrian, who’s been helping with security in the Clinic, along with Mysty. He and Jamie are setting up a watch during the night, just to keep everyone there safe. Their group has pretty much moved into the Clinic, which is great, because now I have people to keep me company as well as Ben!
Jamie is very interesting, he’s been helping me with my satellite uplinks, since we still have occasional connectivity problems. He’s also been discussing working with Dira’s brother’s Argon Labs group, and it sounds very much like Corey is going to be offering Jamie and his friends jobs!
The Clinic is coming along
March 22, 2022
I took a ‘KI selfie’ picture today of Logan and I! I love it and he wanted a copy sent to his KI as well.<pb>Clinic’s First Guest and a Mystery
May 19, 2022
I have been figuring out where to set up rooms for the Clinic, exploring my neighborhood and looking at all options.
Jules called me today about an injured man he’d found behind the Great Library. So once we got the poor fellow back to the Clinic, I set to work fixing him up. The poor boy was very confused and disoriented, but considering he’d taken a bit of a tumble, it’s not surprising.
At the moment, I have set up my office and telescope monitoring equipment in the ‘Classroom’, with my satellite equipment in the foyer near the clock. I don’t expect it to interfere with the clock mechanism, and thus far, it hasn’t.
Unfortunately he’d taken a bit of a bump to the head and seems to have temporary amnesia. Dr. Lavisham is looking into trying to find out a bit more about him. All we know about him at this point is that his name is Benavud, which we got from his KI Device.
I think the little observation room next to the classroom might be a good examination room. It’s private and quiet. It will just need a bit better lighting.
Jules, Kelsei and Carl are asking around, to see if anyone might recognize him or know about him, while Calum is looking at the broken KI.
The light gardens are a nice place for people to wait and relax. I’m primarily considering a good location for the emergency OR as well as patient rooms, but I will probably put one of the townhouses to use as a hospital ward at some point.
Hopefully we will be able to learn more about him, to help him out. In the mean time, he’s resting at the Clinic and we’re looking after him.
I suppose if his name sounds familiar to anyone in the Cavern, please let Dr. Lavisham, Kelsei, Carl or myself know, so we can make sure his family and/or friends are notified that he’s in our care and is alright.<pb>Relaxing Evening and A KIMail
Strange visitors
May 10, 2022
A couple of former workers on the Overflow station, who left the project a few weeks ago have been showing up on the visitor logs in the Clinic.
Calum let me know that these people had quit shortly after they took a leave of absence and as far as we knew, they’d left the area.
However, Tati Masser and Fasyk Casing have since been in the Clinic at least three times since they went ‘missing’. They seem to appear whenever I’m out on rounds or otherwise occupied in the Clinic, so I have yet to encounter them.
Explorers in the Cavern
May 11, 2022
This evening, while I was walking down to the Pub, I met a gentleman, Logan. He’s a newcomer to the Cavern, from the town my grandmother lives in, Sedona. We went over to the pub and had a couple of drinks and a nice, long conversation. Though he’s been here longer than I have, he arrived in December and has been exploring Ages and following the Journey. He’d just recently finished the Journey and was trying to find out more about the most recent news that Echo McKenzie was seen recently, which I’d heard about but didn’t see. I understand Dr. Lavisham spoke with her, however.
Unfortunately I couldn’t provide Logan with any new information about that, but we talked quite a bit about the Cavern, recent events and our work. He was very friendly and I enjoyed meeting him.
Logan Visited
May 15, 2022
So Logan stopped by the Clinic today. He was curious about where I was staying and I showed him around the Clinic. We stopped by the Radio Free D’ni show for a while as well but ended up spending most of our time wandering around Ae’gura, listening to the show on my phone.
He’s kind of amazing! So interesting and funny! I haven’t had a friend like him in a very long time and I didn’t realize how much I missed just hanging out with someone and sharing D’ni.
I think Grandmama would like him. There’s just something about him that is different.
We spent most of the evening in the Library, reading and sharing the information we’ve learned. He knows D’ni! Much better than I do! He was translating a book of poetry and it was just magical to hear his pronunciation of the words. It’s almost as if he were D’ni in a past life.
I’d love to introduce him to Carl, Jules and Calum, but Logan’s been kind of hesitant to meet more people. I’m not sure why. I think he’s just shy.
Relaxing Evening and A KIMail
May 17, 2022
Logan and I stole away to spend the evening sitting in Elonin, gazing at the Lake, sipping wine. A few other Explorers were looking around, trying to solve the puzzles, which was fun to watch.
@ -4139,51 +4274,42 @@ I think they’d both be stunned at what exists here below the desert floor of N
I’m hoping they might visit for the summer season, then they can meet Logan, Calum, Kelsei, Diranda, Jules and Carl. That would be so fun! I’d love to show a youngster around the Cavern!
Diranda told me her friends have been researching an Age that Calum found and they’re hoping he might let them visit it eventually. Calum mentioned that this age has crystals with some very unusual properties, which apparently caught the attention of Alex, Jamie and Nyota. They’re anxious to explore but Calum is being careful in who he’s letting visit, which I definitely agree with. I’d like to explore that Age as well but I respect Calum’s wishes in this case. I know he doesn’t want anyone to get hurt and I agree.<pb>Logan Visited
May 15, 2022
Diranda told me her friends have been researching an Age that Calum found and they’re hoping he might let them visit it eventually. Calum mentioned that this age has crystals with some very unusual properties, which apparently caught the attention of Alex, Jamie and Nyota. They’re anxious to explore but Calum is being careful in who he’s letting visit, which I definitely agree with. I’d like to explore that Age as well but I respect Calum’s wishes in this case. I know he doesn’t want anyone to get hurt and I agree.
So Logan stopped by the Clinic today. He was curious about where I was staying and I showed him around the Clinic. We stopped by the Radio Free D’ni show for a while as well but ended up spending most of our time wandering around Ae’gura, listening to the show on my phone.
He’s kind of amazing! So interesting and funny! I haven’t had a friend like him in a very long time and I didn’t realize how much I missed just hanging out with someone and sharing D’ni.
I think Grandmama would like him. There’s just something about him that is different.
Clinic’s First Guest and a Mystery
May 19, 2022
We spent most of the evening in the Library, reading and sharing the information we’ve learned. He knows D’ni! Much better than I do! He was translating a book of poetry and it was just magical to hear his pronunciation of the words. It’s almost as if he were D’ni in a past life.
Jules called me today about an injured man he’d found behind the Great Library. So once we got the poor fellow back to the Clinic, I set to work fixing him up. The poor boy was very confused and disoriented, but considering he’d taken a bit of a tumble, it’s not surprising.
I’d love to introduce him to Carl, Jules and Calum, but Logan’s been kind of hesitant to meet more people. I’m not sure why. I think he’s just shy.<pb>Explorers in the Cavern
May 11, 2022
Unfortunately he’d taken a bit of a bump to the head and seems to have temporary amnesia. Dr. Lavisham is looking into trying to find out a bit more about him. All we know about him at this point is that his name is Benavud, which we got from his KI Device.
This evening, while I was walking down to the Pub, I met a gentleman, Logan. He’s a newcomer to the Cavern, from the town my grandmother lives in, Sedona. We went over to the pub and had a couple of drinks and a nice, long conversation. Though he’s been here longer than I have, he arrived in December and has been exploring Ages and following the Journey. He’d just recently finished the Journey and was trying to find out more about the most recent news that Echo McKenzie was seen recently, which I’d heard about but didn’t see. I understand Dr. Lavisham spoke with her, however.
Jules, Kelsei and Carl are asking around, to see if anyone might recognize him or know about him, while Calum is looking at the broken KI.
Unfortunately I couldn’t provide Logan with any new information about that, but we talked quite a bit about the Cavern, recent events and our work. He was very friendly and I enjoyed meeting him.<pb>Strange visitors
May 10, 2022
Hopefully we will be able to learn more about him, to help him out. In the mean time, he’s resting at the Clinic and we’re looking after him.
A couple of former workers on the Overflow station, who left the project a few weeks ago have been showing up on the visitor logs in the Clinic.
I suppose if his name sounds familiar to anyone in the Cavern, please let Dr. Lavisham, Kelsei, Carl or myself know, so we can make sure his family and/or friends are notified that he’s in our care and is alright.
Calum let me know that these people had quit shortly after they took a leave of absence and as far as we knew, they’d left the area.
However, Tati Masser and Fasyk Casing have since been in the Clinic at least three times since they went ‘missing’. They seem to appear whenever I’m out on rounds or otherwise occupied in the Clinic, so I have yet to encounter them.
Added Office Hours and Appointments
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Logan and Benavud
June 2, 2022
I’ve set up a contact form for those requesting appointments as well as a list of hours I will be in the Clinic. Please feel free to contact me if you’d like an appointment.<pb>The Clinic is coming along
March 22, 2022
Well, after the tests came back, we found out Ben seems to not be human, exactly. Of course Carl went into this a bit more on his journal: “A Non-Human Newcomer”. People were excited about this and speculation went a bit wild. Unfortunately this week, poor Ben seems to have been too overwhelmed with things and I’ve made the decision to keep visitors away for a while until he feels better. So I asked my helpers, the young folks from ASU, to keep him company and keep an eye on him when I’m not in the Clinic.
I have been figuring out where to set up rooms for the Clinic, exploring my neighborhood and looking at all options.
Logan came by, since I’ve been so busy with Ben, we haven’t had a lot of time to do much together lately. He was, of course, very curious about Ben, but I’m not letting anyone see him, not even Jules and Carl. I think Logan understands, he seemed to.
At the moment, I have set up my office and telescope monitoring equipment in the ‘Classroom’, with my satellite equipment in the foyer near the clock. I don’t expect it to interfere with the clock mechanism, and thus far, it hasn’t.
Logan’s offered to visit me at the Clinic though, so while I’m working, he’s planning to come over for coffee and ‘mini-dates’ (his words!).
I think the little observation room next to the classroom might be a good examination room. It’s private and quiet. It will just need a bit better lighting.
I think we’re a couple… Alex says we are, anyway. She just grins whenever Logan comes by and Jamie winks. Logan is incredibly sweet, at any rate. I may offer him a place to stay here, since he mentioned his current neighborhood is a bit crowded with other Explorers.
The light gardens are a nice place for people to wait and relax. I’m primarily considering a good location for the emergency OR as well as patient rooms, but I will probably put one of the townhouses to use as a hospital ward at some point.<pb>Welcome to my journal
March 19, 2022
He noticed something and pointed it out to me though. The ‘mysterious visitors’ continue to show up on our Clinic roster, yet nobody here has ever seen them. Not even Alex and Nyota, who are here pretty much all the time. This is beginning to concern Dorrian, who’s been helping with security in the Clinic, along with Mysty. He and Jamie are setting up a watch during the night, just to keep everyone there safe. Their group has pretty much moved into the Clinic, which is great, because now I have people to keep me company as well as Ben!
I’m a retired medical doctor and I have finally been able to answer the Call I have had for so very long.
Jamie is very interesting, he’s been helping me with my satellite uplinks, since we still have occasional connectivity problems. He’s also been discussing working with Dira’s brother’s Argon Labs group, and it sounds very much like Corey is going to be offering Jamie and his friends jobs!
I’ve relocated to the D’ni city, Ae’gura, to help with the restoration and research efforts there.]]></translation>
I took a ‘KI selfie’ picture today of Logan and I! I love it and he wanted a copy sent to his KI as well.]]></translation>
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4/21/21
Figured I ought to start a proper field work journal instead of haphazardly shoving things into journals unrelated to the main work of the ages in question. I'm starting to feel like Sharper here with all these journals bleeding into eachother.
Geeze, I really am Light-bound for all that I write. How've I gotten so close to filling the Cathedral's book already? Gotta reserve space for the actually important work and none of the background stuff.
@ -4192,21 +4318,19 @@ ANYWAYS. Yay. New Journal for Field Reports And stuff. And STUFF. Hah. Oh man. W
BUT. I'm being prepared. Gonna make my notes here for reporting and such. Once I get a chance to get out there and visit the place. YEP.
...Oi, Calum, why can't you just stick to a single journal for this stuff?
<pb>Okay, let's see if I can find where this book is and get to there.
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Okay, let's see if I can find where this book is and get to there.
Tiam is, uh. Quite sandy and bright on first impression. I can't tell if it's the sun or the glare. Interesting initial area, structural foundations look well... locked door and a puzzle? Fascinating! Handy link back to Chiso right at the getgo. Benches! Very nice.
Tiam is, uh. Quite sandy and bright on first impression. I can't tell if it's the sun or the glare. Interesting initial area, structural foundations look well... locked door and a puzzle? Fascinating! Handy link back to Chiso right at the get go. Benches! Very nice.
Past the first door, dinner time now, so I'll return later.
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Little eggy plant things! How cute.
It always catches me off guard when I see my own stamp plastered somewhere. End of a book, And here it is! It's weird. I see it and go, "I didn't put that here!" But there it is. Literally left my mark in this age before I even visited it. What a paradox.
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Found a CD player! Very Retro.
Well, that's a blinding surprise.
This is a perplexing puzzle. I'm not quite sure how I'm supposed to get past it.
CLEVER.
...Double clever. Dang it I'm going to need to watch this a few times arent I?
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CLEVER.... Double clever. Dang it I'm going to need to watch this a few times aren't I?
Okay, that one door sensor needs fixing, it's staying open when it shouldn't, and closing in my face when it should be staying open. I think everything else is fairly solid. Not bad, not bad at all.
4/24/21
Korov'ev sent me some vases to refurbish. Well. Alright.
@ -4223,7 +4347,7 @@ Meanwhile: KI errors refuse to connect to the Lattice for a vast majority of the
4/29/21
Talking with Scharminius about the Lake light and the Er'cana ovens and he brings up an interesting possibility.
Only the time value matches an exact bake time. With 10 notches for about an hour's worth of surface time (Which in and of itself is weird for D'ni time keeping devices), he suggests it's possible 'power' and 'temperature' are arrays rather than stritctly settings on a linear scale. Going to need to talk with Mary Sue and see if she has any thoughts on the matter.
Only the time value matches an exact bake time. With 10 notches for about an hour's worth of surface time (Which in and of itself is weird for D'ni time keeping devices), he suggests it's possible 'power' and 'temperature' are arrays rather than strictly settings on a linear scale. Going to need to talk with Mary Sue and see if she has any thoughts on the matter.
Sent her a KI Mail. I have a feeling Time and Temperature remain scales of 0-to-50 but Power/Potency is the curious one.
5/2/21
@ -4242,12 +4366,12 @@ Hazado's taken to looking into the Watcher's Pub Imager table. Lots more talk ab
7/5/21
Well, this book's sat abandoned until now. Might as well repurpose it for Descent Work, such as it is. Looks like we're in the initial stages of surveying everything we have to work with, as it were. This might take a while. In the meantime, there's maintenance work to be done on elevators and other moving objects- part of which involves the repeated process of using these items over and over and noting any bad behaviors.
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Folks, please. We're just doing our jobs when we talk about being safe. The Shaft doesn't have any railing. Safety is paramount here. I don't want another Phil incident! Wear your Relto Books when exploring the Shaft!
<pb>Folks, please. We're just doing our jobs when we talk about being safe. The Shaft doesn't have any railing. Safety is paramount here. I don't want another Phil incident! Wear your Relto Books when exploring the Shaft!
7/7/21
Last night: Did testing with Gahreesen gear wall and Ahnonay Chair. Everything working as it should be on both-- a first for the chair, given its rickety nature. Glad to see we're finally getting it fixed. Should make folks happy.
I've offered my services in surveying work to Patrick once the dust settles on this family stuff and Mysterium. Gotta keep these things safe. Can't just go rushing in. Safety is Paramount. I sound like the DRC- a broken reccord. I legit wrote that the other day.
I've offered my services in surveying work to Patrick once the dust settles on this family stuff and Mysterium. Gotta keep these things safe. Can't just go rushing in. Safety is Paramount. I sound like the DRC- a broken record. I legit wrote that the other day.
8/17/21
After a few weeks of trying to rest after the, uh, rather disastrous nonsense that was my wifi boost experiment. (Thank you for the help keeping me sane, Kelsei!) Well. It's time to dive into another field dive for a new area. It's called "The Loft" and it's supposedly over-looking a hood somewhere in the Cavern. That's all I know going into this. Time to link.
@ -4273,12 +4397,13 @@ Or you could just call it 'Elevated,' which would be a passive participle and wo
So, the place is Elonin.
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Descent is still in Phase One. Patrick's had me check on some of the rugs near the elevator platform. You'd think he was patronizing me with such a menial task as ensuring something is still secured but- Eh. Kelsei and I both agree it's probably in my best interests to start small.
I need to get back to work on the Island but, I'm taking it cautiously after that sleepwalking incident. Poor Jules looked terified for me when I told him about it today. I wonder why?
I need to get back to work on the Island but, I'm taking it cautiously after that sleepwalking incident. Poor Jules looked terrified for me when I told him about it today. I wonder why?
9/2/21
Managed to catch Serene during one of its errant snow flurries. They're getting more common now, evidently. You'd almost think they were non existant before now, but one out of three visits, and I caught it now. I suspect soon that'll be two out of every three visits, and then every visit peirod.
Managed to catch Serene during one of its errant snow flurries. They're getting more common now, evidently. You'd almost think they were nonexistent before now, but one out of three visits, and I caught it now. I suspect soon that'll be two out of every three visits, and then every visit period.
The fireflies also chose to make an appearance, too. I honestly didn't know there were fireflies here. I never saw them during my earlier visits, all those many years ago when Andy first released the age. Did something change? ...Actually, come to think of it, was that hut even here originally?
The fireflies're rather harmonious sounding- a tad electricish too. I avoided touching them lest I wind up like those poor scientists in that one Stargate episode.
Haz's fix for the Great Zero Marker Machines is in for first round testing, apparently. Need to get someone in to help test that at some point.
@ -4293,7 +4418,7 @@ What happens when he retires? Who's trained to take over for this? It's not that
9/6/21
After some trial and error issues with the access point to Descent not working this morning, I've arrived at the Caldera, and making my way down through for some Initial Phase One checks of Descent.
Mirphak's joined me for this run. Patrick's running late.
Elevators are presently nonfunctioning, I'll be using my camera drone to survey the elevator rungs for damage. Or I would be... If I remembered to charge the battery first, that is. Later, then, I guess.
Elevators are presently non-functioning, I'll be using my camera drone to survey the elevator rungs for damage. Or I would be... If I remembered to charge the battery first, that is. Later, then, I guess.
Linking to midpoint of shaft next. Rest area seems as secure as it always does. Glad to see Patrick's got mind to fix the ramp spirals where they've broken, though.
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After some initial safety concerns with the temporary rampway fixes, we're going at it solo for the moment. No more than one person on the things at a time.
@ -4314,7 +4439,7 @@ I am water, seeking the roots, flowing downwards, always downwards...
hark! i see an elevator's glow! beams of light spear through the fog below!
...And I'm nowhere near the danged thing yet. I'm not even going to *count* the rings I have left to go.
Eight rings above the mid-way rest stop. Hoo, what a journey so far. Not done yet.
This climb is intense, and I'm near the end now. It's... man. When they say this whole trek is a two day journey i'd believe it after this hike down. Time to resume my descent.
This climb is intense, and I'm near the end now. It's... man. When they say this whole trek is a two day journey I'd believe it after this hike down. Time to resume my descent.
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I stand now at the very bottom of the Great Shaft, and despite being here earlier today (Yesterday?) via linking... It's a difference having walked all this way down.
I stand now at the bottom of a massive spiral of stone and air, having descended from the surface on nothing but my own two feet. I can't progress further on foot right now. I don't even know what time it is, or day. I've spent so much time descending to this point, and now I want nothing more than to climb into bed and rest.
@ -4325,13 +4450,13 @@ I know I am not the first to have walked this path. The D'ni, Aitrus, Anna, Gehn
Loftin, Elias, and Watson... the DRC... Who knows how many other Explorers over the years? And yet I feel that I am still experiencing this for the first time. This path, this journey, this...
This Spiral, yet unwalked by so many, yet seen by just as many, if not many more... Descent.
Watson wrote about a leap of faith, but... this? This experience? This path this journey this--
This goes beyond a leap of faith into the unknown. This is boldly stepping foot after foot into the dark, hinging hopes on there being something infront of you. For so long you can peer down and not yet see the bottom, and yet once you get there- ONCE YOU GET THERE...
This goes beyond a leap of faith into the unknown. This is boldly stepping foot after foot into the dark, hinging hopes on there being something infront of you. For so long you can peer down and not yet see the bottom, and yet once you get there- ONCE YOU GET THERE...
This goes beyond the Books. Beyond Linking. Did the D'ni have any idea of what kind of portal they created here?
9/7/21
Got my Camera Drone working, went in for some survey views of various things at a closeup distance. I found my way through a couple of the back node doors and found a river, plus a blown out bridge.
Sent my drone out for a brief explore and the thing's night-vision camera went out of whack, blasting everything with an undetailable white haze. I almost crashed it into some kind of rock face. Gave it a recall, not going to try that again any time soon.
Sent my drone out for a brief explore and the thing's night-vision camera went out of whack, blasting everything with an undetailed white haze. I almost crashed it into some kind of rock face. Gave it a recall, not going to try that again any time soon.
Troubleshooting Networking issues today. Hoping we can get to the bottom of the Net2 disconnects.
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That's no real progress beyond having a few obscure code errors to sort through now. Break time for now.
@ -4342,7 +4467,7 @@ Better to be safe than sorry.
We've sorted out the Descent access issues, but the accursed Net2s are still plaguing us. How annoying. Suggested a fix to Patrick about how to best repair the broken sections of path near the Rest Area. Will see if it works out.
9/9/21
Had a strange bug with the internal network KIs for a bit- it was, ah... It was replacing every Space Character with the first letter of the line above it. KI looked bizzare for sure.
Had a strange bug with the internal network KIs for a bit- it was, ah... It was replacing every Space Character with the first letter of the line above it. KI looked bizarre for sure.
Danged things even shifted text in real time as you messed with the interface. Using a glitched KI even made the Nexus display weird, so "Tokotah Alley" was "TokotahTAlley" for example.
My personal favorite was "PallacePAlcove" hahah!
It's fixed now, and was hilarious while it lasted. While I'm glad we caught it long before it leaked out into the general KI network, it certainly made for an entertaining evening while we working on other things.
@ -4364,8 +4489,8 @@ If things go well, we push it live this week or next. Then comes the unenviable
I'm going to end up stress building another model at this rate. Hahaha. Oh boy.
9/15/21
may have come across a small cause of the net2s. going to try a bigger test on saturday.
i also missunderstood what the fix we were testing even was. *Just* targeting the sorting issues.
may have come across a small cause of the net2s. going to try a bigger test on Saturday.
I also misunderstood what the fix we were testing even was. *Just* targeting the sorting issues.
hopefully we can stop the DRC hoods from auto growing larger going forwards
also, apologies for the sloppy handwriting- hungry and waiting on dinner.
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@ -4379,9 +4504,9 @@ Group photo's been postponed. Did several hours of testing though. Dinner time n
More testing, trying to hunt down the Net2s. Not much luck, got some horrifying ideas as to the causes though.
Some polish work on Descent done- someone suggested we throw up some tarp nets around the shaft for safety reasons... Did a test. And Said tarps are just getting folks caught in them. Wind blows slightly and woosh!- trapped! We're taking those down asap.
Some doors are working better now, and things are looking snazzy. Patrick says we're nearing the end of Phase 1. That's good. Now to just try and figure out what's going wrong with the KI network...
Hrm, interesting. Seems we should have had a Net2, but the KI system didnt push the bootoff notif? ...Weird. Dinner time now.
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Marker Games? We're floating potentially disabling them for a while just to see what happens.
Hrm, interesting. Seems we should have had a Net2, but the KI system didn't push the bootoff notif? Weird. Marker Games? We're floating potentially disabling them for a while just to see what happens.... Dinner time now.
Apparently the disabling did nothing for system stability, so not the Markers. Dang it.
9-24-21
@ -4411,9 +4536,9 @@ Got a call while examining Descent to help test the networking. Adam has an idea
Did we find it? We might have just found it.
...It's the right exception code, but it handed down Net6s instead of Net2s. WOW. Okay. More testing, but WOW. Okay. This feels like prgress! Woo!
...It's the right exception code, but it handed down Net6s instead of Net2s. WOW. Okay. More testing, but WOW. Okay. This feels like progress! Woo!
9/28/21
<pb>9/28/21
Apparently we've had someone sneaking into Descent while using the official KI Network. Damn it. During Pod's Relaxing Session, I got a notification that this sneak was in Descent on the Public Network and went to pull him out.
There's a REASON we use Internal Network KIs for this stuff! The public system isn't CONFIGURED for people to access these areas yet FOR A REASON! WHAT A FOOL! Is there any telling how long he's been poking around behind the scenes?
@ -4422,9 +4547,9 @@ Messaged Patrick, checked with Adam... This guy was visiting a bunch of unreleas
We haven't touched those areas for a MULTITUDE of reasons and this guy went and... GOD. The sheer AUDACITY. This goes beyond Yeesha giving us access to areas the DRC had already vetted or restored. This goes beyond--
This is-- By Chezahcen, this fool could have gotten himself killed or worse.
I'm not sure what to make of this situation yet. I'm still processing it. I find myself more and more every day in the shoes of the DRC before us. Not just in terms of the locations, but... I've even notif'd the DRC rep for KI Network management on their end of things. I feel like a Honest To God ResEng. I just dont have the hat.
I'm not sure what to make of this situation yet. I'm still processing it. I find myself more and more every day in the shoes of the DRC before us. Not just in terms of the locations, but... I've even notif'd the DRC rep for KI Network management on their end of things. I feel like a Honest To God ResEng. I just don't have the hat.
I was confused by "Jellyfish" as an age designation and looked it up. Some small metal platform at sea with canons. Apparently, it's some kind of shooting gallery for the Jellyfish native to the age. Fun. Not sure we'll ever release that, but fun. Going to have to do a Deep Dive and see what lore the DRC have stashed away...
I was confused by "Jellyfish" as an age designation and looked it up. Some small metal platform at sea with cannons. Apparently, it's some kind of shooting gallery for the Jellyfish native to the age. Fun. Not sure we'll ever release that, but fun. Going to have to do a Deep Dive and see what lore the DRC have stashed away...
9/29/21
Well, we pushed the Fix for the Net2s. Fingers crossed to see if it works. Meanwhile, Adam, Briggs, Patrick, and a few others are talking football on Discord. Get Sharper in the mix and we'd have a real 'fun' time LOL.
@ -4453,14 +4578,14 @@ You can tell I'm exhausted by how I'm shouting out at the lake. No new light sam
KI Update went live this morning. Gave Descent a quick survey this afternoon. Nothing new worth reporting. I need to give it a more thorough checkover later today.
Ran into Jules' friend Ed Kensington-James tonight by sheer accident in one of the DRC hoods when I went to check in on the nightly gathering. First time meeting the guy. Good to finally have a face to the name! Jules has talked a lot about him to me in private. Jules has told me Ed's a D'ni Translator, of some talent. I'd imagine he and Kelsei would get along well.
In other news, today's update to the KI systems seems to have stablized things finally. Made it through a Relaxation Session without issue. If this holds up through the week to the weekend, I think we've likely got the Network issues squashed.
In other news, today's update to the KI systems seems to have stabilized things finally. Made it through a Relaxation Session without issue. If this holds up through the week to the weekend, I think we've likely got the Network issues squashed.
Gonna give Descent a more thorough trip now. Hopefully shouldn't run into any issues tonight.
10/7/21
I think we've finally fixed the worst offender of the Net2s. Things have seemed very stable since the system update.
10/11/21
<pb>10/11/21
Slept in late again after a long day yesterday. Helped a 'mrjmzack' with his Path of the Shell completion this morning. Always fun to get that moving smoothly. Thinking I'll work on the Pod 12 area more this afternoon, if I can find the time...
Or not. Calls for reviews of Tiam and Elonin just came in. Guess I'll take some time there today too.
Tiam's good as far as I can tell. Though, that CD player may need replacing its batteries. Onto Elonin next. Work lamps are gone. It's much nicer in here, lighting wise.
@ -4468,7 +4593,7 @@ Tiam's good as far as I can tell. Though, that CD player may need replacing its
Had to remake my notes, lost them over a system reset at some point. Oh well. Got things open again now. Place seems stable, I can't see much issue except some of the lights seem to shine a bit too brightly in places. Place seems good otherwise.
10/19/21
Briggs was getting lake light samples down at the docks this morning when he fished out a soaked-through Relto Book. Busted, through and through. Bit rotten, too. Poor thing. I hope we don't have some poor unfortuante Explorer floating out in the lake somewhere.
Briggs was getting lake light samples down at the docks this morning when he fished out a soaked-through Relto Book. Busted, through and through. Bit rotten, too. Poor thing. I hope we don't have some poor unfortunate Explorer floating out in the lake somewhere.
Trial runs on the Kirel Audio System running now. Some slight issues to sort out but I think it's getting there. Good to hear Watson's voice again, though. Occasional echoing issue while it plays, though. Infrequent, but slightly annoying. Hazado's already got an idea to fix it.
@ -4493,7 +4618,7 @@ Light levels out here are starting to dim. I'm advising the others to turn back
10/21/21
The Relto book's dried up enough Briggs took a look at its pages. To quote:
"Regarding the relto book in the lake, after letting it dry out a bit more and looking through it some, it looks like it's been partially chewed up.
"Regarding the Relto book in the lake, after letting it dry out a bit more and looking through it some, it looks like it's been partially chewed up.
Not like by an alligator or something, more like papers that got caught in the copier and torn up. The book isn't working, at least not that I can tell."
Happy Halloween. What a spooky party! Thanks to Minasunda, the NULP dance group, and Radio Free D'ni for the awesome show!
11/2/21
<pb>11/2/21
My temporary auto sampler for the Lake broke down pretty quick. I forgot to seal the wiring properly. WOOPS. Back to manually sampling, I guess.
Looks like an evening of running network connection tests on the Minkata KI network. Lovely.
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@ -4539,14 +4664,12 @@ In other news, apparently we had a spike in heavy metal content in the lake wate
11/19/21
Confirmed metal spike. Gonna have to take a trip to the facility on Monday.
11/20/21
Serene Journal swapout approved, and it's ready to go out with the book shuffle in Chiso. Figured we might as well get that swapped out all at once. Saves the trouble.
Serene Journal swapout approved, and it's ready to go out with the book shuffle in Chiso. Figured we might as well get that swapped out all at once. Saves the trouble.
A good cap to a busy couple of days. Spent time with cousin and her boyfriend when they came to visit. Cheap flights are nice! I certainly don't mind making the effort to go get them should things go for-
<pb>[a large splotch of ink splaters across the page]
[Several large splotches of ink splatter across the entire lower part of the page, partially covering words.]
I-- I need to rest tomorrow.
11/24/21
exhausted
that's really all there is to say on the matter
<pb>11/24/21
exhausted, that's really all there is to say on the matter
12/19/21
Swapped out the Serene Journal the other day along with the rest of the Chiso Shelves Restructuring. Been busy with so many other things in the mean time. Spoke with Patrick regarding something near a Lava Chamber he found- a machine that's similar to ones in the Overflow Station. Looks maintainer-suit-equipment-y, like Gahreesen's wall tubes. Could be related- need to get power working in both cases though, I think.
@ -4557,21 +4680,16 @@ I wanna go back to bed. Can I go back to bed please?
Happy New Year, Field Journal!
I just got back from an evening of testing the Gahreesen Wall with Scharm, CJ, Catherwood, and Hazado. Still some major issues with the suit applicator mechanisms- I got stuck in an applicator loop at one point, but HOO. BOY. I'm so giddy. It's like I'm a kid again!
Do you know how many years it's been since I climbed on this thing last? Easily 18! Eighteen years, and we're getting the thing working again. Patrick's Voice Over work is great, though, the speakers are having issues with playing multiple lines at once. Hazado's working on it.
No telling on estimates on when it'll be ready, but I'll have something to tease at tomorrow's AGM, I think! Beyond that, it seems Kelsei's interest in Eder Naybree is nearly contageous. Folks in the Restoration Group keep asking about it with every picture I share among the crews. People want to see it, and honestly, I can't blame them. It's a very beautiful Garden Age.
Overgrown, but beautiful. I think it shouldn't take too much work to push over the finish line- just a lot of heavy trimming of the 'hedges' as it were, and a refix of the stone pathways... Ah, regardless. I'm happy tonight. Hopefully with this brought back into play we'll start seeing Wall Climbing Competitions like the Door Run competitions! Oh, that'll be a BLAST! :D
No telling on estimates on when it'll be ready, but I'll have something to tease at tomorrow's AGM, I think! Beyond that, it seems Kelsei's interest in Eder Naybree is nearly contagious. Folks in the Restoration Group keep asking about it with every picture I share among the crews. People want to see it, and honestly, I can't blame them. It's a very beautiful Garden Age.
Overgrown, but beautiful. I think it shouldn't take too much work to push over the finish line- just a lot of heavy trimming of the 'hedges' as it were, and a fix pass of the stone pathways... Ah, regardless. I'm happy tonight. Hopefully with this brought back into play we'll start seeing Wall Climbing Competitions like the Door Run competitions! Oh, that'll be a BLAST! :D
I know the Wall has worked in some limited, private capacity- folks with TOC Network KI's were running private Gahreesen Wall uses for years, and I believe that a majority of the work we're running on is based on that work- but to bring this thing to a full, public use after all this time...
Feels like we're coming full circle again. Harta Choylahnaytahv, Literally "Complete Cycle" in D'ni, or "Anniversary" as an idiom. Honestly, I feel like 2022 is off to a good start here in the Cavern... Now if only my Surface Life were as peaceful.
1/8/22
Sometimes I have to wonder what Patrick is thinking. Announcing potential restorations like this... Todelmer, Tahgira, Laki? Sure, fine. Okay. NOLOBEN? Noloben! Freaking NOLOBEN!? We've been avoiding them for a reason but initial exploration is-
For empahsis' sake: Tahgira is a frozen iceball- even more so than the DRC records showed it being back in the early 2000s. As long as we emphasise that for explorers going in- Okay. Cool. Fine. WHATEVER. Go ahead and freeze your faces off if you don't want to heed our warnings.
For emphasis' sake: Tahgira is a frozen iceball- even more so than the DRC records showed it being back in the early 2000s. As long as we emphasize that for explorers going in- Okay. Cool. Fine. WHATEVER. Go ahead and freeze your faces off if you don't want to heed our warnings.
NOLOBEN. Is Bahro Central. And then there's the nasty stuff Esher got up to there.
@ -4581,7 +4699,7 @@ I need some time on this.
<pb>1/20/22
I just. I still can't get over the idea of us ever going to Noloben. Atleast Patrick's taking initial exploration seriously- maintainer suits and all that- but still.
STILL. Noloben. I can't. I'm emphasising how this is a bad idea- Look! No! I'm not denying Noloben is a sound place to visit in terms of D'ni's dirty dark deeds of darkness- but--! BUT!!!
STILL. Noloben. I can't. I'm emphasizing how this is a bad idea- Look! No! I'm not denying Noloben is a sound place to visit in terms of D'ni's dirty dark deeds of darkness- but--! BUT!!!
Noloben. I just. NOLOBEN. It's such a bad idea. It's- I can't. I just. I want folks to hear me out on this. Sharper shot a Bahro there. Esher tortured Bahro there. A Bahro killed Wheely SHOUTING THE AGE'S NAME. This- This goes beyond historical relevance! That Age is DANGEROUS! That is TABOO GROUND! To go to that Age is like- It's-- IT's like walking over your own grave and feeling it.
Chezahcen damn it- please spare us from more fools! After that last idiot went to the Age without anyone of us KNOWING. I- No! This is BAD! Bad bad bad! I need to talk with Patrick about this.
@ -4598,7 +4716,7 @@ Some jammed mechanism or something. Prying him out of that suit was an interesti
Well, more testing. Briggs, Scharm, CJ, and I in Gahreesen again. Purple team chute worked, but Yellow's didn't fire off. How annoying.
Briggs and I did a second test at Hazado's prompting, purple chute didnt work that time. Lovely logic bugs.
1/27/22
<pb>1/27/22
Well, I'm about 30$ poorer, but atleast I'm not squished inside of a Maintainer Helmet. We managed to replicate how poor Briggs kept getting caught in his Maintainer Suit tonight, and... then everyone left before I got out of it. Sooo...
I went to ask Kelsei for help and decided, poorly, at the last minute to prank her by pretending to be a ghost. She shrieked very loudly and splashed me with coffee.
@ -4613,17 +4731,17 @@ Well, that's a bust. Hazado updated the old Audio files Patrick had done for the
All I know is, the whole system crashed when we both confirmed a game. Twice. Once with me first, Haz second, then, after a reboot, once with Haz first, me second. Speakers started to utter the line and then everything goes kablewy! Fantastic. I swear I heard someone else's voice garbled briefly over Patrick's New Wall Game announcement too, that second time.
1/31/22
More strange happenings in Gahreesen. Power fluctations across the second building. I'm afraid we broke something with that latest update. Good grief.
More strange happenings in Gahreesen. Power fluctuations across the second building. I'm afraid we broke something with that latest update. Good grief.
2/1/22
Welp. Hazado and I were heading into Building 2 tonight to do some more testing and I got stuck in one of the friggin airlocks between the bridge and mudroom. It's like, at the last second, the doors decided my KI wasn't authorized or something. First door was sluggish to open, let me in, didn't close for a good while, then when it did, the second door didn't open!
At this point, a more naieve me would say I was making all this stuff up if they heard it. But no, this is legit happening. What the heck did we do? What's next? One of the buildings stopping rotating entirely??
At this point, a more naive me would say I was making all this stuff up if they heard it. But no, this is legit happening. What the heck did we do? What's next? One of the buildings stopping rotating entirely??
2/5/22
<pb>2/5/22
Kelsei found me conked out on a cliff in Naybree this morning. Brought my attention to a Book she'd found. Descriptive. Hidden in Naybree somewhere. Didn't tell me where, but she must've gone hiking for it.
Kelsei's got something of a nose for sniffing out hidden secrets, it seems. Can't blame her enthusiasm, at any rate. More and more I just feel exhausted to the point of colapse. Naybree is a project. This Book, though...More on that in another journal.
Kelsei's got something of a nose for sniffing out hidden secrets, it seems. Can't blame her enthusiasm, at any rate. More and more I just feel exhausted to the point of collapse. Naybree is a project. This Book, though...More on that in another journal.
Ametist got a couple of Elonin's exterior doors opened. It's not a Bevin/Seret Style Neighborhood like I'd thought it'd be. I suppose that makes sense given the layout of the place, but it's hard to get a grasp on *where* things are when you're inside a place and can't find the outside.
@ -4633,7 +4751,7 @@ Small, quiet courtyard. Strangely, makes me feel a bit more at ease seeing the o
Slept in late and missed the opening ceremony for the Anniversary. When did they start setting the time for these things at 9 AM?My own fault for getting nose deep in that Descriptive Book, though.
2/17/22
Well, now I'm certain there's a second voice in the narration system. Also couldn't get a Mainainer Suit out of the wall area like we did before, though, so. Eh.
Well, now I'm certain there's a second voice in the narration system. Also couldn't get a Maintainer Suit out of the wall area like we did before, though, so. Eh.
2/18/22
Chased down some power surges in Gahreesen this morning. Found one potential source in the form of the upstairs KI machine dispenser. Something funky was going on- caught in some kind of either coding error or physical damage loop.
@ -4653,7 +4771,7 @@ Jules popped in. Had a bit of a chat with him. Felt good to get some of the thou
3/2/22
No luck securing new Lattice material for the Nexus Terminal yet. Then again, I've not been pushing too hard on it. Naybree's taken up a lot of my attention lately. Always something, with that Age. It's in the proper review phase and folks keep picking at various little things. Love every minute of it, but I kinda wish things would just stay STABLE in the danged Age and not shift subtly.
The fissures in the walls have me heavily concerned, to be honest. With how large the moons are, I can only imagine the tidal forces being exherted on the planet itself. The tree roots aren't helping matters any either.
The fissures in the walls have me heavily concerned, to be honest. With how large the moons are, I can only imagine the tidal forces being exerted on the planet itself. The tree roots aren't helping matters any either.
Got a Mysterium Meeting tonight, and I'm getting hungry. Thinking I'll swing by the model shop before hitting up the king of burgers for some chicken sandwiches. I've a thought to swipe some of the Lattice material from a disconnected KI Terminal, if I can find one that's not in use. I know the Neighborhoods used to have the old Terminals before the DRC just made them all widely available. I know KIREL used to have one, too.
@ -4662,12 +4780,12 @@ Hm. I wonder if they just shoved them in a storage closet somewhere, or maybe th
<pb>3/6/22
Had an experiment idea: Tried to seal up the broken lattice parts, and tried slotting it into the Nexus Terminal. It did not succeed. Electricity arced over the damage. I definitely need a fresh replacement part.
Gahreesen Wall- baring the occasional D'ni interupt- is working as intended it seems. Once we finalize some things, we'll be arranging for a mass test of the thing. Theo, r'Tay, Emor, Hazado, and I did some smaller group testing. I got a functioning and non jammed up Maintainer Suit out of it too! More tomorrow.
Gahreesen Wall- baring the occasional D'ni interrupt- is working as intended it seems. Once we finalize some things, we'll be arranging for a mass test of the thing. Theo, r'Tay, Emor, Hazado, and I did some smaller group testing. I got a functioning and non-jammed-up Maintainer Suit out of it too! More tomorrow.
3/9/22
I'm realizing this journal has meandered quite a bit from its supposed Descent Focus. I guess it really is just a field journal, eh? Elonin's release is around the corner- so's the Wall. Naybree... maybe being held back until next Quarter with Highgarden and- potentially- Direbo. I guess we'll see how the DRC decides to handle things with that.
Carl Palmner's back in D'ni, which is always a fun time for everyone. Had a few chats with him since he came back- about a lot of things. Wheely among them. I still can't get over the idea of Visitng Noloben in any official capacity, even with Maintainer Suits, the idea just...
Carl Palmner's back in D'ni, which is always a fun time for everyone. Had a few chats with him since he came back- about a lot of things. Wheely among them. I still can't get over the idea of *Visiting Noloben* in any official capacity, even with Maintainer Suits, the idea just...
Well, that's a bunch of stuff to talk about at therapy tomorrow, atleast.
@ -4676,7 +4794,7 @@ Now I'm hearing talk that Patrick's planning on opening up the lower levels of C
3/14/22
Spent the afternoon giving a tour of Naybree to Nosila and Scharminius. Basically repeated the same tour as I did with Carl- but both of 'em found things at different paces. Nosila found the back area first, and Scharm the bedroom first.
Went to Gahreesen after- some more Wall testing. Got Noslia a suit before she headed out for the night. Trying to get Scharm one now, but apparently my 20 blocker maze is a biiit too complicated. Just climb to the right side of the wall, Scharm.
Went to Gahreesen after- some more Wall testing. Got Nosila a suit before she headed out for the night. Trying to get Scharm one now, but apparently my 20 blocker maze is a biiit too complicated. Just climb to the right side of the wall, Scharm.
Yay! he got it!
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@ -4699,8 +4817,8 @@ Tired tired tired.
3/29/22
I'm not the only one tired, it sounds like. Kelsei apparently has had a pretty rough week too... Hm... She's mentioned once or twice about wanting to get a motor scooter in a greenish color. I wonder if I can find a toy, atleast, with the right color scheme?
3/30/22
Claidi suggested this acyronym:
<pb>3/30/22
Claidi suggested this acronym:
RENEWAL: Restore, Explore, New Ages, Engage, Writers, Artists, Lore.
Works for something of a mission statement for our group atleast.
4/3/22
@ -4717,7 +4835,7 @@ Think we've got that fixed now. Hopefully. Fingers crossed things don't break ag
4/10/22
Tati Masser and Fasyk Casing. Two workers from the Overflow Station whom apparently faked being sick two weeks ago and have since gone missing. They're the ones who "Sami" was apparently nervous around. I can't talk with them now, and that seems heavily suspicious.
Honestly, given the apparent anagram that wasy Sami Lesgrandee, I'm willing to bet these two are anagrams of something or otther, too. I'm too tired for this nonsense.
Honestly, given the apparent anagram that was "Sami Lesgrandee," I'm willing to bet these two are anagrams of something or other, too. I'm too tired for this nonsense.
4/11/22
Saw 'The Cavern Today' hood on the Nexus today. Talk about a blast from the past. Last time they did a podcast it was back in 2013. Picture Imager has a photo of Jeff Wise's name on the Kahlo Pub Memorial. Awh.
@ -4732,7 +4850,7 @@ Makes no sense. Even the results I got from the doctors visit after I got thrown
Of COURSE there was a break in and sabbotage. Of course there was.
4/16/22
I finished dredging up the data log from the hood imager. It comes back to Tati Masser and Fasyk Casing- the two workers from the Overflow Station who have gone awol.
I finished dredging up the data log from the hood imager. It comes back to Tati Masser and Fasyk Casing- the two workers from the Overflow Station who have gone AWOL.
Tati's Work-crew networked KI was recorded on The Clinic's Hood Visitor Log imager's backend- noting it's 'not on the main network' status and hiding it from public view thanks to some archaic code the DRC left in there.
@ -4747,9 +4865,9 @@ I've made a public notif of the situation. I can't keep quiet on this.
4/20/22
It's always SOMETHING. We released the Wall- and we forgot the explanation journal. We got the Pub Nexus terminal working- and now the KI is showing a mangled title in one of the view screen categories. Minor issues.
NOW the new generic DRC hoods people are being assigned to are missing GZ books, and have Imagers stolen, and fountains off, and Heek Tables missing, and freaking missing even FIREMARBLES.
NOW the new generic DRC hoods people are being assigned to are missing GZ books, and have imagers stolen, and fountains off, and Heek Tables missing, and freaking missing even FIREMARBLES.
JUST what we needed. I have no idea what's happening. Sabbotage? Did someone steal the DRC's stockpile? I'm seeing shadows after everything with the damned clinic sabotage.
JUST what we needed. I have no idea what's happening. Sabotage? Did someone steal the DRC's stockpile? I'm seeing shadows after everything with the damned clinic sabotage.
4/21/22
We got fountain water back on in the affected hoods. Will be seeing about sorting out the rest.
@ -4769,7 +4887,7 @@ what am I depressed about?
a pained sadness long standing
stuck in a dried river bed- a drowning trout
sky over wheat as clouds rain blood
<pb>sky over wheat as clouds rain blood
dust hangs in the streets, death marches strong
grief overflowing as rivers flood
i try to hold on, singing simple songs
@ -4780,7 +4898,7 @@ and while nine slots to be filled number in eight
a girl prays that rain will fall long before september
we wish for a storm and we pray for the rain
i call it folley while the warnings remain unread
i call it folly while the warnings remain unread
we wish for a storm to come even if it brings pain
i can only pray that fire does not strike us dead
@ -4788,7 +4906,7 @@ i can only pray that fire does not strike us dead
Apparently, TikiBear is missing a gnome. Traffic Cone Orange.
4/25/22
Iwonk helped me through a rough spot last night- helped me down from a dissasociation/anxiety attack. I don't know what I would've done if she also hadn't had some excellent advice learned from paramedics regarding my cousin's alcohol mixing habits. Today was... not pleasant.
Iwonk helped me through a rough spot last night- helped me down from a disasaociation/anxiety attack. I don't know what I would've done if she also hadn't had some excellent advice learned from paramedics regarding my cousin's alcohol mixing habits. Today was... not pleasant.
What an auspicious start to my weeks break.
@ -4805,7 +4923,7 @@ I'm already feeling burnt out on the work front even after a week's break that w
I don't want to die. But that sure feels like what the world is trying to do. Kill everyone. One way or another. This is probably just the late night depression talking, to be honest. I should stop dwelling and just go to bed.
hide, hide and cover your heads,
<pb>hide, hide and cover your heads,
hide, hide, duck and cover,
hide, hide, hide beneath the rocks.
hide, hide underneath your beds,
@ -4825,11 +4943,11 @@ she carves the face of her god's brand
5/5/22
WELP. I posted a thing without knowing it, again. Time to not fuss out over THAT and instead take a look at Direbo. There's been a lot of anxious talk about it among the group today.
It's Direbo. It's a nice garden. Lots of towering rock spires. A whole lot more bridges than Myst V depicted. Also, the gates really don't do much of anything since you can jump over them, or meander past them thanks to some paths in the swamp. Giant pliniths of stone; lots of benches. It's a Garden Age. There's not much else to say on the matter.
It's Direbo. It's a nice garden. Lots of towering rock spires. A whole lot more bridges than Myst V depicted. Also, the gates really don't do much of anything since you can jump over them, or meander past them thanks to some paths in the swamp. Giant plinths of stone; lots of benches. It's a Garden Age. There's not much else to say on the matter.
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It's Direbo. I think my main concern at this stage is that the Age is a garden of giant stone pillars- with some very narrow bases in places. If someone accidentally leans against one, or chips away at the bases intentionally... one of these things could come tumbling down and cause a whole chain reaction of folks getting hurt.
With the close proximity some of these towering monoliths have to eachother, and how tall some are... It wouldn't take much. It really wouldn't. I know I'm being paranoid about it but after being shoved over, and having everything going on with the people harassing Tenny's clinic...
With the close proximity some of these towering monoliths have to eachother, and how tall some are... It wouldn't take much. It really wouldn't. I know I'm being paranoid about it but after being shoved over, and having everything going on with the people harassing Tenny's clinic...
I can't stay here any longer. My brain is just- noping out of here.
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@ -4851,7 +4969,7 @@ I'm not one to judge. I just think prophecies are too vague. Too vague and too o
"Danger comes to those who seek.
"A good tree grows in a far corner of the cavern.
"A branch rots and falls. it's withered husk takes root.
"A mailicious tree grows in a far corner of the cavern.
"A malicious tree grows in a far corner of the cavern.
"The son of the lost empire must choose the tree."
This feels open ended. Too open ended if you ask me. But I can't dismiss it. Much as I want to. There's something to Prophecies and Dreams about D'ni. I have my issues with Watchers Words. Too open ended.
@ -4869,7 +4987,7 @@ Nothing like a wall game after a day of filming. Hazado and I did some quick fix
Hazado's work on the Watchers Pub Imager is finally getting put into play, it seems. Patrick's planning some work alongside his Nexus Book addition. Should be nice.
constantly a soul marches onward
<pb>constantly a soul marches onward
downwards like the water flowing
coils and coils, seeking downwards
between roots in rows, knowing,
@ -4909,7 +5027,7 @@ I was joking. I was really joking. Why is this the Garden Quarter? Why??? Also,
5/22/22
I write this late at night, yawning, and near ready to go to bed, wondering where exactly this month has gone? Gone into Naybree; gone into other tests of things like the Wall, or the KI; gone into... well. Putting Direbo on hold would be putting it mildly, I suppose. Those massive stone pillars are still a major concern of mine. One wrong nudge and they all come tumbling down. Why did the D'ni write ages like this? For the spectacle, I'd imagine.
Prophecy is a thing I never thought I'd write much about. Sophia's prophecy earlier at the AGM this month was followed up by Echo Mckenzie having a vision of the past that very same day. It's been somewhat the talk of the Cavern, though with normal amounts of skepticism.
Prophecy is a thing I never thought I'd write much about. Sophia's prophecy earlier at the AGM this month was followed up by Echo McKenzie having a vision of the past that very same day. It's been somewhat the talk of the Cavern, though with normal amounts of skepticism.
Cue Jules and Ed-K-James finding a man in the Ae'gura Library, well past the usual stopping point. Guy wore a Yeesha Shirt, but had no memory of anything- let alone D'ni, or his name. It got pulled from the KI- wrecked as it is- one Benavud by name.
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Hazado's poking around Watcher's Pub's imager again- seems like we've got it working in testing states. If only the same could be said for the Nexus' population counter. Apparently there's a reason the DRC never hooked up the Guild Pubs or K'veer to read how many people were there- and the reason seems to be they never figured out how to do it, leaving us to pick up the slack, potentially never to figure it out either. Gotta love old D'ni tech, I guess.
Naybree's probably getting close to completion, though folks are rightly worried over the cracks in the walls where the roots have burst forth from- myself included. Honestly, don't know what to do with any of that right now. Kelsei's Uncle's been over this weekend so I haven't been able to chat with her much about any of this stuff. Family takes priority, yknow?
Naybree's probably getting close to completion, though folks are rightly worried over the cracks in the walls where the roots have burst forth from- myself included. Honestly, don't know what to do with any of that right now. Kelsei's Uncle's been over this weekend so I haven't been able to chat with her much about any of this stuff. Family takes priority, y'know?
And speaking of Wayne, Wayne's back. Had a chat with him the other night. He's got a new Relto, courtesy of the Cleft. Apparently he's thinking of bringing folks down on tourist runs? Honestly, just what we need- more people running around down here when there's plenty of folks running around unknown.
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And I'm back after a long weekend of examining wrecked equipment in the Overflow Station, and then getting caught up in Fathers Day stuff. I'd almost forgotten about that. My parents were a tad concerned they couldn't get through to me.
Well, regardless. I'm back from Rei'schu, as well. Lovely place. Nice moons, nice people, very interesting culture. ...Very large Megafauna Wildlife. More on that in its own journal.
Kelsei says Skyisblu has a stream today, but I've got so much stuff to catch up on in the restoration work that I'll have to miss it I think. Kelsei said she was going anyways so. */SHRUG*
Honestly, this Journal is getting pretty dang full. I think I'm... yeah. Only about three or so pages left blank. Oof. I think I'll just start using the Rei'schu journal for regular diaraying anyways....
Honestly, this Journal is getting pretty dang full. I think I'm... yeah. Only about three or so pages left blank. Oof. I think I'll just start using the Rei'schu journal for regular diarying anyways....
When the heck did did those paintings of the Cavern hung up? They look like Minasunda's work, I think. Very nice paintings regardless of who painted them, though. My kudos to the Artist.
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So much to do. So little time.
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