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The Research Division houses a diverse variety of Inquisition efforts both magical and mundane, investigating things Inquisition agents encounter in their missions and experimenting with innovative methods to assist them. This may include anything from identifying and classifying new medicinal plants to preserving ancient manuscripts to inventing new types of magical grenades, and everything in between.

LEADER: Thranduil (info!)
PROJECTS: Corypheus' History, Rifts & the Veil

 

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SUBJECT: Leather Resistance Testing
PARTICIPANTS: Jim Kirk and direct assistance from Samouel, Christine, Korrin, Kain, Oghren, and Inessa
DATE FILED: 30 Justinian
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: Kirk was given leather samples and tested each type against varying forces. These included weapons and magic alike, with the intent to determine which leather withstood which force the best.

REPORT: I took up the assignment on testing a set of leathers the Inquisition was given. I asked across the crystals for aid in testing them against several types of magic and varying physical forces. My findings are as follows:

Nug: Pliant, easy to shape, holds up well to bladed strikes. Recommended for light armors.

Deepstalker: Not recommended for any sort of combat. Gives easily to blades and to magic

Great Bear: Has excellent resistance to cold, however it is heavier than the other leathers - most likely due to its ability to insulate well. It is also somewhat greasy, which brings up flammable concerns as well as smell. Recommended for mountain expeditions, and someone with greater stamina.

Fade-Touched Fennec: Held up fairly well against all magic. Interesting note: seems to have camouflage like properties - blends well into natural backgrounds.

Halla: Recommended for ceremonial or costume use, has no real protective qualities.

Snoufleur: Good resistance to cold, less than Great Bear. However it is lighter than a Great Bear and smells less. An odd texture, rather soft, worth continuing to test for ability to absorb impacts in other situations besides battle.

Phoenix: Has a good resistance to fire, however it has a persistent sulphur-smell. When it is burned, the smell gets worse. I believe the noxiousness of the smell takes away to much from the fire resistance for this to be recommendable as a useable leather.

Dragon: Overall resistant to cold and fire depending on type, but better than all the others in resistances. Also withstand bladed blows better. Would recommend for most general purposes.

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