faderiftorg | PROJECT: Red Lyrium

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NAME: Inessa Serra
DIVISION: Research
CONTACT: Inbox
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: A Circle-trained researcher with field knowledge of red lyrium and its effects, both ingested and otherwise. Her focus is on research which might neutralize Red Templars and their fearsome abilities.
CURRENT WORK: tba
COMPLETED WORK & REPORTS:
Kingsway 9:42: Discovery of Red Lyrium Experimentation
Bloomingtide 9:43 A Fool's Errand
August 9:43 The Song Red Lyrium Sings
Kingsway 9:43 The Source of Red Lyrium

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NAME: Kain Ventfort
DIVISION: Forces
CONTACT: Inbox
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Kain's primary role will be in the fighting side of things rather than research, whether it's going after red templars and affiliated types, or destroying red lyrium. He can also take on guard duties when out in the field. He's got a personal interest in fighting this stuff, so he'll be all for learning how to best combat it from a fighter perspective.
CURRENT WORK: Forthcoming.
COMPLETED WORK & REPORTS: Forthcoming.

NAME: Luwenna 'Wren' Coupe
DIVISION: Forces
CONTACT: Inbox
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Templar, field experience with red lyrium. Formerly tracking templars known to have defected.

CURRENT WORK: beep boop

COMPLETED WORK & REPORTS:
Dark Future - Seekers & Red Lyrium (Informal), Followup W/Christine (Informal)

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NAME: Cosima Niehaus
DIVISION: Research
CONTACT: Inbox
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Scientific method, off-world biology, forcing people to teach her Thedas biology whenever practical, basic first aid

CURRENT WORK: Has largely focused on observation, including microscopic observation, of red lyrium. Helped make connection that lyrium is "alive," at least after a fashion, as is currently most concerned with identifying how Blight is transmitted (to lyrium and generally).

COMPLETED WORK & REPORTS: Watch this space.

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NAME: Merrill
DIVISION: Research
CONTACT: Inbox
SKILLS & EXPERTISE: Dalish elf mage. Helped kill Corypheus that one time that he died and didn't stay dead.
CURRENT WORK: Does killing Red Templars count?
COMPLETED WORK & REPORTS:
Rifters/Red Lyrium Rescue

Reports for project-relevant research, missions, etc., can be filed here. The provided form is a template; feel free to add additional fields if you need them.

This is super late and I am so sorry! I thought it was for the 30th not the 20th

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Report - The Cult of the Red Glowing Thing

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SUBJECT: Test Cleansing Ruins on the Blight
PARTICIPANTS: Kain, Inessa, and Bethany
DATE FILED: Cloudreach 25
STATUS: Ongoing
SUMMARY: Description of the assignment: "With new developments happening concerning red lyrium infected darkspawn, Knight-Enchanter Delacroix would like several Wardens to take weapons with cleansing runes and see how the Blight reacts to it."

REPORT:

Knight-Enchanter Delacroix,

Our investigation into the effects of cleansing runes on Blighted rocks has proven successful. We applied the runes to several blighted areas within the Western Approach. In these tests, we saw the taint either minimize noticeably, or... simply move away from the area where the rune was applied, only to concentrate and blacken another area further away. Attached, you'll find our notes with measurements and other observations on the specific ways in which the runes affected the taint's presence.

Although it doesn't appear to be a means to fully destroy the Blight, these findings are undoubtedly still very promising. Might it be a step toward finding a true cure? It's hard to say at this point, but the reaction we saw cannot be dismissed. I'll also note for the record that we had some darkspawn interrupt us, but we didn't notice anything unusual from that particular battle. I still cannot help but think that more might be uncovered, given the right experimental conditions. Perhaps all of this is for our researchers to consider further.

Sincerely,

Warden Kain Ventfort

NOTES & LINKS: Discussion thread

SUBJECT: Destroy Abandoned Red Lyrium Operation
PARTICIPANTS: Inessa Serra, Kain Ventfort, Carver Hawke
DATE FILED: Late Cloudreach
STATUS: Ongoing (technically completed, but still working on the log)
SUMMARY: With Red Templars moving to the Anderfels, it's left several red lyrium operations abandoned and in need of destruction. The first to be found by Inquisition scouts is a small cave in Ferelden. Several large red lyrium crystals need to be destroyed, and a search done to see if the Red Templars left anything of interest behind before their flight.

REPORT:

Knight-Enchanter Delacroix,

It is done. We (Kain, Carver and I) reached the site and destroyed all red lyrium found, with the cleansing runes given. Said runes were very effective, cutting down our time considerably. None of the spikes remain.

We also thoroughly investigated the area, though recovered nothing of real importance. There was a letter written by a Red Templar, but it holds no vital details or I would include it. The fate of that letter is still being decided, but probably sent to the family to which it's addressed. I hold no pity for the Red Templars, but their family is innocent and deserves to know their fate.

Regards,
Inessa Serra

NOTES & LINKS: Link

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SUBJECT: The Amazing Boo-Boo
PARTICIPANTS: Inessa Serra, James Norrington, Kain Ventfort
DATE FILED: Bloomingtide 10
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: Whether it happened naturally or the Red Templars were experimenting, word has spread of a bear in a circus in Markham who has been granted amazing powers after consuming red lyrium. Inquisition agents must attend this circus to see for themselves if the rumors are true, and if so, put Boo Boo the Amazing out of his misery before he becomes too violent or infects anyone else.

REPORT:

Knight-Enchanter Delacroix,

The investigation has borne fruit, unfortunately. The circus bear known as Boo-Boo was indeed infected with red lyrium; the red eyes, the two-toned voice...I've witnessed it all before. It's a miracle the poor creature hadn't already gone completely mad and rampaged through the circus. Our timing at least spared that from happening, though there was still a cost. His handler listened to reason, but before the bear could be put down (we were prepared to do it, as the handler was far too emotional), it lost all restraint and attacked. There was nothing we could do to save the handler's life. Fortunately, our encounter happened after-hours, so children did not witness the death of a beloved circus animal. (And I would like to commend all members of my party with showing restraint during the act; keeping the bears' attention away from children while not being mauled is no easy feat.)

However, Boo-Boo still exists, in a fashion. The assistant handler -now promoted, I imagine- not wanting to deprive the circus, insisted on a replacement. The new 'Boo-Boo' is thankfully a fraud; it's red lyrium 'spikes' are nothing more than paper mache glued to his fur and painted red. So any further mentions of the animal come from an attempt to keep the memory of its predecessor alive, not true red lyrium infection.

Regards,

Warden Inessa Serra

NOTES & LINKS: n/a

SUBJECT: Bartrand's Folly
PARTICIPANTS: Inessa, Merrill, Six, Jester, Kain, Dolores and Anders
DATE FILED: Late Harvestmere
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: A team is sent to the first known sighting of red lyrium; the ancient thaig now known as Bartrand's Folly. Their task is to destroy the source or protect it from exploitation, denying the Red Templars means to continue their operations.

REPORT:

Our team reached Bartrand's Folly after some resistance; darkspawn weren't an issue, but the rock wraiths soon found us. It's thanks to the skill of all involved that we were able to counter them so quickly, though I do not believe we defeated all in the area. At any rate, I digress. We came to inspect the red lyrium situation.

Upon reaching the site, we soon found evidence of smugglers; lanterns, carts and such placed throughout. While an initial thought was to collapse the tunnels and thus deny the Red Templars their prize, an argument was made regarding denying the dwarves their history should we seal off the area. Then, too, was the valid concern off bringing the entire area down upon us. I am a Grey Warden, as were some of my colleagues; the idea of sacrifice is not new to us, but the rest did not make that same oath. Additionally, this was not the only source of red lyrium in the world and so that rendered such a sacrifice meaningless.

In the end, we came to a decision that seemed to satisfy everyone...at least, for the time being. We (the mages and the physically stronger of the group) were to seal away the area without collapsing said tunnels, save for one to be guarded by Inquisition agents. A missive was also sent to Orzammar, to alert the Shaperate to its presence and current state. What they do with the information is entirely in their hands now.

Inessa Serra

NOTES & LINKS: Log

Theories, notes, compilations of codex entries, or other project-relevant information that you want to share with everyone but doesn't fit anywhere else.

Red Templars, including links to all related codex entries

A theory on red lyrium's effects on the body that the mods said I could use (cw: body horror)

"I imagine the major internal organs are the first to go - the Lyrium takes them over, bolstering the metabolism of the host and making their body more resilient to the changes that are about to occur. The circulatory and lymphatic systems are assimilated very quickly because they’re used extensively by the Red Lyrium as transport systems. The brain, too, eventually succumbs at some point, perhaps later depending on the willpower of the host, maybe in a fashion similar to how Ophiocordyceps unilateralis is able to take over the minds of ants and pilot them to propagate itself. The Red Lyrium then proceeds to cannibalize other parts of the body, replacing some of the skeleton to make room for the expanding crystals and substituting its own firm composition to maintain structural integrity and function. It uses the life essence of these cannibalized body parts to continue nourishing its growing crystals. Eventually, a threshold is reached wherein there is no spare tissue left to convert - and that’s when the Red Lyrium cannibalizes the parts of the body it was piggybacking on and crystallizes, becoming immobile and statue-like."

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This isn't a formal report, but if you have not spent significant time ashore, I thought you ought be aware that there are merchants in Llomerryn selling red lyrium. I inquired as to their origins, but the trails were tangled and ultimately lead nowhere. I can pass on what I was able to purchase in order to keep it out of the hands of the populace, but admittedly there seems little else that can be done, at this point.

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Madame Christine,

If it is possible, may I have your permission to, after you have seen to these men's personal possessions containing red lyrium, have them shipped to my office? I will need to have them sent onto their families when they finally succumb to the poison.

Also, as these are templars outside of my personal purview, would you please ask any sane enough if they would like a message sent home.

Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

Knight Commander James L. Norrington
Inquisition's Templars

{ a response letter sent later that day }

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This is the place to volunteer for an assignment or mission to aid the Red Lyrium Project. Your character can either volunteer or be ordered to do these assignments to further the project's research goals.

ASSIGNMENTS

Are reserved for project members only (in that a project member must sign up for it), but they may bring in non-project members to aid them, provided they are briefed on the dangers of red lyrium and promise to take all precautions. No completing an assignment and saying your character is now infected with red lyrium!
Are small plots that can be played out or discussed and handwaved instead. When you're selected for the assignment, I'll give you some additional information on what the outcome will be depending on how things are handled. It's then up to you to determine what route to take. If played out, you can create the NPCs/environment/situation to guide your group towards the outcome.
Are usually not time sensitive and can be picked up and completed at any time.
Will require you to submit a report here when the event is ICly completed.

MISSIONS

Are larger and more involved than assignments. They're open to everybody; not just project members, but the same rule applies: Any character can go on a mission, provided they are briefed on the dangers of red lyrium and promise to take all precautions. No completing a mission and saying your character is now infected with red lyrium!
Are usually time sensitive with an end date that requires it be completed and a report submitted before then.
Are still mostly in your hands, but I'll provide a list of things I'd like you to focus on in the thread.
Will not be on offer as often as assignments, as they require more thought on my part.
Will require you to submit a report here when the event is ICly completed.

ASSIGNMENT: THE LADY'S NEW NECKLACE
WHAT: Ever since the Inquisition's stop in Llomerryn revealed that pieces of red lyrium were being sold by merchants, it's been a project of several scouts to track them down. It's now been confirmed that Lady Babette Fontaine of Val Foret, Orlais is in possession of a piece that she's had made into a necklace. It's imperative that the Inquisition confiscate and destroy this necklace before it causes serious harm to the Lady or those around her.
WHERE: Orlais
WHEN: Cloudreach
WHO: 1-2 Red Lyrium Project members, each able to take a non-project member if they choose, as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

ASSIGNMENT: TEST CLEANSING RUNES ON THE BLIGHT
WHAT: With new developments happening concerning red lyrium infected darkspawn, Knight-Enchanter Delacroix would like several Wardens to take weapons with cleansing runes and see how the Blight reacts to it.
WHERE: Western Approach (the dark, Blighted area near the Abyssmal Rift)
WHEN: Cloudreach
WHO: 1-2 Wardens who are part of the Red Lyrium Project, each able to take a non-project member if they choose, as long as they're also a Warden, or the Wardens trust these people will not be infected by the Blight.

ASSIGNMENT: DESTROY ABANDONED RED LYRIUM OPERATION
WHAT: With Red Templars moving to the Anderfels, it's left several red lyrium operations abandoned and in need of destruction. The first to be found by Inquisition scouts is a small cave in Ferelden. Several large red lyrium crystals need to be destroyed, and a search done to see if the Red Templars left anything of interest behind before their flight.
WHERE: Ferelden (halfway between the Storm Coast and Crestwood)
WHEN: Cloudreach
WHO: 1-2 Red Lyrium Project members, each able to take a non-project member if they choose, as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

SIGN-UPS

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Signs ups will be open from May 1-7. If more than one person signs up for the same one, I'll give preference to whomever put it first on their preference list. If more than one person lists it first, I'll let RNG decide.

ASSIGNMENT: THE LADY'S NEW NECKLACE
WHAT: Ever since the Inquisition's stop in Llomerryn revealed that pieces of red lyrium were being sold by merchants, it's been a project of several scouts to track them down. It's now been confirmed that Lady Babette Fontaine of Val Foret, Orlais is in possession of a piece that she's had made into a necklace. It's imperitive that the Inquisition confiscate this necklace before it causes serious harm to the Lady of those around her.
WHERE: Orlais
WHEN: Bloomingtide
WHO: 1-2 Red Lyrium Project members, each able to take a non-project member if they choose, as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

ASSIGNMENT: FIELDS OF RED
WHAT: A small village in Orlais has reached out to Inquisition scouts to ask for help in removing red lyrium from their fields. The Red Templars had starting sowing the soil, but had to retreat to the Anderfels with the rest of their Order. While the Inquisition should definitely remove the red lyrium, they should also convince the farmers to leave the ground fallow for a season and monitor it to make sure all the red lyrium is gone. There will be some resistance, but should the Inquisition provide good arguments, the farmers can be swayed.
WHERE: Orlais
WHEN: Bloomingtide
WHO: 2-4 people, including at least one Red Lyrium Project member, and non-project members as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

ASSIGNMENT: THE AMAZING BOO BOO (cw: possible animal death)
WHAT: Whether it happened naturally or the Red Templars were experimenting, word has spread of a bear in a circus in Markham who has been granted amazing powers after consuming red lyrium. Inquisition agents must attend this circus to see for themselves if the rumors are true, and if so, put Boo Boo the Amazing out of his misery before he becomes too violent or infects anyone else.
WHERE: Markham, Free Marches
WHEN: Bloomingtide
WHO: 1-3 people, including at least one Red Lyrium Project member, and non-project members as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

SIGN UPS

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Signs ups will be open from August 1-7. If more than one person signs up for the same one, I'll give preference to whomever put it first on their preference list. If more than one person lists it first, I'll let RNG decide.

ASSIGNMENT: THE LADY'S NEW NECKLACE
WHAT: Ever since the Inquisition's stop in Llomerryn revealed that pieces of red lyrium were being sold by merchants, it's been a project of several scouts to track them down. It's now been confirmed that Lady Babette Fontaine of Val Foret, Orlais is in possession of a piece that she's had made into a necklace. It's imperitive that the Inquisition confiscate this necklace before it causes serious harm to the Lady of those around her.
WHERE: Orlais
WHEN: any time, preferably by the end of Kingsway (September)
WHO: 1-2 Red Lyrium Project members, each able to take a non-project member if they choose, as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

ASSIGNMENT: FIELDS OF RED
WHAT: A small village in Orlais has reached out to Inquisition scouts to ask for help in removing red lyrium from their fields. The Red Templars had starting sowing the soil, but had to retreat to the Anderfels with the rest of their Order. While the Inquisition should definitely remove the red lyrium, they should also convince the farmers to leave the ground fallow for a season and monitor it to make sure all the red lyrium is gone. There will be some resistance, but should the Inquisition provide good arguments, the farmers can be swayed.
WHERE: Orlais
WHEN: any time, preferably by the end of Kingsway (September)
WHO: 2-4 people, including at least one Red Lyrium Project member, and non-project members as long as the person is briefed on the dangers of handling red lyrium.

MISSION: THE CULT OF THE RED GLOWING THING
WHAT: On the outskirts of the Fallow Mire is a group of cultists who are worshipping a rather large chunk of red lyrium they discovered hidden in the area long after the Inquisition left it. They've gotten away with it for so long because it's a remote area after the mire was abandoned due to corpses. But a passing caravan ran afoul of the cult, who are all in various stages of transformation, and only one person made it out alive to tell the tale. The Inquisition must send a group to kill these cultists and destroy the red lyrium.
WHERE: Fallow Mire, Ferelden
WHEN: August; report due by the end of August 31st
WHO: Open to everyone, whether a red lyrium project member or not. Since there will be a battle against at least 10 cultists, think on how many extra fighters you'll need.

SIGN UPS

DIVISION: Forces
LEADER: n/a ASST. LEADER:	STATUS: Active

PERSONNEL

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Inessa Serra (Primary)

Kain (Primary)

Coupe (Seconday)

Cosima Niehaus (Secondary)

Merrill (secondary)

REPORTS

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Bartrand's Folly

ARCHIVES

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INBOX

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ASSIGNMENTS & MISSIONS

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CLOUDREACH 9:44

BLOOMINGTIDE 9:44

AUGUST 9:44