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PROJECT: Red Lyrium

PROJECT

RED LYRIUM

In addition to being dangerous to civilians, red lyrium allows Corypheus to control or influence those it infects and to augment the abilities of his forces. Red lyrium is currently being cultivated in the Sunless Lands and has been sighted growing in darkspawn in the Anderfels. The Inquisition needs to stop its spread and prevent Corypheus from continuing to use it as a weapon.

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

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SUBJECT: Red Lyrium Found
PARTICIPANTS: James Norrington, Christine Delacroix, Inessa Serra, Kain Ventfort, Beleth Ashara, Geneviève Lucienne De La Fontaine
DATE FILED: 30th of Harvestmere
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: In short; the discovery of red lyrium on the island. Brief description of the area, and what actions were taken.

REPORT:

To the Red Lyrium Team:

You have undoubtedly read the reports of how we became trapped on the island itself, the creatures and their vicinity to the Rift, and our means of both attacking and destroying these creatures. I myself, after my duties had been met to ensure we were safe and secure on the shore, took my mabari and tracked the red lyrium along the shore until I came across the source.

The source was in fact a half-sunken ship, on the edge of a fjord jutting into the water itself. The ship was encrusted with red lyrium, going down into the water itself, in the largest amounts I had seen thus far. I returned to camp and returned with other members of the Red Lyrium team, as well as experience climbers - namely Ashara, Delacroix, Serra, Ventfort, and de la Fontaine.

We traveled down the side of the cliff, and then up on the ship itself. We found then that the ship was rather unsteady, due to the weight of the red lyrium itself. We carefully investigated the cargo area, which was partially submerged in water, and completely covered in red lyrium spikes.

We followed that trail to the captain's cabin, finding several bodies along the way. In the cabin, we found the body of the captain - a knife still in his back from what we could only assume was a bloody mutiny. Through our search, we discovered the captain's logbook, of which I have included with this report, showing that the shipment itself was bound to Antiva City, but the ship had been blown off course.

We then proceeded to destroy the red lyrium as thoroughly as possible, to save the lives of the remaining sea creatures. No samples were taken, considering the potency of the red lyrium itself.

I can only conclude that this is part of the red lyrium shipping ring - and if it is going as far as Antiva City, then it is not much farther until it reaches the Qunari, whom from my meetings with them have made it clear that they find this to be a dangerous material. Since we do not want them marching down here to 'conquer us for our own good', I would highly advise stepping up our search to shut down the red lyrium trade and find their source of it.

Please, feel free to visit me in my office with any other questions you may have. A copy of this has been sent to the head of Seafaring Affairs, Madame Araceli.

With regards,
Ser James Norrington
Knight Commander of the Inquistion's Templar Order

NOTES & LINKS:Log

Edited (Misspelled Kain's name!) 2017-10-30 19:56 (UTC)

SUBJECT: The Cult of the Red Glowing Thing
PARTICIPANTS: Arohaerd, Teren, Isaac, Connor 60, Anders and Merrill
DATE FILED: Mid-Kingsway
STATUS: Complete
SUMMARY: Arohaerd led a group to Fallow Mire to deal with a group of cultists worshipping a chunk of Red Lyrium.

REPORT:

Project Leader,

Per your request, I took a team to investigate what was happening at Fallow Mire. Teren, Isaac, Connor, Anders and Merrill came with me, and I would commend all of them for their bravery. Unfortunately the reports we'd received were not unfounded. We came upon thirteen clerics in total, all touched by Red Lyrium. There was no choice but to kill them, and the fight was bloody. Thankfully, my team was able for the task. We had a useful combination of mages and hardened warriors, and though the enemy was fierce, they were overrun.

Afterwards, the bodies were burned, and should be able to infect no other. I can also confirm that a large and dangerous piece of Red Lyrium was present - they had evidently been worshipping it, and indeed some were beside it when we arrived. It was destroyed in its entirety during the course of our fight, and no piece was left behind.

It is my sincere hope that we have heard the last of this matter. I should like to formally record my thanks to those who accompanied me.

Regards,

Arohaerd.

NOTES & LINKS: Mission log.

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

Edited 2018-07-02 22:46 (UTC)

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

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