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RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-22-2014

Professor Jigumundo Darkbore

  • Lalafell
    - Man
    - Silver hair
    - Teal eyes
    - Light skin
    - Had a fair amount of Aether
    - Speaks at though he knows it well
  • Nearly tripped over in the Quicksand
  • Wished to speak with me 
    - I coaxed us to do so outside.
    - Wished me to calm down.
  • Created a bomb
    - an experiment
    - smaller than average
    - Apparently confidential until conclusion of experiments
  • Testing to see the amount of stress it could take before exploding.
    - Doing so in crowds
    - claimed they worked well
    - Seemed to care little for if it exploded in such a crowd
    - Note: I really can't blame him.
  • Able to sense my Aether
    - said "I can sense a humongous aether concentration in your person... It's intriguing. I see a lot of potential here."
    - Also said I would be an excellent Thaumaturge with more control~
  • Asked for my name
    - Only gave my first... for now.
  • Claimed I was lucky
    - Unsure if this is by Aetheric Propensity or for meeting him
    - I suppose either may have its merits...
  • The Professor
    - Subjects of Study: Aetheric Manipulation, Aetheric Anomalies, Aether-Science, little bit of Magitek
  • Offered that I could be a student~
    - Apparently the third.
  • Of course, I accepted~
  • Asked about an Exchange of Knowledge
    - Though I am not entirely sure if this is the norm Above, so it stands I would be willing
  • Wasn't sure exactly
    - Said he will likely find a use for me.
    - Settled on hearing of Aetheric Anomalies that I might cross.
  • Looking for a way to predict Aetherical Anomalies


Aetherical Anomaly Speculations (by Prof. Darkbore)

  • Many facets
    - Agreed that there are likely too many factors to result in simple solution
    - Probability = result in failure
  • Thinking of something more abstract
  • If Theory is correct, could create an Aetherical 'map' to view fluxuations

  • Theory
    - Miqo'te can possibly predict such occurrences
    - Believes they have some forgotten 'sixth sense' of sorts
    - Realizes it may sound ridiculous
    - "They have some organoleptic points that are able to sense changes in the flow of Aether."
    - "The sensation is weak, but if we're able to find where the points are, and find a way to - let's say - tweak them. We could be able to predict anomalies. Or at least be a step closer to do so..."
    - Note:  This sounds somewhat unusual, insofar as what 'tweaking' would consist of.  Though I figure only those willing would choose part in whatever that entails.
    - Note:  Also curious on what this is based.
  • Goal
    - Seek to predict where anomalies of Aether will happen
    - Due to the massive release of energy that takes place when one appears, seeks to 'collect it'
    - Thus having access to a large amount of Aetherical power

  • My Thoughts
    - Curious if this Aether Sense can be 'trained'; I have known some elezen capable of such a thing, 'feeling how Aether moves', though I am not sure the scale that is being considered.
    - Regardless of outcome, the Family would be interested in the results of these attempts.
    - Curious how the Aether would be collected and used; most Anomalies I have encountered are tears and ruptures within the dimensional 'fabric'.  Collecting that sort of unstable energy might have warping results, unless somehow converted or modified.
  • The Professor
    - Seems rather intrigued by gaining large amounts of power.
  • Gave me a Book
    - "Aether Theories"
    - Though a simple title, a surface-tome I've not yet read
    - Will definitely look it over.
    - Wishes the book returned, so remember to make a copy for myself.
  • The Professor
    - Often found about the Quicksand
    - Contact: Moogle delivery, apparently they often know his location.
    - Note: I wonder if Moogles find a way to learn the location of all who would send letters by them... [blot] 
  • Notes he will figure out a way to communicate with all of us later.
  • Doesn't teach in crowded places
    - which is excellent. 
  • Apparently isn't fond of groups of people either.
    - Learned to adapt when necessary.
  • Mentioned a Miqo'te man that approached within the Quicksand
    - Apparently knows Deli (another of his students)
    - The Miqo'te claimed to be an "incarnation of calamity"
    - Unsure what that means, or if there is any validity to it beyond boast
    - Though apparently had some dense, constant Aether, according to the Prof.
  • Deli (by Prof's description)
    - Miqo'te woman
    - Open minded
    - potentially really silly
    - Apparently has.. surprises?
    - Likely to meet her eventually
  • The Prof
    - believes cooperation is important.
  • Will contact me
    - "when the time is right."


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-26-2014

Journey to Nym Ruins with Lafiaht~

  • Lafiaht
    - Obtained a chocobo
    - Said I wouldn't need Vathen.
  • Vathen came anyway
  • Used the Aetheryte to Bronze Lake

  • Bronze Lake
    - A number of ruins, structures, and springs.
    - Shops and citizens around too.
    - Lafiaht claims many aren't interested in its historical value.
    - That's a shame.
    - Also claims the waters have healing properties.
    - Return here to investigate it more carefully.
  • Outside
    - trails made of stones in water
    - a grand number of ruins in view
    - the entire area appeared like a courtyard of ruins amidst water
    - Noted some Mamool'ja, salamanders, various other wet-dwelling creatures

  • Lafiaht's Chocobo
    - Larger than the average chocobo, even considering the exceptional ones.
    - Had white tipped plumes on tail and wings.
    - Yellow in color.
    - Sufficiently armored.
    - Impressive bird, seemed a bit haughty at times.
    - Wouldn't say where she found it~

  • Took a Ferry
  • Heading to Outter La Noscea
    - Likely to be unsavory creatures.

  • Rumor of being able to get into the distant ruins there
    - yet would need more than two people.
    - I will need to see if I can make enough alliances with similar interests to do this some time...


  • Directions
    - Aetheryte to Bronze Lake
    - Outside city, go left, head towards ruins, find Ferry
    - Cross on Ferry
    - Find huge skeletons
    - Go up the ramps leading to more huge skeletons
    - Keep going (???)
    - Nym ruins are there

  • These are terrible directions.

  • Ruins of Nym
  • Aetherical crystals everywhere
    - beggining to corrupt on the bottoms (orange), stable on the tops (blue)
    - Theory: Perhaps this particular aspecting has a part in how they are able to float?
  • They float!
    - Should have mentioned that first.
  • There are 'chunks' of land attached to crystals that float in the air.
  • The 'chunks' occasionally have ruins on them.
  • They seem to still sustain plant life.
  • The large crystal formations are always found hanging from the bottoms of the 'chunks'.
  • Theory: As such, it seems clear that the crystals are connected.  The way they are aspected may have something to do with how they are able to remain aloft, in addition to any particular spells placed and weaved among them.
  • Lafiaht wondered of a connection between these crystals and those at the Burning Wall.
    - Uncertain if it was time that caused the crystals to be corrupted or not.
    - Thus, corruption may not be a factor in the reasons why they hover, though it would be a logical one, considering the over-saturation of energy.
  • Theory: It's possible that they could work almost like 'opposing poles'.  With the corrupted side down, perhaps the land below repells the corruption?  Perhaps they even wove spells into the land itself in order to cause such repulsion of forces.  The 'stable' side of the crystal, then, would be the neutralizer of the effect, leaving the floating isles mostly stable, almost like a cover to a book's pages.
  • I would very much like to head out there to a higher degree soon. (The Burning Wall)
    - Comparisons could be made as to the orientation of corrupted crystals.
  • Nymians more magically advanced than many
  • Lafiaht thinks there are connections in Arcanima
  • Arcanima
    - Branch that originates in Nym
    - People are tight lipped about it.
    - Not something that anyone could do.
  • This seems to be a goal of hers.
    - Wants to get inside the ruins.
    - Wants also to go into the place near Bronze Lake.
    - “I know people have gotten into the place by Bronze Lake. Not sure what’s inside though, never been. Never felt ready. But ah. . . once I get through there. . . Once I get through I’m gonna fashion a way to fly over to these. I want to be out there.”
  • Ruins are all connected.
  • Theory: It is possible, should they be all connected, that there are central points on each, that allow them to be part of a greater networked whole; by their means of connection, almost like the web of a spider, perhaps it would be possible to move one to another by means of the very interconnection that holds them, due to manipulating the Aether.
    - Note: There is the possibility though, if this is the case, that it may move the 'entire web', so that not just one of them moves, but a number of them.  That could be problematic.
  • Lafiaht doesn't think there is a main point of power for them.
    - thinks they would all fall if one did.
    - I don't think there is such a thing either.
  • Arcanima
    - cannot place geometries under a single point and "expect" it to stretch outwards to multiple points.
    - Well, not without it potentially having a weak foundation
    - if something were to be tampered with all would fall.
  • Lafiaht thinks there is something on each isle
    - I thought as much as well.
  • Arcanima
    - Like words
    - "You place down symbols hoping you'll get something concise and coherent." - Lafiaht
    - Lafiaht doesn't think many of her spells are practical for use without harming something.

[There are a couple small, quick diagrams that have a likeness to a geometry. They seem fairly hasty, more impressions than exact recreations.]

[On the next page, there is another diagram of a geometry. It appears to be Ruin II, though there are a few minor errors; however it is much more precise than the first pair, as though an effort were placed in this.]

[On the page after, there is another copy of the geometry. It also seems to be the spell of Ruin II, but it appears exact and precise, with only tiny errors, if any. It was likely written by the same hand as the others.]

[On the page afterward, the notes begin again with text.]

Ruin II

  • Quickest spell Lafiaht knows
  • "Using a higher command aetheric energies Ruin is able to create a nonelemental energy force to attack a chosen target."
    - She placed this on her gloves.
    - Also showed me a more articulate version in her tome.
  • “Acanima is fairly lax. There’s a lot of things you can do with it if you know what to apply. The only thing is that there’s a high percentage something will go wrong if it ain’t exactly right.  See that triangle? It’s gotta be exactly where it is on the circle. No farther to the left. No farther to the right. And were I to say, flip it over? It’d be directed in the inverse of where I want it to. I’d lose my hand.”
    - Incredibly interesting
  • Could be used for many things (speculation)
    - to trap those less wary with a faulty geometry
    - to experiment and modify spells for particular affects given various situations
    - to set up various components for a much larger ritual
    - to be set as 'points' to be activated on a trigger
    - ... I need to learn this.

  • Lafiaht
    - believes all is viable in a battle
    - vague on how she considers those with or without knowledge.
  • Says I would take well to the art~
    - "You've got a keen eye and a steady hand."

Scribery

  • I mentioned I was a scribe
  • Lafiaht looked at me.. entirely different.
    - she seemed really excited
    - “You’ve gotta be rollin’ in gil, yeah? You don’t just—just become a scribe as some kid off the streets. Damn near impossible to find one in the Shroud who wasn’t worth somethin’.”
  • I mentioned I was also a binder of tomes as well
  • She grabbed onto my coat
    - her tail got all floofy
    - her eyes were also quite large
  • She wished to "watch"
    - I assume she means watch me bind a book?
    - What a familiar sentiment~
  • I agreed
    - She seemed quite excited, it was.. endearing
    - Furthermore, I could give her some Knowledge she may not already have!
    - How exciting is this? Quite, I should think.
  • She asked a number of questions.
    - Where I learned
    - If I knew alchemy
    - If I plan on writing a book of my own
  • Hardly answered the first, but did so the rest
    - not sure if I did well enough though.
    - She looked like she was about to jump on me.
  • She wanted to read anything that I write in the future.
  • We headed back soon after
    - she didn't want to leave me there
    - She also didn't want me to thank her
  • She enjoyed the outing
    - As did I~


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-26-2014

By the hells, what an absolutely exciting endeavor!  There was simply so much- I [blot] Well I mostly noted it all down, but hells~

I really hardly know how to contain my excitement to words.  The trip was better than expected, though if up to me, I would say too short!  There was so much to see, and barely any time to inspect any of it!  Though that means more is soon to come~

I cannot stop grinning~

While there is much that is unfavorable, there is so much more Above that is simply incredible.  And that she invited me to go with her!  And enjoyed it~  I suppose to one on the surface, who can see such things when they please, I must seem quite ridiculous~  But I hardly care, it is godsdamned exciting!  

I realize my directions are... insufficient in order to get from here in Limsa to there without the use of the Aetheryte.  Soon, though, I will attempt to make my way.  ... I'll need a number of survival supplies, because I would be Godsblessed if I didn't find myself lost on the way.  [spot] I always find myself lost on the way.

Instead, perhaps I will practice this spell~  Or.. attempt to~  Lafiaht never actually showed me the spell, just the geometry... is that all one needs?  I don't know, but I will surely find out~  

And by the hells, she was so incredibly excited herself to learn that I was a scribe.  I know that they are oft in high demand, even Above, but I don't think I have ever seen someone else so excited about the prospect of it.  [blot] Well, beyond myself, I suppose~  She seemed quite interested that I create books as well, which.. given her clear interest in Arcanima, perhaps that, in part is why.  But even still.  Though I.. wasn't sure what she was going to do with me, just seeing her light up was [blot] I really didn't think I would ever see such excitement in any from my own words~  She has shown me so much, perhaps more than she realizes, so I really do hope that I could give her something close in-kind sometime~  ... It would be only fair, afterall, considering how ridiculous I must look towards all she says~  Hells.  It is terrible, but in the best sort of way~  


I must stop myself from grinning, I am going to set my book on fire~

I should also really do us both a favor and get out to explore more.  Well, assuming I see her again, that is.  I hope I do~  And should I actually hold more knowledge of what things are around here, perhaps I can spare her whatever sort of goofy faces I make.  Not that her face was goofy!  Not at all, it was [blot]  


I wonder, though, when she'll stop worrying about me getting eaten by something~  What does she think I do when she's not around~?  Certainly not getting into all sorts of trouble, apparently~  

... The irony of it would be if I do end up getting eaten by something, wouldn't it?  May Nymeia be on my side with this one, I'd really rather avoid that fate~  But I am not going to help it!   Not in the least, when next I wake, mark my words, trouble will be had, one way or another~  How can I sit idle with so much to learn~?

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-26-2014

[The next page only seems to contain a riddle.]

By twos they twine from simple line
      Till left with what is tangled.
          Though threes can play; for fours will stay,
                        But some may think that mangled.

                                                          Or one can run     as     simply spun
                                                         As any of other                thereafter.
                                             No matter the spatter                 of number that's gathered
                                                          There's always    a     coming together.

                                             These Ends 'round Bends to form what sends
                                    A Distance bound closer than ever;
                    What's wrought, held taught, a bind oft fought
Is the nature of this tether.

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-26-2014

Attempt at Ruin

  • Attempt 01
    - Horrible failure.
  • Method
    - Copied the geometry onto a separate page from my book.
    - I thought I may be able to send unaspected Aether from myself into the page, specifically the geometry. It didn't work. At least that time.
    - Possible I sent it into the entire page instead of merely the geometry.
    - Possible it wasn't the right sort of Aether.
    - Possible Arcanima's power comes from a source that is not the self.
  • Results
    - The page began to warp and curl.
    - [blot] I panicked and set it on fire.
    - ... then put it out by freezing it.
    - I am uncertain if I can use it again.
  • Thoughts
    - Perhaps I was considering it too much like Scathe?
  • Attempt 02
    - A less horrible, but eventually just as horrible, failure.
  • Method
    - Recopied the geometry to its exactness on a new page.
    - Attempted to.. will its working. That didn't work.
    - Attempted to fill only the geometry with gentler, unaspected Aether.
  • Results
    - First, nothing in particular.
    - Then the page started to.. wave? As though there was a small force acting on it. I attempted then to 'cast' the spell at a target, but the target instead fell asleep.
    - Tried to make it more forceful, and the page lit on fire once more.
    - ...This one is unusable.

[There is a blot and a streak here like something else was to be written, but the writer became focused on something else]

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-26-2014

Wandering La Noscea

  • Lower La Noscea
    - head.. right.  There is a path.
    - Hoping I may find 'a beach'.
  • Then a small outpost
  • Large Bridge
    - large drop
    - No way back up from water there.
  • Go further
  • Looks to be a place where a blast from the calamity struck?
    - I was correct, one studying the formations claims that they appeared due to Bahamut.
  • The Salt Strand (by map)
  • Theories
    - There are a number of these formations, it seems, thoughout Eorzea; many taking the form of a blast, or explosion frozen in time.  They all look like a sort of solid impact of sorts, be them in the form of crystals, or like this.  I wonder if the.. destruction from the Calamity was so intense that it had a sort of 'melting' effect on the Aether that got caught in the explosions, and yet, because such a thing would create vast imbalances in our reality, perhaps the Aether rapidly 'cooled' to heal itself.. almost like a scab?  Forming these odd.. solid explosions of crystal or otherwise.
  • This place is interesting
    - Not devoid of creatures though
    - Giant crabs
    - Qiqirin
    - May be problematic at attempting to [blot] explore the water
  • Docks nearby (Candlekeep Quay by map)
    - One of the few places still operational right after the Calamity
    - Grew expanded due to use and necessity.
  • Nearby town (Moraby Drydocks by the map)
    - up the hills.
    - fairly large
    - Atheryte here.
    - Haven't yet looked it over thoroughly


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-29-2014

The Ivory Tower

  • What the 'mage house in Mist' is named
    - not much of a tower
    - But I found it~
  • Man casting with large amount of Aether in the yard.
    - clarified for me

  • Eamont Desormaux
    - Voice of the Tower
    - Calls others 'friend' frequently (or at least me)
    - Curious if I was a friend of L'yhta
    - "If you managed to impress her I am sure you are quite the adventurer."
    - Perhaps she is not easy to get along with..?
  • I mentioned experiments.
    - He questioned what I meant.
    - Unsure if I offended him.
  • Apparently not?
    - claimed to be overprotective, and apologized.
    - L'yhta is like a daughter to him.
    - Worries that she may end up in a thousand pieces, despite her intelligence

  • We sat
  • He asked what I do.
    - I listed the lot of things, asked in turn.
  • Voice of the Tower
    - title given to the leader of the Tower
    - Organization of mages was once called Wizard's Choir
  • Eamont
    - trained mostly in ways of conjury, knows some arcanima and thaumaturgey
    - Not entirely.. the same cross-spellery L'yhta mentioned.
    - "I study all aspects to the most direct end of manipulating , with the ultimate goal of improving, a person's health.  I do not know if it is combination in the same respect but if an arcanima symbol can say, be placed on a person to heal them over time? I would be very interested in that."
    - also good at sensing Aether, moreso than controlling it.
  • Looking into ways of removing "tainted Aether"
    - Tainted Aether = "things touched by the Void, for example."
  • I asked about this.
  • "Not very successfully I am afraid. However, if it was easy, we likely would have figured it out by now. I have been trying to use flows of aether, both elemental and my own, to...flood the tainted aether and sever its connection with the aether of its victim. 'Wash it away' so to speak."
  • I mentioned the connectivity between ones self and their Aether, 'tainted' or otherwise, in which some sort of conversion may be necessary for outside Aether to be more readily accepted.
  • He noted that was a sharp observation.
    - Effectiveness of the method depends on connection / perceived connection to tainted Aether
    - Ease with Eamont also appears to be a factor
  • Asked if unaspected Aether has been considered, due to connection variance between elements
    - Eamont feels his own personal Aether is without aspect
    - Note: This makes me wonder; is it truely?  From one's own Aether they can find a myriad of aspects, when manipulated a certain way.  It is a question, in my consideration here, of if it is either 'all or none', where it may be Aether which holds all of the elements, or perhaps it is its own and holds none of them, whereas he would be correct.
  • Eamont seemed tired.
    - It was during the night, I imagine that he would be.
    - Conversation was left there.
  • "Well a second opinion is never a bad idea. I would surely like to speak again in the future. However, for now I think I must find my bed.  It is good to have met you friend. I hope to speak with you again soon."


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 11-29-2014

The nights have found me with so much to take in, it is difficult to know if I am straying, or making progress.  Though, that cannot be true; each thing heard, observed, felt and found is a progress, an experience, and new knowledge~  [a few small blots, like a pen tapping]  Still, I wonder.

I yet seek a beach, to further study the water and the ocean, clearly from a tiny point, of course, but- well, I would just like to get closer.  I remember looking at the map of Mist, and seeing a beach listed on it, so I think soon I will head that way.  I am also contemplating between either attempting to find my own way to the Ruins of Nym, or- [streak, blot] Oh hells!  I had completely forgotten about the small Conjurer training for Chachangi!  Well, not completely, as I just recalled, but [a few more blots]

That decides it, then.  It was a choice between Nym or the Burning Wall, though I believe the latter is in order if I must head back towards Ul'dah.  [a few spots]  Perhaps I will attempt message by those.. Moogles.  At least to know if he may be available, or even still wish to meet.  While I do not mind the travel, it would be somewhat problematic to head all the way there for naught.  It will give me more time to practice [a few blots].

There is so much I seek to do.

  • Learn to cast that Arcanima spell
  • Practice more with my own Aether
  • Seek a place for more long term study (Nym / Burning Wall)
  • Check to see if there is more the Family wishes transported
  • Create a tome for / in presence of Lafiaht
  • Test the Moogles
  • Speak with both L'yhta and Eamont again
  • Find a beach
  • Contact Chachangi / Practice Conjury
  • ... Everything

It is hard to know where to begin, as everywhere I go, I see something more I may miss if not followed.  Though, I will need to decide if I should find myself anywhere.  [a few blots]  I think I will attempt the following:  

  • Contact Chachanji by Moogle (attempt)
  • Also send a letter to Lafiaht by them; I hope it would not upset her to receive, I should make it worth her while, though I am curious if it would reach her.  I may never know the results if I only send by way of less-potential reply.
    - Perhaps enclose some nicer papers?  I [spot] I do not know if she would be as excited about such a thing as I would, but she did seem very interested in book-binding and scribery, so it is possible.
    - I suppose this can also be a test of how Moogles fair with rolled letters and scroll cases.
  • While waiting for any response, inspect the Mist beach.
  • Practice spells about the Mist beach (it was said to be a good place for it)
  • Remain in potential proximity to the Tower; I may catch the two I seek to speak with again who reside there.
  • Explore Limsa further if I must continue to wait.
    - Soli will inform me if I've another task to complete for the Family
    - I would like to find my way to Nym, but there is no telling for how long I would be lost if I should try.
Anything beyond will be considered later, or when it happens.  ... Or when all of that planning goes entirely to the abyss~ I should begin with those letters now.

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-01-2014

[A letter has been folded into the pages here.]

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Linkpearl

  • Exceedingly loud when placed near ears.
    - though able to be adjusted with focus, fascinating
  • Aether levels may interfere with the signal
    - Told to keep mine under control for easier use.


  • 'Lenti' (I think?)
    - someone in communication with 'overenthusiastic breathing'
    - According to the Professor anyway.
    - Lenti finds this observation scary
    - Seems nervous about other students
    - Also seems excited for tasks

  • Professor
    - Needed someone to take some data
  • Measure concentration of Aether in Coeurl whiskers
    - take down notes on the results
    - Coeurls need not be awake for this
    - Though sounds like observation from a distance would suffice.
  • Costa Del Sol = location
    - ... Doubtful I will make it to wherever this is.

  • Lenti
    - Lalafell
    - pink hair
    - glasses
    - dressed decently well; may be well-off
    - Considers my appearance strange and intimidating~
    - Found all the data himself
    - Seeks to give me notes to hold for the Professor
    - seems nervous
    - was the one speaking through the linkpearl

  • Thought I was an ice mage
    - corrected him
  • "I only know of one individual who's aetherial flow is so strong in the element of..."
    - did not finish this thought.
    - looked rather contemplative and terrified at it however.
  • He merely smiled when I asked.
    - perhaps he refers to himself.
    - though he may merely wish to keep secrets~
  • Continued watching my hand with interest.
  • Asked how I keep control over it.
    - Emphasis on myself as the subject could support both himself being the one of note previously, or another he knows.  Unfortunately unclear, but worth notice.  It's likely someone somehow close.  He, himself, would explain the intense interest.  Or another he's studying currently, though frequently or at least recently on his mind.
    - I said 'with difficulty'
    - Did not wish to answer further in the Wench.
    - He noted and agreed.
  • Occasionally, Lenti seems uneasy near me.
  • Gave me the notes to hold because he was going to be away.
    - "They will be with you. I'll be away on certain business for a few days and during which I'll be unresponsive to our linkpearl. That is why."
  • I asked where to.
    - didn't choose to answer.
  • Apparently, smiles in silence are a surfacer way of indicating secrecy.
  • Lenti sleeps in the darker hours.
  • He continues to seem interested in my Aether.
  • Notably bows upon meeting and leaving.


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-01-2014

That was an interesting meeting.  Lenti is rather curious.  I cannot help but wonder if there are others with my particular... issue.  In some ways, I doubt it.  Not the 'lack of control', but [blot] the cause.  Well, beyond inexperience.  Though, I suppose, it is also not hard to imagine that there are others with such issue either, especially considering some of the places here.  Really, I do not know enough to make any reasonable assertion~  I wonder if more experience with my own Aether itself will prove to quell the abundance, or if there may be more to it than that. [a few spots]  Maybe it really is that simple. . .

[another ink blot]

I really must not rest or tap the pen on the page while I think~  Or, well, not 'must', clearly I can, will, and have, but these pages would be quite a bit neater if I would break that habit.  At the very least, it doesn't occur when it really matters. 

Which reminds me, I've heard nothing from Lafiaht yet.  I wonder if personal delivery of parcels would be.. a wiser option.  It is possible, though, that she may have simply not wished to have any part in what I was doing, which is also a fair possibility.  [tiny spot]  Not all necessarily would take well to being.. suddenly a part of an experiment~  Of course, I would find it rather exciting.  Even a harmless one.  Though- well, is it?  No, I su-[streak, spot] Maybe it will never reach her.  I realize, that I had just used the Moogles to deliver something yesternight, and then later that night I.. got something myself.  I cannot help but wonder if they may only know of your location should you go to them.  And once you have, then they have you.  [spot]

It's quite possible that Lafiaht may have never used them as means to deliver letters for this reason.  Thus, possible that she may never receive what I sent... Though there can be any other number of reasons too, at this point, I am simply speculating.  I feel it is rather important that I find out sometime, however.  I will need this Knowledge eventually.

[another tiny spot]

And from here, my mind wanders.  I would like to find out where to deliver these notes.  I still am uncertain if Moogles can be trusted.  Perhaps I am merely doing something incorrectly... I may ask on the linkpearl later.  For now, though, other matters of exploration and experimentation will hold my interests~  Though I have heard Soli may soon have a task for me.  ... I wonder if she'll be able to find me~

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-07-2014

Sanctum of the Twelve

Lenti

  • Present, praying?
  • "..and pray safe if the queen, my mother.  That is all I ask."
  • I spoke to him.
  • He reacted in surprise
    - An explosion of flame
    - yelled at me to get back
    - though didn't seem to realize it was me?
  • Demanded to know why I was there
    - I answered that I was wandering.
    - He assumed it was for.. business?
  • Wished to be undisturbed in prayer at night
  • However was fine with my presence
    - Was actually in better spirits than I make it sound in words
    - claimed to nearly mistake me for a treant
  • Was surprised when I noted how loud the rain was
    - I imagine that he does not hear as well as I
  • Mentioned he doesn't think he can afford to get a "cold here in Eorzea"
    - Sounds as though Eorzea is a place of transience.

  • Asked about Duskwight hearing
    - I explained that we are far more sensitive to it than many on the surface
    - I mentioned I often speak in a whisper to others like myself.
    - He took that 'Duskwights are sensitive to sound'
    - Lenti is to be noted as not ignorant; should he use sound over me for some reason, it is unlikely to be a mistake.
  • Then asked of Wildwood elezen
    - didn't seem to know the term exactly (being Wildwood)
    - I mentioned I believe their sight is of a high level, though their hearing is less apt than ours.
  • Lenti
    - said he felt cheated
    - has no favorable eyesight
  • I mentioned I do not fare well in the light hours with sight either.
  • Lenti
    - Ancestors were Elezen and Lalafell
    - Not the Elezen of Eorzea
    - Note: It may follow that Lenti is from outside of Eorzea.
    - Hasn't ever seen a Duskwight before myself
    - Only mentionings of us from books.
    - Doesn't necessarily think descended from Wildwoods either.
    - He is, in fact, from outside Eorzea
    - Cannot see well in the dark

  • I asked of his Aether and earlier reaction to my presence
    - His Aether seems emotionally connected.
    - "I just think of something, or if I feel happy, or confident.. or.."
    - Similar to myself, it seems~
  • Asked if this sort of Aether manipulation was also common in Eorzea
    - I am uncertain; I've not been up among surfacers too terribly long.
    - I mentioned more control with a wand or staff; a focus
    - mentioned I've been told I need 'more control'.
  • "It's as they say...Aetheric manipulation isn't quite as easy as some may think... Some spend a lifetime just managing to channel what you can muster now, Xavarian." 
    - Perhaps this is why I have been called 'lucky' before.
  • I asked if he may have problems with his Aether or abilities
    - I could not help but wonder if he had been in a similar situation as I, where.. it was not always this way exactly.
    - Did not appear quite so, at least by what he said.
    - Seems to have what is common for myself 
    - "If I'm too upset, or, or--flustered...I-- my train of thought is thrown off in the balance, my--what do they call it here in Eorzea..? Ah.. Adofaer-- no, no."
    - Otherwise, 'channeling' is common for him

  • Example
    - Apparently a 'white mage' of sorts thought Lenti to have corrupted Aether
    - attempted to 'cleanse' him
    - Lenti was unable to use his aetherical abilities for days
    - Did manage to recover.
    - Note: That is mildly terrifying.  I am unsure what would happen if I would ever be cut off from my Aether... it is unclear whether it would hurt or help.
  • Mentioned 'white mage' was an Elezen
    - was not Eamond
  • Lenti seemed to get worked up at the thought of White Mages 'corrupting others' Aether'
    - Though I never claimed this was something occuring
    - Unsure if I even am aware of any White Mages of eld.
  • I mentioned Conjurers, in the case that Lenti was unfamiliar with them, for their healing
  • I spoke of not meeting another prior with Aetheric.. divergences similar to myself.
    - Lenti seemed optimistic that we would learn more of our situation.

Linkpearl

  • Went off
  • Professor was speaking, asking for our location
    - we told him
    - He arrived
  • Passed us upon entry~
    - then his chocobo reared and knocked him off upon return.
    - he was fine.
  • Lenti was.. apparently acting strange?
  • Professor asked why we were here.
    - answered vaguely
  • Professor in the Shroud to study Sylphs
  • I gave the notes previously requested to him then
  • Lenti
    - not familiar with writing Eorzean
  • Professor 
    - decided we needed field training~

  • Said that some touched Sylphs were causing problems for Little Solace
    - thus we will be helping take care of that.

------

Through the Shroud

  • Met others on the way
  • Julius Bennet, Shieldbearer of the Phoenix Wings
  • Another who's name I missed
    - an Aether user, perhaps a Scholar of Aether?  An Arcanist?  Used tomes.
    - Primarily healed and protected
  • There was talk of the primals.
    - Apparently a group who aids in their defeat.
    - They did not know much of Ramuh
    - I spoke only of what I'd heard other Sylphs say.
    - The Professor did most of the speaking with them.
  • We proceeded closer to Sylph lands, though prior to that, we had stopped some Touched Ones from taking some of Little Solace by force
  • Eventually, we entered the [blot, streak]

[ a few more notes are here in an extreme 'short-hand' made up more of symbols than actual words]

-----

Bronze Lake

  • Apparently for a reward of our endeavor, we will be making a trip to Bronze Lake~
    - to be brief
    - nothing mentioned on when.
  • Lenti is incredibly excited
    - cannot seem to keep curiosity curbed when piqued
    - "I'll be restless and I'll, I'll be staying up late...and then I'll binge eat like a madman?!"
    - Said as some sort of clarification to needing to know a 'surprise'.
    - Note: Remember this~


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-10-2014

I would like to learn ways of placing better wards.  I know some for strength and fortitude among other things, but the studies of Arcanima seem to lend themselves nicely to this endeavor, with their placement of geometries, and I feel it would be quite useful to learn.  [a few spots]

That really isn't the subject of my thoughts, but of course I worry about others finding this.  [blot]

Lenti seems similar to myself in an odd way.  His Aether may manifest in strange fits, according to what he feels, and not always in his own control.  It is intriguing, and apparently unusual.  ...Though it is much like what had begun happening to me.  I continue to wonder if.. if somehow we are alike, if what happened to me also had happened to him.  But then, there are so many other factors which might hinder this notion.

What if Aether treats those elsewhere differently?  It is hard to make a comparison to, not only one of the surface, but one from far off.  Furthermore, he is of mixed heritage, and I know not enough of the other races to have clear indication if this would make any difference in such anomaly.  Since this is based entirely on Aether of the self [blot]  and that some are not as proficient as others, nevermind what affected me may be something that would affect him different [blot]

The question becomes how to ask without asking~  In asking, I'd give away something I'd much rather kept unknown.  But it is a specific of the past. . . [blot]  Clearly riddles are the answer~ Though, really.  Perhaps with enough observation, it may become more clear.  I merely [a few spots]

Either he is much more powerful than I, or has had more practice with his Aether.  He seems both to know much, and know little, though I may seem quite similar.

I would certainly like to learn more of him sometime.  I wonder if he is fine with my company, or if I.. continually make him uneasy.

Likewise, the Professor continues his noted tendencies towards power.  I was glad to help the Sylphs from the Touched Ones when we did, but I realized his aims seemed more in tune with finding the center of Aether amidst the Touched Ones' home.  Which, I cannot deny, was quite fascinating.  Considering what I know of his goals, I can only wonder if he intends to utilize it somehow.  [a few blots]  I'd be curious to see where that would lead too, but should it bring any harm or disagreement to or from Little Solace, we may have some problems.

Since I must remain in the Shroud a bit longer for.. some endeavors that Solivuire brought to me, perhaps I will make a small visit to Little Solace again.  I wonder if they might care to hear more riddles~

RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-10-2014


  • Alder Springs
    - marked drop
    - [there is a symbol drawn here that looks like some kind of crest.]
    - May be asked to caverns; unlikely.
    - Will be directed to next mark
    - Note: They won't want me to take anything down in their presence that isn't returned to them. Make notes on a spare, low-grade sheet. Give token.  At the next mark, burn sheet.  
    - If something must be noted, it will have to be out of their presence.


-----

Ellemeare

  • Hobbies
    - sewing
    - cooking (learning)

  • Upset
    - her friend 'turned himself in' to his family
    - returned to Ishgard
    - meant to keep Ellemeare from being further threatened

  • Ellemeare
    - Not going to Coerthas now
    - Hasn't been sleeping well
    - Accepts his decision however
    - not going after him
  • Is curious about my Aetherical.. disturbances
    - Not bothered by them

  • Black Magic
    - Ellemeare apparently knows some of this art
    - It is possible to learn!
    - This is so exciting
  • Mentor
    - Alderic Fierlaine
    - ran into him by accident
    - apparently owed her a favor
    - she saved his life?
    - Thus he.. taught her
    - Note: I am rather curious about this, considering that [blot] well, I thought quite a bit would be placed on trust and initiation.  Though I honestly know very little about Ellemeare and less about this man; certainly it must follow somehow.
    - Knew she was a thaumaturge without note of sceptor
    - Likely could sense Aether
  • Ellemeare wanted additional skill "should Ciceroix's family start trouble"
    - Discussed her situation with him.
    - Was afraid at first.
    - Thought she 'might turn evil'.
  • Black Magic
    - if used incorrectly can corrupt
    - also dangerous
    - 'frightening and exhilerating at the same time'

  • Demonstration
    - Ziz = target
    - Used a single spell
    - large, bright, and loud explosion
    - ball of light that flashed in the sky
    - Killed the ziz by a single spell
    - It felt as though Aether from all around was pulling into the spell
    - Or at least, I could feel it as well; it seemed to be a power both hers, but beyond only her person.

  • Ellemeare
    - seemed somewhat exhausted and taxed afterwards
    - noted that she would like to do more, but is inexperienced
    - Won't be able to teach me, unfortunately.
  • Alderic
    - hasn't been heard from in days
    - "he secludes himself from time to time for studies... and when he does this he goes off any which way the wind takes him without word of when he'll be back."
  • I asked if she would send word if he returns
    - she agreed to try


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-13-2014

Tam Tara Deepcroft - Undead

  • Met the Professor in Bentbranch
    - Sought to do science.
    - Interested in Tam-Tara
    - Apparently has some arrangements with the Wood Wailers
  • Lenti arrived
  • WE ARE STUDYING UNDEAD
    - This is incredibly exciting
    - going to attempt to discern how they work
    - observe, theorize, and test
    - perhaps eventually put gained knowledge into use~
    - No rituals... yet~
  • Thalinias
    - Lenti's Chocobo
    - Lenti doesn't need scribing materials but may ask me if he runs low

  • Undead make Lenti nervous
    - he continued to fear for my safety despite assurance.
  • Lots of Aether in the area.
    - could be felt.
    - Different from the sylphlands
    - not as strong
    - More of a permeating smoke, something in the air, but one could tell it had great power.

  • Old
    - Pre calamity
    - Once was a necropolis
    - now houses Lambs of Dalamud
    - Already know most of this.

  • Atar-
    - Lenti's Father.
  • Lenti
    - Quite powerful fire magic
    - Repeated large explosive flares of some sort
    - Couldn't completely watch (too bright) but destroyed a number of skeletons
  • Attempted to tell me to cease my curiosity
    - It didn't work, of course~
    - He was still worried for my safety
  • Professor seemed pleased with Lenti's power
  • Even after skeletons were destroyed, more rose to replace them.

  • Undead Observed
    - pre-entrance.
    - All skeletons of varying condition
    - All tall; likely tall elezen or something larger
    - All seemed to fit together relatively well
    - If patchwork was done, it was likely from the same type of body
  • Behavior
    - typically seemed to ignore us.
    - Theory (Prof): They are all spelled by an Aether similar to what we exude, and thus, by our presence alone, they are not alarmed.  We feel 'familiar' to them.
    - Theory: They may be set to changes in behavior by trigger, and us wandering about simply is not any sort of trigger for a change.  Likewise, fireflies went unhindered; it may have been problematic for those doing the spellwork to have them react to all things that live, as they would certainly be considered much more of a threat to be eliminated than if they kept to themselves.
    - Theory: Also possible it may have been residual Aether of a certain sort from other practices occurring in the area or nearby.  Aether can cause interesting changes in something where there are high amounts, and it is certainly known to, at times, bring 'mobility' and objects inanimate to a state of 'entity'.
  • Movements
    - mostly fluid
    - but clearly with some hitches
    - Would suddenly 'collapse' akin to one dropping hold of a marionette, before they would rise again.
    - Theory: This suggests that the magic keeping them upright is in flux and not entirely constant; something can get in the way of it, and thus render them temporarily 'severed' from the source of their power.  That, or there is a 'fading' aspect to whatever the source of power may be.
    - Note: Uncertain as to if they are controlled by a being, or by temporal spellery, though likely the latter; I think that something either akin to a ritual or a magical threading has occurred, and they are being controlled by parameters instead of a conscious.
    - Note: I would also think it possible, however, that a conscious knowing the ritual may be able to 'take up the strings' so to speak, of some of them at a given time.  However, that is purely theoretical trajectory.

  • What Disturbs Them
    - If one is disturbed, a number of them grow hostile
  • Experiment
    - A theory was mentioned of aether near them causing them to grow hostile.
    - I attempted to create an 'aetherical disturbance of ice' within the perimeter, but not aimed towards any of them.
    - Results: They did not grow hostile, nor take notice.
    - I then attempted a near flurry, more central to the perimeter, yet aimed at none of them.
    - Results: They did not grow hostile, nor take notice.
    - The Professor asked me to then aim the flurry towards one of them.
    - Results: One was frozen in place, while others were then alarmed and grew hostile to attack us.  They were all dealt with accordingly, and soon replaced by others who were again, non-hostile.
    - Conclusion: They seem only to be bothered if outright attacked, or Aether is damaging them in some way.  Even if one is unable to do much about this, it will still send off a ripple effect, where others will react hostiley even if unharmed themselves.  When all those alerted are taken care of, any that remain or take their place will again, need to be triggered before they will take action.
    - Typical number of skeletons 'tied to each other': 5

  • The Professor
    - believes a Voidsent is behind this
    - seems near certain
    - Mentioned that we will return at a later time to investigate further.
    - Doesn't tend to listen to rules.
  • Bronze Lake
    - Assistant Avis will contact us
    - Either by letter or linkpearl
  • They returned to Gridania to eat and rest
    - I remained
    - Lenti hugged the professor
    - It was amusing
    - Lenti wasn't murdered.. yet~
  • New students
    - Both Miqo'te
    - Faeryn
    - Deli
  • Deli the Prof's first student
    - taught her to use Aether
    - "She's a huge rookie but she holds a huge potential."
  • Avis also a student
    - thus there are 5 of us
  • Lenti said he'd bring leftovers.
  • The Professor gave me coin to bribe the Wood Wailers with.
    - I almost refused, then recalled I shouldn't imply my wealth.


RE: The Books of Xavarian - Dasair - 12-24-2014

Asheloux

  • Wildwood
  • Arrogant
    - Clearly knows nothing of Duskwights
    - Also clearly cares little for amicable first impressions
  • Appearance
    - Fair skinned
    - long, dark and light hair
    - One eye is abnormal, almost like icy glass
    - wears shaded glasses, even at night; likely due to his 'sight'
    - Also wears well-tailored clothing; likely well off
  • Met when he was taking notes on the ruins about Bronze Lake.
  • I can tell he has a sufficiently strong Aetherical presence.

  • Not named 'Very Interesting' despite his reply to my question after his own~
    - Also thought I was serious when I made mention of it
    - Either assumes severely low intelligence of me, seeks to be demeaning, or has no concept of jest. Likely all of them.

  • Studied me upon seeing me
    - apparently saw something of interest
    - circled me speaking to himself
    - "You look more like the aetheryte crystal over yonder rather than a dirty cave dweller."
    - "Tell me, what kind of fool wanders around with this much Aether on their person. It's rather astounding, really. You'll make a man like myself go blind with it all in one place." 

  • Can apparently see Aether
    - I have half the mind to cause it to increase just to bother him~ Though that is hardly 'diplomatic' of me, I suppose.
    - I asked if it were a skill or by design, considering his eyewear.
    - removed the spectacles of sorts to show his unaligned unmatching eyes. (The former thought is rather amusing though~)
    - "Unfortunately for you, this is not something you can easily replicate as I do not know what exactly caused it, aside from my own carelessness I'm afraid." 
    - Apparently it was a mistake, or unintentional.
    - Says it's useful for his studies.

  • He insulted Vathen.
    - called him a lowly pack mule
    - Asheloux doesn't carry his own materials with him, apparently~
    - Or is just that illogical and inefficiant to not request assistance~

  • I said as much. 
    - Also noted 'ease' has little to do with what can be done
    - And that him knowing what happened would be useful, but not necessary.

  • I think I offended him~
    - "You may work alone, but I have a score of researchers under me and a team of body guards behind them. As long as you rule them with an iron fist and the noose of detailed instructions, little mishaps have happened. Anyone who does not follow my instruction and still lives to tell about it is simply replaced." 
    - That sounds dreadful.  Impressive, but dreadful.
    - I wonder if he restricts their learning and experimentation by only exactly what is approved by him.
    - He also seemed proud of this.. self-proclamated law.

  • Asheloux's studies
    - Various magics
    - "Everything from what was, is, and could be."
    - Thinks interest in Aether is natural.

  • Offer made
    - "As you seem interested in it yourself by the look of your load, I'll let you take a gander as to what it was I was studying that very day."
    - Likely could see what was in the various packs I had, due to their Aetherical potency.

  • I mentioned his description of rule sounded dreadful
    - he thought I believed that he killed his own researchers.
    - ... And explained that he didn't.
    - "I watch them kill themselves and if they fail, then I let them go. I don't allow sloppy work in my order." 
  • Despite his previous offer to show me what he was working on, he restated he wasn't actually inclined to.
    - especially one with my "particular background".
    - Mentioned if we met under more favorable circumstances he may share
    - For a Trade of Knowledge

  • I offered that he tell me what kind of knowledge he was after, or let me choose something myself.
    - Guess what he picked between chance or decree~?
    - "If next we meet, I expect to know more about the strange flows around you and why I feel like I've been to bloody Coerthas and back." 
    - "Maybe then I will gift you with what I was studying, and what I know about this accursed eye I was gifted with soon after."