New Feature [Global Quest] Rediscovering A Lost Civilization

[Delani Denusk]

To the esteemed Mathias Syka,

Word has reached the horse nation of your impending mission, and I send this letter with humility for consideration in joining this intrepid expedition.

My name is Delani Denusk. I have long been a lover and seeker of knowledge, from the first why that slipped from young lips. I have long been searching for that which would aid in my own quest to simply know. Know why the tradewinds blow; know what brings the rains to feed the cyphrus grass; know when the mare will foal. For knowledge is a precious thing not many understand or pursue; it is as much a treasure as a warm blanket in the winter is to the one who freezes in the cold.

Eyris blessed me with her gift of knowing and since its receipt I have pined for the opportunity to use it in such a way that others may benefit; as much as I wish to learn and to know, I find greater solace in others rising above their circumstances for the knowledge I might be able to provide. The Lykata is a special gift for that reason, and it would be with humble delight that I could aid you and those you choose to take on this most exciting endeavor. What I may lack in certain skills is easily made up for with a quick mind and greater desire to learn.

With regards,

~Delani, of the Denusk Pavilion, Sapphire Clan

[Gossamer]

Promptly, as if the letters were foreseen and responded too before they were posted, answers were received. Sometimes they arrived by messenger just bells after the originals were sent. Lucas – There is no connection between Syka and Nyka other than perhaps the Old Tongue vernacular. One has particular meaning, the other perhaps a mimicry and modern usage. Of course, Syka is far older and predates the Valterrian. Nyka just has a large crack in the ground that gives it a peculiar slant. I can assure you that at nineteen, I was on my second wife and pondering a third, so be careful what you assume I am going to think in regards to your age. Odds are you have no idea what my internal dialog is comprised of beings that we have never met face to face. Regardless. Come to Riverfall. Find a room at Atri's Place and say you are with the expedition. Room and board will be then covered. We will muster a day or two before the 50th to talk and plan. Sincerely, Mathias Syka Jared- We always need people to feed to the native fauna.I have a good feeling about you. Come to Riverfall. Find a room at Atri's Place and say you are with the expedition. Room and board will be then covered. We will muster a day or two before the 50th to talk and plan. Regards, Mathias Syka Kinneas- You are most welcome on this trip. It is nice to have a veteran warrior respond to my advertisement. Your servant is also welcome so long as she, as I presume she is a she, is not a diseased whore. They tend to cause issues and we have not yet located a physician to come on our journey. That being said, come to Riverfall. Find a room at Atri's Place and say you are with the expedition. Room and board will be then covered. We will muster a day or two before the 50th to talk and plan. Regards, Mathias Syka Kench- I find that Pycons are particularly suited to this endeavor. They are neither vulnerable to the array of jungle fevers that can be persistant in this sort of expedition nor are they prone to be eaten by the native wildlife. You are most welcome on this journey. Come to Riverfall. Find a room at Atri's Place and say you are with the expedition. Room and board will be then covered. We will muster a day or two before the 50th to talk and plan. With Delight, Mathias Syka Miss Denusk, One of Eryis’ daughters is always welcome. I find the grasslanders particularly hearty and well suited for an expedition of this nature. Had you not signed with your full name and rank, I would have rejected you out of hand. Often women are burdensome on expeditions of this nature. However, your race assures me of your ability to pull your weight. Come to Riverfall. Find a room at Atri's Place and say you are with the expedition. Room and board will be then covered. We will muster a day or two before the 50th to talk and plan. Regards, Mathias Syka Awesome, no one rejected this round. We're getting more than enough PCs to start getting a city together now. Feel free to post in the mustering thread in RF if you were accepted, and make sure you know your long term pc goals, because Mathias is going to ask.

[Zakar]

Dear Abi Mister Syka, Please excuse my common tongue, it is not my language. I am Zakar, from the tents of Lehar, of the sons of Benha. I am a Benshira from the land of Yahebah, and has have traveled very far to come here. I wish to join you in your journey to Syka. I can help you care for the animals on our travels. I have learned to care for horses, and camels, and some birds. I am skilled with my hands, and can help with any labor that you may require. I fear no danger of wilderness, for I have already crossed Eyktol's barren lands and survived the sea of Cyphrus to come here. I swear by Yahal my mother and father that I wish only to aid you in your quest, and start a new life for myself. Av-berkaven, Zakar, from the tents of Lehar, of the sons of Benha.

[Rhaokinmund]

Mathias let Syna's light guide you favorably. The stories of your blood extends like a bird's wings as it stretches in the morning sun rays. The tips of the feathers graces the land far and wide yes even on the glassy stone of my home. I only wish my shadow could be cast as long as your own. I do not know much fact about you, only legend, which is like most of the world to me. In all the years I've lived on this surface, I've yet to explore outside of the confines of hunting grounds and city barriers. But in all of my years I've witnessed much in life. I once despised this land, but now it fascinates me. I sit in the trees as I watch those below grow old and die, generations climb and fall in the social order. Not even the greatest playwright could make a drama this interesting. Perched above I watch the epic of humanity, of the city, of this world, like a hawk as it waits for a rabbit to present itself. My rabbit I feel is this rumor that has reached my ear. I'll be honest, I'm drawn by the opportunity to explore on someone's Kina. Mathias, I do not have much to show on the outside. But I'm certain this journey, a new act, will be one to not miss. I would not like to be audience to it, but would rather be be part of it. Even if I am nothing but the background character, blocked into position to make the scene feel alive. Even if I'm the fool, well there is no doubt I'm the fool, I'd enjoy it anyway. I can offer support in navigation and surviving the wilderness, even though I'm most familiar with the mountain stone than jungle. Elroy and Bradley, my faithful, feathered, companions will come along as well. Although I can't offer physical safety I can offer the blessings of Syna as I walk in her light each and everyday. Even if our paths will not cross physically, we are connected. My prayers will shine brightly on you and those who assist you in your rebirth. From a stranger but a friend, Rhaokinmund PS I'd love to hear of your journey regardless. Mathias, perhaps I'll visit the fruits of your labor in the near future. Be safe this next act sounds interesting, I'd hate to see it crumble and deteriorate into a tragedy. I do much prefer romanticism.

[Vektor Frunklas]

Dear Mathias Syka, I hope my letter find's you well and in good spirits. I couldn't help but hear about the epic adventure you are planning on going on. Like you I have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to discover undiscovered things, and that is at first what peeked my interest. However my true passion is aiding and looking after people. My mother taught me well the skills needed to be a healer, including philtering and herbalism. I have been fortunate enough to gain the blessing of Rak'Keli and her mark greatly helps my healing abilities. My father also taught me skills to aid people, from him I learnt the magic art of Shielding, and through this i can further help to protect people from harms way. It is my wish that you let me accompany you're expedition and help keep you and you're companions save and offer medical help if required. It would be an honor to help you Mathias Syka, i hope you allow it to happen. Kind regards, Vektor Frunklas

[Istril]

To Mister Mathias Syka, I have heard of your offers of employment through a trade ship visiting Syliras from Riverfall, and have sent this with them on their return voyage. May it find you in good health and with all haste. I am Istril Ironfist, a Weight of the Cult of Ano. I can not claim to know much of the Jungles of Falyndar-- that is outside of my purview-- but I find this to only increase my interest. I feel as though it will allow me to learn valuable things that I otherwise could not, and knowledge, after all, is power. I similarly find this cause you pursue, that of bringing civilization to a land untamed, admirable, and so wish to put myself forward for consideration. As a Weight, I have spent many weeks honing my skills, both mental and physical. I consider myself an adept unarmed combatant, and a skilled Reimancer, specializing in Water and Earth. I am also capable of working a smithy-- an integral part of my Isurian heritage-- but I am by no means the best-- a failing I would be keen to improve, if you would have me. I am also willing to perform basic labor, if so required. I find that Isurian resilience and strength are traits that makes us uniquely qualified for that. Regardless of your decision, I thank you for the time you have spent both reading this and in consideration, and hope you and all others on your expedition find Balance in all your endeavors. Regards, Istril Ironfist

[Nailah]

Dear Mister Syka, I thank you for giving myself and any the opportunity to accompany you, and I hope this letter find you in high spirits for your journey. My name is Nailah, I am a Konti healer and follower of Rak'keli. I will be brief, I wish to join you on your expedition. I know it will be a hard journey, and that I am not a fighter but I do hope this fact will not effect your decision. I wish to discover something new, to explore, to learn, and to begin anew. I know you are likely to have many healers in mind already but I would like to extend my knowledge of medicine and the Healing gift that Rak'keli has granted me to you and your expedition. Many thanks for your consideration and regardless of your decision I do hope to meet you in Riverfall before you leave. Sincerely, Nailah

[Levissa Certier]

Greetings Mister Syka,

I have stumbled upon the news of your journey upon some rumors floating around and it immediately had taken my interest. My name is Levissa Certier and I truly hope that I could have the honor of joining your journey. I understand that you've had many people who's interested but I assure you, you would not regret if you had given me the chance. I understand that it might get dangerous, but I am quite ready for it. I am hoping for an adventure in journeys and your offer is definitely a good chance for me. I am sure that this journey would let me understand and see so many things I have not witnessed before and I did not want to miss it.

I, myself, am a Spiritist - a ghost hunter to be exact. But that's not the only skill I offer. I'm also an experienced fighter - in both melee and ranged - and so I might act as a guard for the dangerous journey. I am used to traveling all through out Mizahar and I am ready for the hard road. I have also traveled into Falyndar for some occasion for the Black Rock is the land of Dira, for it is on she that my faith lies.

Thank you for consideration and regardless of what you decide, I wish you good luck on your journey.

Best regards,
Levissa Certier

OOCI'm going to post a request for a Gnosis mark of Dira - more to offer for this journey if I acquired it at least.

[Rhea]

Greetings Matthias Syka,

I'm writing to you in response to your expedition. What I have heard of it and yourself has left me yearning to be part of your efforts to resettle Syka. I can see that your well organized and I would gladly be part of it.

My skills are your disposal. I'm talented as an entertainer, but have skills as a guard as well. In the jungle you find that I do know my way around. I have lived in the jungle all my life. I believe I would be an asset to your exploration team.

I hope that you will, consider me for your expedition team.

Rhea

[Daekos Volundur]

Matthias Syka,

My name is Daekos Volundur, and I am a Blacksmith currently working in Riverfall. I have read your notice with much interest, and have therefore decided to submit my request to join this expedition. Here are my reasons for doing so.

Firstly, the words 'archaeological dig' have caught my interest. Syka appears to be a most ancient city, and as such should contain artifacts and knowledge not easily obtained. As such, I would aid the recovery of said items in any way I can and, if possible, possess some of the items. Do not fear that I will take by force or thieve anything - I am an Isur, and we are a most honourable race. I believe knowledge should be something all should strive to gain, and as such I will do all that is in my power to help the expedition obtain it, if I am included in the expedition.

Secondly, I see that you have a need for blacksmiths. I have been forging and repairing (although not in Sultros, for our items will not require repair) most metal items required for daily life for more than two decades, though I have not had much experience with forging weapons - more of repairing them, although I would require a source of the metals. A chair of metal? Iron chains to hold prisoners? I can do much. Lesser metals such as brass or bronze I can also work, but I prefer not to do so. I would serve as a blacksmith and as an aspiring weaponsmith, and upon reaching the ruins of Syka, I would aspire to be the head of the furnaces and forges set up there. However, I am not a Master Blacksmith among my people - though I am competent. But my devotion to my tasks is always strong, and I hope to have much occasion to improve on my skills.

Thirdly, I am a Reimancer, specialising in Water Reimancy, though I have begun my forays into Air - of which I have no doubt I will excel in. My skills should lend themselves well to defending and attacking, although if need be, I can produce water in moderate amounts if we lack it.

These are my reasons for doing so. I hope I may prove useful to the expedition.

If you do accept me to be a part of the expedition, I shall endeavour to provide quality service and craft items worthy of the Gods (though I cannot hope to be as sublime as Izurdin).

Daekos Volundur