PRIORITY: NON-URGENT

PURPOSE: ANNOUNCEMENT

SUBJECT: THE ABANDONED COMMUNICATIONS TOWER

Good evening, everyone!

We hope that this announcement finds you well rested after your recent sojourn in the Shady Caverns. The recent discovery of the Arbara Kronos still has everyone abuzz with excitement, but for those of you who need a break from the chaos currently at hand around the cupboard in the ground floor’s common room, C. Roote has submitted a proposal for the exploration of the abandoned communications tower beyond the lake.

After some consideration, we have reached the agreement that such an expedition could very well provide needed information. To that end, we are approving in advance any reasonable applications for gear and supplies to be used for such excursions. Please note the emphasis on “reasonable”—we will not approve requests for so-called powered exosuits or personal levitation devices, as such apparatuses are not in the factory’s database and would require far too many resources to maintain even if they did exist. Also, due to a recent malfunction, any requests for sunglasses will be placed on a waiting list until the necessary equipment is repaired. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.

Some handy tips for safe exploration of ruins are included below!

TIPS FOR EXPLORING RUINS SAFELY

Marsh Nook

After my experience in the Shady Caverns, I definitely recommend making sure you bring along a solid light source, such as a flashlight. My favorite is the Flashlight #3 model, a slimmer redesign of the #2 that has a strong beam and a long battery life—virtually infinite, to be exact.

Soza Starrs

Don’t forget to bring plenty of food with you. Foraging can be fun, but it takes time to do so, and on a long expedition, having a ready source of nourishment is important. I recently submitted a recipe for a new meal bar, so you might like to take a few of those with you.

C. Roote

You’d better bring along a few pens and a notebook—or just take notes on that infernal wristwatch we’re all forced to wear for communication and tracking purposes. I can’t get the recording module to work, so I don’t bother with it. Besides, I prefer the tactile feel of putting my thoughts on paper, recording observations for posterity like so many have done before me.

Coral M. Mui

Although I normally take one of my beloved Suna Hundos with me when wandering the countryside, I don’t recommend bringing a companion along when exploring ruins because of the inherent dangers posed by precarious infrastructure. However, do remember to dress warmly and bring a raincoat. You never know when the weather might shift.