Report I

To study the darkness, it is necessary that we would need to encounter it further. To know is the best defence, after all.

Thus, I have submitted a proposal to Zephirin, asking for permission to study Thaumaturgy itself. The Ruin had been tainted as long as memory can indicate, and removing it will be impossible as of now.

But then, the Skysent are no different to us. My tests have indicated that mundane Landborn and Skysent souls have scarcely any differences - a conclusion that is not supported by previous results. In any case, these tests will have to continue until a definite trend is observed.

-Charibert

Report II

Zephirin's scheme to introduce Skysent into our ranks is a controversial one. To let a beast slowly sinking into madness stand next to us? That was a preposterous idea, to say the least. But then, Charibert spoke of the benefits of being Bonded. Aside from the obvious side effects, it seems like an interesting investment. An increased physical strength and endurance shall be very welcome.

It did not take long to persuade the Thaumaturges to accept the offer of a better life. Anything would be better than wasting to death in overglorified imprisonment.

I have chosen a young vixen as my companion and Bonder. Yashtol may be quiet and skittish, but she will be reliable when push comes to shove.

-Hermenoste

Report III

Seems like members are flooding into the Skein at a higher pace than usual. We've got two girls - Yashtol the fox and Matoya the rat, and Min Hermenoste got the first pick as usual.

Matoya was apprehensive at first at the fact of being the second choice, but showing her the ropes was not that bad of an idea for her first day. She's not a bad kid, though her mind does wander a lot, and she 'possesses a tendency for worrying', as Zephirin put it. She is a good fighter, at least, and this babysitting exercise should not take particularly long. At least I won't be bored.

-Haumeric

Report IV

The greatest of successes!

My research has indicated that the Bond is most definitely involved in slowing down the onset of evil rising in Skysent souls! It, of course, called for a celebration, and getting very drunk was the natural consequence of the revelry.

Obviously, the problem still exists - two of our Thaumaturges have gone off the deep end. We had to sever them from the Ruin, kicking and screaming.

But still, Charibert can still handle things as we celebrate. It isn't like he's getting invited to any parties, after all!

-Ignasse

Report V

During our trip to the Watershard, we have seen a lot.

Tancred, or rather Haumeric, asked me not to steal stuff from the Stargazer folk, which I was not planning to anyway! Just that I am a Skysent and get distracted easily doesn't mean I steal things from goodbeasts!

To put it in simple terms, my response was not pretty, and we had to conduct an early retreat back home. Haumeric just can't stop apologising after the incident, and I would not blame him for what had happened.

At least he bought candied chestnuts for me. They tasted truly wonderful - not too sweet, but still mouth-watering. Tancred did say that they had been a thing for millenia, and my research indicates that it is indeed the case.

Who knew one could write a seven-page essay on confectionery?

-Matoya

Report VI

All seems hopeless.

Yashtol was thought to have succumbed to the Contamination ahead of schedule, and I was forced to end her life. But she had the good sense to leave me a letter, which I swiftly read. It turned out that she knew she was falling prey to the vile taint, and merely exaggerated the symptoms. Better a quick death than a slow decay.

Then Matoya decided to act rashly for once and flee the Windshard, finally using Thaumaturgy for the first time since her Bonding. Haumeric and Hermenoste are summoned to recapture or even kill her without any trouble to the Source.

Seasons help us. Seasons help us all.

-Zephirin

Report VII

The Contamination has been contained at the most terrible of prices, though what is behind it is still around and kicking. But in order to target it properly, more sacrifices should be made. And all the other Shards are to be future victims.

It has been made very clear that the entity creating that taint will not stop at one world.

But what could be done to solve this problem? Nobeast cannot be expected to accomplish this defence in every single location.

It is evident that drastic measures will have to be undertaken, lest our efforts be useless.

-Unknown