Nonmagical Research- Issues Surrounding the Use of the 'Pool of Life'

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After Journeyman Crannoc's initial research into the current aliment that befell the Midnight Marauder Carabas, the Magician decided to follow some leads in the reports of Dependable Custodian Cushala. The reference sub-report delves into issues with the substance in the pool itself. Cushala discusses how the C.I. Balance is worse than in the original Vat. Rather than the potential mutations that the original Vat could bring, this new Level 2 Vat causes in increase on the Chaos Index on beings placed into these Vats. As seen in the original report, this leads to a 1-in-5 chance of alterations in the mind of the being exposed to the Vat. This advancement on the Chaos Index appears to cause the mind to become chaotic in its functioning causing the expose to not be able to function normally. It appears that those that are not overcome in their first exposure suffer from a cumulative build up of chaos energies that make the aforementioned mental state more and more likely with each exposure.

Related to this, Cushala notes an increased Chaos Index rating on creations from the Level 2 vat made from any of the new essential matrices they have tried to use. These new vat born creatures seem incredibly unruly and they have only been able to gain obedience from them if cowed by a show of strength. As unsavory as this relationship forged through domination is, the project lead seem much more concerned about the underlying Chaos Index levels. Research into potential contamination into the Vat are the next step. Until the issue can be resolved, the essence machine on Level 2 is being shut down.

There is more research Crannoc can do on this topic.

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