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'''Familiar Voices''' was the third [[Myst Online episodes|episode]] of [[Myst Online: Uru Live|Myst Online]], in which the [[Age]] of [[Jalak Dador]] was released. It started in late July.  
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'''Familiar Voices''' was the third [[Myst Online episodes|episode]] of [[Myst Online: Uru Live|Myst Online]], in which the [[Age]] of [[Jalak]] was released. It started in late July.  
  
 
==Preview==
 
==Preview==
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:The never-before-seen Age of Jalak will be released. Jalak features an ancient arena that was once used for D'ni competitions and will allow Explorers to compete and even create their own games.
 
:The never-before-seen Age of Jalak will be released. Jalak features an ancient arena that was once used for D'ni competitions and will allow Explorers to compete and even create their own games.
  
==Story==
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==Events==
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{{event|[[Myst Online episodes]]|2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Familiar Voices]]|ends=2007-08-03|hidedescription=1}}
 
===July 30===
 
===July 30===
*[[Victor Laxman]] is seen down by the docks in the city.<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191388#191388 Transcript] of [[Victor Laxman]]'s appearance in the city at MO:UL Forums</ref>
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Victor Laxman]] is seen down by the docks in the city.}}<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191388#191388 Transcript] of [[Victor Laxman]]'s appearance in the city at MO:UL Forums</ref>
**He announces that the pellet cooking has been working fine, and that the display (the lake light meter) is merely broken. He'll remove it and "see what [he] can do with it".
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** He announces that the pellet cooking has been working fine, and that the display (the lake light meter) is merely broken. He'll remove it and "see what [he] can do with it".
**Responding to questions, he further reassures explorers that, even though no immediate effects on the lake lighting may be visible, "your efforts are making a slight impact. It's a very big lake and the algae has been mostly dormant."
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** Responding to questions, he further reassures explorers that, even though no immediate effects on the lake lighting may be visible, "your efforts are making a slight impact. It's a very big lake and the algae has been mostly dormant."
**Overdoses, he states, are indicated by exploding pellets, and are detrimental to the goals.
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** Overdoses, he states, are indicated by exploding pellets, and are detrimental to the goals.
**[[Sydney Austin]] complains that the machine was "a lie" all along.
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** [[Sydney Austin]] complains that the machine was "a lie" all along.
*Consequently, the lake light meter is removed.
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|The [[lake light meter]] is removed for repairs.}}
*Later, [[restoration engineer]] [[M. Dogherra]] also confirms that the machine failed to read the light level of the lake properly.
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* Later, [[Restoration Engineer]] [[M. Dogherra]] also confirms that the machine failed to read the light level of the lake properly.
*[[Nick White]] is in the Great Tree [[Bevin]].<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191495#191495 Transcript] of [[Nick White]]'s appearance in The Great Tree Bevin at MO:UL Forums</ref>
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Nick White]] visits the Great Tree [[Bevin]].}}<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191495#191495 Transcript] of [[Nick White]]'s appearance in The Great Tree Bevin at MO:UL Forums</ref>
**He announces [[Douglas Sharper]]'s return. Responding to [[ireenquench]]'s question, he claims knowledge of Sharper having killed a [[Bahro]], but doesn't believe the DRC will care, aside from possibly [[Marie Sutherland]].
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** He announces [[Douglas Sharper]]'s return. Responding to [[ireenquench]]'s question, he claims knowledge of Sharper having killed a [[bahro]], but doesn't believe the DRC will care, aside from possibly [[Marie Sutherland]].
**Also, he believes [[Michael Engberg]] to be "gone".
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** Also, he believes [[Michael Engberg]] to be "gone".
**In response to [[Thend]], he confirms that the older D'ni records refer to the [[Bahro]].
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** In response to [[Thend]], he confirms that the older D'ni records refer to the [[bahro]].
**He jokes on a "giant conspiracy", with "all of us" actually being [[Bahro]].
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** He jokes on a "giant conspiracy", with "all of us" actually being [[bahro]].
**Asked on why the [[Bahro]] were never mentioned in the [[Myst novels]] by [[Cyan]], he claims no knowledge.
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** Asked on why the [[bahro]] were never mentioned in the [[Myst novels]] by [[Cyan]], he claims no knowledge.
**After some brief animosities are exchanged with [[Sydney Austin]], Nick leaves.
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** After some brief animosities are exchanged with [[Sydney Austin]], Nick leaves.
* The [[DRC]] sends out a [[KI]] message announcing that pellet scores can be uploaded to the [[Bevin]] [[imager|imagers]].
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|The [[DRC]] sends out a [[KI]] message announcing that pellet scores can be uploaded to the [[neighborhood]] [[imager|imagers]].}}
* [[Cate Alexander]] visits the [[Guild of Greeters]] [[Bevin]] to answer questions.
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Cate Alexander]] visits the [[Guild of Greeters]] [[Bevin]] to answer questions.}}
** She has not talked to Sharper yet, but had heard rumors of him killing a [[Bahro]].
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** She has not talked to Sharper yet, but had heard rumors of him killing a [[bahro]].
 
** There have been more delays in [[Ahnonay]].
 
** There have been more delays in [[Ahnonay]].
 
** The DRC is proceeding as if [[Michael Engberg]] will not return.
 
** The DRC is proceeding as if [[Michael Engberg]] will not return.
 
** Cate announces that she has an extra vote in the DRC to break ties.
 
** Cate announces that she has an extra vote in the DRC to break ties.
 
** [[Brian Fioca]] tries to introduce himself to Cate, but Cate leaves.
 
** [[Brian Fioca]] tries to introduce himself to Cate, but Cate leaves.
* [[Douglas Sharper]] visits the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]]
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Douglas Sharper]] visits the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]].}}
 
** He confirms he killed a '[[bahronoir|bad bahro]]' and can tell them apart.
 
** He confirms he killed a '[[bahronoir|bad bahro]]' and can tell them apart.
 
** He says he shot at a bahro, but another bahro jumped in front of the bullet. <ref>[http://www.gametap.com/home/myst/content_story_wide_070807.html Summary] from [[GameTap]]</ref>
 
** He says he shot at a bahro, but another bahro jumped in front of the bullet. <ref>[http://www.gametap.com/home/myst/content_story_wide_070807.html Summary] from [[GameTap]]</ref>
 
** Many [[explorers]] question his actions, while members of [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]] publicly express support for Sharper.
 
** Many [[explorers]] question his actions, while members of [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]] publicly express support for Sharper.
 
** Sharper leaves angrily, leaving explorers to debate.  
 
** Sharper leaves angrily, leaving explorers to debate.  
* Explorers debate Sharper and the Bahro in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]].
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* Explorers debate about Sharper and the bahro in the [[Watcher's Pub]].
 
** [[Brian Fioca]] recounts events around the disappearance of [[Phil Henderson]], and urges explorers to get more information from Sharper before making decisions.
 
** [[Brian Fioca]] recounts events around the disappearance of [[Phil Henderson]], and urges explorers to get more information from Sharper before making decisions.
** [[J.D. Barnes]] arrives and agrees with Fioca. He also states that the important factions are the [[Bahro]] and the [[explorers]].
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** [[J.D. Barnes]] arrives and agrees with Fioca. He also states that the important factions are the [[bahro]] and the [[explorers]].
 
* [[Tricia Isaacson]], who has been passing documents of questionable authenticity to the [[Students of D'ni Knowledge]] that the [[DRC]] has publicly stated are fakes, claims she is [[Tricia Lawson]].
 
* [[Tricia Isaacson]], who has been passing documents of questionable authenticity to the [[Students of D'ni Knowledge]] that the [[DRC]] has publicly stated are fakes, claims she is [[Tricia Lawson]].
* [[Victor Laxman]] answers some questions for explorers.
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* {{event||2007-07-30|9663|3|22|[[Victor Laxman]] answers some questions for explorers.}}
 
** He defends [[Cate Alexander]]'s new power in the [[DRC]].
 
** He defends [[Cate Alexander]]'s new power in the [[DRC]].
 
** He confirms that the explosive pellets are a case of the algae in the lake absorbing too many nutrients.
 
** He confirms that the explosive pellets are a case of the algae in the lake absorbing too many nutrients.
  
 
===July 31===
 
===July 31===
* [[Reteltee]] passes on a message from the [[DRC]], that they will be implementing a [[Guild]] structure.
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* {{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|[[Reteltee]] passes on a message from the [[DRC]], that they will be implementing a [[Guild]] structure.}}
 
** The first five will be Maintainers, Writers, Greeters, Cartographers and Messengers.
 
** The first five will be Maintainers, Writers, Greeters, Cartographers and Messengers.
* [[Nick White]] tells explorers in a [[Bevin]] that he thinks [[Douglas Sharper]] killed the wrong [[bahro]].
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* [[Nick White]] tells explorers in a [[neighborhood]] that he thinks [[Douglas Sharper]] killed the wrong [[bahro]].
* [[Douglas Sharper]] and [[Nick White]] argue in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]].<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191725#191725 Transcript] of [[Douglas Sharper]], [[Nick White]] and three [[Bahro]] in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] at the MO:UL Forums</ref>
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* {{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|Two [[bahro]] appear in the [[Watcher's Pub]] with their fallen comrade while [[Douglas Sharper]] and [[Nick White]] are there arguing about Sharper's actions.|hidedescription=1}}[[Douglas Sharper]] and [[Nick White]] argue in the [[Watcher's Pub]].<ref>[http://www.mystonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=191725#191725 Transcript] of [[Douglas Sharper]], [[Nick White]] and three [[bahro]] in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] at the MO:UL Forums</ref>
** Sharper calls the [[Bahro]] hideous beasts.
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** Sharper calls the [[bahro]] hideous beasts.
** The dead bahro appears. Then two other Bahro appear and seem to mourn the dead one.
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** The dead bahro appears. Then two other bahro appear and seem to mourn the dead one.
 
** [[Nick White]] links out. [[Sharper]] links out to [[Teledahn]].
 
** [[Nick White]] links out. [[Sharper]] links out to [[Teledahn]].
** A few explorers touch the Bahro. One of them screams when touched.
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** A few explorers touch the bahro. One of them screams when touched.
** The Bahro link out with the dead one.
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** The bahro link out with the dead one.
* [[Bahro]] are sighted in many places in [[Ae'gura]]. Some [[explorers]] attempt to communicate.
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* {{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|[[bahro]] are sighted in many places in [[Ae'gura]]. Some [[explorers]] attempt to communicate.}}
* [[J.D. Barnes]] tells explorers in [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]] [[Bevin]] that communication with the 'good' [[Bahro]] is key.
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* {{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|[[J.D. Barnes]] tells explorers in [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]] [[neighborhood]] that communication with the 'good' [[bahro]] is key.}}
*[[Cate Alexander]] is seen on the KI, and appears to be in [[Kirel]].
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* [[Cate Alexander]] is seen on the KI, and appears to be in [[Kirel]].
**Shortly after, Kirel shows up as available in the Nexus.
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** Shortly after, Kirel shows up as available in the Nexus.{{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|[[Cate Alexander]] and [[Dr. Kodama]] release [[Kirel]] to explorers.|hidedescription=1}}
*[[Dr. Kodama]] joins Cate in Kirel.
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* [[Dr. Kodama]] joins Cate in Kirel.
**Cate asks people right in front of her to move away, and for everyone to sit down: a brief Q&A session is to begin. Cate also thanks [[Reteltee]] "for all his help with our work on the guilds and his neighborhood".
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** Cate asks people right in front of her to move away, and for everyone to sit down: a brief Q&A session is to begin. Cate also thanks [[reteltee]] "for all his help with our work on the guilds and his neighborhood".
**Cate says the [[Bahro]] or [[Douglas Sharper]] will not be a topic of this session; "she would rather not talk about them at this moment".
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** Cate says the [[bahro]] or [[Douglas Sharper]] will not be a topic of this session; "she would rather not talk about them at this moment".
**Regarding guilds, Cate calls the idea that they were part of D'ni's downfall and therefore should not be resurrected "a particular view of history", and that the DRC actually views them as "the backbone of D'ni civilization". As for which ones will return, she only comments that explorers "can see for themselves", and that there may be more than four in the future.
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** Regarding guilds, Cate calls the idea that they were part of D'ni's downfall and therefore should not be resurrected "a particular view of history", and that the DRC actually views them as "the backbone of D'ni civilization". As for which ones will return, she only comments that explorers "can see for themselves", and that there may be more than four in the future.
**Both Kodama and Cate say they're uncertain on what to do about the Bahro, short of closing down the city.
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** Both Kodama and Cate say they're uncertain on what to do about the bahro, short of closing down the city.
*Cate leaves, but Dr. Kodama stays a little longer, with [[ireenquench]] moderating.
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* Cate leaves, but Dr. Kodama stays a little longer, with [[ireenquench]] moderating.
**Jalak is coming "later this week, likely Thursday or Friday".
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** Jalak is coming "later this week, likely Thursday or Friday".
**Dr. Watson "spent some time consulting at Cyan Worlds".
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** Dr. Watson "spent some time consulting at Cyan Worlds".
**The Kirel's class room and private room will not be opened "in the near future".
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** The Kirel's class room and private room will not be opened "in the near future".
**The DRC hasn't actually found a (physical) D'ni calendar, but "has some information on how it works".
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** The DRC hasn't actually found a (physical) D'ni calendar, but "has some information on how it works".
**Kodama asks whether explorers would prefer information over new areas, or over technology (such as the calendar), stating that the DRC has too few people to do both.
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** Kodama asks whether explorers would prefer information over new areas, or over technology (such as the calendar), stating that the DRC has too few people to do both.
*Cate has returned, taking more questions.
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* Cate has returned, taking more questions.{{event||2007-07-31|9663|3|23|[[Cate Alexander]] holds a raucous Q&A in [[Kirel]] with [[Dr. Kodama]] and other explorers.}}
**Kirel is the first in a series of steps towards a guild system, but Cate would rather not elaborate in order to avoid "raising or lowering hopes too much".
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** Kirel is the first in a series of steps towards a guild system, but Cate would rather not elaborate in order to avoid "raising or lowering hopes too much".
**The advertising debate has made no progress "as of this moment".
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** The advertising debate has made no progress "as of this moment".
*Citing too much talking (arguing and asking questions) on the explorers' part, Cate leaves again.
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* Citing too much talking (arguing and asking questions) on the explorers' part, Cate leaves again.
* [[Nick White]] tells explorers that [[Douglas Sharper]] plans on killing more Bahro.
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* [[Nick White]] tells explorers that [[Douglas Sharper]] plans on killing more bahro.
** Sharper says he needs to help the 'good' Bahro fight.
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** Sharper says he needs to help the 'good' bahro fight.
 
** Nick refers to him as acting 'abnormal'.
 
** Nick refers to him as acting 'abnormal'.
  
 
===August 1===
 
===August 1===
* [[Bahro]] (some smaller than normal) continue to appear throughout the Cavern.
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|[[bahro]] continue to appear throughout the Cavern.}}
** [[Explorers]] report that the Bahro respond to gestures, like bows, but link out or run when approached.
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** [[Explorers]] report that the bahro respond to gestures, like bows, but link out or run when approached.
* The [[D'ni Network]] holds a meeting, stating that they will continue to do work
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|The [[D'ni Network]] holds a meeting, stating that they will continue to do work.}}
 
** They will refrain from supporting the newly announced [[Guild of Messengers]] until the [[DRC]] can prove they will provide support to existing organizations.
 
** They will refrain from supporting the newly announced [[Guild of Messengers]] until the [[DRC]] can prove they will provide support to existing organizations.
* [[Douglas Sharper]] tells explorers in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] that he's going to return to [[Noloben]].
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|[[Douglas Sharper]] tells explorers in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]] that he's going to return to [[Noloben]].}}
** He says the [[Bahro]] appearing in the Cavern are the 'good' Bahro.
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** He says the [[bahro]] appearing in the Cavern are the 'good' bahro.
 
** He calls the conflict a 'war'.
 
** He calls the conflict a 'war'.
** He says he's going to Noloben to fight for the good Bahro, as he 'owes them.'
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** He says he's going to Noloben to fight for the good bahro, as he 'owes them.'
* [[Douglas Sharper]] meets with members of [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]].
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|[[Douglas Sharper]] meets with members of [[The Great Tree (explorer organization)|The Great Tree]].}}
 
** He has no interest in overturning the [[DRC]] like in the old days. The Great Tree agrees with him.
 
** He has no interest in overturning the [[DRC]] like in the old days. The Great Tree agrees with him.
** He says the Bahro aren't just the peaceful creatures are explorers are seeing, but there '''are''' good bahro.
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** He says the bahro aren't just the peaceful creatures are explorers are seeing, but that there ''are'' good bahro.
** He says there is no distinctive markings or actions that signify the [[bahronoir|bad Bahro]], but he can tell.
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** He says there are no distinctive markings or actions that signify the "[[bahro nekisahl|bad bahro]]", but he can tell.
** The good Bahro are watching explorers.
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** The good bahro are watching explorers.
** He doesn't know why the good Bahro brought the corpse of the Bahro he killed to him.
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** He doesn't know why the good bahro brought the corpse of the bahro he killed to him.
** He says the [[Bahronoir|bad bahro]] will kill us all if they win, and that the division is something deep, but he doesn't understand what it is.
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** He says the "[[bahro nekisahl|bad bahro]]" will kill us all if they win, and that the division is something deep, but he doesn't understand what it is.
* [[Marie Sutherland]] answers questions in [[Kirel]].
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|[[Marie Sutherland]] answers questions in [[Kirel]].}}
 
** [[Kirel]] is the [[neighborhood]] the [[DRC]] used to use.
 
** [[Kirel]] is the [[neighborhood]] the [[DRC]] used to use.
 
** She is not 'thrilled' with [[Cate Alexander]] having two votes.
 
** She is not 'thrilled' with [[Cate Alexander]] having two votes.
 
** The [[DRC]] is trying to talk [[Douglas Sharper]] out of going to [[Noloben]].
 
** The [[DRC]] is trying to talk [[Douglas Sharper]] out of going to [[Noloben]].
 
** They have no concrete plans on releasing source documents to [[explorers]].
 
** They have no concrete plans on releasing source documents to [[explorers]].
** When asked about [[Phil Henderson]], Marie says they have no reason to believe he is not dead. But with the Bahro activity, she is not so certain.
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** When asked about [[Phil Henderson]], Marie says they have no reason to believe he is not dead. But with the bahro activity, she is not so certain.
** The [[DRC]] has been unable to communicate with the Bahro.
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** The [[DRC]] has been unable to communicate with the bahro.
* The [[firemarbles]] [[Relto page]] appears in [[Er'cana]].
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* {{event||2007-08-01|9663|3|24|The [[firemarbles]] [[Relto page]] appears in [[Er'cana]].}}
  
 
===August 2===
 
===August 2===
* [[Cate Alexander]] places the book for [[Jalak Dador]] in the [[Ae'gura Library|library]].
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* {{event||2007-08-02|9663|3|24|[[Cate Alexander]] places the book for [[Jalak]] in the [[Ae'gura Library|library]].}}
* The [[DRC]] website is updated to include the colors of the various [[Guilds]]. [http://drcsite.org/dnifaq.php#guild]
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* {{event||2007-08-02|9663|3|24|The [[DRC]] website is updated to include the colors of the various [[Guilds]].}} [http://drcsite.org/dnifaq.php#guild]
* [[Douglas Sharper]] appeared in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary]].
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* {{event||2007-08-02|9663|3|24|[[Douglas Sharper]] appears in the [[Watcher's Pub]].}}
 
** He stated that he is not returning to [[Noloben]].
 
** He stated that he is not returning to [[Noloben]].
 
** He also said that the 'war' is coming and he suggests explorers be ready.
 
** He also said that the 'war' is coming and he suggests explorers be ready.
* [[Cate Alexander]] visits [[Kirel]], looking for [[Reteltee]].
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* {{event||2007-08-02|9663|3|24|[[Cate Alexander]] visits [[Kirel]], looking for [[reteltee]].}}
** She has 'big news' to tell him. She declined to share the news until she tells him first.
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** She has "big news" to tell him. She declined to share the news until she tells him first.
** She suggests [[Guild]] questions and suggestions be directed to [[Reteltee]].
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** She suggests [[Guild]] questions and suggestions be directed to [[reteltee]].
** [[J.D. Barnes]] brings [[Tricia Isaacson]] to [[Kirel]] and asks Cate if she's aware of the translations Tricia claims to have.
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** {{event||2007-08-02|9663|3|24|[[J.D. Barnes]] brings [[Tricia Isaacson]] to [[Kirel]] and asks Cate if she's aware of the translations Tricia claims to have.}}
 
** Tricia Isaacson introduces herself as [[Tricia Lawson]] (now married) to Cate.  
 
** Tricia Isaacson introduces herself as [[Tricia Lawson]] (now married) to Cate.  
 
** Cate says she's seen a picture of Tricia Lawson and calls Tricia Isaacson an imposter.
 
** Cate says she's seen a picture of Tricia Lawson and calls Tricia Isaacson an imposter.
 
   
 
   
 
===August 3===
 
===August 3===
* The [[DRC]] announce they have chosen [[Reteltee]] to be their official ''Guild Adviser''.
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* {{event||2007-08-03|9663|3|25|The [[DRC]] announce they have chosen [[reteltee]] to be their official "Guild Adviser".}}
* [[Phil Henderson]] links into the cavern.
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* {{event||2007-08-03|9663|3|25|[[Phil Henderson]] appears in the cavern and talks with [[explorers]] and [[Douglas Sharper]].}}
** He initially links in with two Bahro and claims he had been taken to [[Noloben]] and other places by the Bahro.
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** He initially links in with two [[bahro]] and claims he had been taken to [[Noloben]] and other places by the bahro.
** He seemed surprised by the presence of [[Bahro]] in the cavern and commented on how few there were.
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** He seemes surprised by the presence of bahro in the cavern and comments on how few there were.
** He indicated that he'd been somewhere with large numbers of Bahro who had the ability to darken the sky at times and were involved in some sort of conflict.
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** He indicates that he'd been somewhere with large numbers of bahro who had the ability to darken the sky at times and were involved in some sort of conflict.
** He commented that the Bahro were free now and are choosing their own path.
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** He comments that the bahro were free now and are choosing their own path.
** Phil claims the Bahro watch and even guard explorers.
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** Phil claims the bahro watch and even guard explorers.
** Phil mentions Yeesha failed to free the Bahro but that 'you and another' succeeded and mentions Yeesha has been spending much time in [[Releeshahn]] and may appear when needed.
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** Phil mentions Yeesha failed to free the bahro but that 'you and another' succeeded and mentions Yeesha has been spending much time in [[Releeshahn]] and may appear when needed.
 
** [[Douglas Sharper]] arrives and apologizes to Phil for what happened, Phil said it wasn't his fault.
 
** [[Douglas Sharper]] arrives and apologizes to Phil for what happened, Phil said it wasn't his fault.
** Phil claimed the Bahro fighting that's been observed was only the periphery of the war.
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** Phil claims the bahro fighting that's been observed was only the periphery of the war.
** Sharper told Phil he believed he may have made a mistake in shooting the Bahro that stepped in front of him but Phil claimed that the Bahro had saved 'us all' from Sharper making a mistake and gave a life to do it.
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** Sharper tells Phil he believed he may have made a mistake in shooting the bahro that stepped in front of him but Phil claims that the bahro had "saved us all" from Sharper making a mistake and gave a life to do it.
** Sharper asked if he knew what the Bahro had done to [[Wheely]] and Phil stated that she had gone somewhere she should not have been and was attacked by the [[bahronoir|'bahro that had chosen evil']].
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** Sharper asks if he knew what the bahro had done to [[Wheely]], and Phil states that she had gone somewhere she should not have been and was attacked by the "[[bahro nekisahl|bahro that had chosen evil]]".
** Sharper also acknowledged that the Bahro have saved him on several occasions.
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** Sharper also acknowledges that the bahro have saved him on several occasions.
** Sharper stated he's not going back (possibly implying Noloben) and that he believes the war is coming here.
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** Sharper states he's not going back (possibly implying Noloben) and that he believes the war is coming here.
** Phil stated the Bahro have been preventing the war from coming here but they can only guard and not prevent it forever.
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** Phil states that the bahro have been preventing the war from coming here but they can only guard and not prevent it forever.
** Sharper decided to 'side' with Phil against the 'evil' Bahro and Phil approved of him making a stand.
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** Sharper decides to "side" with Phil against the "evil" bahro and Phil approved of him making a stand.
** Phil said [[explorers]] can show support for the good Bahro by 'supporting her.'
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** Phil says [[explorers]] can show support for the good bahro by "supporting her."
** A Bahro linked in next to Phil for a few moments. Many [[explorers]] bow to the [[Bahro]]. It linked out when an explorer approached it.
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** A bahro links in next to Phil for a few moments. Many [[explorers]] bow to the [[bahro]]. It links out when an explorer approaches it.
** Phil linked out a minute later after an enigmatic sentence "I will return soon but he will return later. ...with more answers."
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** Phil links out a minute later after an enigmatic sentence "I will return soon but he will return later. ...with more answers."
* [[Reteltee]] appeared in the [[Watcher's Sanctuary|pub]] and announced that Guild pubs are on their way soon.
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* {{event||2007-08-03|9663|3|25|[[Reteltee]] appears in the [[Watcher's Pub]] and announces that [[Guild pub]]s are on their way soon.}}
  
 
==Content==
 
==Content==
 
* [[Ages]]
 
* [[Ages]]
** [[Jalak Dador]]
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** [[Jalak]]
 
* Place
 
* Place
 
** [[Kirel]]
 
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** [[firemarbles]] in [[Er'cana]].
 
** [[firemarbles]] in [[Er'cana]].
 
* Other
 
* Other
** The August [[Calendar spark|Sparkle]] in [[Jalak Dador]].
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** The August [[Calendar spark|Sparkle]] in [[Jalak]].
  
 
== References ==
 
== References ==

Revision as of 04:35, 1 January 2020

Familiar Voices was the third episode of Myst Online, in which the Age of Jalak was released. It started in late July.

Preview

On July 5th, the following description appeared in the GameTap Deluxe Player:

The next episode, "Familar Voices," begins in late July. During the week-long episode, the newly-elected D'ni Restoration Council (DRC) will release its first Age - Jalak. Though Cate Alexander has been elected to lead the DRC, there still remains a power struggle within the Council and it begins to spread throughout the cavern. Also, rumors of a war continue to grow as a voice from the past returns to offer new hope.
The never-before-seen Age of Jalak will be released. Jalak features an ancient arena that was once used for D'ni competitions and will allow Explorers to compete and even create their own games.

Events

July 30

  • Victor Laxman is seen down by the docks in the city.[1]
    • He announces that the pellet cooking has been working fine, and that the display (the lake light meter) is merely broken. He'll remove it and "see what [he] can do with it".
    • Responding to questions, he further reassures explorers that, even though no immediate effects on the lake lighting may be visible, "your efforts are making a slight impact. It's a very big lake and the algae has been mostly dormant."
    • Overdoses, he states, are indicated by exploding pellets, and are detrimental to the goals.
    • Sydney Austin complains that the machine was "a lie" all along.
  • The lake light meter is removed for repairs.
  • Later, Restoration Engineer M. Dogherra also confirms that the machine failed to read the light level of the lake properly.
  • Nick White visits the Great Tree Bevin.[2]
    • He announces Douglas Sharper's return. Responding to ireenquench's question, he claims knowledge of Sharper having killed a bahro, but doesn't believe the DRC will care, aside from possibly Marie Sutherland.
    • Also, he believes Michael Engberg to be "gone".
    • In response to Thend, he confirms that the older D'ni records refer to the bahro.
    • He jokes on a "giant conspiracy", with "all of us" actually being bahro.
    • Asked on why the bahro were never mentioned in the Myst novels by Cyan, he claims no knowledge.
    • After some brief animosities are exchanged with Sydney Austin, Nick leaves.
  • The DRC sends out a KI message announcing that pellet scores can be uploaded to the neighborhood imagers.
  • Cate Alexander visits the Guild of Greeters Bevin to answer questions.
    • She has not talked to Sharper yet, but had heard rumors of him killing a bahro.
    • There have been more delays in Ahnonay.
    • The DRC is proceeding as if Michael Engberg will not return.
    • Cate announces that she has an extra vote in the DRC to break ties.
    • Brian Fioca tries to introduce himself to Cate, but Cate leaves.
  • Douglas Sharper visits the Watcher's Sanctuary.
    • He confirms he killed a 'bad bahro' and can tell them apart.
    • He says he shot at a bahro, but another bahro jumped in front of the bullet. [3]
    • Many explorers question his actions, while members of The Great Tree publicly express support for Sharper.
    • Sharper leaves angrily, leaving explorers to debate.
  • Explorers debate about Sharper and the bahro in the Watcher's Pub.
    • Brian Fioca recounts events around the disappearance of Phil Henderson, and urges explorers to get more information from Sharper before making decisions.
    • J.D. Barnes arrives and agrees with Fioca. He also states that the important factions are the bahro and the explorers.
  • Tricia Isaacson, who has been passing documents of questionable authenticity to the Students of D'ni Knowledge that the DRC has publicly stated are fakes, claims she is Tricia Lawson.
  • Victor Laxman answers some questions for explorers.
    • He defends Cate Alexander's new power in the DRC.
    • He confirms that the explosive pellets are a case of the algae in the lake absorbing too many nutrients.

July 31

  • Reteltee passes on a message from the DRC, that they will be implementing a Guild structure.
    • The first five will be Maintainers, Writers, Greeters, Cartographers and Messengers.
  • Nick White tells explorers in a neighborhood that he thinks Douglas Sharper killed the wrong bahro.
  • Douglas Sharper and Nick White argue in the Watcher's Pub.[4]
    • Sharper calls the bahro hideous beasts.
    • The dead bahro appears. Then two other bahro appear and seem to mourn the dead one.
    • Nick White links out. Sharper links out to Teledahn.
    • A few explorers touch the bahro. One of them screams when touched.
    • The bahro link out with the dead one.
  • bahro are sighted in many places in Ae'gura. Some explorers attempt to communicate.
  • J.D. Barnes tells explorers in The Great Tree neighborhood that communication with the 'good' bahro is key.
  • Cate Alexander is seen on the KI, and appears to be in Kirel.
    • Shortly after, Kirel shows up as available in the Nexus.
  • Dr. Kodama joins Cate in Kirel.
    • Cate asks people right in front of her to move away, and for everyone to sit down: a brief Q&A session is to begin. Cate also thanks reteltee "for all his help with our work on the guilds and his neighborhood".
    • Cate says the bahro or Douglas Sharper will not be a topic of this session; "she would rather not talk about them at this moment".
    • Regarding guilds, Cate calls the idea that they were part of D'ni's downfall and therefore should not be resurrected "a particular view of history", and that the DRC actually views them as "the backbone of D'ni civilization". As for which ones will return, she only comments that explorers "can see for themselves", and that there may be more than four in the future.
    • Both Kodama and Cate say they're uncertain on what to do about the bahro, short of closing down the city.
  • Cate leaves, but Dr. Kodama stays a little longer, with ireenquench moderating.
    • Jalak is coming "later this week, likely Thursday or Friday".
    • Dr. Watson "spent some time consulting at Cyan Worlds".
    • The Kirel's class room and private room will not be opened "in the near future".
    • The DRC hasn't actually found a (physical) D'ni calendar, but "has some information on how it works".
    • Kodama asks whether explorers would prefer information over new areas, or over technology (such as the calendar), stating that the DRC has too few people to do both.
  • Cate has returned, taking more questions.Cate Alexander holds a raucous Q&A in Kirel with Dr. Kodama and other explorers.
    • Kirel is the first in a series of steps towards a guild system, but Cate would rather not elaborate in order to avoid "raising or lowering hopes too much".
    • The advertising debate has made no progress "as of this moment".
  • Citing too much talking (arguing and asking questions) on the explorers' part, Cate leaves again.
  • Nick White tells explorers that Douglas Sharper plans on killing more bahro.
    • Sharper says he needs to help the 'good' bahro fight.
    • Nick refers to him as acting 'abnormal'.

August 1

  • bahro continue to appear throughout the Cavern.
    • Explorers report that the bahro respond to gestures, like bows, but link out or run when approached.
  • The D'ni Network holds a meeting, stating that they will continue to do work.
    • They will refrain from supporting the newly announced Guild of Messengers until the DRC can prove they will provide support to existing organizations.
  • Douglas Sharper tells explorers in the Watcher's Sanctuary that he's going to return to Noloben.
    • He says the bahro appearing in the Cavern are the 'good' bahro.
    • He calls the conflict a 'war'.
    • He says he's going to Noloben to fight for the good bahro, as he 'owes them.'
  • Douglas Sharper meets with members of The Great Tree.
    • He has no interest in overturning the DRC like in the old days. The Great Tree agrees with him.
    • He says the bahro aren't just the peaceful creatures are explorers are seeing, but that there are good bahro.
    • He says there are no distinctive markings or actions that signify the "bad bahro", but he can tell.
    • The good bahro are watching explorers.
    • He doesn't know why the good bahro brought the corpse of the bahro he killed to him.
    • He says the "bad bahro" will kill us all if they win, and that the division is something deep, but he doesn't understand what it is.
  • Marie Sutherland answers questions in Kirel.
    • Kirel is the neighborhood the DRC used to use.
    • She is not 'thrilled' with Cate Alexander having two votes.
    • The DRC is trying to talk Douglas Sharper out of going to Noloben.
    • They have no concrete plans on releasing source documents to explorers.
    • When asked about Phil Henderson, Marie says they have no reason to believe he is not dead. But with the bahro activity, she is not so certain.
    • The DRC has been unable to communicate with the bahro.
  • The firemarbles Relto page appears in Er'cana.

August 2

  • Cate Alexander places the book for Jalak in the library.
  • The DRC website is updated to include the colors of the various Guilds. [1]
  • Douglas Sharper appears in the Watcher's Pub.
    • He stated that he is not returning to Noloben.
    • He also said that the 'war' is coming and he suggests explorers be ready.
  • Cate Alexander visits Kirel, looking for reteltee.
    • She has "big news" to tell him. She declined to share the news until she tells him first.
    • She suggests Guild questions and suggestions be directed to reteltee.
    • J.D. Barnes brings Tricia Isaacson to Kirel and asks Cate if she's aware of the translations Tricia claims to have.
    • Tricia Isaacson introduces herself as Tricia Lawson (now married) to Cate.
    • Cate says she's seen a picture of Tricia Lawson and calls Tricia Isaacson an imposter.

August 3

  • The DRC announce they have chosen reteltee to be their official "Guild Adviser".
  • Phil Henderson appears in the cavern and talks with explorers and Douglas Sharper.
    • He initially links in with two bahro and claims he had been taken to Noloben and other places by the bahro.
    • He seemes surprised by the presence of bahro in the cavern and comments on how few there were.
    • He indicates that he'd been somewhere with large numbers of bahro who had the ability to darken the sky at times and were involved in some sort of conflict.
    • He comments that the bahro were free now and are choosing their own path.
    • Phil claims the bahro watch and even guard explorers.
    • Phil mentions Yeesha failed to free the bahro but that 'you and another' succeeded and mentions Yeesha has been spending much time in Releeshahn and may appear when needed.
    • Douglas Sharper arrives and apologizes to Phil for what happened, Phil said it wasn't his fault.
    • Phil claims the bahro fighting that's been observed was only the periphery of the war.
    • Sharper tells Phil he believed he may have made a mistake in shooting the bahro that stepped in front of him but Phil claims that the bahro had "saved us all" from Sharper making a mistake and gave a life to do it.
    • Sharper asks if he knew what the bahro had done to Wheely, and Phil states that she had gone somewhere she should not have been and was attacked by the "bahro that had chosen evil".
    • Sharper also acknowledges that the bahro have saved him on several occasions.
    • Sharper states he's not going back (possibly implying Noloben) and that he believes the war is coming here.
    • Phil states that the bahro have been preventing the war from coming here but they can only guard and not prevent it forever.
    • Sharper decides to "side" with Phil against the "evil" bahro and Phil approved of him making a stand.
    • Phil says explorers can show support for the good bahro by "supporting her."
    • A bahro links in next to Phil for a few moments. Many explorers bow to the bahro. It links out when an explorer approaches it.
    • Phil links out a minute later after an enigmatic sentence "I will return soon but he will return later. ...with more answers."
  • Reteltee appears in the Watcher's Pub and announces that Guild pubs are on their way soon.

Content

References

  1. Transcript of Victor Laxman's appearance in the city at MO:UL Forums
  2. Transcript of Nick White's appearance in The Great Tree Bevin at MO:UL Forums
  3. Summary from GameTap
  4. Transcript of Douglas Sharper, Nick White and three bahro in the Watcher's Sanctuary at the MO:UL Forums