Excavation Field Report

Excavation Field Report is a Miscellaneous Codex entry in the Guidebook. It can be found in parts by collecting Hope Echoes at the Provisioner Site of Power in Abeyance Desert or Abeyance Forest Realms.
==In-Game Text==
THE POVISIONER SITE OF POWER
FROM: 
Foreman Matthew Roderick
Uncategorized Realm of Abeyance
SUBJECT: Excavation Field Report
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July 29th, 1884
Equipment arrived in excellent condition. No articles missing. As my first operation after replacing my predecessor, Foreman Clemm, I have taken diligent care to survey the area. Only a small fraction of the site was unearthed by the previous crew, and significant reinforcement is required to make the area traversable by our machinery.
A magickal barrier, consistent with those found at prior sites, has been partially exhumed, revealing tunnels beyond. Relying on the accounts of a Realmwalker at my prior post, I believe the barrier to be passable once more substantially cleared.
I am requesting the reassignment of former employee, Etta Bergman, at your earliest convenience. Excavation and reinforcement begins at sunrise.
August 1st, 1884
Digging has progressed as expected. The barrier can now be reached easily, and, after some exploration, it appears to fully enclose the site below ground. I do not recommend attempting to circumvent it at future sites.
Etta Bergman arrived this morning, and I must extend my thanks. The honorarium offered was clearly enough to settle her concerns regarding our operation, and, as I suspected, her unique disposition has proved invaluable to our efforts.
She was able to cross the threshold of the site's Gate without injury. Already, preparation has begun to lay the railway necessary for efficient extraction of all valuable assets.
I estimate one week until our first shipment.
August 6th, 1884
As planned, the minecart is able to pass the site's Gate without issue, and we have extracted a substantial amount of Fae-crafted items and Realmic minerals. Our first shipment will be en route tomorrow evening, as scheduled.
I would, as well, like to request additional funds for the further payment of Etta Bergman. She is vital to the success of this operation, yet has again expressed discomfort with her role. We have confirmed that the site remains vacant, yet, as with our last excursion, members of the crew, including Ms Bergman, are hindered by superstitious belief.
I would like to quell these rumours as quickly as possible to avoid any further delays.
August 10th, 1884
Disaster has struck. While delving into the sites final chamber, Etta Bergman ceased communication, and a scream was heard by all attending crew members. With no means to reach her, they waited, only to be met by a rumble and an onslaught of unfamiliar humanoid creatures.
My distance from the incident allowed mc to avoid the commotion. I have abandoned the area with all I could salvage from our next planned shipment. I recommend that all additional NTTC assets, including personnel, be considered lost.
At your earliest convenience, send an envoy with aid. I dare not attempt to evade the beasts with such cargo, and I will not abandon what was found.
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