Cambridge Stellar Research, Surveillance Mission #3, Goddess Geode, Baffin

[Malaclypse 666]

"Well, Roy, I have no problem with an excavation.. just keep it neat and focused. However, I can assure you that there's no mystery involved with the 'missing' crystal. In fact, you'll eventually find two more large crystals 'missing' as well.

"Years ago, the three large crystals were taken to Gran Canaria by my partner, Reggie Waverly. They became the focal point of a Memorial Plaza, honoring the memory of three very special women who perished there.

"The story of their demise is quite long and complex, but a records search for the "Uli Rouge" Plantation, or for "Ambassador Fiona H. deLuna" should provide you with more details."

Mal was somber for a few moments. lost in memories of Dr. Artifice, the Ska Ralla, the deLuna women, and his old friend Shamus. He finally regained his composure.

"The interesting part from a scientific point of view is that the crystals lost none of their energetic properties after the move. In fact, they served to create a completely new 'vortex' at the deLuna Memorial's site.

"Now, this theory that the Scrubbies tend to congregate at and follow energetic lines is not really surprising. Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Terran biologists postulate similar behaviors in certain birds and insects? That is, an ability to sense changes in magnetic and electric fields?"

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