Letter 5

A new envelope arrives, unnaturally precise lettering addressing it to Rowan, and the letter inside similarly unnaturally consistent and neat. Several sections were ineffectively drawn over in an attempt to cross them out. Alongside it is a small box with a small piece of metal that appears to be spinning continuously on a small point with jagged edges

Rowan,

I have included one of the results of my experiments with attempting to induce polarized aether to flow through electrope. I do not recommend attempting to replicate such experiments in the same room as the materials. I will likely not be able to replicate the experiments exactly the same since I'm no longer allowed in those labs. Attempting to induce flow of aether with any aspect besides lightning was less explosive energetic, but (though interesting) similarly ineffective in producing immediately useful results.

I've also made some new friends additional contacts that are criminals similarly regarded by the major halls of study and have been introduced to to some interesting uses of their tech, including (as you may have noticed) "printing". You might find it almost as useful as I have!

Whisperwood, unofficial quasi-Alexandrian Branch, Aly Olkund