[It's clear in some of the linework that he's still getting used to writing in the script for the common tongue here - some lines are unsteady, splotches where his pen lingered a bit to long in a stroke, an inclination to add a flourish to the lettering where there should be none. Considering that there are two signatures for his name, one written to be read here and the other in what can easily be guessed as his native script, it's clear why the alphabet for the language here might give him some trouble. It's returned in an envelope to her office, the wax seal on it small and modest as if from a signet ring.]
Questionnaire Section A Of and Relating Specifically to the Rifter Population in the Gallows (Kirkwall, The Free Marches, 9:47)
Question 1A. Conceptually, how familiar are the Fade and the Veil to you? Are there similar phenomena (however minor the resemblance) in the place from which you came? Very familiar. Yes, there are.
Question 2A. If yes, is energy drawn and/or emitted from or through it? Do cognizant beings (spirits, full bodied manifestations similar to a Rifter, and so on) pass through it? Was trying to research that, didn't go well. Yes.
Question 3A. Does "magic" exist in your world? Yes.
Question 3A.(i). If "magic" exists in your world, is it somehow tied to or sustained by this other space? No. Well, it can. Question 3A.(ii). If "magic" exists in your world and there is no such alternative dimension as referenced in Question 1A., from where does it originate? It's not the sole source of magic, or even a main one. Most magic comes from nature, bloodlines, can be bestowed upon people who don't have it from someone who does (a person, powerful creature like a demon or dragon, or even a god), or one can simply be born lucky and have their own magic within them to use.
Question 4A. Given the opportunity to objectively estimate your own physical conformation and comeliness against the general populace of the world from which you came, where on a scale of one through ten might you be ranked (for the purposes of this survey, please consider the numerical score of five (5) as average for your home world)? Disregard. This question has been deemed inessential. [Despite the note, there is still a question mark written next to this.]
Questionnaire Section B Rift Anchors, with Respect to All Who Presently Possess Them
Question 5B. How long have you had your rift shard? Irrelevant; it is assumed you received it upon arrival through the Rift. However, you are welcome to detail any notes you may have on it here.
Question 7B. Do you have any other abilities, such as mage talent? If so, has the presence of the rift shard or your time in Thedas affected your ability whatsoever (please note whether this is a negative or a positive effect)? Unable to cast most spells I could normally cast. The ones I can still use feel different and/or weaker.
Question 8B. At what point would you take surgical measures to rid yourself of your anchor shard? Is this required? I would prefer not to resort to such a thing.
Question 8B.(i). Would you permit scientific observation of the process? If necessary, yes. Question 8B.(ii). Would you permit samples to be taken from the limb? If it's no longer on my body, I suppose you could do with it whatever you like.
(PLEASE NOTE that the authors of this survey do not advocate for preemptive amputation unless strictly recommended by a trusted medical professional.)
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