To Researchers and Aspiring Researchers

Greetings Everyone,

While in the past those titled scholars were often solely responsible for researching topics of any kind, with time and progress the various libraries and other outlets of information have opened up to anyone willing to dedicate themselves to learning how to properly research.

Many interested in research have already approached me asking how to explore a topic or the best way to spread that information around. Often those not known as a scholar before did not have the chance to express the knowledge they had.

So, I want to gather all researchers of varying expertise to come together for a small tea time this feast (maybe a small lunch if we bring something to share with everyone)

Depending on how many are interested, we have been granted permission to use the Count's Study so we may have an undisturbed conversation. If we have a lot of individuals, I will see who would be willing to host us if the weather is unpleasant.

Especially with the various topics coming up this feast, having a lot of strong minds working together will help.

We can collaborate together to make sure everyone's voices are heard and respected in our various fields of expertise and interests.

The first step, in my opinion, is listening and having a chance to get to know each other.

If you're interested, please leave a message here or send me a missive with your name and a time you'd like to aim to meet so I may make up a tally.

Be Well!

Dame Ilana Darkwood-Zero
Knight of Pendarvin
Headmistress of Darkwood Academy

Aiki, if it came across as 'only people who respond to this will be counted', that was not the intention. I just need a general idea of how many might actually be interested so I know how much I should try and get together for refreshments. I always add at least five to most numbers in my head when it comes to serving folks.

Everyone, please, invite anyone you'd like that's interested in researching all the trouble that likes to bother us during gatherings.


Chet - I am unavailable first thing Friday evening and I know around midnight there is another party that everyone has been invited to. If I have to make this Saturday evening for the sake of majority, I will.


Dame Ilana Darkwood



Oh, and if this doesn't happen this feast, at least I can keep shifting this paper to gather more names so people at least know there's others interested until we can have a proper meet.

I plan on attending if at all I can. I may not be free for all of Saturday evening if that's the best time for everyone, but I am as of yet uncertain.

Chet - First step means first meeting.

I am unsure if I would have time to meet multiple times just this feast with my usual duties, but I am perfectly fine with meeting other times if people are actually interested in it.


It looks like Saturday evening. Perhaps I can get permission to make an announcement about it during feast if I figure out a specific time that is best.


Friday evening, if you want to help and are unsure how, please check in at the Scholar's Table and I am sure someone will be willing to give some guidance (or, if there's no one there, you may look for me.)

Dame Ilana Darkwood