Hello there. This is something I just wrote up. I figured I’d share it and see what people think.
The Inquest, for all of its cruelty, complete disregard for collateral damage and unrestricted research, have managed to shoal up some fascinating information on Draconic energies and the nature of Dragon corruption within the Crucible of Eternity. I am not suggesting that we follow in their footsteps, but the data that was produced by their findings should be kept. I would like to expand further on their research, albeit in a much safer, controlled way, and with willing test subjects. If we were to master Dragon corruption, think of the benefits it could grant us! From what I have observed, Dragon corruption functions in this manner.
Dragon corruption acts as a vector for Draconic energy, or it self-propagates its own energy source. Dragon energy further fuels dragon corruption, causing it to spread, and thus dragon corruption and dragon energy fuel one another in an infinite, ever-increasing cycle.
Another observation to be made is that the corruption lingers after a dragon’s death. Zhaitan is long dead, but his minions are still very active. If the only thing that is fuelling his minions is Draconic energy then the corruption itself must be a source of said energy.
The next questions we can ask are these: Why would we need to use Draconic energy? What are the benefits as opposed to the risks involved?
First and foremost are the obvious effects on normal biology. We have observed that Dragon minions become physically and magically enhanced, negating bodily needs such as the need to eat, to sleep and in the case of Zhaitan’s minions, the need to breathe. Second, I offer my observations on the materials that dragon corruption creates. These materials would be excellent for constructing various devices from, given proper research. I am sure you have observed the sheer resilient of dragon minions and the strange constructs that rise from their corruption. Third, we could also control the Dragon’s own minions if we discover how they are linked to the Dragon in question. Would it not be deliciously ironic to kill a dragon with its own subordinates?
I understand the risks involved in handling such energies and I will be taking all of the precautions I possibly can in order to conduct my research. In the event of a total containment failure, I will be enacting the Absolution Protocol, a failsafe of my own design. This would ensure the complete annihilation of the research station in question, and the transfer of the research data into a remote outpost several kilometres away from the station. I will also allow for supervisors from each college to watch over our proceedings and give them the power to shut down research if it becomes too dangerous.
I understand that not even Kudu could not escape dragon corruption, falling victim to it some time before the attack on the Crucible of Eternity. Before we conduct our research, we will be first finishing studies into effectively containing draconic energy and keeping it in an inert state. Once we have removed the dangers, only then shall we proceed. All I ask for is your approval. Other researchers are going to start studying these energies eventually. We are a curious people and no amount of discouragement will stop this. If we cannot stop it, the least we can do is control it. I expect an answer soon and I hope it will be favourable.
Regards,
Dnuggaz the Artificer