From The Sands

A mix of Supervised Research and Reviewed Research.
A council/bureau would be formed and it would fulfill the position of supervising experimentation with the same rules of Supervised Research. Research must be submitted in a proposal form (can be brief) and may be approved by a minimum of 2 council members/substitutes or more, and must be ceased if half the council/their substitutes have voted for a cease, or if Her Majesty orders a cease.
This format would allow a more guild and community oriented research approach, while still having the same failsafes and speed as Supervised.

>check on what the Prince's thoughts on Tower Beast research are

Queen Sajar made her own proposal, made from combining aspects of Supervised Research and Reviewed Research. A council shall be formed, and Her Majesty retains all rights to veto any project she deems either too dangerous, too cruel or too wasteful.

The Queen’s Research Council was established. While a few scientists complained, most of them were satisfied and wasted no time in starting new experiments. Workers were sent to building sites, ready to construct new laboratories. Soldiers were re-assigned for security detail.

Prince Jevinder himself was actually excited about the prospect of seeing new kinds of Tower Beasts. The Shadowless Tower was a world full of wonder, but the thought that even outside of it new kinds of Tower Beasts can bloom fascinated him. When he heard of Muddyciphers from his sister, he couldn’t help but think about what his pet Rudycipher could have turned into, if it was born in different circumstances.

Tower Beasts remained the most popular export for Ngugi-Mahru, and adding variety would only help their nation in the long run.

Meanwhile, within the Shadowless Tower itself, the Advancers continued to contact the Maknus, the aliens from another world, connected to them through the Tower.

The Maknus wanted to enter our world, and they prepared special suits that would allow them to survive even with our different physical laws. They correctly believed that if they took materials from inside the Tower and used them to build clothes, the insides would have the same properties as the Tower itself, allowing them to breathe and move comfortably.

Their invention raised even more questions about the Tower’s origins and nature. How does it create new physical laws within itself? How does it seemingly ‘know’ how to provide a comfortable environment for all life, in places that are not too specialized for certain Tower Beasts? How does it keep generating new materials and new creatures? How does it stay maintained? Where do the Guides within it rest? A long time ago, it was said by a Guide that the Tower’s creation was an accident. What were its creator’s true intentions?

The Maknus explorer, known to us as Evanir, walked through the border, and survived. There was much jubilation. Contact.

As if summoned, a Guide appeared at the border between our worlds. It appeared in the form of a perfect sphere. It spoke, with a voice softer than silk:

“Visitor. Congratulations on crossing the bridge. The Jasar Dun’aya was never built for this, but it serves its new purpose well.”

An Advancer took the initiative, and asked: “Why was this place created? What purpose was it meant to serve?”

The Guide responded: “An Empire’s Womb.”

It then faded away and fell silent. What did the Guide mean by that? That question would give rise to countless debates and arguments amongst the common folk, the scientists and philosophers.

Some believed that the Guide meant that the Tower was supposed to be a common pathway for some old, powerful empire that spanned worlds. Others thought it might mean that the Tower Beasts were originally supposed to be weapons for an empire, tools to bring other worlds into subjugation. Yet others also believed that perhaps the Tower was initially the birthplace of a new empire, but it fell to ruin due to some disaster. A few even believed that the Shadowless Tower was some kind of vehicle, meant to carry the heir of a long-forgotten reign.

Whatever the Guide meant, the Maknus explorer made the best use of her time. She recorded her findings outside the Tower, and would bring back tales of wonder back to her people. Scholars noted that it was strange and in a way, sad, that it was much easier for the Ngugi-Mahru to make peace with people from a totally different world, yet they still had tensions with people sharing the same planet.

When it came time for Evinar to return home, she brought back a special souvenir from the Ngugi royal family themselves. This gift would influence the Maknus’ perception of our world, and their relationship with the Ngugi people. What was it?

- Oberto’s Odyssey
(Increased Tourism from Maknus World, may lead to formal alliance)

A historical book about the trials of the Ngugi people as they escaped the slavers of the Old Country, with particular focus on Oberto, an orphan. Full of true accounts of awful crimes, but carries a message of hope as it ends with the founding of Ngugi-Mahru. Would inspire any reader to visit a grand nation born from extreme hardship and determination.

- Tower Beast Treatise
(Many new varieties of Tower Beasts from Maknus)

A record of all known Tower Beasts, magically updated with powerful runes that add ink and paper to it as time passes and new discoveries are made. The Maknus did keep records, but none are as detailed as this treatise.

- Portable Counter Gear
(New technology from Maknus, Improved relations with Madagar)

Made in collaboration with Madagar’s scientists from Boigonbear University, the portable counter gear was capable of doing advanced mathematics in seconds. This little machine impressed Maknus scientists and compelled them to share more of their knowledge. Though their world used different physical laws, their ideas led to new inventions in our world too, particularly when it came to re-using materials from the Shadowless Tower.

- Yeshiko Accounts
(More knowledge of demons in Maknus)

A very thick tome filled with eyewitness accounts from the people of Yeshiko, civilian and military. The disastrous war between Ngugi-Mahru and Yeshiko led to a surge in research on demons and how to fight them. The world of the Maknus had them too, but they never thought other worlds were plagued by the same bizarre creatures.

- Enchanted Candle
(Maknus shares knowledge of their magic)

Pyromancy is an old art in Ngugi-Mahru, and they had mastery over fire like no one else. This Enchanted Candle would continue burning for a century, even if completely submerged underwater. It continued to burn even in the Maknus world, and inspired them to see if their magic would work in ours too.

>_

*NGUGI-MAHRU WORLD STATUS*

Global Reputation: High Standing, Steady Tourism, Steady Trade
Average Life Expectancy: 65 years
Wealth: Very Wealthy (ranked 2nd in world)
Military: Powerful, Respected
Science: Advanced, Respected
Allies: Madagar, Yeshiko, The Old Country (Malkin)
Wars: None
Miscellaneous Note: Ngugi-Mahru considered a power player on the world stage and well-respected, but many nations still wished the Shadowless Tower entry requirements were less restricted. Debates were still ongoing about the possibility of opening the tower to all, and declaring it an asset for the entire world.

*YENA’S STATUS *
Princess Yena’s Personal Money - 388 gold, 12 silver, 10 copper

Skill:
Cosmic Crafter - Can Craft Otherworldly Objects into items

Retinue:
Hessel - Bodyguard (Guardian Shield: Arrows and other solid projectiles cannot harm her)
Reyq - Scholar

Cosmic Artifacts:
Levitation Orb - Can levitate up to 4 inches. Worth 40 gold.
Reflector Talisman - Reflects ALL magic, even beneficial ones. Worth 1000 gold.

No Tamed Tower Beast

======

Shadowless Tower exploration progress: 19%

World Map: https://i.imgur.com/V6xZODN.jpg

TOWER BEAST TREATISE