Worldember Pledge

"A new Worldember Event has begun. Have you heard the news? Surely you have, everyone has been talking about it for the past few days. It is even on the lips of the Deities and the Faceless Constants.
There is talk about an Expedition, let me tell you. A major one, concerning all World Cities, Districts, and Societies. Possibly even some of the Realms as well. For instance, I heard a group of Visitors from the Great Archive would join in as well. Which has made I few uncomfortable, I have heard...
There has not been anything like this in ... I think millennia? I did not even know of something like this was possible a few days ago. It will be interesting to be part of nonetheless.  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Tonarus Craust about the upcoming Worldember Event.

"Lily wanted to know some more about those that will join the Expedition, so I will do my best and make a list of most of the various groups that will participate.
By the way, have the Expedition received an official name yet? We should probably see if there will be one.  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Tonarus Craust.

"I also have taken it upon myself to try and learn a bit more about this Worlember Event that has everyone so worked up. Guess I need to have a talk with those Visitors about it. It supposedly is within this Realm known as the Grave. Which sounds really enjoyable and peaceful, don't you think...? Yes, I was being sarcastic.  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Tonarus Craust.

"Yeah I heard it too. Honestly, I have never really visited the other World Cities. As I understand it, not many Citizens do. Something odd I discovered, that, in general, people knows surprisingly little about what goes on in the other World Cities, excluding the most basic knowledge and rumor. Maybe that would be a place to take Lily and a few others and discover?  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Tonarus Craust.

"For that matter, would it be possible, you think, to visit any of the other Realms? I know you can read about them, Chimera, but visiting them would be a very special experience! Oh, hush you, you old Goblin ...
Anyway, what Realms would be safe to travel to, and easy to access? I guess the Oceans would be one possibility, though I have heard that is a dangerous endeavor in on itself.
Oh, and please remind me later to look up books about the Gates later. Why yes, I am asking you to.  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Chimera Valmundi.

"What is it, Chimera? You appear to be in a foul mood today? Yes, I am quite sure many at the Guild know of your other business, including me, how so? So, let's see if I understand correctly, you have had some problems gathering knowledge about certain individuals, and you wonder if I can help you? I am not in the same business as you so I really do not know how much help I can be for you. Maybe Tonarus or... Fine! Fine. I'll see what I can do. But no promises.
I am just saying, maybe you should ask Leno about it. Really? Not since yesterday? Well, maybe he is busy with the expedition talks? Or some other Dark Hatter business?
  That reminds me, could you perhaps make a meeting between me and one of the Absent Court if I do this for you? I have tried to ask Leno, but something else always comes up. I have wanted to ask a few of their members some questions regarding ... The Organ King and Little Lily, as well as a few others. Like that woman who sells roasted almonds outside most days. Please? Thanks.  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Chimera Valmundi.

"That is a good point, Tonarus. I did not really think of it. But I do not think the animals and monsters would be that different from the ones we have hear? Okey, I am not exactly an expert in the field so I guess you know best. But we better make sure Lily does not bring home any more pets, cause I swear, those she has now is enough, do you not agree?  

— Apteron Arratay, talking to Tonarus Craust.