E-Rantel Magic Research Institute

E-Rantel Magic Research Institute is a newly founded organization based in E-Rantel in Mass for the Dead.

Background
The organization was founded by the protagonist shortly before he became the new territorial guardian of E-Rantel. To promote research into the cause of the incidents relating to the Cracks, the protagonist put forth an initiative to form a new laboratory that would study and investigate such issues. To head the new research group, the protagonist sought the aid of Nfirea Bareare to become its director. The young pharmacist initially declined the invitation as he wanted to focus on his own research. Though he was enticed to accept after the protagonist assured him that he would be able to claim his revenge on the Chaos Beasts that murdered his love. In addition to add further incentive the boy was given a Minor Healing Potion which he identified as the legendary "God's Blood". Sophie Noia was another member that joined the institute to further her interest and obsession of slimes. And lastly Fluder Paradyne who the protagonist had recruited, and showed the old wizard the contents of Ashurbanipal which solidified his cooperation.

The institute was located in the remains of what was Zurrernorn's base in the E-Rantel's Cemetery. In the unlikely event of an accident the cemetery was chosen as their base as the crypt contained passages for the researchers to bring in dangerous creatures without threatening the city proper. The crypt was refurbished and developed as a three layer structure extending deep underground to three floor. Each of the floors contained subjects of study on a specific nature. The first floor was reserved for research on magic items, such as chemicals that eliminated miasma contamination. The second floor dealt in research on Chaos Beasts and Contaminated Beasts. The floor also contained a few live specimens for examination. The last floor contained an imprisoned Gazef Stronoff who is chained in a cell and used as a specimen to study the effects of the contamination of the Crack in hopes that a cure can be developed.

Mass for the Dead Arc
After the protagonist was officially designated as the new guardian of E-Rantel, he took both Surako and Soi to meet the new research laboratory that was hidden in the E-Rantel's Cemetery. There the trio were presented with the latest breakthroughs that the team had so far managed to discover such a new healing potion, domesticated slimes, and Chaos Beasts specimens. Fluder Paradyne who was now a member of the group also showed them his progress in studying the contaminated Gazef Stronoff. To collect more data the three adventurers were allowed to battle the mad Warrior Captain so Fluder could determine the progress of his contamination and the effect on his body.

Strength
The group was funded indirectly by Nazarick, providing useful supplies and valuable potions and magic items. So far it's members were composed of powerful and genius magic casters.

Known Members

 * Nfirea Bareare (Director)
 * Sophie Noia
 * Fluder Paradyne

Trivia

 * Due to the researchers' base being in a cemetery, there is still large amounts of negative energy which causes undead to spontaneous appear within the institute specifically the second level. While this might be seen as an inconvenience, Nfirea believes that allowing the undead to appear has merits as he can pit the undead against Chaos Beasts and Contaminated Beasts which allows him to study how Chaos Beasts are injured before turning into Chaos Stones.