So... I remember reading one of the lore stories telling how new food recipes came about, and that death would be harder for the Gifted because another of the Eight Mages died (more DPs and longer time to get rid of them). And there was an explanation that the Gifted actually DO die but are reborn thanks to the magic of the Ritual binding the life forces of the Eight to them. Here it is: Ellien's Capture

So what's the new lore for the level 20 Death Points coming around? Did the surviving mages find out how to alter the Gift?