Withered Aegis Herald Report #2
War Update
Flash--The Withered Aegis Research Institute has just announced a major breakthrough in their decades-long efforts to formulate new spells to combat the Gifted. A new incantation, dubbed "Istarium Smokem," was tested this morning by Wraith Lord Spooky LaVelle. Alas, though the spell certainly had its intended effect of slaughtering all targets within a 50-meter radius, it was immediately discovered that the spell only adversely affects the undead, while healing all Gifted in the area to full health.
Mused Wraith Lord Spooky: "Well, it's a start . . . ."
The names of the 241 undead spectators on hand to witness the incantation's unveiling are being withheld pending notification of next of aegis.
Ecology News
The Aegis Environmental Protection Agency issued a press release today officially placing werewolves on the "Endagered Species List." According to reports, the Gifted have recently taken a great interest in hunting these beautiful creatures who roam Balit's Island, taking a huge toll on their population.
Asked to comment on the report, Balit denied any knowledge of the Gifted's sudden interest in slaughtering the werewolves on his island. "Hey, look!" said Balit, "Those werewolves carry around coin and formulae and techniques and hoardable items! What did they expect? A free pass? Oh, and I categorically deny any knowledge about any signet ring or salves having anything to do with it." When your dauntless reporter showed Balit a signet ring bearing his name, the old werewolf responded "Hey! Over there! Is that Elvis?"
Offbeat
The Avatar of Pain has been spotted! So says Mighty Ghost Vaporina of Aughundell Battlefield. "I was out walking my slug when there he was, bigger than Old Rachival, sauntering down the road to that dwarven mudpit called Aughundell. And he had a couple of marrows and agonized scouts in tow! I waved hello and I really think one of his arms waved back!"
Ms. Vaporina is secretary of the Eastern Chapter of the Avatar of Pain Fan Club, and Keeper of the Gnome Spleen Half-Eaten by our Beloved Avatar Shrine.
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Originally Posted by Tantalyr
