November 23, 2006
Order of Whispers Scouts Hidden Region
As I mentioned in last
week's missive, the Order of Whispers has been investigating a rumor concerning
a portion of the Realm of Torment previously unknown to Elonians. Through
diligent interrogation of the only known soul to escape the forsaken region,
members of the Order of Whispers have located an entrance to the region, and
have begun sending in scouts to assess the risks associated with allowing
Elonians to enter this land of unimaginable pain and suffering.
The Order is currently
refusing admittance to any who are not long-standing and respected members of
their organization. They are declining to share even the location of the
entrance with any—including myself—who do not serve their brotherhood until
such time they deem the information safe for public consumption. While the
Order is remaining rather tight-lipped about this investigation, I was able to
persuade a guard to share some information. This fellow—who, for the record,
was conspicuously talkative for a member of an organization that values secrecy
so highly—shared the fact that many of their scouts have encountered Forgotten
in this realm. Apparently, the Forgotten are as concerned and curious about
this new area as the Order of Whispers and many Elonians.
As for the gems my
intoxicated friend mentioned in last week's interview, the Order's scouts
report they have seen four different types in this new area. Please do not
mistake these gems for the sapphires, rubies, and diamonds used in armor
crafting. These are entirely different. And, while their use and purpose is not
clear, many amongst the Order suspect them to be some sort of magical
artifacts, perhaps used for a ritual or spell. Those in charge of the
investigation hope the questions surrounding these gems—as well as the numerous
other questions arising about this new area—will be answered upon further
investigation. I will continue to share any information as I come across it,
and may the Five Gods protect us from whatever evils may be waiting inside this
ominous locale.