"I picked up two wanderers this morning near the short cliffs of the Great Northern Desert. They wore tattered clothing and appeared to be very malnourished. These two tell of an escape from a hellish mine where people from all races are worked to death. Their terrible stories have shaken me. I will no longer fish these waters. To be that close to such an evil place is not worth the risk." - Daily log from Uvbeem the fisherman "Palandra: a club-like weapon that has hooked double axe heads at the top. Protruding from the top of the shaft is also a double bladed spear tip. the weapon is typically made of high strength steel with an Oobmab handle. The length is 4 to 5 feet, and each will have slight variations due to customization. The weapon is renowned for shattering swords, but due to its weight and difficulty to wield only the Wilders (fierce northern race) use them." - Weaponry of Tuarn, Section - P, first entry "Oh Kyo, where did thou go! In searching for hope in vain, thou did only find pain! But quit you did no, until victory you did sow! Now fight! Fight! Fight, until the suns burn low!" - Teft Helenas, line from the Ballad of Sorrowful Victory