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Perpetual Pariah - by Elobo

Explorers in the Agrilla Pass are often beset by a strange creature of palpable self-loathing. The oral tradition of Agrillan survivor descendants mentions a creature composed of the negative energies the civil war and slaughter left deep-rooted in the land. A creature of anger was born as spirits who could not find a host, and were bound eternal to that cursed place, coalesced at one point. At first it was furious that it could not leave the Pass to fulfill its desires. Then, the contrasting points of sorrow of the many that made the whole caused self-doubt withi the creature. The more it tried to leave, the more impotent it felt. It felt more and more helpless, more and more anguish. Years of isolation made it a wreck of pure emotion. An empath feeding of the negativity of others, welcoming all pain they bring. It is irreproachably twisted into feeling pathetic and it is cursed to remain that way forever. Even though it accepts defeat, the pull of the land is too strong – it comes back. But the words is speaks… are these its own or is it reflecting your innermost sorrow and fear? Is it merely giving your most crushing emotions form?

Author	Title	Description	Date
Elobo	Death Throes in the Depths	An interesting scroll depicts creatures we long thought extinct or mere myth. In the depths there are two mortal enemies in the Carbon Dogs and Chomposaurs. Though they are bitter foes, the dogs tend to avoid conflict. But the cruel Chomopsaurs will massacre young dogs whenever possible. The alpha of the pack assumes the strange power of the Diamond Dog in its rage and sorrow, and a mortal battle begins. A rolling maelstrom of tooth and claw... fire and earth. Titans locked in mortal combat. The diamond teeth sink into the great serpents neck as stamina gives way and its body slowly and painfully turns to mineral. It thrashes for all its worth in a final attempt to make sure the fight would have no survivors.	5/18/09
Elobo	Mastermind	Ah, the elusive Master Criminal Worm. They are their own best getaway car. Having amassed a vast wealth and many battle scars, they are careful not to allow any of their money to be exposed. They have enough oomph in the criminal empire to quickly rise to the top, and always have aspiring hangers-on. Quick to preserve their empire, their efficiency is always lethal when it needs to be. But at least they're good to their mommies.	4/19/09
Elobo	Terracotta Nightmare	A treasure gleaming amongst the overwhelming drab greys of the terracotta dig. Gilded armor, an ornate warrior. A deadly grimace adorned its faceplate. It seemed possessed of life despite remaining motionless. A flash of vibrance in an army of still death. But it was not of this dig. Its inner workings were beyond the scope of ancient man. It took its time dissecting the excitable excavators. It had field research to conduct as well, after all.	11/8/09
Elobo	Our Mother's Scab	A robot's systems fail in the desert, on a long forgotten highway. It lays there, a shell - unaware. The artificial world all around it begins to give away. The earth is swallowing the trappings of mankind. Sand and wind scar the land. The first weeds begin to invade this brave new world that Our Mother is carving out for all of her Children.	6/10/09
Elobo	Indomitable Inferno	A pack of Carbon dogs can drop a mighty Chomposaur, an alpha pack leader can do the deed - and then some - on its own. But unlike its giant rival, it lacks the cruelty and need for senseless killing. Impossible to dominate or domesticate, but very open to friendship, the Carbon Dog is an intelligent creature with a deep respect for loyalty. With a body and breath that burns as bright and hot as fire that springs forth from its home it is an extremely dangerous enemy. It never backs down once it decides something is worth protecting. And if you can even get close to it, combat won't be any easier.	4/18/09