It was then I noticed Atross, the Red Phoenix, appear in the yard below the North Sentry. Over a dozen folks gathered around the magnificent creature, who was quite kind in sharing what information he could on the danger we collectively face. I jot these notes with the hope that all who would stand against Akron may use the knowledge for our defense:

� Akron, the red liche, has declared TUR Village to be on or near holy ground and claims it for himself. The villagers have been warned to leave or perish.
� Hoyt, the murderer who is dressed as an evil paladin, is the voice of Akron and the keeper of the hellhounds.
� Hoyt's power is great. According to Atross, Hoyt slew two phoenix easily and spells bounce off of him like water.
� Hoyt will offer peace, and to those who accept it, no attacks will come. But beware Hoyt. This peace is paid at a terrible price.
� Hoyt seeks a relic of the Old Ones for Akron -- the Dream Sickle, a powerful artifact that some say is a myth, and which is supposedly hidden from normal eyes. Atross believes it has been laid in this area for 100's of years.
� Atross states that the Dream Sickle opens the Way to what we call the Lost Lands -- what his people call the Old Lands.
� Some say the object is the essence of a wisp; others say it is a powerful communication crystal; it is a relic of a different land.
� This Dream Sickle may only call to those attuned to magic.
� The Dream Sickle by itself is a simple object with some powers, but combined with "the Knowledge" -- it is like a key. Atross says to imagine a door with light behind it. The Dream Sickle opens the door a crack to let a tiny sliver of light out. After the initial opening, it's easier and easier to open the door.
� If Akron has the Dream Sickle in his possession, he will grasp the full power of "the Way."
� Akron is thought to have the power of mind disease. He can insert a part of himself in you and control you.
� Atross and his Clan Red Feather feel responsible for our current state of danger. They feel they imparted too much knowledge to the human Gilberto -- who was captured and later escaped to appear in TUR Village before his ultimate collapse. For this reason, Atross has crossed the barrier between our lands to bring us warning and to help us as a guardian Phoenix. He senses when we are in danger, and has sacrificed ever returning to his world by crossing over to ours.
� Atross suggests that we notice where the bulk of forces attack in the coming weeks, and thinks -- perhaps -- the relic may be found nearby.
� The Red Phoenix further suggests we attempt to capture or kill Hoyt.