Book 81 -- The Eight Avengers, by Yerikan (last revised 02/22/05)

(Most of the below information was compiled from the diary of Kleth the Weapon Enchanter, a sorceror who died in 3406. The Antar High Priest of Anvarri deserves credit for the current news.)

Long ago a band of adventurers accumulated enough wealth to equip themselves each with a weapon of incredible magic. This group was known as the Eight Avengers, and they used their weapons with great success for many years. It was in the year 3322 that the Eight Avengers set out to vanquish the Swamp Lich. They were never seen again, and their weapons have long been assumed to rest in the muck of the swamp.

Until now, that is. The Colossal Blob that seems to have made the Dead Hills its home is reported to contain the weapon Juggernaut. The shield known as SpellBlock is said to be held by BoneBreaker. The other weapons are scattered about the land.

General's Longsword - Augments Combat Sense. Might be with Azcor, or perhaps in Shadowkeep.

FleshSeeker (great axe) - Can bypass armor. Believed in Blood Cairn, or under the Black Ship.

ManaLeech (quarterstaff) - Defeating foes can renew magic points. Location very sketchy. Is surrounded by decaying flesh.

Juggernaut (heavy warhammer) - Chance to daze foe with each hit. Inside the Colossal Blob.

SpellBlock (medium shield - Can block harmful magic. Thought to be in the possession of BoneBreaker.

Shortspear of Strategy - Augments Combat Sense. In or near the hex 087095.

Rapier of Avoidance - Boosts Dodge/Retreat abilities. In or near the hex 097090.

Flail of Fortitude - Adds to Damage Point Bonus. In or near the hex 111096.

Kleth also wrote of a special power these eight weapons had when together. Some destiny they were made for, the particulars of which only Anvarri knew.