Ancient Compendium of Life

Type	Book
Discovered By	Aetius
Discovery Date	2013-06-30
Discovery Location	Gretchew, Dwilight
Abilities	Prestige +8
Current Owner	Aetius

A relic of the old gods and their servants, The Ancient Compendium of Life is a history of their greatest heroes and their deeds against darkness. Though old and covered in the blood of many who have held it, the letters leap off the page as though yelling to the reader.

One is marked by a large quill: In the 24th year of the reign of Anncunipo, Lord of the East, a great evil came to pass from the dark mountains. A shadow no light could penetrate covered the land driving the humble folk from their homes and devouring those who could not. No army or magic Anncunpio possessed could stop the darkness. Distraught, on the first day of his 25th year as Lord of the East Anncunipo journeyed west to save his people. None know his finale fate.

In this year of despair and abandonment when all seemed lost the darkness suddenly it began to recede. From the west rode forth a young man, a farm hand long thought deceased. On his body were carved arcane and demonic symbols and his eyes were open but did not see. In his right hand he carried the sword of Anncunpio, East Wind, and in his right the head of a large demon. Upon reaching the first group of priests he is said to have burst into an unholy green flame, leaving only the sword and head behind.

The last few pages remain blank, waiting for a worthy hero to add to their tales.