A large poster, posted prominantly on the outside of the Town Hall.

A sharp quill pen Sanctuarians,

Let not rumor and paranoia fill your minds with dread and fear. Do not listen to the hushed whispers of deceit and ambition find a place within you. Read now, and know for yourself the facts of the matter of Sheriff Azzam, and his fall.

Following speeches by Spellguard and watch officers, Sheriff Azzam, appearing slightly nervous and out of sorts approached the podium within the Town Hall. Spellguard Officer Barkely himself administered the test of the Sheriff, and once the results were taken from the detection device, it was announced that the Sheriff was indeed, a thrall.

The Sheriff went into a terrible rage, and began felling bystanders, including the Spellguard Officer Barkely himself. He fled the Town Hall and once outside, I heard him say with my own ears "The fat old man should have lied!" There is no doubt these were his words; I was engaged in battle on the steps of the town against him when he said it.

Thereafter, he fought his way to the Watch House, where he barricaded himself in his quarters. A group of citzens, watchmen, and Spellguard overpowered him. Once he had fallen, I witnessed as the implant was removed from the base of his skull. Even in death, the corruptive instrument sought to control his actions, and did so until it had been completely removed.

So do I swear as a Sciant Disciple of Savras, among whom a mistruth cannot be spoken, that this is fact.

Citizens of Sanctuary. That a great tragedy has befallen us cannot be argued. The strength of the Sheriff has seen the town through many trials. His strength though, was the strength of the town and the Watch. The strength of the Seekers and the Spellguard. The strength of all good men and women that have found themselves thrust together in this place, striving as one against the darkness without, as well as within.

Remember not that he fell and was lost. Remember instead that he rose from among us, and that he lived.

Tal Quin Makabi Sciant Disciple of Savras Ordinant of the Society of the Ordered Mind.