CROSSING, ZOLUREN -- A statement issued by notorious Thieves' Guild leader and suspected criminal Kalag the Black verifies the rumor that the Guild of Shadows has been illegally making use of the CENSORED, and apologizes to Mayor Scrimm and the people of the city for the misappropriation of their tax kronars.

"It is my sincerest hope," the flaxen-haired Elf claimed, "that the Crossing will permit restitution to be made. What I did was wrong, and I wish to make amends with the people and the government of this great and prosperous city."

"As a direct result of my violation," she continued, "I am examining several new areas of real estate in hope of purchasing one legally and establishing a base. Hopefully this will help assuage the hurt caused by my actions and ease the ill will commonly held against my guild's members."

"I am not a crook, but I am a squatter."

The guild leader's speech was cheered, and a particularly dashing Mayor Scrimm made so bold as to kiss the fragile beauty's hand. Kalag smiled winningly, waved to her many admirers, and vanished into the crowd.

Unfortunately, the event was not all roses and candy. Mayor Scrimm somehow managed to lose his personalized platinum orlog, and is offering a substantial reward for its safe return. Anyone with any information on its whereabouts is to report to the Town Hall immediately.