My dear Kuntar,

In light of your recent post, I would like to formally state that the
children enrolled in the Loving Hearts Orphanage are not used solely for
their pineal glands. The bodies of mortal creatures are compiled of a
variety of parts, all with at least some Occult utility. Do you really
believe that the Occultists would be so uneconomical? We take great care
to make certain that not a finger of the little bastar-- I mean, the
little dears-- goes to waste. Despite our reputation, we are quite
compassionate killers and seek only to further our knowledge so that
Sapience may benefit.

Once the pineal glands have been removed and delivered to Dr. Kortoxian
(a man whose generosity knows no bounds), the corpses of the children
are separated by gender and re-animated through an intricate melding of
science and necromancy. The young male zombies are delivered into the
hidden basement of the reputed scholar Epicurus. For several decades
now, Epicurus has been paying us well to maintain his necro-pederastic
harem and escort service. The money has been used to fund several of our
ongoing projects, including but not limited to our underground alliance
with the Holy Church of Achaea.

This brings me to the fate of the little girls who have served us so
well. The Holy Church has, for reasons they are reluctant to divulge,
decided that an army of the damned is necessary to further wage their
war on the forces of Evil. Several years ago, the Archprelate came to me
in confidence and inquired as to the willingness of the Occultists to
assist them in their quest...for a considerable sum. Today, the Church
boasts over 100,000 undead troops, all shambling beneath the Basilica as
they await battle. With their lollipops and pigtails, they are a fearful
sight indeed-- truly indomitable. Mhaldor, I wish you the best of luck.
Rumors that the Church later tried to mate their army with the zombies
of Maim de Vermiis are unable to be proven, however when I recently
visited Maim for cocktails, she took pleasure in showing off her new
diamond-encrusted cigarette holder.

As for the Orphans for Occult Ordinance, the House remains undistressed.
A scamp named Ricky, who formerly resided around the avenues near the
Market Street, agreed to act as our informant under the condition that
we spare his life. Unfortunately, he died of 'natural causes' a short
time later, but before he passed on, he was able to give us a bit of
information.

It would seem that after her utter failure as leader of the Rogue
Summoners, Moraine Rousseau contacted young Xirthronton in hopes that
the children in the orphanage would be sympathetic to her cause.
Possessing similar attitudes and intellectual capacities, Xirthronton
and Moraine worked together like clockwork for a few months, until a
young girl that Xirthronton had previously played house with warned
Moraine about his cooties, an apparently debilitating condition which
the boy had tried his best to hide. Moraine retreated to her Annwyn
hideout muttering something about boys being icky, and their alliance
was dissolved. Xirthronton was understandably heartbroken.

Though he tried to press on with the campaign against the Occultists,
Xirthronton's conviction was lost and he committed suicide just days
after his interview with Kuntar's reporters. Xirthronton and Ricky are
currently acting as two-for-one rent boys in the service of Epicurus,
making regular trips to Shallam where Handel enjoys their company.

That's about all there is to reveal. Thank you, Kuntar, for allowing me
the opportunity to debunk the vicious rumors which have plagued my
honourable organization for so long. Please feel free to re-print my
article in your tabloid. It has always been a dream of mine to become a
published authoress.


Regards,


Amunet Stryganis
Demiurge of the Occultists

Penned by my hand on the 7th of Ero, in the year 425 AF.