Master Engineer Foster J. Wainright, Guild Leader of the Brotherhood of Electricity, was attacked last night while inspecting electrical conduits in sub-level two, under the Temple of Flight in the Stone Mage district. He was found in grave condition by fellow guild members and rushed to a nearby infirmary, where he passed away during emergency surgery.
Before he expired, Master Engineer Wainright had managed to impart to his guildmates that he was conducting a routine inspection when he spotted several “creatures” that seemed to be sabotaging or modifying a major conduit. The engineer described them as humanoid, shrouded in black garments, except for grotesque masks made of copper or brass. “Gremlins” was the term Foster used to describe his assailants, before slipping out of consciousness.
Gremlins are believed to have existed centuries ago, but have been more of a legend, if not a passing joke among engineers, mainly the imaginary scapegoat for mechanical failures and accidents that befall Orlandia’s complex public works, or even aircraft. The Brotherhood of Electricity has vowed to search the sub-levels for those responsible for the death of their Guild Leader, and bring the culprits to justice. The OSDF has begun an investigation, and warns that engineers should not engage these creatures, but report any sightings to authorities immediately.
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