There is a Rot at the heart of Avistan, so Severe that few men dare to Speak of it, lest they provoke the Wrath of the Corrupt Men who have sought to Conceal it. But that all men know the Danger that Imperils them, I have Arranged for the publication of this Pamphlet, at much risk to my Person.
The Truth is this: last year, Blessed Iomedae, Who Strikes Down All Evil With Her Holy Sword, Patron of Cheliax, granted powers to no new Priest or Holy Warrior in all Lastwall. There are many False Rumors about this, and about its Source, but the Truth is far simpler. For Blessed Iomedae cannot abide by any Evil in the Hearts of Men, and a great Corruption has Infected the heart of Lastwall.
I know not the nature of this corruption. Perhaps the men of Lastwall have turned to diabolism or demon-summoning; perhaps they have burned Innocents for speaking in favor of the Anarchic Goddess Desna; perhaps they have taken Bribes and spent them on Gambling and Debauchery. Whatever the reason, they have proven themselves Unworthy of Iomedae's favor, and she has Cast them out of Her Sight.