From the Book of Panda, Sodom and Riata chapter:
And so the Riata-ites of the Koala tribe did wander onto the holy obstacle, there to encamp and begin to practice their heathen rituals, heedless of the divine combat taking place around them.
At first, the Jesii looked upon them as one would lost children, and said, "Poor souls, they know not what they do." But, when the holy gospels were explained to them not once, not twice, but thrice, it became clear that the Koalas haughtily rejected the practices of the Holy Orb, and sought by their presence to defile the Northern Obstacle and the Great Game itself.
Lo, then did the Riata-ites of the Koala tribe learn it is not wise to anger the Jesii of Argosy, for they sent their messenger, the Sheriff, to smite the Koalas. And after the smiting, he told unto them the curse they and their children, and their childrens' children will suffer under:
"The Holy Orb will blot out the sun, and descend upon your tribe in fiery glory. Thou wilt see five letters built of fire, and the Holy Orb will crash amongst you, crushing bodies and searing flesh. Behold, this is the wrath of the Argosy. As punishment for your arrogance and pride in ignoring the ways of the Great Game, thou shalt henceforth bear the Mark of Misty, as shall all members of the Koala tribe who dare to stray into the lands of the Northern Obstacle and so by seek to disrupt the Great Game. Disrupt it thou shalt not, lest thee feel the pain of the Holy Orb!"
_________________ Chief
Death from above! Fire down below!
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