10.27.08

On Fustication

It’s no secret that the two most distinguished members of our academy hate imps.

“contrary to popular folklore, the imp is a terrible creature. It’s not the little winged mischief maker in fairy tales. They are pure evil, and drawn to it. They feed off of the malice of all beings, and are attracted to the wickedness of man like moths to a flame.” Remarked MR. Pew.

“Vile creatures.” Mr. Able added. “Imagine a giant bat with the body of an old fat man and the head of a pit-bull, but hairless, and intelligent. I hate the damned creatures.”

To this end, Mssrs. Able and Pew have been working diligently in their workshop to bring to the academy what Mr. Pew calls ‘The imp excruciator.’ Mr. Able however, much to the continued chagrin of his colleage, refers to the weapon simply as ‘the fusticator.’

“I don’t see why we have to be all florid about it, Pew.” He was heard to say. “it’s a fustication device. That’s what it DOES. It fusticates.”

The Academy will of course notify it’s members when this weapon is revealed, rumored to be completed in a matter of weeks, ‘or days,’ said Pew, ‘if the stars are right.’

10.26.08

Imp Fusticator

The fusticator was fabricated by Mr. Able after a particularly nasty run in with a swarm of arctic imps near the pole. It’s sole purpose is to kill the vile creatures swiftly using a  beam of coherent light.  Other uses could probably be found for it such as burning holes through solid iron and making pointed comments about someone’s poor attitude.