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Happy first Friday of the new year, science lovers! January is already looking to be a rather promising month for Evolving Item-related research, I tell you that much. We've been working ourselves incredibly hard to make sure that this report, our first one of the year, is absolutely spectacular! And I tell you what: all those interns and assistants didn't pass out from exhaustion for nothing! We've got some absolutely amazing evolutions to cover today. Tale of Clarion's adventure still continues, whereas the brand new Josie's Journey has just begun!

Tale of Clarion: The adventurers continue to wander through the frozen meadow, their gift of sight allowing them to easily bypass all the treacherous traps hidden in the mist. Still, the path they walk is a dangerous one -- even their enhanced vision isn't enough to protect them from all the obstacles they will encounter on their journey. But the Clarion has other gifts prepared for the heroes as well. As they carefully pick their way through the frigid glade, they spy a chest just slightly off the path. The Clarion gives a faint chime, and the pair know that it is safe. Inside the chest are enchanted garments, capable of repelling nearly any magic attack. They quickly don these new clothes before setting off once more, emboldened by the Clarion's second gift.

Josie's Journey: Ever since she was just a little girl, it was always Josie's fondest wish to travel all around the world. She may be a happily settled shopkeeper now, but when she was younger Josie loved nothing more than exploring wherever she could. She spent her teenage years roughing it in the wilds of her homeland, trekking across the country and having some pretty crazy adventures! And, of course, discovering all the incredible clothes that would later influence her beloved Global Imports and her signature fashion sense. Want to learn more about Josie's amazing journey? Then stay tuned!

Wasn't that a great way to start off 2014, my little scientific prodigies? A brand new EI! Life truly doesn't get any better -- unless there's chocolate involved. That's been scientifically proved. Well, that's all for today, but be sure to tune in next week for more report-y goodness! You can see all these lovely evolutions and more in La Victoire. And don't forget to vote in our Weekly EI Poll and let us know what you think! See you next week!