"This," Dracula said, holding out the weapon to the man, "is the Soothsayer's Special." The air seemed to hold its breath as he passed the crystal ball shotgun to the man. "Made from rare metals, inscribed with the symbols of the ancient Soothsayers. The crystal ball birdshot, when fired, opens a portal to the abyss. It tears through flesh and bone, a perfect weapon for our purpose."