Road to the Fishermen’s Lodge

[Hypatia]

Rumors circulate of a small hillfort promising refuge to travelers on the far side of the river Luna. Though fortified with a freshly cut pallasade, the camp doesn’t seem to be stockpiling for military action, just a refuge against olde noapte. A sign near the road names this place “Fort Templar.”

[Famous Seamus]

As the moon reaches its zenith, the sound of felled timbers echoes over the roadways and the lake, accompanied by the smells of ozone and burning wood. A few tendrils of black smoke creep up the ebon sky. By dawn's arrival, all that remains of the hillfort are a few scattered objects and a crumbling wall. The sign is missing, its stand is smashed to pieces, and the occupants of the fortification are nowhere to be seen.

[Tales from the Mist]

Wet smacking and churning of bone echo through the night. A scene of carnage left behind for a few who braved the night. What madness has awoken in the forests? What hunger devours the wildlife there? Whatever feast took place attracted the ghoulish creatures to welcome those brave souls for dinner...

[Tales from the Mist]

A fire glowed like a beacon near the side of the road. There a figure sat shivering and mumbling. Surrounded by animal bones chewed and crushed...

[Kirias]

A group of Templars searched the area and found evidence of something foul. Animal parts, drained of blood, and skulls with brains half-eaten were scattered about.  The search for the source of these grotesque sights continue...