Crimson Moon Report #63 - November 9, 2011
Summary: Several people are attacked by undead outside River's Rest, Ta'Vaalor and Wehnimer's Landing.
Excerpt from post by ETANNIDOMHNAILL on 11/10/11
The evening of November 9 brought attacks upon a few people in various places.
A man named Uckle was outside the Landing when he noticed a bloody mist following him as he moved. It tripped him just outside the gate, and he made his way to the park. He found a hiding place, but the other people there noticed the mist dissipating from the shadows where he hid.
Hraus was hunting near River's Rest when he heard scraping sounds. They were accompanied by an overpowering stench and the sound of undead creatures moaning as they crawled out of the ground. He was then attacked by undead men and women either missing eyes or with crimson eyes. They were noticed at one point to pause and face the crimson moon, but they continued to attack as more people arrived. A chill wind blew during the attacks, but it ceased as the attack died down.
Soon afterward, however, Kalyse was hunting arch wights on the Plains of Bone near Ta'Vaalor when the ground shook and she fell. Wolves and wolfshades appeared soon after, which she was able to handle easily. The creatures grew stronger, however, including rotting warriors and a shaman corpse, until she was wounded and forced to fall back. Other people arrived soon after, but the creatures soon vanished.
Ukon (though Nilandia doesn't know his name) likewise reported troubles on the coastal cliffs and a similar attack was observed near the mausoleum and the wrecked village. Others arrived to assist and the attacks dissipated soon after.
Observing the attacks we saw last night, it appears that they focus upon people who are alone or with a small enough group that they believe they can overwhelm. In addition, the attackers seem to be of similar strength to the people they focus upon, and they seem to be preceded by unusual sounds, scents, or sights that could give ample warning of impending trouble. The creatures seem not to follow their target, so leaving the area may prove a useful defense. Going out in larger groups may also help defend against trouble as well. The attacks also seem to have been accompanied by the wind blowing, which ceased with the fighting's end, so that may be used as an indicator when it is safe to venture out once more.
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