[Tattles]

The mines were filled with screams.

As if to announce its continued and growing presence, the nightmare that dwells within the depths of the spiraling caverns beneath Theria found itself pit against half a dozen souls that dared venture into its domain.

Fight after fight, the shadow defeated the magi that approached until a notable opponent landed a decisive blow across its mask, cracking the porcelain there.

Though the spirit was forced into retreat, it was not completely put down, marking down the days until its next encounter...

Waiting for when it would feast again.