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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Neurotic" data-source="post: 7862074" data-attributes="member: 24380">Akos enters his ex-cathedra mode and teaches."So, the creature might but probably isn't one of the Children of the Night. There are signs that fit, but are easily replicated and it is hard to pinpoint any particular event to such an entity. If it is one, attacking or worse, killing it, might provoke The Lady of the Night. So that leaves discovery and negotiation. I would definitely advise against any rush actions in this case. Worse, Shardgrim isn't one of the known children. We don't even know who its progenitor is. There are several options, with third being preferable even if that means it could be connected to The Winter Court or at least influenced by it.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geras" target="_blank">Geras</a> (Old Age), <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eris_(mythology)" target="_blank">Eris</a> (Strife), or one of the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hesperides" target="_blank">Hesperides</a>. If the creature that Kaleb encountered was the Shardgrim, he is very lucky to be alive. If the creature's legacy is Geras, it is very old and likely very powerful. It would explain the feeling of age of Sylemis.If it's legacy is Eris, it could explain why Bluffside is undergoing tons of strife.And if the creature's legacy is one of the Daughters of the Evening, it is likely more benign, but still steeped in shadow.If we assume we're not important enough to house such an entity, we could entertain the notion that my humble teachings attracted attention of the Winter Court and that some dark fey hides among us. It could easily be mistaken for shadow creatures. That would explain the problems centered on the Garden too.In the hypotetical situtation that I'm not important enough to be targeted or at least observed by some such, there are always base explanations of various underground monster wondering in from surrounding area. We can explore that option in the morning once I prepare the spells to better suit this detective work.If you, lady, know someone who can cast legend lore, we know of the battle area that would definitely fit for such a divination and that would rule out the involvement of at least one part of the aforementionted creatures.Since the simplest explanations are usually true, lets hope it is just a common monster. I will prepare Augury in the morning."He finishes with slight bow toward the lady and awaits questions - there are always some even if he takes pains to explain everything. He could do with some accolades, but that would be too much to expect since his knowledge is what brought him here. It is expected. It is his job (he shudders internally).</blockquote>

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