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Chapter 4 - Chapter four: Shadows of the Past

Two days had passed since Mors' successful attempt at raising the squirrel from the dead. The forest surrounding Misthaven seemed to hold its breath, its secrets and mysteries lingering in the air like a hidden melody. Mors had spent those days honing his newfound abilities, delving deeper into the intricate dance between life and death that necromancy entailed.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the village of Misthaven, Mors stood at the edge of the forest, his heart heavy with a mix of determination and uncertainty. He had made a decision, a decision born from a desire to both understand his powers and to test the boundaries of the world around him.

With a focused mind and a wave of his hand, Mors channeled his energy into the forest, the very essence of necromancy responding to his command. Four boars had begun to shed theree flesh, covered by the veil created from the shadows, their eye sockets glinting with an otherworldly light. They were under his control, extensions of his power, and he had sent them to the village with a purpose.

Mors watched as the boars lumbered toward Misthaven, their steps purposeful and calculated. His intention had not been to cause harm, but to create a disturbance, to challenge the perceptions and limitations of the villagers. He knew that necromancy was not solely about raising the dead, but about understanding the delicate balance that governed the realms.

The villagers of Misthaven had long shunned him, feared him for his abilities, and now he sought to evoke a reaction, to spark a response that would force them to confront their own prejudices and fears. The boars were a symbol, a representation of the power that existed beyond their understanding.

As the days passed, the village of Misthaven was indeed thrown into a state of turmoil. The boars, once creatures of the forest, roamed the village streets, creating chaos and confusion. The villagers were gripped by fear, their whispers of dark magic and curses growing louder with each passing day.

Mors, hidden in the shadows of the forest, observed the turmoil he had incited. He watched as the villagers rallied together, their resolve strengthening in the face of adversity. It was clear that they were united by a common threat, their differences set aside as they confronted the unknown.

But as the fifth day approached, Mors knew that his experiment had run its course. The boars had served their purpose, and it was time to bring an end to the disturbance he had created. With a wave of his hand, he commanded the boars to return to the forest, their forms dissipating into the shadows from whence they had come.

As the chaos in Misthaven subsided, a sense of quiet reflection settled over the village. The experience had shaken the villagers, forcing them to question their assumptions and prejudices. Mors knew that he had succeeded in his intention, that he had pushed the boundaries of their understanding and illuminated the complexities of necromancy.

With a mixture of satisfaction and humility, Mors turned away from Misthaven and disappeared into the forest once more. The path ahead was still shrouded in uncertainty, but he had taken a step forward, both as a necromancer and as a catalyst for change. The echoes of his actions would linger, a reminder that the power he wielded was not just a force of life and death, but a force capable of shaping the very fabric of the realms themselves.