After Sister Rose spoke, there was a moment of silence, and then the bushes on the far side of the clearing rustled violently.
A deep, guttural grunt echoed from the shadows, followed by the sound of heavy footsteps. The ground trembled as something massive approached, its presence causing the very air to vibrate with malice.
Suddenly, a creature leaped into the clearing, landing with a thunderous crash. The impact sent a shockwave through the ground, nearly knocking loose the trees that bordered the area.
The creature was a monstrous sight to behold—standing at least ten feet tall, its emaciated frame was covered in matted fur and rotting flesh. Its limbs were long and spindly, ending in sharp claws that dug into the earth with each step.
