The following is an account of the events encountered during the interrogation of the witch Henghild of Wittestadr by Garmath, Witchhunter of Direfrost. The interrogation was unremarkable for a time, and the crone had no unusual reaction to the various implements of torture beyond the expected screaming and pleading. It was when her blood first spilled that the manifestation began. "Pain unto innocence. Screams in the dark. Nocturnal is here. "My loyal servant is tortured and burned, bound and tormented, bereft of her life. "My curse be upon you, and your descendants.