305 A Growing Soft Spot

King Trevor offered the man his attention and remained to listen to his report. Normally, he would give this report in the presence of at least five of his scouts, but today was a bit different, all things considered.

Most of what Haelstrom briefed the king on were matters concerning the events happening within the Solaris domain, specifically outside the Wall, a few of which Arthur had heard from Claw.

…and others which Arthur was oblivious to.

"The miasma has been acting odd… and at first, it seemed to have no pattern. However, the last two days revealed one. Because of the sudden change in its movements, migration patterns were affected. Packs and herds had to change their hunting and feeding grounds while hunters had to change tactics as well, at first, almost randomly.

Dark creatures have grown more aggressive, bandits have taken advantage of the confusion and increased their attacks on trade convoys.