FIELD NOTES: Magic is rarely just a matter of potions or ancient scrolls; sometimes, it resides in the vibration of a string. I witnessed a transformation triggered not by the moon, but by a specific, haunting melody played on a warped violin. This “Wolf’s Melody” seemed to bypass the subject’s willpower entirely, pulling the beast forward through the sheer emotional weight of the notes. It suggests that certain harmonic frequencies can act as a key to the cage of a curse, proving that sound can be just as potent as silver.
If you find yourself in a tavern where the music begins to feel heavy, as if the air itself is thickening, watch the shadows of your companions. If a musician plays a tune that seems to “listen” to the room, it is wise to find a seat near the exit. Curses have ears, and a poorly timed crescendo can result in fresh claw marks in the architecture—and perhaps in you.
IGNATIUS’S HAZARD RATING: 7 / 10