Belker

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The sole survivor was in sad shape when Sister Helene allowed me to see him. She took the opportunity to change his bandages as I questioned him, and I caught a glimpse of the wounds. They were like none I'd seen in my career. There were only exit wounds; no point of entry was visible, yet the edges were ragged, like those of an animal attack, not the mark of a weapon. The damage to his chest and throat was severe, but he was cooperative, croaking out brief answers to my queries as best he could. But that all changed when I took the liberty of lighting my pipe. The victim became wild and deranged, stiffening in fear as though in a fit, staring madly at the pipe smoke. The sisters tried to calm him, but ultimately, I was asked to leave, and I complied.

- Report filed by Lamplighter Colin Dunwitty on the indicident at Hallworth Manor