Shadow Creek

Shadow Creek is a small, enigmatic hamlet in eastern Oldeshire, steeped in mystery and suspended in time. Located southeast of Petra and north of Pheldoon, this village, established by Tentra, is a place of both intrigue and solemnity, marked by a cataclysmic event that has fundamentally altered its existence.

Overview

Founded by Tentra, Shadow Creek was once a typical hamlet, home to a small community of just 5 people. However, its history took a dramatic turn due to a mysterious event that has left the village in a state of temporal suspension.

Shadow Creek experienced what the locals refer to as ‘the smite’, a phenomenon that has caused the village and its surroundings to be frozen in time. Central to this event is a mysterious black spire, which appears to be uplifting the landscape and objects in the village toward it. Stones, chunks of dirt, and pieces of homes are all suspended mid-air, creating a surreal and haunting scene.

Scattered throughout Shadow Creek are various clues that hint at the circumstances leading up to the cataclysm. A prophecy, mentioned in these clues, foretold the unfortunate event with an ominous warning that ‘the sacrifice won’t go unpunished’. The interpretation of this prophecy is unclear, but there is a belief that solving the riddle it presents could reverse time and restore the village.

Today, Shadow Creek stands as a peculiar site, attracting those interested in the paranormal, historians, and curious visitors. Efforts to understand and potentially reverse the effects of ‘the smite’ are ongoing, with researchers and locals delving into the village’s clues and the cryptic prophecy.

The hamlet has become a subject of fascination in Oldeshire folklore, representing a unique intersection of history, mystery, and supernatural phenomena. The suspended state of the village offers a physical manifestation of the enigmatic forces at play, drawing interest from far beyond the borders of Oldeshire.