Michelle has no idea what the cause of the wailing is, only that it is eerie and sorrowful, as though mourning the dead and trying to force others to mourn them with it. Her strength of mind is too great to be affected supernaturally by it, but it is still a little unsettling.<br/><br/>As she rushes through the forest, many trees and plants seem to almost dive out of her way, undergrowth parting for her feet to allow her to reach the cause of the curse as quickly as possible. But as she gets closer, it becomes obvious that the plants are beginning to be tainted by the evil influence in the area. Some appear dead, others take on unnatural colours and shapes, and there seem to be fewer natural animals around.<br/><br/>So hasty is she in her movement, that she only notices the predators when they're already closing in. It seems that whatever is the cause of the noise was either driving things out, or has sent a welcoming party to stop her. One fifteen feet to the left and ten feet ahead, the other fifteen feet to the right and ten feet ahead. They seem at first glance to be female, humanoid and animalistic. They have powerful, muscular bodies, and are covered in layers of shiny purple-black hair. All they wear are one ring, belt and amulet each, all most likely magical. Their fingers end in wickedly sharp claws, glowing faintly, and their eyes betray not only their intelligence, but the presence of something fierce and evil lingering within them, grasping their souls.<br/><br/>If an animal had to be chosen for them to be most similar to, it would be a black bear.<br/><br/>"This is the one, quickly now!" the one on the right says in a deep, husky voice.<br/><br/>(Their Initiative: 20. If you beat their Init and have something which can avert the combat - even a few words which would make them stop, then that's feasible, otherwise combat "as normal". Let me know of any miss chance, immunities, counter-abilities (ala Flame Shield etc.) that are in effect, please. It'll take a little while to get used to the abilities and gear you have.)