Those the headed upstairs into the darkness found the stairs let them to a large open chamber. The light of the lantern revealed walls and floor that appeared to be made of cut stone. Large stained glass windows dominated the western wall. Carved into the stone floor was a large summoning circle with ornate arcane marking around the edges.<br/><br/>Lord Rune was seen slumped against the wall as if he had been thrown aside like a rag doll. The huge stained glass window had been shattered, covering the floor with shards of the sharp glass. Outside, the storm still raged, making the darkness of the night even more menacing and formidable.<br/><br/>Slowly a form rose from the shadows in the center of the room. It was vaguely manlike in shape, but it had the aspect of wolf. Furred and heavily muscled, it stood over seven feet tall. Growling menacingly, the hackles of the fur on its back rising in challenge at your approach. It growled showing rows upon rows of incisor like fangs. It's goatlike eyes peering through the dim light of the room before settling upon you in an intense glare. It let loose another growl, yet this time words could be heard within. It sounded like the voice of a manevalant, viscous young boy, coupled with the words of an old man that had passed the edge of insanity. Both voices merged together to form one tongue. "The darkness reveals the true colors of your soul. We can smell the shadows lurking... waiting..." It seemed barely able to control itself, then reared its head back in a terrifying roaring challenge.<br/><br/>(Need WIll saves vs. Fear from those who have gone up to investigate. If you have Knowledge Planes, you may make a check.)