The Malus

The Malus is an ancient malevolent force bound to Little Hodcombe’s history, awakened from dormancy by Sir George Hutchinson’s reckless Civil War reenactment. Its presence embodies the village’s corrupted past, preying on fear and manipulating temporal disturbances to entrap intruders. Though capable of spectral manifestations like gliding movements and sudden vanishings, its power remains secondary to the rituals designed to feed its influence. The entity’s lack of independent speech underscores its role as a vessel for deeper malice rather than a sentient threat.