The newly-appointed Forester had quickly become a thing to be feared in Courthaven. The Strange, reclusive Elf never leaves the wood and anyone entering knows that doing so without giving the proper signal means they won’t leave unscathed… if at all. Only the Seneschal has seen his face, and those who’ve caught a glimpse of him report a black blur.

So the Mystery spreads, and keeps people from the wood.