Hi, Gurv. I'm Avaran, apprentice to Polare Lissenstine, Ambassador of Rythia to this land.
Thouhg I'm not currently in the area, I was relatively recently. There were several nasties running around (one of which seems to have met his doom), but the main one that's plaguing us currently is a creature known as The Strega; though there are "lesser" nasties called Strega too. I'm not sure exactly how it works, but it seems to be both a "race" and one specific (utterly smashable I'm sure) nasty.
There are others, but as I travel the mists a lot, I don't know much more than that. Perhaps Sir Gregor, Captain Slice, or Ono Krieger could assist you with information. I'd send you in my master's direction, but he is away on a diplomatic mission.
I look forward to meeting you in person; I've heard lots of interesting stories about you.
Long days and pleasant nights, Gurv.
--Avaran