Darkness rising

I was woken today by a rapping on my rooms window. At first i thought it was just the wind so i just started to drift back to sleep when the rapping got louder and louder. I looked towards the window with my eyes still heavy with sleep. All I could see was a large black mass blocking some light coming in through the window. From what had gone on the nights before and on previous excursions into the unknown I grabbed my sword from its sheath and flew to the window almost stumbling over the small foot stool and chair. After regaining my balance i flung open the window and with a fierce lurch thrust my sword up then down. I was so intent on slewing whatever it was that was causing me to waken that i closed my eyes and focused my energy on the swing. I felt my sword strike true, the feeling of my sword sinking into a hardened skin and the sound of the sizzling and popping of said skin due to the nature of my sword. I was brought back to reality by the smell of smoke and burning...wood? I opened my eyes and saw my sword sticking out of the window sill. The sill was in flames and was licking at the cloth curtains. I ran to my bed side and grabbed the basin of water and threw it upon the flames, expunging them. I looked out the window for whatever it was i thought i had stabbed. Not seeing anything or anyone i turned around only to be greeted by a large raven perched upon my small desk. Its eyes looked at me with bewilderment yet I could swear this bird had a slight grin on its face. It stuck its foot forward producing a small roll of parchment. I untied the parcel and unrolled it so delicately...

" Alibaster,
I have read into your inquiry about the shadowed figure and his cache of books and scrolls. I am sad to say that i have yet to find any books in our library that speaks of a location or whereabout of said being. Im sorry i could not be of any further assistance. I can only offer the advice of checking with master Terrilion of Andesine, their library covers much of mythical and magical lore and collections. Their library is quite sacred and coveted. I have no clue as to how you will gain entrance but if you do then best of luck to you in your journey. Remember this though, dont going chasing things that arent meant to be found it will only lead to trouble.
Yours truely,
Cedrick Le'Rou
Head Loremaster

This was not the worst new nor was it the best. I guess I will have to find this Terrilion fellow in Andesine. I may have to ask certain favors to gain acess to this library. I truely due hope that Im not chasing ghosts...