**Aethelburg, Anglia –** A dramatic and unsettling event unfolded earlier this afternoon in the ruins of the Aethelburg Cathedral, sparking immediate concern amongst local authorities and scholars specializing in archaic temporal phenomena. Witnesses report seeing a magnificent hawk, identified as belonging to the legendary Isabeau, circling the crumbling stone structures with an unusual intensity. The flight, lasting approximately twenty minutes, culminated in the bird releasing a shimmering, silver feather directly onto the altar – an action immediately followed by a localized distortion of the surrounding air and a brief, but palpable, drop in temperature.
Initial reports suggest the hawk’s movements were not entirely natural. Several observers described a “temporal resonance” accompanying the bird’s flight, accompanied by a faint, almost melodic humming sound. “It wasn’t just a bird circling,” stated local shepherd, Silas Blackwood, who witnessed the event from his hillside pasture. “There was… a feeling. Like time itself was holding its breath. And then the feather. It just… materialized.”
Following the feather’s descent, a small, circular area within the ruins experienced a brief, localized “temporal stutter.” Objects within the radius appeared to flicker, and a single, withered rose – long believed to have been lost centuries ago – was briefly restored to its full bloom before reverting to its decayed state. Archivist Thomas Ashton, a leading expert on the history of Aethelburg and its alleged connection to the mythical Ladyhawke, was present at the scene. “This is profoundly concerning,” Ashton stated, visibly shaken. “The release of that feather… it’s a direct echo of the events surrounding the original Ladyhawke’s flight. The potential ramifications are considerable.”
The local constabulary has established a perimeter around the ruins, and a team of specialists, including Ashton and a representative from the Royal Chronometry Society, are currently analyzing the feather and the affected area. Rumors are already circulating regarding the possibility of a resurgence in the temporal instability that plagued Aethelburg during the Ladyhawke saga. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are urging the public to maintain a safe distance from the ruins. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
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