As you piece together what you know so far, some of the evidence does not add up. This village is supposed to be one of the longest surviving settlements near Verum. If this area were the den or hunting grounds of some kind of creature, it surely would have begun attacking long ago and perhaps even prevented Glimhollow from lasting so long. Experience tells you the villagers must be involved in some kind of activity that has lured the beast here.

Speaking to the villagers may help shed some light on this assumption. An investigation of the wall where the creature last broke through could also provide clues as to the nature of the beast. There is also the strange note you found from the village Apothecary, Zelah. She seems eager to speak with you.