A note nailed to several of the trees. and appears to have been written in blood, goblin blood to be precise.
"My brave companions, it is time for those that give praise to the beastlord to step forward. Too long have we been isolated hunters, for we shall gather strength in the pack of the black pard. It seems to many of the dales have become domesticated and weak. It is high time that we showed them the old ways, the true ways, and the proper ways of Nature.
For those that seek to join the Hunt, do not reply to this. Leave your messages aside, my allies will know where to find them.
For the Blood of Malar
Signed The Huntmaster of Malar."
At the bottom is the crest of a blood covered claw.