Fantasy settings can have their killers, and some of them may well be magical or undead in nature. Here are ten killers for a fantasy setting, inspired by some slasher villains though changed for a fantasy setting.

1. A wealthy family recently purchased a large animated doll from a wizard for one of their children and shortly afterwards the entire family, including the children, was found bludgeoned to death in their beds. The doll was not initially realised to be missing; it was only when the wizard asked about it that this was discovered to be the case. Given the price of the doll, it was thought the family was killed by someone who then stole it, but apparently the watch found bloody footprints at the scene that suggest otherwise.
2. A number of villagers have recently been killed whilst they slept, and when found they appear to have been attacked something wielding odd, sharp blades. A figure has also been noticed slinking around the village at night; they appear to have been wearing a hat to hide their face and a curious metal gauntlet on one hand. This figure has shown an ability to vanish from places where there were no exits.
3. Reports have been heard of an unusually tall figure haunting the local graveyard at night. This has been linked to a number of graverobbings that have been carried out of recent burials. It looks as if some attempt has been made to investigate this tall being, and a couple of bodies that have been dismembered by sharp blades have been found. Unconfirmed reports suggest that the figure has a number of unusually large ioun stones orbiting them.
4. Several murders of young locals have been attributed to a killer who has only vaguely been glimpsed. The killer in question has been reported to be possibly masked, as their face has proven to be unusually pale and devoid of expression, and perhaps wearing a wig as well. They have been seen wearing some kind of work attire, and the kills have been carried out with what is presumed to be a large knife. Folk are being warned not to be out alone at night.
5. The docks are said to be haunted by the ghost of a fisherman who was injured by landies and thrown into the water to drown. It’s said that the ghost can be recognised by its hooded raincoat and the longshoreman’s hook he holds in one hand and which he used to attack and kill the landborn he comes across. Others claim that the hook replaces a hand the ghost lost in life.
6. The local woods have become dangerous to visit, not because of any dangerous animals, but because someone seems to be killing anyone in them that they come across. A few bodies have been found, all bearing various signs of injury. Some appear to have bene shot with a bow and arrow, whilst all of them bear some sign of torture. A local herbalist has stated that many also show signs of having consumed a sleeping herb, which could be how the killer is subduing their victims.
7. The owners of the local mine have been seeking help after a number of what were initially thought to be fatal accidents within the mine turned out to be murders. This was discovered when someone reported seeing one of the murders happen, and it was done by someone dressed as a miner, though one hiding their face behind a mask under their helmet. It’s not known whether the murderer is the dead spirit of a miner, or someone killing those in the mine for their own purposes.
8. There have been several murders of people in their homes recently, predominately of wealthier individuals or their family members. In each case, only one person has died and some have noted the presence of a good quality mirror near the bodies. No-one was seen entering or leaving the buildings, which in some cases were locked from the inside, though there have been reports of a tall man being seen within. It’s assumed that some kind of magic is being used to gain entry.
9. There is apparently some currently unidentifiable form of undead plaguing the local area, preying on people, preferably those in the stages of early adulthood. A number of deaths have been assigned to this creature, though unlike most undead kills, it appears that the creature is using a large blade as their weapon. There have been a handful of sightings, leading to the belief that the creature is undead; it has a ragged black form and a distorted, pail white, rigid screaming face.
10. What sounds like a jester has been seen recently, even though it is some time since the last circus passed through the area. The individual is apparently dressed in typical jester fashion, though there are comments that the facial makeup is oddly disturbing. The jester would not be considered worthy of notice, as they have, despite their somewhat disturbing appearance, never been seen to threaten anyone, but since the jester appeared, a number of local children have disappeared.