One twist here could be the "confusion" surrounding who the "foe" actually is...perhaps there are rumors/assumptions of trolls, orcs, demons, etc (take your pick) and the PCs assume the worst when reports of half-eaten farmers reach their ears. This could lead to some surprises if the PCs prepare for horrid "monsters", but instead find perfectly "normal" appearing people. This would work best perhaps, if the cannibals are not caught "dining" in-situ. I can see the exchange between PCs and Cannibals taking place on the road. The cannobals have dined and now return to their villages. The PCs warn the cannibals (who appear quite normal it must be stressed, not as deranged bone-in-nose types) about "farmers being attacked" in the area. The cannibals thank the PCs for the warning, nod, and go on their way. Much later the PCs sheepishly realize what is going on.
I think the big C is too useful a tool for horror to use this casually. The level of waste implied is irrational - even for cannibals.
Something would be doing this for a purpose, not just some random cannibals on some type of eating binge.
Muros comment is on the right track, but I think the idea can definitely be reworked.
For some reason "... cooked and half eaten farmers strewn about the house" cracked me up. What is wrong with me? :P
I know this is a very short and minimal sub but there is something about it that just gets the wheels churning. So many possible ways this could go.
This seems so uninspired I am not sure what to make of it. The cannibals have no motivation to make them interesting, the farmers have nothing for players to empathize with, it's simply a scene of gore. This post would work better as an idea.
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The victim does not have to put up a fight, just the eating itself is a act of "power".
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