Plot Hooks

Gravity in the forest has changed. People are able to jump nearly a mile.

Clark White claims they saw someone float away.

A living doll has been blamed for multiple murders that have taken place in town.

Del Pierce bought the doll as a gift.

The forest warden has asked you to cull seven black bears as their population has been getting out of control. The innkeeper asks your to bring him five intact bear livers.

Everyone in town repeats the same greetings over and over. Michelle Ward won't speak to you until you prove yourself to the town.

A famous adventure writer wishes to be brought on a quest with your party. You are to show her the ropes and keep her safe. Her publisher is not happy about it.

Yazid Jayid, the writer's agent, threatens you with legal action if any harm comes to the writer. Eden Masak is the writer's #1 fan and offers to pay for the expedition if you let them come along.

A horde of undead are making their way for town. Nothing has been able to stand in their way.

Kendra Mattell thinks the gods are punishing everyone for their sins.

Undead minions have begun attacking travellers. The undead are all missing their hearts.

Stewert Roderick heard a story that you could control an undead fiend by taking their heart.

You are haunted by visions of a dead woman in white. She disappears when you walk in a particular direction, but otherwise she bars your way.

Ruby Swiftfoot won't make eye contact with you. Randle Hume calls you 'haunted', and makes a warding sign.

A loud ticking, like from a clock, can be heard coming from the forest.

Blake Summer wonders what will happen if the ticking stops.

A puppeteer has lost control of his puppets. He didn't even know they were alive.

Kallum Unbroken is creeped out by the puppets.