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Ice Storm

A severe winter storm has hit, and it's going to take skill and luck to survive the deep freeze.

Mila Bloodhoof is worried that they won't make it through the storm.

Kids

A town has been taken over by children, and all the adults have been slain.

Ezekiel Fallow managed to escape from the town.

More Money!

Gold pieces have rained down from the sky over a small village. The new wealth has created some problems, to say the least.

Ricon Weston went from dirt poor to the richest in town.

The Actor

A travelling acting troupe has come to town. They are doing a mystery play, which seems to come true the very night the perform it.

Cassie Scott thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

The Reluctant Killer

You hear shouts, and round the corner to find a shirtless elf standing in a practiced combat stance with his blade readied. He is surrounded by local thugs. You should help, but you are unsure who is threatening who.

Enzo Erwin came to this city to find his daughter, but has been spurned by the humans who live in the town.

Pirate Court

A fleet of pirates have descended upon the city and are putting a famous pirate captain on trial.

Cathleen Goldpetal has gone to each day of the trial.

Slime

A large mound of slime is making its way through the dungeon, eating everything in its path.

Altes Abasi barely escaped the dungeon with their life.

The Double

Everyone saw the King die on the battlefield, and yet he just gave the victory speech a day later.

Charlie Colman is wondering if it's magic, or just an actor.

Slippery When Icy

Though the temperature has not changed, a thick layer of ice has covered everything within miles.

River Alard fell and broke their leg.

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