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Wolves and Sheep

Upon arriving in town you notice the people are downtrodden. As well, the tavern interior is trashed. A group of brigands lives nearby.

Aptal Alma is concerned the brigands controlling the trade route out of town is going to kill everyone in the town. Finley Sybil knows where the brigands attack caravans

The Gambler

A man has been caught cheating at a card game in the tavern. He's being held in jail, but swears that he doesn't even know how to play the card game.

Rowan Rook seems to think the man may be possessed by... something.

Under the Lake

A shining light has appeared out in the middle of the lake, under the water...

Karen Davis has said they plan to swim out to the light and see what it is.

The Sheriff

The town sheriff offers to lead you through the mountain pass if you help him kill a beast which attacks his town's supply lines.

Monica Terryn wants to help. but his town must be his priority. Parker Shortaxe doesn't think the sheriff is doing a good job and wants you to sabotage his next mission to prove his incompetence.

It Descends Upon Us.

The winds have changed and risen to a gale, a freezing rain begins to fall and a road cuts across the harbour. You think you hear the beat of massive wings. A lightning strike reveals a massive beast soaring above the clouds.

Otto Windrunner believes dragons are just a myth. Mia Frost is afraid of thunder.

Ice Storm

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

Steven Darwin is worried that they won't make it through the storm.

Tiefling Trouble

A tiefling named Rokul is being targeted by a mysterious assassin.

Timothy Asis seems to think the assassin is one of the Black Birds, a group of hired killers. River Todd doesn't think the Black Birds even exist.

An Evil Lurks

A long abandoned fortress to the north has been seen lit up at night by floating blue lights. A foul air permeates the nearby land.

Bundringo Harber warns that odd fey creatures live in the region. Vidar Roderick wouldn't go near the fortress if you paid them.

All in One Place

The Great Council of Wizards is to meet in the capital. There is a festival coinciding with the meeting and great throngs of people come from far and wide to take part. During the meeting, a massive explosion rocks the great tower where the meeting takes place. Chaos ensues.

Sahin Connington believes a meeting like this is just a political stunt by the cities elite to show their dominance over the poor. Caitlin Leaffall don't trust magic, never will.

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