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No Entry

The city gates are barred. Strange looking guards of a species you do not recognize prevent your entry.

Gwendolyn Sams does not recognize the species of those protecting the gates. Max Greentree the gates have been barred like this for no more than a week.

Behind the Villain

A dark lord who has been waging war against the kingdom for years turns out to be a fake. The real villain is a weakling human with a grudge.

Lincoln Weston swears they always knew something was up.

The Ship

A wrecked warship has washed up on the beach. Problem is, it's a ship that hasn't even been launched yet from the nearby port.

Sarab Wretch is supposed to work on the ship during its maiden voyage.

The Surgeon

You spend a night drinking with the locals. You remember little from the night before when you awaken, strapped to an operating table.

Lucy Asis tells you to take care in the city at night, some folk have been going missing. Daventry Clarke cannot find his mother.

The Last Wish

A stone has been found which houses a genie willing to grant wishes. He says he has one last wish he may grant, but wants to give it to someone who really deserves it.

Anika Wrynn wants the wish and will stop at nothing to get it.

Allez Cuisine

A great beast has set itself outside the town you are in. It demands to be fed the most delicious food or it will east the townsfolk instead. You must prepare an elaborate five course meal using local ingredients.

Marilyn Jayid has tried to cook everything they could think of but the beast will not be satisfied. Taylor Diamondtree is prepared to attack the beast if need be, but is willing to wait until you make an attempt.

The Big Wave

A tsunami is quickly approaching the coast. It will hit landfall within the hour!

Faed White thinks everyone should try to evacuate.

Sailor's Warning

It is midday and the sea suddenly pulls back from the shore, leaving docked ships stranded and tidal creatures scuttling for cover. A few moments later, skeletal figures rise from the receding tide and an unearthly bellow shatters the quiet.

Max Sorra says the sea is acting strange this morning. Jerome Knight remarks that tide is all wrong.

The Fugitive

An old man is said to be a war criminal in the last great war and has been hiding out and posing as the innkeep for the last fifty years. Now people are closing in, and he doesn't know what he should do.

Caroc Hogan thinks everyone should just leave the old guy alone.

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