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A Persistent Chill

As spring arrives in the valley, the winter thaw never occurs. The river stays frozen and a chill wind blows in from the mountain pass in the north.

Teyr Alard fears they will run out of wood. Riley Black cannot get out onto the lake to fish.

Zoo Troubles!

A travelling zoo has lost a few of their animals. It's up to you to find them!

Olivier Carson saw one of the creatures run into the woods.

Family Heirloom

You enter a city for the first time, and after a few hours wandering about you see a man carrying a particular sword. You recognize it, as it was your father's (or mother's) sword.

Ego Schmidt has no idea who you are or what you are talking about. Lysander Beech has seen that man before, wearing that sword.

The Big Wave

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

River Todd thinks everyone should try to evacuate.

Avalanche

An avalanche is moving swiftly down the mountain and will be here in moments.

Shirley Leaffall is sure everyone will die.

The Shopping List

A travelling wizard needs helps gathering supplies for his potions.

Landon Poots seems to think the wizard is a fake, and may be leading the party toward doom.

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.

Max Briggs believes dragons are just a myth. Stewert Sams is afraid of thunder.

A King's Favor

An archery contest is being held in the capital. The reward is a reasonable favour from the King.

Doran Enola is a renowned archer and the expected winner of the. Danforth Rowe can't wait for the festival markets to open.

The Errant Wizard

A famous wizard was meant to meet you, but never arrived. Rumours has it that the wizard went to the southern coast in search of an artifact, and never returned.

Hassan Haggard thinks you should go look for him. The wizard is well-known for absentmindedness, and pursuing his research despite dangers or other concerns

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