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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.

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

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.

Joseph Elonil is supposed to work on the ship during its maiden voyage.

A Circus of Pain

A travelling zoo has set up in a nearby town. You have been asked to investigate rumours that the prize attraction is an intelligent being, enslaved.

Stewert Dresdain wants to go see the new creature. Vidar Pierce considers what the zookeeper does to be slavery and he should be held accountable.

The Last Message

A body is found with a note clutched in its hand. The party feels as though the note should be delivered to the dead man's wife.

Henry Erwin is the only person who can decipher the code written hastily at the bottom of the note.

Seeing Double

Anyone who touches a mysterious rock which fell from the sky separates into two people, one of which is good, the other evil.

Bernie Sorra is thinking about touching the rock.

No Entry

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

Ego Belet does not recognize the species of those protecting the gates. Fribbington Wynne the gates have been barred like this for no more than a week.

The Shop

A traveling salesman claims he can get anything for anyone. For a price. He's set up shop just outside of town.

Jayson Poots is wondering if the salesman can get his hands on a magical necklace.

Horde of the Mountain King

You find a map at the bottom of a chest. It is written in Dwarvish and, if read, identifies a treasure horde hidden high in the mountains

Kathryn Crump thinks this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make it rich. Arios Fordragon is concerned about what else might be guarding the horde...

The Orc Leader

Zurk is a half orc who wants to leave his orc clan life behind. But his father expects him to take over his role as chief.

Vidar Spring thinks that an orc will never change their stripes.

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