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A Fungus Among Us

Odd mushrooms have sprouted up in the forest. And on anyone who touches them. Those infected seem to be acting...strangely.

River Birchfall has one of the mushrooms growing on their forehead.

The Pursuer

A hulking monster has been sent to hunt down members of a military squad which fought in the last great war.

Bernie Hale and their partner Anika Roberts were both in the squad, and are looking to pay bodyguards to keep them safe.

Arm Wrestling Champion

An arm wrestling league is looking to crown it's latest champion.

Helsora Dresdain thinks they have what it takes to win.

The Missing Singer

"Brokenstring" Barnaby Button, a gnome musician has been playing the local tavern for a few months now. This morning he is missing, and there's signs of struggle in his room.

Jacques Brocksby saw Landon Lucas having an argument with Barnaby last night.

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.

Roan Winter warns that odd fey creatures live in the region. Malik Roberts wouldn't go near the fortress if you paid them.

The Buried Giant

A large hill is gone as dawn breaks. What was thought to be a hill turned out to be a giant resting beneath the earth. He's awake now.

Carys Proudhands has a fear of giants.

A King's Favor

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

Katrina Rowe is a renowned archer and the expected winner of the. William Davis can't wait for the festival markets to open.

Fetch Quest

The forest warden has asked you to cull seven black bears as their population has been getting out of control. The innkeeper asks your to bring him five intact bear livers.

Everyone in town repeats the same greetings over and over. Olivier Zaros won't speak to you until you prove yourself to the town.

The Door

You are awoken in the middle of the night by the Innkeeper. He is pale and shaking. He leads you to a large metal door in the basement. He swears on his life that this door was not there yesterday.

Claire Roderick has owned the inn for years and lived here all his life. He has never seen this door.

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