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The Missing King

The King has vanished. No one knows where he is.

Shirley Bowes was working with an underground group of rebels who wanted to depose the King.

Grandfather's Painting

A local lord is looking for a band of thieves to sneak into an aristocrats home and steal a painting that the lord's grandfather created decades ago.

Chandra Wrynn thinks the aristocrat should just give the painting back to the lord.

Seven Heads of Fury

A hydra is constantly attacking the boats trying to make for port, just off the coast.

Sahin Travis is willing to pay 500 gp to anyone who slays the beast.

Double-Cross

You are hired by a well-to-do merchant to protect his warehouse. Suddenly the warehouse is swarming with guards and you are arrested for stealing the very artifact you were hired to protect.

Weyland Donovan believes this easy money. Ricon Vinder has a bad feeling about this.

It Writhes in the Deeps

A massive, terrifying sea monster washes up on shore next to the city with a massive bite taken out of its side. Over the next week many ships are lost at sea,

Reiko Moonstone believes there is always a bigger fish. Olivier Bloodhoof is a doomsayer who believes this is an omen of the end.

The Band

A travelling band is looking for help. They sold their souls to a demon in exchange for talent and fame, and now that demon has come to collect.

Neil Ferncloud used to be in the band, but left because they refused to sign the deal.

The Contest

Two wizards have decided to see who is really the greater magic user. problem is they're doing this by seeing who can turn the most townsfolk into pigs.

Helena Lighthands was the first one to be changed into a pig.

Creeping Forest

When you awaken, the village is surrounded on all sides by an unfamiliar forest.

Cole Fae waits at the edge of the forest. Vuska Weston asks you to speak on behalf of the village

Payment Due

A mysterious man is in town claiming that he's owed money.

Rose Dalton admits that they do owe the man money, but they just don't have it. Claudia Autumn may be willing to loan them what they need.

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