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The Painting

An old woman has died, and townsfolk are cleaning out her home when they find a strange and grotesque painting of a thin man covered in a black veil. The veil was removed, but the painting is stuck on the wall. That same night, someone was murdered.

Haryk Honeyfur saw a thin man fleeing the scene of the crime.

The Gambler

A man has been caught cheating at a card game in the tavern. He's being held in jail, but swears that he doesn't even know how to play the card game.

Rowan White seems to think the man may be possessed by... something.

Invaders within!

Goblins are in the middle of the city! A series of caves have opened up in the sewers and streets and the city is under attack from within!

Amaya Bozier doesn't believe goblins could have done this on their own. Geoffrey Windflight requests the adventurers helps his family at a local Inn

The New Chef

A new chef has been hired at the tavern. Unfortunately, he hasn't shown up for his first day.

Marcellus Loch saw the chef drinking a bit too much the night before.

Grimoire Gone

A great wizard's spellbook has been stolen. The spellbook holds one of the rarest and most destructive spells.

Jordan Wynne is terrified that the Wizard's spell is in the world. Alex Hogan may have information on a possible thief.

Princess Problems

A princess is said to disappear once a month, and no one can find her. It may be related to the bodies around town that spring up that same night.

Dmitri Sebastian feels crazy for being the only person to realize the princess is a werewolf.

The Duel

Two men are going to duel to the death for the hand of a woman. Neither know the woman has secretly married the person she really loves.

Nathaniel Kelshall is the one who married the woman.

The Other World

Another world has appeared in the sky, very near to this world.

Calla Autumn thinks they might exist on that world, and have a better life.

Arm Wrestling Champion

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

Marcelin Hasan thinks they have what it takes to win.

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