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Lambs to the Slaughter

An entire company of heroes was sent to deal with a rising evil to the east. Only one returns: she is blind and half-mad.

Giselle Deakin is scared for her brother, who was the scout of the party of heroes.

More Money!

Gold pieces have rained down from the sky over a small village. The new wealth has created some problems, to say the least.

Alondra Echols went from dirt poor to the richest in town.

The Siren's Call

You booked passage on a ship. Midway through the voyage, you awaken to find only you and your companions on board. The ship is anchored beside a small island and a Siren's song fills the air...

Claudia Destrier warns of danger on the seas. Lacey Oak believes she met a creature of the sea with an entrancing singing voice.

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.

Ruth Underhill warns that odd fey creatures live in the region. Alan Moontree wouldn't go near the fortress if you paid them.

All in One Place

The Great Council of Wizards is to meet in the capital. There is a festival coinciding with the meeting and great throngs of people come from far and wide to take part. During the meeting, a massive explosion rocks the great tower where the meeting takes place. Chaos ensues.

Bundringo Pierce believes a meeting like this is just a political stunt by the cities elite to show their dominance over the poor. Laurie Duval don't trust magic, never will.

The Ticking

A loud ticking, like from a clock, can be heard coming from the forest.

Arish Mehmed wonders what will happen if the ticking stops.

Ice Storm

A severe winter storm has hit, and it's going to take skill and luck to survive the deep freeze.

Felicity Hogan is worried that they won't make it through the storm.

Reflections

You make camp in an ancient elven ruin, and while exploring you find a great mirror that has been shattered. When you gaze into each piece of the mirror, you see yourself, and a shadow lurking behind.

The figure in the mirror gestures to you, begging for release.

The Invisible Elf

After ingesting a strange plant, an elf has turned invisible.

Safia Belet thinks the invisible elf has been stealing things from people.

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