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The Tome of Unspeakable Evil

An archaeological expedition unearths an ancient book. Within a week, all in the expedition are killed and the lead archaeologist kidnapped.

Stephanie Bradley is an expert in old elven lore, and funded the project. Stephanie Echols led the expedition to their location but returned home straight away.

Sadness

Everyone in town can't stop crying.

Phoebe Summer hasn't cried in years until now.

The Unicorn

You are awoken from your rest while at camp to the sound of a horse. As you follow the sound you see the truth: it is a rare unicorn and it is injured.

Lara Mossrock believes a magical creature lives in the woods nearby. Elise Travis's dream is to see a unicorn in person.

Civil War

A massive city has taken arms up against one another, the sides naturally bisected by a river which runs through town.

Cassius Roderick was forced to kill their brother last night.

The Hole

There's a hole in the middle of the forest that seems to move around at night. It's never in the same place twice, but sometimes there's music and voices coming out of it.

Lillian Jayid knows a man who went into the hole and never came out.

Everyone's a Winner

The pub is offering up a series of tournaments: cards, drinking, darts and music. Prizes include magic items and treasure.

Lysander Hogan challenges you to a drinking game. Finley Ironbrow is collecting bets on the games.

Blinded

Half the population is blind suddenly.

Eve Mervor is thankful they can still see.

The Professionals

A group of paid adventurers have gone missing while investigating a town of supposed werewolves.

Marilyn Marshall quit their job to join the group. Their uncle is now paying for word of their disappearance.

The Doll

A living doll has been blamed for multiple murders that have taken place in town.

Bundringo Sorra bought the doll as a gift.

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