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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.

Katarina Beech saw a thin man fleeing the scene of the crime.

The Vanished

On the last day of each month, someone in the city vanishes. It's been going on for almost a decade, but the city is so wealthy and safe that few who live there are concerned, and simply hope they are not the ones that end u missing.

When Qualen Magdrom was a child, their father went missing.

Under the Lake

A shining light has appeared out in the middle of the lake, under the water...

Arish Schmidt has said they plan to swim out to the light and see what it is.

The Dead Killer

A necromancer is bringing forth an army of undead, but there's a mystical sword called Dead Killer which may help turn the tide, if it can be found.

Klaudia Stonesworn will outfit a parry interested in finding the sword.

Hidden Gods

Various normal beings have transformed into gods. Some claim it's magic, some claim they were always gods in hiding.

Helen Fordragon is upset they didn't turn into a god.

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,

Omar Korsk believes there is always a bigger fish. Jordan Chainbreaker is a doomsayer who believes this is an omen of the end.

Gravity

Gravity in the forest has changed. People are able to jump nearly a mile.

Alia Lesley claims they saw someone float away.

The Lesser Evil

There is an evil rising in the region and it is using a terrible magic item. There is only one person who can help. They were the last ones to try to use the artifact for world domination, and they are locked away in a magical prison.

Etienne Simpson has spent several decades trapped in the magical prison. Marilyn Bryce refuses to leave the side of the evil character, they do not trust him.

Race Against Time

The Townskeeper has been poisoned. The only cure is made by a strange old wizard who lives a days ride away.

Jade Karim is willing to let the party borrow horses.

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