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Fetch Quest

The forest warden has asked you to cull seven black bears as their population has been getting out of control. The innkeeper asks your to bring him five intact bear livers.

Everyone in town repeats the same greetings over and over. Avital Wolfbrother won't speak to you until you prove yourself to the town.

The Red Star

A local doomsayer has been claiming the end is nigh. On the night of his 'coming doom', a red star streaks across the sigh and crashes into an old ruin in the nearby hills.

Jacques Weston it told by the gods when the world will end. River Sten believes falling stars are natural phenomena and do not suggest the end of the world.

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.

Sarab Payne warns that odd fey creatures live in the region. Kendra Hamlin wouldn't go near the fortress if you paid them.

Wolves and Sheep

Upon arriving in town you notice the people are downtrodden. As well, the tavern interior is trashed. A group of brigands lives nearby.

Emyr Arrias is concerned the brigands controlling the trade route out of town is going to kill everyone in the town. Sohali Loch knows where the brigands attack caravans

The Actor

A travelling acting troupe has come to town. They are doing a mystery play, which seems to come true the very night the perform it.

Bodwyn Hynes thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

The Relic

While perusing a local shop, you are drawn to an old, rusty sword. It feels familiar in your hand and when you turn it over you find your name engraved on the blade.

Quintus Hillard, the elderly shopkeeper, says the sword has been in this shop for as long as he can remember. Jericho Brightstar recognizes you, but cannot quite place where from.

The Yeti

A mysterious beast with white hair has been seen nearby. It's roars can be heard at night.

Roxy Bladefist is going to hunt the animal down.

Where is Your Rider?

A riderless horse, with tack and saddle, approaches you and will not leave you alone. When you climb onto its back, it gallops to the west.

Lysander Amal has been missing in this region for days.

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.

Kalth Enola seems to think the man may be possessed by... something.

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