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A Stone's Throw

During his crowning ceremony, the Prince is struck in the head by a stone thrown from the crowd, his wound is great and falls into coma.

Nena Molyneaux, the King's brother, immediately claims the throne as his nephew is no longer capable of ruling. Delia Defthands claims there is civil war on the horizon unless someone can heal the boy's wounds and prove the Uncle's involvement.

Hot Lava

A nearby volcano has erupted.

Cynthia Quietfoot knew they should have moved.

The One Who Watches

Ever since you looted an ancient burial site, you have dreamt of a strange creature. You have now started seeing it while awake.

Dan Alma cannot see the creature you describe. Marilyn Gale has started to treat you strangely after you confide your fears.

The Cursed Necklace

A woman in town was gifted a necklace by a secret admirer. Now she's sick, and quickly heading toward death.

The only suspect is Taylor Brocksby.

Behind the Villain

A dark lord who has been waging war against the kingdom for years turns out to be a fake. The real villain is a weakling human with a grudge.

Shirley Moonblossom swears they always knew something was up.

One More Day

Ghosts of the dead start walking the streets of the city, not hurting anyone, just going about their business. At the rising sun, they all walk back to the crypt.

Charlie Greenleaf saw his mother last night, she came to check on him but she died the winter before. Max Terryn saw a woman, not a ghost, walking the streets with the ghosts chanting to herself.

The Fight

A famous pugilist is looking for one last fight.

Luna Destrier is interested in taking up the challenge.

The Lost Tribe

Hundreds of years ago an Elvish tribe vanished from the forest in which they lived. Now, they're back, and no time at all has seemed to pass for them.

Rowan Donovan was the one who discovered the tribe.

The Missing Letter

A letter proving a man's innocence has gone missing, a day before he is to be hung.

Lariat Wilbur hates the man, and swore to Vidar Mervor that nothing would save him.

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