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The Mirror

An old mirror is found in the abandoned tower of a wizard. While looking into the mirror, your reflection gives you a grave look and speaks: "I have come to warn you... something is coming and your world is not prepared."

Muriel Rowanfang says this wizard used to be a kind old man, but something changed in him making him paranoid. Crispin Northrend is the grandchild of the late wizard.

Wild Wind

The wind lately is so severe it's almost impossible to walk in.

Stuart Dalton blew away yesterday.

The Heist

The rebels of a Kingdom ruled by a tyrant King has tasked you with stealing his prized Ioun Stone. They have arranged an invite to the King's annual Winter Ball. The rest is up to you.

Miriam Todd refuses to allow the King's rule to continue. Roxy Enola offers to pay you to infiltrate the rebels and find their base.

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 Rashur Boone was a child, their father went missing.

The Coming Dark

A tribe of dark elves have been banished from their home, and are looking for a new one.

Parker Nighy doesn't trust the elves.

Ghost Tower

A stone tower has appeared nearby. A ring of specters is keeping everyone out.

Alex Sorra tried to rush past the ghosts but was thrown back fifty feet.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Crispin AnaanShan swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

The Living Statue

A statue appears in a slightly different pose each morning.

Sahin Deakin swears they saw the statue walking around just past midnight when they were younger.

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. Dwyer Hawkwing won't speak to you until you prove yourself to the town.

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