Plot Hooks

All the dogs in the area have become murderous.

Carly Weston was the first one attacked by a pack of dogs.

As spring arrives in the valley, the winter thaw never occurs. The river stays frozen and a chill wind blows in from the mountain pass in the north.

Phoebe Rucker fears they will run out of wood. Ezekiel Schmidt cannot get out onto the lake to fish.

A random group of people around the globe have suddenly begun hearing the same voices whispering to them. The voices tell each of the group to "prepare for war."

{character is jealous that Lara Molyneaux can hear the voices.

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.

Arthur Mervor was the one who discovered the tribe.

A letter arrives from a nearby lesser noble. Their fort is under siege from an unknown enemy force attacking from the nearby forest. They request aid from such renowned adventurers.

Cordelia Wolfbrother believes this attack happened because the fort is right on the edge of a magical forest. Dolan Scourge can guide you to your destination for a fee.

The Queen snuck out of the castle in the dead of night. She was seen entering a nearby mine, and has been lost among the maze like tunnels. It's up to a party of adventurers to find her.

Ruth Rucker thinks the Queen may be under hypnosis.

The whole city has been transported back in time, to an era that predates civilization.

Nina Marshall isn't leaving their home until things are back to normal.

Everyone saw the King die on the battlefield, and yet he just gave the victory speech a day later.

Frederick Connington is wondering if it's magic, or just an actor.

A nearby volcano has erupted.

Morwen Whisperwind knew they should have moved.