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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.

Claire Maelor was the one who discovered the tribe.

The Prisoner

A man is found passed out by the road. A manacle hangs off one wrist, and his clad in only dirty trousers. He claims he has no memory of where he's come from.

Kathryn Bowes first saw the man while heading back to town.

Family Heirloom

You enter a city for the first time, and after a few hours wandering about you see a man carrying a particular sword. You recognize it, as it was your father's (or mother's) sword.

Lucia Orsan has no idea who you are or what you are talking about. Fiona Vinder has seen that man before, wearing that sword.

A Town of Ghosts

A nearby town has gone dark. When investigated, it turns out everyone in the town is dead, but their spirits are trapped there.

Gareth Fordragon was the first to die. Liam Hogan is the one who killed them.

The Coming Dark

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

Taylor Stone doesn't trust the elves.

The Floor is Lava

A mad wizard has created a much to real game of the floor is lava for his grandson.

Landon Autumn burned their foot the other day.

Invaders!

A race of warriors, not known to these lands, has landed on the shores of the kingdom and displaced several villages and farms. They are not just raiders, and have already begun to establish settlement.

Finley Enola watched the invaders burn a village. Alendra Wood wants revenge and is gathering a host to attack the invaders.

Execution

A crazed murderer has escaped and fled the night before his planned execution.

Jericho Whisperwind thinks the man is innocent.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Jonas Malfoy swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

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