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Another Time

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

Anto Roderick isn't leaving their home until things are back to normal.

The Living Ship

A ship has been spotted off the coast which appears to be void of a crew, and able to transform itself to somewhat resemble a shark, it's massive mouth biting into other ships and dragging them under the waves.

Landon Kensley is too afraid to go into the water now.

Sleep

Everyone in the city has fallen asleep, and no one knows why or how.

Weston Marshall talks in their sleep.

Under Siege

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.

Donal Fallow believes this attack happened because the fort is right on the edge of a magical forest. Ivor Ashfield can guide you to your destination for a fee.

The Coming Dark

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

Blake Ward doesn't trust the elves.

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.

Marilyn Masak refuses to allow the King's rule to continue. Finley Deadeye offers to pay you to infiltrate the rebels and find their base.

The Surgeon

You spend a night drinking with the locals. You remember little from the night before when you awaken, strapped to an operating table.

Jericho Enola tells you to take care in the city at night, some folk have been going missing. Stella Smyth cannot find his mother.

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.

Mervyn Broadbent it told by the gods when the world will end. Daisy Bradley believes falling stars are natural phenomena and do not suggest the end of the world.

The Ball

The King and Queen are throwing a ball. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

Lucy Monroe might shave their legs.

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