Plot Hooks

The city gates are barred. Strange looking guards of a species you do not recognize prevent your entry.

Ned Scott does not recognize the species of those protecting the gates. Vivian Beech the gates have been barred like this for no more than a week.

Birds have begun talking in common. And they're all rude.

Munir Mattell got into a fist fight with a mouthy raven.

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 Monica Bladefist can hear the voices.

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.

Petra Rana fears they will run out of wood. Kandon Terryn cannot get out onto the lake to fish.

There is an evil rising in the region and it is using a terrible magic item. There is only one person who can help. They were the last ones to try to use the artifact for world domination, and they are locked away in a magical prison.

Percival Grail has spent several decades trapped in the magical prison. Mugheer Bradley refuses to leave the side of the evil character, they do not trust him.

Two armies have begun a war with one another, but they don't know that they actually serve the same trickster god.

Liberty Ferrier is die hard in their resolve that they worship the best god.

You find a beautifully crafted helmet. You put it on and after a few moments you hear a voice, "Yes... let the slaughter begin...". You are unable to remove the helmet.

Bernie Wright suggests you don't wear the helmet until you have it inspected by a wizard. Nina Travis says a wizard will just try to take it, might as well wear it.

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.

Justin Mattell believes this attack happened because the fort is right on the edge of a magical forest. Charlotte Crump can guide you to your destination for a fee.

A woman has learned her new husband is actually a ghost. He's not willing to get a divorce.

Nalgar Clarke is the one who realized the guy was dead.