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The Usurper

A man has attempted to kill the king, failed, and then made a daring escape from the castle. It's likely he's going to try again.

Luthor Truthseeker saw Symond Orsan speaking with the man in the days leading to the attack.

Cats!

Everyone is turning into cats when the moon rises.

Sandra Payne is the only person who is seemingly immune.

Tourney Troubles

You are participating in the grand melee, the pinnacle competition during the Summer Tournament. In the midst of the combat, shouts ring out from the crowd. The tournament grounds are under attack!

Roman Turner, a local lord, and his knights were not invited to the tournament. Falk Jayid is a guard captain who partakes a bit heavily in drinking.

The Shopping List

A travelling wizard needs helps gathering supplies for his potions.

Robert Silvertree seems to think the wizard is a fake, and may be leading the party toward doom.

The Riders Come

Your party has been travelling for days through unknown territory. Someone spots a large host of riders off in the distance. The riders change direction and begin to ride directly at you.

Metjen Autumn warns that the riders to the west are not to be trusted. Lacy Ferrier once traded with the western folk, and found them to be reasonable.

The Buried Giant

A large hill is gone as dawn breaks. What was thought to be a hill turned out to be a giant resting beneath the earth. He's awake now.

Olivier Stormrage has a fear of giants.

Night Life

Girls are going missing after visiting a popular tavern at night.

Peter Pierce wants the tavern closed down until the girls are found.

The Pauper King

You find a beggar on the side of the road outside a major city, looking confused and out of sorts. With a start, you recognize him as the local king.

Doran El-Hasan says the King has been missing, some believe he was assassinated

Into the Unknown

You are being chased through the dungeon by a horde of monsters. You come to a final room with no exits but for one swirling red portal which leads to lands unknown.

Avery Rucker, your guide, does not wish to enter any unknown portals.

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