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Ale Troubles

The local barkeep needs his monthly shipment of ale, but the brewer is too scared to bring it because of reports of a nearby dragon.

Matteus Stormrage says they saw the dragon just yesterday.

The Errant Wizard

A famous wizard was meant to meet you, but never arrived. Rumours has it that the wizard went to the southern coast in search of an artifact, and never returned.

Rowan Hynes thinks you should go look for him. The wizard is well-known for absentmindedness, and pursuing his research despite dangers or other concerns

Hairless

The sky turned purple for a short moment, and everyone in town has suddenly lost their hair.

Arnold Malfoy thinks they look better bald.

The Manor

People have been vanishing in the woods nearby. There is only a rundown manor in the area.

Nadeera Terryn claims there is a secret room in the basement of the manor.

The Actor

A travelling acting troupe has come to town. They are doing a mystery play, which seems to come true the very night the perform it.

Gwen Michaels thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

Undead Friends

Those who have died in the last decade have risen from the graves, most no more than skeletons. They're not evil though, they're looking to pick up their lives right where they left off.

Dana Beech is less than pleased to see their old romantic partner eight years after they died.

The Tournament

A fighting tournament to the death is being held for the king's pleasure. The winner will receive anything he asks for from the King.

Titus Poots is eager to sign up.

The Hairy King

The King has come down with a case of the ol' werewolf-itis. The Queen would prefer no one know.

Ahsoka Fordragon has their suspicions that the King might be a werewolf.

Behind the Villain

A dark lord who has been waging war against the kingdom for years turns out to be a fake. The real villain is a weakling human with a grudge.

Roger Wolfbrother swears they always knew something was up.

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