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The Fog

A strange fog has rolled in to cover the landscape. Anyone who ventures into the fog, is never seen again.

There have been multiple people who claim to have seen someone, or something moving within the fog, including Liliana Schmidt.

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.

Crispin Hickory was the first to die. Hugh Masak is the one who killed them.

Sailor's Warning

It is midday and the sea suddenly pulls back from the shore, leaving docked ships stranded and tidal creatures scuttling for cover. A few moments later, skeletal figures rise from the receding tide and an unearthly bellow shatters the quiet.

Alexis Diamondtree says the sea is acting strange this morning. Finley Nighy remarks that tide is all wrong.

The Fountain of Truth

There's a mysterious spring in the forest that seems in force those who drink from it tell the truth for a day or so.

Lara Davis drank from the water and is now getting a divorce.

Trickster Makes This World

A child has become trapped in a magical snare. Releasing the child proves to be a simple matter, but the consequences are far more dire. The child turns out to be a malevolent trickster spirit, now unleashed upon the local region.

Blake Sten fears the nearby ruins and advises all to stay away. Alan Anwen is a child who dreams of adventure.

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.

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

The Dead Killer

A necromancer is bringing forth an army of undead, but there's a mystical sword called Dead Killer which may help turn the tide, if it can be found.

Anika Walker will outfit a parry interested in finding the sword.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Kalth Norton swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

Yeti Trouble

Snoe creatures have formed an army and are sweeping across the frozen landscape.

Carly Clarke is putting together a group of hunters.

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