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The Relic

While perusing a local shop, you are drawn to an old, rusty sword. It feels familiar in your hand and when you turn it over you find your name engraved on the blade.

Joel Pegg, the elderly shopkeeper, says the sword has been in this shop for as long as he can remember. Qualen Black recognizes you, but cannot quite place where from.

Hurricane

A massive hurricane has sprung up from nowhere.

Malik Fordragon heard Amaya Poots say that a druid is to blame.

Sadness

Everyone in town can't stop crying.

Tiatha Dalton hasn't cried in years until now.

The Dragon Sword

A sword said to be able to easily kill dragons has been lost in a dungeon and must be recovered.

It's said that Pallav Deakin knows exactly where the dungeon is.

The New God

A woman in town believes she can become the god of the sea if she drowns herself, and then kills the actual god of the sea.

Diego Bloodhoof is rooting for the woman.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Scarlett Black swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

Into the Corn

A cornfield at a nearby farm lets people in, but does not let them out.

Sarab Oathstone's brother went into the corn last week, and hasn't been seen since.

The Contest

Two wizards have decided to see who is really the greater magic user. problem is they're doing this by seeing who can turn the most townsfolk into pigs.

Percival Haggard was the first one to be changed into a pig.

Race Against Time

The Townskeeper has been poisoned. The only cure is made by a strange old wizard who lives a days ride away.

Vetack Stormrage is willing to let the party borrow horses.

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