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The Great Tree

There is a magical tree which grows in the forest that has been targeted by drow.

The drow wish to remove the tree in an effort to weaken the beings who live in the forest. Charlie Shadowmourne needs help stopping them.

An Evil Lurks

A long abandoned fortress to the north has been seen lit up at night by floating blue lights. A foul air permeates the nearby land.

Roger Dresdain warns that odd fey creatures live in the region. Monica Orsan wouldn't go near the fortress if you paid them.

A Father

A grieving man is willing to do anything to get his dead child back.

Cain Selentia is worried the man is going to make a deal with a dark force.

Everyone's a Winner

The pub is offering up a series of tournaments: cards, drinking, darts and music. Prizes include magic items and treasure.

Sawyer Payne challenges you to a drinking game. Fribbington Hynes is collecting bets on the games.

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.

Avery Daeren thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

The Heist

The rebels of a Kingdom ruled by a tyrant King has tasked you with stealing his prized Ioun Stone. They have arranged an invite to the King's annual Winter Ball. The rest is up to you.

Moe Lord refuses to allow the King's rule to continue. Shay Gellar offers to pay you to infiltrate the rebels and find their base.

Allez Cuisine

A great beast has set itself outside the town you are in. It demands to be fed the most delicious food or it will east the townsfolk instead. You must prepare an elaborate five course meal using local ingredients.

Sarab Lachlan has tried to cook everything they could think of but the beast will not be satisfied. Jaden Watson is prepared to attack the beast if need be, but is willing to wait until you make an attempt.

Sadness

Everyone in town can't stop crying.

Friedrich Grail hasn't cried in years until now.

The Pursuer

A hulking monster has been sent to hunt down members of a military squad which fought in the last great war.

Galen Cunningham and their partner Bernie Spall were both in the squad, and are looking to pay bodyguards to keep them safe.

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