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The Buried Fortress

A recent earthquake has uncovered what looks to be a massive fortress that was built underground.

Safia Harber thinks the fortress sank, Kelsey Frost thinks it was built underground.

The Reluctant Killer

You hear shouts, and round the corner to find a shirtless elf standing in a practiced combat stance with his blade readied. He is surrounded by local thugs. You should help, but you are unsure who is threatening who.

Max Enola came to this city to find his daughter, but has been spurned by the humans who live in the town.

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.

Maria Marshall will outfit a parry interested in finding the sword.

The Tome of Unspeakable Evil

An archaeological expedition unearths an ancient book. Within a week, all in the expedition are killed and the lead archaeologist kidnapped.

Clio Spall is an expert in old elven lore, and funded the project. Theodora Gellar led the expedition to their location but returned home straight away.

The Experiment

While investigating a missing person you come across an abandoned lab. To your dismay, you find notes and diagrams making reference to you.

Hanks Crump heard screams coming from that part of the sewers at night. Owen Northrend went missing last week, their mother is worried sick.

Where is Your Rider?

A riderless horse, with tack and saddle, approaches you and will not leave you alone. When you climb onto its back, it gallops to the west.

Ewan Scott has been missing in this region for days.

The Band

A travelling band is looking for help. They sold their souls to a demon in exchange for talent and fame, and now that demon has come to collect.

Bella Monroe used to be in the band, but left because they refused to sign the deal.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Celina Blackhammer swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

Tax Time

A caravan of tax collectors from the nearby city was attacked and robbed on its way to town.

Nina Woodfur seems happy that the tax collectors lost everything.

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