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The Frozen Lake

A lake has become frozen through, but it's the middle of summer. beneath the ice, someone can be heard screaming for help.

Desmond Marshall thinks the person calling for help is a demon.

Mimic Mania

A dungeon is filled with nothing but mimics. That chest is a mimic, that torch is a mimic, the dungeons itself? Naaaah, couldn't be, right?

Rowan Weston was bitten by a mimic.

The Druid

A druid named Malfurian is looking for help. A dark Druid called The Elder Servant is attempting to bring murderous beast gods into our world.

Altes Hamlin thinks malfurian is crazy, while Morgan Duval is worried he might be onto something.

The Floor is Lava

A mad wizard has created a much to real game of the floor is lava for his grandson.

Alan Norton burned their foot the other day.

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.

River Moran was the first to die. Miriam Jones is the one who killed them.

The Fugitive

An old man is said to be a war criminal in the last great war and has been hiding out and posing as the innkeep for the last fifty years. Now people are closing in, and he doesn't know what he should do.

Dieter Filaen thinks everyone should just leave the old guy alone.

Silent as the Grave

You notice there are no birds singing this morning. As you travel, you also notice there are no insects or animals of any kind in this part of the land.

Nick Anwen, a druid, is gravely concerned about the forest along the northern road.

The Race

The Townmaster is putting on a horse race. The winner wins big.

Talia Gemtree has never ridden before, but is joining up all the same.

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.

Aura Colman drank from the water and is now getting a divorce.

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