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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.

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

Freedom

You are escorting a caravan between cities. Late one night you are on watch, and you hear a noise from the cargo. Investigating the sound you find it is coming from within the cargo. A small voice says: "Free us.".

Rodney Miller does not know what is in the crates, nor do they want to know.

The Stranger

The door to the tavern opens, and an old companion from years before enters. You are shocked, as you watched them die.

The companion does not remember you.

The Voices

A random group of people around the globe have suddenly begun hearing the same voices whispering to them. The voices tell each of the group to "prepare for war."

{character is jealous that Deilos Oak can hear the voices.

The Surgeon

You spend a night drinking with the locals. You remember little from the night before when you awaken, strapped to an operating table.

Maddie Goldtree tells you to take care in the city at night, some folk have been going missing. Bundringo Dunstan cannot find his mother.

The Helm of Slaughter

You find a beautifully crafted helmet. You put it on and after a few moments you hear a voice, "Yes... let the slaughter begin...". You are unable to remove the helmet.

Lois Dempsy suggests you don't wear the helmet until you have it inspected by a wizard. Brienna Nozzlenuck says a wizard will just try to take it, might as well wear it.

Domestication or Slavery?

A group of wood elves have come into town during the night and freed all of the animals from captivity, refusing to return them. The townsfolk are prepared to go to war over this.

Hawke Watson will not free their animals, their survival relies on it.

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.

Mica Dalton thinks the person calling for help is a demon.

The Deadly Gaze

A man in town can kill anyone by looking into their eyes.

Shark Haggard has taken to wearing a blindfold.

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