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Major Crimes

The dwarves of the southern hills have cut off all trade and closed their gates to any outsider without strict permission to enter. Someone has been shaving off their beards in the night, and they have asked your party to investigate.

Fribbington Beech refuses to meet face to face with you, but rather wears a veil. Parker Norton is so angry he flies off the handle at any mention of beards.

From the Clouds

A large gray cloud rolls across the land, and terrifying flying creatures descend from within, and snatch up people and carry them back up to the cloud, never to be seen again.

Stephanie Erwin's brother was taken off.

Just a Dream

Every year on the night before your birthday, you dream that you are murdered by a man in black armour. You find yourself in an inn, the innkeeper is an old man. On the mantle is a wicked looking sword and familiar black armour...

Janette Lachlan says the innkeeper used to be an infamous adventurer many decades before. Cassius Altharia says the innkeeper's exploits are mostly unknown, as is where he got his armour.

Night of the Tornadoes

Tornado after tornado pummels the city at night.

Taylor Roderick believes the tornados are the work of a wizard.

It Writhes in the Deeps

A massive, terrifying sea monster washes up on shore next to the city with a massive bite taken out of its side. Over the next week many ships are lost at sea,

Kyris Filaen believes there is always a bigger fish. Athol Pierce is a doomsayer who believes this is an omen of the end.

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.

Lia Hadwell, a druid, is gravely concerned about the forest along the northern road.

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. Muriel Mervor needs help stopping them.

The Unicorn

You are awoken from your rest while at camp to the sound of a horse. As you follow the sound you see the truth: it is a rare unicorn and it is injured.

Ivana Weatherby believes a magical creature lives in the woods nearby. Jessica Crump's dream is to see a unicorn in person.

The Invisible Wall

No one may exit town, there's a n invisible barrier holding everyone back.

Cassie Fordragon is going to go crazy if they can't leave soon.

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