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Family Heirloom

You enter a city for the first time, and after a few hours wandering about you see a man carrying a particular sword. You recognize it, as it was your father's (or mother's) sword.

Kael Shalamayne has no idea who you are or what you are talking about. Sisco Moonstone has seen that man before, wearing that sword.

The Singer

A woman has come to town who can put people in a trance by singing to them.

Cloee Ward is under the singer's thrall.

The Floating Gang

A group of bandits have set up a floating community just off the coast, where they terrorize passing ships.

Timo Hamlin went out to join the gang.

The Invisible Wall

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

Sarab Massa is going to go crazy if they can't leave soon.

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.

Lacey Wolfbrother thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

Night Life

Girls are going missing after visiting a popular tavern at night.

Rose Moonblossom wants the tavern closed down until the girls are found.

Into the Unknown

You are being chased through the dungeon by a horde of monsters. You come to a final room with no exits but for one swirling red portal which leads to lands unknown.

Sibylle Lachlan, your guide, does not wish to enter any unknown portals.

The Talking Birds

Birds have begun talking in common. And they're all rude.

Brogan Faelyn got into a fist fight with a mouthy raven.

The Coming Dark

A tribe of dark elves have been banished from their home, and are looking for a new one.

Renee Hillard doesn't trust the elves.

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