Plot Hooks

People have been vanishing in the woods nearby. There is only a rundown manor in the area.

Celina Korsk claims there is a secret room in the basement of the manor.

A fleet of pirates have descended upon the city and are putting a famous pirate captain on trial.

Trixie Pierce has gone to each day of the trial.

A scream shatters the silence of the early morning. A woman stands beside town's well, horror-stricken, as blood drips from the water pail in her hands. There is a crack of thunder and the heavy clouds above release their deluge. The town's streets run red with blood.

Jedrek Bladefist is losing their mind, the end has come. Phoebe Bloodhoof this must be punishment for allowing that warlock to practice his dark arts in town.

A massive storm has been raging for a month. There is no let up, and it appears to stretch across the continent.

Ralph Defthands seems to think the storm is magical in origin while Percival Shadowmourne thinks it's the work of the gods.

While perusing a local shop, you are drawn to an old, rusty sword. It feels familiar in your hand and when you turn it over you find your name engraved on the blade.

Avery James, the elderly shopkeeper, says the sword has been in this shop for as long as he can remember. Scarlett Ironfist recognizes you, but cannot quite place where from.

You find a beggar on the side of the road outside a major city, looking confused and out of sorts. With a start, you recognize him as the local king.

Caroc Pierre-Dupois says the King has been missing, some believe he was assassinated

Upon arriving in town you notice the people are downtrodden. As well, the tavern interior is trashed. A group of brigands lives nearby.

Bundringo Ironhand is concerned the brigands controlling the trade route out of town is going to kill everyone in the town. Sion Echols knows where the brigands attack caravans

A ranger has found a spreading disease deep in the forest which is killing all the vegetation and turning the animals mad. The spread will soon reach the outskirts of a local city and the farms that feed it.

Morwen Selwyn believes there is a druid who may be able to help. Brian Roderick last saw the druid more than a month before when they purchased potions from the druid.

One morning a few dwarves come walking down from the mountains, seeking refuge in the city. The next day many more arrive. A fire demon has taken residence in their mountain halls.

Eden Autumn feels those dwarves can find somewhere else to find refuge. Selena Dunstan wants to help the dwarves.