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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.

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

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.

Jen Lesley will not free their animals, their survival relies on it.

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.".

River Elonil does not know what is in the crates, nor do they want to know.

The Last Wish

A stone has been found which houses a genie willing to grant wishes. He says he has one last wish he may grant, but wants to give it to someone who really deserves it.

Raven Massa wants the wish and will stop at nothing to get it.

Salty

All of the freshwater in the area has been turned to salt water.

{character] is worried everyone will die.

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. Etienne Masak needs help stopping them.

Worms!

After the torrential rains lately, thousands, if not millions, of earthworms are overrunning town.

Marilyn Grail likes to fish, so they're not stressed about the worms.

Seven Heads of Fury

A hydra is constantly attacking the boats trying to make for port, just off the coast.

Lucia Abasi is willing to pay 500 gp to anyone who slays the beast.

Your Past, Your Present

You enter a village and realize it looks exactly the same as the village you grew up in. In fact, you see a child who looks strikingly similar to you playing in the fields.

Zayne Quaresh does not recognize you. Fletch Briggs does not trust outsiders.

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