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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.

Honey Blueflower thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

Payment Due

A mysterious man is in town claiming that he's owed money.

Alexis Huon admits that they do owe the man money, but they just don't have it. Muriel Duval may be willing to loan them what they need.

The Missing Mentor

You are to meet an old mentor from your past at an old ruin in the wilds. You arrive early and wait for them. You know them to be punctual, always. They never arrive.

Kalak Hale has never reached out to you like this, you fear their concerns are grave.

The Translators

A foreigner is looking for translators on his journey to a mysterious land.

Finley Kastrix almost decided to go with the foreigner.

The Tunnels

The Queen snuck out of the castle in the dead of night. She was seen entering a nearby mine, and has been lost among the maze like tunnels. It's up to a party of adventurers to find her.

Olivier Molyneaux thinks the Queen may be under hypnosis.

The Fight

A famous pugilist is looking for one last fight.

Liara Mattell is interested in taking up the challenge.

The Kraken

A kraken has been attacking the town. The problem is, this is a farming town, hundreds of miles from the nearest coast.

Fletcher Marshall thinks the kraken can teleport.

The Siren's Call

You booked passage on a ship. Midway through the voyage, you awaken to find only you and your companions on board. The ship is anchored beside a small island and a Siren's song fills the air...

Dael Clarke warns of danger on the seas. Devlan Brocksby believes she met a creature of the sea with an entrancing singing voice.

The Door

You are awoken in the middle of the night by the Innkeeper. He is pale and shaking. He leads you to a large metal door in the basement. He swears on his life that this door was not there yesterday.

Katarina Brocksby has owned the inn for years and lived here all his life. He has never seen this door.

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