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The Ball

The King and Queen are throwing a ball. ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY

Petter Quaresh might shave their legs.

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,

Bernie Bradley believes there is always a bigger fish. Fiana Belet is a doomsayer who believes this is an omen of the end.

The Tournament

A fighting tournament to the death is being held for the king's pleasure. The winner will receive anything he asks for from the King.

Ruby Spall is eager to sign up.

Tiefling Trouble

A tiefling named Rokul is being targeted by a mysterious assassin.

Marion Lesley seems to think the assassin is one of the Black Birds, a group of hired killers. Kimberly Greene doesn't think the Black Birds even exist.

Assassination

The prince has uncovered a plot to assassinate his father, and needs help getting to the bottom of it.

Jarrad Bozier has learned that a lot of the King's own men are in on the plot, and that's why the prince is quietly looking for help.

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. Alexis Hillard needs help stopping them.

The Last Message

A body is found with a note clutched in its hand. The party feels as though the note should be delivered to the dead man's wife.

Percival Mournhell is the only person who can decipher the code written hastily at the bottom of the note.

The Ticking

A loud ticking, like from a clock, can be heard coming from the forest.

Dmitri Whisperwind wonders what will happen if the ticking stops.

Ghost Tower

A stone tower has appeared nearby. A ring of specters is keeping everyone out.

Nathaniel Wazels tried to rush past the ghosts but was thrown back fifty feet.

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