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The Fugitive

An old man is said to be a war criminal in the last great war and has been hiding out and posing as the innkeep for the last fifty years. Now people are closing in, and he doesn't know what he should do.

Finley Davis thinks everyone should just leave the old guy alone.

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.

Charlie Summer thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

It's About Time

Hlf the population in town seem to be aging backward.

Tamsin Crump swears they've grown a foot shorter in the past two years.

Grimoire Gone

A great wizard's spellbook has been stolen. The spellbook holds one of the rarest and most destructive spells.

Bundringo Stonesworn is terrified that the Wizard's spell is in the world. Paul Deakin may have information on a possible thief.

Sea You Later

The sea has dried up overnight.

Sarab Vonner is wondering if it's their fault somehow.

The Constable

The local constable has locked himself, and hostages, in the city jail.

Donovan Adir thinks the constable is having a psychotic break.

The Ticking

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

Nayeli Whisperwind wonders what will happen if the ticking stops.

The Heist

The rebels of a Kingdom ruled by a tyrant King has tasked you with stealing his prized Ioun Stone. They have arranged an invite to the King's annual Winter Ball. The rest is up to you.

Isabelle Roderick refuses to allow the King's rule to continue. Ashley Crump offers to pay you to infiltrate the rebels and find their base.

A Stone's Throw

During his crowning ceremony, the Prince is struck in the head by a stone thrown from the crowd, his wound is great and falls into coma.

Richard Jones, the King's brother, immediately claims the throne as his nephew is no longer capable of ruling. Cole Abbey claims there is civil war on the horizon unless someone can heal the boy's wounds and prove the Uncle's involvement.

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