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A Royal Summons

A messenger arrives. The land is under attack, and the Queen has called upon your to help defend her lands.

The messenger is impatient. Sumesh Summer is worried you're in over your head.

Gravy Robbers

A group of bandits have been breaking into taverns and stealing gravy.

Mugheer Faelyn can't blame them, gravy is delicious.

The Invisible Wall

No one may exit town, there's a n invisible barrier holding everyone back.

Bernie Marshall is going to go crazy if they can't leave soon.

The Tome of Unspeakable Evil

An archaeological expedition unearths an ancient book. Within a week, all in the expedition are killed and the lead archaeologist kidnapped.

Fribbington Fitzgerald is an expert in old elven lore, and funded the project. Jim Anwen led the expedition to their location but returned home straight away.

Buried Alive!

You awaken to the sound of a bell tolling. You are laying down in the dark, surrounded by stone. Understanding is quickly follow by panic as you have been entombed alive.

Homer Broadbent, the priest in this town, never warmed to you while you were in town. Nikolas Hickory doesn't trust the priest.

The Ship

A wrecked warship has washed up on the beach. Problem is, it's a ship that hasn't even been launched yet from the nearby port.

Dwyer Oak is supposed to work on the ship during its maiden voyage.

Parasite

A small water based parasite has been attaching itself to people who swim in a nearby lake. Once attached, they can control the bodies of their hosts.

Lincoln Duval is convinced they're the only person in town not possessed.

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.

Jonas Hasan is eager to sign up.

The Resort

A mountain tourist town is empty. It was just filled to capacity the night before.

The only person in the town is Christopher Dunstan and they don't remember a thing.

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