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The Contest

Two wizards have decided to see who is really the greater magic user. problem is they're doing this by seeing who can turn the most townsfolk into pigs.

Sisco Windrunner was the first one to be changed into a pig.

The Paladin's Oath

A well known Paladin has been found guilty of a gruesome murder. You know, however, he is innocent because you were with him during that time.

Ivan Bigtooth and Beatrix Hale claim to have seen the murder occur.

The Translators

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

Eden Darwin almost decided to go with the foreigner.

Family Heirloom

You enter a city for the first time, and after a few hours wandering about you see a man carrying a particular sword. You recognize it, as it was your father's (or mother's) sword.

Alex Haggard has no idea who you are or what you are talking about. Zyra Maelor has seen that man before, wearing that sword.

The Missing King

The King has vanished. No one knows where he is.

Joanna Alma was working with an underground group of rebels who wanted to depose the King.

Queen Crazy Pants

The Queen has gone insane, and bathes in the blood of attractive people in an effort to keep herself youthful.

Sazi Miller is a little peeved the Queen hasn't attempted to take them yet.

Just a Dream

Every year on the night before your birthday, you dream that you are murdered by a man in black armour. You find yourself in an inn, the innkeeper is an old man. On the mantle is a wicked looking sword and familiar black armour...

Lee Stonestorm says the innkeeper used to be an infamous adventurer many decades before. Kashida Scott says the innkeeper's exploits are mostly unknown, as is where he got his armour.

They Come at Night

A roving band of creatures no one has ever seen before attacks towns and villages at night, killing all those within.

Lara Brown thinks a militia should be formed to protect their hometown.

The Coming Dark

A tribe of dark elves have been banished from their home, and are looking for a new one.

Dora Zantus doesn't trust the elves.

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