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The Secret Cave

The party is flagged down by a boy who is soaking wet. He leads the party to a nearby pond and dives under with them, leading everyone to an underground cave. The boy says his friend was taken while they were exploring.

The cave wall has three names carved into it. Sisco James, Maggie Greenflower, and Natalie Arrias.

Monster Maker

A man plans to exact revenge on all those who slighted him by creating a monster that will follow his every command.

Quentin Gale isn't too worried. The guy who wants to create the monster is a known failure.

Your Past, Your Present

You enter a village and realize it looks exactly the same as the village you grew up in. In fact, you see a child who looks strikingly similar to you playing in the fields.

Lydia Bluepetal does not recognize you. Geoffrey Sams does not trust outsiders.

The Talking Birds

Birds have begun talking in common. And they're all rude.

Charlotte Mervor got into a fist fight with a mouthy raven.

Ice Storm

A severe winter storm has hit, and it's going to take skill and luck to survive the deep freeze.

Ceri Turner is worried that they won't make it through the storm.

A King's Favor

An archery contest is being held in the capital. The reward is a reasonable favour from the King.

River Hale is a renowned archer and the expected winner of the. Ralph Kovak can't wait for the festival markets to open.

What Lurks in the Fog?

The village is quick to welcome you to their food and fire. In the evening, a dense fog rolls in and surrounds the village. The villagers begin to don armour and weapons, and you hear the unearthly shriek echoes out of the fog.

Tamsin Stormrage believes the fog creatures to be the dead, having risen from the barrow lands to the east. Clementine Potter apologizes for tricking you, but explains that they desperately need your help.

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. Yusef AnaanShan is worried you're in over your head.

Wolves and Sheep

Upon arriving in town you notice the people are downtrodden. As well, the tavern interior is trashed. A group of brigands lives nearby.

Max Vonner is concerned the brigands controlling the trade route out of town is going to kill everyone in the town. Lacey Jayid knows where the brigands attack caravans

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