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The Ticking

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

Marilyn Deakin wonders what will happen if the ticking stops.

The Deadly Gaze

A man in town can kill anyone by looking into their eyes.

Jessica Cruise has taken to wearing a blindfold.

The Woman in White

You are haunted by visions of a dead woman in white. She disappears when you walk in a particular direction, but otherwise she bars your way.

Laban Alma won't make eye contact with you. Durante Donovan calls you 'haunted', and makes a warding sign.

The Floor is Lava

A mad wizard has created a much to real game of the floor is lava for his grandson.

Taylor Sorra burned their foot the other day.

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.

Max Amal thinks the lead actor, an elf named Garson, may be killing people.

The Gambler

A man has been caught cheating at a card game in the tavern. He's being held in jail, but swears that he doesn't even know how to play the card game.

Lars Loch seems to think the man may be possessed by... something.

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.

Cassius Marid thinks a militia should be formed to protect their hometown.

Under the Sea

The citizens of a coastal town have been cursed by a witch. Now they've all turned into merfolk, and are forced to leave their homes to live in the ocean.

Canton Northrend thinks the witch is going to ransack the town once everyone has been forced to abandon it.

The Siren's Call

You booked passage on a ship. Midway through the voyage, you awaken to find only you and your companions on board. The ship is anchored beside a small island and a Siren's song fills the air...

Shay Laroque warns of danger on the seas. Runar Shalamayne believes she met a creature of the sea with an entrancing singing voice.

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