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Seven Heads of Fury

A hydra is constantly attacking the boats trying to make for port, just off the coast.

Marcellus Wolfbrother is willing to pay 500 gp to anyone who slays the beast.

Grimoire Gone

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

Sawyer Shad is terrified that the Wizard's spell is in the world. Sion Cruise may have information on a possible thief.

The Surgeon

You spend a night drinking with the locals. You remember little from the night before when you awaken, strapped to an operating table.

Eldon Hale tells you to take care in the city at night, some folk have been going missing. Roxy Greene cannot find his mother.

Crossroads

While travelling, you pass a crossroad with a small cemetery. A few hours later, you pass by the same crossroads, although you have not changed your direction.

Finley Fallow tells you not to go down that road. Ben Roderick smiles slightly too wide when talking to you.

The Murder

A large murder of crows descends upon the city you are in. They watch you as you walk through the streets.

Munir Huon says that crows are a bad omen. Kallum Lesley hates birds.

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.

Olivier Breezehollow is an expert in old elven lore, and funded the project. Lola Rucker led the expedition to their location but returned home straight away.

The Shopping List

A travelling wizard needs helps gathering supplies for his potions.

Sapphire Rowe seems to think the wizard is a fake, and may be leading the party toward doom.

The Usurper

A man has attempted to kill the king, failed, and then made a daring escape from the castle. It's likely he's going to try again.

Sisco Smyth saw Marilyn Ironfist speaking with the man in the days leading to the attack.

No Entry

The city gates are barred. Strange looking guards of a species you do not recognize prevent your entry.

Taylor Sams does not recognize the species of those protecting the gates. Jimbo Sorra the gates have been barred like this for no more than a week.

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