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A Dire Path

The obvious path to your goal is blocked. There is a side route however, but it is far more dangerous.

Marcellus Walker feels the path was blocked on purpose. Clark Darkwood is comfortable going underground.

Salty

All of the freshwater in the area has been turned to salt water.

{character] is worried everyone will die.

The Deadly Gaze

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

Reiko Altharia has taken to wearing a blindfold.

The Runes

A new ancient dungeon has been discovered, and the walls are covered in carved runes from a dead language no one can speak or read. At least, until a small boy in a nearby town begins scratching the same runes into his own home.

Maz Abasi is afraid of the boy, and wonders if the right thing to do is to simply eliminate him.

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.

Landon Amal won't make eye contact with you. Kathryn Carson calls you 'haunted', and makes a warding sign.

The Garrison

A group of soldiers fighting a war have come to town, looking for a place to stay and rest. The problem is, the war they're fighting ended over 100 years ago.

Bernie Nighy isn't convinced the soldiers are ghosts.

No Entry

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

Karen Orsan does not recognize the species of those protecting the gates. Blake Greene the gates have been barred like this for no more than a week.

Sea You Later

The sea has dried up overnight.

Vidar Cunningham is wondering if it's their fault somehow.

The Wardstone

The town is protected by a magic crystal which is situated at its center. Last night, something stole the crystal. The town is now vulnerable to the evils which reside in the nearby lake and forests.

Zoe Vonner saw a great winged demon descent from the mountains and take the gem. Shay Broadbent fears the town is incapable of defending itself without the gem.

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