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Enemy of my Enemy

A warning cry echoes across the fields surrounding the village, looking toward the forest's edge you see a large band of orcs come charging out. Drawing your weapons, you realize the orcs are not attacking, they are fleeing from something else.

Nena Crewe believes the orcs are dangerous and should not be allowed into the town. Del Autumn believes working with the orcs is best for all involved

The Elves have Gone

You arrive at the gates of an ancient elven city. The gates of the city are unbarred, and the streets empty. The city has been abandoned.

Jasper Terryn has been to this city before and found the elves to be very welcoming.

The Relic

While perusing a local shop, you are drawn to an old, rusty sword. It feels familiar in your hand and when you turn it over you find your name engraved on the blade.

Canton Jayid, the elderly shopkeeper, says the sword has been in this shop for as long as he can remember. Yazid Harber recognizes you, but cannot quite place where from.

The Cloud

A massive gray stormcloud has appeared in the sky. Everyone's mood seems negatively affected by the cloud, and it's leading to trouble.

Leo Crump hasn't stopped crying in a week.

The Fugitive

An old man is said to be a war criminal in the last great war and has been hiding out and posing as the innkeep for the last fifty years. Now people are closing in, and he doesn't know what he should do.

Teresa Brocksby thinks everyone should just leave the old guy alone.

Monster Maker

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

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

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.

Elana Briggs was the first one to be changed into a pig.

Allez Cuisine

A great beast has set itself outside the town you are in. It demands to be fed the most delicious food or it will east the townsfolk instead. You must prepare an elaborate five course meal using local ingredients.

Frank Norton has tried to cook everything they could think of but the beast will not be satisfied. Amelia Scott is prepared to attack the beast if need be, but is willing to wait until you make an attempt.

Hidden Gods

Various normal beings have transformed into gods. Some claim it's magic, some claim they were always gods in hiding.

Sibylle White is upset they didn't turn into a god.

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