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Mimic Mania

A dungeon is filled with nothing but mimics. That chest is a mimic, that torch is a mimic, the dungeons itself? Naaaah, couldn't be, right?

Landon Abbey was bitten by a mimic.

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.

Maz Simpson hasn't stopped crying in a week.

Poisoned

The town magistrate has been poisoned and hangs on the cusp of death.

Klaudia Sweeny hated the magistrate.

Buried Alive!

You awaken to the sound of a bell tolling. You are laying down in the dark, surrounded by stone. Understanding is quickly follow by panic as you have been entombed alive.

Homer Norman, the priest in this town, never warmed to you while you were in town. Morgan Darwin doesn't trust the priest.

Night of the Dog

All the dogs in the area have become murderous.

Celina Lesley was the first one attacked by a pack of dogs.

The Riders Come

Your party has been travelling for days through unknown territory. Someone spots a large host of riders off in the distance. The riders change direction and begin to ride directly at you.

Dub Wretch warns that the riders to the west are not to be trusted. Jon Norton once traded with the western folk, and found them to be reasonable.

The Voices

A random group of people around the globe have suddenly begun hearing the same voices whispering to them. The voices tell each of the group to "prepare for war."

{character is jealous that Olivier Dustclaw can hear the voices.

Horde of the Mountain King

You find a map at the bottom of a chest. It is written in Dwarvish and, if read, identifies a treasure horde hidden high in the mountains

Gia Poots thinks this is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to make it rich. Cole Brown is concerned about what else might be guarding the horde...

Ale Troubles

The local barkeep needs his monthly shipment of ale, but the brewer is too scared to bring it because of reports of a nearby dragon.

Angar Bigtooth says they saw the dragon just yesterday.

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