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The Lesser Evil

There is an evil rising in the region and it is using a terrible magic item. There is only one person who can help. They were the last ones to try to use the artifact for world domination, and they are locked away in a magical prison.

Teresa Zantus has spent several decades trapped in the magical prison. Parker Wolfbrother refuses to leave the side of the evil character, they do not trust him.

Slavers!

You follow the directions to the quest location, only to find yourself surrounded by slavers!

Monty Alma assures you this is an easy job.

The Heartless

Undead minions have begun attacking travellers. The undead are all missing their hearts.

Dinan Frida heard a story that you could control an undead fiend by taking their heart.

Just a Dream

Every year on the night before your birthday, you dream that you are murdered by a man in black armour. You find yourself in an inn, the innkeeper is an old man. On the mantle is a wicked looking sword and familiar black armour...

Pascal Dempsy says the innkeeper used to be an infamous adventurer many decades before. Monty Zaros says the innkeeper's exploits are mostly unknown, as is where he got his armour.

Grimoire Gone

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

George Northrend is terrified that the Wizard's spell is in the world. Talwyn Duffield may have information on a possible thief.

The Deadly Gaze

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

Bernie Selentia has taken to wearing a blindfold.

The Haunted Wagon

A ghostly wagon travels through town each night.

Simon Weston seems to be interested on boarding the wagon next time they see it.

Major Crimes

The dwarves of the southern hills have cut off all trade and closed their gates to any outsider without strict permission to enter. Someone has been shaving off their beards in the night, and they have asked your party to investigate.

Jimbo White refuses to meet face to face with you, but rather wears a veil. George Greene is so angry he flies off the handle at any mention of beards.

The Last Wish

A stone has been found which houses a genie willing to grant wishes. He says he has one last wish he may grant, but wants to give it to someone who really deserves it.

Isabelle Karim wants the wish and will stop at nothing to get it.

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