Once upon a time a group of adventurers raced across the high seas in search of a child. While this world had many children in different stages of distress, this one was particularly unique.
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The night was dark but did nothing to hide the thrashing in the distance that foretold of unearthly horrors heading their way. A group of adventurers prepared sword and shield to meet this unstoppable foe, all but The Bard. He gingerly traced the outline of his Lute and thought back to his actions that led to this moment. Again his choices had put them all in terrible danger. Fear of failure caused him to detonate an explosive before everything was in position and it may have lost them the battle before it even began! It certainly lost them the element of surprise.
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Once upon a time a group of heroes — after determining the dragon’s lair WAS guarded and not worth the bloodshed — was racing for the coast on the prestigious Academy Island where they had learned via scrying that the undead invasion was in full swing. There was gloom in the air, as they had done this sprint before. Once again they stood on the edge of a precipice, once again a great evil threatened to swallow another island whole. The heroes had seen this happen on two other occasions — at Dis and at Innsmouth — and vowed that they would not let it happen a third time!
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Once upon a time a group of heroes stood outside the smoldering remains of a town recently under fire… and also ON fire. After questioning the local populace, the ones still alive, it was explained that many of the locals went crazy and began to set fire to the whole town. No amount of pleading or restraint would calm these ravenous souls and, in the end, the only solution was to end the attackers permanently.
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Once upon a time, a group of adventurers had just finished a magnificent fight against a mighty white dragon. There were a million different ways they might have been slaughtered, but on this day they sent the great lizard fleeing for its life!
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Once upon a time, a group of adventurers were trudging through the chilly tundra in search of their friends who had recently left with a death wish. You see, these friends had hopes to use clever strategy, charming words, and optimistic determination to convince a nearby white dragon to part with a very rare treasure, the sort of treasure that might one day soon save the world from an encroaching evil! These two friends were powerful (both accomplished mages in their own right), stubborn (they had insisted upon traveling alone, even after the adventurers purged some compromising tattoos), and were almost certainly going to be devoured by the dragon immediately (assuming the ice giants they would pass along the way didn’t kill them first).
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Once upon a time, a group of adventurers were camping in a wooded clearing. In a world filled with mystery and danger this was one of their very rare quiet and peaceful nights. They had just vanquished a terrifying undead army and had sent two of their members to Clifton to seek out answers. While they were gone there was little more to do then take in the soft western wind, smell the faint cherry blossoms in the distance, and ignore the soft hissing of the 50-ft bird monster still staring at them from its nearby nest with murder in its eyes. Yes, all was very peaceful indeed.
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Once upon a time, a boss was cleaning up his cafe after a long but rewarding day. Taking stock of his establishment, the boss was acutely aware of how much he had done in such a short time. Adorning the walls were beautiful works of art for sale. The place was steeped in aromas of exotic coffees and herbal teas harvested in distant lands. The falafel fryers were still cooling in the kitchen and the last wisps of their culinary delights could still be picked out by the trained nose. These sweet scents only enhanced the air of tranquility one felt when strolling through the cafe and art gallery.
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Once upon a time a Boss was rubbing elbows with the rich and famous. While it might have seemed like typical glam and glitz, the Boss was interested in much more than mere socialites. It was rumored that a rare gem would soon be exchanging hands… and he was interested in making sure it was exchanged into HIS hands.
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Once upon a time a great city stood at the center of a tropical island. Its leader was unkind, but effective, and life there was simple. But one day an army of zombies approached the city. Its walls were mighty, but eventually the city fell to the undead horde. The coastal city of Innsmouth soon met a similar fate.