Adventure Hook

As you wander through the deep forest, you soon meet a familiar face, who treats you to a meal in exchange for willing ears. The mentor of one of the player characters waits until most of the crowds have drawn away from you before telling you any news beyond small talk. Finally, the tale begins.

Recently, there has been unexplained deaths among the local nobility. This obviously has many locals concerned. Rumors say it is the work of a brilliant and ruthless assassin, but none know the truth. It's up to you to get to the bottom of the controversy and learn what it means for all the folk and lands around local swamps and marshes. In exchange for your aid, you'll gain your armor improved or upgraded (magical) as well as additional accolades as heroes of local swamps and marshes