The Tournament of Shadows
The annual combat tournament has a new rule—fighters' shadows battle while they stand still. Wounds to shadows appear on bodies. Some shadows fight dirty, others refuse to fight at all. When a champion's shadow wins but the fighter collapses dead, panic spreads. Investigate who changed the rules, why shadows are conscious, and whether to stop the tournament or let the shadows finally have their say.
Suggested NPCs
Mirabelle Brightforge
- Human
- Female
- Adult
Role
- Occupation
- Beast veterinarian
Character
- Motivation
- Hoarding water for a drought only they can see coming
- Personality
- Warm and welcoming
- Background
- Artisan known for exceptional craftsmanship
Details
- Quirk
- Insists on walking the high side of the street
- Speaking style
- Trailing off mid-thought
- Private fear
- Happy endings they do not deserve
- Secret
- Knows the king's true name and will not speak it
- Signature item
- Brass key that warms near hidden doors