JoGraetz

As the evening sun dips below the horizon, casting a warm golden hue over the lands of Eldenford, you, the Lord of Castle Fungeon, decide to visit the local tavern in Maidenvale. The tavern, a bustling hub of village life, is a place where ale flows freely, and tales taller than the castle towers are spun. After an evening of listening to the villagers' stories and enjoying the hearty menu, you prepare for your journey back to Castle Fungeon. The path from the tavern winds through a stretch of open countryside before skirting the edge of the ominous forest known for sheltering The Velvet Shadows. As you ride, the tranquility of the evening is shattered by the sight of a carriage, abandoned by the roadside. The horses are nowhere to be seen, and the contents of the carriage are gone, a clear sign of a bandit attack. Approaching cautiously, you discover two young women, Ashley and Hannah, huddled together amidst the wreckage. They are shaken but unharmed, explaining through tremulous