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Part One: The Adventurers! Tomas knew he should have trusted his first instinct when it came to Kalen. But his friend Rafael had argued that they really could use a Wizard. And Kalen was the only one that the group could find who was willing to journey with them to the ruined keep. So against his reservations, they'd allowed him to join them. Kalen didn't look like much, to be honest. He was of average height, scrawny, and wore ill-fitting clothing that had obviously been darned and patched many times. Not yet 18 winters old, the young mage had shaggy brown hair in desperate need of a trim, and bright green eyes that were always looking about in wonderment. Honestly, he looked more like a country bumpkin than a wizard, but he lugged tomes of magic with him everywhere he went, and carried a magical wand “for emergencies”. Three days out from Waterdeep, however, Tomas learned to fear that magic item. They had been set upon by bandits while Kalen was on watch. Reasonably

A week had passed since the incident in the study, and Amber had been on her best behavior, not once giving her parents any reason to worry. Flaky and Fliqpy watched her play in the yard, her laughter ringing through the air as she chased after a butterfly. They couldn't help but smile at her innocence, their hearts swelling with love and pride. The days grew longer and warmer as summer approached, and with it came the town's annual picnic. The event was a highlight of the year, where families from all over Happy Tree Town gathered to eat, play games, and enjoy each other's company. Amber's excitement was palpable; she could hardly contain her energy as she bounced around the house, her little tail waving like a flag. Flaky had packed a basket with all of Amber's favorites: juicy berries, crunchy nuts, and a few special treats she had baked herself. Fliqpy checked and rechecked his emergency bag, ensuring he had everything he needed to keep their family safe, a habit that had never