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
Korinth Stormfang
Dragonborn Male Adult
Motivation: Winning glory in the arena
Personality: Bold and impulsive
Background: Tournament champion searching for a worthy rival
Quirk: Refuses to sit with their back to a door
Speaking style: Short, clipped sentences
Private fear: Being replaced by a stranger