[All Patrons] Just Passing Through: Rapids (Patreon)

Nestled beside a raging river, the village of Rapids presents a tableau of rustic charm offset by a sense of constant movement. Thatched-roof cottages and wooden buildings line the dusty roads, their inhabitants going about their daily chores with a sense of urgency that matches the river's ceaseless flow. The village is a waypoint along Alaric's Path, a major thoroughfare that leads to the capital city of Thundertop Vale. This adds a layer of diversity to the populace, as travelers, traders, and messengers frequently pass through, adding their own tempo to the village's bustling rhythms.

Recently, however, the village has been troubled by more than the river's roar. Residents speak in hushed tones about the kobolds that have been pilfering from the outskirts of the settlement. Livestock and belongings have gone missing, and guards have been posted, putting the whole community on edge. This issue compounds the growing concern about the sudden decrease in fish in the river, which has hit the heart of the village's livelihood—the bustling fish market. Once a thriving nexus of commerce, the market now holds an air of desperation as fishermen return with meager catches.

To the east end of the community, a large stone chapel known as the Whitewater Temple stands beside a well-maintained graveyard, its steeple reaching high as though in silent prayer for better days. Unbeknownst to the villagers, the temple's high priest, Father Eamon, is secretly a necromancer who has been conducting vile experiments in the tombs below. 

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