Labyrinth<br/><br/><br/>Nearly 50 years ago, a powerful sorceress one day appeared in the town of Aztrai.  With her she brought a small, pink crystal.  However this was no ordinary crystal.  Upon her arrival to the town, she went to the inn, looking for adventurers.  To her fortune she found a small group of experienced of adventurer’s and made them a proposal.<br/><br/>“This crystal in my hand is no ordinary crystal.”  The sorceress explained.  “It is a magical portal to a Labyrinth of my own design.  I will give any of you who wish to try it 5 gold crowns.  You will be safe and return safely from the Labyrinth when done.”<br/><br/>After several minutes of debate, four of the six adventurers decided to travel into the Labyrinth.  The two remaining adventurers watched as their friends were sucked into the small crystal ball.  Their amazement grew as they watched a small illusion be created over the top of the crystal, showing them their friends and the dungeon they were now in.<br/>For the next several hours, the two remaining adventurers and growing patrons of the Inn watched in amazement as the four adventurers in the Crystal ball battled orcs and trolls and other monsters as they delved deeper and deeper into the dungeon.  The sorceress, however, never even batted an eye.<br/><br/>Finally, when the adventurers had been in the orb for 8 hours, the Sorceress waved her hand, and in an instant, they materialized back in the Inn.  It took a moment for the adventurers to realize where they were, but once they did they turned their eyes towards the sorceress.<br/><br/>“Here is your gold, as agreed too.”  She said, waving her hand and causing a small pile of gold coins to appear on the table in font.  “I would also like another favour in return though.  You will receive anther 5 gold crowns each if you agree to it.  Go, and tell all of your adventure.  Tell them there will be a tournament in 6 monthes from now, where the winning adventurers will receive 1,000 gold crowns each.  It will cost 5 gold crowns or a magical item to enter the tournament.”  Slowly she placed the crystal ball back in her robes.  “Now go, and I’ll see you in 6 months.”  She gave them a mischievous smile.<br/><br/>50 years later and the town of Aztrai has become a bustling city as people flocked to it to enter the tournament which is held once a year.  Hundreds of adventurer’s have tried their hand at besting the magical Labrynth, but none have succeeded.   Their fates are left to the imagination of the city folk, and those who wish to tempt fate and enter the Labrynth.<br/><br/><br/>Your group has been assembled, first with those who know each other, then the rest after drawing numbers.  A large hall with wooden tables and sturdy chairs has been set up for your group to relax for the few hours they have before they enter the Labrynth.  Silver goblets and pitchers filled with wine, ale, and the cleanest looking water your ever seen lay on the table, while a feast of roast pork, and chicken lays before you.  There are also several small plates filled with various fruits for those who wish to eat something a little more healthy.  Half a dozen scantly clad men and woman of impressive looks hover around you, filling your drinks when they need topping up.  There is even a few private rooms as well, for other services.<br/><br/>For the moment you are strangers, but soon you will be adventuring companions on the most incredible journey you have ever been on.  One where you might end up becoming a slave, being tortured, or even killed.  But, for the time being, enjoy yourself and get to know your fellow companions.  A team is only as strong as the ties that bind it.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/>