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Session seed: the bell beneath the lake
A system-neutral mystery you can adapt to a short tabletop session.
Opening scene
At dusk, a familiar village bell rings from under the water. A ferryman refuses to make the final crossing, and the oldest map shows a street where the lake now sits.
Three clues
Fresh rope lies beside an unused jetty. A child recognizes the rhythm as a festival tune. The bell falls silent whenever the lighthouse turns toward the village.
An open decision
The bell could be a warning, a message, or a decoy. Decide what the people involved want, then let the party choose how to investigate.