Brainstorming post #1:

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Posit an enchanted forest that hasn't had a good caretaker for a while. Odd enchantments begin to build up in little tangles of strange and often hazardous magic. So far we've seen a harp of bone that drowns people and a possessed sacrifical tree, as well as various talking animals (particularly wild pig sisters), a witch with a house on chicken legs, and a weaver of fates.

What else would you find that ought to be dealt with or neutralized to make the place safe for passers-by? All suggestions welcome.

(and next year... I totally want to start a tradition of having a hallowe'en party/NaNo kick off. Also, if anybody else is on the NaNo forums who I haven't got on my "buddies" list yet, do let me know who you are!)