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You enter the shack and see dust-laden furniture and a clutter of spades, picks and sieves stacked in one corner. Suddenly a yellow-spotted lizard scuttles out from under the table and dashes towards you.

'It's all right,' says Shan. 'It's a Jerbokan--they're harmless.' The frightened lizard scampers past you and out through the door.

Shan begins to rummage around while telling you that the former occupants were probably jade prospectors, since the Azan River is said to carry deposits of jade, the precious stone used to make Noble pieces. He finds some appetising smoked meat and shares it equally, offering you enough food for 5 Meals. (Remember to mark these on your Action Chart.) A further search reveals nothing else of value, and you leave the shack.

Turn to 327.

Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.