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At dusk on the tenth day of your quest, you experience your first sight of the magnificent city of Port Bax. Like a diamond set in the green velvet shore, the towers of the city glimmer in the pale light of a waxing moon. To the north is the harbour and the formidable war fleet of the Durenese navy. To the east, beyond the moss-covered city wall, stretches the forest of Durenor. And there, on the crest of a hill, stands a castle tall and proud, the crowning glory of this beautiful port.

You enter Port Bax through an unguarded gate in the green city wall, and make your way through the darkening streets towards the harbour.

As you turn into a tree-lined avenue, you notice the wide stone steps of a domed building to your right. You stop to read the brass plaque.

CITY HALL

Despite the late hour, the main doors are open.

If you have the Kai Discipline of Tracking, turn to 252.

If you wish to enter the city hall, turn to 84.

If you wish to continue on your way towards the harbour, turn to 191.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.