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You stare in awe at the variety of merchandise. Silk and spices from the opulent bazaars of Vassagonia; jewels from the mines of Bor; the finest weapons and armour from the smithies of Durenor; furs from the Brumalmarc of Kalte; cloth from Cloeasia; and all kinds of food and drink cover the tables.

Near the centre of the trading post you notice that the prices are displayed on large pieces of stretched vellum. One of the signs in particular catches your eye:

- Swords 4 Gold Crowns each
- Daggers 2 Gold Crowns each
- Broadswords 6 Gold Crowns each
- Spears 5 Gold Crowns each
- Fine Foods 2 Gold Crowns per Meal
- Gold Rings 8 Gold Crowns each
- Fur Blankets 3 Gold Crowns each
- Backpacks 1 Gold Crown each

If you have enough money, you may purchase any of the above Items. When you have concluded your purchases, you may leave the trading post by a side exit.

Turn to 245.

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