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You decline Irian's offer and return to the tent. However, the others, having congratulated you, leave the tent and join Irian. You watch in amazement as they, too, grab handfuls of Baknar oil and smear it inside their clothing.

Later that night, you eventually get to sleep but only after plugging both nostrils with cloth. The others seem oblivious to the dreadful smell.

Turn to 134.

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