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You place the Oede herb upon the stone bridge and step back. At first the vaxeler is a suspicious and frightened--nobody has dared to enter his cave for many years. But when he recognizes the golden leaves of the Oede herb, he breaks down, weeping tears of joy.

'May the Majhan bless you--may you live in eternal peace,' he cries, his feeble voice brimming over with emotion. 'How can I ever repay this kindness?'

If you wish to question the vaxeler about Tipasa the Wanderer, turn to 356.

If you wish to leave the cave and press on towards Ikaresh, turn to 281.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.