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'You seek the Lorestone, do you not?' he says, in a hushed tone. 'I cannot tell you where it is, but I know a man who can. Let me ride with you to Varetta, and in return I shall take you to this man.'

Your basic Kai instincts tell you that this man speaks the truth. You nod your agreement and arrange to meet in the tavern courtyard at dawn.

Turn to 5.

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