16

When you agree to the paltry price of 20 Nobles, the old man brightens visibly. He hands you the 20 jade stones and you place them in the pocket of your robe. Mark these on your Action Chart.

You try to coax some information from him and ask about the legend of the Lost Tribe of Lara. However, he is reluctant to talk, looking away from you and shifting uneasily from one foot to the other, seemingly anxious to be gone.

‘Try the Inn of the Laughing Moon at the end of yonder street,’ he mutters finally. ‘You’ll find plenty of traveller’s talk there.’

Following the direction of his finger, you see a dark, narrow street leading from the harbour area. When you turn back to face him, you find that you are alone. The old man has disappeared into the night.

If you want to enter the narrow street, turn to 200.

If you would rather explore the harbour front, turn to 100.