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You decide to change direction and increase speed. Shortly your limbs feel weary and your feet begin to drag. The heat of the sun is almost unbearable. You look over your shoulder and, to your amazement, the figure has disappeared. You gaze over the featureless grassy plain: where could he be hidden? You are beginning to suffer from heat exhaustion: lose 1 ENDURANCE point. Your present course is taking you far from anywhere you want to go.

If you wish to head in the direction of the fortress city of Shadaki, turn to 14.

If you wish to head south, towards the lands of the Army of the Freedom Guild, turn to 36.