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The innkeeper is a thin old man with only one eye. He hands you a key and points to a balcony opposite. ‘Number two, the red door,’ he says.

The other travellers each pay their one Crown, collect a key, and make their way across the crowded tavern floor towards the stairs.

‘We must make plans for tomorrow,’ says Dorier. The others all nod in agreement. ‘I suggest we meet here in the bar in one hour to decide what to do.’

As you close the red door of your room, for some unknown reason you recall the words of Captain Kelman when you left Holmgard harbour: ‘There is evil treachery at work and the enemy already has plans afoot to thwart your quest.’

An hour has nearly passed when your thoughts are disturbed by a knock at the door. It is the innkeeper and he is carrying a tray of hot food.

‘With the compliments of one of your friends,’ he says, and leaves before you can ask which one. You have not eaten today and the food smells most appetizing.

If you have the Kai Discipline of Hunting, turn to 290.

If you wish to eat the hot food put before you, turn to 36.

If you do not want to eat this food, you must eat a Meal or lose 3 ENDURANCE points and turn to 178.