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‘Do not feel downhearted. Even the scholars of Garthen, when last they travelled this road, were confounded by my riddle,’ boasts the old man. ‘Now we must settle our agreement.’

From Paido he demands a large woollen blanket he carries in his Backpack, but of you he demands a Special Item. Delete from your Action Chart the Special Item that is fourth on your list. If you have less than four Special Items you must delete the last one on your list. If you have no Special Items at all, delete the first of your Backpack Items.

To continue your journey north, turn to 135.