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‘Release him, my lord,’ says Banedon. The Baron, unnerved by the sudden disappearance of the magical shield and the Guildmaster’s unexpected request, takes a step backwards and reaches for his sword.

‘Have no fear,’ says Banedon, staying the Baron’s hand, ‘for we have here the real Grand Master of the Kai.’

‘How can you be so sure?’ retorts Caldar, his voice full of scepticism.

‘I’m certain,’ says Banedon, ‘yet there is one way we can be absolutely sure.’

So saying, Banedon removes from the pocket of his robe a small platinum disc which is strung upon a loop of braided cord. He approaches you and slips the cord over your head.

‘Here is proof,’ he says. ‘No agent of Naar could tolerate the touch of this goodly artefact. Banish your doubts, my lord. This man is Lone Wolf.’

(Record this Platinum Amulet, which you wear around your neck, as a Special Item on your Action Chart. You need not discard another item in its favour if you already possess the maximum number permissible.)

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