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By the time you return to Bazan’s encampment the dancing and the music have ended, and the Khea-khan has retired to his tent to sleep. One of Bazan’s personal bodyguards directs you to your own tent and bids you goodnight.

Shortly before dawn, you are awoken by one of Bazan’s servant girls. She prepares for you a hot bath with scented oils, and while you are bathing she brings you a platter of cold meats and exotic fruits. When the time comes you feel a little sad to have to leave Rakholi, but you know that you must continue the journey to Tazhan without delay.

Bazan and all of his servants turn out to bid the caravan farewell. As parting gifts, he presents the Khea-khan with a pair of magnificent horses, both prime Lissanian stallions. He also pledges to do everything in his power to delay the enemy until the caravan reaches Tazhan, and he vows to join with the New Kingdom armies upon the Khea-khan’s return to Chai. Kau-Doshin conveys to him Xo-lin’s thanks, and then you set off on the three-day journey to the ruined city of Zanaza.

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