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As the first light of dawn breaks over the eastern horizon, you scan the mist-shrouded highway for any sign of life. None of your scouts have returned, and your remaining four men are visibly anxious. With marauding bandit hordes to the north, hostile mountains to the west and a two-day ride to the nearest town to the east, your choice of action is limited.

If you wish to enter the valley by the highway, turn to 82.

If you wish to enter the valley under the cover of the forest, turn to 226.