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Trost swallows the last drop of ale and turns his head to see what is attracting your attention. He catches sight of the new passenger and begins to choke.

‘By the stars!’ he hisses. ‘It’s him … it’s Kezoor the Necromancer!’ He pulls a crumpled scroll from within his tunic and unfurls it on the table. On it is a picture of a man’s face—the cruel features bear an uncanny resemblance to those of the stranger. Beneath the picture you read:

> Notice of Death

> Kezoor the Necromancer

> Renegade Shaman of Mogaruith.
> Leader of the forbidden sect of Dazudskul.

> It is hereby proclaimed by lawful authority that in just retribution for vile acts of black sorcery perpetrated throughout the Freelands of Talestria, a bounty of Ten Thousand Lune is offered for the head of Kezoor the Necromancer.

> By order of Queen Evaine of Talestria
> MS 5060

‘This could be our chance to make a fortune,’ whispers Trost. ‘Help me take him and we’ll split the reward. Agreed?’

If you wish to help Trost attack the necromancer, turn to 65.

If you refuse to help him, turn to 224.