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His body rolls down the stairs and comes to rest in an undignified heap near the bottom. You are loath to touch him but he may possess some useful items. Gritting your teeth you pull him over onto his back, empty his pockets, and discover the following items:

- Black Key (Special Item)
- 200 Kika (20 Gold Crowns)
- Dagger

Kika are a form of currency used in the Darklands and the Drakkarim nations. Each coin is worth one-tenth of a Gold Crown and ten Kika take up the same space as one Gold Crown in your Belt Pouch. You may take whatever items you wish but remember to adjust your Action Chart accordingly.

To continue your exploration, turn to 285.