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You return to the counter and order the man an ale (erase either 1 Gold Crown or 1 Noble). He downs the frothing beer in one go and then wipes his mouth with a grubby handkerchief.

‘Ah, that’s done the job,’ he says. ‘Right, sir. Just you follow me. We’ll go see the captain now.’

Outside the tavern, the man turns to the right and then stops to look along the line of ships that are moored at the quayside. After a few moments he scratches his head and begins to look perplexed.

‘That’s odd. She must o’ moved. Never you mind; she’s sure to be anchored upstream.’

Slowly he spins on his heel and he beckons you to follow him as he walks off in the opposite direction, away from the quay.

If you possess Telegnosis and wish to use it, turn to 159.

If you possess Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, turn to 326.

If you possess neither of these skills, or if you choose not to use them, turn to 340.