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You pull aside the mouldering tapestry that covers the arch, and you discover a tunnel that leads to Xaol’s private chambers. The walls, ceiling, and floor are all constructed from dull volcanic stone, and several pieces of black wooden furniture are scattered haphazardly around the room. Beside a heavy wooden door there stands an ebony bookshelf that is filled with stoppered vials. Carefully you rest Lone Wolf down upon a divan before you examine the individual contents of these glass containers.

If you possess Herbmastery, turn to 234.

If you do not, turn to 130.