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A fight is on the verge of breaking out when suddenly the innkeeper intervenes to break it up. You hear the distinctive metallic click of crossbows being cocked, and when you look to the taproom bar, you see the innkeeper holding two of these weapons, one in either hand.

‘I’ll drop the first man to draw a blade,’ he growls. ‘You!’ he shouts, directing his ire towards your accuser. ‘Get out, and take your friends with you.’

The one-eyed man curses under his breath, and then he turns on his heel and leaves with his motley cohorts following in his wake. You thank the innkeeper for his timely action but he does not reply. You can tell by his stony silence that he would prefer it if you and your companions left as well.

If you possess Telegnosis or Grand Pathsmanship, turn to 340.

If you possess neither of these skills, turn instead to 37.