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	Dressed in the plain green tunic, breeches, and cloak 
Š	of a Kai journeyman, you return to the Vault of the 
Š	Sun at midnight as ordered. Lone Wolf approves of 
Š	your appearance and commends you for your 
Š	determination to succeed. He is confident he has 
Š	chosen the right Grand Master to fulfil this vital 
Š	mission. He opens a concealed portal in the wall of 
Š	the chamber and he motions you to follow him as he 
Š	steps through into a torchlit tunnel which lies 
Š	beyond. This secret passage passes under the walls of 
Š	the monastery and emerges at a clearing in the 
Š	surrounding Fryelund forest. Here await a party of 
Š	men and horses - elite troopers from King Ulnar's 
Š	Court Cavalry Regiment. Lone Wolf bids you good luck 
Š	and godspeed as you climb into the saddle of a 
Š	chestnut mare and, with a proud salute, you bid 
Š	farewell to your leader before galloping away with 
Š	the horsemen along a moonlit forest track.

	Your bodyguard of King's troopers have orders to 
Š	ensure that you reach Holmgard harbour swiftly and 
Š	safely; they know nothing about your mission. You 
Š	ride all night and enter the capital shortly after 
Š	dawn, whereupon you are escorted through the 
Š	awakening streets to the harbour where 'ιThe Pride of 
Š	Sommerlundι', an armed caravel, is moored alongside 
Š	the stone quay. From its mainmast flies a red flag 
Š	emblazoned with a golden galleon and a five-pointed 
Š	crown. It is the Holmgard ensign, the flag of this 
Š	city's trading fleet. As you rein your mare to a 
Š	halt, you cast your eyes along the ship's deck and 
Š	note that it is equipped with several light swivel 
Š	cannon mounted upon the gunwales. It is uncommon for 
Š	traders to be armed, even those that venture 
Š	regularly into the Kuri Sea which is notorious for 
Š	its brigands and pirate raiders. Your voyage is 
Š	destined to traverse these perilous waters and so the 
Š	unexpected sight of the ship's guns comes as a 
Š	welcome surprise.
	
	A bristle-bearded first mate called Paoll	is on dawn 
Š	watch and he beckons you to come aboard. Your cavalry 
Š	escort, having delivered you safely to the quay, now 
Š	bid you a safe voyage and depart from the harbour 
Š	with your horse in tow. Paoll welcomes you and offers 
Š	to show you to your cabin. He says that the ship's 
Š	master, Captain Raker, is still ashore after having 
Š	spent last night celebrating at the Good Cheer Inn. 
Š	He says he was due back at dawn, yet he does not 
Š	appear to be particularly concerned by his absence. 
Š	It is not uncommon for Captain Raker to be late back 
Š	from shore leave, especially when he and his crew are 
Š	to embark on a long voyage. Paoll tells you not to 
Š	worry and says that Raker should be back within the 
Š	hour.


	If you wish to wait on board for Captain Raker to 
Š	return, turn to  β311β

	If you decide to go and look for him at the Good 
Š	Cheer Inn, turn to  β88β