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Message: <blockquote data-quote="TwistedMindInc" data-source="post: 3109287" data-attributes="member: 39574">Snatching up the ring, Gurrand turns it over and over in his calloused fingers. Absalom's words about competition ring true in the old Master's ears and he sighs. His shoulders sag and he suddenly looks much older and more haggard, as if he lowered the facade he was wearing when they arrived. "Perhaps that last battle clouded my mind as well as wrecked my body. You have convinced me that you are whom you say, but I fear I have made a terrible mistake." Pausing to resituate in his chair and to wet his lips. "Two days ago, another group came to me claiming to be enboys of Lady Kestrel. The leader, Doxon was his name, presented me with a ring that could be the twin of the one you possessed. It didn't feel right. I should have trusted my gut. But, I didn't. I gave them the map and they left. There is hope still for I did not tell them all I know. No one knows the exact location of the lair, and the map will only get the others so far. One thing I feel certain about is that the laid is located somewhere in the southern Storm Horns north of High Horn. I base this belief both on map, which seems to indicate that region, and a report from one of Lady Kestrel's caravan masters. He said that he spoke to a mountain man, Valan of the Peaks by name, at the Old Man's Face in Tyrluk. Supposedly, Valan knows the location of a major goblin stronghold in the mountains. That gives us a good fix on the location of Nalavara's lair. I do notknow the Valan myself, and so I thought it best not to recommend him when I cannot vouch for him, but we have little choice now." He pauses again, wiping at the sweat beading upon his forehead."The caravan master said that Valan would be willing to take interested parties to the goblin stronghold for 20 platinum pieces. Valan did not himself approach as he saw many goblins and at least one giant around the cave. I believe the caravan laid over in Tyrluk due to all the troubles on the roads lately. If you can journey to Tyrluk before the caravan leaves again and find Valan, he will take you there. I beliebve an experienced guide such as a mountain man who knows the region could be much more valuable than a mere map, but you better be on your way! Do you have any questions for me before you leave?" "OH! Also, I hear that there is an elven woman in the tavern below that has traveled the area as well. Perhaps you should stop in with her and see what information she may be able to provide you."</blockquote>

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