"I too think the box is the key Henry but the swirling darkness convinced me that its outside of my capabilities. If you or one of the other magic users want to try, go ahead.""I lack the skills to track the perpetrators of this atrocity as well, but I will help you check the tents just in case. Yet I still believe this silver book or box is the key."
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(Dungeons & Dragons)
Rulebook featuring "high magic" options, including a host of new spells.