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A large force of Forlonian cavalry is heading south. Based on information brought back from a tracker, the adventurers carrying the artifact are apparently moving toward the Zolan Range. Near the rear of the seemingly disorganized ranks, two cavaliers discuss their plans...


"I can't wait until we find them, and see for ourselves what makes the artifact so important."

"I wouldn't be so eager. There's something about the Seer that I don't like... I don't trust him. I'm not so sure that we really want the artifact that we are seeking."

"Oh, come on. If it's so powerful, we can use it to finally bring an end to Aderon and their arrogance."

"At what cost?"

"Will you relax? The Seer has been right so far."

"That's what worries me. Don't you see it? The Seer, whoever he is, has effectively taken control of Forlon. As long as he is right, our forces do as he says. Whose to say that he isn't manipulating us? That he is ensuring that his own predictions come true, so we fall further and further into his plan?"

"That's ridiculous! Who do you think he is?"

"Maybe a Valeron."

"What's wrong with that? They fought on our side in the war against Pompelus."

"History is more complicated than you think."

"Fine, see it as you will. I'm heading back to my position."

"You do that."