A Road Through the Forest                              -      -      -
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  You wander along a dusty path that winds its way through Rune Forest.
The pine trees and oak trees which grow by the side of the road cast a
shadow upon it, although the sky has not been completely blocked from view.
Shards of light penetrate through gaps in the leafy branches, illuminating
the path.  A green river bank lies to the south, the road continues to the
west and east from here.  
Sombar the wandering philosopher is here.
Sombar bows before you.

(Mount: 614st)
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 A Granite Bridge                                       -      -      -
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  You are standing at one end of a narrow granite bridge which overlooks
Rune River.  Before you is a fast flowing stretch of the river, carrying
fallen branches and debris downstream.  Leaves from the trees which line the
river bank drift gently downwards and some are carried away with the wind.
The road leads to the west over a granite bridge and to the east through the
forest.  You could climb down from here onto a green river bank.  

(Mount: 613st)
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 A Granite Bridge                                       -      -      -
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  You are standing on the end of a narrow granite bridge which overlooks
Rune River.  Beneath you is a fast flowing stretch of the river, carrying
fallen branches and debris downstream.  Leaves from the trees which line the
river bank drift gently downwards and some are carried away with the wind.
In the water you see a few shifting colors and realize it is fish fighting
their way upstream but seeming to stay in the same spot.  Several of the
fish are fairly large and would make an excellent dinner.  
A docile badger is here, yawning with boredom.
A playful otter is here, thumping his tail against some nearby rocks.
A samurai duck stands here, guarding the bridge.

(Mount: 612st)
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A samurai duck bows before you.
A samurai duck says, 'Your soul is pure my friend, you may pass.'
For sparing the life of the Samurai Duck, the Powers have granted thee a Mark.
You have been granted the Mark of Truth!
You gain 20,000 experience points!
You gain 49 practices!