-The Path-

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Relieved, you step outside and are glad to have finally passed the gate. You breathe in the air deeply and, surprisingly, it tastes soft and magical. A smile spreads across your face and you adjust your rucksack. Your gaze falls once again on the gate that caused you some difficulties, but which you were able to overcome. A feeling of strength spreads through you before you explore your new surroundings.

A long, seemingly endless dirt track opens up in front of you. You can't see its end, but it seems to lead directly to a mountain that rises up deserted on the flatland. Apparently you are supposed to take this path. You are absolutely certain that it will be a long and tiring walk and could take half a day, if not a whole day, to get to the foot of the mountain.

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A sound of steady exhaling and inhaling now catches your attention. You recognize a merchant standing with some horses at the wall you just climbed over. Perhaps he can sell or lend you some horses?

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Now you have to make a decision.

- Go to section 21 if you want to approach the trader.

- If you want to set off directly, go to section 22.