Dagan is desperate to find the treasure of Virenor to reclaim his family's honor and wealth. Bereft of all options, he journeys to the Learned Man, who holds all the illusive knowledge of the world. The Learned Man happens to be a spirit who trades in stories.  Dagan will pay any price to find the treasure of Virenor. But knowledge is never without cost. This is a short story for the January 2025 Community Magazine Contenst. Each Chapter will be around 2.5 - 3K words.