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Stoically, you begin the difficult trek westwards through this dense timberland, following the tracks left behind by Magnaarn’s troops. At dusk you reach the forest’s edge and stare out across an open expanse of bare, snow-covered plain. There is no cover to be had here, but at least the approaching darkness will help keep you hidden from hostile eyes.

As you emerge from the trees, by chance you notice something half-buried in the undergrowth. A closer look reveals it to be a large Drakkarim backpack. You flip open the buckles to search it and discover it contains the following items:

• Bow
• 2 Arrows
• Enough food for 2 Meals
• Potion of Alether (increases COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for duration of one combat only)
• Bottle of Wine
• Bowstring

If you wish to keep any of these items, remember to adjust your Action Chart accordingly.

To continue your trek, turn to 103.