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You ride to an overturned wagon that lies within thirty yards of the river’s edge. To the wide-eyed astonishment of the three soldiers who are sheltering here from a hail of naphtha and crossbow bolts, you leap from your horse and sprint headlong towards the river. The moment you hit the freezing water, you stay submerged and swim to the opposite bank. Once there, you make use of the corpses that litter the shoreline to conceal your presence while you observe the enemy trenches.

The Eldenoran assault troopers are well dug in. Furthermore, they are aided by a Cener Druid who occupies a nearby trench. He is peering through what, at first glance, appears to be a giant magnifying glass.

If you possess Assimilance and have attained the rank of Grand Thane, turn to 320.

If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, turn to 207.