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You pull open the parlour door and observe half a dozen Eldenoran guards, and a hunting dog, searching among the barrels that are stacked in the yard.

‘What’s going on?’ you call out, much to Delissa’s surprise.

‘We’re looking for an enemy spy,’ retorts one of the soldiers.

‘He’s dressed as a cavalry scout,’ says another. ‘Have you seen or heard anything unusual tonight?’

‘No,’ you reply. ‘The storm has kept us awake. We’ve heard nothing o’er that.’

The guards appear satisfied with your account and they call off their search of the yard. They are moving towards the rear gate to continue their search elsewhere, when suddenly their dog comes bounding up the steps towards the parlour. It sits on the top step and begins to whine loudly.

If you possess Animal Mastery, turn to 233.

If you do not possess this Discipline, turn to 20.