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You gather some branches, put them in a pile, and light them. Despite the damp, they catch easily. A twinkle in the wizard's eye tells you your fire-making skills are not the reason.

From a small brown pack, he produces some jerky and a large flask of water. This guy, ot occurs to you, is handy. He hands you a generous ration and warms his hands in front of the dancing flames.

His eyes are burning with jovial curiosity. "I have an adventure in mind. The outcome of which is of most deperate importance."

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