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A lean, intimidating man dressed in expensive silk clothing watches you carefully as you approach him. "Stop right there, that is close enough." He speaks with an accent that originates from the deserts of Barrea. "I am Alundar, Sovereign Supreme of the Astral Range. As you do not appear to be a spice trader, I assume you have come to seek passage through my lands, correct?"
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"I would like to inquire about passage."
"You would like to 'inquire about passage'? That is an odd way of stating your reason for trespassing on my land. You are either a traveler who has come prepared to pay the necessary toll, or you are an unwelcome vagrant. The toll for passing through my territory is 2000 gold, and the toll for vagrancy is death."
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"That seems like a lot of gold just to pass over the mountains."
Alundar's face reddens with ire. He crosses his arms and clenches his teeth, tensing the muscles in his jaw. He looks you up and down, and finally speaks: "Ah, I understand! You are a refugee from Wylderan. I hear that the Goblins have started their invasion which has made life unpleasant for many. This will not be a problem. I give a special price for refugees: 4000 gold. This is the toll for cowardly mongrels who flee their homes." <pb>Alundar places his hand on the hilt of the large sword around his waist and glares at you with disdain.
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"2000 is acceptable, your Supremacy." [Give 2000 gold]
You hand over 2000 gold to Alundar and he seems pleased. "Very well, you now have my blessing. I will give you a pass that you can show my guards and they will let you through the gate. As for what you expect to find in Fandugan- you will likely be disappointed." <pb>Alundar smiles condescendingly as he hands you a small parchment.
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"I have come to trade, actually."
Alundar crosses his arms and throws you a look of both suspicion and contempt. "Look at me!" he says with a booming voice. "I am surrounded by gold and silk; the air in my home is filled with exotic spices from the far reaches of Eschalon, and I have an army of loyalists at my call. And you...you are dressed as a second-rate grave robber and smell as if you are in need of a bath. What could you possibly have to trade that would elicit even the smallest bit of curiosity from me?"
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"I am here to end your tyranny and free your prisoners."
Alundar releases a snort that accompanies the smile on his face. Another snicker quickly turns into a chuckle, and like a snowball rolling down a hill, finally grows into full, unbound laughter. <pb>Wiping tears away from his eyes, he finally speaks. "Yours is going to be the head I look at when I need a bit of a cheer-up!"
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"I have brought you the head of your enemy!" [Pull out Akadai Kingspawn Head]
Alundar appears puzzled at first, but after looking it over soon realizes whose head you have. "This is the wretched frog king of Mirkland, yes? Ha ha!" Alundar appears genuinely happy, a mood that is probably rare for him. "I know exactly where I will mount this! Everyone will know there is not a king or peasant in all of Eschalon who can insult the great Alundar and live!" <pb>"Alright, you've done it- you have truly surprised me. What can I do for you now?"
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"I have brought you the head of your enemy!" [Pull out Akadai Withered Head]
Alundar appears puzzled as he examines the withered head. "What is this?"
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"Perhaps we've gotten off to a bad start..."

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"Uh, yes, 4000 seems fair." [Give 4000 gold]
You hand over 4000 gold to Alundar and he seems pleased. "There, now you have my blessing. That was easy, wasn't it? I will give you a pass that you can show my guards and they will let you through the gate. As for what you expect to find in Fandugan- you will likely be disappointed."
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"After I cut your throat and take your gold, I'll be sure to leave a few coins with your corpse to pay for your burial!"
Alundar draws a dagger and lunges at you!
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"Actually, I was hoping to speak with one of your prisoners. It will only be a short visit."
Alundar looks suspicious. "One of my prisoners? Who?"
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"Karamiklan."
Alundar seems taken back. "You wish to speak with Karamiklan? This is not a request I would grant even my most trusted lieutenant. What is it you wish to speak with him about?"
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"My business is my own, but I only seek wisdom that he is said to possess. Have I not earned your trust by bringing you the head of your enemy?"
Alundar pauses, looking at the stinking head lying at his feet. "I suppose so, stranger. Alright, I shall grant you five minutes with Karamiklan but not a second longer. If you attempt anything foolish, I will set my entire army upon you to cut you into scraps for my dogs."
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"Thank you, great Alundar."
Alundar walks into his living quarters and pulls a lever, opening the nearby steel doors to his dungeon. He doesn't say a word to you when he returns; he simply nods and motions to the open doors.
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"It is the head of the Akadai Kingspawn. I claimed it myself and brought it all the way here, just for you."
Alundar remains unconvinced. "It is clearly the head of a Kingspawn, but it is not fresh. It is withered and is perhaps decades old. Are you trying to make a fool of me?"
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"I assure you, it was freshly severed only days ago. The cold, arid climate of these majestic mountains has dried it."
Alundar continues to examine it, and finally seems convinced that you are speaking the truth. "Very well then, it is a celebration! You have brought me the head of my enemy and I am very pleased." Alundar appears genuinely happy, a mood that is probably rare for him. "I know exactly where I will mount this. Everyone will know there is not a king or peasant in all of Eschalon who can insult the great Alundar and live!" <pb>"You said you have brought this to me as a trade. What is it that you want in return?"
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"Actually, I was hoping to speak with one of your prisoners. It will only be a short visit."
Alundar looks suspicious. "One of my prisoners? Who?"
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"Karamiklan."
Alundar seems taken back. "You wish to speak with Karmaklan? This is not a request I would grant even my most trusted lieutenant. What is it you wish to speak with him about?"
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"My business is my own, but I only seek wisdom that he is said to possess. Have I not earned your trust by bringing you the head of your enemy?"
Alundar pauses, looking at the withered head lying at his feet. "I suppose so, stranger. Alright, I shall grant you five minutes with Karamiklan but not a second longer. If you attempt anything foolish, I will set my entire army upon you to cut you into scraps for my dogs."
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"Thank you, great Alundar."
Alundar walks into his living quarters and pulls a lever, opening the nearby steel doors to his dungeon. He doesn't say a word to you when he returns; he simply nods and motions to the open doors.
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"It is your eyes that deceive you. Are you so blind that you cannot see that this is the head of your enemy?"
Alundar steps back, his face afire with rage. "You insult me in my own home? When I am through with you not even the vultures will find your flesh appealing!"
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