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10 = "You stare out over an astonishing view, famous throughout Avernum. The south end of this huge cave is a fuming, active crater, glowing with fresh magma. The middle of the cavern is occupied by a large natural spring, feeding a dark, steaming lake.";
11 = "The water from the lake flows south, and, when it hits the lava, shrouds the cavern in an eternal veil of thick steam. The steam aids the growth of an astonishing variety of mold, fungus, and other plant life.";
12 = "Geothermal activity makes most of Avernum very humid and sulfurous, but that is nothing compared to the massive, natural steam cooker before you.";
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16 = "In one wall of the lava tube, you find a collection of small, rough gemstones. There may be a rich mine here one day. The rocks are too crude to be worth bothering with now, though one crystal glitters temptingly.";
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18 = "You hear human voices nearby. You can't see where they're coming from. They sound worried. It's hard to hear what they are saying, but a male voice says, _That soldier destroyed the Totem Tunnels. I'm not going to take the risk._";
19 = "You hear a muttering of assent, followed by the sounds of booted feet moving away quickly. Then all is quiet.";
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22 = "Here by the lake, you enter a permanent caravan stop. This collection of tents and huts is a popular resting place for the many merchants passing through this area.";
23 = "Normally, the merchants don't welcome visitors. However, in these dangerous times, soldiers are always welcome. Over mushroom ale, you hear tales of fast, deadly Empire raids in this area coming from a fort nobody is able to find.";
24 = "You spend an entertaining night in the company of kindred spirits. You even get some sleep. The next morning, before you depart, one of the caravans offers you the chance to buy some supplies.";
25 = "You return to the oasis. Some of the merchants remember your earlier visit, and they welcome you in for drinks and stories. Do you want to shop again?";
26 = "During your discussions, you mention that you found and destroyed the hidden Empire fort. They are incredibly grateful. One of the shopkeepers is so relieved that, against every instinct in his being, he gives you a gift. It's a scroll.";
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28 = "Back here, in one of the less frolicked-in corners of the gremlins' glade, you find a healthy patch of valuable potion-making herbs.";
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30 = "It's very worrying that you have met a group of Empire soldiers here, so deep inside the lands of Avernum. You wonder where their base is. They didn't have much food on them, so they must have a camp near here.";
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34 = "You return to the patch of herbs. None of the leaves or buds is ripe enough for alchemical use. In order not to overpick the patch, you decide to leave it alone. Come back later.";
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36 = "There is a group of gremlins in this cavern. They are running maniacally back and forth, screeching and howling.";
37 = "When they see you, they run up to you. _You! You're here to steal our ingredients! Go away! Go away!_ Then they decide not to wait for you to leave on your own ...";
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39 = "You meet a group of merchants. They have four carts, filled with military supplies and pulled by defanged and declawed giant lizards.";
40 = "You try to trade with them, but they don't stop. _Sorry,_ their leader says. _Since the barriers came down, we've been struggling to catch up. Go to the oasis, at the east side of the lake. You can buy supplies there._";
41 = "Then they move on. They all look like they need some sleep. Especially the lizards.";
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43 = "You meet a band of your fellow soldiers of Avernum. As hard a time as you've been having lately, these people look like it's been worse for them. ";
44 = "Their armor has been repaired many times, and it's charred too, as if they've been bombarded with spells or fire breath. The soldiers will probably get more and more worn the closer to the front you get.";
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46 = "The captain of this patrol group hails you. _Greetings, friends. You should beware. There is a hidden Empire outpost somewhere in this area. We've been looking for them for months, and no luck. Be careful._";
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48 = "The captain of this patrol group hails you. _Greetings, friends. You should beware. There is a hidden Empire outpost somewhere in this area._ You respond that you know, because you destroyed it.";
49 = "The soldiers look both awed and profoundly relieved. _Thank you, friends. You've done us a great service._ They move on, much happier than they've been in months.";
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