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 Unmistakable in the bright light of day, the black and grey uniform of the Ranger can mean only one thing. The soldier is a Ranger of the Watch, and such men have no duty other than to hunt down the enemies of Kalborea. In his haste he can be neither a messenger nor a scout sent to find you for some unknown purpose. If you have come to his attention it is only because he means to kill you.
Turning Pallenten away from the Kalborean you consider what you should do. You could try and outrun him, but Pallenten has been at the gallop for some time and you do not know how fresh the Ranger's mount may be. It would be a mistake to try and outdistance this attacker without knowing you have the reserves needed to maintain the chase. There is however, another option.
Long experience has shown you that the Rangers of the Watch are effective and efficient warriors, trained for the open grasslands and high mountain passes of their frontier duties. They do not however, traverse the Faerron Marshes willingly, preferring to keep to the wider paths that cross the central marshlands. It is a truth well known to all on the frontier that the Marshes are the domain of many beasts, and all are predators that lay quietly in wait for those unsuspecting enough to pass within their reach. If you are lucky enough you should be able to lose the Ranger in the maze of meres and bogs that spread as a patchwork across the marshes. If you are luckier you will also find your own way out alive.
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If you wish to lose the Ranger within the marshes turn to section 576. If you would rather stand your ground and fight, turn to section 517.
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Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
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