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1  \section{Main Plot}  \section{Main Plot}
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3  This section covers all quests associated with the main plot.  This section covers all quests associated with the main plot.
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5  \floatstyle{boxed}  \floatstyle{boxed}
6  \newfloat{Graph}{thp}{lom}  \newfloat{Graph}{thp}{lom}
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8  \begin{Graph}  \begin{Graph}
9  \caption{v0.4 plot overview}  \caption{v0.4 plot overview}
10  \center  \center
11  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
12  \includegraphics[width=13cm]{plot.pdf}  \includegraphics[width=13cm]{plot.pdf}
13  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
14  \end{Graph}  \end{Graph}
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16  \renewcommand{\thesubsection}{\arabic{subsection}}  \renewcommand{\thesubsection}{\arabic{subsection}}
17  \subsection{Help Yetin Monks}  \subsection{Help Yetin Monks}
18  The {\sc Yetin Monastery} has been raided by Alek's brigands, in order to retrieve the Dragon egg for {\sc Albrecht of Wyvernesse}. Only {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned} has managed to escape. He has been severely wounded though, and is unable to bring help for his fellow monks, who are captives of the bandits.  The {\sc Yetin Monastery} has been raided by Alek's brigands, in order to retrieve the Dragon egg for {\sc Albrecht of Wyvernesse}. Only {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned} has managed to escape. He has been severely wounded though, and is unable to bring help for his fellow monks, who are captives of the bandits.
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20  This quest can lead Marcella on the path of her late mother more than any other of the remaining alternatives. She may meet {\sc Ella of the Green}, and in general will bring help to people instead of harm. The quest can be completed without killing.  This quest can lead Marcella on the path of her late mother more than any other of the remaining alternatives. She may meet {\sc Ella of the Green}, and in general will bring help to people instead of harm. The quest can be completed without killing.
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22  \begin{Graph}  \begin{Graph}
23  \caption{Help Yetin Monks}  \caption{Help Yetin Monks}
24  \center  \center
25  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
26  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_monks.pdf}  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_monks.pdf}
27  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
28  \end{Graph}  \end{Graph}
29    
30  \paragraph{1.1\hspace{4mm}Meet abbot}  \paragraph{1.1\hspace{4mm}Meet abbot}
31  When following the {\it Elenstroem} northwards to {\sc Uzdun'kal}, one may spot the Abbot's hiding place on a plateau across the river. The most obvious path to the hut originates at the {\sc Mountain village}, often used by shepherds and their flock. Lately, none of them have been to the plateau, as wolves haunt the area. Therefore, the abbot's presence has gone unnoticed so far.  When following the {\it Elenstroem} northwards to {\sc Uzdun'kal}, one may spot the Abbot's hiding place on a plateau across the river. The most obvious path to the hut originates at the {\sc Mountain village}, often used by shepherds and their flock. Lately, none of them have been to the plateau, as wolves haunt the area. Therefore, the abbot's presence has gone unnoticed so far.
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33  When Marcella arrives at the hut, she will find Tham wounded and near death. He tells her of the assault on the monastery, and of the brigand's captain. He can describe the man, but put no name to him. He seeks the help of Marcella to free his fellow brothers and sisters, who are captives of the brigands that hold the monastery.  When Marcella arrives at the hut, she will find Tham wounded and near death. He tells her of the assault on the monastery, and of the brigand's captain. He can describe the man, but put no name to him. He seeks the help of Marcella to free his fellow brothers and sisters, who are captives of the brigands that hold the monastery.
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35  \paragraph{1.2\hspace{4mm}Locate monastery}  \paragraph{1.2\hspace{4mm}Locate monastery}
36  When queried about bandits in the area, several people around {\sc Waste's Edge} provide rumours that the nearby monastery has been attacked. As the monks are very secretive, little is known about them and their affairs, but there have been fires at night, and some people that were travelling through the forest below the monastery reported hearing sounds as of battle.  When queried about bandits in the area, several people around {\sc Waste's Edge} provide rumours that the nearby monastery has been attacked. As the monks are very secretive, little is known about them and their affairs, but there have been fires at night, and some people that were travelling through the forest below the monastery reported hearing sounds as of battle.
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38  The path to the monastery is well hidden, but the villagers can give the general direction. As an alternative for those that spoke to {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned}, there is a small path that leads from his hut to the monastery.  The path to the monastery is well hidden, but the villagers can give the general direction. As an alternative for those that spoke to {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned}, there is a small path that leads from his hut to the monastery.
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40  \paragraph{1.3\hspace{4mm}Drug brigands}  \paragraph{1.3\hspace{4mm}Drug brigands}
41  With herbs and knowledge Marcella might obtain from {\sc Risartus Solmanus} or {\sc Ella of the Green} she may poison the brigand's water supply or food.  Depending on the mixture, they will be handicapped in battle or completely stunned. In latter case there will be no need to fight them.  With herbs and knowledge Marcella might obtain from {\sc Risartus Solmanus} or {\sc Ella of the Green} she may poison the brigand's water supply or food.  Depending on the mixture, they will be handicapped in battle or completely stunned. In latter case there will be no need to fight them.
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43  \hypertarget{free_monks}{\paragraph{1.4\hspace{4mm}Free monks}}  \hypertarget{free_monks}{\paragraph{1.4\hspace{4mm}Free monks}}
44  On freeing the surviving monks, Marcella learns of the (dragon's) egg that was taken from the monastery. {\it (How did the monks come across the egg?)}  On freeing the surviving monks, Marcella learns of the (dragon's) egg that was taken from the monastery. {\it (How did the monks come across the egg?)}
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46  The eldest of the monks will speak to Marcella and tell her that the Abbot has vanished. If Marcella already met {\sc Tham the Learned}, the monk will be relieved and ask Marcella to report to him. Otherwise, he will ask her to find him. One of the younger monks has seen him fleeing. In the direction the monk sends her, Marcella will eventually find the small trail that leads to the valley where the Abbot is hiding.  The eldest of the monks will speak to Marcella and tell her that the Abbot has vanished. If Marcella already met {\sc Tham the Learned}, the monk will be relieved and ask Marcella to report to him. Otherwise, he will ask her to find him. One of the younger monks has seen him fleeing. In the direction the monk sends her, Marcella will eventually find the small trail that leads to the valley where the Abbot is hiding.
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48  Tham the Learned will ask Marcella to find the captain of the brigands and the egg. Unless Tham has been healed already, or Marcella has the \hyperlink{heal_abbot}{medicine from Ella} with her, his death will end the conversation. Otherwise he might be able to give further clues as to the egg's nature.  Tham the Learned will ask Marcella to find the captain of the brigands and the egg. Unless Tham has been healed already, or Marcella has the \hyperlink{heal_abbot}{medicine from Ella} with her, his death will end the conversation. Otherwise he might be able to give further clues as to the egg's nature.
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50  \paragraph{1.5\hspace{4mm}Fight brigands}  \paragraph{1.5\hspace{4mm}Fight brigands}
51  Unless they are completely stunned, Marcella will have to kill the brigands at the {\sc Yetin Monastery} in order to free the imprisoned monks.  Unless they are completely stunned, Marcella will have to kill the brigands at the {\sc Yetin Monastery} in order to free the imprisoned monks.
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53  \subsection{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}  \subsection{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}
54  Once the embarrassment about {\it Fingolson}'s foolish deed has dwindled somewhat, the dwarven sense of justice is getting the upper hand. Hasn't {\sc Alek Endhelm} stolen what rightfully belongs to the Dwarves? Lord {\sc Thorig Axehaft} now faces the problem of bringing the thief to justice without drawing more attention to the unlucky incident. He decides on hiring an outsider to capture Alek with the necessary discretion.  Once the embarrassment about {\it Fingolson}'s foolish deed has dwindled somewhat, the dwarven sense of justice is getting the upper hand. Hasn't {\sc Alek Endhelm} stolen what rightfully belongs to the Dwarves? Lord {\sc Thorig Axehaft} now faces the problem of bringing the thief to justice without drawing more attention to the unlucky incident. He decides on hiring an outsider to capture Alek with the necessary discretion.
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56  This quest is the middle course between good and evil. Marcella will need some cunning and tricking to succeed against her competitors for the job. Killing is required too, but little harm is done to good people. It should be noted however that the Dwarves act rather selfishly.  This quest is the middle course between good and evil. Marcella will need some cunning and tricking to succeed against her competitors for the job. Killing is required too, but little harm is done to good people. It should be noted however that the Dwarves act rather selfishly.
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58  \begin{Graph}  \begin{Graph}
59  \caption{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}  \caption{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}
60  \center  \center
61  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
62  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_dwarves.pdf}  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_dwarves.pdf}
63  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
64  \end{Graph}  \end{Graph}
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66  \paragraph{2.1\hspace{4mm}Read posters}  \paragraph{2.1\hspace{4mm}Read posters}
67  Around {\sc Waste's Edge}, posters inform that the Lord of Uzdun'kal seeks for adventurers to accomplish an unspecified task. Interested people should meet {\sc Ynar Hammerhand} for further details at the {\it Redwyne Inn}.  Around {\sc Waste's Edge}, posters inform that the Lord of Uzdun'kal seeks for adventurers to accomplish an unspecified task. Interested people should meet {\sc Ynar Hammerhand} for further details at the {\it Redwyne Inn}.
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69  \paragraph{2.2\hspace{4mm}Convince Guards}  \paragraph{2.2\hspace{4mm}Convince Guards}
70  If Marcella does not care to talk to {\sc Ynar Hammerhand}, or cannot convince him to let her participate, she may try to talk her way past the Dwarves that guard the entrance to the deeper levels of {\sc Uzdun'kal}. This will be more difficult than convincing Ynar, but it gives Marcella a second chance if she upset him.  If Marcella does not care to talk to {\sc Ynar Hammerhand}, or cannot convince him to let her participate, she may try to talk her way past the Dwarves that guard the entrance to the deeper levels of {\sc Uzdun'kal}. This will be more difficult than convincing Ynar, but it gives Marcella a second chance if she upset him.
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72  \paragraph{2.3\hspace{4mm}Convince Ynar}  \paragraph{2.3\hspace{4mm}Convince Ynar}
73  If Marcella has read the dwarvish posters, she may talk to {\sc Ynar Hammerhand} about that topic. Otherwise it will take some persuasion before Ynar reveals his affairs. In any case, he does not think that Marcella would fulfil the Dwarves' requirements. Only with much effort, she will be able to convince him. She needs to be careful not to upset him, though.  If Marcella has read the dwarvish posters, she may talk to {\sc Ynar Hammerhand} about that topic. Otherwise it will take some persuasion before Ynar reveals his affairs. In any case, he does not think that Marcella would fulfil the Dwarves' requirements. Only with much effort, she will be able to convince him. She needs to be careful not to upset him, though.
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75  Once Ynar deems her suitable, he will hand out a letter that will get her past the guards of {\sc Uzdun'kal} without trouble.  Once Ynar deems her suitable, he will hand out a letter that will get her past the guards of {\sc Uzdun'kal} without trouble.
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77  \paragraph{2.4\hspace{4mm}Succeed at audition}  \paragraph{2.4\hspace{4mm}Succeed at audition}
78  Several Rangers and other folk have followed the call of the Dwarves. Before one of them will finally be assigned the quest, they'll have to undergo a number of tests, so that the best of them may be determined. With a bit of luck, and possibly some tricking, Marcella can win that test. {\it (The exact procedure of the test needs to be thought of yet.)} If she fails, she may still try to capture Alek for the Dwarves, but she won't get any further help from them.  Several Rangers and other folk have followed the call of the Dwarves. Before one of them will finally be assigned the quest, they'll have to undergo a number of tests, so that the best of them may be determined. With a bit of luck, and possibly some tricking, Marcella can win that test. {\it (The exact procedure of the test needs to be thought of yet.)} If she fails, she may still try to capture Alek for the Dwarves, but she won't get any further help from them.
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80  Lord {\sc Thorig Axehaft} will tell her of the business with {\it Bjarn Fingolson}, {\sc Alek Endhelm} and the Catseyes, although Marcella might have heard some vague rumours in {\sc Waste's Edge} already. The Dwarves aren't after the Catseyes, which were of low quality anyway, but they want to get hold of Endhelm, to put him to trial and to just punishment. Unfortunately, Lord Axehaft does not know about Alek's whereabouts, but he advises Marcella to ask around at Waste's Edge.  Lord {\sc Thorig Axehaft} will tell her of the business with {\it Bjarn Fingolson}, {\sc Alek Endhelm} and the Catseyes, although Marcella might have heard some vague rumours in {\sc Waste's Edge} already. The Dwarves aren't after the Catseyes, which were of low quality anyway, but they want to get hold of Endhelm, to put him to trial and to just punishment. Unfortunately, Lord Axehaft does not know about Alek's whereabouts, but he advises Marcella to ask around at Waste's Edge.
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82  \subsection{Help Men of Knife}  \subsection{Help Men of Knife}
83  When asking around for work, some villagers might direct Marcella to {\sc Elgar Basil}, the dockmaster. He has no ordinary work for her, but will offer ``something different". He won't tell her more, unless she accepts the offer.  When asking around for work, some villagers might direct Marcella to {\sc Elgar Basil}, the dockmaster. He has no ordinary work for her, but will offer ``something different''. He won't tell her more, unless she accepts the offer.
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85  Of course Marcella may chose to not follow his orders, or keep the loot for herself. But in that case, she won't be able to proceed any further.  Of course Marcella may chose to not follow his orders, or keep the loot for herself. But in that case, she won't be able to proceed any further.
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87  If she does proceed, it will lead her onto the evil path. She will steal and  murder. This will make it easier for her to team up with Alek and/or Albrecht later on, but on the downside, she will receive less help from Ella and others.  If she does proceed, it will lead her onto the evil path. She will steal and  murder. This will make it easier for her to team up with Alek and/or Albrecht later on, but on the downside, she will receive less help from Ella and others.
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89  \begin{Graph}  \begin{Graph}
90  \caption{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}  \caption{Help Dwarves of Uzdun'kal}
91  \center  \center
92  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
93  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_men_of_knife.pdf}  \includegraphics[width=13.5cm]{help_men_of_knife.pdf}
94  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
95  \end{Graph}  \end{Graph}
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97  \paragraph{3.1\hspace{4mm}Steal Ynar's Dagger}  \paragraph{3.1\hspace{4mm}Steal Ynar's Dagger}
98  {\sc Elgar Basil} is interested in the exquisite dagger of {\sc Ynar Hammerhand}. It is a powerful weapon of dwarven manufacture, possibly enhanced with mighty runes. The dwarf is usually keeping it in a locked chest in his room. With some skill in lock-picking, Marcella will be able to open it.  {\sc Elgar Basil} is interested in the exquisite dagger of {\sc Ynar Hammerhand}. It is a powerful weapon of dwarven manufacture, possibly enhanced with mighty runes. The dwarf is usually keeping it in a locked chest in his room. With some skill in lock-picking, Marcella will be able to open it.
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100  When searching Ynar's room, Marcella may find one of the letters that allow the bearer to take part at the audition held by {\sc Thorig Axehaft}. This will give Marcella the opportunity to leave the evil path and help the dwarves instead. She may even follow both ways for some time.  When searching Ynar's room, Marcella may find one of the letters that allow the bearer to take part at the audition held by {\sc Thorig Axehaft}. This will give Marcella the opportunity to leave the evil path and help the dwarves instead. She may even follow both ways for some time.
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102  {\it Will Ynar attack Marcella, if she speaks to him while carrying his dagger?}  {\it Will Ynar attack Marcella, if she speaks to him while carrying his dagger?}
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104  \paragraph{3.2\hspace{4mm}Steal Magicka}  \paragraph{3.2\hspace{4mm}Steal Magicka}
105  The Men of Knife are in search for some magic items that will help them. The dockmaster believes that {\sc Risartus Solmanus} might have these items in his shop. He is wrong however, so Marcella won't find what she is looking for when sneaking in there.  The Men of Knife are in search for some magic items that will help them. The dockmaster believes that {\sc Risartus Solmanus} might have these items in his shop. He is wrong however, so Marcella won't find what she is looking for when sneaking in there.
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107  Therefore, Elgar will tell her of a witch that is rumoured to live in the forest to the south-east. She should have the desired potions and ingredients. Upon arrival at Ella's cottage, the witch will sense Marcella's intention and confront her. She'll reveal some details about her origins and urge her to return to the right path.  Therefore, Elgar will tell her of a witch that is rumoured to live in the forest to the south-east. She should have the desired potions and ingredients. Upon arrival at Ella's cottage, the witch will sense Marcella's intention and confront her. She'll reveal some details about her origins and urge her to return to the right path.
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109  If Marcella refuses to do this, Ella will ask her to leave and not come back. In that case, Marcella will have to grab the magic items and run for it, before Ella's golem drives her out of the cottage.  If Marcella refuses to do this, Ella will ask her to leave and not come back. In that case, Marcella will have to grab the magic items and run for it, before Ella's golem drives her out of the cottage.
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111  If Marcella agrees to change her life, Ella will leave the room to fetch an amulet that belonged to Marcella's mother. If Marcella takes the opportunity to steal the magicka, Ella will again confront her and tell her that she hasn't passed the test. Then the golem will go after her.  If Marcella agrees to change her life, Ella will leave the room to fetch an amulet that belonged to Marcella's mother. If Marcella takes the opportunity to steal the magicka, Ella will again confront her and tell her that she hasn't passed the test. Then the golem will go after her.
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113  Once Marcella accepts the amulet, she should no longer be able to steal the magic items. But then Ella should give some further hints. She could send Marcella to help the shepherds (and thus discover {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned}), or send her directly to the {\sc Yetin Monastery}, to free the monks.  Once Marcella accepts the amulet, she should no longer be able to steal the magic items. But then Ella should give some further hints. She could send Marcella to help the shepherds (and thus discover {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned}), or send her directly to the {\sc Yetin Monastery}, to free the monks.
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115  \paragraph{3.3\hspace{4mm}Silence Ranger}  \paragraph{3.3\hspace{4mm}Silence Ranger}
116  After returning the magicka to Elgar, he will tell Marcella of a Ranger that seems to know too much about his business with the Men of Knife. The Ranger's camp is located in the forest between {\sc Waste's Edge} and the mountains. Marcella needs to go there and kill him.  After returning the magicka to Elgar, he will tell Marcella of a Ranger that seems to know too much about his business with the Men of Knife. The Ranger's camp is located in the forest between {\sc Waste's Edge} and the mountains. Marcella needs to go there and kill him.
117    
118  \subsection{Locate Alek Endhelm}  \subsection{Locate Alek Endhelm}
119  Both {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned} and {\sc Thorig Axehaft} ask Marcella to hunt the mercenary, although for different reasons. As none of them has an idea of Alek's whereabouts, it is up to Marcella to locate him.  Both {\sc Abbot Tham the Learned} and {\sc Thorig Axehaft} ask Marcella to hunt the mercenary, although for different reasons. As none of them has an idea of Alek's whereabouts, it is up to Marcella to locate him.
120    
121  Presently, he is staying at Albrecht's {\sc Hunting castle}. If Marcella does not go there unintentionally, one of the following paths will take her there eventually.  Presently, he is staying at Albrecht's {\sc Hunting castle}. If Marcella does not go there unintentionally, one of the following paths will take her there eventually.
122    
123  \begin{Graph}  \begin{Graph}
124  \caption{Locate Alek Endhelm}  \caption{Locate Alek Endhelm}
125  \center  \center
126  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
127  \includegraphics[height=3.8cm]{locate_alek.pdf}  \includegraphics[height=3.8cm]{locate_alek.pdf}
128  \vspace{4mm}  \vspace{4mm}
129  \end{Graph}  \end{Graph}
130    
131  \hypertarget{deliver_pralines}{\paragraph{4.1\hspace{4mm}Deliver pralines}}  \hypertarget{deliver_pralines}{\paragraph{4.1\hspace{4mm}Deliver pralines}}
132  When Marcella returns to {\sc Waste's Edge}, she might spot a boat at the docks that has newly arrived. Aboard (or at the docks) waits a merchant who will approach her if she gets near.  When Marcella returns to {\sc Waste's Edge}, she might spot a boat at the docks that has newly arrived. Aboard (or at the docks) waits a merchant who will approach her if she gets near.
133    
134  He will ask her to deliver a package of finest pralines to Albrecht's hunting castle. He has tried himself before, but was waylaid by robbers twice so far. He suspects that they know him, but hopes that Marcella may pass unharmed.  He will ask her to deliver a package of finest pralines to Albrecht's hunting castle. He has tried himself before, but was waylaid by robbers twice so far. He suspects that they know him, but hopes that Marcella may pass unharmed.
135    
136  If Marcella accepts the job, the guards will allow her to enter the castle without much hassle. They'll ask her to bring the pralines to Albrecht's guest, who turns out to be {\sc Alek Endhelm}.  If Marcella accepts the job, the guards will allow her to enter the castle without much hassle. They'll ask her to bring the pralines to Albrecht's guest, who turns out to be {\sc Alek Endhelm}.
137    
138  \paragraph{4.2\hspace{4mm}Ask Ella}  \paragraph{4.2\hspace{4mm}Ask Ella}
139  Being a witch, {\sc Ella of the Green} may have her own means to figure out Alek's location. When Marcella asks her, she is willing to help, but not without something in return. ({\it What will that be?})  Being a witch, {\sc Ella of the Green} may have her own means to figure out Alek's location. When Marcella asks her, she is willing to help, but not without something in return. ({\it What will that be?})
140    
141  Once Marcella completed Ella's errand, the witch will reveal that Alek is staying at Albrecht's {\sc Hunting castle}. Ella might make the remark that Albrecht seems to have something bad going on.  Once Marcella completed Ella's errand, the witch will reveal that Alek is staying at Albrecht's {\sc Hunting castle}. Ella might make the remark that Albrecht seems to have something bad going on.
142    
143  She will also show Marcella a hidden way into the valley where the castle lies. That way, she can approach the castle from the backside and can sneak in without the guards (and Alek's thugs) noticing. Once inside, finding Alek shouldn't be too difficult.  She will also show Marcella a hidden way into the valley where the castle lies. That way, she can approach the castle from the backside and can sneak in without the guards (and Alek's thugs) noticing. Once inside, finding Alek shouldn't be too difficult.
144    
145  \paragraph{4.2\hspace{4mm}Hunt bandits}  \paragraph{4.3\hspace{4mm}Hunt bandits}
146    Fighting some bandits outside the main bandit camp and questioning the survivors will reveal Alek's whereabouts to Marcella. Reaching him will probably require more fighting though, as the entrance to the castle is guarded and Marcella will not be allowed to enter without reason.
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148    Alternative solutions might be possible though, like persuading the guard or following plot line 4.1 above.

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