"Annafrid!" the fairy woman Chelene exclaims delightedly. The body that
Annafrid now wears might
be different, but Chelene's magical talents ensure that she has no
difficulty in recognising
her. Many introductions and explanations follow, and in the process
Chelene is able to fill
in some of the events that Annafrid herself no longer remembers.
Once all the explanations are finally finished, Joan asks Chelene: "Can you tell us where we can find a supply of the herb that we are looking for?" "I've heard that a wizard called Prang specialises in spells that utilise that herb," the fairy replies. "Though he now lives in a castle for retired wizards, he's still very much an active practitioner of magic." Chelene has no idea that Prang is the master of the dragon of the Southern Caves, of course, nor that he is the most powerful and dangerous wizard in existence on this analogue of Terra Prime; the wizard is much too careful and subtle for anyone to be aware of that. "I'm tempted to come with you," Chelene continues, "though I'm not sure that you really need my aid. Once you are safely out of the Southern Caves, your quest should be free of danger. And your party possesses an impressive array of talents, not least the enhanced strength and agility of Annafrid herself. [12713]
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