The First Instalment of Manathus' Threat

The Never Ending Quest - Episode 38022

Fred and Astra looked at each other for a long moment. Eventually Astra said; "Well, that doesn't sound very good, does it, but let's worry about it later. First I need to find a locksmith or blacksmith, and see if I can get these chains removed. Then we both need a bath and some clean clothes - or any clothes at all, in my case. Since this seems to be the Allarian royal palace in Caemlyn, then I assume that you will know where everything is."

"Well, I never had cause to find a locksmith when I was staying here, but I'm sure that one of the servants will know where to find one. Though if - as I fear - they're magical chains, then a locksmith may not be able to help. And talking of the servants, if you don't want to scandalise them then it might be a good idea to take one of those drapes and wrap it around yourself."

"Good idea," Astra acknowledged. She reached out a hand for a drape, only for it to disintegrate at her touch! "I think that I've just discovered at least a part of what Manathus meant by 'you shall regret this'," she said. "No clothes for me unless I agree to do his will, I guess. Oh well, let's go and find a servant."

  1. They find a servant who, on recovering from the shock, is able to direct them to a locksmith.
  2. But they discover that the palace seems to be mysteriously deserted.
  3. Astra takes a step - and almost falls over. The three foot length of chain that had been attached to her left wrist has moved, and it now shackles her left ankle to Fred's right.

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