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"Wait a minute!" Rochibal says, before you can come to a decision. "It's dark, but...yes, I know this place! And if I remember correctly, there should be a trail..." His voice drifts off, and he leaves the road and begins snooping through the trees, then disappears into the forest. The rest of you look at each other blankly.

"Rochibal?" Deke calls tentatively, when the old man's been gone a full minute.

Just as you start to wonder if he's been eaten by some monster lurking in the woods, Rochibal reappears.

"Haha! I've found it!" he shouts, throwing his arms wide in celebration. "I visited this place several years ago, on an expedition. No treasure left, unfortunately - I've already cleaned it out - but I can take you to a hidden clearing to camp for the night. It's a bit more pleasant than this place, anyway. And if I'm not mistaken, there's a shortcut toward Antrejar through these woods. We can take it tomorrow."

This idea appeals to all of you, and as the last of the daylight disappears, you follow Rochibal down a twisting trail through the trees. You come to a small, cozy clearing, now lit by a few moonbeams. Yes, you think, this would be a good spot to hide a treasure. The ground's a bit cold, but overall it makes a nice spot to spend the night, too.

You rise with the sun the next morning, and take Rochibal's shortcut through the woods until it rejoins the road. The detour is successful, and you reach the city of Antrejar just as the sun begins its next descent.

Add 1 day to your time to reach Kalokathir.
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