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Addison and Ni Deng travel to Korup-Shun without incident, and Carrick remains relatively "quiet" for the remainder of the journey (much to Addison's relief).
With the city gates in sight, the two companions pause to consider their options.
Entering the city doesn't seem very wise. As far as they know, there could still be a price on their head or an issue for their arrest. But neither of them is familiar with the surrounding land.
Then Addison remebers the amulet TAO gave him before they battled Baz'guul. TAO had explained that he could always find her by using the amulet.
He removed the item from a pouch, held it in his hands, and concetrated on discovering TAO's location. The amulet quickly pulled him towards a path leading past the city and into the forest beyond.
He replaces the amulet into his pouch...the he and the "gardener" follow the path to the forest.
As they get farther into the woods, their is a "tingling" in the air. They pass through the first, small forest and come upon a clearing that leads to a stand of trees taller than any Addison has ever seen before.
They seem tall enough to touch the clouds..and the aura of magic surrounding the trees is almost palpable. Addison realizes that this inner forest is heavily protected by powerful magics....more powerful than he cares to deal with.
He removes his backpack and begins to set up a camp in the middle of the clearing. Once their camp is made, he places a few protective spells of his own around the perimeter.
He and Ni Deng then settle down for a bite of food and some much needed rest.
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