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Celadine sat up and turned around with a question on her lips, but the Cagon spoke before she could get it out.
“Renny called upon me to aide you in your journey to Dunmere,” said Herrick, glancing at Hodgenock and Knoxby. “Now, I ask that you return the favor.”
“What is it that you need?” asked Celadine.
“One of our brothers was captured and locked away. He is beyond ill. His body and mind are filled with an evil so great that I have warned our kind to stay as far away as possible. I need you to restore him and rid his body of the darkness.”
“Where is he?” asked Celadine. “I will do what I can to help.”
“The cave lies to the southeast. The last time I was there, it was guarded by two men. One, a mere simpleton and another who took pleasure in causing pain with a stone that hung f
