Mark of Insight

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  This porch is quite comforting, particularly among the backdrop of the
Thieves Forest.  Numerous plants sit in pots on the railing, basking in the
New Rigel's pleasant climate.  The roof is made of reinforced glass, acting
something like a greenhouse.  To prevent the occupants of the porch from
getting too tanned, however, each of the rocking chairs and sofas have
makeshift overhangs covering them.  On the whole, this is quite an inviting
porch, to say nothing of the interior of the small, white cottage itself. 
A grumpy-looking oldster with frightening eyebrows sits here, rocking.
'Go 'way, don't bother me.' a crotchety old man says.

[1307][1164][1003] give 1 gold crot
You give a crotchety old man 1 gold.
'That ain't enough, you cheap bastard!' a crotchety old man exclaims. 'I said 3043912 gold, not 1! What're you trying to weasel me out of!'

[1307][1164][1003] give 3043912 gold crot
You give a crotchety old man 3043912 gold.
'Hrmph, that should keep me alive for another day.' a crotchety old man says. 'Gold ain't worth what it used to be. Now sit down, and listen to your damn
story.'

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'The Galzmati guy's coat of arms?' a crotchety old man asks. 'Why bother, makes it harder to bash the faeries when they need it most. Last person I heard had
it was some innskeeper in Vir, unimportant enough that I don't remember his name. People kept trying to steal it to sell it to various influential figures
around Alyria, so if it's there it's stuck there pretty well.'
'I'd suggest getting to know the place, and then befriending one of the rogues that's sure to be around there, trying to steal it anyway...' a crotchety old
man says. 'See if you can horn in on their deal, maybe you can shaft them and take it for yourself. Not that I'm advocating of this of course, I already have
two kung fu dracons on my tail already.'
For seeking out your elders for advice, the Powers have granted thee a Mark.
You have been granted the Mark of Insight!
You gain 150,000 experience points!
You gain 60 practices!

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'Happy?' a crotchety old man asks. 'Hope so, 'cause you're not getting any refunds.'