"To the north in the giant lands, there is rumored to be an ancient library in a ruined tower, deep in the Graying Wood," explains the sorcerer. "If true, the knowledge hidden there could be of great benefit to our Order, but we can't very well interrupt our mages' studies with wild ghast chases and rumors. So this will be your test, young apprentice. And this powerful creature here will be your guide."
You look to the manacled giantess who audibly snarls at you. You gulp and look back at the elder.
"Not willingly, of course," the old master snorts. "Physical strength will never be found on the wizard's path, and so we must learn to harness the strength of those around us."
"You have a handful of minor cantrips at your disposal; a pony and supplies are awaiting you at the South Gate," says the elder, turning with a flourish of his silvered robes and heading toward the stairs. "Tame this beastly beauty and seek out the library, but do not disturb anything within."
The torch light in the cellar dims noticeably and the wizard speaks ominously "Ancient knowledge must never be handled lightly."
"Do this and return in one piece, with or without your guide, and you will begin your training in earnest," says the elder, mounting the stairs.
Just before he reaches the door at the top, he snaps his fingers and the chains holding the giantess unlock and clatter back against the wall.
She moves slowly toward you with a look in her eyes that makes you a little uncomfortable; you're not sure if it's hunger or malice or just the way giant kind look normally!
You''ll have to bend her to your will if you want to survive this adventure, but there's more than one way to skin a gnoll. You can attempt to talk to her (in the hopes that she understands common), or bluff her with a show of your "powerful magic"!
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