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<if codeword="Epistle">If you have the codeword Epistle, <goto section="370"/> immediately.</if> If not, read on.
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You step into a huge library, known as the Archives of the Blue. Here you find the Master of the Documents of Fable, a little old man with a mask covered in strange sigils. The mask is so big that he has trouble holding up his head.
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He tells you about the Grand Telling, a ceremonial competition held every year at court in which the courtier who can come up with the best story wins. The master wants you to write your life story.
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'You adventurers always come up with the most extraordinary tales. Write me a real blockbuster, of suitable length, and I'll use it to win the Grand Telling. In return, I'll see that you are rewarded. You have eight weeks to complete your story. I expect you to work here, in the archives, so I can keep an eye on you.'
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<p>You reckon it should take about four to five weeks to finish.</p>
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<choice section="655">Accept the task</choice>
<choice section="401">Refuse</choice>
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