WIN) You duck as the taller one tries to tackle you. He flies full speed into a mud brick wall and drops to the ground. The smaller one slowly steps toward you with a club in hand. You yell for help, but no can hear you because of the noise of New Year’s celebrations. Quickly, you notice that the taller one was carrying a sword. You roll across the alley and grab the sword. Seeing that you are now armed, the man runs off down the street. Shaken, you collect yourself, and walk back down the narrow streets. As group of armed guards passes by, you wave and grab their attention. As they listen, you relate your story. They return with you to the site of the attack. As you find out later you are a hero, because the two men were wanted for robbing the Royal Tombs. It's time for you to head back to Lagash.

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