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Chief Kothis joins you as you look down upon the village of the River People late that night.

"You are a great leader, Crowchar," the chief says. "People know your name and your accomplishments. I know you have started to repair your machine, but when the work is done, you should consider staying here. You could be a great chief."

Clouds momentarily obscure the gray mountain in the sky. Though it plunges the village below into darkness, the chief relaxes.

"People say not to make promises where the gray mountain can see, or it will make a mockery of them," Kothis says. "So tell me, what do you want?"

It's clear you cannot tell the whole truth…