Charon's Boat and the River Styx
You crest a small rise, and pause for a short rest. You are confronted with
a terrible, eight-foot-tall giant with glowing red eyes! It's Charon, the
ferryman on the River Styx. Despite your entreaties, he does not speak,
merely holding out his hand for payment. Fortunately, you managed to hold
on to some of the gold from the Banshee's Hut. You give it to the ferryman,
and he steps aside, revealing a floating dragon-boat on a small river. You
board, but the ferryman stops your guide from entering. Apparently. the
ferryman has another price in mind for Lord British's servant. The forlorn
servant wishes you well as you sail on.
You round a bend and spot a robed figure standing patiently. Perhaps he
is here to aid you? No! a jet of water spouts from the figure, dousing all
aboard. Recovering from this unexpected hydration, you see a castle looming
ahead ...
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