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At the city gate, the guards ask you the reason for your visit and demand that you pay a toll of 1 Coin per person. If you refuse, turn back; otherwise, pay 1 Coin per character in your party and proceed to the Memorized number.
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An anecdote to pass the time:
Many cities charge an entry fee to foreigners. Residents have a document that allows them to come and go without paying. This tax is meant to stabilize the city’s finances, drive away beggars, and fill many pockets before a portion of it finally reaches the municipal treasury…