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Zinda Map

Zinda Map

Name Pronunciation
Amos Nir AH-mohs neer
Azra Nir AH-zrah neer
Jacopo Ain yak-KOH-poh ayn
Jeli JEH-lee
Kala Mabarin KAH-lah MAH-bah-reen
Myx Nargis Ruba mix nar-GEESE ROO-bah
Samira Arah suh-MEER-uh AH-rah
Zenia Ruba zen-EE-AH ROO-bah
Zinda ZEEN-duh

the river of gold

Azra Nir leads festivities

Azra Nir leads festivities

The characters travel through the rain forest near Zinda, following a caravan of merchants.

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Heat rises from the jungle floor and clings to the broad leaves in the canopy above. Ahead, an elephant sways drowsily. Its rider groans and stretches, and then rejoins the ululating marching chant. As the forest thins, the gleaming gates of the trade city of Zinda appear a mile ahead.

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The road through the jungle is narrow, forcing the caravan to march single file along its trails. The other travelers are in high spirits, offering food and water to anyone who needs it. They also share the following information: