Lead Into Gold
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Once there was an Alchemist. He wished to give power to those who deserved it. He left a book in an enchanted forest and left those who wished it to find it. If someone were able to find one of 12 pages in his book than they would be granted immortality and a power beyond mortal comprehension.
Unfortunately, not everyone who found a page was good, and then the world evolved. Join Siofra, Avery, Adeena, Blaire, Esben, and Makatza as they quest to find the alchemist and restore peace to the land.
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