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Binding Loyalties

"Wait, wait! Hold on!" the merchant called out, stopping them in their tracks.

From a pouch, he pulled out something small and held it up triumphantly.

"How about this, then? This is a talisman made from rare black onyx, mined from a legendary quarry deep in the southern desert! It has the power to ward off evil spirits, and just carrying it will guarantee calamities will steer clear of you!"

The merchant unveiled a perfectly round, jet-black stone, its surface gleaming ominously.

It was mounted in an intricate, jet-black cord weave and had a small loop for hanging.

The talisman was roughly the size of a thumb, and while its craftsmanship was impressive, its dark color and design gave it an unsettling aura.

Even though the merchant seemed confident in his pitch, Damien hesitated.

It looked far too ominous, and after his previous experience of being upsold on overpriced merchandise, he was wary.

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