The king has allowed Splinter and I to stay in the castle as long as we wish. Everyone else seems to be doing so as well. A day ago I heard news of a witch killing some Selenica citizens, probably for magical ingredients. The king has asked me to deal with it, because I am a "magician." He's offering 500 gold pieces as a payment for my services, plus I'll get to keep whatever the witch has. They want her dead or alive. Of course I didn't decline. However, I'm a bit anxious about this. I'm sure it will have to be dead, because I don't think the witch will want to talk with me. Which only means one thing: a wizard's duel. As a warlock, I am equal in power to her, but I've never been involved in one before. I'll have to make a plan; best to be cautious...