On the boat ride back, Boran sat and carefully observed his newly acquired treasure.
It fit neatly in the palm of his hand.
Its edges were smooth, its front and back relatively flat, giving it an overall shape not unlike the compass he carried.
A small button on its side was the most notable feature; when pressed, it clicked and the lid sprang open.
The inside was entirely empty, offering no clues to its purpose, though Boran had no doubt it
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