The gnome looked at Therin, relaxing a bit and shrugged. "Quite right."  With that the gnome turns and begins chanting, tracing a circle in the air in front of him.  The circle spins and changing colors, then almost like water flowing down a drain it disappears...but in it's place is what appears to be a doorway showing a dirt road, and the surrounding jungle.<br/><br/>The gnome bows, "This doorway will take you a mere mile or two west of Hommlet.  Just follow the road east."  The gnome turns and begins walking towards the academy.  He stops short and tosses Therin a scroll case.  "A map of the town.  Remember if you need anything, make contact with our representatives there."