quarter of a brick must weigh three-quarters of a pound. The whole brick must weigh four times as much as this, which is, of course, three pounds.’
The villagers are as good as their word. They stand aside and wish you safe passage as you leave Stia and continue your ride north.
Turn to 135 .
[3] This is the correct answer to the riddle from Section 112 .
6
The Arrow misses its mark by several yards, streaking into the forest behind the creature. There is no time for a second shot. You shoulder your Bow and make ready to draw a hand weapon as the beast closes in to attack.
Turn to 333 .
8
As you unsheathe the sun-sword, a shimmering pulse of golden flame engulfs the blade from hilt to tip. Your attackers hesitate as the pure light washes over their hellish faces. They shriek with malice and leap forward once more, their bony hands now clutching weapons of black steel previously hidden beneath their robes.
Illustration I —They shriek with malice and leap forward clutching weapons of black steel.
Vordaks: COMBAT SKILL 28 ENDURANCE 40
Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, deduct 3 points from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight. These undead are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Remember to double all ENDURANCE point losses sustained by your enemy due to the power of the Sommerswerd.
If you win the combat, turn to 202 .
10
A stronger pulse and the appearance of sweat on his brow are the first two outward signs of Paido's recovery. Slowly he stirs to consciousness, waking from a sleep that was so nearly his last. He can remember nothing of the ordeal, and when you tell him what has happened he shakes his head in disbelief. ‘A Helghast?’ he says, incredulous. ‘How can that be?’
‘The servants of Darklord Gnaag have infiltrated this monastery,’ you reply. ‘They have kept themselves hidden, but I fear the day fast approaches when they will rise up and wreak their havoc. Already they know our true identities, and I wager they know why we're here.’
‘This is bitter news, Lone Wolf,’ says Paido, his face etched with worry. ‘We can afford to delay no longer. If Talestria falls to Darklord Gnaag before we reach the Danarg, then the quest is lost.’
It is a sobering thought, but you do not dwell on it. Quickly you help Paido to his feet and cast your eyes around the cellar in search of another exit.
Turn to 153 .
13
The liquid fire tears into the Levitron's rail, twisting and melting the shiny alloy as it cuts into the hull. Two more of the Kraan swoop in and hover above the prow. Their riders leap onto the deck and begin attacking part of the superstructure. ‘Stop them,’ screams Paido, drawing his sword. ‘Stop them or we're doomed!’
You leap from the bow and run along the main deck, your weapon raised to strike.
Vordak 1: COMBAT SKILL 22 ENDURANCE 28
Vordak 2: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 26
You must fight these creatures one at a time. They are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-screen, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for the duration of the combat.
If you win the combat in six rounds or less, turn to 79 .
If the combat lasts seven rounds or longer, do not continue with the combat but turn immediately to 158 .
14
Two sour-faced soldiers stand guard at the watchtower door, grumbling about the foul weather. They view your arrival with displeasure, mumbling curses under their breath as you bring your horses to a halt.
‘What business have you here after sundown?’ growls one, the shorter and fatter of the two.
‘We would like to see your commanding officer,’ replies Paido, in a tone befitting his lordly rank. Unfortunately, neither his tone nor his travel-stained tunic impresses the surly soldiers. They refuse to grant his request out of hand.
If you wish to show them your Pass, turn to 180 .
If you choose to leave the watchtower and return to
The villagers are as good as their word. They stand aside and wish you safe passage as you leave Stia and continue your ride north.
Turn to 135 .
[3] This is the correct answer to the riddle from Section 112 .
6
The Arrow misses its mark by several yards, streaking into the forest behind the creature. There is no time for a second shot. You shoulder your Bow and make ready to draw a hand weapon as the beast closes in to attack.
Turn to 333 .
8
As you unsheathe the sun-sword, a shimmering pulse of golden flame engulfs the blade from hilt to tip. Your attackers hesitate as the pure light washes over their hellish faces. They shriek with malice and leap forward once more, their bony hands now clutching weapons of black steel previously hidden beneath their robes.
Illustration I —They shriek with malice and leap forward clutching weapons of black steel.
Vordaks: COMBAT SKILL 28 ENDURANCE 40
Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, deduct 3 points from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight. These undead are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Remember to double all ENDURANCE point losses sustained by your enemy due to the power of the Sommerswerd.
If you win the combat, turn to 202 .
10
A stronger pulse and the appearance of sweat on his brow are the first two outward signs of Paido's recovery. Slowly he stirs to consciousness, waking from a sleep that was so nearly his last. He can remember nothing of the ordeal, and when you tell him what has happened he shakes his head in disbelief. ‘A Helghast?’ he says, incredulous. ‘How can that be?’
‘The servants of Darklord Gnaag have infiltrated this monastery,’ you reply. ‘They have kept themselves hidden, but I fear the day fast approaches when they will rise up and wreak their havoc. Already they know our true identities, and I wager they know why we're here.’
‘This is bitter news, Lone Wolf,’ says Paido, his face etched with worry. ‘We can afford to delay no longer. If Talestria falls to Darklord Gnaag before we reach the Danarg, then the quest is lost.’
It is a sobering thought, but you do not dwell on it. Quickly you help Paido to his feet and cast your eyes around the cellar in search of another exit.
Turn to 153 .
13
The liquid fire tears into the Levitron's rail, twisting and melting the shiny alloy as it cuts into the hull. Two more of the Kraan swoop in and hover above the prow. Their riders leap onto the deck and begin attacking part of the superstructure. ‘Stop them,’ screams Paido, drawing his sword. ‘Stop them or we're doomed!’
You leap from the bow and run along the main deck, your weapon raised to strike.
Vordak 1: COMBAT SKILL 22 ENDURANCE 28
Vordak 2: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 26
You must fight these creatures one at a time. They are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-screen, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for the duration of the combat.
If you win the combat in six rounds or less, turn to 79 .
If the combat lasts seven rounds or longer, do not continue with the combat but turn immediately to 158 .
14
Two sour-faced soldiers stand guard at the watchtower door, grumbling about the foul weather. They view your arrival with displeasure, mumbling curses under their breath as you bring your horses to a halt.
‘What business have you here after sundown?’ growls one, the shorter and fatter of the two.
‘We would like to see your commanding officer,’ replies Paido, in a tone befitting his lordly rank. Unfortunately, neither his tone nor his travel-stained tunic impresses the surly soldiers. They refuse to grant his request out of hand.
If you wish to show them your Pass, turn to 180 .
If you choose to leave the watchtower and return to
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