gripped by a fear that they may discover your trail and catch you before you can make good your escape. You take hold of Lone Wolf and lift him across your shoulder; then you pull open the iron door and leave the kitchen as fast as you are able.
A short tunnel leads to a circular shaft which is lit intermittently by a pulsating crimson light. You ascend this shaft by means of a broad circular staircase, and you stop to rest when you come to a landing that is halfway from the top. Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 ENDURANCE points.
To continue, turn to 126 .
97
Three well-aimed blows from your Kai Weapon set you free from the sticky web. You roll away from the sundered strands and spring to your feet in time to meet the creature's advance. With a frightening turn of speed, it comes scuttling forwards with its maw agape. You gasp with horror as you brace yourself to repel its swift, vengeful attack.
Skryza: COMBAT SKILL 48 ENDURANCE 40
If you possess the Kai Weapon ‘Kaistar’ you may add the appropriate bonus gained from its unique properties.
You may evade this fight after five rounds by turning to 21 .
If you win the combat, turn to 340 .
98
The assault trooper is more wary now. As you release your second shot, he flattens himself against the steps and the Arrow whistles over his head to shatter harmlessly against the wall of the shaft. Once more his comrades applaud his courage with a hearty cheer; then five of them return fire at you with their crossbows.
Turn to 180 .
99
You draw an Arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the gap between the obsidian pillars. There is a loud Crack! and a brilliant flash of blue-white light illuminates the hall when your shaft hits and discharges the magical force field.
This explosion of violent energy is followed by an abrupt and total silence. After a few moments, you detect a faint humming sound and your Kai Sixth Sense warns you that the force field is recharging.
Turn to 89 .
101
The moment your feet touch down upon the flagstones, you hear a high-pitched squeak somewhere above your head. You glance up and a shadowy blur flashes before your eyes. Instinctively, you lash out with your fist and you feel your knuckles connect with something small and furry. Your punch rockets the object across the chamber and slams it against the far wall. There is a crack of breaking bones, and you see a furry, bat-like creature tumble limply to the floor.
Having successfully incapacitated both the Krorn and its vengeful pet, you make a swift search of the watchtower chamber and discover the following items:
Iron Key
Sword
Halberd (Spear)
Enough food for 1 Meal
2 Gold Crowns
2 Arrows
Having completed your search, you leave the chamber by an iron door and lock it behind you. A flight of spiral steps leads down to the ground level where you discover a second door. This one is also unlocked. Carefully you pull it open a few inches and peer through the gap.
Turn to 315 .
104
You watch with grim glee as the heavy statue falls end-over-end towards the ascending Drakkarim warriors. The assault trooper drops his sword and throws up his hands as the great bronze effigy slams into him with a sickening crunch. Groaning in agony, his skull and ribs crushed by the impact, he somersaults backwards and tumbles down the stairs, felling his comrades like skittles as he careers through their ranks. The few who are not bowled over by their leader, or the crushing statue of Chlanzor, immediately open fire at you with their crossbows and force you to seek cover behind the parapet. As you crouch beside Lone Wolf, a sudden shriek echoes across the observatory platform. Then an icy chill courses through your veins when you turn and look over your shoulder.
Turn to 264 .
106
You make your way to a ring of boulders near the exit from the gully where patiently you wait for the storm to abate. When finally the wind drops and the air sheds
A short tunnel leads to a circular shaft which is lit intermittently by a pulsating crimson light. You ascend this shaft by means of a broad circular staircase, and you stop to rest when you come to a landing that is halfway from the top. Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 ENDURANCE points.
To continue, turn to 126 .
97
Three well-aimed blows from your Kai Weapon set you free from the sticky web. You roll away from the sundered strands and spring to your feet in time to meet the creature's advance. With a frightening turn of speed, it comes scuttling forwards with its maw agape. You gasp with horror as you brace yourself to repel its swift, vengeful attack.
Skryza: COMBAT SKILL 48 ENDURANCE 40
If you possess the Kai Weapon ‘Kaistar’ you may add the appropriate bonus gained from its unique properties.
You may evade this fight after five rounds by turning to 21 .
If you win the combat, turn to 340 .
98
The assault trooper is more wary now. As you release your second shot, he flattens himself against the steps and the Arrow whistles over his head to shatter harmlessly against the wall of the shaft. Once more his comrades applaud his courage with a hearty cheer; then five of them return fire at you with their crossbows.
Turn to 180 .
99
You draw an Arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the gap between the obsidian pillars. There is a loud Crack! and a brilliant flash of blue-white light illuminates the hall when your shaft hits and discharges the magical force field.
This explosion of violent energy is followed by an abrupt and total silence. After a few moments, you detect a faint humming sound and your Kai Sixth Sense warns you that the force field is recharging.
Turn to 89 .
101
The moment your feet touch down upon the flagstones, you hear a high-pitched squeak somewhere above your head. You glance up and a shadowy blur flashes before your eyes. Instinctively, you lash out with your fist and you feel your knuckles connect with something small and furry. Your punch rockets the object across the chamber and slams it against the far wall. There is a crack of breaking bones, and you see a furry, bat-like creature tumble limply to the floor.
Having successfully incapacitated both the Krorn and its vengeful pet, you make a swift search of the watchtower chamber and discover the following items:
Iron Key
Sword
Halberd (Spear)
Enough food for 1 Meal
2 Gold Crowns
2 Arrows
Having completed your search, you leave the chamber by an iron door and lock it behind you. A flight of spiral steps leads down to the ground level where you discover a second door. This one is also unlocked. Carefully you pull it open a few inches and peer through the gap.
Turn to 315 .
104
You watch with grim glee as the heavy statue falls end-over-end towards the ascending Drakkarim warriors. The assault trooper drops his sword and throws up his hands as the great bronze effigy slams into him with a sickening crunch. Groaning in agony, his skull and ribs crushed by the impact, he somersaults backwards and tumbles down the stairs, felling his comrades like skittles as he careers through their ranks. The few who are not bowled over by their leader, or the crushing statue of Chlanzor, immediately open fire at you with their crossbows and force you to seek cover behind the parapet. As you crouch beside Lone Wolf, a sudden shriek echoes across the observatory platform. Then an icy chill courses through your veins when you turn and look over your shoulder.
Turn to 264 .
106
You make your way to a ring of boulders near the exit from the gully where patiently you wait for the storm to abate. When finally the wind drops and the air sheds
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