From: Ingo Klöcker You shout the order to fire and the Kai let loose their straining bowstrings. A cloud of arrows with armour-piercing tips, hardened in the fires of the monastery forge, whistle towards the swooping lavas with impressive accuracy. All find their target, but only one of the winged creatures falls from the sky. You see that the beast has been struck in the eye. Hurriedly the acolytes reload as the lavas prepare to land on the Tower of the Sun. You shout the order to fire and the Kai let loose their straining bowstrings. A cloud of arrows with armour-piercing tips, hardened in the fires of the monastery forge, whistle towards the swooping Lavas with impressive accuracy. All find their target, but only one of the winged creatures falls from the sky. You see that the beast has been struck in the eye. Hurriedly the acolytes reload as the Lavas prepare to land on the Tower of the Sun. The death of their leader stuns the dragon herd into frozen silence, and you seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. Before Naar can direct his lavas to block your escape, you reach the Shadow Gate and hurl yourself through it into the whirling black abyss. The death of their leader stuns the dragon herd into frozen silence, and you seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. Before Naar can direct his Lavas to block your escape, you reach the Shadow Gate and hurl yourself through it into the whirling black abyss. You fall among the damp, jagged rocks and gash your head on a pointed outcrop: lose 3 Your sudden movement alerts a lavas to your position and it circles around Raven Your sudden movement alerts a Lavas to your position and it circles around Raven It appears like a black, semicircular cave mouth that seems to hover motionless in the air. Crackling snakes of electrical energy surround its edges, and the air before it writhes and shimmers like a desert mirage. You reach to the pocket of your tunic and remove the Sun-crystal, weighing it carefully in your hand so that you will be ready to throw it accurately when the time comes. The electrical fire that borders the Shadow Gate suddenly flares and gives off hissing sparks which climb like fireworks into the night sky. Moments later, a trio of lavas emerge from its total darkness and soar into the air. Judging by their direction of flight, you determine that they are going to reinforce the enemy line which keeps King Ulnar The electrical fire that borders the Shadow Gate suddenly flares and gives off hissing sparks which climb like fireworks into the night sky. Moments later, a trio of Lavas emerge from its total darkness and soar into the air. Judging by their direction of flight, you determine that they are going to reinforce the enemy line which keeps King Ulnar You are too far from the Shadow Gate to hurl the Sun-crystal and so, with caution, you begin to inch your way nearer to your goal. The defenders on the tower fight like lions. The battle is fierce and bloody throughout the monastery, but the struggle is soon won and the shaken remnants of the winged attackers are repelled with heavy losses. A great cheer goes up as the last of the battered lavas limps into the air and makes its escape towards the Durncrags. The defenders on the tower fight like lions. The battle is fierce and bloody throughout the monastery, but the struggle is soon won and the shaken remnants of the winged attackers are repelled with heavy losses. A great cheer goes up as the last of the battered Lavas limps into the air and makes its escape towards the Durncrags. You rush into the forest and glance overhead to make doubly sure that you are not being tracked by the winged lavas. The darkening sky is clear of the enemy and confidently you press on through the trees, sure in your ability to remain undetected now that you are in your natural environment of the forest. You rush into the forest and glance overhead to make doubly sure that you are not being tracked by the winged Lavas. The darkening sky is clear of the enemy and confidently you press on through the trees, sure in your ability to remain undetected now that you are in your natural environment of the forest. Soon you reach the clearing and hurry to a boulder which bears the imprint of a human band. You place your right hand upon it and the imprint fits around it like a glove. Silently a hinged stone slab rises up from the ground revealing a stair that leads down into a brick-lined passageway. You enter and hurry along this familiar tunnel, covering a mile before you come to a door that opens automatically at your approach. Beyond lies the Vault of the Sun, your personal stronghold. It radiates a warmly golden light: they are the rays of the Lorestones of Nyxator. Once safely inside your underground lair, you pause to allow the radiant light of the Lorestones to wash over your tired and aching limbs and, within the space of a few heartbeats, the fatigue of your long journey home is melted away (restore all lost Revived and revitalized, you throw open the door to the vault and see a young Kai Master standing guard at the foot of the tower stairwell. He is Sabre Fox, one of your most gifted students. With dread, you cast your eyes across a nightmare landscape that stretches in every direction to a horizon dancing with fire. Streams of blazing lava cut fissures through the coal-black soil, and pools of molten mud, glowing cherry-red, spout geysers of yellow flame that seem to claw vengefully at the orange sky. The heat, and the stench of sulphur, is overwhelming. The lavas drops you onto the shifting black soil and soars upwards until it disappears into the roiling clouds. In the middle distance you see a herd of dragon-like creatures, snorting fire as they lumber slowly across this hellish plain. You sense great danger, and when you focus your Kai skills at the approaching leviathans, you are shocked by what you learn. The Lavas drops you onto the shifting black soil and soars upwards until it disappears into the roiling clouds. In the middle distance you see a herd of dragon-like creatures, snorting fire as they lumber slowly across this hellish plain. You sense great danger, and when you focus your Kai skills at the approaching leviathans, you are shocked by what you learn. You have been transported to the Plane of Darkness, the domain occupied and ruled over by Naar, the Dark God. The approaching dragon-creatures are massing to enter the Shadow Gate that lies several hundred yards at your back. They are Naar You shout the order to fire and the Kai let loose their straining bowstrings. A cloud of arrows with armour-piercing tips, hardened in the fires of the monastery forge, whistle towards the swooping lavas with impressive accuracy. All find their target, but only one of the winged creatures falls from the sky. You see that the beast has been struck in the eye. Hurriedly the acolytes reload as the lavas prepare to land on the battlements. You shout the order to fire and the Kai let loose their straining bowstrings. A cloud of arrows with armour-piercing tips, hardened in the fires of the monastery forge, whistle towards the swooping Lavas with impressive accuracy. All find their target, but only one of the winged creatures falls from the sky. You see that the beast has been struck in the eye. Hurriedly the acolytes reload as the Lavas prepare to land on the battlements. High above, swooping in and out of the clouds, are scores of cackling lavas. You sense also another presence, a wispy dark shadow that exudes malevolence. You shudder when you realize that you are in the presence of a manifestation of Naar himself. He has come to witness your doom, to enjoy the sport of your final, futile battle, before he unleashes his dragons upon Sommerlund. The lavas High above, swooping in and out of the clouds, are scores of cackling Lavas. You sense also another presence, a wispy dark shadow that exudes malevolence. You shudder when you realize that you are in the presence of a manifestation of Naar himself. He has come to witness your doom, to enjoy the sport of your final, futile battle, before he unleashes his dragons upon Sommerlund. The Lavas With terror in your heart you retreat across the moving sands in a desperate attempt to reach the Shadow Gate The instant you pass through the Shadow Gate, you are assailed by howling gales and icy winds that freeze you to the bone: lose 3 The instant you pass through the Shadow Gate, you are assailed by howling gales and icy winds that freeze you to the bone: lose 3 You resolve to reach a clearing in the Fryelund Forest, a mile to the east of the monastery, where a secret entrance and passageway are located. The passage leads directly to your vault beneath the Tower of the Sun, and it is your intention to gain entry to the monastery by this way. Before you set off towards the woods, you use your psychic ability Before you set off towards the woods, you use your psychic ability Once they have disappeared beyond the ridge, you get to your feet and continue your run for the trees. The shrieking lavas snatches you off the mountainside and soars into the air. At first you struggle to free yourself from its mighty claws, but then you see the creature is carrying you directly towards the yawning black maw of the Shadow Gate and you freeze with shock. The shrieking Lavas snatches you off the mountainside and soars into the air. At first you struggle to free yourself from its mighty claws, but then you see the creature is carrying you directly towards the yawning black maw of the Shadow Gate and you freeze with shock. Moments before entering this hellish abyss, you look down and get a passing glimpse of the Sun-crystal lying among the rocks, no more than thirty feet from the entrance to the Shadow Gate. The lower ranks of the Kai are proud and excited to have you among them. Your presence inspires their courage and you feel confident that they will fight exceptionally well in the coming battle. Lord Rimoah is also by your side, quietly intoning the words of battle-spells in preparation for the lavas The lower ranks of the Kai are proud and excited to have you among them. Your presence inspires their courage and you feel confident that they will fight exceptionally well in the coming battle. Lord Rimoah is also by your side, quietly intoning the words of battle-spells in preparation for the Lavas You get to your feet and resume your steady climb towards the gate, now less than a hundred yards distant, but you have taken only a few dozen steps when suddenly another flight of lavas emerge from the Shadow Gate. You flatten yourself against the damp granite in a desperate attempt to avoid being seen, but in your hurry you lose your footing on the slippery rocks. You get to your feet and resume your steady climb towards the gate, now less than a hundred yards distant, but you have taken only a few dozen steps when suddenly another flight of Lavas emerge from the Shadow Gate. You flatten yourself against the damp granite in a desperate attempt to avoid being seen, but in your hurry you lose your footing on the slippery rocks. Pick a number from the Random Number Table. For every level of Kai rank you have attained above that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked. The lavas veers away from you and uses its wings to deflect the Sun-crystal. With dismay you watch as the glowing crystal drops harmlessly among the rocks, below the entrance to the Shadow Gate. Hurriedly you scramble over the jagged granite in a desperate attempt to retrieve the Sun-crystal and try again, but as you are about to stretch out and close your hand upon it, the lavas swoops down and fixes its claws into your backpack. The Lavas veers away from you and uses its wings to deflect the Sun-crystal. With dismay you watch as the glowing crystal drops harmlessly among the rocks, below the entrance to the Shadow Gate. Hurriedly you scramble over the jagged granite in a desperate attempt to retrieve the Sun-crystal and try again, but as you are about to stretch out and close your hand upon it, the Lavas swoops down and fixes its claws into your backpack. Swiftly you regain your footing and flatten yourself against the rocks. The granite is cold and damp against your cheek as you watch the second flight soar into the sky and fly away, heading due east. You resume your climb quickly. When you are within thirty yards of the Shadow Gate, you draw back your arm and get ready to hurl the Sun-crystal into its inky black core. At this moment, a piercing shriek rises above the Shadow Gate You resume your climb quickly. When you are within thirty yards of the Shadow Gate, you draw back your arm and get ready to hurl the Sun-crystal into its inky black core. At this moment, a piercing shriek rises above the Shadow Gate Pick a number from the Random Number Table. As you slay the last of the line of lavas, you feel the wrath of Naar sweep down upon your back. The ground beneath your feet begins to shudder and fissures appear in the black soil, running red with glowing lava. You struggle to reach the entrance to the Shadow Gate, barely ten yards distant, as the ground is transformed into a heaving molten mass. As you slay the last of the line of Lavas, you feel the wrath of Naar sweep down upon your back. The ground beneath your feet begins to shudder and fissures appear in the black soil, running red with glowing lava. You struggle to reach the entrance to the Shadow Gate, barely ten yards distant, as the ground is transformed into a heaving molten mass. From the top of the Tower of the Sun you survey the mountainous northern approaches with growing trepidation. Banedon is by your side, so too are Kai Masters Black Hawk and Wild Weasel and a score of Kai warmarns and savants. You sense the lower ranks of the Kai are proud and excited to be stationed here with their Grand Master. Your presence inspires their courage and you feel confident that they will fight exceptionally well in the coming battle. You look down at the shattered wreck of the Skyrider lying in the monastery grounds far below, and I reminds you of your sky journey from Casiorn to Holmgard. You tell Banedon about the Cloud-dancer and you promise him that, if your mission to destroy the Shadow Gate is successful, you will make a gift of it to him in recognition of the help he has given the Kai in your absence. Then the first of the lavas horde are seen, their burnished wings glinting in the moonlight. Then the first of the Lavas horde are seen, their burnished wings glinting in the moonlight. You draw an arrow and take careful aim at one of the leading lavas. As it dips its head and opens its jaw, you release your straining bowstring and send your shaft whistling towards its head. The fire-hardened tip penetrates its eye and, with a hideous shriek, it spins end over end before crashing into the parapet of the tower. You draw an arrow and take careful aim at one of the leading Lavas. As it dips its head and opens its jaw, you release your straining bowstring and send your shaft whistling towards its head. The fire-hardened tip penetrates its eye and, with a hideous shriek, it spins end over end before crashing into the parapet of the tower. Together with Banedon and Rimoah, you make a tour of the monastery to assess for yourself the extent of the battle damage. Your presence among the young Kai greatly improves their morale and strengthens their resolve to withstand the lavas Together with Banedon and Rimoah, you make a tour of the monastery to assess for yourself the extent of the battle damage. Your presence among the young Kai greatly improves their morale and strengthens their resolve to withstand the Lavas You draw an arrow and take careful aim at one of the leading lavas. As it dips its head and opens its jaw, you release your straining bowstring and send your shaft whistling towards its face. The fire-hardened tip penetrates its eye and, with a hideous shriek, it spins end over end before crashing into the parapet of the North Watch. You draw an arrow and take careful aim at one of the leading Lavas. As it dips its head and opens its jaw, you release your straining bowstring and send your shaft whistling towards its face. The fire-hardened tip penetrates its eye and, with a hideous shriek, it spins end over end before crashing into the parapet of the North Watch. As you draw an arrow and raise your bow at the dragon As you draw an arrow and raise your bow at the dragon The lavas veers away from you and uses its wings to deflect the Sun-crystal. With dismay you watch as the glowing crystal drops harmlessly among the rocks, below the entrance to the Shadow Gate. Hurriedly you scramble over the jagged granite in a desperate attempt to retrieve the Sun-crystal, but in doing so you lose your footing and fall heavily among the rocks: lose 3 The shrieking lavas snatches you off the mountainside and soars into the air. At first you struggle to free yourself from its mighty claws, but then you see the creature is carrying you directly towards the yawning black maw of the Shadow Gate and you freeze with shock. The Lavas veers away from you and uses its wings to deflect the Sun-crystal. With dismay you watch as the glowing crystal drops harmlessly among the rocks, below the entrance to the Shadow Gate. Hurriedly you scramble over the jagged granite in a desperate attempt to retrieve the Sun-crystal, but in doing so you lose your footing and fall heavily among the rocks: lose 3 The shrieking Lavas snatches you off the mountainside and soars into the air. At first you struggle to free yourself from its mighty claws, but then you see the creature is carrying you directly towards the yawning black maw of the Shadow Gate and you freeze with shock. Moments before entering this hellish abyss, you look down and get a passing glimpse of the Sun-crystal lying among the rocks, no more than thirty feet from the entrance to the Shadow Gate. The instant you pass through the Shadow Gate, you are assailed by howling gales and winds. Yet, despite the freezing coldness of this abyss, you feel no pain. Your body is protected, cocooned and shielded by your advanced mastery of the Discipline of Nexus. You feel as if both you and the lavas are whirling downwards in ever-decreasing circles into the core of a vortex, and rapidly you lose all track of time. Then, as abruptly as it began, the whirling ceases and the frigidity of the abyss is transformed into a harsh and blistering heat. Shielded as you are, this extreme temperature feels pleasantly warm. Nevertheless, with fearful apprehension, you force open your eyes to look upon the nightmare realm that now surrounds you. You feel as if both you and the Lavas are whirling downwards in ever-decreasing circles into the core of a vortex, and rapidly you lose all track of time. Then, as abruptly as it began, the whirling ceases and the frigidity of the abyss is transformed into a harsh and blistering heat. Shielded as you are, this extreme temperature feels pleasantly warm. Nevertheless, with fearful apprehension, you force open your eyes to look upon the nightmare realm that now surrounds you. You crest the ridge and your spirits soar when you see the Kai Monastery two miles distant. The chequered battle banner of the Kai flutters atop the Tower of the Sun, proudly defiant in the face of the hordes of winged lavas circling overhead. The monastery is largely intact, though much of its surrounding wall has been damaged and plumes of smoke rise from the inner keep and training park. Yet, even at this distance, you sense that it is still being held secure from Naar You crest the ridge and your spirits soar when you see the Kai Monastery two miles distant. The chequered battle banner of the Kai flutters atop the Tower of the Sun, proudly defiant in the face of the hordes of winged Lavas circling overhead. The monastery is largely intact, though much of its surrounding wall has been damaged and plumes of smoke rise from the inner keep and training park. Yet, even at this distance, you sense that it is still being held secure from Naar The New Order have indeed proved themselves worthy in your absence. However, the pride you feel for your young acolytes is tempered by the price that has been paid. At the base of the Tower of the Sun you can see the blackened wreckage of the Skyrider, Banedon Dusk is already upon the land and darkness will be total within the hour. Mindful of the circling lavas who command the skies, you decide to abandon your horse and continue from here on foot. It will be harder for the enemy to spot you moving through the forest on foot than if you were to continue on horseback. Dusk is already upon the land and darkness will be total within the hour. Mindful of the circling Lavas who command the skies, you decide to abandon your horse and continue from here on foot. It will be harder for the enemy to spot you moving through the forest on foot than if you were to continue on horseback. Moments later, a doleful bell sounds from atop the Durncrag Tower: it is the alarm. A great cloud of winged lavas are speeding towards the monastery from the northwest and they will arrive within a few minutes at most. As you watch the young Kai Lords arm themselves and take up their positions around the monastery, you consider where best to position yourself for the imminent battle. A great cloud of winged Lavas are speeding towards the monastery from the northwest and they will arrive within a few minutes at most. As you watch the young Kai Lords arm themselves and take up their positions around the monastery, you consider where best to position yourself for the imminent battle. You fall backwards and land heavily among the damp, jagged rocks. The hard fall gashes your head and injures your back: lose 6 Your sudden movement alerts a lavas to your position on the mountainside and it circles around Raven Your sudden movement alerts a Lavas to your position on the mountainside and it circles around Raven The defenders on the North Watch fight like lions. The battle is fierce and bloody throughout the monastery, but the struggle is soon won and the shaken remnants of the winged attackers are repelled with heavy losses. A great cheer goes up as the last of the battered lavas limps into the air and makes its escape towards the Durncrags. The defenders on the North Watch fight like lions. The battle is fierce and bloody throughout the monastery, but the struggle is soon won and the shaken remnants of the winged attackers are repelled with heavy losses. A great cheer goes up as the last of the battered Lavas limps into the air and makes its escape towards the Durncrags. The death of Vaxagore stuns the dragon herd into frozen silence, and you seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. Before Naar can direct his lavas to block your escape, you reach the Shadow Gate and hurl yourself through into the whirling black abyss. The death of Vaxagore stuns the dragon herd into frozen silence, and you seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. Before Naar can direct his Lavas to block your escape, you reach the Shadow Gate and hurl yourself through into the whirling black abyss. Your Kai masteries warn you that another flight of lavas are about to emerge from the Shadow Gate. You flatten yourself against the damp granite rocks and wait until this second flight pass overhead before resuming your steady advance up the mountainside towards the Shadow Gate, now less than a hundred yards distant. When you have climbed to within thirty yards, you draw back your arm and get ready to hurl the Sun-crystal into the inky black core. At this moment, a piercing shriek rises above the throbbing hum of the Shadow Gate and, to your horror, you look up to see a lavas diving towards your chest. Hurriedly you throw the Sun-crystal before the creature can press home its attack. Your Kai masteries warn you that another flight of Lavas are about to emerge from the Shadow Gate. You flatten yourself against the damp granite rocks and wait until this second flight pass overhead before resuming your steady advance up the mountainside towards the Shadow Gate, now less than a hundred yards distant. When you have climbed to within thirty yards, you draw back your arm and get ready to hurl the Sun-crystal into the inky black core. At this moment, a piercing shriek rises above the throbbing hum of the Shadow Gate and, to your horror, you look up to see a Lavas diving towards your chest. Hurriedly you throw the Sun-crystal before the creature can press home its attack. Pick a number from the Random Number Table. The lavas turn in mid-air and circle around the place where you lie. They have seen you and are getting ready to attack you with their fearsome claws. As they swoop down, you unsheathe your weapon and spring to your feet, determined to fight them off. The Lavas turn in mid-air and circle around the place where you lie. They have seen you and are getting ready to attack you with their fearsome claws. As they swoop down, you unsheathe your weapon and spring to your feet, determined to fight them off. You resolve to reach a clearing in the Fryelund Forest, a mile to the east of the monastery, where a secret entrance and passageway are located. The passage leads directly to your vault beneath the Tower of the Sun and it is your intention to gain entry to the monastery by this way. But no sooner have you begun to run for the trees, than a flight of winged lavas come soaring out of the clouds overhead. Swiftly you throw yourself to the ground and pray that they will not see you as they fly towards the ridge. You resolve to reach a clearing in the Fryelund Forest, a mile to the east of the monastery, where a secret entrance and passageway are located. The passage leads directly to your vault beneath the Tower of the Sun and it is your intention to gain entry to the monastery by this way. But no sooner have you begun to run for the trees, than a flight of winged Lavas come soaring out of the clouds overhead. Swiftly you throw yourself to the ground and pray that they will not see you as they fly towards the ridge. Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If you possess Assimilance, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Huntmastery add 1. Gradually the wounded dragon yields his ground. He twists his head violently back and forth, as if he is trying to cast away the pain, then slowly he turns his back on you and lumbers towards his herd. You seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. However, the wraith-like manifestation of Naar senses your intention and sends his lavas swooping down to block your path. Hurriedly they form up in a line at the entrance to the Shadow Gate, forcing you to fight or retreat. Knowing that they block your only means of escaping from this nightmare realm, you draw your weapon and hurl yourself against them in a frenzied attempt to break through their line. You seize this opportunity to make a dash for the Shadow Gate. However, the wraith-like manifestation of Naar senses your intention and sends his Lavas swooping down to block your path. Hurriedly they form up in a line at the entrance to the Shadow Gate, forcing you to fight or retreat. Knowing that they block your only means of escaping from this nightmare realm, you draw your weapon and hurl yourself against them in a frenzied attempt to break through their line. As the last of the winged horrors comes crashing to the ground, slain by your deadly blows, you take off at a run towards the trees. You rush headlong into the forest and glance overhead to make doubly sure that you are not being tracked by more of the winged lavas. The darkening sky is clear of the enemy and confidently you press on through the trees, sure in your ability to remain undetected now that you are in your natural environment of the forest. As the last of the winged horrors comes crashing to the ground, slain by your deadly blows, you take off at a run towards the trees. You rush headlong into the forest and glance overhead to make doubly sure that you are not being tracked by more of the winged Lavas. The darkening sky is clear of the enemy and confidently you press on through the trees, sure in your ability to remain undetected now that you are in your natural environment of the forest. Soon you reach the clearing and hurry to a boulder which bears the imprint of a human hand. You place your right hand upon it and the imprint fits around it like a glove. Silently a hinged stone slab rises up from the ground revealing a stair that leads down into a brick-lined passageway. You enter and hurry along this familiar tunnel, covering a mile before you come to a door that opens automatically at your approach. Beyond lies the Vault of the Sun, your personal stronghold. It radiates a warmly golden light: the rays of the Lorestones of Nyxator. Once safely inside your underground lair, you pause to allow the radiant light of the Lorestones to wash over your tired and aching limbs and, within the space of a few heartbeats, the fatigue of your long journey home is melted away (restore all lost (1) Replaced (2) Replaced (4) Replaced (4) Replaced all occurrences of (5) Replaced (7) Replaced (8) Replaced (15) Replaced (20) Replaced (23) Replaced (24) Replaced (24) Replaced (26) Replaced (27) Replaced both occurrences of (29) Replaced (30) Replaced (31) Replaced (32) Replaced (36) Replaced (37) Replaced (39) Replaced (40) Replaced both occurrences of (40) Replaced both occurrences of (43) Replaced (44) Replaced (46) Replaced (48) Replaced (49) Replaced (49) Replaced (50) Replaced (51) Replaced (51) Replaced (52) Replaced (53) Replaced (54) Replaced both occurrences of (60) Replaced (61) Replaced (63) Replaced (64) Replaced (67) Replaced (69) Replaced (71) Replaced (72) Replaced (73) Replaced (75) Replaced (78) Replaced all occurrences of (79) Replaced (80) Replaced (80) Replaced Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. This time more than half find their target, decimating the onrushing lavas at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the tower.Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. This time more than half find their target, decimating the onrushing Lavas at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the tower.Gr
he stammers, hardly daring to believe his eyes. You have returned. Praise the Gods! Our prayers have been answered!
Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of fifty Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. This time more than half find their target, decimating the onrushing lavas at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quick1y among the defenders on the wall.Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of fifty Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. This time more than half find their target, decimating the onrushing Lavas at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quick1y among the defenders on the wall.Here they come!
shouts Sabre Fox from the far end of the battlements.Take up your bows, my lords!
you cry, as the first wave of winged beasts come sweeping down from out of the northern sky. And make every arrow count!
Thank you, Grand Master,
he says. Yours is a most gracious gesture.
Here they come!
shouts Black Hawk, from the far end of the tower.Take up your bows, my lords!
you cry, as the first wave of these winged beasts comes sweeping down from out of the northern sky. And make every arrow count!
Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. More than half find their target, decimating the first wave of the lavas attack at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the tower. Suddenly you are confronted by one of these beasts who attempts to bat you over the parapet with its horny tail. You leap to avoid its scything attack, draw your weapon in mid-air, and strike your first blow the moment your feet return to the towerFire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. More than half find their target, decimating the first wave of the Lavas attack at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the tower. Suddenly you are confronted by one of these beasts who attempts to bat you over the parapet with its horny tail. You leap to avoid its scything attack, draw your weapon in mid-air, and strike your first blow the moment your feet return to the towerAnd it warms me to see you safely home, Grand Master,
he replies.Though we
adds Lord Rimoah, with a wry smile.You both have my deepest thanks,
you reply. You took a great risk in coming to the aid of the Kai. I have seen what became of your skyship, Banedon. You were indeed fortunate to have survived.
Aye,
he replies, sadly. Yet, alas, three of my Brotherhood were not so blessed. They perished when the lavas dragged us from the skies.
Aye,
he replies, sadly. Yet, alas, three of my Brotherhood were not so blessed. They perished when the Lavas dragged us from the skies.
Take heart, Banedon, for their deaths will not be in vain. They shall be avenged.
And with these prophetic words you take the Sun-crystal from your pocket and show it to your grieving friend. With this crystal I shall destroy the Shadow Gate and put an end to Naar
Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of fifty Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. More than half find their target, decimating the first wave of the lavas attack at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the wall. Suddenly you are confronted by one of these beasts who attempts to bat you from the battlements with its horny tail. You leap to avoid its scything attack, draw your weapon in mid-air, and strike your first blow the moment your feet return to the flagstones of the North Watch.Fire at their eyes!
you shout, and a cloud of fifty Kai arrows are sent screaming through the sky to seek their elusive mark. More than half find their target, decimating the first wave of the Lavas attack at a single stroke, yet those winged creatures who do survive this deadly volley are quickly among the defenders on the wall. Suddenly you are confronted by one of these beasts who attempts to bat you from the battlements with its horny tail. You leap to avoid its scything attack, draw your weapon in mid-air, and strike your first blow the moment your feet return to the flagstones of the North Watch.Hurry, my lords!
shouts a young Kai Savant who comes rushing breathlessly into the Grand Hall. The enemy are attacking in force!
To your battle positions, my lords!
you command, as you stride towards the door. The time has come for you to avenge your dead brothers. Fight well! Fight true! The spirit of the sun-god Kai is with us this night!
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with shoulder.
.eh boys?
with eh, boys?
.says,
with says.
.Matho
with Matho
.the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.lavas
with Lavas
and the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.dug-out
with dugout
.lavas
with Lavas
.less turn
with less, turn
.Cloud-dancer
with Cloud-dancer
. Replaced he beams
with He beams
. Replaced Mayor. What
with Mayor, what
. Replaced all four occurrences of High Mayor
with High-Mayor
. Replaced he beams
with he asks
in the illustration caption.anger and pain
with anger, and pain
.had been
with has been
.Replaced owner,
with owner.
. Replaced curing and animal control
with Curing and Animal Control
. Replaced new-born
with newborn
.Old Kingdom spell
with Old Kingdom Spell
.glass and
with glass, and
.Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced north-west
with northwest
. Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
. Replaced semi-circular
with semicircular
. Replaced Telegnosis turn
with Telegnosis, turn
. Replaced cavemouth
with cave mouth
.Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced north-west
with northwest
. Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
. Replaced semi-circular
with semicircular
. Replaced Telegnosis turn
with Telegnosis, turn
. Replaced cavemouth
with cave mouth
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.to barren plateau
with to a barren plateau
.Tyso,
with Tyso.
. Replaced heavy,
with heavy,
.Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
.resonant,
with resonant.
.says. The
with says.
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Tower
with the tower
.lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced says. The
with says.
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Tower
with the tower
.rounds by
with rounds, by
.Gr..Grand
with Grand
. Replaced Gods
with Gods! Our
.lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced Gr..Grand
with Grand
. Replaced Gods
with Gods! Our
.Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Replaced (imposters)
with (impostors)
.Sadly your
with Sadly, your
.Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.land.
with land.
.tunic,
with tunic.
. Replaced gulleys
with gullies
. Replaced Kai-screen
with Psi-screen
.counter-charge
with countercharge
.lavas
with Lavas
.well then
with well, then
.Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced ultra-violet
with ultraviolet
.cry,
with cry.
.Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
.say,
with say.
.lavas
with Lavas
.Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
.doormouse
with dormouse
. Replaced Bow and
with Bow, and
.doormouse
with dormouse
. Replaced Bow and
with Bow, and
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
and lavas
with Lavas
.
(81) Replaced legs, With
with legs. With
. Replaced grasssnake
with grass snake
.
(82) Replaced Old Kingdom battle-spell
with Old Kingdom Battle-spell
.
(84) Replaced Vellino
with Vellino,
.
(85) Replaced 5 arrows
with 5 Arrows
. Put the signposts into a table.
(86) Replaced shout,
with shout.
. Replaced stammers,
with stammers.
. Replaced uneasily,
with uneasily.
.
(88) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(89) Replaced dagger
with Dagger
since it can be taken.
(90) Replaced says,
with says.
. Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series.
(92) Replaced river Quarl
with River Quarl
.
(94) Replaced D
with D
. Replaced Alema trail
with Alema Trail
. Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(95) Replaced psi-surge
with Psi-surge
.
(96) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(97) Replaced another,
with another.
.
(100) Replaced all occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced Gwynian,
with Gwynian.
.
(101) Replaced cry,
with cry.
and feet first
with feet-first
.
(102) Replaced agonising
with agonizing
.
(104) Replaced cried,
with cries.
.
(105) Replaced D
with D
. Changed incorrect link to Section 253 to lead to Section 235.
(108) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(108) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(110) Replaced 5 arrows
with 5 Arrows
. Put the signposts into a table.
(112) Replaced facade
with fa
. Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced says,
with says.
.
(114) Replaced sky,
with sky.
. Replaced battle spells
with battle-spells
.
(114) Replaced battle spells
with battle-spells
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced sky,
with sky.
.
(115) Replaced anger and pain
with anger, and pain
.
(116) Replaced treeline
with tree-line
.
(120) Replaced Nathor,
with Nathor.
. Replaced Hail Tranius!
with Hail, Tranius!
. Replaced turn to 72
with turn to 72.
.
(121) Replaced time, I
with time; I
. Replaced e
with e
. Replaced smile,
with smile.
. Replaced replies,
with replies.
. Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series.
(122) Replaced Kai alchemy
with Kai-alchemy
.
(125) Replaced Discipline turn
with Discipline, turn
. Replaced treeline
with tree-line
.
(127) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(129) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
.
(132) Replaced gaoler,
with gaoler.
.
(133) Replaced dug-out
with dugout
.
(134) Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(136) Replaced elite
with
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced shoulder,
with shoulder.
.
(137) Replaced (imposters)
with (impostors)
.
(139) Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
.
(139) Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
and both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
.
(140) Replaced tersely,
with tersely.
. Replaced Scade manor
with Scade Manor
.
(141) Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(141) Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
. Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(142) Replaced back-handed
with backhanded
and Kai rank of
with rank of Kai
.
(143) Replaced Grand Master discipline
with Grand master Discipline
.
(145) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(145) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
and Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(146) Replaced birdsong
with bird song
.
(147) Replaced winged-horrors
with winged horrors
. Replaced your Monastery
with your monastery
. Replaced monastery of the Kai
with Monastery of the Kai
. Replaced quietly.
with quietly.
.
(151) Replaced treeline
with tree-line
.
(154) Replaced birdsong
with bird song
. Replaced Vaderish brethren
with Vaderish Brethren
.
(155) Replaced Kai sixth sense
with Kai Sixth Sense
.
(157) Replaced emotion,
with emotion.
. Replaced Reloni bridge
with Reloni Bridge
.
(158) Replaced says,
with says.
. Replaced sky,
with sky.
.
(158) Replaced says,
with says.
. Replaced sky,
with sky.
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(161) Replaced infra-vision
with infravision
.
(163) Replaced mastery of Kai-alchemy
with Kai-alchemy
.
(164) Replaced nadziranim
with Nadziranim
.
(175) Replaced Varnos harbour
with Varnos Harbour
.
(176) Replaced forest of Salony
with Forest of Salony
.
(177) Replaced riverbank
with river bank
.
(178) Replaced the Tower
with the tower
. Replaced the Tower
with the tower
.
(178) Replaced the Tower
with the tower
. Replaced the Tower
with the tower
. Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
.
(179) Replaced animal control
with Animal Control
.
(180) Replaced Kai master
with Kai Master
. Replaced layed
with laid
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced replies,
with replies.
. Split Rimoahhopes;
with hopes:
.
(180) Replaced Kai master
with Kai Master
. Replaced layed
with laid
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced replies,
with replies.
. Split Rimoahhopes;
with hopes:
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
and lavas
with Lavas
.
(181) Replaced naptha
with naphtha
.
(184) Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
.
(185) Replaced dug-out
with dugout
.
(189) Replaced animal control
with Animal Control
. Replaced Kai alchemy
with Kai-alchemy
.
(190) Replaced zig-zags
with zigzags
. Replaced who
with who have
in the illustration caption.
(191) Replaced Meal and
with meal or
.
(192) Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
.
(194) Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced says,
with says.
.
(195) Replaced 5
with 5
.
(196) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(196) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
and Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(197) Replaced both occurrences of dug-out
with dugout
.
(61) Replaced tunic,
with tunic.
. Replaced gulleys
with gullies
. Replaced Kai-screen
with Psi-screen
.
(202) Replaced co-operation
with cooperation
. Replaced 3 arrows
with 3 Arrows
.
(230) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(231) Replaced inkeeper
with innkeeper
.
(232) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(233) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(233) Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(236) Replaced horsedrawn
with horse-drawn
. Replaced backpack and
with backpack, and
.
(237) Replaced ear,
with ear.
.
(238) Replaced graciously,
with graciously.
. Replaced co-operation
with cooperation
.
(244) Replaced forest of Salony
with Forest of Salony
.
(245) Replaced new order
with New Order
.
(246) Replaced stammers,
with stammers.
. Replaced uneasily,
with uneasily.
.
(247) Replaced every-decreasing
with ever-decreasing
.
(247) Replaced every-decreasing
with ever-decreasing
and lavas
with Lavas
.
(249) Replaced accent,
with accent.
.
(250) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Kai rank of
with rank of Kai
. Replaced new order
with New Order
. Replaced Kai monastery
with Kai Monastery
.
(250) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
. Replaced Kai rank of
with rank of Kai
. Replaced new order
with New Order
. Replaced Kai monastery
with Kai Monastery
. Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
.
(252) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(253) Replaced glass and
with glass, and
.
(255) Deleted at the beginning of this book
.
(256) Replaced all occurrences of the Monastery
with the monastery
. Replaced Durncrag tower
with Durncrag Tower
. Replaced Kai savant
with Kai Savant
. Replaced Kai lords
with Kai Lords
. Replaced north-west
with northwest
. Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
. Replaced Hall,
with Hall.
. Replaced door,
with door.
.
(256) Replaced all occurrences of the Monastery
with the monastery
. Replaced Durncrag tower
with Durncrag Tower
. Replaced Kai savant
with Kai Savant
. Replaced Kai lords
with Kai Lords
. Replaced north-west
with northwest
. Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
. Replaced Hall,
with Hall.
. Replaced door,
with door.
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(258) Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
.
(260) Replaced 5 arrows
with 5 Arrows
. Put the signposts into a table. Replaced animal mastery
with Animal Mastery
.
(262) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
.
(268) Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
.
(269) Replaced (imposters)
with (impostors)
.
(270) Replaced new-found
with newfound
. Replaced Cener druid
with Cener Druid
. Replaced panic-struck
with panic-stricken
.
(272) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(273) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Replaced (imposters)
with (impostors)
.
(274) Replaced Brotherhood spell
with Brotherhood Spell
. Replaced ultra-violet
with ultraviolet
.
(275) Replaced camp fire
with campfire
.
(277) Replaced Pouch of tobacco
with Pouch of Tobacco
.
(279) Replaced lording
with lordling
.
(280) Replaced Alema trail
with Alema Trail
. Replaced treeline
with tree-line
. Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
.
(282) Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
.
(282) Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(286) Replaced mindforce
with Mindforce
.
(288) Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(288) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
and the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(290) Replaced backpack and
with backpack, and
.
(291) Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(291) Replaced both occurrences of lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced both occurrences of Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(292) Replaced salute,
with salute.
.
(295) Replaced despatch
with dispatch
. Replaced out-distance
with outdistance
.
(297) Replaced Old Kingdom spell
with Old Kingdom Spell
. Replaced Grand Huntmastery
with Grand Weaponmastery
.
(307) Deleted at the beginning of this book
.
(308) Replaced Lone Wolf
with Lone Wolf
when referring to the series. Replaced says,
with says.
. Replaced candlemakers
with candle-makers
.
(312) Replaced mindforce
with Mindforce
.
(314) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(315) Replaced camp fire
with campfire
.
(318) Replaced an startling
with a startling
.
(320) Replaced infra-red
with infrared
. Replaced both occurrences of dug-out
with dugout
.
(322) Replaced Old Kingdom spell
with Old Kingdom Spell
.
(327) Replaced riverbank
with river bank
.
(328) Replaced Fryelund forest
with Fryelund Forest
. Replaced add 1
with add 1.
.
(328) Replaced Fryelund forest
with Fryelund Forest
. Replaced add 1
with add 1.
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(329) Replaced rock face
with rock-face
.
(331) Replaced Sun-Crystal
with Sun-crystal
. Replaced door,
with door.
.
(335) Replaced backpack and
with backpack, and
.
(340) Replaced pouring
with poring
.
(341) Replaced add 1
with add 1.
.
(343) Replaced add 1
with add 1.
.
(344) Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(344) Replaced lavas
with Lavas
. Replaced the Gate
with the Shadow Gate
.
(345) Replaced Kai mastery
with Kai Mastery
.
(346) Replaced eyes,
with eyes.
. Replaced Gods
with Gods! Our
.
(346) Replaced eyes,
with eyes.
. Replaced Gods
with Gods! Our
. Replaced lavas
with Lavas
.
(348) Replaced Durncrag mountains
with Durncrag Mountains
.
(349) Replaced farm house
with farmhouse
.
(350) Replaced Crack!,
with
.