>TM 4
>LS 2
>PS ON
>PL60
>SM6
>CP ON
>FO OFF
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		δ165δ      

	From the cover of the distant isles there emerges a 
Š	fearsome warship. You magnify your vision and focus 
Š	upon the oncoming vessel to see that it is rigged with 
Š	a scarlet mainsail emblazoned with a strange design - 
Š	a serpent entwined about the blade of silver scimitar. 
Š	You relay these details to Fernant and Oriah gasps 
Š	with fright.

	"It's the symbol of Ghol-Tabras," he says, "the 
	city-state ruled by Sesketera." The merest mention of 
Š	her evil suitor's name is enough to make Oriah faint 
Š	with shock. You catch her as she falls, then Fernant 
Š	lifts her into his arms and carries her below to her 
Š	cabin. Once they have left the deck, you turn your 
Š	full attention to the oncoming vessel for now it is 
Š	clear by its course that it intends to ram the ιPride 
Š	of Sommerlundι.
	
	Captain Raker sounds the battle alarm and his crew 
Š	attempt desperately to bring the ship out of the 
Š	enemy's path. Sergeant Dryan's marines hastily load 
Š	their cannons and get ready to fire upon his command. 
Š	The enemy vessel alters course to maintain its 
Š	attacking line and, as it closes to within two hundred 
Š	yards, you see that it is a formidable fighting craft. 
Š	Plates of iron protect its prow and lines of warriors, 
Š	clad in scarlet and silver armour, man its decks and 
Š	forecastle. Then you notice a dark shape perched upon 
Š	the ship's ram which protrudes from below its 
Š	bowsprit. You focus upon this strange shape, but 
Š	before you can determine its nature your senses are 
Š	assailed by a wave of powerful psychic energy.


	If you possess Kai-screen, turn to  β202β

	If you do not possess this discipline, turn to  β319β