>TM 4 >LS 2 >PS ON >PL60 >SM6 >CP ON >FO OFF >------L-----------------------!---------------------------R ä68ä You ride the benign thermal currents that swirl Š between these lower mountain peaks and enjoy a Š spectacular aerial view of the Great Masourn range. Within the hour you emerge from the peaks and drift Š towards columns of rock that rise up from the lower Š slopes of the timbered mountainside. Circling above Š one of these columns are six large black-winged Š birds. You magnify your vision and your pulse Š quickens when instantly you recognise them to be Š itikars - giant Vassagonian eagles. The leader of this predatory group has golden Š markings on his wings tips that glint in the sun, Š giving them a metallic appearance, and when he sees Š the balloon approaching he veers away from the Š column. The others follow his lead and all six come Š flying towards you in a wedge-shaped formation. They fly past overhead and stare down at the balloon Š with their cold black eyes. Then the leader turns Š about and you sense that he intends to attack you on Š his next pass. His companions form up behind him in a Š line and he leads them in a steep dive. As he comes to within a hundred feet, he spreads his Š razor-sharp talons and fixes his cruel eyes on the Š balloon's vulnerable canopy. If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, turn Š to â141â If you possess Animal Mastery, and wish to use it, Š turn to â168â If you possess a Bow, and wish to use it, turn to â168â If you possess neither of these skills, nor a Bow, or Š if you choose not to use any of them, turn to â53â