>TM 4
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>PS ON
>PL60
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>CP ON
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	The corpse-creature implodes the very instant that it Š	is struck by the radiant light of the Moonstone. Air Š	and loose earth rush past you to be sucked into the Š	vacuum formed by its sudden destruction, and you are Š	forced to cling to the ground for fear of being Š	dragged into this crushing vortex. Then, with Š	stunning abruptness, the swirling vacuum shoots Š	skywards and vanishes among the clouds.

	The Shaman howls with mortal terror and flees into Š	the jungle, his power destroyed. The natives stagger Š	drunkenly, as if suddenly they have awoken from a Š	trance. They fall to their knees and begin to worship Š	you, for they recognise that you have broken the Š	Shaman's spell and they are in awe of your power. 

	You allow the natives to escort you to Kitaezi, their Š	coastal city, where you are treated like a hero by Š	the impoverished populace. You learn that Kitaezi was Š	once a thriving port before the arrival of Ulonga the Š	Shaman. He used his power to overthrow the tribal Š	chieftain, enslave the people, and drive away the Š	traders. For a year he has been the bane of this port Š	and its poor citizens, but now he is gone and the Š	people are eager to celebrate his demise. They smash Š	the many statues and likenesses of Ulonga that stand Š	in every public square, and they sing and dance Š	through the streets.

	At a ceremony held in the city's main square, you
	are bedecked with garlands of flowers and presented Š	with three special items:

	  Pouch of Seota Dust  (Restores 10 ENDURANCE points. 
	                        Use only once)
	  Talisman of Defiance (Adds +2 to COMBAT SKILL)
	  Eye of Lhaz          (Enables user to exert control
	                        over poisonous snakes)

	All of the above are Special Items which you keep in Š	the pockets of your tunic. Record them on your éAction Š	Charté and note their special properties.


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