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<publisher>Project Aon</publisher>
- <date class="publication"><year>2012</year><month>10</month><day>28</day></date>
+ <date class="publication"><year>2018</year><month>2</month><day>15</day></date>
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<p>You are the Lone Wolf<ch.emdash/>Kai Grand Master of Sommerlund. After the demise of the Darklords of Helgedad, the fearsome city-fortress of Kaag became a refuge for the remains of their broken armies. Defeated and powerless, these minions seemed doomed to live in bitter isolation from the rest of Magnamund. But now a new evil is stirring deep within the dungeons of Kaag<ch.ellips/></p>
<p>In <strong><cite>The Captives of Kaag</cite></strong>, you must venture alone into the black heart of Kaag, to free your friend from the forces which imprison him against his will. Will you succeed? Or will you and Banedon fall victim to the evil power which commands this fortress of nightmares?</p>
<line>Simon Osborne</line>
<line>Timothy Pederick</line>
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<dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
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<p>Weaponmastery bonuses are replaced by Grand Weaponmastery bonuses, not added cumulatively (cf. <a href="http://www.projectaon.org/en/ReadersHandbook/NewsletterExcerpts#lwcn28">Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28</a>).</p>
<p>If you have completed previous adventures, already possess the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with Bow, and have reached the rank of <bookref book="12tmod" section="imprvdsc">Mentora</bookref>, it seems that you should already be able to add 5 to numbers picked from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> (i.e. the basic Weaponmastery with Bow bonus of 3 added to the Mentora bonus of 2 for all missile weapons). Likely, the author intended the Weaponmastery bonus at the Mentora rank to be a <quote>hidden loyalty bonus</quote> (cf. <a href="http://www.projectaon.org/en/ReadersHandbook/NewsletterExcerpts#lwcn28">Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 28</a>). In view of this, the <ch.plus/>2 Mentora bonus is therefore <em>not</em> cumulative with Grand Weaponmastery with Bow.</p>
- <p>Certain sections direct the reader to use different bonuses when using a Bow, ranging from 3 to 5, if you have Grand Weaponmastery with Bow. This may be the author adjusting the Grand Weaponmastery bonus on a case-by-case basis (and therefore this bonus should be used instead of the standard bonus) or an error (and therefore all of these bonuses should be 5). It is up to you to decide, but it seems most reasonable to follow the first alternative, to replace the Grand Weaponmastery bonus with whatever bonus is mentioned in that section.</p>
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<p>Subtract the <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of your enemy from this total. The result is your Combat Ratio. Enter it on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>Example</p>
<p>Lone Wolf (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 27) is attacked by a pack of Doomwolves (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 30). He is taken by surprise and is not given the opportunity of evading their attack. Lone Wolf has the Grand Master Discipline of Kai-surge to which the Doomwolves are not immune, so Lone Wolf adds 8 points to his <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>, giving him a total <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 35.</p>
- <p>He subtracts the Doomwolf pack<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of <ch.plus/>5. (35
-30 = <ch.plus/>5). <ch.plus/>5 is noted on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
+ <p>He subtracts the Doomwolf pack<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of <ch.plus/>5. (35
<ch.endash/>30 = <ch.plus/>5). <ch.plus/>5 is noted on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
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<li><p><a id="stage3">When you have your Combat Ratio</a>, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p></li>
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<p>You lower Banedon to the floor and make him as comfortable as you can by propping him in a sitting position with his back against one of the statues. Then, despite your own fatigue, you use your innate healing skills in an attempt to revive him to consciousness. His pulse is weak and his skin is cold to the touch, and you can tell by his poor physical condition that he has been starved and beaten during his imprisonment here in Kaag. Placing your hands upon his brow, you feel some of your body warmth draining away as you concentrate on transmitting your healing powers to your injured friend. Slowly he responds, and although he is still too weak to speak, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.</p>
- <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.ellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door.</thought></p>
+ <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.lellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door.</thought></p>
<p>Guided by Banedon<ch.apos/>s messages you discover that there is indeed a lever as he described. You pull it and a panel in the stone wall glides open to reveal a secret alcove and flight of steps leading downwards. Noises in the tunnel warn you that Drakkarim are approaching and so, without hesitation, you shoulder your friend once more and hurry into the alcove to avoid them.</p>
<choice idref="sect220"><link-text>Turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You have only just re-entered the chamber when a second bolt slams into the floor of the tunnel. The blast and concussion throw you forwards, but you manage to recover your balance and stay on your feet.</p>
<p>The sound of the explosion revives Banedon and, although he is still far too weak to speak or walk, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.</p>
- <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.ellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door. Hurry<ch.ellips/></thought></p>
+ <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.lellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door. Hurry<ch.ellips/></thought></p>
<p>Guided by Banedon<ch.apos/>s messages you discover that there is indeed a lever as he described. You pull it and a panel in the stone wall glides open to reveal a secret alcove and flight of steps leading downwards. The sound of running feet warns you that the enemy are approaching along both passages, and so, without hesitation, you shoulder your friend once more and slip into the alcove to avoid them.</p>
<choice idref="sect220"><link-text>Turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You have only just re-entered the chamber when a second bolt slams into the arch of the tunnel. The blast and concussion throws you off-balance and, together with Banedon, you crash headlong to the floor: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>The fall revives Banedon and, although he is still far too weak to speak or walk, he manages to open his eyes and communicate with you telepathically.</p>
- <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.ellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door. Hurry<ch.ellips/></thought></p>
+ <p><thought>I know this chamber<ch.ellips/></thought> he says, <thought><ch.lellips/>I have been here before. Look there, at the statue opposite. You<ch.apos/>ll find a lever concealed at its side. It opens a hidden door. Hurry<ch.ellips/></thought></p>
<p>Guided by Banedon<ch.apos/>s messages you discover that there is indeed a lever as he described. You pull it and a panel in the stone wall glides open to reveal a secret alcove and a flight of steps leading down. The sound of running feet warns you that the enemy are approaching along both passages, and so, without hesitation, you shoulder your friend once more and hurry into the alcove to avoid them.</p>
<choice idref="sect220"><link-text>Turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You swiftly catch up with the fleeing Vordak and draw your weapon in readiness to cut it down. The creature glances over its shoulder and, as you strike out at its skull-like head, it raises an iron mace in an attempt to parry the blow. It manages to deflect your attack, but you quickly raise your weapon to strike again.</p>
<combat><enemy>Vordak</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">22</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">28</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <p>Remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.</p>
<choice idref="sect79">If you win this combat in three rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 79</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect284">If you win and the combat lasts four rounds or longer, <link-text>turn to 284</link-text>.</choice>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
- <description>A scaly dragon with frosty white skin and razor- sharp fangs fixes you with a murderous gaze.</description>
+ <description>A scaly dragon with frosty white skin and razor-sharp fangs fixes you with a murderous gaze.</description>
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<p>(<a idref="sect3">3</a>) Replaced <quote>click</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>click</onomatopoeia></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect5">5</a>) Replaced <quote>veterans</quote> with <quote>Veterans</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>) Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.</p>
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<p>(<a idref="sect9">9</a>) Replaced <quote>safety. After</quote> with <quote>safety, yet your submersion has cost you your money pouch and one item from your Backpack, lost when you first fell into the dusty pool. Erase all your Gold Crowns, and the first item recorded on your Backpack Items list. After</quote> (cf. Sections <a idref="sect165">165</a> and <a idref="sect342">342</a>).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect9">9</a>) Replaced <quote>safety. After</quote> with <quote>safety, yet your submersion has cost you your money pouch and one item from your Backpack, lost when you first fell into the dusty pool. Erase all your Gold Crowns, and the first item recorded on your Backpack Items list. After</quote> (cf. Sections <a idref="sect165">165</a> and <a idref="sect342">342</a>).</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect10">10</a>) Replaced <quote>head first</quote> with <quote>head-first</quote>. Replaced <quote>commotion, and your presence, has</quote> with <quote>commotion<ch.emdash/>and your presence<ch.emdash/>has</quote>. Replaced <quote>Drakkar guard</quote> with <quote>Drakkarim guard</quote> to reflect <a idref="erruse">standard usage</a>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect11">11</a>) Replaced <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai-alchemy, and</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic and</quote>. Replaced <quote>skill, or</quote> with <quote>skill or</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect12">12</a>) Replaced <quote>the Sword of Helshezag</quote> with <quote>Helshezag</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>) Removed the quotation marks from the quotation of Banedon<ch.apos/>s speech in favour of italicizing the text.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect115">115</a>) Replaced <quote>on to</quote> with <quote>onto</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Replaced <quote>god</quote> with <quote>God</quote>. Replaced <quote>master of all evil</quote> with <quote>Master of all Evil</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect118">118</a>) Added <quote>Remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.</quote> as a reminder that the Vordak is an undead opponent.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) Replaced <quote>surface then,</quote> with <quote>surface; then,</quote>. Replaced <quote>flickers, then</quote> with <quote>flickers, and then</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>) Replaced <quote>semi-circular</quote> with <quote>semicircular</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>on to</quote> with <quote>onto</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>) Replaced <quote>bridge, then</quote> with <quote>bridge, and then</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) Replaced <quote>turn to the page</quote> with <quote>turn to the entry</quote> for clarity and consistency.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>) Replaced <quote>embellishment save</quote> with <quote>embellishment, save</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect186">186</a>) Replaced <quote>Hurriedly you dispose of the Drakkar uniform and move</quote> with <quote>Hurriedly you move</quote> as you may not be wearing the Drakkarim uniform (cf. <a idref="sect347">Section 347</a>). Replaced <quote>If, in</quote> with <quote>If in</quote>. Replaced <quote>adventure, you</quote> with <quote>adventure you</quote>.</p>
-<!-- <p>Replaced <quote>Drakkar uniform</quote> with <quote>Drakkarim uniform</quote> to reflect <a idref="erruse">standard usage</a>.</p>-->
<p>(<a idref="sect188">188</a>) Replaced <quote>shoulders, then</quote> with <quote>shoulders, and then</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect192">192</a>) Replaced <quote>clear oily</quote> with <quote>clear, oily</quote>. Replaced <quote>clear oily <em>inflammable</em></quote> with <quote>clear, oily, <em>inflammable</em></quote>. Replaced <quote>Lantern, a Torch, or a Tinderbox</quote> with <quote>Lantern, or a Torch <em>and</em> a Tinderbox</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>) Replaced <quote>your skin, then</quote> with <quote>your skin; then</quote>. Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.</p>
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