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- <line>Text copyright <ch.copy/> 1994 Joe Dever.</line>
- <line>Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1994 Trevor Newton.</line>
+ <line>Text <ch.copy/> 1994 Joe Dever.</line>
+ <line>Illustrations <ch.copy/> 1994 Trevor Newton.</line>
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- <line>Text copyright <ch.copy/> 1994 Joe Dever.</line>
- <line>Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1994 Trevor Newton.</line>
- <line>Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</line>
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+ <p>Text <ch.copy/> 1994 Joe Dever. Illustrations <ch.copy/> 1994 Trevor Newton.</p>
+ <p>Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
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<p>You dodge aside but the creature throws open her arms and deals your shoulder a glancing blow with her terrible claws: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Bravely you turn to meet her attack and raise your weapon to defend yourself as she lashes out at your face. You parry her blow and counter it by launching yourself headlong into a desperate fight to the finish.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (mate)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(mate)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Bravely you meet her attack and counter it by launching yourself headlong into a desperate fight to the finish.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (mate)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(mate)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The creature leaps upon you as you are falling backwards and you tumble down the circular stairs, locked together in a deadly embrace. It hits the floor of the landing below and its body cushions your impact, enabling you to recover quickly and unsheathe your weapon. The creature is momentarily stunned by the fall and you seize the opportunity to attack it before it can get to its feet.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (stunned)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(stunned)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You may ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> losses sustained in the first round of this combat. The creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect41">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Before you can fully unsheathe your weapon, the creature slams into you and rakes your chest with her terrible claws: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Bravely you struggle to your feet and raise your weapon to defend yourself as she lashes out at your face. You parry her blow and counter it by launching yourself headlong into a desperate fight to the finish.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (mate)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(mate)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Your Arrow hits the creature<ch.apos/>s chest but it does not penetrate deeply beyond its thick fur. Hurriedly you drop your Bow and reach for your Weapon. It has barely cleared its scabbard when the creature is suddenly upon you, its vile breath hot in your face. You are slammed against the wall by the impact of the attack (lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) and momentarily stunned, but still you manage to duck its slashing claws which rake deep grooves in the wall above your head. With a swift twist of your body you unpin yourself and create the vital space you need in order to wield your Weapon against this determined and terrible foe.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (grazed)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">39</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(grazed)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">39</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect41">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Your Arrow sinks into the creature<ch.apos/>s chest and makes it howl with pain, yet it does not deflect the beast. The sheer momentum of its attack is propelling it towards you. Hurriedly you drop your Bow and reach for your Weapon, but it has barely cleared its scabbard when the creature is suddenly upon you, its vile breath hot in your face. You are slammed against the wall by the impact of the collision (lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) and momentarily stunned, but still you manage to duck its slashing claws which rake deep grooves in the wall above your head. With a swift twist of your body you unpin yourself from the wall and create the vital space you need in order to wield your Weapon against this determined and terrible foe.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (wounded)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(wounded)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect41">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Snarling and spitting, the savage beast comes hurtling through the darkness to rake you with her terrible claws. Bravely you stand your ground and prepare to strike your first blow in this desperate fight to the death.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Deathstalker (mate)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Deathstalker <em>(mate)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You decline to answer his question directly for you do not wish to give him the impression that you are familiar with the ways of magic. Rather than reveal your true identity, or the reasons why you now find yourself in Bisutan, you simply say that you are a traveller who is on his way south.</p>
- <p><quote>Mmmm<ch.ellips/></quote> mutters the old man, clearly bemused, <quote>perhaps, you have acquired something<ch.ellips/><em>magical</em><ch.ellips/>whilst on your travels? I am a collector of magical artefacts. In fact that is why I<ch.apos/>ve come to Bisutan. If you have anything of an arcane nature I would be most keen to make you an offer of purchase.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Mmmm<ch.ellips/></quote> mutters the old man, clearly bemused, <quote>perhaps, you have acquired something<ch.ellips/><em>magical</em><ch.lellips/>whilst on your travels? I am a collector of magical artefacts. In fact that is why I<ch.apos/>ve come to Bisutan. If you have anything of an arcane nature I would be most keen to make you an offer of purchase.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect54">If you possess an Iron Skull, a Kutyan Emerald, or a Siyen Crown, and you wish to sell one or more of these Special Items to the old magician, <link-text>turn to 54</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect262">If you do not possess any of these items, or if you do not want to sell any of them, <link-text>turn to 262</link-text>.</choice>
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