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<dt>MS 5085 Bhanar and Chai</dt>
- <dd>The vampiric Autarch Sejanoz of Bhanar was destroyed. Khea-khan Xo-lin of Chai rallied the New Kingdom armies, defeated the invading Bhanarian army and pursued it deep into the Bhanarian homeland. Xo-lin<ch.apos/>s son, General Zha-zhing, looted the city of Yua Tzhan and razed it to the ground. Very few of its citizens escaped alive. This has since become remembered as the Massacre of Yua Tzhan. Young Prince Kamada, Xo-Lin<ch.apos/>s great-great-grandson, died during the winter. He was next in line for the throne of Chai because General Zha-zing was the illegitimate son of Xo-lin.</dd>
+ <dd>The vampiric Autarch Sejanoz of Bhanar was destroyed. Khea-khan Xo-lin of Chai rallied the New Kingdom armies, defeated the invading Bhanarian army and pursued it deep into the Bhanarian homeland. Xo-lin<ch.apos/>s son, General Zha-zhing, looted the city of Yua Tzhan and razed it to the ground. Very few of its citizens escaped alive. This has since become remembered as the Massacre of Yua Tzhan. Young Prince Kamada, Xo-Lin<ch.apos/>s great-great-grandson, died during the winter. He was next in line for the throne of Chai because General Zha-zhing was the illegitimate son of Xo-lin.</dd>
<dt>MS 5086 Bhanar and Chai</dt>
<dd>The Chai army occupied eastern Bhanar, and all of its steam-powered engines and weapons of war were systematically destroyed. The aged Khea-khan Xo-lin of Chai died, and his only remaining son, Zha-zhing, acceded to the throne. Zha-zhing<ch.apos/>s political rivals accused him of plotting and orchestrating the young prince Kadama<ch.apos/>s death in the preceding year for his personal gain. These accusations were never proven. Upon his inauguration he married Princess Myelsha of Mhytan. Chai forts along the border with Bhanar were attacked by Bhanarian irregulars in reprisal for the Massacre of Yua Tzhan. A treaty was signed between Chai and Mhytan (the Chai Sea Treaty). All Bhanarian shipping was denied access to the Chai Sea by Mhytanian and Chai men of war. The blockade soon suffocated Bhanarian resistance.</dd>
<dt>MS 5086 Shadaki and Free Alliance of Southern Magnamund</dt>
- <dd>Zultan Zedoli seized the throne of Shadaki in a bloody uprising, and the state of Shadaki seceded from the Free Alliance of Southern Magnamund<ch.emdash/>the confederation of states which had emerged from the collapse of the Shadakine Empire of Shararak the Wytch-king in MS 5057. Grey Star, the previous ruler of Shadaki, fled but he remained the Wizard Regent of the Free Alliance and set up his new capital in Port of Suhn.</dd>
+ <dd>Zultan Zedoli seized the throne of Shadaki in a bloody uprising, and the state of Shadaki seceded from the Free Alliance of Southern Magnamund<ch.emdash/>the confederation of states which had emerged from the collapse of the Shadakine Empire of Shasarak the Wytch-king in MS 5057. Grey Star, the previous ruler of Shadaki, fled but he remained the Wizard Regent of the Free Alliance and set up his new capital in Port of Suhn.</dd>
<dt>MS 5087 Bhanar and Chai</dt>
<dd>Bhanarian resistance collapsed. Khea-khan Zha-zhing installed Overseer Klutan upon the throne of Bhanar. Klutan was a political puppet of Chai. The Chai army withdrew from eastern Bhanar. Khea-khan Zha-zhing had a son, Lao Tin.</dd>
<dt>MS 5088 Vaduzhan, Bhanar and Chai</dt>
<dd>Vaduzhan invaded south-western Bhanar. The capital city of Otavai fell to Vaduzian forces with little resistance. King Kardisa of Vaduzhan claimed the territories of former south-western Bhanar for his imperial throne. Chai chose not to oppose his claims. Overseer Klutan transferred his seat of power to the coastal city of Yua Klio near to the Chai border. Gradually he lost control over most of Bhanar.</dd>
<dt>MS 5088 The Isle of Lorn</dt>
<dd>The Shianti left the Isle of Lorn to reside with Goddess Ishir on the Plane of Light. Their final act upon Magnamund was to bequeath their island to the Order of the Kai. The handover was facilitated by their emissary, Grey Star.</dd>
- <dt>MS 5089 The Isle of Lorn, Shadaki, and the Free ALliance</dt>
+ <dt>MS 5089 The Isle of Lorn, Shadaki, and the Free Alliance</dt>
<dd>Lone Wolf travelled to the Isle of Lorn. Assisted by Grey Star and Guildmaster Banedon, he made plans for the construction of a second Kai Monastery. Zultan Zedoli of Shadaki declared their presence upon the Isle of Lorn <quote>an act of war</quote>. Shadaki mustered its army and attacked its southern neighbours: Korli and Forlu, members of the Free Alliance of Southern Magnamund. The Freelands sent troops to support the Free Alliance led by Grey Star, as did Lone Wolf. A cassel of Kai and three cassels of Sommlending marines fought in the War of the Sea of Winds. Shadaki was soundly defeated and forced to relinquish all of its territorial gains. Zultan Zedoli was assassinated before the year was out. Ulonga the Shaman, the evil necromancer who pulled the strings in Zedoli<ch.apos/>s shadow, now overtly seized control of Shadaki with assistance from Sesketera, the notoriously cruel ruler of the city-state of Ghol-Tabras.</dd>
<dt>MS 5090 Lencia and Nyras</dt>
<dd>The Lencians were forced out of Nyras by Warmarshal Ranghor. King Sarnac III was killed. A civil war erupted in the Drakkarim nations as Ranghor and his former lieutenant, Ghangrim, wrestled for control.</dd>
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<p>You rise an hour before dawn. You have chosen to wear the simple clothing of a Chai countryman<ch.emdash/>a padded jacket of cinnamon-coloured cotton, apple green breeches, tan leather boots and a hooded grey woollen cloak. You don your equipment and make a final check before you leave your chambers and hurry to the parade ground.</p>
- <p>In the early pre-dawn light, the area is alive with activity. The hum of the skyship engines makes the gravel surface of the parade ground vibrate beneath your feet as you approach the magnificent vessels. Lord Rimoah beckons you over to the boarding stairs of the <cite>Comet</cite>. He and Grand Master Blazer are awaiting you on main deck, and they both salute when you step aboard. They invite you to join them at the rail and watch the preparations that are underway on the deck of Skyfort, moored alongside. You watch Lone Wolf leading Black Hawk, Star Lynx, Steel Hand and Swift Sword in single file up the boarding steps. When they are all on deck, they turn to wave you farewell. You and Blazer return their waves and bid them good luck and good hunting.</p>
+ <p>In the early predawn light, the area is alive with activity. The hum of the skyship engines makes the gravel surface of the parade ground vibrate beneath your feet as you approach the magnificent vessels. Lord Rimoah beckons you over to the boarding stairs of the <cite>Comet</cite>. He and Grand Master Blazer are awaiting you on main deck, and they both salute when you step aboard. They invite you to join them at the rail and watch the preparations that are underway on the deck of Skyfort, moored alongside. You watch Lone Wolf leading Black Hawk, Star Lynx, Steel Hand and Swift Sword in single file up the boarding steps. When they are all on deck, they turn to wave you farewell. You and Blazer return their waves and bid them good luck and good hunting.</p>
<p>Comet is the first to leave the parade ground. The powerful hum of its engine rises steadily in pitch as the skycraft makes its ascent. As it gains altitude, so you are afforded a spectacular view of the morning sunrise. It bathes the Kai Monastery with a vividly golden light. Once the skyship is safely clear of the monastery<ch.apos/>s towers, Lord Rimoah sets a northwesterly course before handing over the helm to Bo<ch.apos/>sun Durin. With a smile, Lord Rimoah invites you and Blazer to join him in the skycraft<ch.apos/>s comfortable cabin where breakfast awaits.</p>
<p>You enjoy a hearty meal together and discuss the details of your missions. The first part of your aerial voyage will take you to the small Chai coastal town of H<ch.apos/>lau. This is where you will disembark and begin your overland journey incognito to the Chai capital, Pensei.</p>
<p>Enemy agents are known to be operating in Pensei and so it has been decided not to land you at the capital directly, for to do so would alert Zashnor to your presence and reveal your intentions. After dropping you off in H<ch.apos/>lau, located on the Chai Sea, Lord Rimoah and Blazer will proceed to the Kraknalorg chasm where his mission awaits. You will each be picked up by Comet after you have completed your quests. Lord Rimoah gives each of you a large amber gem, the size of an orange. These are tracker-gems, kindly provided by Sage Chastan. He also gives you each a small leather satchel in which to keep it. (Record this Tracker-Gem as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. You keep it in its leather satchel which you wear slung over your right shoulder and around your body, so that the satchel rests on your left hip.) Rimoah tells you that the stones are beacons. They emit a power that he can detect at a great distance. By way of these beacons, he will be able to steer the Comet to your precise locations and retrieve you. Then he adds a few cautionary words:</p>
<p><quote>Be sure you do not part company with your tracker-gem. Look after it and it will look after you.</quote></p>
<p>Rimoah tells you that the first part of the voyage, to your drop-off point at H<ch.apos/>lau, will take six hours. You are expecting to arrive there at noon. A guide will be waiting for you at a clearing located a mile to the east of the coastal town. His name is Anseng. Lord Rimoah says that you could not wish for a better guide.</p>
- <p><quote>He was once an Imperial Chai Guard Captain, and now, in early retirement, he is one of a network of brave agents who provide us with reliable information about our enemies, most especially their troop strengths and dispositions. He will take you directly to Pensei for an audience with Khea-khan Lao Tin. You are to collect the Eye of Agarash and leave the city. Head south towards the coastal city of Dwala. I will return to Chai at dusk of the 6th day hence. So long as you still possess your tracker-gem, I will find you and bring you back to the monastery, safe and sure.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>He was once an Imperial Chai Guard Captain, and now, in early retirement, he is one of a network of brave agents who provide us with reliable information about our enemies, most especially their troop strengths and dispositions. He will take you directly to Pensei for an audience with Khea-khan Lao Tin. You are to collect the Eye of Agarash and leave the city. Head south towards the coastal city of Dwala. I will return to Chai at dusk of the sixth day hence. So long as you still possess your tracker-gem, I will find you and bring you back to the monastery, safe and sure.</quote></p>
<p>You are reassured by Rimoah<ch.apos/>s plan. Yet you know that so much depends upon you retrieving the Eye of Agarash before Zashnor and his ravenous army reaches Pensei.</p>
<p>Three hours after leaving the Isle of Lorn, the Comet runs into heavy weather over the Mythenian Sea. Bo<ch.apos/>sun Durin commands the crew to secure the decks for a rough passage. Once their duties are completed, they hurry below deck to the safety of their quarters. The bo<ch.apos/>sun is expecting to be clear of the storm and back on course within the hour. Yet the weather does not improve; it steadily worsens. The Comet is swallowed up in a seemingly endless expanse of roiling black thunder clouds. Tremendous winds buffet the hull and the skyship is shaken vigorously from bow to stern. Lord Rimoah draws upon his great powers to create a magical sphere of calmness that encapsulates the Comet. It keeps you safe from the lightning and the tremendous winds, but it cannot increase the speed of your passage and you are blown wildly off course.</p>
<p>It is close to midnight, twelve hours past your expected time of arrival, when finally the tiny lights of the coastal town of H<ch.apos/>lau are first sighted in the sheeting rain. As Comet passes over the town, you see that it has been badly damaged by the storm. Many of the dwellings have lost their roofs and its colourful fleet of fishing boats lies smashed and scattered along the shoreline. On the outskirts of the battered town, Lord Rimoah orders Bo<ch.apos/>sun Durin to slow the skyship to a halt. Below its keel, you look down upon a clearing in the toa and Chai pine trees which is bisected by a muddy road. This area is illuminated sporadically by flashes of lightning. A solitary male figure stands in the middle of this grassy, storm-swept clearing. He is clad in a wide-brimmed peasant<ch.apos/>s hat, a hooded rain cape, and he is holding aloft a Chai lantern which gives off a pale yellowy light.</p>
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<p>Suddenly you realise that you are not being subjected to an audio attack. The noise that fills your head is the effect of a powerful psychic assault on your senses. You call upon your Grand Master discipline to suppress the unbearable noise and your swift response saves you from sustaining any permanent injury to your mind: lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
<p>Howling with frustration, the ghoulish figure leaps towards you brandishing his black staff and, in the blink of an eye, the staff transforms into a hissing serpent. It is disturbingly similar to the snake that emerged from the mouth of undead Anseng. You reach to your weapon and pull back as the serpent<ch.apos/>s venomous fangs strike out for your throat.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer (reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod) </enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer <em>(reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</em> </enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Xaol is a powerful undead adversary. If your chosen weapon provides you with a bonus when used in a fight against an undead foe, be sure to calculate and add the bonus to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> before this battle begins. If you possess the Kai Weapon <quote>Spawnsmite</quote> or <quote>Valiance</quote> you may add the bonus that you gain from its unique properties during this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect160">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 160</link-text></choice>
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<li>Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Manacles (with two keys): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Whetstone: 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
- <li>Rope (50ft length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Compass: 50 Ren (5 Gold Crowns)</li>
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<p>You may buy any of the items listed above for the price indicated. They are all backpack items that will take up one space in your backpack. You are under no obligation to make a purchase.</p>
<p>Shau Zau will buy any items you have noted on your Backpack List (with the exception of Anseng<ch.apos/>s <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">Kirusami</foreign>). He will pay 10 Ren for each item, regardless of how much it originally cost. If you wish to sell any of your items, erase them from your list and add 1 Gold Crown (10 Ren) per item to your Belt Pouch.</p>
<p>Shau Zau and his helpers bid you a pleasant good night when you leave the shop.</p>
- <choice idref="sect325">If you choose to visit or revisit Zian-zu<ch.apos/>s Weaponshop on the opposite side of the street, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect325">If you choose to visit or revisit Zian-zu<ch.apos/>s Weapon Shop on the opposite side of the street, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text></choice>
<choice idref="sect266">If you decide to continue along Daruzhi Street, <link-text>turn to 266</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>15</title></meta>
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- <p>Congratulations, your answer is correct! The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by 5/6ths vinegar and 1/6th oil. This would leave 5/6ths of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other 5/6ths of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with 5/6ths of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
+ <p>Congratulations, your answer is correct! The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by <ch.frac56/> vinegar and <ch.frac16/> oil. This would leave <ch.frac56/> of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other <ch.frac56/> of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with <ch.frac56/> of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
<p>The patrons cheer when Shou Lin confirms that you have given him the correct answer. With good grace, he hands you the Samor Queen and you place it inside the pocket of your jacket. (The Samor Queen is a Special Item. You should add this to your Special Items list on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.)</p>
<p><quote>Well done, my Lord,</quote> says Anseng, cheerfully. <quote>I wish I had your gift for deduction.</quote></p>
<p>You are now feeling very tired and are finding it a little difficult to keep your eyes open. Rather than stay for Shou Lin<ch.apos/>s next riddle, you bid Anseng good night and retire to your room.</p>
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<p>You place one hand around the blacksmith<ch.apos/>s ruined throat and the other on his chest. You draw upon your powers and transfer the healing warmth of your Kai discipline into the dying man. His eyes flicker open and he mouths a warning with blood-flecked lips: <quote>Beware the ghouls!</quote> His eyes glaze over and his agony comes to an abrupt end. He is dead.</p>
<p>You lay his head upon the blood drenched floor and lower his eyelids. Now your mind is flooded with unanswered questions. Why was he savagely murdered? What kind of beast is capable of such cold-bloodied slaughter? Where is Anseng? Is he still alive or has he, too, met a grisly end?</p>
- <p>Galvanised into action by what has happened here, you race down the stairs and mount your horse. Quickly you bring her around to face the open doors and ride out into the pouring rain. The fresh tracks from the Blacksmithy lead you along the paved road until you reach the northern perimeter of the village. Here they leave the highway and veer due east towards the Nagah Forest. A narrow woodman<ch.apos/>s trail snakes its way through the Chai pines and the tracks can clearly be seen in its muddy surface. Your Sixth Sense screams a warning that this dense forest harbours an evil presence. You rein in your horse and scan the surrounding trees. At once you detect an ambush has been prepared and several evil creatures are lying in wait for you on the trail ahead.</p>
+ <p>Galvanised into action by what has happened here, you race down the stairs and mount your horse. Quickly you bring her around to face the open doors and ride out into the pouring rain. The fresh tracks from the Blacksmithy lead you along the paved road until you reach the northern perimeter of the village. Here they leave the highway and veer due east towards the Nagah Forest. A narrow woodsman<ch.apos/>s trail snakes its way through the Chai pines and the tracks can clearly be seen in its muddy surface. Your Sixth Sense screams a warning that this dense forest harbours an evil presence. You rein in your horse and scan the surrounding trees. At once you detect an ambush has been prepared and several evil creatures are lying in wait for you on the trail ahead.</p>
<choice idref="sect218">If you wish to turn around and leave the forest, <link-text>go to 218</link-text></choice>
<choice idref="sect262">If you decide to continue along the trail, knowing that to do so will trigger the ambush, <link-text>turn to 262</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>30</title></meta>
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- <p>Anseng insists that it is too dangerous to linger here any longer. The constant shuddering of the ground beneath your feet confirms this to be so. With his lantern held aloft, he begins the difficult trek through the toa and pine forest with you following close behind. Soon you emerge from the swaying trees and set off along a muddy forest road at a brisk pace, heading east. The sheeting rain and the constant thunder make it impossible for you to speak with your determined guide until you reach a small woodman<ch.apos/>s hut a few miles distant. Anseng points to the hut<ch.apos/>s rickety door and you follow him inside, thankful to be out of the relentless downpour.</p>
+ <p>Anseng insists that it is too dangerous to linger here any longer. The constant shuddering of the ground beneath your feet confirms this to be so. With his lantern held aloft, he begins the difficult trek through the toa and pine forest with you following close behind. Soon you emerge from the swaying trees and set off along a muddy forest road at a brisk pace, heading east. The sheeting rain and the constant thunder make it impossible for you to speak with your determined guide until you reach a small woodsman<ch.apos/>s hut a few miles distant. Anseng points to the hut<ch.apos/>s rickety door and you follow him inside, thankful to be out of the relentless downpour.</p>
<p><quote>You did well to keep up with me, my Lord,</quote> he says, as he places his glowing lantern on the hut<ch.apos/>s solitary table. <quote>We<ch.apos/>ll rest here for a few hours and leave at first light.</quote></p>
<p>From his leather backpack he produces some provisions: a loaf of bread, some strips of cured lamb meat, some dried fruits and a small bottle of rice wine. Generously, he shares his meagre rations with you. While you are eating, you take the opportunity to observe your guide. He is a lean man in his early fifties, physically fit and impressively agile. He is dressed in simple peasant garb with a wide conical hat made from straw. Despite his mundane clothing, this man is clearly not a lowly peasant. He has the distinctive mien of a professional soldier, the legacy of years spent as a Captain in the Imperial Chai Guard: the warrior elite of the Chai army. A <quote><foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">kirusami</foreign></quote>, an ornate bladed pole arm is slung over his shoulder on a thin strip of leather.</p>
<p>When you have finished your meal, Anseng opens a wooden cupboard fixed to the interior wall and retrieves two bed rolls. He unties them and lays them out upon the floor of the hut.</p>
<meta><title>33</title></meta>
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- <p>Unfortunately, your answer is incorrect. The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by 5/6ths vinegar and 1/6th oil. This would leave 5/6ths of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other 5/6ths of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with 5/6ths of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
+ <p>Unfortunately, your answer is incorrect. The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by <ch.frac56/> vinegar and <ch.frac16/> oil. This would leave <ch.frac56/> of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other <ch.frac56/> of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with <ch.frac56/> of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
<p>The patrons mummer their approval when Shou Lin explains the correct solution to the puzzle. You must now erase 10 Gold Crowns from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> and give the coins to the old man. Gladly he accepts your payment and praises you for your brave attempt at solving it.</p>
<p><quote>Bad luck, my Lord,</quote> says Anseng, in an attempt to console you. <quote>May you have better fortune next time.</quote> You are now feeling very tired and are finding it a little difficult to keep your eyes open. Rather than stay for Shou Lin<ch.apos/>s next riddle, you bid Anseng good night and retire to your room.</p>
<choice idref="sect286"><link-text>Turn to 286</link-text></choice>
<li>Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Chisel: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Hammer: 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
- <li>Rope (50ft length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Small Telescope: 60 Ren (6 Gold Crowns)</li>
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<meta><title>46</title></meta>
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- <p>The moment you take the satchel from the Khea-khan<ch.apos/>s hand, you feel a wave of nausea flow through your body that makes you shudder with revulsion. The bag contains the Eye of Agarash. For centuries this evil gem has lain dormant, its power inert. Now it is has been awoken, triggered by the close proximity to you<ch.emdash/>a champion of God Kai. Hurriedly, you draw upon your Magnakai discipline of Psi-screen to shield yourself from its malicious radiance. Your defences deaden its insidious effect, but you suffer a shock to your nervous system: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
+ <p>The moment you take the satchel from the Khea-khan<ch.apos/>s hand, you feel a wave of nausea flow through your body that makes you shudder with revulsion. The bag contains the Eye of Agarash. For centuries this evil gem has lain dormant, its power inert. Now it has been awoken, triggered by the close proximity to you<ch.emdash/>a champion of God Kai. Hurriedly, you draw upon your Magnakai discipline of Psi-screen to shield yourself from its malicious radiance. Your defences deaden its insidious effect, but you suffer a shock to your nervous system: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
<p>Whenever you are affected by the debilitating power of the Eye of Agarash, you may use Laumspur to help you recover. Normally, a healing potion of Laumspur restores 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points when taken after combat. When using it to restore <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> lost due to the power of the Eye of Agarash, you may only restore the actual number of points lost. For example, if you lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points due to the effects of the Eye (as is the case here), and then you take a potion of Laumspur which normally restores 4 points, you will only regain the lost 3 points. The extra point of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is not gained and should not be added to your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score.</p>
<choice idref="sect192"><link-text>Turn to 192</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>49</title></meta>
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- <p>The second Chagarashi enters the combat at the start of the 4th round. Fortunately, this is also the moment that Anseng joins you in the fight against these ferocious foes. You may now continue the combat you began in section 265.</p>
- <p>Anseng engages the companion Chagarashi in combat directly, therefore you should continue the fight with you and your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> scores as they were at the end of the 3rd round.</p>
+ <p>The second Chagarashi enters the combat at the start of the fourth round. Fortunately, this is also the moment that Anseng joins you in the fight against these ferocious foes. You may now continue the combat you began in section 265.</p>
+ <p>Anseng engages the companion Chagarashi in combat directly, therefore you should continue the fight with you and your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> scores as they were at the end of the third round.</p>
<choice idref="sect90">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 90</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>50</title></meta>
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- <p>When combat commenced, Zashnor sent a telepathic command to its Imperial Zlanbeast to assist it in the fight. The creature took off from the pier and commenced a flight over the raging estuary in a wide circle in order to best position itself to launch an attack on you from the rear. At the start of the 7th round, it comes swooping low along the deck behind you. It stabs at you with its sharp horny beak before the momentum of its attack carries it past and it soars away into the clouds.</p>
- <p>In the 7th round, Zashnor<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> increases to 59. Its <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total increases by 5 points. The <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> increase lasts only for the 7th round and represents a temporary bonus that the Nadziran receives from the Imperial Zlanbeast<ch.apos/>s attack. If you survive the 7th round, the Imperial Zlanbeast will no longer be a part of the combat in any further rounds.</p>
- <choice idref="sect54">At the start of the 8th round, you may deduct Zashnor<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus. This will <link-text>return its <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> to 54</link-text>. The increase of 5 points it gained to its <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> in the 7th round remains.</choice>
+ <p>When combat commenced, Zashnor sent a telepathic command to its Imperial Zlanbeast to assist it in the fight. The creature took off from the pier and commenced a flight over the raging estuary in a wide circle in order to best position itself to launch an attack on you from the rear. At the start of the seventh round, it comes swooping low along the deck behind you. It stabs at you with its sharp horny beak before the momentum of its attack carries it past and it soars away into the clouds.</p>
+ <p>In the seventh round, Zashnor<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> increases to 59. Its <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total increases by 5 points. The <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> increase lasts only for the seventh round and represents a temporary bonus that the Nadziran receives from the Imperial Zlanbeast<ch.apos/>s attack. If you survive the seventh round, the Imperial Zlanbeast will no longer be a part of the combat in any further rounds.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect54">At the start of the eighth round, you may deduct Zashnor<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus. This will <link-text>return its <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> to 54</link-text>. The increase of 5 points it gained to its <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> in the seventh round remains.</choice>
<choice idref="sect276">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 276</link-text></choice>
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<p>Suddenly you realise that you are not being subjected to an audio attack. The noise that fills your head is the effect of a powerful psychic assault on your senses. You call upon your advanced discipline to erect a Mindfort to shut out the unbearable noise, and your swift response saves you from sustaining any permanent impairment to your mental faculties.</p>
<p>Howling with frustration that its psychic attack has helped and not harmed you, the ghoulish figure leaps towards you brandishing his black staff. In the blink of an eye, the staff transforms into a hissing serpent. It is disturbingly similar to the snake that emerged from the mouth of undead Anseng. You reach to your weapon and pull back as the serpent<ch.apos/>s venomous fangs strike out for your throat.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer (reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer <em>(reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Xaol is a powerful undead adversary. If your chosen weapon provides you with a bonus when used in a fight against an undead foe, be sure to calculate and add the bonus to your Combat Skill before this battle begins.</p>
<p>If you possess the Kai Weapon <quote>Spawnsmite</quote> or <quote>Valiance</quote> you may add the bonus that you gain from its unique properties during this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect160">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 160</link-text></choice>
<meta><title>54</title></meta>
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- <p>You signal to Lieutenant Quang to halt and he and the Watchers immediately obey your command. Quickly you inform them of what you have seen and they agree to investigate the tavern with you. After dismounting and securing your horses, Queng, Bai and Chao hurry around to the rear of the tavern while you and Deng force open the front door. As soon as you set foot inside the empty taproom you hear the sounds of a struggle taking place on the floor above.</p>
+ <p>You signal to Lieutenant Quang to halt and he and the Watchers immediately obey your command. Quickly you inform them of what you have seen and they agree to investigate the tavern with you. After dismounting and securing your horses, Quang, Bai and Chao hurry around to the rear of the tavern while you and Deng force open the front door. As soon as you set foot inside the empty taproom you hear the sounds of a struggle taking place on the floor above.</p>
<p>Swiftly you ascend a narrow staircase that leads to the upper floor, drawing your Kai Weapon as you bound up the creaky wooden steps. Upon reaching the top of the stairs you see an open trapdoor in the ceiling directly above. Your sixth sense screams a warning of danger, but you have barely a second to react before a hulking grey shape drops down and slams you to the floor. The scabrous hairless grey skin of this cadaverous horror reeks of a charnel smell. Foul black fluid drips from its fanged mouth and a baleful green glow radiates from its ragged eye sockets. From the tip of the index fingers of its right hand extends a curved razor-sharp talon.</p>
<p><quote>A Nagah Ghoul!</quote> screams Deng, <quote>Ishir save us!</quote></p>
<combat><enemy>Nagah Ghoul</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
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<p>The Doomgah leader raises its mighty <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">kirusami</foreign> and spouts of cracking blue flame erupt along the length of its razor sharp blade. It opens its maw to reveal a score of dagger-like fangs and a thin black tongue that writhes between them.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Kl<ch.uuml/>z (armed with Zukgudrak)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">42</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Kl<ch.uuml/>z <em>(armed with Zukgudrak)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">42</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>The weapon that this enemy wields can leach power from the Eye of Agarash. This inflicts 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point of damage to you in every round of this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect228">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 228</link-text></choice>
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<p>Your arrow grazes the top of Chagarashi<ch.apos/>s skull and fails to slow its inexorable advance. Curing your misfortune, you leap from the driver<ch.apos/>s seat and unsheathe your Kai Weapon the instant you land with a splash on the muddy highway. The Chagarashi are intent on attacking the leading pair of horses and you move quickly to block their advance. Screeching with frustration, the larger of the two horrors launches itself upon you with ferocious zeal.</p>
<combat><enemy>Large Chagarashi</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">37</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect313">If you win the combat in 3 rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 313</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect49">If you are still engaged in combat at the start of the 4th round, do not calculate the outcome of this round. Instead, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If you are still engaged in combat at the start of the fourth round, do not calculate the outcome of this round. Instead, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text></choice>
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<li>Small Blanket: 10 Ren (1 Gold Crown)</li>
<li>Arrows: 10 Ren each (1 Gold Crown each)</li>
<li>Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
- <li>Rope (50ft length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Compass: 50 Ren (5 Gold Crowns)</li>
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<p>Zashnor is immune to Mindblast, and has partial resistance to Kai-surge and Kai-blast. If you possess Kai-surge and use it during this combat, you may add 4 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> at a cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point per round. If you possess the advanced Grand Master discipline of Kai-blast and use it during this combat, you may pick only 1 number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> to determine the damage inflicted upon the Nadziran, at the cost of 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. If you use the Kai Weapon 'Valiance' or 'Spawnsmite' you may add the bonus that you gain from its unique properties during this combat.</p>
<p>The Eye of Agarash becomes active throughout this combat. It drains you of 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point per round until the combat ends.</p>
<choice idref="sect312">If you win this combat in 6 rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 312</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect50">If combat is still in progress when you reach the beginning of the 7th round, do not continue. <link-text>Turn instead to 50</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect50">If combat is still in progress when you reach the beginning of the seventh round, do not continue. <link-text>Turn instead to 50</link-text></choice>
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<p>The painting depicts the fall of Autarch Sejanoz. The setting is a darkened chamber heaped with rubble and earth. Light pours down through a ragged hole in the ceiling, illuminating the evil tyrant who is shown on his knees at the left of the composition. The magical Arrow of Atonement is embedded deep in his chest and, through the grill of his tiger helm, his eyes blaze with anger and agony. A small boy, young Prince Kamada, is shown in the foreground running towards the sanctuary of your outstretched arms. You are positioned on the right of the painting and you are pleased to see that you have been depicted with some fair degree of accuracy. The artist has captured your hair and facial features well, but he has exercised a degree of license by showing you clad in overly ornate Kai battle dress and not the plain blue padded tunic and breeches that you were wearing at the time. The bow with which you fired the fateful arrow into the Autarch<ch.apos/>s heart lies discarded on the ground at your feet.</p>
<p><quote>My compliments, Grand Master</quote> says Captain Voushan, with deep respect. <quote>The likeness is uncanny. You have barely aged at all since this painting was commissioned. If memory serves, I believe it was first hung in the throne room 17 years ago.</quote></p>
<p><quote>You<ch.apos/>re too kind,</quote> you reply with a smile, and say no more than this. You refrain from telling the Captain that you owe your preservation to your diligent exercise and development of your innate Grand Master disciplines. Since you became a Kai Grand Master, your body has aged at a much slower rate than men less gifted than you. For every five years that elapse you age but one year.</p>
- <p>A fanfare of trumpets sounds in the concourse, announcing Lin Tao<ch.apos/>s return to the Pensei Pagoda. You return to the middle of the throne room and place your empty tea cup on the golden tray. As you straighten up, the young Khea-khan comes striding into chamber with his personal bodyguard, Lieutenant Quang, following close behind. He is clad in golden armour and is wearing his Hoguan, his imperial crown.</p>
+ <p>A fanfare of trumpets sounds in the concourse, announcing Lin Tao<ch.apos/>s return to the Pensei Pagoda. You return to the middle of the throne room and place your empty tea cup on the golden tray. As you straighten up, the young Khea-khan comes striding into chamber with his personal bodyguard, Lieutenant Quang, following close behind. He is clad in golden armour and is wearing his <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">Hoguan</foreign>, his imperial crown.</p>
<p><quote>Greetings Grand Master,</quote> he says, with a youthful yet confident voice. <quote>We are humbled to finally meet the Slayer of Sejanoz. We forever owe you a debt of gratitude for ridding us of the unholy Autarch.</quote> Lao Tin pauses to instruct his bodyguard to bring the Watchers to the throne room then he mounts his throne and motions to you and Captain Voushan to approach the marble plinth.</p>
<p><quote>We have been informed of your reason for coming to Pensei. We are in accord with your desire to convey the Eye of Agarash to the Elder Magi, and we shall assist you as best we can.</quote> You are impressed by the candour of this young Khea-khan. He has the proud mien of his illustrious forbears and you sense that he will become an exceptional leader, given time and good fortune. Lao Tin removes a small leather satchel that hangs by a strap from his shoulder. He offers it to you and you lean forward with your hand outstretched to accept it.</p>
<choice idref="sect275">If you possess Kai-screen, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text></choice>
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<p>You hear shrieks of pain and triumphant Chai battle cries. Captain Jian Tzu has rallied the City Guard and he is leading them personally in a merciless pursuit of the Doomgah. The last of these loathsome creatures have been flushed out of the streets and passageways of Dwala and hounded mercilessly towards the quay. Now the few remaining Doomgah are being pushed off the quay into the turbulent waters of the estuary. None of them can swim and they all perish swiftly in the deep dark waters.</p>
- <p><quote>For Chai!</quote> shout the victorious guardsmen, <quote>For Khea-Khan and Chai!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>For Chai!</quote> shout the victorious guardsmen, <quote>For Khea-khan and Chai!</quote></p>
<p>Journeymage Honos and Herbwarden Zautro are with Captain Jian Tzu and they spot you standing on the deck of the <cite>Silver Virixe</cite>. They hurry along the walkway of the stone pier and come running down the gangplank, their faces beaming with joy that you are still alive. They embrace you warmly and commend your skill and bravery. The dramatic turn in the weather tells them that you have overcome a great evil this night and saved the city, and all of Chai, from a terrible fate at the hands of the merciless Zashnor. You inform them about the Claw of Naar and they can hardly believe their ears. But when you point to it lying on the deck a few yards away, all doubt is swiftly dispelled. Journeymage Honos removes his cape and carefully he wraps the accursed artefact, making sure that he does not touch the twisted shaft with his bare hands.</p>
<p><quote>I will carry this back to City Guard headquarters,</quote> he says, solemnly. <quote>I fear that if you were to convey it along with the Eye of Agarash, the consequences would prove fatal, my Lord.</quote></p>
<p>Your Sixth Sense tells you that Honos<ch.apos/>s fears are well founded. The close proximity of the Eye and the Claw would create a surge of evil energy that would kill you in an instant. You follow a safe distance behind Honos and Zautro as you return along the pier to the quayside. Captain Jian Tzu is overjoyed to see that you are alive. He salutes you and shakes you warmly by the hand.</p>
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<p>Your hastily-aimed arrow arcs towards the Doomgah and strikes the middle of its iron bow, severing two of the fingers on its left hand and sending the bow spinning away. It shrieks with pain and frustration and hurriedly unsheathes its serrated sword. You run to the other side of the wheelhouse and peer around its side to see the Doomgah scurrying along the walkway, slashing at the rain with its black blade in a berserk frenzy. You shoulder your bow and draw your Kai Weapon as it comes racing down the gangplank, shrieking maniacally. It does not know precisely where you are and you seize this vital advantage. The moment it reaches the stern deck, you spring out from behind the wheelhouse and launch a swift attack.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Mooldor (wounded)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">34</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Mooldor <em>(wounded)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">34</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Because of the speed and surprise of your attack, you may ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> losses you receive in the first round of combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect300">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 300</link-text></choice>
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<p>It is still dark when Quang wakes you up. The glowing embers of the camp fire illuminate the interior of the shelter with a dull amber light by which you and the Watchers are able to gather your equipment and make ready to leave.</p>
- <p>Bai and Chao venture outside and go forage for some edible foliage with which to feed the horses. There are plentiful puddles of rainwater and Queng makes sure the horses drink their fill before Bai and Chao return. Dawn has broken by the time the horses have finished feeding and you mount up and begin your woodland journey to the village of Jueng.</p>
- <p>It is mid-morning when you happen upon an old hunting track. It is mostly overgrown with foliage, but it provides you with a south-easterly route through the forest which is easy to follow. The rain stops and your woodland ride is blessedly uneventful. The forest is rich with berries, nuts and edible flora that are sufficient to sustain you and your companions throughout the day. Shortly before dusk you come to a wide and muddy highway. Bai and Chao recognize this road at once for it connects the town of Klatii with the village of Jueng. They have travelled this highway many times in their youth. Bai, who was born and raised in Klatii, remembers that there was an old woodman<ch.apos/>s hut near here, just a mile or two to the south in the direction of Jueng. He leads you to it and you spend the night here before setting off to Jueng at first light.</p>
+ <p>Bai and Chao venture outside and go forage for some edible foliage with which to feed the horses. There are plentiful puddles of rainwater and Quang makes sure the horses drink their fill before Bai and Chao return. Dawn has broken by the time the horses have finished feeding and you mount up and begin your woodland journey to the village of Jueng.</p>
+ <p>It is mid-morning when you happen upon an old hunting track. It is mostly overgrown with foliage, but it provides you with a south-easterly route through the forest which is easy to follow. The rain stops and your woodland ride is blessedly uneventful. The forest is rich with berries, nuts and edible flora that are sufficient to sustain you and your companions throughout the day. Shortly before dusk you come to a wide and muddy highway. Bai and Chao recognize this road at once for it connects the town of Klatii with the village of Jueng. They have travelled this highway many times in their youth. Bai, who was born and raised in Klatii, remembers that there was an old woodsman<ch.apos/>s hut near here, just a mile or two to the south in the direction of Jueng. He leads you to it and you spend the night here before setting off to Jueng at first light.</p>
<choice idref="sect64"><link-text>Turn to 64</link-text></choice>
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<p>Hurriedly, you draw upon your Magnakai discipline of Psi-surge and launch a pulse of mental energy at the entity. It penetrates its ghostly form and disrupts its ability to leech psychic power from the dome of darkness. Your swift action saves your companions from a gruesome fate, but your hasty attack weakens you and leaves you trembling with psychic shock: lose 7 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
<p>The entity musters its strength and focuses all of its power upon you. You steel yourself for the psychic combat which is about to begin.</p>
<combat><enemy>Spectral Entity</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>This is a psychic combat without physical contact. You cannot add any bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that you would normally gain by the use of your Kai Weapon and by the Grand Master discipline of Grand Weapomnmastery. Your Magnakai discipline of Psi-surge will grant you a +6 bonus to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> but at a cost of -2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> per round of combat.</p>
+ <p>This is a psychic combat without physical contact. You cannot add any bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that you would normally gain by the use of your Kai Weapon and by the Grand Master discipline of Grand Weaponmastery. Your Magnakai discipline of Psi-surge will grant you a +6 bonus to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> but at a cost of -2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> per round of combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect330">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text></choice>
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<p>Quang hurriedly unshoulders his bow and commands Bai and Deng to do likewise.</p>
<p><quote>Fire at will!</quote> he shouts, and the three of them unleash a flurry of arrows at the advancing Skarada. Six of the enemy fall dead or wounded before the remainder reaches the top of the hill. Two of the beasts rush at you in a frenzied attack, their bloodstained axes held poised to hack you down.</p>
- <combat><enemy>2 Skarada (in combat frenzy)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>2 Skarada <em>(in combat frenzy)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect274">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text></choice>
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<p>The Skarada are less than thirty feet away when Lieutenant Quang shouts <quote>Fire!</quote> As one, you release your straining bowstrings and send a volley of arrows whistling into the advancing enemy. The missiles all hit their mark and three of the four Skarada tumble forwards, mortally wounded. Your arrow penetrates the left shoulder of the leading Skarad and spins it around, but it does not make it lose its footing. Bellowing with pain, the creature hacks the protruding shaft in two with one blow of its flint axe. It snarls with anger and glares at you with its bloodshot amber eyes before it beats a hasty retreat into the trees.</p>
<p>You are determined not to let it escape. Hurriedly, you shoulder your bow and urge your horse forward in pursuit of the wounded beast. In less than a minute you run it to ground among the pines. Roaring like a cornered tiger, the Skarad swings around and leaps towards your horse with its axe raised high, slashing the air as it strikes. Terrified by its ferocity, your mount rears up and shies away from the creature<ch.apos/>s manic attack. You are forced to cling to the pommel of your saddle with your left hand as you fight to prevent the snarling Skarad from hacking your horse to the ground.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Skarad Leader (wounded)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Skarad Leader <em>(wounded)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to all forms of psychic attack except Kai-surge. If you possess this Grand Master discipline and wish to use it during this combat, you may only add 3 to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
<choice idref="sect17">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 17</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>127</title></meta>
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- <p>Two Imperial Guardsmen clad in ang<ch.apos/>sei (the famous Chai waistcoats of golden mail) who are posted at the gates of the Imperial Palace Keep come smartly to attention and salute Captain Voushan as you approach. He acknowledges their salute and you accompany the Captain into the courtyard beyond. The largest building in this exclusive area is the Pensei Pagoda. It is also the oldest and most impressive construction in all of Chai, dating back to the time when the country was first established following the collapse of the Vaduzhan Empire during the Great Civil War of MS 1620.</p>
+ <p>Two Imperial Guardsmen clad in <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">ang<ch.apos/>sei</foreign> (the famous Chai waistcoats of golden mail) who are posted at the gates of the Imperial Palace Keep come smartly to attention and salute Captain Voushan as you approach. He acknowledges their salute and you accompany the Captain into the courtyard beyond. The largest building in this exclusive area is the Pensei Pagoda. It is also the oldest and most impressive construction in all of Chai, dating back to the time when the country was first established following the collapse of the Vaduzhan Empire during the Great Civil War of MS 1620.</p>
<p>Upon entering the main concourse of the Pensei Pagoda, you are struck by the lavishness of the interior which recently has been renovated at Khea-khan Lao Tin<ch.apos/>s behest. Its panelled walls and ornamented arched doors are exquisitely carved with symbols of historic and religious significance, delicately inlaid with fine gold leaf and myriad pearls. There is an impressive circular skywell positioned above an elegant indoor garden that harbours several dozen miniature trees, all meticulously cultivated and beautifully arranged around a narrow winding stream of shimmering azure water. A grand mahogany staircase dominates the north side of the concourse and ascends to the first storey. It is here that the Grand Throne Room of the Khea-khan is located.</p>
<p>The arched door opens as you reach the top of the staircase and Captain Voushan escorts you into the luxuriously appointed chamber beyond. Every inch of the walls and ceiling are embellished with intricate carvings clad with gold leaf. The effect is dazzling at first sight. Portraits of past Khea-khans and depictions of significant events in Chai<ch.apos/>s proud history are displayed around the walls, and in the centre of the chamber there is a grand ebony throne set atop a large rectangular slab of crimson-veined marble. You inspect the throne and you are disappointed to discover that the Eye of Agarash is missing. There is a deep indentation where the gem was mounted. Tell-tale gouges around this indentation reveal that the gem has recently been prised out of its setting.</p>
<p>A robed courtier approaches Captain Voushan and informs him that the Khea-khan is inspecting the west wall defences. He is expected to return within the hour and she invites you to await him here.</p>
<p>Your arrow pierces the creature<ch.apos/>s left shoulder and makes it shriek loudly. But it does not penetrate any vital organs and the beast is enraged by the sudden pain. It grips the shaft of the arrow and contemptuously it snaps it in half as it lopes towards the terrified horses.</p>
<p>You leap from the driver<ch.apos/>s seat and unsheathe your Kai Weapon the instant you land with a splash on the muddy highway. The remaining Chagarashi is intent upon attacking the leading pair of horses and you move quickly to block its advance. Screeching with pain and frustration, the ghastly creature launches itself upon you in a frenzied attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Wounded Chagarashi</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">33</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>Anseng joins you in this fight at the beginning of the 2nd round. You may now temporarily increase your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 5 points until the combat ends.</p>
+ <p>Anseng joins you in this fight at the beginning of the second round. You may now temporarily increase your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 5 points until the combat ends.</p>
<choice idref="sect90">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 90</link-text></choice>
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<p>Anseng moves towards you, sweeping his glowing <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">kirusami</foreign> before him like a sorcerous scythe. Resolutely you unsheathe your Kai Weapon, yet as you raise it in readiness to counter his inexorable advance you are engulfed by a wave of nausea that makes you shiver and retch. Once again the Eye has activated, triggered now by the close proximity of the evil power that is driving Anseng to seek your doom: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>You retreat a few unsteady paces and struggle to suppress the tide of nausea that is sapping your strength. As if sensing your weakness, Anseng lunges forward and thrusts the glowing tip of his cursed weapon at your trembling face.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Anseng (undead)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Anseng <em>(undead)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect335">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 335</link-text></choice>
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<p><quote>One moment,</quote> he says. <quote>I<ch.apos/>ll gladly let you have these ales for free if you<ch.apos/>d be so kind to tell me what is happening in the north.</quote></p>
<p>You look to Quang and he narrows his eyes a little. He is signalling you to say nothing.</p>
<p><quote>Come a little closer</quote>, he says to the inquisitive innkeeper. <quote>I will tell you what we know, but I<ch.apos/>d prefer that not everyone in your fine establishment hears what I have to say.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>Of course, my Lord</quote>, replies Shousun, with a wry smile. He moves closer to Quang and leans forward so that the Lieutenant can speak quietly in his ear. In a hushed voice, Quang tells him that some of the citizens of Pensei believe their city will be attacked by the Bhanarians. They have decided to leave their homes and travel to Hi<ch.apos/>Joi by way of Vabou and Klatii. He tells him to have faith in the might of the Chai army and the wisdom of his Khea-khan. If the threat to Pensei is real, we shall prevail.</p>
+ <p><quote>Of course, my Lord</quote>, replies Shousun, with a wry smile. He moves closer to Quang and leans forward so that the Lieutenant can speak quietly in his ear. In a hushed voice, Quang tells him that some of the citizens of Pensei believe their city will be attacked by the Bhanarians. They have decided to leave their homes and travel to Hi<ch.apos/>joi by way of Vabou and Klatii. He tells him to have faith in the might of the Chai army and the wisdom of his Khea-khan. If the threat to Pensei is real, we shall prevail.</p>
<p><quote>Thank you my Lord,</quote> says the innkeeper. Having now satisfied his curiosity, Shousun tells you that the ales are on the house. He says that it is an honour to have an Imperial Guardsman visit his humble inn and he invites you all to enjoy a meal and stay the night at his expense. Quang thanks him and accepts his hospitality.</p>
<choice idref="sect299"><link-text>Turn to 299</link-text></choice>
</data>
<ul>
<li>Arrows: 10 Ren each (1 Gold Crown each)</li>
<li>Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
- <li>Rope (50ft length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
</ul>
<p>You may buy any of the items listed above for the price indicated. With the exception of the arrows, they are all backpack items that will take up one space in your backpack. You are under no obligation to make a purchase.</p>
<meta><title>172</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Unfortunately, your answer is incorrect. The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by 5/6ths vinegar and 1/6th oil. This would leave 5/6ths of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other 5/6ths of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with 5/6ths of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
+ <p>Unfortunately, your answer is incorrect. The amounts are the same. After mixing in a quart of oil, the mixture would by <ch.frac56/> vinegar and <ch.frac16/> oil. This would leave <ch.frac56/> of a quart of oil in the first pitcher. Since the other <ch.frac56/> of the removed mixture is vinegar, and this is now mixed into the other pitcher, in the end both pitchers end up with <ch.frac56/> of a quart of the other liquid in them. As they have equal amounts of the other liquid, and the total volumes are equal (back to 5 quarts each), they must have equal amounts of their original liquids.</p>
<p>The patrons mummer their approval when Shou Lin explains the correct solution to the puzzle. You must now erase 10 Gold Crowns from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> and give the coins to the old man. Gladly he accepts your payment and praises you for your brave attempt at solving it.</p>
<p><quote>Bad luck, my Lord,</quote> says Anseng, in an attempt to console you. <quote>May you have better luck next time.</quote> You are now feeling very tired and are finding it a little difficult to keep your eyes open. Rather than stay for Shou Lin<ch.apos/>s next riddle, you bid Anseng good night and retire to your room.</p>
<choice idref="sect286"><link-text>Turn to 286</link-text></choice>
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<p>Once the puzzling is done and the successful wagers have all been paid out, the taproom settles down and the patrons resume their drinking and convivial conversations. Quang and Deng both won their wagers, but it does little to lift Deng<ch.apos/>s sullen mood. The innkeeper leaves his counter in the capable hands of his two sons and comes out to mingle with his customers. The storms have been good for business and he is in high spirits. When he passes by your table, Quang stops him and asks if he has any room for the night.</p>
<p><quote>I<ch.apos/>m sorry, my Lord,</quote> he replies. <quote>We<ch.apos/>re completely full. Even my attic and stables are occupied tonight.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>Do you know if anyone is crossing the estuary before nightfall,</quote> asks Queng.</p>
+ <p><quote>Do you know if anyone is crossing the estuary before nightfall,</quote> asks Quang.</p>
<p><quote>Not if they know what<ch.apos/>s best for them. There<ch.apos/>ve been no boats on the waters for the past three days. The ferry is closed and the fishermen are all safely tucked up at home. Well, those that aren<ch.apos/>t in here that is!</quote></p>
<p>With each passing minute new customers enter the inn until the taproom is bursting at the seams.</p>
<p><quote>It<ch.apos/>s time to leave,</quote> says Quang. <quote>There little chance we<ch.apos/>ll find anyone who<ch.apos/>ll take us to Dwala in here.</quote></p>
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<p>Daruzhi Street is a cobblestoned thoroughfare well-lit by latticed street lanterns. Fifty yards along it you see two shops that stand directly opposite each other and are still open for business.</p>
<choice idref="sect13">If you wish to visit Shau Zau<ch.apos/>s General Store, <link-text>turn to 13</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect325">If you choose to visit Zian-zu<ch.apos/>s Weaponshop, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect325">If you choose to visit Zian-zu<ch.apos/>s Weapon Shop, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text></choice>
<choice idref="sect266">If you decide to continue along Daruzhi Street, <link-text>turn to 266</link-text></choice>
</data>
</section>
<data>
<p>Suddenly you realise that you are not being subjected to an audio attack. The noise that fills your head is the effect of a powerful psychic assault upon your senses. Hurriedly, you call upon your Magnakai discipline of Psi-screen to protect your mind from this powerful psychic assault, and you are able to create a mental wall to repel it. However, it takes you crucial seconds to erect this defensive wall and you suffer a painful psychic shock before it is completed: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Sensing your distress and eager to exploit it, the ghoulish figure leaps towards you brandishing his black staff. In the blink of an eye, the staff transforms into a hissing serpent. It is disturbingly similar to the snake which emerged from the mouth of undead Anseng! You reach to your weapon and pull back as the serpent<ch.apos/>s venomous fangs strike out for your throat.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer (reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer <em>(reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This enemy is a powerful undead adversary. If your chosen weapon provides you with a bonus when used in a fight against an undead foe, be sure to calculate and add the bonus to your Combat Skill before this battle begins. If you possess the Kai Weapon <quote>Spawnsmite</quote> or <quote>Valiance</quote> you may add the bonus that you gain from its unique properties during this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect160">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 160</link-text></choice>
</data>
<p><quote>Mount up! Let<ch.apos/>s get out of here!</quote></p>
<p>Quang and the Watchers leave their locations and race to their horses. Rapidly, you mount your horse and spur him towards the open doors. You are halfway across the barn when two Chagarashi appear in the open doorway and throw their arms wide. They spread their sinewy fingers and their razor-sharp talons glint in the dull light. They are attempting to block your escape.</p>
<p>You are almost upon them when your horse rears up in alarm. The Chagarashi seize this opportunity and leap forward to attack.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>2 Chagarashi Scouts</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You struggle to control your frightened horse throughout this combat. Its wild and erratic movement makes it hard for you to strike these enemies with precision. Deduct 4 points from your Combat Skill for the duration of this fight.</p>
<choice idref="sect224">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text></choice>
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<li>Lantern: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Iron Pot: 20 Ren (2 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Hammer: 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
- <li>Rope (50ft length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Rope (50 ft. length): 30 Ren (3 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Potion of Laumspur: 40 Ren (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
<li>Spyglass: 50 Ren (5 Gold Crowns)</li>
</ul>
<data>
<p>The Skarada are less than thirty feet away when Lieutenant Quang shouts <quote>Fire!</quote> As one, your companions release their straining bowstrings and send a volley of arrows whistling into the advancing enemy. The missiles all hit their mark and three of the four Skarada tumble forwards, mortally wounded. The lieutenant<ch.apos/>s arrow penetrates the left shoulder of the leading Skarad and spins it around, but it does not make it lose its footing. Bellowing with pain, the creature hacks the protruding shaft in two with one blow of its flint axe. It snarls with anger and glares at you with its bloodshot amber eyes before it beats a hasty retreat into the trees.</p>
<p>You are determined not to let it escape. Hurriedly, you urge your horse forward in pursuit of the wounded beast. In less than a minute you run it to ground among the pines. Roaring like a cornered tiger, the Skarad swings around and leaps towards your horse with its axe raised high, slashing the air as it strikes. Terrified by its ferocity, your mount rears up and shies away from the creature<ch.apos/>s manic attack. You are forced to cling to the pommel of your saddle with your left hand as you fight to prevent the snarling Skarad from hacking your horse to the ground.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Skarad Leader (wounded)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Skarad Leader <em>(wounded)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This creature is immune to all forms of psychic attack except Kai-surge. If you possess this Grand Master discipline and wish to use it during this combat, you may only add 3 to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
<choice idref="sect17">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 17</link-text></choice>
</data>
<p>You leap from the driver<ch.apos/>s seat and unsheathe your Kai Weapon the instant you land with a splash on the muddy highway. The Chagarashi are intent on attacking the leading pair of horses and you move quickly to block their advance. Screeching with frustration, the larger of the two horrors launches itself upon you with ferocious zeal.</p>
<combat><enemy>Large Chagarashi</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect313">If you win the combat in 3 rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 313</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect49">If you are still engaged in combat at the start of the 4th round, do not calculate the outcome of this round. Instead, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If you are still engaged in combat at the start of the fourth round, do not calculate the outcome of this round. Instead, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text></choice>
</data>
</section>
<p><quote>Let<ch.apos/>s get out of here!</quote></p>
<p>Quang and the Watchers rush to their horses. Rapidly, you mount your horse and spur him towards the open doors. You are halfway across the barn when two Chagarashi appear in the open doorway and throw their arms wide. They spread their sinewy fingers and their razor-sharp talons glint in the dull light. They are attempting to block your escape.</p>
<p>You are almost upon them when your horse rears up in fright. The Chagarashi seize this opportunity and leap forward to attack.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>2 Chagarashi Scouts</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You struggle to control your terrified horse throughout this combat. Its wild and erratic movement makes it hard for you to strike these enemies with precision. Deduct 4 points from your Combat Skill for the duration of this fight.</p>
<choice idref="sect224">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text></choice>
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<p>The sergeant salutes his senior officer and, without any murmur of dissent, he signals to his men to leave the blockhouse. He follows as they file out of the chamber and pauses only to close the stout door behind him.</p>
<p><quote>I<ch.apos/>ve been briefed to expect you, but I<ch.apos/>m sorry to hear that Anseng is missing. He<ch.apos/>s a fine man, an exemplary guardsman. I pray to Ishir he<ch.apos/>ll find his way here before the siege begins.</quote></p>
<p>Captain Voushan formally introduces himself and tells you what has happened in Pensei over the past few days.</p>
- <p><quote>An attack was launched upon Fort Jhung, two days ago, by Bhanarian forces and a horde of Agarashi commanded by the dark wizard they call Zashnor. It was destroyed in a blizzard of lightning and crumbled to the ground. None of the fort<ch.apos/>s garrison is known to have survived. The destruction of Fort Jhung created a breach in the Chai Wall through which Zashnor<ch.apos/>s army has poured like water through a broken dam. Yesterday at dawn, the enemy vanguard was first sighted on the west road. By dusk, they<ch.apos/>d reached the city wall. All throughout today their numbers have grown greater as the bulk of Zashnor<ch.apos/>s invasion force has arrived from the ruins of Fort Jhung. Many of our citizens have abandoned their homes and are heading south to take refuge in the towns of Valus and Hi<ch.apos/>Joi. I have deployed the guard and garrison of Pensei along the west wall. Only a small bodyguard remains here in the palace under my command. Lao Tin received word of your coming from three Watchers who arrived here yesterday from Dwala. I am privy to the Prince<ch.apos/>s plans and I can assure you that the item you seek will be given to you gladly. Lao Tin is young but he is wise beyond his years. He believes that Zashnor craves that which you are determined to deny him, and he hopes the sorcerer will withdraw his forces from the city when he discovers that it is no longer here.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>An attack was launched upon Fort Jhung, two days ago, by Bhanarian forces and a horde of Agarashi commanded by the dark wizard they call Zashnor. It was destroyed in a blizzard of lightning and crumbled to the ground. None of the fort<ch.apos/>s garrison is known to have survived. The destruction of Fort Jhung created a breach in the Chai Wall through which Zashnor<ch.apos/>s army has poured like water through a broken dam. Yesterday at dawn, the enemy vanguard was first sighted on the west road. By dusk, they<ch.apos/>d reached the city wall. All throughout today their numbers have grown greater as the bulk of Zashnor<ch.apos/>s invasion force has arrived from the ruins of Fort Jhung. Many of our citizens have abandoned their homes and are heading south to take refuge in the towns of Valus and Hi<ch.apos/>joi. I have deployed the guard and garrison of Pensei along the west wall. Only a small bodyguard remains here in the palace under my command. Lao Tin received word of your coming from three Watchers who arrived here yesterday from Dwala. I am privy to the Prince<ch.apos/>s plans and I can assure you that the item you seek will be given to you gladly. Lao Tin is young but he is wise beyond his years. He believes that Zashnor craves that which you are determined to deny him, and he hopes the sorcerer will withdraw his forces from the city when he discovers that it is no longer here.</quote></p>
<p>Captain Voushan bids you follow him to the keep of the Imperial Palace where Prince Lao Tin resides. You leave the blockhouse in his company and cross a parade ground on your way to the doors of the keep. On one side of the parade ground, illuminated by a circle of guttering torches, two men in torn clothing kneel in the pouring rain with their heads bowed and their hands tied behind their backs. Behind them stand two Imperial Guardsmen at attention with their <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">kirusamis</foreign> held diagonally across their chests.</p>
<choice idref="sect146">If you wish to ask Captain Voushan who the kneeling men are, <link-text>turn to 146</link-text></choice>
<choice idref="sect127">If you choose not to ask the Captain this question, <link-text>turn to 127</link-text></choice>
<meta><title>275</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The moment you take the satchel from the Khea-khan<ch.apos/>s hand, you feel a wave of nausea flow through your body that makes you shudder with revulsion. The bag contains the Eye of Agarash. For centuries this evil gem has lain dormant, its power inert. Now it is has been awoken, triggered by the close proximity to you<ch.emdash/>a champion of God Kai. Hurriedly, you draw upon your Grand Master discipline of Kai-screen to shield yourself from its malicious radiance. Your defences counter its insidious effect, but you suffer a minor shock to your nervous system that leaves you chilled to the bone: lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
+ <p>The moment you take the satchel from the Khea-khan<ch.apos/>s hand, you feel a wave of nausea flow through your body that makes you shudder with revulsion. The bag contains the Eye of Agarash. For centuries this evil gem has lain dormant, its power inert. Now it has been awoken, triggered by the close proximity to you<ch.emdash/>a champion of God Kai. Hurriedly, you draw upon your Grand Master discipline of Kai-screen to shield yourself from its malicious radiance. Your defences counter its insidious effect, but you suffer a minor shock to your nervous system that leaves you chilled to the bone: lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
<p>Whenever you are affected by the debilitating power of the Eye of Agarash, you may use Laumspur to help you recover. Normally, a healing potion of Laumspur restores 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points when taken after combat. When using it to restore <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> lost due to the power of the Eye of Agarash, you may only restore the actual number of points lost. For example, if you should lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points due to the effects of the Eye, and then you take a potion of Laumspur which normally restores 4 points, you will only regain the lost 3 points. The extra point of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is not gained and should not be added to your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score.</p>
<choice idref="sect192"><link-text>Turn to 192</link-text></choice>
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<p><quote>Mount up! Let<ch.apos/>s get out of here!</quote></p>
<p>Quang and the Watchers leave their locations and race to their horses. Rapidly, you mount your horse and spur him towards the open doors. You are halfway across the barn when two Chagarashi appear in the open doorway and throw their arms wide. They spread their sinewy fingers and their razor-sharp talons glint in the dull light. They are attempting to block your escape.</p>
<p>You are almost upon them when your horse rears up in alarm. The Chagarashi seize this opportunity and leap forward to attack.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>2 Chagarashi Scouts</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You struggle to control your frightened horse throughout this combat. Its wild and erratic movement makes it hard for you to strike these enemies with precision. Deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> for the duration of this fight.</p>
<choice idref="sect224">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text></choice>
</data>
<data>
<p>Suddenly you realise that you are not being subjected to an audio attack. The noise that fills your head is the effect of a powerful psychic assault on your senses. You call upon your advanced discipline to absorb and transform the hostile psychic energy into a positive physical effect: restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
<p>Howling with frustration that its psychic attack has not harmed you, the ghoulish figure leaps forwards brandishing his black staff. In the blink of an eye, the staff transforms into a hissing serpent. It is disturbingly similar to the snake that emerged from the mouth of undead Anseng. You reach to your weapon and pull back as the serpent<ch.apos/>s venomous fangs strike out for your throat.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer (reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Xaol the Necromancer <em>(reconstructed undead, with Serpent Rod)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Xaol is a powerful undead adversary. If your chosen weapon provides you with a bonus when used in a fight against an undead foe, be sure to calculate and add the bonus to your Combat Skill before this battle begins. If you possess the Kai Weapon <quote>Spawnsmite</quote> or <quote>Valiance</quote> you may add the bonus that you gain from its unique properties during this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect160">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 160</link-text></choice>
</data>
<p>Drawing upon your Animal Mastery discipline, you focus on the distant Chagarashi and command it to fall asleep. The creature slows its pace but it does not drop to the ground as you were expecting it to. Your Sixth Sense detects that this creature is unusually resistant to your psychic command. It shakes its head and emits a shriek of frustration before turning its feral gaze in your direction. On seeing you and your party it reacts in an instant. Swiftly, it turns about and lopes away through the trees in the direction of the roadblock.</p>
<p><quote>I must stop it getting away,</quote> you shout to your companions. <quote>If it makes it to the roadblock, we<ch.apos/>ll soon have more than one of them to deal with.</quote></p>
<p>You spur your horse to the gallop and charge at the fleeing Chagarashi. The creature panics and collides face first with a tree trunk in its desperation to evade your swift and sudden approach. Reeling from the impact with the tree, drunkenly it turns to face you as you bear down on it. You unsheathe your Kai Weapon and raise it in readiness to strike the beast a killing blow.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chagarashi Scout (stunned)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">34</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Chagarashi Scout <em>(stunned)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">34</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Due to the speed of your attack, you can only engage in one round of combat with this enemy before the momentum of your charging horse carries you past it.</p>
<choice idref="sect267">If you kill the Chagarashi in this single round of combat, <link-text>turn to 267</link-text></choice>
<choice idref="sect142">If you do not kill the Chagarashi outright with your single blow, <link-text>turn to 142</link-text></choice>
<data>
<p>The Doomgah leader raises its mighty <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">kirusami</foreign> and spouts of cracking blue flame erupt along the length of its razor sharp blade. It opens its maw to reveal a score of dagger-like fangs and a thin black tongue that writhes between them.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Kl<ch.uuml/>z (armed with Zukgudrak)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy>Kl<ch.uuml/>z <em>(armed with Zukgudrak)</em></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Anseng<ch.apos/>s <foreign xml:lang="x-chaian">Kirusami</foreign> partially blocks the Zukgudrak<ch.apos/>s ability to leach power from the Eye of Agarash and turn it against you during this combat. In every round of combat in which you inflict an <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points loss on Kl<ch.uuml/>z that is greater than <ch.minus/>3, you may deduct a further <ch.minus/>1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> from the result.</p>
<choice idref="sect119">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 119</link-text></choice>
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<li><ch.blankline/>: 10th Grand Master Discipline if you have completed 5 New Order Adventures successfully</li>
<li><ch.blankline/>: 11th Grand Master Discipline if you have completed 6 New Order Adventures successfully</li>
<li><ch.blankline/>: 12th Grand Master Discipline if you have completed 7 New Order Adventures successfully</li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/>: 13th Grand Master Discipline if you have completed 7 New Order Adventures successfully</li>
</ol>
<p>Weapons:</p>
<ol>
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<!-- JB: what other frontmatter errata apply here -->
- <p>(<a idref="timeline">Timeline of Notable Events in Magnamund</a>) Changed <quote>MS 5101 Kalte, Sommerlund and Durenor</quote> to <quote>MS 5101 Kalte, Sommerlund, and Durenor</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>) Replaced <quote>woolen</quote> with <quote>woollen</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="timeline">Timeline of Notable Events in Magnamund</a>) Changed <quote>Zha-zing</quote> to <quote>Zha-zhing</quote>. Changed <quote>Shararak</quote> to <quote>Shasarak</quote>. Changed <quote>MS 5101 Kalte, Sommerlund and Durenor</quote> to <quote>MS 5101 Kalte, Sommerlund, and Durenor</quote>. Changed <quote>leveled</quote> to <quote>levelled</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>) Replaced <quote>woolen</quote> with <quote>woollen</quote>. Changed <quote>6th</quote> to <quote>sixth</quote>. Changed <quote>pre-dawn</quote> to <quote>predawn</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect3">3</a>) Replaced <quote>potholed</quote> with <quote>pot-holed</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect13">13</a>) Changed <quote>50ft</quote> to <quote>50 ft.</quote>. Changed <quote>Weaponshop</quote> to <quote>Weapon Shop</quote> (cf. <a idref="sect221">Section 221</a>).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect15">15</a>) Changed <quote>1/6th</quote> to <quote><ch.frac16/></quote> and multiple occurrences of <quote>5/6ths</quote> to <quote><ch.frac56/></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect17">17</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect19">19</a>) Replaced <quote>woodman<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>woodsman<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect30">30</a>) Replaced <quote>woodman<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>woodsman<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) Replaced <quote>gulley</quote> with <quote>gully</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect33">33</a>) Changed <quote>1/6th</quote> to <quote><ch.frac16/></quote> and multiple occurrences of <quote>5/6ths</quote> to <quote><ch.frac56/></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect45">45</a>) Replaced <quote>50ft</quote> with <quote>50 ft.</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect46">46</a>) Replaced <quote>it is has been</quote> with <quote>it has been</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>) Replaced <quote>4th</quote> with <quote>fourth</quote>. Replaced <quote>3rd</quote> with <quote>third</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect50">50</a>) Replaced all instances of <quote>7th</quote> with <quote>seventh</quote>. Replaced <quote>8th</quote> with <quote>eighth</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect54">54</a>) Replaced <quote>Queng</quote> with <quote>Quang</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect55">55</a>) Replaced <quote>birdsong</quote> with <quote>bird song</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect58">58</a>) Replaced <quote>traveling</quote> with <quote>travelling</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect62">62</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the paragraph starting with <quote>When he was a young boy,</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect66">66</a>) Replaced <quote>4th round</quote> with <quote>fourth round</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect63">63</a>) Replaced <quote>worshiped</quote> with <quote>worshipped</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect73">73</a>) Replaced <quote>50ft length</quote> with <quote>50 ft. length</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect78">78</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the phrase <quote>Steady, my Lord,</quote>. Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect87">87</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the phrase <quote>Hah!</quote> and replaced <quote>Snorts</quote> with <quote>snorts</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect96">96</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect98">98</a>) Replaced <quote>traveling</quote> with <quote>travelling</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect99">99</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect100">100</a>) Replaced <quote>7th round</quote> with <quote>seventh round</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect107">107</a>) Replaced <quote>Khea-Khan</quote> with <quote>Khea-khan</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect111">111</a>) Replaced <quote>Queng</quote> with <quote>Quang</quote>. Replaced <quote>woodman<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>woodsman<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect114">114</a>) Placed Madam Dai-zia<ch.apos/>s speech inside a block quote element and removed the quotation mark at the beginning of the first paragraph and at the end of the last. Added an apostrophe to the phrase <quote>three minutes<ch.apos/> time</quote>. Added a period to the end of the last paragraph.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Replaced <quote>Weapomnmastery</quote> with <quote>Weaponmastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the phrase <quote>Steady, my Lord,</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>) Replaced <quote>2nd round</quote> with <quote>second round</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect134">134</a>) Replaced <quote>gulley</quote> with <quote>gully</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect137">137</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect142">142</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect146">146</a>) Replaced <quote>distain</quote> with <quote>disdain</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect151">151</a>) Replaced <quote>actives</quote> with <quote>activates</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect154">154</a>) Replaced <quote>Hi<ch.apos/>Joi</quote> with <quote>Hi<ch.apos/>joi</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect157">157</a>) Replaced <quote>ENDRANCE</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect167">167</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect170">170</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect171">171</a>) Replaced <quote>50ft length</quote> with <quote>50 ft. length</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect172">172</a>) Changed <quote>1/6th</quote> to <quote><ch.frac16/></quote> and multiple occurrences of <quote>5/6ths</quote> to <quote><ch.frac56/></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect175">175</a>) Replaced <quote>Queng</quote> with <quote>Quang</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>. Replaced <quote>gulley</quote> with <quote>gully</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>) Replaced <quote>ENDRANCE</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect208">208</a>) Changed <quote>Weaponshop</quote> to <quote>Weapon Shop</quote> (cf. <a idref="sect221">Section 221</a>).</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect220">220</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect238">238</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the phrase <quote>Grand Master,</quote>. Replaced <quote>Silver Virixe</quote> with <quote><cite>Silver Virixe</cite></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect240">240</a>) Replaced <quote>ENDURANE</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) Replaced <quote>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</quote> with <quote>2 Chagarashi Scouts</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect241">241</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the phrase <quote>Thank you very much,</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) Replaced <quote>Sheni</quote> with <quote>Shen</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) Replaced <quote>Sheni</quote> with <quote>Shen</quote>. Replaced <quote>50ft length</quote> with <quote>50 ft. length</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect252">252</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell</quote>. Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>. Replaced <quote>gulley</quote> with <quote>gully</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect264">264</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>. Replaced <quote>gulley</quote> with <quote>gully</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect265">265</a>) Replaced <quote>4th round</quote> with <quote>fourth round</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect267">267</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect270">270</a>) Replaced <quote>Zasnhor</quote> with <quote>Zashnor</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect268">268</a>) Replaced <quote>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</quote> with <quote>2 Chagarashi Scouts</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect270">270</a>) Replaced <quote>Zasnhor</quote> with <quote>Zashnor</quote>. Replaced <quote>Hi<ch.apos/>Joi</quote> with <quote>Hi<ch.apos/>joi</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect271">271</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect273">273</a>) Replaced <quote>fulfill</quote> with <quote>fulfil</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect275">275</a>) Replaced <quote>it is has been</quote> with <quote>it has been</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect299">299</a>) Replaced <quote>Meal.)You</quote> with <quote>Meal.) You</quote>. Replaced <quote>Shousan</quote> with <quote>Shousun</quote>. Replaced <quote>Soushan</quote> with <quote>Shousun</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect304">304</a>) Replaced <quote>Youi</quote> with <quote>You</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect307">307</a>) Replaced <quote>Chagarashi Scouts (x2)</quote> with <quote>2 Chagarashi Scouts</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect314">314</a>) Added a quotation mark at the end of the paragraph starting with <quote>When he was a young boy,</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect318">318</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect322">322</a>) Replaced <quote>worshipers</quote> with <quote>worshippers</quote>.</p>
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