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<title>Grey Star the Wizard</title>
<creator class="short">Ian Page and Joe Dever</creator>
- <creator class="medium">Ian Page<!-- WOLM: we are still waiting... <br />Illustrated by Paul Bonner --><br />Edited by Joe Dever</creator>
+ <creator class="medium">Ian Page<br />Illustrated by Paul Bonner<br />Edited by Joe Dever</creator>
<creator class="long">
&inclusion.ian.page.bio.gs;
&inclusion.joe.dever.bio.gs;
+ &inclusion.paul.bonner.bio.gs;
</creator>
<publisher>Project Aon</publisher>
- <date class="publication"><year>2004</year><month>6</month><day>20</day></date>
+ <date class="publication"><year>2005</year><month>10</month><day>08</day></date>
<description class="blurb">
<p><strong>In the World of Lone Wolf a new hero has arisen&emdash;Grey Star the Wizard</strong></p>
<p>You are Grey Star. From the core of a raging storm you appeared&emdash;a human child, ship-wrecked and orphaned, a gift of hope to the exiled Shianti sorcerers. Ever since that fateful night they have raised you as one of their own, teaching you the mysteries of their magic in preparation for an epic quest.</p>
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<p>Internet Edition published by <a href="&link.project.website;">Project Aon</a>. This edition is intended to reflect the complete text of the original version. Where we have made minor corrections, they will be noted in the <a idref="errata">Errata</a>.</p>
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- <rights class="copyrights">Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.<br />Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.</rights>
+ <rights class="copyrights">Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.<br />Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.<br />Illustrations copyright © 1985 Paul Bonner.</rights>
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- <p>Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk<br />Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.<br />Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
+ <p>Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk<br />Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.<br />
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Paul Bonner.<br />Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
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<dl>
<dt>Transcription</dt>
<dd>Ryan Cross<br />Max Silvestri</dd>
+ <dt>Illustration Transcription</dt>
+ <dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Simon Osborne</dd>
<dt>XML</dt>
<dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Jeff Dougan<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
- <dt>Alternate Illustrations</dt>
- <dd>JC Alvarez (action charts)<br />Jonathan Blake (extramatter charts and tables)<br />Christopher Lundgren (map and small illustrations)</dd>
+ <dt>Replacement Illustrations</dt>
+ <dd>JC Alvarez (action charts)<br />Jonathan Blake (extramatter charts and tables)<br />Christopher Lundgren (map and small illustrations)</dd>
<dt>Proofreading</dt>
<dd>Ryan Cross (front matter and sections 1&endash;105)<br />Simon Osborne (sections 106&endash;350)</dd>
<dt>Editing</dt>
<dt>Coordination</dt>
<dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
<dt>Special Thanks</dt>
- <dd>David Davis</dd>
+ <dd>David Davis<br />Patrick Kalinauskas</dd>
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<footnotes>
- <footnote id="gamerulz-1-foot" idref="gamerulz-1"><p>It is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to fall below zero. For example, if you are the victim of an attack that drains your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, your score may be forced below zero. If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to cast spells or use your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero.</p></footnote>
+ <footnote id="gamerulz-2-foot" idref="gamerulz-2"><p>There are sections of this book that describe how you use a Magical Power and how many <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you spend, without giving you a choice and without taking into account that you may not have the required number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points left. You may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative.</p>
+ <p>Alternatively, you may may wish to use a method given in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite>, which contains one such case of mandated use of magic: If you do not have enough <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, then you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point you lack (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point). If your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score falls to zero, you are dead and the adventure is over.</p>
+ <p>Note that you may never <em>choose</em> to use a Magical Power or your Wizard's Staff if you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This method also cannot be used in cases where you lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points for a reason other than using magic, for instance as a result of mental or magical attacks. In these cases, you may end up with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score.</p></footnote>
+ <footnote id="gamerulz-1-foot" idref="gamerulz-1"><p>It is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to fall below zero. For example, if you are the victim of an attack that drains your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, your score may be forced below zero. If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to cast spells or use the magical properties of your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero. You can still use your Wizard's Staff in combat as a normal weapon, but you must deduct 6 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p></footnote>
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<p>To keep a record of your adventure, use the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>Before you set off on your adventure, you must discover how well your Shianti masters have prepared you for your quest by determining your fighting prowess&emdash;<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>&emdash;your state of mind&emdash;<typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>&emdash;and your physical stamina&emdash;<typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. To do this take a pencil and, with eyes closed, point with the blunt end of it on to the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you pick 0 it counts as zero.</p>
<p>The first number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> in this way represents your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. Add 10 to the number you picked and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (e.g., if your pencil fell on the number 4 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would write in a <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 14.) When you fight, your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> will be pitted against that of your enemy. A high score in this section is therefore very desirable.</p>
- <p>The second number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> represents your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>. Add 20 to this number and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (e.g., if your pencil fell on the number 6 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would have a <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> of 26). If you decide to use a spell or utilize the power of your Wizard's Staff, then you will lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. If at any time your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero, you may not use any of your spells or your Wizard's Staff.<a id="gamerulz-1" idref="gamerulz-1-foot" class="footnote"/> Lost <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points can be regained during the course of the adventure, and it is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points to rise above the total with which you start your adventure.</p>
+ <p>The second number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> represents your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>. Add 20 to this number and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (e.g., if your pencil fell on the number 6 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would have a <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> of 26). If you decide to use a spell or utilize the power of your Wizard's Staff, then you will lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. If at any time your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero, you may not use any of your spells
<a id="gamerulz-2" idref="gamerulz-2-foot" class="footnote" /> or your Wizard's Staff.<a id="gamerulz-1" idref="gamerulz-1-foot" class="footnote"/> Lost <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points can be regained during the course of the adventure, and it is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points to rise above the total with which you start your adventure.</p>
<p>The third number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> represents your powers of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. Add 20 to this number and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (e.g., if your pencil fell on the number 6 on the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would have 26 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points). If you are wounded in combat, you will lose <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. If at any time your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points fall to zero, you are dead and the adventure is over. Lost <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points can be regained during the course of the adventure but can never rise above the number with which you start your adventure.</p>
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+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="powers-1-foot" idref="powers-1"><p>If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to use the magical properties of your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero. You can still use your Wizard's Staff in combat as a normal weapon, but you must deduct 6 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
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<p>When you start your adventure, your education in the ways of wizardry is incomplete. You have mastered only <em>five</em> of the seven <!--ERRTAG-RA-24101-->Magical Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24101--> that the Shianti call the <typ class="ital"><!--ERRTAG-RA-24205-->Lesser Magicks<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24205--></typ>. The choice of which <!--ERRTAG-RA-24244-->five Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24244--> these are, is up to you. All of the <!--ERRTAG-RA-24205-->Lesser Magicks<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24205--> will be of use to you at some point on your quest, so choose them with care. Your survival may depend on the correct use of a <!--ERRTAG-RE-24435-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RE-24435--> at the right time.</p>
<p>The seven <!--ERRTAG-RA-24101-->Magical Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24101--> available to you are listed below. When you have chosen your <!--ERRTAG-RA-24244-->five Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24244-->, enter them in the Magical Powers section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
<meta><title>Enchantment</title></meta>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
<meta><title>Elementalism</title></meta>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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+ <instance class="html" src="prophecy.gif" width="386" height="123" mime-type="image/gif" />
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<creator>Christopher Lundgren</creator>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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- <p><a idref="staff-ill" class="accent-illustration" />Your Staff is your most valuable possession. It looks and feels like an ordinary quarterstaff, yet it is stronger than any known metal. This is your main combat weapon, for you are untrained in the use of any other form of armed combat. It contains a potent force that is unleashed at will by the power of your mind, and causes a beam of destructive power to hurtle from its tip. Every time you unleash this power you must deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <p><a idref="staff-ill" class="accent-illustration" />Your Staff is your most valuable possession. It looks and feels like an ordinary quarterstaff, yet it is stronger than any known metal. This is your main combat weapon, for you are untrained in the use of any other form of armed combat. It contains a potent force that is unleashed at will by the power of your mind, and causes a beam of destructive power to hurtle from its tip. Every time you unleash this power you must deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.<a id="powers-1" idref="powers-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>In the event that your enemy survives such an attack or should you fall victim to a surprise attack, you will be forced to engage in close combat and must attempt to strike your enemy with the Staff. If your attack is successful, a bolt of energy will be released from the Staff that is capable of inflicting great physical harm. If you wish to increase the amount of damage that you inflict in this way, you must use more <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points and multiply the number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by the enemy, accordingly. For example, if you chose to expend 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points on your attack, all enemy <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses would be multiplied by three.</p>
<p>If you enter combat without your Staff, deduct 6 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> If you have no weapon at all, you must deduct 8 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
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<creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
<description>With quaking heart you enter the sacred temple of Amida</description>
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<p><quote>Grey Star,</quote> he says, a warm smile lighting his serene face, <quote>the time has come for you to leave. Far will you travel and perilous is your course. Be not afraid, yet do not fear caution. Though you go with the teaching and blessing of the Shianti and carry the might of the Wizard's Staff, stealth and secrecy will be your allies. Let not courage defeat wisdom. Go now and seek the Kundi race that are called the Lost Tribe of Lara. You are the instrument of our will, bearer of our hope. Ever will your quest be in our minds and hearts.</quote></p>
<p>Without a word, you turn and leave the temple, not looking back until you reach the shore, where a sail boat awaits you. With a gentle sigh, you bid farewell to the island of your youth and push the little craft into the cold waters of the Sea of Dreams. You jump into the boat and set sail, making a westward course for the distant mainland of the Shadakine Empire.</p>
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<p>You hurl a bolt from your Staff at the plant that threatens Shan. It is quickly destroyed by the searing blue flame, but the effort has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
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<p>Suddenly, you are aware that creepers are clutching at your legs. As you crash to the ground, a tendril coils around your throat and pulls you towards the poison barbs of another Yaku plant. You are being slowly strangled to death and must lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect42"><link-text>Turn to 42</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect12">
<meta><title>12</title></meta>
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect12-1-foot" idref="sect12-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
+
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- <p>At the expense of 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you are able to cut a path through the smoking remains of the Yaku. Soon you are completely free of them, and in the fading light you come within sight of the Great Wall of Azakawa.</p>
+ <p>At the expense of 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points<a id="sect12-1" idref="sect12-1-foot" class="footnote" />, you are able to cut a path through the smoking remains of the Yaku. Soon you are completely free of them, and in the fading light you come within sight of the Great Wall of Azakawa.</p>
<choice idref="sect325"><link-text>Turn to 325</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The forest is very near and it is a dark night. Fortunately, you have not been seen. Diving into the undergrowth at the forest's edge, you lie as still as possible as the Shadakine chariot rattles past at breakneck speed. The vicious blades on the wheel hubs flash as the chariot passes dangerously close to your hiding place.</p>
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<p>You wait with bated breath for several minutes after it has passed, but the chariot does not return.</p>
<choice idref="sect75"><link-text>Turn to 75</link-text>.</choice>
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<description>There is a pause while you all consider the problem</description>
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<p>There is a pause while you all consider the problem. Finally you ask if they have any suggestions. Shan's advice is to journey south to the Azanam, which he believes to be the most likely haunt of the lost tribe, and he offers to guide you there.</p>
<p><quote>But if you are wrong,</quote> says Tanith, <quote>we will have journeyed far and into great danger unnecessarily. We need guidance. Three days' travel to the north of here lives Jnana the Wise, a hermit sage, <quote>He Who Serves No Master</quote>. I can take you to him.</quote></p>
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<description>Stagnant pools and swamps are overgrown with clumps of rope-like tendrils</description>
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<p>It becomes increasingly hard to remain close to the river's edge without clusters of Yaku tendrils blocking your path.</p>
<choice idref="sect54">If you wish to move further away from the Azan River and the difficult ground that borders it, <link-text>turn to 54</link-text>.</choice>
<section class="numbered" id="sect30">
<meta><title>30</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect30-1-foot" idref="sect30-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
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- <p>It is impossible to see which Yaku stem the tendrils are attached to, so you attack the wriggling cluster with a wide, sweeping stroke of your Staff across them all; you exert 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>It is impossible to see which Yaku stem the tendrils are attached to, so you attack the wriggling cluster with a wide, sweeping stroke of your Staff across them all; you exert 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.<a id="sect30-1" idref="sect30-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>You have made the right decision; you have severed all the tendrils that threatened you. You are safe&ellips; for the moment.</p>
<choice idref="sect128"><link-text>Turn to 128</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect31">
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<p>You are very tired. Wearily, you close your eyes and call on the Elementals for their aid. Your chant ends, and at first, it seems that you have failed. Then you hear the sound of rushing water: a gigantic wave rises up further along the river. The foaming, white crest of the wave towers above the bridge in the shape of an outstretched hand. The watery fingers clench to form an immense fist that smashes on to the bridge, crushing it as though it were made of matchsticks, and drenching the three of you, as it washes the bridge downstream.</p>
<p><quote>Such power!</quote> Tanith exclaims, her eyes shining with childish delight and admiration.</p>
<p>The alley is deserted. Peering into the dark shadows, you step cautiously into the darkness. Suddenly you are grabbed from behind and a knife is held at your throat.</p>
<p><quote>Turn around,</quote> a voice whispers, menacingly. <quote>Slowly, or I'll cut your throat. Then hand over your money.</quote></p>
<p>Slowly you turn to face the shabby thief.</p>
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<choice idref="sect76">If you do not have any money, or have money but do not wish to hand it over, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect133">If you prefer to hand over your money, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Six armoured knights, clad in blue and red robes, are battling with twenty Shadakine warriors. The knights are defending a heavily laden wagon that stands in the middle of a wide stone bridge. Perched on the wagon sits an unarmed man, richly clothed, looking fearfully upon the battle. He and his knights are outnumbered. Though skilled swordsmen, as the many Shadakine dead attest, they are hard-pressed, and have little chance of holding the bridge.</p>
<p><quote>They don't stand a chance,</quote> you murmur.</p>
<section class="numbered" id="sect57">
<meta><title>57</title></meta>
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+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect57-1-foot" idref="sect57-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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- <p>Instinctively Shan has thrown himself to the ground. With your Staff thrust up high into the air you tear a hole in one of the Quoku's wings; it shrieks with pain before crashing to the ground. Your attack has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <p>Instinctively Shan has thrown himself to the ground. With your Staff thrust up high into the air you tear a hole in one of the Quoku's wings; it shrieks with pain before crashing to the ground. Your attack has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.<a id="sect57-1" idref="sect57-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect307">If you wish to attack the Quoku again, <link-text>turn to 307</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect182">If you wish to escape, <link-text>turn to 182</link-text>.</choice>
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<description>Shadow forms are flowing out of the walls and floor</description>
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<p><quote>Quickly,</quote> you hiss. <quote>Come with me.</quote> You run through the door and into the corridor outside. Shadow forms are flowing out of the walls and floor, and everywhere spirit shapes fly in all directions. You turn to your right and see the horribly mutilated corpse of the jailer. Still clenched in his mortifying fist is a small Dagger. You may take <!--ERRTAG-RE-132686-->this item<!--/ERRTAG-RE-132686--> if you wish. (Remember to mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> under the Weapons section.)</p>
<choice idref="sect125">If you wish to take the Jailer's Keys and free the other prisoners on this level, <link-text>turn to 125</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>88</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect88-1-foot" idref="sect88-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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<p>The bolt of force that arches through the air into the ranks of Shadakine warriors kills one of them at a cost to you of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. The knights gain ground at their opponents' expense due to the confusion of the Shadakine, who are now being attacked from the front and rear.</p>
- <p>The distance over which you are fighting necessitates the use of a great deal of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, and you realize that you can only increase your effectiveness by moving closer to the Shadakine. An attack from the rear at this time would almost certainly turn the battle in your favour. With this in mind, you burst out of the undergrowth and charge into the battle with a fearsome yell. Shan, puffing and panting behind you, swings his sword feebly. The knights on the bridge give a rousing cheer as you appear, and the Shadakine are pushed back as their resistance begins to falter. And then you are upon them: you rain blows in all directions, throwing them into disorder and wounding a warrior at the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <p>The distance over which you are fighting necessitates the use of a great deal of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, and you realize that you can only increase your effectiveness by moving closer to the Shadakine. An attack from the rear at this time would almost certainly turn the battle in your favour. With this in mind, you burst out of the undergrowth and charge into the battle with a fearsome yell. Shan, puffing and panting behind you, swings his sword feebly. The knights on the bridge give a rousing cheer as you appear, and the Shadakine are pushed back as their resistance begins to falter. And then you are upon them: you rain blows in all directions, throwing them into disorder and wounding a warrior at the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.<a id="sect88-1" idref="sect88-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect189"><link-text>Turn to 189</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect94">
<meta><title>94</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect94-1-foot" idref="sect94-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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<p>Staff held high, spraying magical fire from its tip, you charge the Shadakine with unflinching fury. Shan struggles in your wake.</p>
- <p>The Shadakine warriors are thrown into disorder as they attempt to meet this new threat from the rear. Due to their confusion, the knights are able to press home their advantage, gaining ground on their opponents and raising your spirits with shouts of encouragement. You rain fearful blows in all directions with your Wizard's Staff. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point, you fell the nearest Shadakine warrior. Much to his surprise, Shan claims another.</p>
+ <p>The Shadakine warriors are thrown into disorder as they attempt to meet this new threat from the rear. Due to their confusion, the knights are able to press home their advantage, gaining ground on their opponents and raising your spirits with shouts of encouragement. You rain fearful blows in all directions with your Wizard's Staff. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point<a id="sect94-1" idref="sect94-1-foot" class="footnote" />, you fell the nearest Shadakine warrior. Much to his surprise, Shan claims another.</p>
<p>Tanith now reappears armed with a loaded crossbow. Coolly, she aims it at the Shadakine officer. He falls to the ground dead, a crossbow bolt protruding from his neck.</p>
<choice idref="sect215"><link-text>Turn to 215</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>No!</quote> screams Tanith, running off into the barren hills. The Najin rally and gather around you, hovering. Yammering wildly, the first of the little creatures attacks you.</p>
<p>There are nine Najin and they attack one at a time, attempting to claw and bite you. If you have another weapon, you pass it to Shan who then adds 2 to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. (Remember to delete this weapon from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.<a id="sect101-1" idref="sect101-1-foot" class="footnote"/>)</p>
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<choice idref="sect313">If you have the <!--ERRTAG-RE-150498-->Power of Prophecy<!--/ERRTAG-RE-150498-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 313</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect79">If you wish to speak to the tattooed sailor who sits snoring beside you, <link-text>turn to 79</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>107</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect107-1-foot" idref="sect107-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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<p>Shan stands motionless, his body frozen with fear. With one hand he holds his sword shakily aloft, while he covers his eyes with the other, peeping through the gaps between his fingers as the Quoku rushes towards him.</p>
- <p>At the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you punch a flaming hole through one of the Quoku's wings and it shrieks in pain. The injured beast is knocked awry; it veers sharply to the left and crashes to the ground.</p>
+ <p>At the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points<a id="sect107-1" idref="sect107-1-foot" class="footnote" />, you punch a flaming hole through one of the Quoku's wings and it shrieks in pain. The injured beast is knocked awry; it veers sharply to the left and crashes to the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect307">If you wish to finish off the Quoku, <link-text>turn to 307</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect182">If you would prefer to make another run for it, <link-text>turn to 182</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>109</title></meta>
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- <p>You spend a great deal of time preparing yourself, pacing up and down the cell, while Shan looks on, mystified. When you feel you have reached the correct mental state, you focus your attention on the door. Your initial exertion of will has little effect and you gradually increase the strength of the spell. You have already used up 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points when the door begins to creak on its hinges, the thick wood warping. With a surge of effort you throw enough power at the door to use up 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. The timbers snap and the joists squeal, but still the lock will not give. A last desperate attempt produces 4 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points of energy that splinters the door. A mighty noise echoes down the corridor as the door crashes to the ground. You have used 4 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points and lost 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point due to the prolonged strain!
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+ <p>You spend a great deal of time preparing yourself, pacing up and down the cell, while Shan looks on, mystified. When you feel you have reached the correct mental state, you focus your attention on the door. Your initial exertion of will has little effect and you gradually increase the strength of the spell. You have already used up 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points when the door begins to creak on its hinges, the thick wood warping. With a surge of effort you throw enough power at the door to use up 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. The timbers snap and the joists squeal, but still the lock will not give. A last desperate attempt produces 4 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points of energy that splinters the door. A mighty noise echoes down the corridor as the door crashes to the ground. You have used 4 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points and lost 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point due to the prolonged strain!</p>
<p>You and Shan rush to the top of the steps and out into the corridor. Already, further down the passage to your right, you can hear someone shouting. You recognize the voice of the jailer and the sound of his clanking keys.</p>
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<choice idref="sect243">If you wish to confront the jailer, <link-text>turn to 243</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect333">If you wish to go in the opposite direction, <link-text>turn to 333</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect120">
<meta><title>120</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect120-1-foot" idref="sect120-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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- <p>You hurl yourself into the mass of fighting soldiers. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point, you throw down two Shadakine warriors. Shan disarms a third with a lucky blow.</p>
+ <p>You hurl yourself into the mass of fighting soldiers. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point<a id="sect120-1" idref="sect120-1-foot" class="footnote" />, you throw down two Shadakine warriors. Shan disarms a third with a lucky blow.</p>
<p>The Shadakine warriors have become disordered by your attack, but you are still surrounded by four of them, who originally were commanded to guard the rear. You must fight them as one enemy and to the death. Shan adds 3 to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> for the duration of the combat.</p>
<combat><enemy>Shadakine Rearguard</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">25</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect189">If you are still alive after three rounds of combat, <link-text>turn to 189</link-text>.</choice>
<p>You decide on Enchantment as your mode of escape: perhaps the jailer could be persuaded to open your cell door? A plan forms and you sink into a deep trance, weaving an elaborate illusion in your mind.</p>
<p><quote>Fire! Fire!</quote> you shout, pounding on the door of your cell. Shan looks at you strangely, for there is no sign of any smoke. <quote>Jailer, open up before the whole place burns down!</quote></p>
<p>After a little encouragement, Shan is soon persuaded to join in the charade and begins rushing around madly, yelling and pounding his fists on the door.</p>
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<p>Soon, the jailer comes limping down the corridor and stops outside your cell. <quote>I thought I could smell smoke,</quote> he comments. He can see great plumes of fire raging in the middle of the dungeon and billowing smoke escaping under the door. He is completely fooled by your illusion and his rattling keys are soon in the lock. The door is thrown open and you and Shan bound up the steps and out into the corridor. The puzzled jailer is left peering into the cell, wondering why the flames of the fire give off no heat.</p>
<p>The use of this Magical Power has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect243">If you wish to pounce on the jailer while he has his back to you, <link-text>turn to 243</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As the Shadakine warrior crumples and falls, the excited mob roar their approval. They hail you as a hero and crowd around you cheering. A new sound floats on the harbour wind and the uproar subsides. You can hear the clatter of pounding hooves and the rumble of thundering wheels. A wave of panic ripples through the crowd. <quote>The Wheels of Death!</quote> someone shouts.</p>
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<p>Three war chariots, driven by whip-wielding Shadakine, hurtle into the harbour. The chariot wheels have blades protruding from their hubs, and as the Shadakine plough into the crowd, the blades scythe down anyone in their path.</p>
<p>In the confused panic, you see a chance to escape into a dark, narrow street.</p>
<choice idref="sect50">If you wish to run towards the main entrance, <link-text>turn to 50</link-text>.</choice>
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<description>This is the Port of Suhn</description>
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<choice idref="sect112">If you wish to enter the port before nightfall, <link-text>turn to 112</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect280">If you wish to wait for darkness to descend, <link-text>turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Standing in the centre of the large clearing, hemmed in on all sides by giant Azawood trees and clumps of sprawling undergrowth, you stand and catch your breath. A look around the glade reveals a number of holes in the floor&emdash;entrances, no doubt, to similar shafts to the one you have left.</p>
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<p>In a relentless tide, hundreds of Cave Mantiz pour out of these holes and stream towards you. Suddenly a pair of waving antennae appears in the entrance of a shaft close to where you stand.</p>
<choice idref="sect158">If you wish to fire a bolt from your Wizard's Staff into the shaft by your feet, <link-text>turn to 158</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect232">If you wish to dash straight into the undergrowth, <link-text>turn to 232</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Squinting in the dusky light, you see a webbed hand appear over the edge of the defile. Shan gives a groan of disbelief as the wounded Quoku heaves itself on to the ragged plain. Doggedly it moves towards you, dragging its tortured body, possessed of an inhuman vitality.</p>
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<p>You haul Shan to his feet and point to the south. <quote>Look,</quote> you say, <quote>we have nearly reached Lake Shenwu; one last effort now.</quote> You pull Shan to his feet and stagger across the plain at a painfully slow pace. Relentlessly, the Quoku trails behind, slowly gaining on you.</p>
<p>With a cry of frustration, you see that your way ahead is blocked by a deep ravine that stretches nearly six feet across. The creature is not far behind you and you realize that there is not time enough to circle around the ravine. The Wall of Azakawa lies tantalizingly beyond reach.</p>
<choice idref="sect49">If you wish to jump across the ravine, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
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<description><quote>A Kleasá!</quote> Tanith screams. <quote>A Soul-eater!</quote></description>
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<p>You must fight the Kleasá to the death. For every round of combat, subtract 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point and 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from your total. If you have erected a magical shield of Sorcery, subtract 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point and 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point for every round of combat as the Kleasá tries to claw at your soul.</p>
<combat><enemy>Kleasá</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">25</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
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<p>The hopping, fluttering Najin lead you into the stark, featureless hills. Eventually you come to a small cave entrance perched on a narrow ridge, overlooking a steep fall to the outlying hills below.</p>
<p>An old man sits cross-legged before the cave entrance, staring out across the heights with sightless eyes. Without lifting his head or looking in your direction, he speaks. <quote>Who comes? Who disturbs the solitude of Jnana?</quote></p>
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<p><quote>It is I, Tanith,</quote> she says. <quote>I bring Grey Star, a great wizard who dares to oppose the evil Wytch-king. He is in need of counsel.</quote></p>
<p><quote>I seek the Lost Tribe of Lara,</quote> you say, <quote>for I have a quest and need their aid.</quote></p>
<p>The old man is silent for a while. <quote>You must go south to the great jungle of the Azanam. The way is fraught with danger, for you must pass through the great Azagad Gorge and the towers of stone known as the <quote>Dragon's Teeth</quote>.</quote></p>
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+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect172-1-foot" idref="sect172-1"><p>You are forced to choose to use a Magical Power, even though all the Powers that are available to you may require you to use more <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points than you currently possess. If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points required to use the Power you select. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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- <p>Calmly you sift through <!--ERRTAG-RE-211706-->these Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RE-211706--> and the extent of your mastery of them to determine the most effective choice. You make your decision.</p>
+ <p>Calmly you sift through <!--ERRTAG-RE-211706-->these Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RE-211706--> and the extent of your mastery of them to determine the most effective choice. You make your decision.<a id="sect172-1" idref="sect172-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect95">If you wish to try to escape with the aid of Sorcery, <link-text>turn to 95</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect124">If you wish to use the <!--ERRTAG-RA-212048-->Power<!--/ERRTAG-RA-212048--> of Enchantment, <link-text>turn to 124</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect271">If you would rather use Elementalism, <link-text>turn to 271</link-text>.</choice>
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<description><quote>I sense some wizardry in you,</quote> murmurs Mother Magri</description>
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<p>If you do not resist the power of the Kazim Stone, your quest and its origin will be revealed to this servant of the Wytch-king.</p>
<choice idref="sect191">If you have the <!--ERRTAG-RA-215009-->Power of Sorcery<!--/ERRTAG-RA-215009--> and wish to use it to destroy the Kazim Stone, <link-text>turn to 191</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Raising your Staff, you attack the Yaku. A fiery bolt burns into the heart of the plant and it releases its grip immediately. The attack has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
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<p>Suddenly Shan falls to the ground, emitting a startled cry; a snaking creeper is wrapped tightly around his legs.</p>
<choice idref="sect285">If you wish to loose a bolt at the Yaku as it drags Shan towards its centre, <link-text>turn to 285</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect240">If you wish to rush to Shan's side, <link-text>turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>One stall in particular catches your eye. A sign reads:</p>
<signpost>MADAM TARLAS&emdash;HERBAL CURES & REMEDIES<br />APOTHECARY TO NOBLEMEN & KINGS</signpost>
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<p>The stall is full of potions and salves and the dried leaves and roots of many different plants, some of great power and others of no use at all. Your trained eye notices several items for sale that could be of great use to you as an alchemist. They are:</p>
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<li>1 Jar of Ezeran Crystals (which produce an acid capable of melting metal when combined with sulphur). Cost: <em>5 Nobles</em></li>
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<p>Senseless with exhaustion, you are dragged forcibly from the chamber, down long flights of stairs and into the darkness of the dungeons of the Hall of Correction. Your senses rail against the ominous and overpowering feeling of oppression that seems imbued into the walls of the place. A tortuous scream fills the air, followed by the sound of brutal laughter. <quote>What was that?</quote> you whisper, hoarsely.</p>
<p><quote>You'll find out soon enough,</quote> one of the Shadakine replies. <quote>Jailer! Lock this one up!</quote> A tattered cripple lurches towards you, a large bunch of keys rattling at his side.</p>
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<p><quote>Here, Master Turnkey. Lock him up nice and safe now.</quote></p>
<p>The jailer limps forwards, a mad and joyous expression on his face. <quote>Marvellous, simply marvellous,</quote> he giggles. <quote>Another guest. How wonderful to meet you.</quote></p>
<p>An iron-shod door is unlocked and you are thrown into a dark and foul-smelling pit. You fall headlong down a flight of steps and lose consciousness before coming to rest on the straw-covered floor.</p>
<creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
<description>The speed and ferocity of the soldier Mantiz is astonishing</description>
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<combat><enemy>Soldier Mantiz</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">15</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">10</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect213">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>204</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect204-1-foot" idref="sect204-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
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- <p>At the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you lash out at the tendril that holds Shan. The energy beam slices through the creeper. It withers instantly and releases him.</p>
+ <p>At the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points<a id="sect204-1" idref="sect204-1-foot" class="footnote" /> you lash out at the tendril that holds Shan. The energy beam slices through the creeper. It withers instantly and releases him.</p>
<p>In the time that it has taken you to free Shan, two more creepers have crawled towards you. One is curled around your right leg; the other grips your left ankle. The creepers must belong to different Yaku plants, for you can feel yourself being pulled in two directions. Once more you are dragged to the ground and the pain becomes unbearable as your body is stretched apart.</p>
<choice idref="sect329">As you are forcibly dragged to the ground you may fire at the heart of the nearest Yaku plant, which is only a Staff's length away, by <link-text>turning to 329</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect279">If you would prefer to attack the Yaku vine holding your right leg, <link-text>turn to 279</link-text>.</choice>
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect215-1-foot" idref="sect215-1"><p>If you have arrived here from <a idref="sect156">Section 156</a>, there is no description of how the Shadakine officer is killed. This appears to be an oversight by the author.</p></footnote>
+ <footnote id="sect215-4-foot" idref="sect215-4"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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<footnote id="sect215-3-foot" idref="sect215-3"><p>Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p></footnote>
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- <p>As the Shadakine officer dies,<a id="sect215-1" idref="sect215-1-foot" class="footnote"/> the Knights of the White Mountain give a victorious cheer and charge forwards. The Shadakine that remain continue to fight, but eventually falter and retreat into small groups. With their numbers divided into small pockets of resistance, the knights are quickly able to overcome them, demonstrating their superior fighting skills in one to one combat. The Shadakine warriors fight to the last man and you expend another <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point before the battle is over.</p>
+ <p>As the Shadakine officer dies,<a id="sect215-1" idref="sect215-1-foot" class="footnote"/> the Knights of the White Mountain give a victorious cheer and charge forwards. The Shadakine that remain continue to fight, but eventually falter and retreat into small groups. With their numbers divided into small pockets of resistance, the knights are quickly able to overcome them, demonstrating their superior fighting skills in one to one combat. The Shadakine warriors fight to the last man and you expend another <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point before the battle is over.<a id="sect215-4" idref="sect215-4-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>As soon as the fighting is over, the unarmed man jumps down from the wagon on to the bridge. <quote>My thanks, stranger. A timely arrival indeed,</quote> he says, smiling broadly.</p>
<p>His name is Madin Rendalim, a Durenese herbwarden, famous throughout the Lastlands of the fair north for his knowledge and skill in the healing arts. He is journeying through the provinces of the Shadakine Empire seeking the Druse tree, and the clear, sticky resin beneath its bark&emdash;the only known cure for the terrible Red Death plague.</p>
<p><quote>I had found the Druse tree growing some distance from here, in the Forest of Fernmost at the foot of the Kashima Mountains. I was returning to Port Suhn to journey back to my home in Hammerdal when these ill-mannered Shadakine brutes refused to let us pass. They have closed the roads around Suhn it seems, searching for some fugitives or outlaws.</quote></p>
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<p>You cannot avoid the combat owing to the circle of people around you and must fight the Shadakine to the death.</p>
<combat><enemy>Shadakine Warrior</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">13</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">20</enemy-attribute></combat>
<section class="numbered" id="sect229">
<meta><title>229</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect229-1-foot" idref="sect229-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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- <p>A bolt of energy slices into the Yaku plant. Its tendrils tense, leaping into the air before falling lifelessly to the ground. Your attack has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>A bolt of energy slices into the Yaku plant. Its tendrils tense, leaping into the air before falling lifelessly to the ground. Your attack has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.<a id="sect229-1" idref="sect229-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>To your relief, you see that Shan has managed to free himself from the grip of the other Yaku plant.</p>
<choice idref="sect5">If you wish, at long range, to attack another Yaku plant threatening Shan, <link-text>turn to 5</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect30">If you would prefer to attack the cluster of tendrils slithering towards you, <link-text>turn to 30</link-text>.</choice>
<creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
<description>Shan is dragged towards the venomous mouth of the Quoku</description>
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<choice idref="sect337"><link-text>Turn to 337</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Halt, or you're dead!</quote> shouts the Shadakine officer, savagely.</p>
<choice idref="sect300">If you wish to obey his order, <link-text>turn to 300</link-text>.</choice>
<section class="numbered" id="sect248">
<meta><title>248</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect248-1-foot" idref="sect248-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
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- <p>You slash the tip of your Wizard's Staff across the tendril that is wrapped around your ankle. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point; you burn through the tough vine and free your foot. You clamber to your feet only to see the tendrils of another Yaku plant snaking towards you.</p>
+ <p>You slash the tip of your Wizard's Staff across the tendril that is wrapped around your ankle. At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point<a id="sect248-1" idref="sect248-1-foot" class="footnote" />; you burn through the tough vine and free your foot. You clamber to your feet only to see the tendrils of another Yaku plant snaking towards you.</p>
<p>With a frightened yell Shan falls to the ground; a Yaku tendril is coiled around both his legs. He hacks at it desperately with his sword.</p>
<choice idref="sect204">If you wish to free Shan by attacking the tendril that drags him towards the waving spines of the Yaku, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect229">If you wish to strike at the heart of the Yaku plant that attacked you, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With your eye, you trace the tendril that holds Shan back to the main stem. Taking careful aim, you fire at the heart of the plant, destroying it easily at the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Immediately Shan is released and he scrambles over to your side as two more creepers wind themselves around your legs. The creepers belong to different Yaku plants, and you feel yourself being pulled in two directions at once. Again you drop to the ground and howl in agony as the two Yaku plants attempt to wrench your body apart.</p>
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<choice idref="sect279"><link-text>Turn to 279</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect257">
<meta><title>257</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect257-1-foot" idref="sect257-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
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<p>You drop back down the slope, half running, half sliding on the gravel of the gully. With Shan at your back, you confront the unyielding Quoku once more.</p>
- <p>Using the advantage of standing on the higher ground, you deal the Quoku a crushing blow, sending it tumbling down the slope in a landslide of loose stones and dust. It finally comes to rest in the scree. Your attack has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <p>Using the advantage of standing on the higher ground, you deal the Quoku a crushing blow, sending it tumbling down the slope in a landslide of loose stones and dust. It finally comes to rest in the scree. Your attack has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.<a id="sect257-1" idref="sect257-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect174"><link-text>Turn to 174</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Suddenly you remember the Medallion given to you by the <quote>Redeemer</quote> in the Inn of the Laughing Moon. You take it out and stare intently at the rune inscribed upon it. Surely there is some clue here. You take out the pink potion that the <quote>Redeemer</quote> gave you and pull out the stopper of the vial. Sniffing the contents, you recognize the scent of Calacena: a mushroom whose spores induce visions much prized by magicians and illusionists. With some trepidation, you swallow the potion and discard the contaminated vial. (Delete this Backpack Item from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.) You stare once again at the Medallion as the potion begins to take effect.</p>
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<p>A close examination of the rune inscribed upon the Medallion will tell you which section number to turn to next.<a id="sect264-1" idref="sect264-1-foot" class="footnote"/></p>
<choice idref="sect190">If you cannot solve the riddle of the rune and wish to take Shan's advice, <link-text>turn to 190</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect134">If you cannot solve the riddle of the rune and wish to seek the counsel of Jnana the Wise, <link-text>turn to 134</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>More Quoku are leaping from their towers of stone, pushing high into the air with their powerful back legs and then gliding in circles around their columns, drifting with the warm air currents. The first of the creatures climbs gently, rolls to one side and then pulls into a steep dive. The Quoku hurtles towards you with astonishing speed: a hawk in pursuit of its prey.</p>
<choice idref="sect330">If you wish to try to evade the diving Quoku, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You decide to look for aid on the elemental plane. You drift into a trance and begin to chant, meditating on your need and hoping that the elemental spirits will understand the nature of your predicament. The chant over, you wait. At first, all is quiet and you fear that you have failed. Then a rumbling noise echoes below your feet, and a shuddering tremor makes you stumble.</p>
<p><quote>Stand by the wall, away from the centre of the cell,</quote> you warn Shan. A large crack appears in the ground, widening to a great hole as the head and shoulders of an Earth Giant smash through the floor. You view the gnarled features of the elemental and his rough, mottled skin of clay with fear and apprehension. Earth Giants are the most stupid of elementals, and you doubt if this one will be able to understand fully your needs.</p>
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<p><quote>Escape?</quote> says the Earth Giant, in a stony voice.</p>
<p><quote>Yes&ellips; escape,</quote> you say eagerly.</p>
<p><quote>Tunnel. Wizard follow&ellips; earth is safe&ellips; no danger&ellips; come.</quote> The vast head disappears, leaving a great chasm in the ground.</p>
<section class="numbered" id="sect279">
<meta><title>279</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect279-1-foot" idref="sect279-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
<data>
- <p>With some difficulty, you shear through the vine that pulls at your right leg, using up 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <p>With some difficulty, you shear through the vine that pulls at your right leg, using up 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.<a id="sect279-1" idref="sect279-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>Shan leaps to your rescue, hacking wildly at the tendril that holds your left ankle. With three clumsy blows, he cuts through the wriggling creeper.</p>
<choice idref="sect128"><link-text>Turn to 128</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The harbour is full with ships of varying kinds, though there is little sign of life. Mooring the small boat, you step on to the stone quayside and survey the harbour area.</p>
<p><quote>Psst!</quote> a voice hisses at you from out of the darkness. Startled, you spot the crouching form of a one-eyed Suhnese fisherman. <quote>Come far have we?</quote> he asks, patronizingly. <quote>And in such secrecy too! Got something to hide have we? Lurking out there at the edge of the bay till nightfall&ellips; tsk, tsk, very suspicious.</quote></p>
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<p>In vain, you try to convince the one-eyed Suhnaman that you have nothing to hide. <quote>Saw your sail a long way off,</quote> he sneers. <quote>Perhaps you're a smuggler, or on the run, I'll be bound. Come now, young master. You can't fool me. What'll you offer to buy my silence?</quote></p>
<p>With a helpless shrug, you tell him that you have no money. At first, the fisherman seems very angry, but eventually he offers to buy your boat for 20 Nobles, though you cannot be sure that this will keep him quiet.</p>
<choice idref="sect53">If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
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<choice idref="sect346">If you have the Amulet of the Shianti priest, <link-text>turn to 346</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect199">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 199</link-text>.</choice>
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+ <footnote id="sect304-1-foot" idref="sect304-1"><p>If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p></footnote>
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- <p>At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point, you burn through the vine that clasps your ankle. The force of the tendril pulling at your leg causes you to spin to the right, whipping you towards the ugly spines of the Yaku.</p>
+ <p>At the cost of 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point<a id="sect304-1" idref="sect304-1-foot" class="footnote" />, you burn through the vine that clasps your ankle. The force of the tendril pulling at your leg causes you to spin to the right, whipping you towards the ugly spines of the Yaku.</p>
<p>Shan leaps to your rescue, slashing at the tendril that threatens to drag you to your doom.</p>
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<p><a id="sect342-1" idref="sect342-1-foot" class="footnote"/>With an immense effort of will, you haul yourself up and over the edge of the precipice, scraping your body over the razor-sharp rocks and tearing the flesh of your hands and arms, leaving bloody weals of pain. Blood courses freely down your limbs from these wounds, and you must lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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<description>You come to a wide basin below the Shenwu Falls and the Great Wall of Azakawa</description>
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<p>Through watering eyes, you watch the strange, stunted men using their tails to swing from tree limb to branch with astonishing agility, flushing out the insect invaders with practised ease. These are the Kundi. You have found the Lost Tribe of Lara.</p>
<p>As you watch the one-sided battle draw to a close, two sets of hairy arms grab you and lift you bodily into the air. Your ape-like abductors carry you through the giddy heights, leaping and swinging from tree to tree, tossing you like a bale of hay. You are being carried through a fine mist of cloud, from which the Azawood tree draws much of its moisture. Up here, in the highest levels of the forest, is a complex of wooden houses and platforms. You are dumped unceremoniously outside the largest of these tree houses: the house of the Kundi king.</p>
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<p><quote>You no look like Shianti,</quote> he says, looking you up and down with a theatrical gesture.</p>
<p><quote>Shianti <em>wizard</em>,</quote> you correct, drawing no response.</p>
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- <p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) It is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to fall below zero. For example, if you are the victim of an attack that drains your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, your score may be forced below zero. If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to cast spells or use your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) There are sections of this book that describe how you use a Magical Power and how many <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you spend, without giving you a choice and without taking into account that you may not have the required number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points left. You may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative.</p>
+ <p>Alternatively, you may may wish to use a method given in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite>, which contains one such case of mandated use of magic: If you do not have enough <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, then you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point you lack (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point). If your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score falls to zero, you are dead and the adventure is over.</p>
+ <p>Note that you may never <em>choose</em> to use a Magical Power or your Wizard's Staff if you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This method also cannot be used in cases where you lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points for a reason other than using magic, for instance as a result of mental or magical attacks. In these cases, you may end up with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) It is possible for your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to fall below zero. For example, if you are the victim of an attack that drains your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, your score may be forced below zero. If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to cast spells or use the magical properties of your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero. You can still use your Wizard's Staff in combat as a normal weapon, but you must deduct 6 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="powers">Magical Powers</a>) If your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> falls to zero or below, you will not be able to use the magical properties of your Wizard's Staff until your score is again above zero. You can still use your Wizard's Staff in combat as a normal weapon, but you must deduct 6 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) This Special Item can be used in combat as if it were a normal Weapon. The Jewelled Dagger's bonus to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> should only be applied when the Jewelled Dagger is used in combat. You should not use your Wizard's Staff at the same time. This would incur the normal −6 penalty to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> for not using your Wizard's Staff.</p>
<p>Alternatively, you may decide that the Jewelled Dagger may be wielded together with your Wizard's Staff, and thus confers its bonus in all close combats. This makes the Jewelled Dagger a much more useful item.</p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) The bonus to your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score provided by the Magic Talisman is added to your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score only once and does not prevent your score from falling to zero.</p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) If you have mastered the Lesser Magick of Alchemy and therefore have a Herb Pouch, you may choose to keep potions, vials, or ingredients in either the Herb Pouch or your Backpack. All other Backpack Items must be kept in your Backpack.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect15">Section 15</a>) The exact nature of this restoration of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> is unclear. There is a general consensus that you should multiply your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores by 1.5. I.e. you may add one half of your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points value to your score, remembering that you may not exceed your starting value; and you may add one half of your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> value to your score, irrespective of whether this exceeds your starting value.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect43">Section 43</a>) You cannot keep Shan's Backpack. Any items you decide to keep must be transferred to your own Backpack, or perhaps to your Herb Pouch if you have one and want to keep the Small Vial of Laumspur.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect101">Section 101</a>) It seems odd that Shan would not return your weapon. You may choose to assume that you get it back once the battle is over.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect110">Section 110</a>) This is the correct solution to the riddle in <a idref="sect264">Section 264</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect183">Section 183</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect193">Section 193</a>) The Yabari Ointment can be applied at any time and is effective until it is washed off or until this adventure is over. If you choose to apply the ointment, delete this item from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> but make a note that you instead are now wearing the ointment.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect193">Section 193</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect211">Section 211</a>) You must have the Power of Evocation in order to attempt to raise the dead priest.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect215">Section 215</a>) If you have arrived here from <a idref="sect156">Section 156</a>, there is no description of how the Shadakine officer is killed. This appears to be an oversight by the author.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect215">Section 215</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect245">Section 245</a>) Make sure to restore your Wizard's Staff, Backpack and Backpack Items to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect259">Section 259</a>) There are numerous unanswered questions with this combat. The addition of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is straightforward, but which attribute do you lower when wounded in this mental combat? A mental combat would suggest that you will lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> as this is the measure of you mental strength. It is possible to have a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score which would mean that the combat would only come to an end when the Darkling Room's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> was lowered to 0. Using you true <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is the less paradoxical route.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect12">12</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect15">15</a>) The exact nature of this restoration of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> is unclear. There is a general consensus that you should multiply your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores by 1.5. I.e. you may add one half of your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points value to your score, remembering that you may not exceed your starting value; and you may add one half of your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> value to your score, irrespective of whether this exceeds your starting value.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect30">30</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect43">43</a>) You cannot keep Shan's Backpack. Any items you decide to keep must be transferred to your own Backpack, or perhaps to your Herb Pouch if you have one and want to keep the Small Vial of Laumspur.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect57">57</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect88">88</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect94">94</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect101">101</a>) It seems odd that Shan would not return your weapon. You may choose to assume that you get it back once the battle is over.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect107">107</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect110">110</a>) This is the correct solution to the riddle in <a idref="sect264">Section 264</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect172">172</a>) You are forced to choose to use a Magical Power, even though all the Powers that are available to you may require you to use more <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points than you currently possess. If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points required to use the Power you select. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect183">183</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect193">193</a>) The Yabari Ointment can be applied at any time and is effective until it is washed off or until this adventure is over. If you choose to apply the ointment, delete this item from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> but make a note that you instead are now wearing the ointment.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect193">193</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect204">204</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>) You must have the Power of Evocation in order to attempt to raise the dead priest.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) If you have arrived here from <a idref="sect156">Section 156</a>, there is no description of how the Shadakine officer is killed. This appears to be an oversight by the author.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) Tarama Seeds may be recorded as Special Items since they don't take up space in your Herb Pouch or Backpack. Each Tarama Seed can be used to cast exactly one spell or to use your Wizard's Staff outside of close combat (e.g. to fire a bolt of energy at a distant enemy) without using the normally required <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. Tarama Seeds cannot be used to maintain the effect of a spell or in place of other drains on your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ>, like mental attacks. It also seems inappropriate to use a Tarama Seed in close combat where you could then decide to expend an infinite amount of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to automatically win a fight.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect229">229</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) Make sure to restore your Wizard's Staff, Backpack and Backpack Items to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect248">248</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect257">257</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect259">259</a>) There are numerous unanswered questions with this combat. The addition of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is straightforward, but which attribute do you lower when wounded in this mental combat? A mental combat would suggest that you will lose <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> as this is the measure of you mental strength. It is possible to have a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score which would mean that the combat would only come to an end when the Darkling Room's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> was lowered to 0. Using you true <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is the less paradoxical route.</p>
<p>In either case, if your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> or <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is lowered during a round of combat, do you then adjust your combined <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score which is serving as your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> for this combat.</p>
<p>There are no easy answers to these questions. It is up to the reader to decide which solution is most appropriate.</p>
<p>Also, you cannot use your Wizard's Staff in this combat; since the combat is mental in nature, it would be inappropriate to us it, which means that you should not be able to use <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> to multiply your opponents loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect264">Section 264</a>) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect297">Section 297</a>) These empty Vials may be used later to contain potions. Some Vials are useless once contaminated.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect300">Section 300</a>) Keep note of your Backpack Items in case you should find your Backpack again later.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect311">Section 311</a>) Keep note of your Backpack Items in case you should find your Backpack again later.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect320">Section 320</a>) These losses are in addition to any you may have already sustained in your duel with the Kazim Stone.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect342">Section 342</a>) There is no choice that leads to this section of the book. This appears to be an oversight which is not easily correctable.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect264">264</a>) The section corresponding to the correct answer will have a footnote confirming that it is indeed correct.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect279">279</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect297">297</a>) These empty Vials may be used later to contain potions. Some Vials are useless once contaminated.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect300">300</a>) Keep note of your Backpack Items in case you should find your Backpack again later.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect304">304</a>) If you do not have sufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you may choose to simply subtract the specified number of <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. This may leave you with a negative <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score, or if it was already negative, it will make your score become even more negative. Alternatively, you may choose the method used in Section 175 of <cite><a href="&link.04wotw;">War of the Wizards</a></cite> for resolving this problem: For the <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points you lack, you use <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points at a rate of 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point (i.e. 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points = 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect311">311</a>) Keep note of your Backpack Items in case you should find your Backpack again later.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect320">320</a>) These losses are in addition to any you may have already sustained in your duel with the Kazim Stone.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect342">342</a>) There is no choice that leads to this section of the book. This appears to be an oversight which is not easily correctable.</p>
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+ <li>Illustration I (<a idref="sect1">Section 1</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration II (<a idref="sect18">Section 18</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration III (<a idref="sect29">Section 29</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration IV (<a idref="sect39">Section 39</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration V (<a idref="sect87">Section 87</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VI (<a idref="sect101">Section 101</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VII (<a idref="sect105">Section 105</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VIII (<a idref="sect140">Section 140</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration IX (<a idref="sect149">Section 149</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration X (<a idref="sect175">Section 175</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XI (<a idref="sect197">Section 197</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XII (<a idref="sect224">Section 224</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIII (<a idref="sect233">Section 233</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIV (<a idref="sect241">Section 241</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XV (<a idref="sect266">Section 266</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVI (<a idref="sect292">Section 292</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVII (<a idref="sect344">Section 344</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVIII (<a idref="sect350">Section 350</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIX (<a idref="sect350">Section 350</a>)</li>
<li><a idref="map">The Shadakine Empire</a></li>
<li><a idref="action">Action Chart</a></li>
- <li>Illustration I (<a idref="sect1">Section 1</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration II (<a idref="sect18">Section 18</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration III (<a idref="sect29">Section 29</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration IV (<a idref="sect39">Section 39</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration V (<a idref="sect87">Section 87</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration VI (<a idref="sect101">Section 101</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration VII (<a idref="sect105">Section 105</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration VIII (<a idref="sect140">Section 140</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration IX (<a idref="sect149">Section 149</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration X (<a idref="sect175">Section 175</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XI (<a idref="sect1"97>Section 197</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XII (<a idref="sect224">Section 224</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XIII (<a idref="sect233">Section 233</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XIV (<a idref="sect241">Section 241</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XV (<a idref="sect266">Section 266</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XVI (<a idref="sect292">Section 292</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XVII (<a idref="sect344">Section 344</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XVIII (<a idref="sect350">Section 350</>)</li>
- <li>Illustration XIX (<a idref="sect350">Section 350</>)</li>
</ul>
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<data>
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<li><a idref="powers">Magical Powers</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect5">Section 5</a>, <a idref="sect179">Section 179</a>, <a idref="sect254">Section 254</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect13">Section 13</a>, <a idref="sect127">Section 127</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect34">Section 34</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect109">Section 109</a>, <a idref="sect124">Section 124</a>, <a idref="sect187">Section 187</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect146">Section 146</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect148">Section 148</a>, <a idref="sect342">Section 342</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect161">Section 161</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect183">Section 183</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect264">Section 264</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect271">Section 271</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect280">Section 280</a></li>
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