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<title>The Forbidden City</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>
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&inclusion.ian.page.bio.gs;
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<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>09</day></date>
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<p>You are the Wizard Grey Star. Your quest is to retrieve the legendary Moonstone and with its power throw down the evil Wytch-king. You must find the Shadow Gate&emdash;doorway to the magic realm where it lies hidden. When the moon is full, the Shadow Gate appears&emdash;in Desolation Valley beyond the Mountains of Morn, where you must dare <!--ERRTAG-RE-6558--><strong>The Forbidden City</strong><!--/ERRTAG-RE-6558-->.</p>
<p>The Wytch-king will try to track you down. His slaves will dog your every step&emdash;the cruel warriors of Shadaki, the phantom spirit of the Deathgaunt and the dark horror of the demon <!--ERRTAG-RE-6876-->Kleasá<!--/ERRTAG-RE-6876-->. Only your <!--ERRTAG-RE-6952-->Magical Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RE-6952--> and the might of your Wizard's Staff can protect you in a terrifying adventure of madness, magic and menace!</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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<dt>Transcription</dt>
<dd>Ryan Cross</dd>
+ <dt>Illustration Transcription</dt>
+ <dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Simon Osborne</dd>
<dt>XML</dt>
- <dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
- <dt>Alternate Illustrations</dt>
+ <dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Jeff Dougan <br />Thomas Wolmer</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>Simon Osborne</dd>
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- <p>You are Grey Star, trained in the ancient lore of a Shianti Wizard. For sixteen years you dwelt in safety on the Isle of Loin, the hidden realm of the magical Shianti race, until Acarya, High Wizard of the Shianti sent you upon a dangerous quest to save your own people, the race of man, from Shasarak, the tyrannical Wytch-king of Shadaki. Held by their ancient vow to the goddess Ishir, the Shianti are unable to leave their island and come to the aid of man themselves. As a human, no such promise prohibits you from leaving the island and you have been sent to recover the Moonstone and use its power to throw down the Wytch-king.</p>
+ <p>You are Grey Star, trained in the ancient lore of a Shianti Wizard. For sixteen years you dwelt in safety on the Isle of Lorn, the hidden realm of the magical Shianti race, until Acarya, High Wizard of the Shianti sent you upon a dangerous quest to save your own people, the race of man, from Shasarak, the tyrannical Wytch-king of Shadaki. Held by their ancient vow to the goddess Ishir, the Shianti are unable to leave their island and come to the aid of man themselves. As a human, no such promise prohibits you from leaving the island and you have been sent to recover the Moonstone and use its power to throw down the Wytch-king.</p>
<p>The Moonstone, an artefact possessing the combined force of all Shianti power, is hidden on the Daziarn plane, which can only be entered by finding one of its portals. You seek the Shadow Gate, but it never remains in one place for longer than a day and is invisible to human sight. For this reason you began to search for the <quote>Lost Tribe of Lara,</quote> a race of magical, but primitive creatures called the Kundi. They possess the gift of Astral Vision, enabling them to see magic portals and gateways to other planes and dimensions. Once, the Kundi inhabited the forests of the Mountains of Lara. When Shasarak's Shadakine army first invaded the free provinces of the south, they came by way of the Mountains of Lara, through the Morn Pass. The Shadakine armies were constantly ambushed and delayed by the Kundi as they made their way south, and the Kundi always eluded them, disappearing into the dense forest before the Shadakine could retaliate. Finally, in desperation, the Wytch-king burnt down the mountain's forests and the Kundi were forced to flee from his wrath and disappeared. Only the vision and the guidance of a Kundi man will enable you to enter the Daziarn plane and find the Moonstone, and less than a month ago you began your search.</p>
<p>Voyaging across the Sea of Dreams, you came first to the city of Suhn, the largest port in the Shadakine Empire. There you befriended a cheerful merchant named Shan Li, a widely travelled man with a wry sense of humour. Your questions about the Lost Tribe, enemies of the Shadakine Empire, aroused much suspicion. You were taken to the dungeons of the House of Correction, the Shadakine prison of Suhn and subjected to the truthsay of Mother Magri, Shadakine Wytch and Law-giver. With the power of the Kazim Stone, she attempted to read your mind, but you were able to preserve the secret of your quest.</p>
<p>It was with the help of Tanith, a young, beautiful girl, learning the ways of wytchcraft in the service of Mother Magri, that you made your escape from the House of Correction. Her courage and intelligence were invaluable as you escaped the pursuit of the Shadakine. With Shan as your guide you eventually turned south and headed toward the region known as the Azanam, for it seemed likely that the Lost Tribe might be found there. But the vengeance of Mother Magri was not so easily avoided. Using the power of the Kazim Stone, she summoned a Kleasá, a demon shadow that feeds upon the soul and will of others, since it has no soul of its own. Neither your Magical Powers, nor the might of your Wizard's Staff seemed able to defeat the Kleasá and it had almost destroyed you when Tanith cast a spell and called the demon against her. She was totally consumed by the Kleasá and both disappeared in flame. Her brave sacrifice saved your life.</p>
<p>Alternatively, you may wish to use your original <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score from the beginning of <cite>Grey Star the Wizard</cite>, and add 10 bonus points to this.</p>
</footnote>
<footnote id="gamerulz-2-foot" idref="gamerulz-2"><p>If you choose Alchemy as your new Magical Power, you also receive a Herb Pouch with contents, as detailed in the <a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a> section.</p></footnote>
- <footnote id="gamerulz-3-foot" idref="gamerulz-3"><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-4-foot" idref="gamerulz-4"><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-3-foot" idref="gamerulz-3"><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-3" idref="gamerulz-3-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-4" idref="gamerulz-4-foot" class="footnote" /> or your Wizard's Staff.<a id="gamerulz-3" idref="gamerulz-3-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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+ <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>
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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-22355-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RA-22355-->s that the Shianti call the <typ class="ital"><!--ERRTAG-RA-23432-->Lesser Magicks<!--/ERRTAG-RA-23432--></typ>. The choice of which <!--ERRTAG-RA-24762-->five Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24762--> these are, is up to you. All of the <!--ERRTAG-RA-23432-->Lesser Magicks<!--/ERRTAG-RA-23432--> 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-RA-22355-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RA-22355--> at the right time.</p>
<p>The seven <!--ERRTAG-RA-22355-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RA-22355-->s available to you are listed below. When you have chosen your <!--ERRTAG-RA-24762-->five Powers<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24762-->, enter them in the <!--ERRTAG-RA-22355-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RA-22355-->s section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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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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<p>Through the haze of a dream, your senses pass from sleep to waking. Opening your eyes, you see the wrinkled face of Urik, gazing intently into your own. <quote>How&ellips; how long?</quote> you falter.</p>
<p><quote>Three days. Three nights. Deep sleep have healing ways&emdash;is true?</quote> Urik replies. You sit up in the hammock that has been your resting place these past three days and look around. Bright sunlight streams in through the window of the wooden chamber. The events of the past weeks rush through your mind. With some surprise, you note that your body is unmarked after the horrors of your ordeal. Even the Mantiz bite on your leg has disappeared.</p>
<p><quote>Kundi magic,</quote> Urik explains, mysteriously. Your tattered, grey robes, washed and repaired, are laid out for you, and when you have breakfasted on fresh <!--ERRTAG-RE-45701-->rainwater<!--/ERRTAG-RE-45701--> and honey cakes, you are led out to meet King Okosa once more. You marvel at the breathtaking beauty of the cloud forest that is the home of the Kundi people. Urik leads, shambling along with his comical, bow-legged walk and toothless smile and you cross the wooden walkways that connect the tree houses of the Kundi. They nestle amongst the highest branches of giant Azawood trees, whose towering heights and leafy peaks draw moisture from the clouds themselves: the wooden turrets of a forest castle surrounded by an ocean of cloud.</p>
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<p>You are brought before the Kundi king once more. He and his advisers are gathered in the largest of the tree houses and old Urik ushers you in. <quote>You are well?</quote> the king asks. You nod your head and thank him and his people for treating you with such kindness.</p>
<p><quote>Long ago,</quote> the king continues, <quote>before Wytch-king, Shasarak, rose in the north, the Shianti and Kundi tribes&emdash;great friends. Shianti need magical sight of Kundi to look into other worlds, see other planes. Only Shianti can go there. Only Kundi can see there&ellips; We help each other. Learn many things. But when Shianti leave, Wytch-king lead Shadakine peoples against us, burning the forests of our home in Mountains of Lara. Now, Shianti send great wizard to destroy evil Wytch-king, throw down Shadakine. Kundi men give all their help, in honour of our friendship. How we aid you?</quote></p>
<p><quote>I must travel to the Daziarn plane and reclaim the Moonstone of old,</quote> you reply. <quote>My masters tell me that I must seek out the Shadow Gate, the doorway that is invisible to all but the eyes of the noble Kundi. I ask you for a guide to take me there.</quote></p>
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<p>A vast, amorphous mass of slime and mud, wreathed with vines and dead vegetation, rises up out of the quagmire you have just passed. It reaches out and grabs you while you remain entranced, and presses you against its filth-encrusted body in a crushing bear hug. (Lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.) You are being held by a Swamp Giant and it intends to squeeze the life out of you.</p>
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<combat><enemy>Swamp Giant</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">16</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect65">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 65</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The passage eventually opens on to the Mountains of Morn. It is night and a full moon shines brightly in the sky. Below is the barren expanse of Desolation Valley: a vast wasteland of melted rock and craters. The plain is covered with pot-holes, and, as the wind blows across them, they sigh like a tortured soul moaning at the mountains. <quote>How long has the full moon shone?</quote> you ask Urik.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>The barren expanse of Desolation Valley. A vast wasteland of melted rock and craters</description>
+ </meta>
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<p><quote>I know not,</quote> he <!--ERRTAG-RE-69071-->says, <quote>but<!--/ERRTAG-RE-69071--> Shadow Gate very near. Down below ground.</quote> Without hesitation, you begin to sprint across the plain and Urik follows. Gone is all your weariness and fatigue now that you are near your goal. The pot-holes lead downwards but there are hundreds of them; which way should you go?</p>
<p>Suddenly, a gruesome sight slithers from one of these holes. Its long, snaking body is bone white and skeletal; but its pale eyes, without pupils, reveal a deadly malice, a blind evil. It is a Scree Wyrm and it is slithering towards you.</p>
<choice idref="sect273">If you wish to fight the Scree Wyrm, <link-text>turn to 273</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Warward's mind is already weak with fear and it is a simple matter to exert your power over his brain and grip it with a murderous compulsion. Suddenly, the Warward walks towards the Shadakine Wytch, unable to resist the desire to slay that you have placed in his mind.</p>
+ <illustration class="float">
+ <meta>
+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>The Warward walks towards the Shadakine Wytch, unable to resist the desire to slay</description>
+ </meta>
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<p>Before the Wytch can resist, the Warward strangles her to death. Immediately the light of the Kazim Stone is extinguished and the Shadakine warriors before the fortress falter. With a jubilant cry, the soldiers of the Freedom Guild charge forwards.</p>
<choice idref="sect48"><link-text>Turn to 48</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>37</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You walk along the west passage. It rises steadily and eventually opens into a small cave. Beneath the light of the full moon you see miles and miles of contorted rock. It looks as if it has been melted in a furnace. You find the skeletal remains of several bodies but as you lift a skull to examine it, it crumbles to dust in your hand.</p>
+ <p>You walk along the west passage. It rises steadily and eventually opens into a small cave<!--ERRTAG-AD-93287--> with an opening that overlooks a large gorge<!--/ERRTAG-AD-93287-->. Beneath the light of the full moon you see miles and miles of contorted rock. It looks as if it has been melted in a furnace.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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+ <p>You find the skeletal remains of several bodies but as you lift a skull to examine it, it crumbles to dust in your hand.</p>
<p>You search the cave and find a Silver Knife. You may keep this Special Item, which can be worn on your belt. (Remember to mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.) You head back along the passage until you come to the circular cavern once more.</p>
<choice idref="sect46">If you wish to take the passage leading east, <link-text>turn to 46</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect23">If you wish to take the passage leading north, <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You leave the city far behind, as you and Urik struggle to match the pace of the giant's long stride. You head north for the Belzar River, which traces a westerly course towards the Mountains of Morn and the infamous dead lands. By the time you reach the river, night is upon you and you are nearly asleep on your feet. You tell the giant that you are too exhausted to continue and he stops to allow you to make camp. He has a supply of food which he shares with you before you fall into a deep sleep by the gentle lapping of the waters of the Belzar River.</p>
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<p>The following morning, you continue on your journey. The Belzar Hills on the far side of the river seem to frown upon you as you pass and you are troubled by a gnawing doubt. Urik seems to share this doubt and he continually looks over his shoulder with an anxious expression on his face. When you stop at midday to rest, you voice your doubt to your companions.</p>
<p><quote>There is a simple explanation,</quote> says Samu, confidently. <quote>We are being followed.</quote></p>
<p>You dart a startled look at Urik. <quote>I think Samu speak truth,</quote> he says.</p>
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<p>Standing before a crumbling bridge that crosses the left-hand fork of the Belzar River, you gaze, awestruck, at the desolate city that rests beneath the shadow of the mountains. In your darkest dreams, you have never known a place so eerie and forbidding: the blackened shards of the city walls reach hauntingly into the sky; clumps of black weed grow between pieces of crumbling masonry, and the twisted heights of ancient spires and crippled towers point accusingly at the heavens; an awful gloom hangs in the air and an atmosphere of brooding menace emanates from the heart of the city.</p>
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<p>You look at the faces of your brave companions; Urik's wrinkled face, so often creased with laughter, now set in a frown; the hard countenance of brave Samu, the sundered king; and the angular, hawkish features of Hugi, whose eyes gleam greedily. You notice how pale they look, almost sickly, and a vague disquiet stirs in the back of your mind.</p>
<p>You approach the bridge and Hugi looks at it, his eyes full of doubt. <quote>Is it safe?</quote> you ask.</p>
<p><quote>It's stood here for centuries,</quote> Hugi answers.</p>
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<p>Samu enters the grove of trees. Held in a headlock, and gurgling pleas for release, is a scrawny-looking man, dressed in a leather jerkin and bright scarlet breeches immediately you recognize him as the thief who tried to steal your money in the cavern of the Freedom Guild. <quote>What are you doing here? State your <!--ERRTAG-RE-102536-->purpose!<!--/ERRTAG-RE-102536--></quote> you say, leaping to your feet. The thief lets out a long gurgle by way of reply.</p>
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<p><quote>What are you doing here?</quote> you repeat, angrily. Samu tightens his grip on the thief's neck.</p>
<p><quote>Being&ellips; strangled!</quote> he squawks, clawing desperately at the thick arm around his neck.</p>
<p>You give Samu a nod and the brawny giant releases his grip. The thief collapses to the floor in an untidy heap, choking for breath and rubbing his bruised throat. Urik chortles with laughter. <quote>Get up!</quote> you command.</p>
<p><quote>NO!</quote> you shout into the emptiness.</p>
<p><quote>Turn aside, Grey Star. Turn aside. You dare not stand against me.</quote> The grim figure casts aside his hood and the shadow passes to a blood-red light, revealing a hideous face. Half of the face is missing and, in its place, a metal plate gives shape to the ruined visage of wasted flesh and scarred tissue. One eye is shrunken and sightless, while the other burns with the intensity of the sun. A gaze of unbearable malice focuses on your heart. <quote>Desist, Wizard&emdash;or I will rend the very soul from your body.</quote></p>
<p><quote>I will not!</quote> you scream into the darkness. A look of rage contorts his twisted features and the single eye burns into you. You are looking upon the face of Shasarak, Wytch-king of Shadaki, who has come to taunt and torment you as you sleep.</p>
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+ <meta>
+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>A gaze of unbreakable malice focuses on your heart: you look upon Shasarak, Wytch-king of Shadaki</description>
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<p><quote>You fear me now, foolish child, and you think that you have mastered fear. I will teach you the true meaning of terror. I will make you yearn for death as if it were your true love!</quote> Shasarak raises his clawed, decaying hand and clutches his fingers in the air: 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point is drawn effortlessly from your body.</p>
<p>You wake up screaming.</p>
<choice idref="sect291"><link-text>Turn to 291</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The atmosphere is heavy and humid, and it is hard to breathe. The effort of walking causes you to lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point as your lungs labour against the damp, cloying air. The sun begins to set and the exhausted state of your body requires that you stop to rest for the night even though you are still within the confines of the swamp. Urik locates a bare, dry hillock and you stop there for the night. The air is alive with nocturnal insects and among them, to your dismay, you notice the distinct vermilion bodies of winged Blood Nymphs.</p>
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<choice idref="sect121">If you have the Magical Power of Alchemy, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect28">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Deathgaunt looks on as you usher your three companions within the protection of the pentacle. You possess no Magical Power capable of damaging this creature, for its body is not of the real world; your <!--ERRTAG-RE-115985-->Wizard's Staff<!--/ERRTAG-RE-115985--> cannot help you here. You remain within the pentacle and continue to chant the warding words of Evocation. Eventually, with a whispered cry of frustration, the Deathgaunt dematerializes.</p>
- <p>You press on through the barren wilderness, more anxious than ever to reach your goal. The Deathgaunt has given up its attack for now but it is not destroyed and could return at any time. That night, with the Black Mountains of Morn looming above you, you stop to make camp.</p>
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+ <p>You press on through the barren wilderness, more anxious than ever to reach your goal. The Deathgaunt has given up its attack for now but it is not destroyed and could return at any time. That night, with the black Mountains of Morn looming above you, you stop to make camp.</p>
<choice idref="sect299">If you possess the Magical Power of Alchemy and have some Azawood leaves in your Herb Pouch, <link-text>turn to 299</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect265">If not, <link-text>turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Urik gives you a look of bewilderment. You nod confidently, as if you know exactly what you are doing. The bizarre procession of madmen and mad women moves at a stately pace through the wide archway that leads from the throne room. Samu looks as solemn as ever but Hugi's face wears an expression of astonishment. You enter a dim, candlelit hall dominated by a long table. Rats scuttle across the table, running for their bolt holes as the assemblage enters the room. You sit down and wait to see what happens next. <quote>Dinner is served,</quote> announces a gaunt, grey-faced servant. A limping, squeaking, three-wheeled trolley is pushed into the room. At the far end <!--ERRTAG-RE-120711-->of the table<!--/ERRTAG-RE-120711-->, the deranged king moistens his lips with his coated tongue and tucks the table cloth into the top of his torn silk shirt. The tarnished silver dish is uncovered and a wave of revulsion churns your stomach: on the silver platter is a hideous array of human limbs.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>The deranged king prepares to dine</description>
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<p>The king stands up, brandishing a rusty carving knife. <quote>Would you like an arm or a leg?</quote> he enquires innocently.</p>
<choice idref="sect108">If you wish to accept, <link-text>turn to 108</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect220">If you wish to refuse, <link-text>turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Hurriedly, you unfasten the knotted vine. Urik let out a yell as you both plummet towards the ground at frightening speed. Your fall is broken by the sucking ooze of the marshy ground <!--ERRTAG-RE-122318-->below, but<!--/ERRTAG-RE-122318--> you are still bruised and must lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Nearby, you can hear the shouts of the Shadakine Warriors as they search for you. You are surrounded by tall reeds and rushes and, for the moment, you are out of sight. You keep very still. The Shadakine are beating at the marsh reeds with large sticks, trying to flush you out. Just as a booted foot passes inches from your face, you suddenly realize that you are sinking.</p>
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+ <meta>
+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>You hide in the tall reeds as the Shadakine seek you out</description>
+ </meta>
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<choice idref="sect115">If you wish to struggle out of the quicksand into which you are being drawn, <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect235">If you would prefer to keep still, at least until the Shadakine have passed, <link-text>turn to 235</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>81</title></meta>
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- <p>Samu sets the pace, reaching forward with great strides to lead you across the gently undulating plain that lies between Karnali and the mountains of the west. The Belzar Hills on the far side of the river east a shadow across the waters, as though disapproving of your choice of destination.</p>
+ <p>Samu sets the pace, reaching forward with great strides to lead you across the gently undulating plain that lies between Karnali and the mountains of the west. The Belzar Hills on the far side of the river cast a shadow across the waters, as though disapproving of your choice of destination.</p>
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<p>As the miles slip by, a growing feeling of uneasiness nags at your mind. You notice that Urik is constantly looking over his shoulder, his face clouded with uncertainty. In the afternoon, you stop to rest and you voice your doubts to Samu and Urik. <quote>Ah! So you, too, have noticed!</quote> says Samu. <quote>I felt this just after we set out. I fear we are being followed.</quote> Startled, you flash a look at Urik.</p>
<p><quote>Me think it true,</quote> he says.</p>
<choice idref="sect22">If you wish to lie in wait, to ambush whoever is following you, <link-text>turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
<section class="numbered" id="sect91">
<meta><title>91</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect91-1-foot" idref="sect91-1"><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>
+ </footnotes>
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<p><quote>I have great need for haste, Sado,</quote> you say, <quote>but I will help you this night. What must I do?</quote></p>
<p>A fire lights in Sado's eyes. <quote>I thank you, Grey Star, in the name of the people of Karnali.</quote></p>
- <p>He tells you of his need for a diversion that will lure the bulk of the Shadakine force outside their walled <!--ERRTAG-RE-132032-->city-fortress<!--/ERRTAG-RE-132032-->. You consider your Magical Powers, trying to decide which would best accomplish this.</p>
+ <p>He tells you of his need for a diversion that will lure the bulk of the Shadakine force outside their walled <!--ERRTAG-RE-132032-->city-fortress<!--/ERRTAG-RE-132032-->. You consider your Magical Powers, trying to decide which would best accomplish this.<a id="sect91-1" idref="sect91-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect139">If you have the Magical Power of Enchantment and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 139</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect290">If you have the Magical Power of Elementalism and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 290</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect208">If you have the Magical Power of Alchemy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 208</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The cover of the tome is emblazoned with a Shianti rune. A deep dread stirs in your heart as you slowly translate the meaning of the symbol&emdash;Shasarak. This symbol can mean but one thing: your mortal enemy, Shasarak the Wytch-king, is a Shianti Master! If you decide to keep the book, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Backpack Item. At the bottom of the chest you notice a slender Black Rod, with the rune of Shasarak upon its silver tip. If you wish to keep this Black Rod, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item (which you carry in a pocket of your robe).</p>
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<p>Meanwhile, Hugi has busied himself with his search for gold. <quote>No gold&ellips; nothing,</quote> he blubbers.</p>
<p><quote>Come now, we have no time for this, Hugi. Is there another way out of here?</quote></p>
<p>Disgruntled by the lack of treasure, Hugi ambles to the far side of the cavern and points to an outcrop of rough-hewn granite. <quote>Here is a door,</quote> he says, <quote>but it is magic-locked. A problem for you to solve, eh Wizard?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect170">If you possess the Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 170</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect224">If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect279">If you have the Power of Sorcery and possess 3 or more <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points to use on the door, <link-text>turn to 279</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect242"><!--ERRTAG-AD-156493-->If you possess insufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points to use any of these powers, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-156493--></choice>
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<p>Tanith's expression changes to one of horror. <quote>Grey Star!</quote> you hear her cry, her voice muffled by the proximity of the other world. <quote>Stay your hand!</quote> The wild fire of your Staff tears towards the Kleasá and, as the bolt of energy hits the creature, it is Tanith who recoils in pain. Somehow, the Kleasá is making Tanith the victim of its pain. The Kleasá emits a chilling laugh full of scorn.</p>
<choice idref="sect122"><!--ERRTAG-RE-151394-->If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and with to use it to attack the Kleasá<!--/ERRTAG-RE-151394-->, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect143">If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and possess the Mind Gem,<!--ERRTAG-AD-151599--> and wish to use them both against the Kleasá,<!--/ERRTAG-AD-151599--> <link-text>turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect229">If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect229"><!--ERRTAG-RE-166812-->If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166812-->, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You decide to fight fire with fire and hurl a bolt of flaming energy at the wall of fire. Your attack is ineffective: the wall of flame neither flickers nor wavers. You have expended 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points in your attack. (Remember to make the necessary adjustment to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.)</p>
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<choice idref="sect240"><link-text>Turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Kleasá remains within the Shadow Gate, for its purpose is to guard it. Tanith gazes out at you with a tormented expression on her face. Using 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you throw the Power of your Sorcery at the shadow creature. Tanith staggers with a mute cry. <quote>No, Grey Star!</quote> she screams. <quote>The Kleasá is using me as a shield.</quote> The Kleasá laughs maliciously.</p>
<choice idref="sect143">If you have the Mind Gem and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect229">If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect229"><!--ERRTAG-RE-174101-->If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak<!--/ERRTAG-RE-174101-->, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You come to the remains of an elaborate archway carved into the city wall. The gate collapsed long ago and the street beyond is bleak and deserted. You take a deep breath and start <!--ERRTAG-RE-159939-->forward. You<!--/ERRTAG-RE-159939--> have taken one step when a voice cries out: <quote>Who goes there?</quote></p>
<p>The head and shoulders of a bony old man pop through a window high above the shattered gate. He regards you suspiciously with wild, bloodshot eyes. His filthy, matted hair hangs down over his shoulders and he waves a broken, rusty sword. <quote>Speak now!</quote> he continues. <quote>I can't open the gate until you tell me.</quote></p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<p>Puzzled, you look at the archway and then up at the grime-encrusted man. You can see no gate.</p>
<choice idref="sect212">If you wish to humour the Gatekeeper, <link-text>turn to 212</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect254">If you wish to ignore the ravings of the old man, <link-text>turn to 254</link-text>.</choice>
<p>The islet is located near the centre of the lake. Dense clumps of reeds surround its dull, green waters and beyond them, you can hear the shouts of the Shadakine as they seek you out. <quote>We must hide&emdash;get away from here. We're too exposed,</quote> you say urgently to Urik, making to step into the water. You feel Urik's restraining hand on your shoulder.</p>
<p><quote>Wait!</quote> he says, pointing ahead. You follow the direction of his arm. A host of multi-coloured birds has taken off in alarm from the surface of the lake. The blur of colour draws your eye to something immediately below them that is moving straight towards you.</p>
<p>Two pale eyes on slender stalks protrude above the water, cold and emotionless, their irises no more than red slashes. <quote>Eijalfish,</quote> says <!--ERRTAG-RE-162466-->Urik. <quote>Very<!--/ERRTAG-RE-162466--> big. Very poisonous. Very dangerous! And now, Shadakine come&ellips; is not good.</quote> Sure enough, you hear the sound of the Shadakine hunting party, beating at the dense foliage as they draw closer. In a few minutes, they are sure to discover you, stranded here in the middle of the lake.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<choice idref="sect181">If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and wish to create a magical shield capable of deflecting missiles, <link-text>turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect230">If you have the Magical Power of Elementalism and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 230</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect274">If you wish to attack the Eijalfish with your Wizard's Staff, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text>.</choice>
<p><quote>There must be some way through them,</quote> you say, <quote>and I will find it.</quote></p>
<p><quote>There is only one known pass,</quote> Sado continues, <quote>but it holds the greatest peril of all&emdash;Gyanima, the Forbidden City&ellips; the City of the Dead!</quote> He shakes his head solemnly. <quote>Will you not turn away from this reckless course?</quote></p>
<p>You shrug. <quote>There is no other way. Urik's vision leads to Desolation Valley and my quest takes me there.</quote></p>
- <p>Sado falls silent and an Uncomfortable quiet follows. Finally, you rise and bid Sado goodnight, for you intend to leave Karnali the following morning. <quote>I had hoped you would remain, Grey Star,</quote> he says. <quote>You are a powerful ally and I have great need of strength. Soon, the Wytch-king will seek to destroy our freedom. Without your help, our liberty may prove short-lived. Moreover, you choose a path of doom, heedless of my words of warning.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>Fear not, Sado of the Long Knife,</quote> you reply. <quote>If l achieve my goal, there will be freedom for all ensnared by the cruel grasp of the Wytch-king. I do not intend to fail.</quote></p>
+ <p>Sado falls silent and an uncomfortable quiet follows. Finally, you rise and bid Sado goodnight, for you intend to leave Karnali the following morning. <quote>I had hoped you would remain, Grey Star,</quote> he says. <quote>You are a powerful ally and I have great need of strength. Soon, the Wytch-king will seek to destroy our freedom. Without your help, our liberty may prove short-lived. Moreover, you choose a path of doom, heedless of my words of warning.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Fear not, Sado of the Long Knife,</quote> you reply. <quote>If I achieve my goal, there will be freedom for all ensnared by the cruel grasp of the Wytch-king. I do not intend to fail.</quote></p>
<p>You leave the chamber, and close the door behind you. Despite your courageous words, a creeping uncertainty is stirring in your heart. <quote>Hmph!</quote> snorts Urik. <quote>Him brave man&ellips; but have small mind.</quote> He places a finger to his nose. <quote>Him see only this far. Young Wizard learn quickly&ellips; carry blessing of wise Shianti. You will not fail.</quote> You pray that the old Kundi man is right.</p>
<p>You rise the following morning and prepare to leave. Your sleep has restored to you 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point and 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point. Sado enters your chamber to bid you farewell. <quote>I have come to apologize for my harsh words last night,</quote> he says. <quote>It is not for me to question the way of Wizards. I am but a simple soldier. I have brought gifts by way of recompense.</quote> He lays before you the following <!--ERRTAG-RA-179317-->items<!--/ERRTAG-RA-179317-->:</p>
<li><!--ERRTAG-RE-172736-->2 Potions of Laumspur <!--/ERRTAG-RE-172736-->(<!--ERRTAG-RE-172803-->swallowing one potion<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172803--> restores 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points)</li>
<li><!--ERRTAG-RE-172942-->Coil of Rope<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172942--></li>
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<p>You may take any or all of these <!--ERRTAG-RA-179317-->items<!--/ERRTAG-RA-179317-->. Remember to make the necessary adjustments to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect75"><link-text>Turn to 75</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You take out the red jewel. Drawing on the Power of Sorcery from the Astral plane, you project your will into the Gem and it begins to glow, shining with a blood-red light. You throw this power at the Kleasá and attempt to bend it to your will. Tanith's body becomes rigid and, stiffly, she turns her head towards you. The Kleasá remains unaffected and emits a chill laugh. You have used 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect122">If you wish to use your Magical Power of Sorcery against the Kleasá, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect229">If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect229"><!--ERRTAG-RE-200965-->If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak<!--/ERRTAG-RE-200965-->, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You mark your pentacle in the dust and begin to chant. The Deathgaunts come no further but remain outside the reach of the spell, whispering. The four of you stand huddled within the pentacle, each regarding the Deathgaunts with frightened eyes.</p>
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+ <description>The Deathgaunts come no further but remain outside the reach of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-202815-->spell, whispering<!--/ERRTAG-RE-202815--></description>
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<p><quote>Grey Star,</quote> says Samu in a hushed tone. <quote>They have not departed. We cannot remain here forever.</quote></p>
<p><quote>They can,</quote> comments Urik.</p>
<choice idref="sect120">If you possess some Azawood leaves, <link-text>turn to 120</link-text>.</choice>
<section class="numbered" id="sect148">
<meta><title>148</title></meta>
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect148-1-foot" idref="sect148-1"><p>If you have not already done so, mark the Black Rod as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p></footnote>
+ </footnotes>
+
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- <p>You raise the Black Rod and point it towards the door. Willing the door to open, you notice a thin beam of yellow light strike the surface and silently it swings open to reveal another passage sloping upwards into the distance.</p>
+ <p>You raise the Black Rod and point it towards the door.<a id="sect148-1" idref="sect148-1-foot" class="footnote" /> Willing the door to open, you notice a thin beam of yellow light strike the surface and silently it swings open to reveal another passage sloping upwards into the distance.</p>
<choice idref="sect267">If you wish to pass through the door, <link-text>turn to 267</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect213">If you prefer to stay where you are, <link-text>turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Heedless of the danger to yourself, you turn and fire at the Shadakine as they tramp through the marsh grass. A bolt of force rips into the nearest Shadakine as he fumbles to reload his weapon and he falls to the ground in a blinding sheet of magical flame. Your attack has cost you only 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point. You are amazed at the effect of your attack at such little cost. You conclude that your powers must have increased greatly since last you used your Staff in combat.</p>
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<p>A second Shadakine warrior confronts you, his crossbow levelled at your chest. Suddenly, before you are able to attack, Urik produces a weapon of his own. It is a small boomerang, its edges lined with a row of razor-sharp teeth. With great skill and accuracy he hurls the boomerang at the Shadakine, inflicting a fatal neck wound. Urik runs forward and retrieves his weapon from the Shadakine's neck.</p>
<p>An enemy <!--ERRTAG-RE-203800-->swordsman<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203800--> bursts out of his hiding place among the foliage and charges towards you, his scimitar whirling above his head.</p>
<combat><enemy>Shadakine Warrior</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">18</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">25</enemy-attribute></combat>
<meta><title>170</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You place your hand upon the door and concentrate hard. The key that opens the door is the Black Rod that lies within the chest.</p>
+ <p>You place your hand upon the door and concentrate hard. The key that opens the door is the Black Rod<!--ERRTAG-DE-229487/-->.</p>
<p>The use of this Magical Power has cost you 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
- <choice idref="sect148">If you wish to take the Black Rod and use it to open the magic-locked door, <link-text>turn to 148</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect148"><!--ERRTAG-RE-229727-->If you wish to use the Black Rod to open the magic-locked door<!--/ERRTAG-RE-229727-->, <link-text>turn to 148</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect279">If you would rather use the Magical Power of Sorcery to open the door and possess 3 or more <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, <link-text>turn to 279</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Samu appears at your side and attacks the writhing creature with his broadsword. Hugi and Urik grab you by your cloak and pull you away from the fight as Samu's sword cuts back and forth in wide sweeping arcs. <quote>He more danger to you than Scree Wyrm,</quote> shouts Urik, pointing at Samu, who is lost in a berserk fury.</p>
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+ <description>Samu, lost in a berserk fury, battles with the Scree Wyrm</description>
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<p>Suddenly, a loud cry makes you start. It is Hugi&emdash;he is struggling in the bony coils of another Scree Wyrm. You dare not attack the creature with a blast from your Staff for fear of hitting the struggling thief.</p>
<choice idref="sect206">If you decide to engage the creature in close combat, <link-text>turn to 206</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect255">If you do not wish to attack the Scree Wyrm, <link-text>turn to 255</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You aim a bolt of energy from your Staff at the nearest crossbowman and fire. A streak of white-hot fire slices through the air, exploding into a massive wall of flame that engulfs the howling Shadakine warrior. The man is completely incinerated and all that remains is a smoking crater in the ground. The Ooslo gives a cry of distress, soaring up into the air at high speed. Below, the Shadakine break and scatter in all directions, plunging into the tall marsh reeds that surround them.</p>
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<p>The effect of your attack leaves you quite amazed. Your powers are greatly increased since last you used them. At the cost of only 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points (remember to deduct these from your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points total), you have delivered an attack that, previously, would have drained a great deal more.</p>
<p>You are now high in the air and the Shadakine have all moved out of sight. You begin to wonder, however, exactly how to control your feathered mount. Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect15">If the number you have picked is 5 or lower, <link-text>turn to 15</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is the last day of your tortuous journey. You are roused by the cries of the Shadakine and, a few minutes later, you are dumped on the ground by the slave bearers. <quote>Beware, the fighters of the Freedom League!</quote> You see little of the battle that ensues. You glimpse many soldiers with red veils over their faces and the fall of the cruel Shadakine captain.</p>
<p>Finally, the battle ceases and you and Urik are freed from your bonds by the red-veiled soldiers. <quote>My thanks,</quote> you say, as your Staff and Backpack are returned to you.</p>
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<p><quote>You are lucky, friend,</quote> says one of the soldiers. <quote>We are only scouts, clearing the way for tomorrow's attack upon a Shadakine slave train.</quote> You are given food and enjoy a comfortable sleep that restores to you 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points and 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
<choice idref="sect275"><link-text>Turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect206">
<meta><title>206</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect206-1-foot" idref="sect206-1"><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>Wielding your Staff high above your head, you wait for your chance to strike. Hugi manages to wriggle free from the coils of the beast and, as he rolls clear, you bring your Staff down with a mighty blow. A crackle of energy rips through the creature as your Staff crushes its head. The Scree Wyrm contracts into a knot and flips over and over in the throes of death to disappear from sight into one of the many pot-holes that dot the plain. You have lost 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point effecting this attack.</p>
+ <p>Wielding your Staff high above your head, you wait for your chance to strike. Hugi manages to wriggle free from the coils of the beast and, as he rolls clear, you bring your Staff down with a mighty blow. A crackle of energy rips through the creature as your Staff crushes its head. The Scree Wyrm contracts into a knot and flips over and over in the throes of death to disappear from sight into one of the many pot-holes that dot the plain. You have lost 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point effecting this attack.<a id="sect206-1" idref="sect206-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect85"><link-text>Turn to 85</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect207">
<meta><title>207</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect207-1-foot" idref="sect207-1"><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>
+ </footnotes>
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<p>Sado prepares his men to charge. A familiar yellow light attracts your attention, shining from the highest turret of the fortress. It can only be the light of the Kazim Stone, a powerful instrument of pain in the hands of a Shadakine Wytch.</p>
- <p>The yellow glow expands and then envelopes the flagging soldiers who stand before the fortress. You see their resolve tighten as the Kazim Stone robs them of their fear. <quote>Sorcery!</quote> breathes Sado in a desperate voice. You feel the gaze of Sado and his men burning into you like an accusation. Slowly, the Shadakine advance, tightening the ragged line of their defence in preparation for a <!--ERRTAG-RE-241378-->counterattack<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241378-->; they move like automatons as the Kazim Stone burns into their minds.</p>
+ <p>The yellow glow expands and then envelopes the flagging soldiers who stand before the fortress. You see their resolve tighten as the Kazim Stone robs them of their fear. <quote>Sorcery!</quote> breathes Sado in a desperate voice. You feel the gaze of Sado and his men burning into you like an accusation. Slowly, the Shadakine advance, tightening the ragged line of their defence in preparation for a <!--ERRTAG-RE-241378-->counterattack<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241378-->; they move like automatons as the Kazim Stone burns into their minds.<a id="sect207-1" idref="sect207-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect6">If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and wish to use it against the Kazim Stone, <link-text>turn to 6</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect146">If you have the Magical Power of Enchantment and wish to use it against the Shadakine, <link-text>turn to 146</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect234">If you wish to challenge the power of the Kazim Stone with your Staff, <link-text>turn to 234</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The creature floats across the river. Within the shimmering tatters of its grey robe, you perceive the dim outline of a tormented and eyeless face. It is a Deathgaunt, an undead spirit raised by Shasarak, the Wytch-king, to roam the world of the living.</p>
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<choice idref="sect169"><link-text>Turn to 169</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A minute passes and the door slides shut as silently as it opened. Gradually, you sense that the room is becoming colder. A chill wind rises from nowhere, sending a shiver down your spine. It is not ordinary cold air causing you to tremble, it is the familiar presence of a Deathgaunt. It materializes in the centre of the cavern, close to where you stand. <quote>Welcome,</quote> it hisses <!--ERRTAG-RE-248793-->menacingly, as<!--/ERRTAG-RE-248793--> it stretches out its wispy fingers to claw at your soul. You fight to hang on to life, but it is a fight that you cannot win. Here, in the chamber of Shasarak the Wytch-king, the Deathgaunt draws on a power that you cannot resist, and you are borne swiftly from the realm of the living.</p>
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<p>Your life and your quest end here.</p>
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<p>Before going to sleep that night, you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. The following morning you continue your journey. Hugi has made no attempt to escape, but he keeps very quiet, especially when Samu is around.</p>
- <p>As the miles pass by, the mountains of Morn loom larger in the distance, aloof and forbidding. The land is becoming sparse of vegetation as you approach the region known as <quote>the dead lands</quote>.</p>
+ <p>As the miles pass by, the Mountains of Morn loom larger in the distance, aloof and forbidding. The land is becoming sparse of vegetation as you approach the region known as <quote>the dead lands</quote>.</p>
<choice idref="sect32">If you have no more food in your Backpack and want to gather supplies before going any further, <link-text>turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect195">If you have enough food to complete your quest, <link-text>turn to 195</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Steeling yourself, you launch a massive bolt of mental energy at the magic-locked door. There is a deafening shriek as the bolt glances off the granite surface and explodes into the ceiling of the chamber. A shower of rock and dust rains down and a shock wave throws you to the floor. You realize that the door is held by a power far greater than your own.</p>
- <choice idref="sect224">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect242">If you do not possess this skill,<!--ERRTAG-AD-250793--> or do not wish to use it,<!--/ERRTAG-AD-250793--> <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect170">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 170</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect224"><!--ERRTAG-AD-272010-->If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-272010--></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect242"><!--ERRTAG-RE-272227-->If you do not possess either of these skills, or do not wish to use them<!--/ERRTAG-RE-272227-->, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A flash of gleaming white light leaps from your Staff, tearing open the darkness of the night. The pallid glow of the Kazim light shrinks, curls, and is utterly consumed by the force of your challenge. The Shadakine panic and run, casting their weapons and armour aside as they scatter in all directions. The soldiers of the Freedom Guild give vent to a victorious cry as Sado of the Long Knife leads them into the fortress of stone.</p>
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<choice idref="sect48">If your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> total is 15 or higher, <link-text>turn to 48</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect189">If your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> total is <!--ERRTAG-RE-253812-->12&endash;14<!--/ERRTAG-RE-253812-->, <link-text>turn to 189</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect114">If your current <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> total is 11 or lower, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You tell Sado of your plan and he nods his approval. You leave the large cavern and ascend into the city. Standing on a city wall, you place the Pipes to your lips and blow. The sound is very <!--ERRTAG-RE-255831-->high-pitched<!--/ERRTAG-RE-255831--> and you can hear nothing but Urik places his hands to his ears. An hour later, you see some movement on the edge of the swamp: the Chaksu have answered your call just as you had hoped. Quickly, you leave the city wall and tell Sado to proceed with the rest of his plan&emdash;to attack the Shadakine garrison housed in a fortress in the heart of the city.</p>
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<p>Disguised as ordinary citizens, you, Urik and Sado lie in wait on a street that borders the granite fortress of the Shadakine. As the first of the Chaksu smashes down the east gate of the city, the alarm is raised and a host of Shadakine warriors pours out of the fortress to meet the peril.</p>
<choice idref="sect207"><link-text>Turn to 207</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You drop your <spell>Shield of Sorcery</spell> and fire. At the cost of 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, you hurl a bolt of force in the direction of the movement. A bright plume of flame erupts among the marsh reeds and a terrible scream breaks the heavy silence of the swamp. A Shadakine warrior staggers to his feet, a ball of raging fire. Wreathed in flames, he stumbles through the foliage, clawing desperately at his body before plunging into the lake to extinguish the fire. As he hits the water, the two Eijalfish dart towards him.</p>
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<p><quote>We go?</quote> asks Urik, half-rising to his feet.</p>
<choice idref="sect74">If you wish to use this chance to swim away, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect152">If you would prefer to recreate your <spell>Shield of Sorcery</spell> instead, <link-text>turn to 152</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You enter a small clearing that is sheltered by a <!--ERRTAG-RE-258284-->toa tree<!--/ERRTAG-RE-258284-->. Curled in its shade, you see a strange, reptilian creature, four feet long, with large, soft eyes that look at you pleadingly with more than a hint of human intelligence. A large wound oozes blood from its side. Urik explains that it is a young Chaksu, a much sought after beast. The adult grows to as much as ten feet in height and Chaksu hide is an expensive commodity, much in demand due to its toughness and elasticity. It is said that the wealth of the city of Karnali that stands on the edge of the Gurlu Marshes was built upon its trade in Chaksu hides and hunters frequently come to the marshes in search of their fortune.</p>
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<p>Chaksu are capable of a primitive form of mind speech and you can clearly sense its distress. As Urik moves to tend its wound, the Shadakine break from cover and come running straight at you. It was these same Shadakine that injured the young Chaksu, leaving it for dead when they sighted you and Urik.</p>
<choice idref="sect11">If you wish to make a stand in this clearing and protect the Chaksu from further harm, <link-text>turn to 11</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect20">If you wish to flee, <link-text>turn to 20</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You wield the Power of Sorcery against the door. In a flash of sparks, your energy bolt ricochets off the granite surface and slams into the cavern floor inches from Hugi's feet. You sense that the door is held by a power far greater than your own.</p>
- <choice idref="sect224">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect242">If you do not possess this skill,<!--ERRTAG-AD-270939--> or do not wish to use it,<!--/ERRTAG-AD-270939--> <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect170">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 170</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect224"><!--ERRTAG-AD-293821-->If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-293821--></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect242"><!--ERRTAG-RE-2940381-->If you do not possess either of these skills, or do not wish to use them<!--/ERRTAG-RE-2940381-->, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Magdi crumples and falls lifelessly to the ground but still the Shadakine remain. They each wear a menacing grin, sensing victory. The tall Shadakine captain steps forward. <quote>Surrender yourself, Wizard. You cannot hope to win.</quote> As he speaks, the Chaksu utters a long trilling cry like a forlorn plea for help. The captain laughs scornfully, but his smug, self-satisfied expression changes to one of terrified disbelief as two large Chaksu burst out of the undergrowth, roaring with fury and searching for their lost offspring. The largest of the Chaksu, and mother of the young Chaksu you have protected, reaches out and grabs the Shadakine officer by the neck. With a deathly grip, she lifts him off the ground. His eyes bulge and his face turns <!--ERRTAG-RE-277805-->purple; he<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277805--> is asphyxiated before she hurls him to the ground breaking his body in several places. With a triumphant howl, the Chaksu rush towards the Shadakine, who are running in all directions. Those Shadakine who are too slow of foot are mercilessly broken underfoot; the carnage is terrible to behold.</p>
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+ <description>Two large Chaksu burst out of the undergrowth, roaring with fury in search of their lost offspring</description>
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<p>When no Shadakine remain, the Chaksu turn and bow low before the mother sweeps her baby into her arms. Although they do not speak, their thanks echo in your mind. They give you a small set of wooden pipes. Should you need help, you have only to blow the pipes and they will come to your aid. Gratefully, you accept the Chaksu Pipes and place this Special Item in a pocket in your robe. (Remember to mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.) Then, the Chaksu are gone, trampling the thick foliage as if it were matchwood.</p>
<p><quote>&thinspace;<quote>Great in might is the power of kindness</quote>,</quote> says Urik, quoting from <cite>The Way of the Shianti.</cite></p>
<p><quote>&thinspace;<quote>Oft comes help when help is unlooked for</quote>,</quote> you reply, anxious not to be outdone. Urik chuckles.</p>
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<p>The darkening sky blossoms like a vast purple flower as the sun sets. The chirping of cicadas fills the air and you both decide to stop and rest. Urik gathers up handfuls of berries and offers you a strange new food, a blue fungus that grows beneath the soil. Cautiously you bite into it then smile with surprise, for it is delicious and tastes remarkably like cured meat.</p>
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<p><quote>It is called Lianor,</quote> says Urik. <quote>Grows everywhere, yet hard to find. The secret gift of the Earth. Urik sees the secret places below the ground. Is it good?</quote> You nod and hungrily finish the delicious fungi. The Lianor is packed with goodness and you may restore 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point. You rest beneath a twisted <!--ERRTAG-RE-280559-->toa tree<!--/ERRTAG-RE-280559--> while Urik stands watch; eventually you drift off into a peaceful sleep.</p>
<choice idref="sect194"><link-text>Turn to 194</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>250</title></meta>
- <footnotes>
- <footnote id="sect250-1-foot" idref="sect250-1"><p>From this point in the story, this book suffers from a game design problem in that many sections give you options between using different forms of magic, but no option for what to do if your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score has reached zero or below. If you encounter such a situation, you may choose one of the options anyway and continue subtracting <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, or you may conclude that Grey Star has failed his mission and that the adventure is over.</p></footnote>
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<p>A patch of brush and foliage is pulled aside to reveal a concealed entrance. Following Sado, you enter a wide tunnel lit with torches. <quote>This tunnel leads all the way to our secret headquarters beneath the city of Karnali,</quote> he says.</p>
<p>The tunnel twists and turns for many miles before opening into a large cavern. You and Urik are given food and wine, and while you eat, he tells you of his army&emdash;the Freedom Guild, a rebel band resisting the rule of the Shadakine Empire.</p>
<p>He turns and apologizes to you, explaining that the bulk of his army is recruited from the criminal ranks of the city. You explain your quest and the land that you seek. Sado's eyes widen with astonishment. <quote>Then the legends are true?</quote> he gapes. <quote>The Shianti still exist!</quote></p>
<p>You nod. <quote>If my quest should finally succeed and I retrieve the Moonstone, the full might of their wisdom and magic will be turned against Shasarak,</quote> you tell him.</p>
<p><quote>How the people would rejoice to know that a Shianti walked among us once more,</quote> says Sado, <quote>though I understand the need for secrecy. Nevertheless,</quote> he continues, his eyes lighting up, <quote>I would ask a boon of you. Tonight, we attempt our most daring stratagem against the corrupt rule of the Shadakine. Stand with us in battle tonight, aid us if you will. With the might of a Shianti Wizard in our ranks, who knows what we could achieve! Help the Freedom Guild, Grey Star, in our struggle to free the people of Karnali.</quote></p>
- <p>He looks, a searching gaze on his face, with an intensity that almost crackles with energy.<a id="sect250-1" idref="sect250-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>He looks, a searching gaze on his face, with an intensity that almost crackles with energy.</p>
<choice idref="sect101">If you have the Chaksu Pipes, <link-text>turn to 101</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect53">If you do not have the Chaksu Pipes, or do not wish to use them, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The creature floats towards you across the Belzar River, its tattered robe shimmering with a silvery light. You can see the dim outline of an eyeless face locked in torment.</p>
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<p>You send your thoughts racing out to the Elemental plane in a desperate plea for help but the Elementals do not answer your plea, for this is a Deathgaunt, one of the undead raised by the Wytch-king <!--ERRTAG-RE-288431-->Shasarak<!--/ERRTAG-RE-288431-->, and against it the Elemental powers cannot prevail. The use of this Magical Power has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect169"><link-text>Turn to 169</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>By mid-morning, you have reached the edge of the rain forest of the Azanam and are overlooking the Azagad Gorge. Far below, you can make out the sharp pinnacles of rock known as the <quote>Dragon's Teeth</quote> which cover the canyon floor. It was through this gorge that you came in search of the Azanam, and the lost Kundi tribe. There it was that your friend and guide, Shan Li the merchant, died so terribly, devoured by a poisonous Quoku, the flying amphibians that inhabit the desolate land. Your silent reverie is interrupted by the sound of Urik calling to you from above. <quote>Azagad hold sad memories for Grey Star?</quote> he enquires sympathetically. You nod your head, not thinking to ask how he knew what was on your mind. <quote>No time for sorrow now&ellips; time fly! Catch.</quote> He throws you a length of vine cut from the tree on which he stands. You take up the creeper and look at it in puzzlement. <quote>Make yourself a harness and tie it on&emdash;good and tight,</quote> he orders. You do as he suggests and before you can question his purpose, he produces a carved flute. He places it to his lips and begins to play a strange melody quite unlike any music you have ever heard before.</p>
<p>The music lasts for some time. Eventually, Urik puts down his pipe and looks expectantly at the sky. <quote>What now?</quote> you ask, a hint of cynicism in your voice.</p>
<p><quote>Look&ellips; see!</quote> he replies. Far away you can see a tiny speck on the skyline. <quote>Ooslo bird&ellips; love Kundi music.</quote> The dark speck grows larger and soon you are able to make out the awkward, disproportionate shape of an Ooslo bird. Long-necked and small bodied, the bird's great wings flap without rhythm or grace. It is a strange creature.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
+ <description>You make out the awkward shape of an Ooslo bird, a strange creature</description>
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<p>As the bird draws nearer, Urik takes up his pipe once more and plays. Eventually, the bird settles on a nearby branch, craning its neck and twisting its head, an expression of rapt fascination in its big, saucer-like eyes. Urik ties the other end of vine into a lasso. He stops playing and, with amazing accuracy, throws the lasso over the Ooslo's head. As the loop of the vine falls and tightens around the bird's neck, it gives a squawk of alarm. Only now does the nature of Urik's plan to <quote>cover many miles in just one <!--ERRTAG-RE-291628-->day</quote> dawn<!--/ERRTAG-RE-291628--> on you.</p>
<p>Suddenly, you are dragged up into the air by the Ooslo bird. Urik gives an excited whoop of delight, leaping into the air and grabbing at your legs, dangling there as the bird flies higher. <quote>What do we do now?</quote> you shout, swinging wildly in the air, the old Kundi man clinging to your legs and grinning maniacally.</p>
<p><quote>Ooslo bird fly home now&ellips; back to Gurlu Marshes. Ooslo&emdash;strong flier. Take us far&ellips; and good fun, eh?</quote> The Ooslo bird squawks loudly and Urik hoots back with a howl of wild laughter.</p>
<meta><title>258</title></meta>
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- <p>Before you are able to fire your <!--ERRTAG-RE-293978-->Wizard's Staff<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293978-->, you must drop your <spell>Shield of Sorcery</spell>. Taking careful aim, you hurl the might of your Staff at the Eijalfish. Immediately, a sheet of flame blankets the water of the lake, throwing the charred body of the Eijalfish into the air atop a great waterspout. Radiant droplets of fire and water are flung in all directions across the boiling lake. The use of your Staff has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. <quote>Time to go?</quote> asks Urik.</p>
+ <p>Before you are able to fire your <!--ERRTAG-RE-293978-->Wizard's Staff<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293978-->, you must drop your <spell>Shield of Sorcery</spell>. Taking careful aim, you hurl the might of your Staff at the Eijalfish. Immediately, a sheet of flame blankets the water of the lake, throwing the charred body of the Eijalfish into the air atop a great waterspout. Radiant droplets of fire and water are flung in all directions across the boiling lake. The use of your Staff has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
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+ <p><quote>Time to go?</quote> asks Urik.</p>
<choice idref="sect74">If you wish to swim away, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect263">If you prefer to recall your <spell>Shield of Sorcery</spell>, <link-text>turn to 263</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Fire!</quote> you shout in the language of the Elementals. Suddenly the lake erupts into one gigantic fireball that engulfs both you and Urik in searing flame.</p>
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<p>Your life and your mission have come to a fatal end here.</p>
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<meta><title>262</title></meta>
<footnotes>
- <footnote id="sect262-1-foot" idref="sect262-1"><p>As you are using your Wizard's Staff against the Scree Wyrm, you should deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p></footnote>
+ <footnote id="sect262-1-foot" idref="sect262-1"><p>As you are using your Wizard's Staff against the Scree Wyrm, you should deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p><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 can see the dim outline of an <!--ERRTAG-RE-301504-->eyeless, tormented<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301504--> face. The shimmering, silvery creature is a Deathgaunt, an undead spirit freed by Shasarak, the Wytch-king, to roam the world of the living.</p>
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<p>You attempt to cast the illusion of a warrior moving to attack it but the Deathgaunt is not fooled. It passes through the illusion and dispels it. The use of this <!--ERRTAG-RE-301884-->Magical Power<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301884--> has cost you 2 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect169"><link-text>Turn to 169</link-text>.</choice>
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<choice idref="sect113">If you wish to fire a blast from your Staff at the creature, <link-text>turn to 113</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect122">If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect143">If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and the Mind Gem and wish to use them both against the Kleasá, <link-text>turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect229">If you have the Black Rod and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect229"><!--ERRTAG-RE-330115-->If you wish to use the Black Rod<!--/ERRTAG-RE-330115-->, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The following day, you, Urik and the fighters of the Freedom Guild are ensconced in the tall grass at the edge of the marsh. In the distance gleams the city of Karnali overlooking the Suhni and Belzar Rivers. Along the Great Suhn Road that leads east away from Karnali, you see a long line of men, women and children: slaves of the Shadakine. Warriors walk up and down the line, brandishing flails with needless ferocity. Suddenly, the charge is sounded and a wave of men pours out of the brush and runs towards the column of slaves.</p>
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+ <creator>Paul Bonner</creator>
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<p>The Shadakine <!--ERRTAG-RE-307675-->guards fall<!--/ERRTAG-RE-307675--> into defensive positions along the road, but the stealth of the ambush outmanoeuvres them and they have no time to deploy effectively. <quote>Shall we?</quote> you ask Urik. He grins broadly and gives vent to a bellowing yell before shambling out of the brush towards the fray as fast as his old bones will allow. You follow behind.</p>
<choice idref="sect144"><link-text>Turn to 144</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect287">
<meta><title>287</title></meta>
+
+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect287-1-foot" idref="sect287-1"><p>You may be 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>
+ </footnotes>
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<p><quote>Sado, I am sorry but I must refuse. My quest demands it.</quote></p>
<p>A look of fury passes momentarily over Sado's face. <quote>Very well,</quote> he answers sadly. <quote>Then I will ensure your safe conduct from the city to aid you on your quest.</quote></p>
- <p>A small escort of soldiers in disguise leads you and Urik through the city streets. Suddenly, you notice that you are passing the stone fortress of the Shadakine&emdash;you have been duped by Sado, he has gone ahead with his plan. A huge mob of Karnalese civilians armed with sticks and stones charges towards the fortress, and you are trapped between the enraged mob and the Shadakine who are leaving the fortress to <!--ERRTAG-RE-317448-->counterattack<!--/ERRTAG-RE-317448-->. Urik curses as you turn to face the Shadakine.</p>
+ <p>A small escort of soldiers in disguise leads you and Urik through the city streets. Suddenly, you notice that you are passing the stone fortress of the Shadakine&emdash;you have been duped by Sado, he has gone ahead with his plan. A huge mob of Karnalese civilians armed with sticks and stones charges towards the fortress, and you are trapped between the enraged mob and the Shadakine who are leaving the fortress to <!--ERRTAG-RE-317448-->counterattack<!--/ERRTAG-RE-317448-->. Urik curses as you turn to face the Shadakine.<a id="sect287-1" idref="sect287-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect3">If you have the Chaksu Pipes and wish to use them, <link-text>turn to 3</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect203">If you have the Power of Enchantment and wish to conceal your appearance, <link-text>turn to 203</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect21">If you have the Magical Power of Elementalism and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 21</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You hurl the force of your will against the door. The rock trembles and a crackle of energy snakes across its surface, but to no avail. The door is held by a force far greater than your own.</p>
- <choice idref="sect224">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect170">If you have the Magical Power of Psychomancy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 170</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect224"><!--ERRTAG-AD-345164-->If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-345164--></choice>
<choice idref="sect242">If you do not possess this skill, or do not wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is a sleep that gives you no rest. Through a dark haze, the ghastly figure of Shasarak appears. <quote>And still you persist&emdash;fool!</quote> he spits. <quote>I see that my friends were unable to make you see the error of your ways,</quote> he says, scornfully. <quote>Perhaps this will better persuade you.</quote></p>
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<p>With a gesture of his ruined hand, he shows you the vision of a young girl, sobbing, surrounded by a pool of darkness. With a dull ache in your heart you recognize the girl. It is Tanith, the Wytch girl who helped you escape from a Shadakine prison in the Port of Suhn and finally leapt to her death to save you. Now, trapped upon another plane, she weeps alone, her eyes wild with fear. <quote>Tanith!</quote> you call into the void of your dream.</p>
<p>Shasarak laughs, savagely. <quote>She cannot hear you, Wizard. No one can hear her now. She is mine to torment as and when I wish. And my imagination knows no limit in the matter of torment&emdash;in that field I rule supreme.</quote> The Wytch-king begins to laugh with malicious glee, relishing Tanith's plight and your misery at witnessing it. <quote>Turn aside, Grey Star, or she is lost.</quote> With the howl of Shasarak's mocking laughter ringing in your ears, you wake with a start. You have lost 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point and 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point during the night.</p>
<p>In the grey light of dawn you trudge towards the Forbidden City, your companions walking silently by your side. Soon, you are able to see the outline of the city in the distance. A few more hours and you will be standing before its gates. There is only one solution to the sinking of your heart and the mounting ache that racks your mind: you must complete your quest.</p>
<meta><title>299</title></meta>
<footnotes>
- <footnote id="sect299-1-foot" idref="sect299-1"><p>If you use a leaf from a Bundle of dried Azawood Leaves, the Bundle now has two leaves left.</p></footnote>
+ <footnote id="sect299-1-foot" idref="sect299-1"><p>If you use a leaf from a Bundle of dried Azawood Leaves, the Bundle now has three leaves left.</p></footnote>
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<p>You cause the tip of your <!--ERRTAG-RA-334885-->Staff<!--/ERRTAG-RA-334885--> to emit a dim glow that illuminates the interior of your prison. You are in a large, low-ceilinged chamber, littered with shards of fallen masonry. Urik and Hugi lie in a far corner. They both remain silent. What use are words now? (The cost of creating a light from your <!--ERRTAG-RA-334885-->Staff<!--/ERRTAG-RA-334885--> has been 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.)</p>
<p>You curse your bad luck. You are sure that some wizardry is required to free you from this prison, but you are weak and still have to reach Desolation Valley. It is sure to hold other dangers for you. You are suddenly distracted from this moody introspection by the sound of shouting voices, and the noise of a struggle coming from above. Suddenly, the door of the chamber is thrown open. Looking down on you is the figure of Samu, smiling broadly, sword in hand. <quote>How?</quote> you cry in disbelief.</p>
<p><quote>The river carried me downstream before I was able to resist its current,</quote> says <!--ERRTAG-RE-335965-->Samu. <quote>I've<!--/ERRTAG-RE-335965--> been looking for you everywhere. Luckily for you, I was nearby when the wretches of this city caught you. I saw them bring you to this crypt. Wait a moment.</quote> Swiftly, he turns and slashes at a wretch who is trying to drag him away from the door. He swats his assailant like a fly then turns to face you once more. <quote>Come, we must hurry.</quote></p>
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<p>He pulls each of you out in turn, and stops to deliver a kick at two wretches blocking a doorway that leads from the crypt. <quote>This way,</quote> he says, indicating a narrow passage that leads upwards. <quote>These creatures seem reluctant to travel this passage. They will not follow, I think.</quote></p>
<p>You run down the passage as fast as you can with Samu protecting the rear. At the end of the passage is a heavy door. Urik swings it open and you all dash through.</p>
<choice idref="sect26"><link-text>Turn to 26</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Despite the soullessness of the being, the Kleasá emits a great howling yell of triumph and expands like a great black cloud of terror. With the Black Rod in its possession it is freed from the mastery of Shasarak&emdash;free to roam the universe at will.</p>
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<p>As the Kleasá soars up into the air, its shape extended like a great bat's wing, the Shadow Gate truly appears before you: a great, grey arch, a window to other worlds filled with formless mists and nightmare glimpses. Tanith stands before you on the other side of the threshold and, without hesitation, you step through.</p>
<p>Your further journeys in the Daziarn plane will be chronicled in book three of the Grey Star <!--ERRTAG-RE-339666-->series, entitled<!--/ERRTAG-RE-339666--></p>
<p><cite><a href="&link.03btng;">Beyond the Nightmare Gate</a></cite></p>
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<p>(<a idref="title">Title Page</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-6558-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>THE FORBIDDEN CITY</quote> with <quote><strong>The Forbidden City</strong></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-6558-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-6876-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kleasa</quote> with <quote>Kleasá</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-6876-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-6952-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical powers</quote> with <quote>Magical Powers</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-6952-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-7203-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>THE WORLD OF LONE WOLF</quote> with <quote><cite>The World of Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-7203-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="coming">Of the Coming of Grey Star</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-7887-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>wizadry</quote> with <quote>wizardry</quote>. This was fixed in later editions of the book.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-7887-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far&ellips;</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-21154-ITEM--> Added <quote>,</quote> at the end of the first line of the riddle.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-21154-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-21566-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>section 1</quote> with <quote>Section 1</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-21566-ITEM--></p>
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<p>(<a idref="coming">Of the Coming of Grey Star</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-7887-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>wizadry</quote> with <quote>wizardry</quote>. This was fixed in later editions of the book.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-7887-ITEM--></p>
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<p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far&ellips;</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-21154-ITEM--> Added <quote>,</quote> at the end of the first line of the riddle.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-21154-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-21566-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>section 1</quote> with <quote>Section 1</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-21566-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) Removed <quote>at the front of this book. If you run out of space, you can copy out the chart or have it photocopied</quote> and <quote>on the last page of this book</quote>. Replaced <quote>adventure and</quote> with <quote>adventure, and</quote> and all occurrences of <quote>eg</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-22045-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>GREY STAR THE WIZARD</quote> with <quote><cite>Grey Star the Wizard</cite></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-22045-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-22355-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>magical power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-22355-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="powers">Magical Powers</a>) Replaced all occurrences of <quote>ie</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>eg</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote> and <quote>quarterstaff yet</quote> with <quote>quarterstaff, yet</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-29662-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>alchemy</quote> with <quote>Alchemy</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-29662-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-302781-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>prophecy</quote> with <quote>Prophecy</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-302781-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-23432-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>lesser magicks</quote> with <quote>Lesser Magicks</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-23432-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-24762-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>five powers</quote> with <quote>five Powers</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-24762-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-25836-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>power</quote> with <quote>Power</quote>, except in the description of the Wizard's Staff.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-25836-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced <quote>sulphur</quote> with <quote>Sulphur</quote>, <quote>saltpetre</quote> with <quote>Saltpetre</quote>, <quote>vial</quote> with <quote>Vial</quote> within the Herb Pouch contents list, <quote>notes but</quote> with <quote>notes, but</quote>, <quote>Shakadine</quote> with <quote>Shadakine</quote> and <quote>Shianti and</quote> with <quote>Shianti, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="cmbtrulz">Rules for Combat</a>) Removed <quote> on the inside back cover of the book</quote>. Replaced <quote>on the page after the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a></quote> with <quote>in the back of this book</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sage">Sage Advice</a>) Removed <quote> at the front of this book</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>) Replaced <quote>&lsquot; Stand back!</quote> with <quote>&lsquot;Stand back!</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-45701-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>rain-water</quote> with <quote>rainwater</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-45701-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-51012-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>ahead, You</quote> with <quote>ahead. You</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-51012-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-54835-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>special Item</quote> with <quote>Special Item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-54835-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect7">7</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-55869-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elementals</quote> with <quote>Elementals</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-55869-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-56160-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elemental</quote> with <quote>Elemental</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-56160-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect11">11</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-59625-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>battle cry</quote> with <quote>battle-cry</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-59625-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect14">14</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-62229-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>presence. hovering</quote> with <quote>presence, hovering</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-62229-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect20">20</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-67004-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>less than 4 rounds</quote> with <quote>4 rounds or less</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67004-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect23">23</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-69071-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>says. &lsquot;but</quote> with <quote>says, &lsquot;but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-69071-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect29">29</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-73840-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff's</quote> with <quote>Staff's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-73840-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect34">34</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-78706-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>lake and immediately, the</quote> with <quote>lake, and immediately the</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-78706-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect39">39</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-82974-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>consumate</quote> with <quote>consummate</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-82974-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-83228-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>appearance, Suddenly</quote> with <quote>appearance. Suddenly</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-83228-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect42">42</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-85433-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>hole on</quote> with <quote>hole in</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-85433-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect43">43</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-91671-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-91671-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect45">45</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-87880-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>vial</quote> with <quote>Vial</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-87880-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect48">48</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-90470-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Guild it</quote> with <quote>Guild, it</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-90470-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-91716-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fortress but</quote> with <quote>fortress, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-91716-ITEM--> Switched the section numbers given for the two choices, to avoid unreasonable consequences of high <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect55">55</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-98843-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>8 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ></quote> with <quote>8 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>. Since there is a question of whether you have survived this section or not, and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> loss cannot kill you, <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> was likely what was intended.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98843-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-98892-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>points but</quote> with <quote>points, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98892-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-99025-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>warriors the</quote> with <quote>warriors, the</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-99025-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect58">58</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-100437-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>tremble.Great</quote> with <quote>tremble. Great</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-100437-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect59">59</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-101960-ITEM--> Added <quote> and wish to use it</quote> to the last choice, as there is no reason why it should be mandatory to use an Azawood leaf.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-101960-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect60">60</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-102536-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>purpose?</quote> with <quote>purpose!</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-102536-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect62">62</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-107695-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>cry &lsquot;Samu!&rsquot;</quote> with <quote>cry: &lsquot;Samu!&rsquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-107695-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect67">67</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-112234-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>continue you</quote> with <quote>continue, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-112234-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect72">72</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-115985-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Wizard's staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-115985-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect76">76</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-120711-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>of table</quote> with <quote>of the table</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-120711-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect78">78</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-122318-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>below but</quote> with <quote>below, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-122318-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect83">83</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-126444-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>immobile as</quote> with <quote>immobile, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-126444-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect87">87</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-129225-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-charge</quote> with <quote>countercharge</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-129225-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect90">90</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-131291-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fire but</quote> with <quote>fire, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-131291-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-131411-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>a cinder</quote> with <quote>cinders</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-131411-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect91">91</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-132032-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>city fortress</quote> with <quote>city-fortress</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-132032-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect95">95</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-135188-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>and as</quote> with <quote>and, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135188-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-135747-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>under water</quote> with <quote>underwater</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135747-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect96">96</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-136036-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>robe you</quote> with <quote>robe, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136036-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-139751-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sadly you</quote> with <quote>Sadly, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-139751-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-144870-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>king.&lsquot;Either</quote> with <quote>king. &lsquot;Either</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-144870-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-151394-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you wish to attack the Kleasá with the Magical Power of Sorcery</quote> with <quote>If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and with to use it to attack the Kleasá</quote> in the first choice.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-151394-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-AD-151599-ITEM--> Added <quote> and wish to use them both against the Kleasá,</quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-151599-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-154138-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>combat <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>combat, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-154138-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-157695-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>half light</quote> with <quote>half-light</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-157695-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect124">124</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-159939-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>forward, you</quote> with <quote>forward. You</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-159939-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect125">125</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-162466-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Urik &lsquot;Very</quote> with <quote>Urik. &lsquot;Very</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-162466-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-171243-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-171243-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect129">129</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-166547-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sleep but</quote> with <quote>sleep, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166547-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-174497-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-174497-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect132">132</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-168225-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>however it</quote> with <quote>however, it</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-168225-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect4">4</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-63316-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>quagmire, it</quote> with <quote>quagmire; it</quote> in the caption of the illustration.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-63316-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-54835-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>special Item</quote> with <quote>Special Item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-54835-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect7">7</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-55869-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elementals</quote> with <quote>Elementals</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-55869-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-56160-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elemental</quote> with <quote>Elemental</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-56160-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect11">11</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-59625-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>battle cry</quote> with <quote>battle-cry</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-59625-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect14">14</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-62229-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>presence. hovering</quote> with <quote>presence, hovering</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-62229-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect20">20</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-67004-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>less than 4 rounds</quote> with <quote>4 rounds or less</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67004-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect23">23</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-69071-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>says. &lsquot;but</quote> with <quote>says, &lsquot;but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-69071-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect29">29</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-73840-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff's</quote> with <quote>Staff's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-73840-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect34">34</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-78706-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>lake and immediately, the</quote> with <quote>lake, and immediately the</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-78706-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect37">37</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-93287-ITEM--> Added <quote> with an opening that overlooks a large gorge</quote> and added an extra paragraph break before the last sentence of the first paragraph, in order to make text make sense.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-93287-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect39">39</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-82974-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>consumate</quote> with <quote>consummate</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-82974-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-83228-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>appearance, Suddenly</quote> with <quote>appearance. Suddenly</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-83228-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect42">42</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-85433-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>hole on</quote> with <quote>hole in</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-85433-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect43">43</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-91671-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-91671-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect45">45</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-87880-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>vial</quote> with <quote>Vial</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-87880-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect48">48</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-90470-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Guild it</quote> with <quote>Guild, it</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-90470-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-91716-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fortress but</quote> with <quote>fortress, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-91716-ITEM--> Switched the section numbers given for the two choices, to avoid unreasonable consequences of high <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect55">55</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-98843-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>8 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ></quote> with <quote>8 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>. Since there is a question of whether you have survived this section or not, and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> loss cannot kill you, <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> was likely what was intended.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98843-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-98892-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>points but</quote> with <quote>points, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98892-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-99025-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>warriors the</quote> with <quote>warriors, the</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-99025-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect58">58</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-100437-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>tremble.Great</quote> with <quote>tremble. Great</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-100437-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect59">59</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-101960-ITEM--> Added <quote> and wish to use it</quote> to the last choice, as there is no reason why it should be mandatory to use an Azawood leaf.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-101960-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect60">60</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-102536-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>purpose?</quote> with <quote>purpose!</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-102536-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect62">62</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-107695-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>cry &lsquot;Samu!&rsquot;</quote> with <quote>cry: &lsquot;Samu!&rsquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-107695-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect67">67</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-112234-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>continue you</quote> with <quote>continue, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-112234-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect72">72</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-115985-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Wizard's staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-115985-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Black Mountains of Morn</quote> with <quote>black Mountains of Morn</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect76">76</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-120711-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>of table</quote> with <quote>of the table</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-120711-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect78">78</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-122318-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>below but</quote> with <quote>below, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-122318-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect83">83</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-126444-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>immobile as</quote> with <quote>immobile, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-126444-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect87">87</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-129225-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-charge</quote> with <quote>countercharge</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-129225-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect90">90</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-131291-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fire but</quote> with <quote>fire, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-131291-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-131411-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>a cinder</quote> with <quote>cinders</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-131411-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect91">91</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-132032-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>city fortress</quote> with <quote>city-fortress</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-132032-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect95">95</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-135188-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>and as</quote> with <quote>and, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135188-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-135747-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>under water</quote> with <quote>underwater</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135747-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect96">96</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-136036-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>robe you</quote> with <quote>robe, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136036-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-139751-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sadly you</quote> with <quote>Sadly, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-139751-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect103">103</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-156493-ITEM--> Added <quote>If you possess insufficient <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points to use any of these powers, turn to 242.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-156493-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-144870-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>king.&lsquot;Either</quote> with <quote>king. &lsquot;Either</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-144870-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-151394-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you wish to attack the Kleasá with the Magical Power of Sorcery</quote> with <quote>If you have the Magical Power of Sorcery and with to use it to attack the Kleasá</quote> in the first choice.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-151394-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-AD-151599-ITEM--> Added <quote> and wish to use them both against the Kleasá,</quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-151599-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-166812-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it</quote> with <quote>If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166812-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-154138-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>combat <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>combat, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-154138-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-157695-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>half light</quote> with <quote>half-light</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-157695-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect122">122</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-174101-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it</quote> with <quote>If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-174101-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect124">124</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-159939-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>forward, you</quote> with <quote>forward. You</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-159939-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect125">125</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-162466-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Urik &lsquot;Very</quote> with <quote>Urik. &lsquot;Very</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-162466-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-171243-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-171243-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect129">129</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-166547-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sleep but</quote> with <quote>sleep, but</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166547-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-174497-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-174497-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect132">132</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-168225-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>however it</quote> with <quote>however, it</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-168225-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect133">133</a>) Replaced <quote>farewill</quote> with <quote>farewell</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-169533-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>BIG</quote> with <quote><em>Big</em></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-169533-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-170018-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>the deadlands</quote> with <quote>&ldquot;the dead lands&rdquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-170018-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-170204-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>all and</quote> with <quote>all, and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-170204-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-172550-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>A Short Sword</quote> with <quote>Short Sword</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172550-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-172651-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>A Backpack</quote> with <quote>Backpack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172651-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-172736-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>2 potions of Laumspur </quote> with <quote>2 Potions of Laumspur </quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172736-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-172803-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>swallowing 1 potion</quote> with <quote>swallowing one potion</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172803-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-172942-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>A coil of Rope</quote> with <quote>Coil of Rope</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-172942-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-179317-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>Items</quote> with <quote>items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-179317-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect135">135</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-174093-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>exhausted you</quote> with <quote>exhausted, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-174093-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect140">140</a>) Replaced <quote>asks</quote> with <quote>asks.</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-180230-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>out-sized</quote> with <quote>outsized</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-180230-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect141">141</a>) Switched the section numbers given for the two choices, to avoid unreasonable consequences of high <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores.</p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect143">143</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-200965-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you have the Black Rod of Shasarak and wish to use it</quote> with <quote>If you wish to use the Black Rod of Shasarak</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-200965-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect145">145</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-202815-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>spell whispering</quote> with <quote>spell, whispering</quote>in the caption for the illustration.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-202815-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect146">146</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-186211-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>7&endash;12</quote> with <quote>6&endash;12</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-186211-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect149">149</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-189306-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kiro will</quote> with <quote>Kiro, will</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189306-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-190011-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>eyebow</quote> with <quote>eyebrow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-190011-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect151">151</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-193971-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>and as</quote> with <quote>and, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-193971-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect153">153</a>) Made the choice leading to <a idref="sect27">Section 27</a> its own paragraph to better fit our format for the choices.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect163">163</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-203800-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>swordman</quote> with <quote>swordsman</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203800-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect165">165</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-214623-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-214623-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect168">168</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-208862-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-208862-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect171">171</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-211489-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>your Current</quote> with <quote>your current</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-211489-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect173">173</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-212763-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>backpack</quote> with <quote>Backpack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-212763-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-220402-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>one Item</quote> with <quote>one item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-220402-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect174">174</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-213699-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magical power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-213699-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect180">180</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-217680-ITEM--> Added <quote>possess the Magical Power of Sorcery, and </quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-217680-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect184">184</a>) Changed the choice which led to <a idref="sect300">Section 300</a> to lead to <a idref="sect302">Section 302</a> instead. This section was unreachable in the original and fits well in the context of the story here.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-221532-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>out-run</quote> with <quote>outrun</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-221532-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect186">186</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-222293-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>closely, After</quote> with <quote>closely. After</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-222293-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect163">163</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-203800-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>swordman</quote> with <quote>swordsman</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203800-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect165">165</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-214623-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>this power</quote> with <quote>this Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-214623-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect168">168</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-208862-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-208862-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect170">170</a>)<!--ERRTAG-DE-229487-ITEM--> Deleted <quote> that lies within the chest</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-DE-229487-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-229727-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you wish to take the Black Rod and use it to open the magic-locked door</quote> with <quote>If you wish to use the Black Rod to open the magic-locked door</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-229727-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect171">171</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-211489-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>your Current</quote> with <quote>your current</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-211489-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect173">173</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-212763-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>backpack</quote> with <quote>Backpack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-212763-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-220402-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>one Item</quote> with <quote>one item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-220402-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect174">174</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-213699-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magical power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-213699-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect180">180</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-217680-ITEM--> Added <quote>possess the Magical Power of Sorcery, and </quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-217680-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect184">184</a>) Changed the choice which led to <a idref="sect300">Section 300</a> to lead to <a idref="sect302">Section 302</a> instead. This section was unreachable in the original and fits well in the context of the story here.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-221532-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>out-run</quote> with <quote>outrun</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-221532-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect186">186</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-222293-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>closely, After</quote> with <quote>closely. After</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-222293-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect189">189</a>) Replaced <quote>right? he</quote> with <quote>right?&rsquot; he</quote>.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect192">192</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-228226-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Shield of sorcery</quote> with <quote>Shield of Sorcery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-228226-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-229924-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>guagmire</quote> with <quote>quagmire</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-229924-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-231868-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>giant. <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>giant, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-231868-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-241339-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Item</quote> with <quote>magical item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241339-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect201">201</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-244150-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>power of Prophecy</quote> with <quote>Power of Prophecy</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-244150-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect207">207</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-241378-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241378-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-245937-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Masbalé</quote> with <quote>Masbaté</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-245937-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-246059-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Lisson</quote> with <quote>Lissan</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246059-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect212">212</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-247640-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>luneday</quote> with <quote>Luneday</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-247640-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect213">213</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-248793-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>menacingly as</quote> with <quote>menacingly, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-248793-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-250793-ITEM--> Added <quote> or do not wish to use it,</quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-250793-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect216">216</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-251729-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>six</quote> with <quote>eight</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251729-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-251871-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>257<!--/link-text--></quote> with <quote>257<!--/link-text-->.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251871-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-259336-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>Items</quote> with <quote>items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-259336-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-252419-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>the dead lands</quote> with <quote>&lsquot;the dead lands&rsquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-252419-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-253812-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>12 to 14</quote> with <quote>12&endash;14</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-253812-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-255831-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>high pitched</quote> with <quote>high-pitched</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-255831-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect225">225</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-258284-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Toa-tree</quote> with <quote>toa tree</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-258284-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect226">226</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-260256-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Then suddenly a</quote> with <quote>Then, suddenly, a</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260256-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-260509-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>you broad</quote> with <quote>you a broad</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260509-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect230">230</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-271671-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>your power</quote> with <quote>your Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-271671-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect231">231</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-269658-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>side step</quote> with <quote>sidestep</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-269658-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect234">234</a>) Changed the third choice which led to <a idref="sect289">Section 289</a> to lead to <a idref="sect146">Section 146</a> instead. This section fits better in the context of the story as it goes into particulars about how Enchantment is actually used.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect235">235</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-267769-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Waist deep</quote> with <quote>Waist-deep</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-267769-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-268916-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>out-sized</quote> with <quote>outsized</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-268916-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-269838-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>wizard's Staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-269838-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect237">237</a>)<!--ERRTAG-AD-270939-ITEM--> Added <quote> or do not wish to use it,</quote> in the second choice.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-270939-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect247">247</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-277805-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>purple, he</quote> with <quote>purple; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277805-ITEM--> Made Urik's quote from The Way of the Shianti a separate paragraph.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect249">249</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-280559-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Toa tree</quote> with <quote>toa tree</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-280559-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect250">250</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-282018-ITEM--> Replaced <quote> actions, prevents</quote> with <quote> actions prevents</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-282018-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-282421-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>&lsquot;You man!&rsquot; </quote> with <quote>&lsquot;You, man!&rsquot; </quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-282421-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-282493-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sado, &lsquot;what</quote> with <quote>Sado, &lsquot;What</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-282493-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect253">253</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-285655-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>life force</quote> with <quote>life-force</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285655-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-285769-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285769-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect254">254</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-286603-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fight you</quote> with <quote>fight, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286603-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-286946-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>completely <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>completely, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286946-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-287427-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Scree Wrym</quote> with <quote>Scree Wyrm</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-287427-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-287616-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>death throes</quote> with <quote>death-throes</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-287616-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect256">256</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-288431-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Shazarak</quote> with <quote>Shasarak</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-288431-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect257">257</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-291628-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>day&rsquot;, dawn</quote> with <quote>day&rsquot; dawn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-291628-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect258">258</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-293978-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Wizard's staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293978-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect260">260</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-295511-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>you, however</quote> with <quote>you; however</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-295511-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect266">266</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-302634-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>The Mind Gem may be placed in your Backpack where it will count as a Backpack Item, or it can be worn around your neck.</quote> with <quote>The Mind Gem is worn around your neck.</quote>, in order to avoid rules ambiguities.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-302634-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect267">267</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-299968-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>near.&rsquot; he</quote> with <quote>near,&rsquot; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-299968-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect268">268</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-301021-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Table<!--/a--></quote> with <quote>Table<!--/a-->.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301021-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect269">269</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-301504-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>eyeless tormented</quote> with <quote>eyeless, tormented</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301504-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-301884-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301884-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect272">272</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-304096-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>say &lsquot;I</quote> with <quote>say. &lsquot;I</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-304096-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect275">275</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-307675-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>guards falls</quote> with <quote>guards fall</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-307675-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-308601-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>&lsquot;Stranger&rsquot; he</quote> with <quote>&lsquot;Stranger,&rsquot; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-308601-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect280">280</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-311936-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kazim stone</quote> with <quote>Kazim Stone</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-311936-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect284">248</a>) Changed the choice which led to <a idref="sect300">Section 300</a> to lead to <a idref="sect302">Section 302</a> instead. This section was unreachable in the original and fits well in the context of the story here.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect286">286</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-315948-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sado, &lsquot;Charge</quote> with <quote>Sado. &lsquot;Charge</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-315948-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect287">287</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-317448-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-317448-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect289">289</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-328049-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>power of Enchantment</quote> with <quote>Power of Enchantment</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-328049-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect290">290</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-319453-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Huminoid</quote> with <quote>Humanoid</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-319453-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect291">291</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-321049-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magical power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-321049-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect292">292</a>) Changed the third choice which led to <a idref="sect208">Section 208</a> to lead to <a idref="sect234">Section 234</a> instead. <a idref="sect208">Section 208</a> is clearly inappropriate, and this change was made in some editions of the book.</p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect299">299</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-329493-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Azawood leaves</quote> with <quote>Azawood leaf</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-329493-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-336135-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>You have two Azawood leaves remaining.</quote> with <quote>You have used one Azawood leaf.</quote>, as you did not necessarily have three leaves to begin with.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-336135-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect303">303</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-331963-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-331963-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect305">305</a>)<!--ERRTAG-DE-336950-ITEM--> Deleted <quote> or keep it in your Backpack where it will count as a Backpack Item</quote>, in order to avoid rules ambiguities.<!--/ERRTAG-DE-336950-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect307">307</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-334885-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-334885-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-335965-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Samu, &lsquot;I've</quote> with <quote>Samu. &lsquot;I've</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-335965-ITEM--></p>
-<p>(<a idref="sect309">309</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-338105-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elementals</quote> with <quote>Elementals</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-338105-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect192">192</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-228226-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Shield of sorcery</quote> with <quote>Shield of Sorcery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-228226-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-229924-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>guagmire</quote> with <quote>quagmire</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-229924-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-231868-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>giant. <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>giant, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-231868-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-241339-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Item</quote> with <quote>magical item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241339-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect201">201</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-244150-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>power of Prophecy</quote> with <quote>Power of Prophecy</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-244150-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect207">207</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-241378-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-241378-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-245937-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Masbalé</quote> with <quote>Masbaté</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-245937-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-246059-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Lisson</quote> with <quote>Lissan</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246059-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect212">212</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-247640-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>luneday</quote> with <quote>Luneday</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-247640-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect213">213</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-248793-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>menacingly as</quote> with <quote>menacingly, as</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-248793-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect214">214</a>) Replaced <quote>mountains of Morn</quote> with <quote>Mountains of Morn</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) Changed the choice to use Psychomancy to lead to <a idref="sect170">Section 170</a> rather than <a idref="sect224">Section 224</a>. <!--ERRTAG-AD-272010-ITEM--> Added <quote>If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, turn to 224.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-272010-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-272227-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you do not possess this skill</quote> with <quote>If you do not possess either of these skills, or do not wish to use them</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-272227-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect216">216</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-251729-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>six</quote> with <quote>eight</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251729-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-251871-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>257<!--/link-text--></quote> with <quote>257<!--/link-text-->.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251871-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-259336-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>Items</quote> with <quote>items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-259336-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-252419-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>the dead lands</quote> with <quote>&lsquot;the dead lands&rsquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-252419-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-253812-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>12 to 14</quote> with <quote>12&endash;14</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-253812-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-255831-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>high pitched</quote> with <quote>high-pitched</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-255831-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect225">225</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-258284-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Toa-tree</quote> with <quote>toa tree</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-258284-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect226">226</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-260256-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Then suddenly a</quote> with <quote>Then, suddenly, a</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260256-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-260509-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>you broad</quote> with <quote>you a broad</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260509-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect230">230</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-271671-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>your power</quote> with <quote>your Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-271671-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect231">231</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-269658-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>side step</quote> with <quote>sidestep</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-269658-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect234">234</a>) Changed the third choice which led to <a idref="sect289">Section 289</a> to lead to <a idref="sect146">Section 146</a> instead. This section fits better in the context of the story as it goes into particulars about how Enchantment is actually used.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect235">235</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-267769-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Waist deep</quote> with <quote>Waist-deep</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-267769-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-268916-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>out-sized</quote> with <quote>outsized</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-268916-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-269838-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>wizard's Staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-269838-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect237">237</a>) Changed the choice to use Psychomancy to lead to <a idref="sect170">Section 170</a> rather than <a idref="sect224">Section 224</a>. <!--ERRTAG-AD-293821-ITEM--> Added <quote>If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, turn to 224.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-293821-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-2940381-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you do not possess this skill</quote> with <quote>If you do not possess either of these skills, or do not wish to use them</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-2940381-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect247">247</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-277805-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>purple, he</quote> with <quote>purple; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277805-ITEM--> Made Urik's quote from The Way of the Shianti a separate paragraph.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect249">249</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-280559-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Toa tree</quote> with <quote>toa tree</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-280559-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect253">253</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-285655-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>life force</quote> with <quote>life-force</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285655-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-285769-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285769-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect254">254</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-286603-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fight you</quote> with <quote>fight, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286603-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-286946-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>completely <!--link-text-->turn</quote> with <quote>completely, <!--link-text-->turn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286946-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-287427-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Scree Wrym</quote> with <quote>Scree Wyrm</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-287427-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-287616-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>death throes</quote> with <quote>death-throes</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-287616-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect256">256</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-288431-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Shazarak</quote> with <quote>Shasarak</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-288431-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect257">257</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-291628-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>day&rsquot;, dawn</quote> with <quote>day&rsquot; dawn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-291628-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect258">258</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-293978-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Wizard's staff</quote> with <quote>Wizard's Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293978-ITEM--> Made the last sentence a separate paragraph.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect260">260</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-295511-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>you, however</quote> with <quote>you; however</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-295511-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect266">266</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-302634-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>The Mind Gem may be placed in your Backpack where it will count as a Backpack Item, or it can be worn around your neck.</quote> with <quote>The Mind Gem is worn around your neck.</quote>, in order to avoid rules ambiguities.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-302634-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect267">267</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-299968-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>near.&rsquot; he</quote> with <quote>near,&rsquot; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-299968-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect268">268</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-301021-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Table<!--/a--></quote> with <quote>Table<!--/a-->.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301021-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect269">269</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-301504-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>eyeless tormented</quote> with <quote>eyeless, tormented</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301504-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-301884-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>magical Power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-301884-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect272">272</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-304096-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>say &lsquot;I</quote> with <quote>say. &lsquot;I</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-304096-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-330115-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you have the Black Rod and wish to use it</quote> with <quote>If you wish to use the Black Rod</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-330115-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect275">275</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-307675-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>guards falls</quote> with <quote>guards fall</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-307675-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-308601-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>&lsquot;Stranger&rsquot; he</quote> with <quote>&lsquot;Stranger,&rsquot; he</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-308601-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect280">280</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-311936-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kazim stone</quote> with <quote>Kazim Stone</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-311936-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect284">248</a>) Changed the choice which led to <a idref="sect300">Section 300</a> to lead to <a idref="sect302">Section 302</a> instead. This section was unreachable in the original and fits well in the context of the story here.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect286">286</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-315948-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sado, &lsquot;Charge</quote> with <quote>Sado. &lsquot;Charge</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-315948-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect287">287</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-317448-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-317448-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect288">288</a>) Changed the choice to use Psychomancy to lead to <a idref="sect170">Section 170</a> rather than <a idref="sect224">Section 224</a>.<!--ERRTAG-AD-345164-ITEM--> Added <quote>If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, turn to 224.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-AD-345164-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect289">289</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-328049-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>power of Enchantment</quote> with <quote>Power of Enchantment</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-328049-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect290">290</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-319453-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Huminoid</quote> with <quote>Humanoid</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-319453-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect291">291</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-321049-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magical power</quote> with <quote>Magical Power</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-321049-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect292">292</a>) Changed the third choice which led to <a idref="sect208">Section 208</a> to lead to <a idref="sect234">Section 234</a> instead. <a idref="sect208">Section 208</a> is clearly inappropriate, and this change was made in some editions of the book.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect299">299</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-329493-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Azawood leaves</quote> with <quote>Azawood leaf</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-329493-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-336135-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>You have two Azawood leaves remaining.</quote> with <quote>You have used one Azawood leaf.</quote>, as you did not necessarily have three leaves to begin with.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-336135-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect303">303</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-331963-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-331963-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect305">305</a>)<!--ERRTAG-DE-336950-ITEM--> Deleted <quote> or keep it in your Backpack where it will count as a Backpack Item</quote>, in order to avoid rules ambiguities.<!--/ERRTAG-DE-336950-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect307">307</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-334885-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>staff</quote> with <quote>Staff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-334885-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-335965-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Samu, &lsquot;I've</quote> with <quote>Samu. &lsquot;I've</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-335965-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect309">309</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-338105-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elementals</quote> with <quote>Elementals</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-338105-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect310">310</a>) Replaced <quote>Beyond The Shadow Gate</quote> with <quote>Beyond the Nightmare Gate</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-339666-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>series entitled</quote> with <quote>series, entitled</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-339666-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="crsumary">Combat Rules Summary</a>) Added a fourth step <quote>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</quote> in the first step list. Replaced <quote>of chart</quote> with <quote>of the chart</quote>, <quote>to random</quote> with <quote>to the random</quote> and <quote>to 0</quote> with <quote>0 or below</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-342430-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>to <!--a idref="crtable"-->Combat</quote> with <quote>to the <!--a idref="crtable"-->Combat</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-342430-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-342582-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>cross reference</quote> with <quote>cross-reference</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-342582-ITEM--></p>
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<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) If you have completed <cite>Grey Star the Wizard</cite>, your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score will be zero before you begin this book. It doesn't seem fair to start this book with only 10 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, so you may choose to create a new <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score by choosing a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> and adding 20. You may also choose to add the 10 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point bonus to this new score.</p>
<p>Alternatively, you may wish to use your original <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score from the beginning of <cite>Grey Star the Wizard</cite>, and add 10 bonus points to this.</p>
<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) If you choose Alchemy as your new Magical Power, you also receive a Herb Pouch with contents, as detailed in the <a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a> section.</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 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>) 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="sect20">Section 20</a>) Turn directly to <a idref="sect149">Section 149</a> if the Magdi is still alive after 4 rounds. Do not finish the combat.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect45">Section 45</a>) After taking the Karmo potion and fighting your opponent, halve your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores. It is at your discretion whether you should apply the penalty to your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> before or after halving your score. The former option is the most beneficial.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect112">Section 112</a>) Remember to deduct the total from your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score before turning.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect133">Section 133</a>) If you wish to take the Sheath, record it as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect136">Section 136</a>) Remember to deduct the total from your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score before turning.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect162">Section 162</a>) As you have used your Power of Evocation against the Deathgaunts, you should deduct 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. (cf. <a idref="sect120">Section 120</a>)</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect250">Section 250</a>) From this point in the story, this book suffers from a game design problem in that many sections give you options between using different forms of magic, but no option for what to do if your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score has reached zero or below. If you encounter such a situation, you may choose one of the options anyway and continue subtracting <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, or you may conclude that Grey Star has failed his mission and that the adventure is over.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect262">Section 262</a>) As you are using your Wizard's Staff against the Scree Wyrm, you should deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect299">Section 299</a>) If you use a leaf from a Bundle of dried Azawood Leaves, the Bundle now has two leaves left.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect20">20</a>) Turn directly to <a idref="sect149">Section 149</a> if the Magdi is still alive after 4 rounds. Do not finish the combat.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect45">45</a>) After taking the Karmo potion and fighting your opponent, halve your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> and <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> scores. It is at your discretion whether you should apply the penalty to your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> before or after halving your score. The former option is the most beneficial.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect91">91</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="sect112">112</a>) Remember to deduct the total from your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score before turning.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect133">133</a>) If you wish to take the Sheath, record it as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect136">136</a>) Remember to deduct the total from your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score before turning.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect148">148</a>) If you have not already done so, mark the Black Rod as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect162">162</a>) As you have used your Power of Evocation against the Deathgaunts, you should deduct 3 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points. (cf. <a idref="sect120">Section 120</a>)</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect206">206</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="sect207">207</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="sect250">250</a>) From this point in the story, this book suffers from a game design problem in that many sections give you options between using different forms of magic, but no option for what to do if your <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> score has reached zero or below. If you encounter such a situation, you may choose one of the options anyway and continue subtracting <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> points, or you may conclude that Grey Star has failed his mission and that the adventure is over.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect262">262</a>) As you are using your Wizard's Staff against the Scree Wyrm, you should deduct 1 <typ class="attribute">WILLPOWER</typ> point.</p>
+ <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>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect287">287</a>) You may be 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="sect299">299</a>) If you use a leaf from a Bundle of dried Azawood Leaves, the Bundle now has three leaves left.</p>
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<ul class="unbulleted">
+ <li>Illustration I (<a idref="sect1">Section 1</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration II (<a idref="sect4">Section 4</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration III (<a idref="sect23">Section 23</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration IV (<a idref="sect31">Section 31</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration V (<a idref="sect60">Section 60</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VI (<a idref="sect66">Section 66</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VII (<a idref="sect76">Section 76</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration VIII (<a idref="sect78">Section 78</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration IX (<a idref="sect124">Section 124</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration X (<a idref="sect125">Section 125</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XI (<a idref="sect145">Section 145</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XII (<a idref="sect182">Section 182</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIII (<a idref="sect219">Section 219</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIV (<a idref="sect225">Section 225</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XV (<a idref="sect247">Section 247</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVI (<a idref="sect257">Section 257</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVII (<a idref="sect275">Section 275</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XVIII (<a idref="sect298">Section 298</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XIX (<a idref="sect307">Section 307</a>)</li>
+ <li>Illustration XX (<a idref="sect310">Section 310</a>)</li>
<li><a idref="map">The Shadakine Empire</a></li>
<li><a idref="action">Action Chart</a></li>
</ul>
<data>
<ul class="unbulleted">
<li><a idref="powers">Magical Powers</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect37">37</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect50">50</a>, <a idref="sect81">81</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect52">52</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect71">71</a>, <a idref="sect249">249</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect72">72</a>, <a idref="sect209">209</a>, <a idref="sect213">213</a>, <a idref="sect256">256</a>, <a idref="sect269">269</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect103">103</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect117">117</a>, <a idref="sect163">163</a>, <a idref="sect188">188</a>, <a idref="sect223">223</a>, <a idref="sect258">258</a>, <a idref="sect261">261</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect133">133</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect200">200</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect222">222</a></li>
</ul>
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