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<title>The Deathlord of Ixia</title>
<creator class="short">Joe Dever and Brian Williams</creator>
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+ <dd>Peter Cook</dd>
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+ <dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
<dt>XML</dt>
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+ <dd>Jonathan Blake<br/>Jeff Dougan</dd>
<dt>Action Charts</dt>
<dd>JC Alvarez<br />Jonathan Blake</dd>
<dt>Proofreading</dt>
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+ <dd>Robert Hartley (Sections 211&endash;350)<br/>Timothy Pederick(Sections 141&endash;210)<br/>Martin Ryland (Frontmatter and Sections 1&endash;140)</dd>
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<dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
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- <p>You are Grand Master Lone Wolf, last of the Kai Lords of Sommerlund and sole survivor of a massacre that wiped out the First Order of your elite warrior caste.</p>
+ <p>You are Grand Master Lone Wolf, last of the Kai Lords of Sommerlund and sole survivor of a massacre that wiped out the First Order of your <!--ERRTAG-RE-5555-->élite<!--/ERRTAG-RE-5555--> warrior caste.</p>
<p>It is the year MS 5077, twenty-seven years since your brave kinsmen perished at the hands of the Darklords of Helgedad. These champions of evil, who were sent forth by Naar&emdash;the King of the Darkness, to destroy the fertile world of Magnamund, have themselves since been destroyed. You vowed to avenge the murder of the Kai and you kept your pledge, for it was you who brought about their downfall when alone you infiltrated their foul domain&emdash;the Darklands and caused the destruction of their leader and the seat of his power that was the infernal city of Helgedad.</p>
- <p>In the wake of their destruction, chaos befell the Darkland armies who, until then, had been poised to conquer all of Magnamund. Some factions which comprised this huge army, most notably the barbaric Drakkarim, began to fight with the others for control. This disorder quickly escalated into an allout civil war which allowed the freestate armies of Magnamund time in which to recover and launch a counter-offensive. Their commanders exploited the chaos skilfully and secured a swift and total victory over an enemy far superior in numbers.</p>
+ <p>In the wake of their destruction, chaos befell the Darkland armies who, until then, had been poised to conquer all of Magnamund. Some factions which comprised this huge army, most notably the barbaric Drakkarim, began to fight with the others for control. This disorder quickly escalated into an allout civil war which allowed the <!--ERRTAG-RA-6514-->Freeland<!--/ERRTAG-RA-6514--> armies of Magnamund time in which to recover and launch a counter-offensive. Their commanders exploited the chaos skilfully and secured a swift and total victory over an enemy far superior in numbers.</p>
<p>For seven years now peace has reigned in Sommerlund. Under your direction the once-ruined monastery of the Kai has been thoroughly rebuilt and restored to its former glory, and the task of teaching a Second Order of Kai warriors the skills and proud traditions of your ancestors is also well established. The new generation of Kai recruits, all of whom were born during the era of war against the Darklords, possess latent Kai skills and show exceptional promise. These skills will be nurtured and honed to perfection during their time at the Monastery so that they may teach and inspire future generations, thereby ensuring the continued security of your homeland in future years.</p>
- <p>Your attainment of the rank of Kai Grand Master brought with it great rewards. Some, such as the restoration of the Kai and the undying gratitude of your fellow Sommlending, could have been anticipated. Yet there have also been rewards which you could not possibly have foreseen. The discovery that within you lay the potential to develop Kai Disciplines beyond those of the Magnakai, which, until now, were thought to be the ultimate that a Kai Master could aspire to, was truly a revelation. Your discovery has inspired you to set out upon a new and previously unknown path in search of the wisdom and power that no Kai lord before you has ever possessed. In the name of your creator, the God Kai, and for the greater glory of Sommerlund and the Goddess Ishir, you have vowed to reach the very pinnacle of Kai perfection&emdash;to attain all of the Grand Master Disciplines and become the first Kai Supreme Master.</p>
- <p>With diligence and determination you set about the restoration of the Kai Monastery and the training of the Second Order recruits. Your efforts were soon rewarded for within the space of two short years, the first raw recruits had graduated to become a cadre of gifted Kai Masters who, in turn, were able to commence the teaching of their skills to subsequent intakes of Kai novices. The Kai Masters rose to their new-found responsibilities readily, leaving you free to devote more of your time to the pursuit and perfection of the Grand Master Disciplines. During this period you also received expert tutelage in the ways of magic from two of your most trusted friends and advisors: Guildmaster Banedon, leader of the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star, and Lord Rimoah, speaker for the High Council of the Elder Magi.</p>
+ <p>Your attainment of the rank of Kai Grand Master brought with it great rewards. Some, such as the restoration of the Kai and the undying gratitude of your fellow Sommlending, could have been anticipated. Yet there have also been rewards which you could not possibly have foreseen. The discovery that within you lay the potential to develop Kai Disciplines beyond those of the Magnakai, which, until now, were thought to be the ultimate that a Kai Master could aspire to, was truly a revelation. Your discovery has inspired you to set out upon a new and previously unknown path in search of the wisdom and power that no Kai Lord before you has ever possessed. In the name of your creator, the God Kai, and for the greater glory of Sommerlund and the Goddess Ishir, you have vowed to reach the very pinnacle of Kai perfection&emdash;to attain all of the Grand Master Disciplines and become the first Kai Supreme Master.</p>
+ <p>With diligence and determination you set about the restoration of the Kai Monastery and the training of the Second Order recruits. Your efforts were soon rewarded for within the space of two short years, the first raw recruits had graduated to become a cadre of gifted Kai Masters who, in turn, were able to commence the teaching of their skills to subsequent intakes of Kai novices. The Kai Masters rose to their newfound responsibilities readily, leaving you free to devote more of your time to the pursuit and perfection of the Grand Master Disciplines. During this period you also received expert tutelage in the ways of magic from two of your most trusted friends and advisors: Guildmaster Banedon, leader of the Brotherhood of the Crystal Star, and Lord Rimoah, speaker for the High Council of the Elder Magi.</p>
<p>In the deepest subterranean level of the Monastery, a hundred feet below the Tower of the Sun, you ordered the excavation and construction of a special vault. In this magnificent chamber wrought of granite and gold, you placed the seven Lorestones of Nyxator, the gems of Kai power which you had recovered during your quest for the Magnakai. It was here, bathed in the golden light of those radiant gems, that you spent countless hours in pursuit of perfection. Sometimes alone, sometimes in the company of your two able advisors&emdash;Banedon and Rimoah&emdash;you worked hard to develop your innate Grand Master Disciplines, and grasp the fundamental secrets of Left-handed and Old Kingdom magic. During this time you noticed many remarkable changes taking place within your body: you became physically and mentally stronger, your five primary senses sharpened beyond all that you had experienced before, and, perhaps most remarkably, your body began to age at a much slower rate. Now, for every five years that elapse you age but one year.</p>
- <p>At this time many changes were occurring beyond the borders of Sommerlund. In the regions to the north-east of Magador and the Maakengorge, the Elder Magi of Dessi and the Herbwardens of Bautar were working together in an effort to restore the dusty volcanic wasteland to its former fertile state. It was the first tentative step towards the reclamation of all the Darklands. However, their progress was painfully slow, and both parties were resigned to the fact that their efforts to undo the damage caused by the Darklords would take centuries to complete.</p>
+ <p>At this time many changes were occurring beyond the borders of Sommerlund. In the regions to the northeast of Magador and the Maakengorge, the Elder Magi of Dessi and the Herbwardens of Bautar were working together in an effort to restore the dusty volcanic wasteland to its former fertile state. It was the first tentative step towards the reclamation of all the Darklands. However, their progress was painfully slow, and both parties were resigned to the fact that their efforts to undo the damage caused by the Darklords would take centuries to complete.</p>
<p>Elsewhere, throughout Northern Magnamund, peace reigns victorious and the peoples of the Free Kingdoms rejoice in the knowledge that the age of the Darklords has finally come to an end. Readily men have exchanged their swords for hoes and their shields for ploughs, and now the only marching they do is along the ruts of their freshly furrowed fields. Few are the watchful eyes that scan the distant horizon in fear of what may appear, although there are still those who maintain their vigilance, for the agents of Naar come in many guises and there are those upon Magnamund who wait quietly in the shadows for the chance to do his evil bidding.</p>
- <p>Already your new-found skills have been tested against Naar's agents and you have, on each occasion, acquitted yourself admirably. But your continuing victories against his minions have enraged the Dark God and inflamed his lust for vengeance. Earlier this year you thwarted Naar's plans to revive Vashna, the greatest of all the Darklords, whose spirit is trapped deep within the fathomless reaches of the Maakengorge&emdash;the chasm of doom. Vashna's spirit has remained there in uneasy entombment ever since the day, long ago, when he and his army were defeated in battle by King Ulnar I of Sommerlund. Your brave and courageous actions prevented Naar's agents from summoning to Magnamund a demoness named Shamath from the Plane of Darkness. This supernatural creature possessed the Deathstaff&emdash;an artefact of great evil forged by Naar himself&emdash;with which she could have resurrected Vashna and his army from the Maakengorge. Yet your timely intervention destroyed the shadow gate through which she was travelling, and by so doing, you imprisoned the demoness Shamath in the limbo which exists between your world and the Plane of Darkness.</p>
+ <p>Already your newfound skills have been tested against Naar's agents and you have, on each occasion, acquitted yourself admirably. But your continuing victories against his minions have enraged the Dark God and inflamed his lust for vengeance. Earlier this year you thwarted Naar's plans to revive Vashna, the greatest of all the Darklords, whose spirit is trapped deep within the fathomless reaches of the Maakengorge&emdash;the chasm of doom. Vashna's spirit has remained there in uneasy entombment ever since the day, long ago, when he and his army were defeated in battle by King Ulnar I of Sommerlund. Your brave and courageous actions prevented Naar's agents from summoning to Magnamund a demoness named Shamath from the Plane of Darkness. This supernatural creature possessed the Deathstaff&emdash;an artefact of great evil forged by Naar himself&emdash;with which she could have resurrected Vashna and his army from the Maakengorge. Yet your timely intervention destroyed the <!--ERRTAG-RA-12477-->Shadow Gate<!--/ERRTAG-RA-12477--> through which she was travelling, and by so doing, you imprisoned the demoness Shamath in the limbo which exists between your world and the Plane of Darkness.</p>
<p>Confident in the belief that you had saved Magnamund from the demoness and the Deathstaff, you returned triumphantly to Sommerlund. Several months later, however, as the year was drawing to a close, Lord Rimoah came unexpectedly to the Kai Monastery seeking an urgent audience. With growing dismay you listened as he relayed ill news&emdash;the Deathstaff had reappeared in Magnamund. The threat to the peace of your fragile world was greater now than ever before.</p>
- <p><quote>When you destroyed the shadow gate <!-- capitalize? --> at Maakengorge, Grand Master,</quote> said Lord Rimoah, as the two of you discussed the matter in the secure privacy of your vault below the Kai Monastery, <quote>you banished Shamath to the void, hopefully for all eternity. Yet, alas, the weapon she possessed did not go with her. Naar's accursed Deathstaff has since returned to this world through another shadow gate, one that lies far away to the west, on a remote and icy peninsula that is called Ixia.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>When you destroyed the <!--ERRTAG-RA-12477-->Shadow Gate<!--/ERRTAG-RA-12477--> <!-- capitalize? --> at Maakengorge, Grand Master,</quote> said Lord Rimoah, as the two of you discussed the matter in the secure privacy of your vault below the Kai Monastery, <quote>you banished Shamath to the void, hopefully for all eternity. Yet, alas, the weapon she possessed did not go with her. Naar's accursed Deathstaff has since returned to this world through another <!--ERRTAG-RA-12477-->Shadow Gate<!--/ERRTAG-RA-12477-->, one that lies far away to the west, on a remote and icy peninsula that is called Ixia.</quote></p>
<p><quote>My lord, do you wish me to go to Ixia&emdash;to find and destroy the Deathstaff before another of Naar's agents can use it against us? Is this why you have come seeking my help?</quote> you replied, expecting Rimoah to affirm your assumption.</p>
<p><quote>Partly so, my lord,</quote> he said, holding you with his steel-grey eyes, <quote>but I fear that already it has fallen into the hands of an enemy&emdash;and one who is deadlier than even the demoness Shamath. What do you know of the Deathlord of Ixia?</quote></p>
<p>You faintly remembered having heard this name before but were unable to recall any detail. Lord Rimoah, seeing that you were unable to give an answer, obliged with an impromptu history lesson:</p>
<p><quote>The Deathlord of Ixia was once lieutenant to Agarash the Damned&emdash;the most powerful of all Naar's champions of evil,</quote> said Rimoah, his head bowed as he paced the granite floor of your vault. <quote>During the Age of Eternal Night he conquered much of Northern Magnamund, including the realm of Ixia which was once a rich and very fertile land. He destroyed the native Ixians, transforming them into a legion of undead servants under his command. Many centuries later, when my ancestors defeated Agarash during the Age of the Old Kingdoms, they magically imprisoned the weakened Deathlord in a secret tomb within the dread city of Xaagon, near to the southern coast of Ixia. For thousands of years his tomb lay undisturbed until the first of the Drakkarim appeared on Magnamund. They entered Xaagon and found the Deathlord's tomb&emdash;yet legend has it that none of them escaped Ixia alive. Perhaps they, too, serve him now. During the Age of the Black Moon, the Darklords conquered all of the territories surrounding Ixia yet they chose to avoid setting foot in the Deathlord's realm. Mindful of his origins, they feared that if he were released from his sorcerous prison he would seek to dominate and destroy them.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>My lord, are you telling me that the Deathlord of Ixia is now free of this prison and in possession of the Deathstaff?</quote> you asked, fearing Lord Rimoah's reply.</p>
+ <p><quote>My lord, are you telling me that the Deathlord of Ixia is now free of this prison <em>and</em> in possession of the Deathstaff?</quote> you asked, fearing Lord Rimoah's reply.</p>
<p><quote>Yes, Grand Master. I'm afraid that is exactly the situation which confronts us. Since the passing of the last moon, I and others of the High Council of the Elder Magi have detected a great imbalance between the forces of Good and Evil in our world. By ill chance or by Naar's design, the Deathstaff has fallen into the hands of Ixiataaga. Once again the Deathlord is free to indulge his unholy and insatiable appetite for living beings. Already we have heard reports from Lencian fishermen which tell of the destruction of remote Drakkarim settlements around the Gulf of Konkor, and there are even claims of a 'death fleet' having been sighted in the waters of the Shakoz Bight. Yes, Grand Master, the Deathlord is free to roam the face of Magnamund once more, and I fear he will not stop until every living creature is enslaved to him in undeath.</quote></p>
- <p>For hours, you and your trusted advisor deliberated over what could be done to prevent this unspeakable disaster from befalling Magnamund. You considered a muster of the freestate armies and an immediate attack upon Ixia, but such a plan simply could not be executed. The peninsula of Ixia is far too remote and desolate a territory to be reached by any freestate army on foot, and, with winter already so far advanced, any ship-borne invasion would be doomed to fail. Time was also against you. The Deathlord had to be stopped as quickly as possible before he could unleash an army of undead upon Magnamund, an unkillable army that would grow larger with every battle it fought against the living.</p>
+ <p>For hours, you and your trusted advisor deliberated over what could be done to prevent this unspeakable disaster from befalling Magnamund. You considered a muster of the <!--ERRTAG-RA-6514-->Freeland<!--/ERRTAG-RA-6514--> armies and an immediate attack upon Ixia, but such a plan simply could not be executed. The peninsula of Ixia is far too remote and desolate a territory to be reached by any <!--ERRTAG-RA-6514-->Freeland<!--/ERRTAG-RA-6514--> army on foot, and, with winter already so far advanced, any ship-borne invasion would be doomed to fail. Time was also against you. The Deathlord had to be stopped as quickly as possible before he could unleash an army of undead upon Magnamund, an unkillable army that would grow larger with every battle it fought against the living.</p>
<p><quote>Only I can stop this,</quote> you said, voicing your thoughts.</p>
<p><quote>Yes, Grand Master. Only you,</quote> replied Rimoah quietly.</p>
<p>After a few moments' silence, Rimoah continued, <quote>In expectation of your decision, preparations have already been made for your journey, Grand Master. I trust this doesn't offend you?</quote></p>
<p>You smiled your consent.</p>
- <p><quote>Good. Then I shall call upon Guildmaster Banedon&emdash;he knows of the Deathlord's rise and he has offered his ship Skyrider to hasten your journey westwards. He will tell you more about Ixia and how you will be conveyed there. Godspeed, Grand Master. I shall pray to Kai and Ishir to watch over you on this fateful mission.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Good. Then I shall call upon Guildmaster Banedon&emdash;he knows of the Deathlord's rise and he has offered his ship <cite>Skyrider</cite> to hasten your journey westwards. He will tell you more about Ixia and how you will be conveyed there. Godspeed, Grand Master. I shall pray to Kai and Ishir to watch over you on this fateful mission.</quote></p>
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<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 25 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> (i.e., if your pencil fell on the number 6 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would write in a <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 31). 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 powers of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. Add 30 to this number and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (i.e., if your pencil fell on the number 7 on the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would have 37 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points).</p>
<p>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 your number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points can never rise above the number you have when you start an adventure.</p>
- <p>If you have successfully completed any of the previous adventures in the Lone Wolf series (Books 1&endash;15), you can carry your current scores of <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points over to Book 1
6. These scores may include Weaponmastery, Curing, and Psi-surge bonuses obtained upon completion of Lone Wolf Kai (Books 1&endash;5) or Magnakai (Books 6&endash;12) adventures.<a id="gamerulz-1" idref="gamerulz-1-foot" class="footnote" /> Only if you have completed these previous adventures will you benefit from the appropriate bonuses in the course of the Grand Master series. You may also carry over any Weapons and Backpack Items you had in your possession at the end of your last adventure, and these should be entered on your new Grand Master <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (you are still limited to two Weapons, but you may now carry up to ten Backpack Items).</p>
+ <p>If you have successfully completed any of the previous adventures in the Lone Wolf series (Books 1&endash;15), you can carry your current scores of <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points over to Book 1
7. These scores may include Weaponmastery, Curing, and Psi-surge bonuses obtained upon completion of Lone Wolf Kai (Books 1&endash;5) or Magnakai (Books 6&endash;12) adventures.<a id="gamerulz-1" idref="gamerulz-1-foot" class="footnote" /> Only if you have completed these previous adventures will you benefit from the appropriate bonuses in the course of the Grand Master series. You may also carry over any Weapons and Backpack Items you had in your possession at the end of your last adventure, and these should be entered on your new Grand Master <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (you are still limited to two Weapons, but you may now carry up to ten Backpack Items).</p>
<p>However, only the following Special Items may be carried over from the Lone Wolf Kai (Books 1&endash;5) and Magnakai (Books 6&endash;12) series to the Lone Wolf Grand Master series (Books 13-onwards):</p>
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<li>Crystal Star Pendant</li>
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- <p>Now, through the pursuit of your new skills and the further development of your innate Kai abilities, you have set out upon a path of discovery that no other Kai Grand Master has ever attempted with success. Your determination to become the first Kai Supreme Master, by acquiring total proficiency in all twelve of the Grand Master Disciplines, is an awe-inspiring challenge. You will be venturing into the unknown, pushing back the boundaries of human limitation in the pursuit of greatness and the cause of Good. May the blessings of the Gods Kai and Ishir go with you as you begin your brave and noble quest.</p>
+ <p>Now, through the pursuit of your new skills and the further development of your innate Kai abilities, you have set out upon a path of discovery that no other Kai Grand Master has ever attempted with success. Your determination to become the first Kai Supreme Master, by acquiring total proficiency in all twelve of the Grand Master Disciplines, is an awe-inspiring challenge. You will be venturing into the unknown, pushing back the boundaries of human limitation in the pursuit of greatness and the cause of Good. May the blessings of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-27110-->Gods Kai and Ishir<!--/ERRTAG-RE-27110--> go with you as you begin your brave and noble quest.</p>
<p>In the years following the demise of the Darklords you have reached the rank of Kai Grand Defender, which means that you have mastered <em>four</em> of the Grand Master Disciplines listed below. It is up to you to choose which four Disciplines these are. As all of the Grand Master Disciplines will be of use to you at some point during your adventure, pick your four skills with care. The correct use of a Grand Master Discipline at the right time could save your life.</p>
<p>When you have chosen your four Disciplines, enter them in the Grand Master Disciplines section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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+ <meta><title><!--ERRTAG-RE-33045-->Magi-magic<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33045--></title></meta>
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<p>Under the tutelage of Lord Rimoah, you have been able to master the rudimentary skills of battle magic, as taught to the Vakeros&emdash;the native warriors of Dessi. As you advance in rank, so will your knowledge and mastery of Old Kingdom magic increase.</p>
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- <p>Before you set off on your long journey to Ixia you take with you a
map of the area (see the inside front cover of this book) and a pouch of gold. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> and add 20 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you should now enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>If you have successfully completed any of the previous Lone Wolf adventures (Books 1&endash;16), you may add this sum to the total sum of Crowns you already possess. Fifty Crowns is the maximum you can carry, but additional Crowns can be left in safe-keeping at your Monastery.</p>
+ <p>Before you set off on your long journey to Ixia you take with you a
<a idref="map">map of the area</a> <!--ERRTAG-DE-35140/--> and a pouch of gold. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> and add 20 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you should now enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you have successfully completed any of the previous Lone Wolf adventures (Books 1&endash;16), you may add this sum to the total sum of Crowns you already possess. Fifty Crowns is the maximum you can carry, but additional Crowns can be left in <!--ERRTAG-RE-35809-->safekeeping<!--/ERRTAG-RE-35809--> at your Monastery.</p>
<p>You can take four items from the list below, again adding to these, if necessary, any you may already possess from previous adventures (remember, you are still limited to two Weapons, but you may now carry a maximum of ten Backpack Items).</p>
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<li><p>BROADSWORD (Weapons)</p></li>
<li><p>BOW (Weapons)</p></li>
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- <p>QUIVER (Special Items) This contains six arrows, record them on your Weapons List.</p>
+ <p>QUIVER (Special Items) This contains six <!--ERRTAG-RE-36319-->Arrows<!--/ERRTAG-RE-36319-->, record them on your Weapons List.</p>
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<dt>Bows and Arrows</dt>
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<p>During your adventure there will be opportunities to use a Bow and Arrow. If you equip yourself with this weapon, and you possess at least one Arrow, you may use it when the text of a particular section allows you to do so. The Bow is a useful weapon, for it enables you to hit an enemy at a distance. However, a Bow cannot be used in hand-to-hand combat, therefore it is strongly recommended that you also equip yourself with a close combat weapon, such as a sword or axe.</p>
- <p>In order to use a Bow you must possess a
quiver and at least one Arrow. Each time the Bow is used, erase an Arrow from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. A Bow cannot, of course, be used if you exhaust your supply of Arrows, but the opportunity may arise during your adventure for you to replenish your stock of Arrows.</p>
+ <p>In order to use a Bow you must possess a
<!--ERRTAG-RA-39864-->Quiver<!--/ERRTAG-RA-39864--> and at least one Arrow. Each time the Bow is used, erase an Arrow from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. A Bow cannot, of course, be used if you exhaust your supply of Arrows, but the opportunity may arise during your adventure for you to replenish your stock of Arrows.</p>
<p>If you have the Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with a Bow, you may add 3 to any number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>, when using the Bow.</p>
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<dt>Backpack Items</dt>
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<p>These must be stored in your Backpack. Because space is limited, you may keep a maximum of ten articles, including Meals, in your Backpack at any one time. You may only carry one Backpack at a time. During your travels you will discover various useful items which you may decide to keep. You may exchange or discard them at any point when you are not involved in combat.</p>
- <p>Any item that may be of use, and which can be picked up on your adventure and entered on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> is given either initial capitals (e.g. Gold Dagger, Magic Pendant), or is clearly labelled as a Backpack Item. Unless you are told that it is a Special Item, carry it in your Backpack.</p>
+ <p>Any item that may be of use, and which can be picked up on your adventure and entered on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> is given either initial capitals <!--ERRTAG-RE-40946-->(e.g. Gold Dagger<!--/ERRTAG-RE-40946-->, Magic Pendant), or is clearly labelled as a Backpack Item. Unless you are told that it is a Special Item, carry it in your Backpack.</p>
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<dt>Special Items</dt>
<dd>
<dd><p>Kai Grand Guardians who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to attack up to three enemies in psychic combat simultaneously.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-screen</dt>
<dd><p>Kai Grand Guardians who possess this Discipline are able to exercise a defensive psychic skill known as Mindblend. This cloaking ability enables them to both protect and hide their minds from being detected by a hostile psychic probe.</p></dd>
- <dt>Magi-Magic</dt>
+ <dt>Magi-magic</dt>
<dd>
<p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Kai Grand Guardian are able to use the following battle-spells of the Elder Magi:</p>
<ul>
- <li>Splinter&emdash;This causes breakable items such as bottles, jugs, mirrors, windows, etc[.], to shatter to pieces. The range of this spell increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
- <li>Flameshaft&emdash;This causes the tip of any arrow, or arrow-like missile, to burn fiercely with a magical flame which cannot readily be extinguished by normal means.</li>
+ <li><spell>Splinter</spell>&emdash;This causes breakable items such as bottles, jugs, mirrors, windows, etc[.], to shatter to pieces. The range of this spell increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
+ <li><spell>Flameshaft</spell>&emdash;This causes the tip of any Arrow or Arrow-like missile, to burn fiercely with a magical flame which cannot readily be extinguished by normal means.</li>
</ul>
</dd>
</dl>
<dt>Grand Pathsmanship</dt>
<dd><p>Kai Sun Knights with this skill are able to repel at will all normal-sized insects within a radius of three yards. The range and numbers of insects so affected increases considerably as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
<dt>Grand Nexus</dt>
- <dd><p>Sun Knights who possess Mastery of this Distipline are able to feign death. By placing themselves into a state of suspended animation, outwardly they are able to achieve all semblance of being truly dead. However, whilst in this state the only sense that a Sun Knight retains is the ability to hear.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Sun Knights who possess Mastery of this Discipline are able to feign death. By placing themselves into a state of suspended animation, outwardly they are able to achieve all semblance of being truly dead. However, whilst in this state the only sense that a Sun Knight retains is the ability to hear.</p></dd>
<dt>Telegnosis</dt>
<dd><p>Sun Knights who possess this Discipline are able to communicate telepathically over great distances. Initially the range of this ability is approximately 100 miles, but this distance increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-alchemy</dt>
<dd>
- <p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Knight are able to use the following Brotherhood spells:</p>
+ <p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Knight are able to use the following <!--ERRTAG-RE-53768-->Brotherhood Spells<!--/ERRTAG-RE-53768-->:</p>
<ul>
- <li>Halt Missile&emdash;This causes any projected or hurled missile (i.e. arrows, axes, crossbow bolts, etc.) which may pose an immediate threat to the life of a Sun Knight, to cease its flight and remain stationary in mid-air. The effect of the spell lasts for 2&endash;3 seconds, allowing the Sun Knight sufficient time to move away from its line of flight. Initially only one missile can be affected by this spell, but the number lncreases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
- <li>
Strength&emdash;By casting this spell, a Sun Knight is able to greatly increase his or her physical strength for a short duration. It can be used to lift or move heavy objects, or to effect a temporary increase in <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> scores whilst fighting an enemy in unarmed combat.<a id="imprvdsc-1" idref="imprvdsc-1-foot" class="footnote" /></li>
+ <li><spell>Halt Missile</spell>&emdash;This causes any projected or hurled missile (i.e. arrows, axes, crossbow bolts, etc.) which may pose an immediate threat to the life of a Sun Knight, to cease its flight and remain stationary in mid-air. The effect of the spell lasts for 2&endash;3 seconds, allowing the Sun Knight sufficient time to move away from its line of flight. Initially only one missile can be affected by this spell, but the number increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
+ <li>
<spell>Strength</spell>&emdash;By casting this spell, a Sun Knight is able to greatly increase his or her physical strength for a short duration. It can be used to lift or move heavy objects, or to effect a temporary increase in <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> scores whilst fighting an enemy in unarmed combat.<a id="imprvdsc-1" idref="imprvdsc-1-foot" class="footnote" /></li>
</ul>
</dd>
</dl>
<dt>Grand Huntmastery</dt>
<dd><p>Kai Sun Lords with this skill are able to see, with acute accuracy, light in the infrared spectrum, ie. they can see complex patterns generated by heat in near or total darkness. They can also see light in the ultraviolet spectrum.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-surge</dt>
- <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to launch a Kai-Blast&emdash;a pulse ofintense psychic energy which is capable of affecting both psychically active and inactive enemies. This form of psychic attack is very effective, more so than a usual Kai-surge, Psi-surge or Mindblast. It can cause an enemy to lose between 2 and 18 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in one attack. However, use of a Kai-Blast will reduce a Sun Lord's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total by 4. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other form of psychic attack.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to launch a Kai-blast&emdash;a pulse of intense psychic energy which is capable of affecting both psychically active and inactive enemies. This form of psychic attack is very effective, more so than a usual Kai-surge, Psi-surge or Mindblast. It can cause an enemy to lose between 2 and 18 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in one attack. A Kai Sun Lord using Kai-blast determines the damage inflicted on an enemy by picking two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. These numbers should be added together (a <quote>0</quote> = 1) and the resultant total equals the damage inflicted. However, use of a Kai-blast will reduce a Sun Lord's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total by 4. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other form of psychic attack.</p></dd>
<dt>Telegnosis</dt>
- <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess this Discipline are able to alter their body-weight in order to walk successfully upon different kinds of surface, eg: water, mud, lava and quicksand. Time duration and degree of surface difficulty increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
- <dt>Magi-magic</dt>
+ <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess this Discipline are able to alter their body weight in order to walk successfully upon different kinds of surface, e.g. water, mud, lava and quicksand. Time duration and degree of surface difficulty increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
+ <dt><!--ERRTAG-RE-57185-->Magi-magic<!--/ERRTAG-RE-57185--></dt>
<dd>
<p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Lord are able to use the following battle-spells of the Elder Magi:</p>
<ul>
- <li>Penetrate&emdash;This increases the penetrative energy of any arrow, or arrow-like missile, launched by a Sun Lord.</li>
- <li>Energy Grasp&emdash;This spell enables a Sun Lord to discharge a powerful electrical force into anything he or she touches. It is similar in effect to the Brotherhood spell <quote>Lightning Hand</quote>, but differs in that it is easier to control and channel the resulting energy. It also requires the actual touching of an object or an enemy to effect the spell.</li>
+ <li><spell>Penetrate</spell>&emdash;This increases the penetrative energy of any Arrow or Arrow-like missile, launched by a Sun Lord.</li>
+ <li><spell>Energy Grasp</spell>&emdash;This spell enables a Sun Lord to discharge a powerful electrical force into anything he or she touches. It is similar in effect to the <!--ERRTAG-RE-58099-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Lightning Hand</spell><!--/ERRTAG-RE-58099-->, but differs in that it is easier to control and channel the resulting energy. It also requires the actual touching of an object or an enemy to effect the spell.</li>
</ul>
</dd>
</dl>
<dt>Deliverance</dt>
<dd><p>Sun Thanes who possess this skill are able to conduct a Kai Exorcism. This ritual will banish any evil supernatural force that has taken possession of any goodly creature or object.</p></dd>
<dt>Grand Huntmastery</dt>
- <dd><p>Kai Sun Thanes with this skill are able to protect themselves from the effects of being struck by natural electrical discharges, ie. <!-- JDOUGAN: I think that we want e.g. and not i.e. --> [i.e.] lightning.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Kai Sun Thanes with this skill are able to protect themselves from the effects of being struck by natural electrical discharges, <!--ERRTAG-RE-59140-->i.e. lightning<!--/ERRTAG-RE-59140-->.</p></dd>
<dt>Grand Pathsmanship</dt>
<dd><p>Sun Thanes who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to alter the temperature of water by touch. By using this skill they are able to transform water into ice and vice versa. The volume of water affected, and the duration of effect, both increase as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-screen</dt>
<dd><p>Sun Thanes who possess this Discipline are able to erect a special psychic defence called <quote>Mindfort</quote>. A Mindfort defence greatly reduces the effects of any psychic shock that would normally paralyse or weaken a lesser mortal.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-alchemy</dt>
<dd>
- <p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Thane we able to use the following Brotherhood spells:</p>
+ <p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Thane we able to use the following <!--ERRTAG-RE-60406-->Brotherhood Spells<!--/ERRTAG-RE-60406-->:</p>
<ul>
- <li>Slow Fall&emdash;By casting this spell, Kai Sun Thanes are able to slow their rate of free-falling to three feet per second, thereby avoiding damage upon landing while the spell is in effect. The duration of the spell is limited at first, but it steadily increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
- <li>Breathe Water&emdash;Using this spell, a Kai Sun Thane is able to breathe underwater for ten minutes. The duration of effect increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
+ <li><spell>Slow Fall</spell>&emdash;By casting this spell, Kai Sun Thanes are able to slow their rate of free-falling to three feet per second, thereby avoiding damage upon landing while the spell is in effect. The duration of the spell is limited at first, but it steadily increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
+ <li><spell>Breathe Water</spell>&emdash;Using this spell, a Kai Sun Thane is able to breathe underwater for ten minutes. The duration of effect increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</li>
</ul>
</dd>
</dl>
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- <p>The nature of any additional improvements and how they affect your Grand Master Disciplines will be noted in the <quote>Improved Grand Master Disciplines</quote> section of future Lone Wolf books.</p>
+ <p>The nature of any additional improvements and how they affect your Grand Master Disciplines will be noted in the <!--ERRTAG-RE-60783--><cite>Improved Grand Master Disciplines</cite><!--/ERRTAG-RE-60783--> section of future Lone Wolf books.</p>
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<p>Lord Rimoah removes a sphere of crystal from a pocket of his robe and holds it up to the lantern light. It is filled with a swirling grey mist. Softly he murmurs the words of an ancient spell and the mist clears to reveal the anxious face of your friend&emdash;Guildmaster Banedon. Rimoah speaks briefly to Banedon's image, requesting that he come to the Monastery at once.</p>
- <p><quote>I will be with you within the hour,</quote> says the voice of Banedon, a whisper in your mind.</p>
- <p>Your friend is in Toran, sixty miles to the north, yet he holds true to his word. In less than an hour he arrives at the Monastery aboard Skyrider&emdash;his sleek flying ship. Two excited young Kai aspirants bring word of his arrival to the vault and you respond by making your way swiftly to the surface. Banedon's Skyrider is hovering above the training park, the hum of its magical engine amplified by the surrounding walls and battlements. It is dusk on this wintry evening and a shower of feathery snow is illuminated by the craft's lanterns. A rope ladder hangs from the bow rail to the frost-hardened earth.</p>
- <p><quote>Go aboard, Grand Master,</quote> urges Rimoah, <quote>Banedon will advise you and provide you with what you'll be needing. I shall stay here and pray for your safe return.</quote></p>
- <p>You bid a hasty farewell to your mentor before climbing the dangling rope ladder with the legendary speed and grace that sets you apart from lesser warriors. Banedon is waiting as you haul yourself aboard. He greets you with a glad smile, yet his face cannot hide his deep concern for what may await you in Ixia. You wave a final farewell to Lord Rimoah, then you retreat to the warmth of Banedon's cabin as the Skyrider glides over the Monastery's southern wall and ascends into the leaden sky.</p>
+ <p><thought>I will be with you within the hour,</thought> says the voice of Banedon, a whisper in your mind.</p>
+ <p>Your friend is in Toran, sixty miles to the north, yet he holds true to his word. In less than an hour he arrives at the Monastery aboard <cite>Skyrider</cite>&emdash;his sleek flying ship. Two excited young <!--ERRTAG-RE-63440-->Kai Aspirants<!--/ERRTAG-RE-63440--> bring word of his arrival to the vault and you respond by making your way swiftly to the surface. Banedon's <cite>Skyrider</cite> is hovering above the training park, the hum of its magical engine amplified by the surrounding walls and battlements. It is dusk on this wintry evening and a shower of feathery snow is illuminated by the craft's lanterns. A rope ladder hangs from the bow rail to the frost-hardened earth.</p>
+ <p><quote>Go aboard, Grand Master,</quote> <!--ERRTAG-RE-63972-->urges Rimoah.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-63972--> <quote>Banedon will advise you and provide you with what you'll be needing. I shall stay here and pray for your safe return.</quote></p>
+ <p>You bid a hasty farewell to your mentor before climbing the dangling rope ladder with the legendary speed and grace that sets you apart from lesser warriors. Banedon is waiting as you haul yourself aboard. He greets you with a glad smile, yet his face cannot hide his deep concern for what may await you in Ixia. You wave a final farewell to Lord Rimoah, then you retreat to the warmth of Banedon's cabin as the <cite>Skyrider</cite> glides over the Monastery's southern wall and ascends into the leaden sky.</p>
<p>Your friend Banedon has already set a course for Vadera, the principal city of Lencia, a destination which is more than a full day's flight west of Sommerlund. Were this not the first stage of a longer voyage to Ixia you would gladly welcome the chance to visit Vadera, for you have many friends there in the court of King Sarnac of Lencia.</p>
- <p>During the flight, Banedon details the plans which have been made on your behalf. King Sarnac himself has promised his help; he will provide you with a boat and a pilot to sail you from Vadera to Azgad Island, a desolate Lencian outpost in the Tozaz Sea. On your arrival there you will be transferred to a Lencian ice-boat, a craft specially built to withstand the power of the treacherous pack ice which clings to the Ixian shoreline at this time of the year.</p>
+ <p>During the flight, Banedon details the plans which have been made on your behalf. King Sarnac himself has promised his help; he will provide you with a boat and a pilot to sail you from Vadera to Azgad Island, a desolate Lencian outpost in the Tozaz Sea. On your arrival there you will be transferred to a Lencian ice-boat, a craft specially built to withstand the power of the treacherous <!--ERRTAG-RE-65461-->pack-ice<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65461--> which clings to the Ixian shoreline at this time of the year.</p>
<p><quote>The ice-boat will land you on the coast of Ixia, Lone Wolf,</quote> says Banedon, <quote>and then it will wait at anchor for you to return upon the completion of your mission.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>How long will the iceboat wait for me?</quote> you ask, apprehensively.</p>
- <p><quote>If you do not return within seven days the pilot has orders to set sail for Vadera without you. The Tozaz in winter is a cruel and terrible sea&emdash;no ordinary man could hope to survive there for much longer than a week, no matter how strong his ship or plentiful his supplies. Which reminds me&emdash;if you are to survive your visit to Deathlord Ixiataaga's frigid realm, you will be needing some special protection.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>How long will the <!--ERRTAG-RE-65775-->ice-boat<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65775--> wait for me?</quote> you ask, apprehensively.</p>
+ <p><quote>If you do not return within <!--ERRTAG-RE-65937-->seven days, the pilot<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65937--> has orders to set sail for Vadera without you. The Tozaz in winter is a cruel and terrible sea&emdash;no ordinary man could hope to survive there for much longer than a week, no matter how strong his ship or plentiful his supplies. Which reminds me&emdash;if you are to survive your visit to Deathlord Ixiataaga's frigid realm, you will be needing some special protection.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect166">If you possess a Platinum Amulet, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect282">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 282</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>3</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>To your dismay, the descending wave of Lavas reach the demonlord before you and form up in a protective circle around his ice-sheened body. Those that remain in the sky beat the air with their mighty wings, causing a powerful down-draught which holds you at bay.</p>
- <p>Shielding your eyes from the stinging dust-choked winds, you look up and see that the Lavas leader is cradling the curious spiked metal bowl in its horny hands. He descends towards Tagazin and inverts it, and suddenly you realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed on top with a crystal spike. The Lavas places the helm upon the demonlord's head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
+ <p>To your dismay, the descending wave of Lavas reach the <!--ERRTAG-RE-67530-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67530--> before you and form up in a protective circle around his ice-sheened body. Those that remain in the sky beat the air with their mighty wings, causing a powerful <!--ERRTAG-RE-67737-->down-draft<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67737--> which holds you at bay.</p>
+ <p>Shielding your eyes from the stinging dust-choked winds, you look up and see that the Lavas leader is cradling the curious spiked metal bowl in its horny hands. He descends towards Tagazin and inverts it, and suddenly you realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed on top with a crystal spike. The Lavas places the helm upon the <!--ERRTAG-RE-68158-->Demonlord's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-68158--> head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
<p>Now all of the Lavas ascend into the sky where they wait to view a confrontation which is about to commence. Suddenly Tagazin, revitalized by the power of the spiked helm, comes charging at you with his head lowered, snorting gruffly like a maddened bull.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery or Grand Pathsmanship, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect72">If your total is now 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 72</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You circle around the hall, keeping a wary eye on the frozen humanoids that line the walls in case your presence here should cause them to animate. Fortunately your caution proves unnecessary&emdash;they remain completely immobile.</p>
- <p>As you pass by the shimmering archway, you feel nausea rising from the pit of your stomach and a wave of dizziness makes you falter for a few moments: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. However, your dogged persistence pays off when you discover a partially-concealed panel in the wall. As you step nearer, it slides open to reveal a flight of steps which ascend to an empty chamber. Here you discover a door of opaque green crystal set flush into the north wall. Closer investigation reveals a curious lock plate positioned at its centre.</p>
+ <p>As you pass by the shimmering archway, you feel nausea rising from the pit of your stomach and a wave of dizziness makes you falter for a few moments: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. However, your dogged persistence pays off when you discover a partially-concealed panel in the wall. As you step nearer, it slides open to reveal a flight of steps which ascend to an empty chamber. Here you discover a door of opaque green crystal set flush into the north wall. Closer investigation reveals a curious lockplate positioned at its centre.</p>
<choice idref="sect322">If you wish to examine this lock, <link-text>turn to 322</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect299">If you choose to ignore the crystal door and return by the stairs to the entrance hall below, <link-text>turn to 299</link-text></choice>
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<meta><title>6</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>There is a faint Click and the door opens without a sound. You walk through and emerge into a chamber composed entirely of polished black crystal, where you see myriad images of yourself trailing away into infinity within the mirror-smooth walls. At first you see only your own reflections, but when you cast your gaze around this eerie chamber you realize that you are not alone. Standing guard at an open archway are a trio of undead creatures, the like of which you have never encountered before. They are armed with barbed tridents which they hold loosely in their corpse-green hands.</p>
+ <p>There is a faint <!--ERRTAG-RE-71213--><onomatopoeia>click</onomatopoeia><!--/ERRTAG-RE-71213--> and the door opens without a sound. You walk through and emerge into a chamber composed entirely of polished black crystal, where you see myriad images of yourself trailing away into infinity within the mirror-smooth walls. At first you see only your own reflections, but when you cast your gaze around this eerie chamber you realize that you are not alone. Standing guard at an open archway are a trio of undead creatures, the like of which you have never encountered before. They are armed with barbed tridents which they hold loosely in their corpse-green hands.</p>
<p>Suddenly they become aware of your presence and come scurrying forwards, their tridents raised in readiness to pin you to the wall.</p>
- <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a <!--ERRTAG-RE-72055-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RE-72055-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect64">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>7</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Drawing on your Magnakai skills of camouflage and psychic defence to shield your body and mind, you leave your hiding place and hurry through the open archway. Several hundred yards beyond you come to a wide stone staircase which ascends to a landing, positioned high above the underground lake and ice cavern. As you climb the steps, the sub-zero temperature plummets even further, making you shiver involuntarily, despite the combined protection of your Platinum Amulet and your Magnakai skills.</p>
- <p>At length you reach the landing to be greeted by the sight of two undead Ixian warriors standing guard at the mouth of a cave. Instinctively, you sidestep into the shadows to avoid being seen, but the Ixians show no reactions; it as if they have both been cast in stone.</p>
+ <p>Drawing on your Magnakai skills of camouflage and psychic defence to shield your body and mind, you leave your hiding place and hurry through the open archway. Several hundred yards <!--ERRTAG-RE-72582-->beyond, you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-72582--> come to a wide stone staircase which ascends to a landing, positioned high above the underground lake and ice cavern. As you climb the steps, the sub-zero temperature plummets even further, making you shiver involuntarily, despite the combined protection of your Platinum Amulet and your Magnakai skills.</p>
+ <p>At length you reach the landing to be greeted by the sight of two undead Ixian warriors standing guard at the mouth of a cave. Instinctively, you sidestep into the shadows to avoid being seen, but the Ixians show no reactions; <!--ERRTAG-RE-73183-->it is as if<!--/ERRTAG-RE-73183--> they have both been cast in stone.</p>
<p>Beyond the open cave mouth you see a bleak and desolate wasteland of rock and ice. A blizzard is raging, whipped up by a fierce electrical storm that blazes above a distant mountain range. The jagged peaks are illuminated by the flashes of the storm's ghostly, blue-white fire.</p>
<p>Your Kai senses tell you that the evil sorcery which animates and controls the guards is temporarily dormant: these two skeletons currently pose no threat to your safety. However, the same cannot be said of the troop of undead Drakkarim warriors who, at this moment, are marching up the stairs behind you. Reluctantly, you leave the cave mouth and set off into the raging blizzard in search of the city of Xaagon.</p>
<choice idref="sect44"><link-text>Turn to 44</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The instant you step into the light, a wave of acute pain washes through your body as the curtain of shimmering radiance swallows you up. You writhe in agony as gravity releases its hold on your body, and you feel yourself begin to rise: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>You are on the threshold of unconsciousness when suddenly the light fades and you find yourself kneeling on a floor of black crystal, staring at the reflection of your pain-wracked face in its highly-polished surface. Wearily you raise your aching head and see, to your horror, a trio of undead creatures scurrying towards you from an open archway. They have barbed tridents clasped in their corpse-green hands, held raised in readiness to pin you to the floor.</p>
- <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a <!--ERRTAG-RE-75028-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75028-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect96">If you possess Kai-surge, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect64">If you cannot, or if you choose not to use either of the above, then <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect64"><!--ERRTAG-RE-75303-->If you do not<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75303-->, or if you choose not to use either of the above, then <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>9</title></meta>
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- <p>As you stare upwards at the monstrous spire, you detect waves of pure evil radiating from its ice-sheathed surfaces. They seem to wax and wane in time with the crimson light pulsing from its tip. Your improved mastery also detects dangerously high concentrations of light in the ultra-violet spectrum. So strong is this light that it physically sickens you, yet you find it hard to look away; you are both fascinated and repulsed by it.</p>
+ <p>As you stare upwards at the monstrous spire, you detect waves of pure evil radiating from its ice-sheathed surfaces. They seem to wax and wane in time with the crimson light pulsing from its tip. Your improved mastery also detects dangerously high concentrations of light in the <!--ERRTAG-RE-75861-->ultraviolet<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75861--> spectrum. So strong is this light that it physically sickens you, yet you find it hard to look away; you are both fascinated and repulsed by it.</p>
<p>Suddenly you realize what it is that you are seeing and feeling: it is the evil power of Deathlord Ixiataaga himself. He is present here, somewhere inside this dread spire.</p>
<choice idref="sect325">If you possess Kai-screen, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect245">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 245</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>10</title></meta>
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- <p>With a dull clunk, the lock disengages and the heavy portal creaks ajar. Immediately you are greeted by a blast of frozen air as you push open the door and step out on to a viewing platform which is fixed to the outer metallic skin of this huge alien submarine. Away to your right you can see a line of ice-boats at anchor at the lake's edge, and to your left you notice a column of skeletal warriors. These are being led by a black-robed Cabalah, marching in mechanical fashion along a jetty towards the mouth of a tunnel which leads out of the vast ice cavern. Your keen Kai senses tell you that you have arrived in Ixia, and that the distant tunnel leads to the surface.</p>
+ <p>With a dull <onomatopoeia>clunk</onomatopoeia>, the lock disengages and the heavy portal creaks ajar. Immediately you are greeted by a blast of frozen air as you push open the door and step out on to a viewing platform which is fixed to the outer metallic skin of this huge alien submarine. Away to your right you can see a line of ice-boats at anchor at the lake's edge, and to your left you notice a column of skeletal warriors. These are being led by a black-robed Cabalah, marching in mechanical fashion along a jetty towards the mouth of a tunnel which leads out of the vast ice cavern. Your keen Kai senses tell you that you have arrived in Ixia, and that the distant tunnel leads to the surface.</p>
<p>You commit the position of the ice-boats to memory; if your mission is successful, you will be needing some means by which you can escape from Ixia. Then you carefully observe the area immediately surrounding the submarine, and notice that there are only two ways by which you can reach the distant tunnel&emdash;by the adjacent jetty, or by entering the icy waters of the lake and swimming to the shore.</p>
<choice idref="sect30">If you wish to attempt to reach the tunnel via the jetty, <link-text>turn to 30</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect161">If you choose to attempt to reach the tunnel entrance by swimming from the submarine to the shore, <link-text>turn instead to 161</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>With difficulty you retrieve the Sabito from your Backpack and force it into your mouth. Your lungs feel as if they are on fire, and you are barely moments away from slipping into unconsciousness when the Sabito takes effect. Quickly the feelings of nausea subside and your strength returns. This prized herb enables your body to absorb oxygen from the icy sea water directly through the pores of your skin, negating the need to surface for air.</p>
+ <p>With difficulty you retrieve the Sabito from your Backpack and force it into your mouth. Your lungs feel as if they are on fire, and you are barely moments away from slipping into unconsciousness when the Sabito takes effect. Quickly the feelings of nausea subside and your strength returns. This prized herb enables your body to absorb oxygen from the icy <!--ERRTAG-RE-81799-->seawater<!--/ERRTAG-RE-81799--> directly through the pores of your skin, negating the need to surface for air.</p>
<p>In just a few minutes you reach the distant shoreline and break through the surface alongside a shallow stone causeway. Atop this causeway is a track, a spur of which branches off towards the tunnel entrance. With only your head visible above the lake, you cling to the causeway stones and wait patiently for a patrol of undead warriors to march past.</p>
<choice idref="sect169"><link-text>Turn to 169</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You race up the treacherously frosty steps which lead to the open watchtower roof. There you find Prarg hurriedly loading a pantard&emdash;a heavy iron crossbow which is mounted on a rotating platform.</p>
<p>Once again the freezing air is filled with cries of fear and chaos. Drawn by these frightful sounds, you run to the stone parapet and look down to see the great black ship come shuddering to a halt beside the harbour wall. Instantly, a horde of undead warriors leap on to the quayside and rush off in pursuit of the routing Lencians. Their eyes burn with an unnatural fire and they howl like demons as mercilessly they hunt down their human prey.</p>
- <p>Prarg has now loaded the pantard and he calls on you to act as gunner. You oblige by taking hold of the firing mechanism and swivelling the weapon around in search of your first target. Two spring readily to view: the mass of undead who were swarming ashore, and a glowing glassy sphere which is mounted on a plinth beside the ship's wheelhouse.</p>
+ <p>Prarg has now loaded the pantard and he calls on you to act as gunner. You oblige by taking hold of the firing mechanism and swivelling the weapon around in search of your first target. Two spring readily to view: the mass of <!--ERRTAG-RE-83432-->undead who are swarming<!--/ERRTAG-RE-83432--> ashore, and a glowing glassy sphere which is mounted on a plinth beside the ship's wheelhouse.</p>
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<p>Using your advanced mastery, you lighten your body weight to prevent yourself from sinking any deeper into the mire. Moments later, you feel something brush past your leg for a second time and the chilling sensation galvanizes you into action.</p>
- <p>The walls of the shaft are mirror smooth for the first ten feet above the surface of the mire. But beyond this point you notice that they are rough hewn and studded with sharp spurs of rock. One such spur offers a tempting hand-hold&ellips; if only you could get to it. If you could reach it, it would be an easy task for a warrior of your agility to climb to the opening above.</p>
+ <p>The walls of the shaft are mirror smooth for the first ten feet above the surface of the mire. But beyond this point you notice that they are <!--ERRTAG-RE-84736-->rough-hewn<!--/ERRTAG-RE-84736--> and studded with sharp spurs of rock. One such spur offers a tempting hand-hold&ellips; if only you could get to it. If you could reach it, it would be an easy task for a warrior of your agility to climb to the opening above.</p>
<choice idref="sect323">If you possess a Rope (oiled or otherwise), <link-text>turn to 323</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect210">If you do not possess this Backpack item, <link-text>turn to 210</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect210">If you do not possess this Backpack <!--ERRTAG-RE-85157-->Item<!--/ERRTAG-RE-85157-->, <link-text>turn to 210</link-text></choice>
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- <p>You leave the Ixian ship and go in search of Captain Lanza. You find him with his men by the watchtower&emdash;they are building a bonfire out of rags and broken bones. A toothless sergeant empties a gallon of Skark oil on to the heap and a burning torch sets the whole thing ablaze.</p>
+ <p>You leave the Ixian ship and go in search of Captain Lanza. You find him with his men by the watchtower&emdash;they are building a bonfire out of rags and broken bones. A toothless sergeant empties a gallon of <!--ERRTAG-RE-87112-->skark oil<!--/ERRTAG-RE-87112--> on to the heap and a burning torch sets the whole thing ablaze.</p>
<p>You stride over to Lanza and slap him heartily on the back. <quote>Well fought, Captain. You and your men have brought honour to Lencia this day.</quote></p>
- <p>Captain Lanza greets your compliment with a sombre face. <quote>Nay, sire,</quote> he says, sadiy. <quote>Tis the enemy who've won. The ice-boat is sunk and we cannot sail you to Ixia.</quote></p>
+ <p>Captain Lanza greets your compliment with a sombre face. <quote>Nay, sire,</quote> he says, sadly. <quote>Tis the enemy who've won. The ice-boat is sunk and we cannot sail you to Ixia.</quote></p>
<p><quote>We can use the enemy ship, Captain,</quote> you reply. <quote>It is perfect for the task. All I need of you are some provisions and a crew.</quote></p>
<p>Lanza's face brightens. He orders his men to prepare the Ixian ship and within the hour you are ready to set sail.</p>
- <p><quote>May the gods watch over you, Grand Master,</quote> says Prarg, as you bid him and Lanza farewell. <quote>Do not fear,</quote> you reply, <quote>I shall soon return.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>May the gods watch over you, Grand Master,</quote> says Prarg, as you bid him and Lanza farewell.</p>
+ <p><quote>Do not fear,</quote> <!--ERRTAG-RE-88112-->you reply. <quote>I shall soon return.</quote><!--/ERRTAG-RE-88112--></p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect332">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 332</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect224">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using the Magnakai Discipline of Nexus, you focus on the hole and attempt to will the lock to disengage itself.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of Kai mastery you have attained, above that of Sun Knight, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of <!--ERRTAG-RE-88807-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-88807--> you have <!--ERRTAG-RE-88888-->attained above<!--/ERRTAG-RE-88888--> that of Sun Knight, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect65">If your total is now 7 or less, <link-text>turn to 65</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect143">If it is 8 or more, <link-text>turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The moment you project the correct number at the lock plate, the entire portal begins to shimmer and lose its solidity. It becomes transparent and then fades completely, as if evaporating into thin air. With a smile of satisfaction on your lips at having solved the riddle, you step through the now-open archway and into an adjoining hall.</p>
+ <p>The moment you project the correct number at the lockplate, the entire portal begins to shimmer and lose its solidity. It becomes transparent and then fades completely, as if evaporating into thin air. With a smile of satisfaction on your lips at having solved the riddle, you step through the <!--ERRTAG-RE-89634-->now open<!--/ERRTAG-RE-89634--> archway and into an adjoining hall.</p>
<p>This vaulted, oblong-shaped hall is illuminated by flickerings of electrical fire which arc between two free-standing pillars at the far end of the chamber. Beyond the pillars you can make out the shadowy entrance to another chamber; it is the only other exit from this hall. You realize at once that to pass between the pillars could prove to be fatal: the power arcing between them is as great as any lightning storm raging in the skies above Xaagon. Yet there may be a way of avoiding contact with this raw power. You notice that the two free-standing pillars do not go all the way to the ceiling there is a gap, a little over two feet wide above them.</p>
<choice idref="sect136">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 136</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect297">If you wish to attempt to climb one of the pillars and squeeze through the gap in order to reach the adjoining hall, <link-text>turn to 297</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>It is in the thirtieth hour of your air voyage that the Skyrider's eagle-eyed lookout catches his first glimpse of Vadera. Word spreads quickly and a hub-bub of excitement grips the dwarven crew as the flying ship draws ever closer to the fortified walls and turrets of the Lencian capital.</p>
- <p>Skilfully Bo'sun Nolrim lands the Skyrider on the paved courtyard in front of the Vadera Citadel, which has been cleared of crowds in expectation of your arrival. Awaiting you is a party of stern-faced Vadera officials who, with a minimum of fuss, escort you and Banedon directly to the court of King Sarnac.</p>
+ <p>It is in the thirtieth hour of your air voyage that the <cite>Skyrider's</cite> eagle-eyed lookout catches his first glimpse of Vadera. Word spreads quickly and a hubbub of excitement grips the dwarven crew as the flying ship draws ever closer to the fortified walls and turrets of the Lencian capital.</p>
+ <p>Skilfully Bo'sun Nolrim lands the <cite>Skyrider</cite> on the paved courtyard in front of the Vadera Citadel, which has been cleared of crowds in expectation of your arrival. Awaiting you is a party of stern-faced Vadera officials who, with a minimum of fuss, escort you and Banedon directly to the court of King Sarnac.</p>
<p><quote>We are honoured to welcome you once again to our city, Grand Master,</quote> says the silver-haired King. <quote>My only regret is the reason for your visit. I'd have hoped our meeting would have been in less ominous circumstances.</quote></p>
<p>Formally you acknowledge the King's greeting, then you turn to face the elderly man who is standing beside the King's throne. You recognized him as soon as you entered the King's chamber&emdash;he is Lord Ardan, an Elder Magi from Dessi, one of Lord Rimoah's countrymen.</p>
- <p><quote>Well met, my Lord,</quote> you say, and Ardan returns your greeting with a smile. Sadly, his smile soon fades when he says: <quote>No doubt your able companion, Guildmaster Banedon, has told you of the rise of evil in Ixia. Dire news indeed, Grand Master, for it threatens our very existence, most especially the existence of our Lencian friends. If the Deathlord's power is allowed to grow unchecked, Lencia will be the first freestate to suffer his wrath.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Well met, my Lord,</quote> you say, and Ardan returns your greeting with a smile. Sadly, his smile soon fades when he says: <quote>No doubt your able companion, Guildmaster Banedon, has told you of the rise of evil in Ixia. Dire news indeed, Grand Master, for it threatens our very existence, most especially the existence of our Lencian friends. If the Deathlord's power is allowed to grow unchecked, Lencia will be the first <!--ERRTAG-RE-93654-->Freeland state<!--/ERRTAG-RE-93654--> to suffer his wrath.</quote></p>
<p><quote>I pledge to do all in my power to prevent such an outcome, my lord,</quote> you reply earnestly.</p>
<p><quote>We have every faith in you, Lone Wolf,</quote> says King Sarnac, <quote>and we shall help you accomplish your mission in whatever way we can.</quote> He signals to one of his silver-armoured bodyguards and the soldier leaves the chamber. He returns shortly in the company of another man, clad in the court uniform of a Guard Captain.</p>
- <choice idref="sect305">If you took part in the Battle of Cetza, or have visited the city of Darke in previous Lone Wolf adventures, <link-text>turn to 305</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect129">If you have not, <link-text>turn to 129</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect305">If you took part in the Battle of Cetza, or have visited the city of Darke <!--ERRTAG-RE-94349-->in any previous Lone Wolf adventures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94349-->, <link-text>turn to 305</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect129"><!--ERRTAG-RE-94491-->If you did not<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94491-->, <link-text>turn to 129</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You utter a prayer to the Goddess Ishir to watch over your soul as you get ready to engage the attacking skeletal warriors.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Ixian undead</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">55</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-94868-->Ixian Undead<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94868--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">55</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You cannot evade this combat and must fight to the finish.</p>
<choice idref="sect152">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 152</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You sense that the wisps of black smoke are a manifestation of several evil beings, each possessed of a strong psychic presence. Fearing attack, you quickly draw upon your Magnakai Discipline of Psi-screen to construct a defensive wall to protect yourself from the possibility of psychic assault. It is a wise precaution, but one that proves ineffective against these powerful entities.</p>
- <p>Moments after your psychic wall is in place, the wisps streak across the chamber and encircle your body. They accelerate to a dizzying speed before launching a massive wave of psychic energy at your mind. This tidal wave batters your psi-screen and leaves you trembling with psychic shock: lose 8 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>Moments after your psychic wall is in place, the wisps streak across the chamber and encircle your body. They accelerate to a dizzying speed before launching a massive wave of psychic energy at your mind. This tidal wave batters <!--ERRTAG-RE-96008-->your Psi-screen<!--/ERRTAG-RE-96008--> and leaves you trembling with psychic shock: lose 8 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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- <p>As your shocked senses slowly return to normal, you see that the wisps of smoke have now solidified into six bodily forms. They have taken the appearance of large, spindly-limbed, black insectoids, each with a ghoulish head in which composite eyes stare at you with evil intent. Chittering excitedly, the six creatures come stalking forwards, hungry for the kill.</p>
+ <p>As your shocked senses slowly return to normal, you see that the wisps of smoke have now solidified into six bodily forms. They have taken the appearance of large, spindly-limbed, black insectoids, each with a ghoulish <!--ERRTAG-RE-96797-->head from which<!--/ERRTAG-RE-96797--> composite eyes stare at you with evil intent. Chittering excitedly, the six creatures come stalking forwards, hungry for the kill.</p>
<choice idref="sect98">If you wish to attempt to evade these hideous insectoids, <link-text>turn to 98</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect244">If you have a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect115">If you choose not to evade them, or make use of a bow, <link-text>turn instead to 115</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect244">If you have a <!--ERRTAG-RA-97160-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RA-97160-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect115">If you choose not to evade them, or make use of a <!--ERRTAG-RA-97160-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RA-97160-->, <link-text>turn instead to 115</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You shrug aside the warnings of your sixth sense, assuming incorrectly that they relate to the danger posed to your safety by the advancing skeletal warriors. Unfortunately, you make a costly mistake. As your hand closes around the silvery rod, it discharges a second blast of energy which hits you squarely in the stomach and lifts you bodily off the floor with the numbing force of its impact: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>You shrug aside the warnings of your <!--ERRTAG-RE-97640-->Sixth Sense<!--/ERRTAG-RE-97640-->, assuming incorrectly that they relate to the danger posed to your safety by the advancing skeletal warriors. Unfortunately, you make a costly mistake. As your hand closes around the silvery rod, it discharges a second blast of energy which hits you squarely in the stomach and lifts you bodily off the floor with the numbing force of its impact: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect306">If you survive this severe wounding, <link-text>turn to 306</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You crouch down amongst the foul-smelling debris which litters the floor of the hold, watching with bated breath as a dozen undead warriors enter by the stairs and begin a systematic search. Your Kai camouflage skills make you virtually invisible to the eye, but these undead Drakkarim no longer have eyes&emdash;they are using powerful psychic probes in an effort to locate you.</p>
+ <p>You crouch down amongst the foul-smelling debris which litters the floor of the hold, watching with bated breath as a dozen undead warriors enter by the stairs and begin a systematic search. Your Kai <!--ERRTAG-RE-98551-->Camouflage<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98551--> skills make you virtually invisible to the eye, but these undead Drakkarim no longer have eyes&emdash;they are using powerful psychic probes in an effort to locate you.</p>
<choice idref="sect267">If you possess Kai-screen and have reached the rank of Kai Grand Guardian or higher, <link-text>turn to 267</link-text></choice>
- <choice idref="sect2">If you do not possess this skill, or have yet to reach this level of Kai mastery, <link-text>turn to 2</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect2">If you do not possess this skill, or have yet to reach this level of <!--ERRTAG-RE-99039-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-99039-->, <link-text>turn to 2</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Using your advanced knowledge of Brotherhood magic, you recite the words of the spell&emdash;Slow Fall&emdash;and step into the gaping hole. Easily you glide down through the dust-choked air to land on the floor of the hall, fifty feet below.</p>
+ <p>Using your advanced knowledge of Brotherhood magic, you recite the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-100780-->spell <spell>Slow Fall</spell> and<!--/ERRTAG-RE-100780--> step into the gaping hole. Easily you glide down through the dust-choked air to land on the floor of the hall, fifty feet below.</p>
<choice idref="sect62"><link-text>Turn to 62</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>30</title></meta>
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- <p>Using your Kai camouflage skills to minimize the risk of being seen, you climb down from the viewing platform and grab hold of a steel hawser which is securing the stern of the alien submarine to the jetty. Slowly you make your way along this great steel rope until you reach the jetty, where hurriedly you take cover among a stack of wooden crates and barrels. The jetty is teeming with undead soldiers who, under the direction of some spindly, black-clad creatures, are busily transferring materials to and from the open mouth of the submarine. Getting past them in order to reach the shore looks, at first sight, a near-impossible task. You are contemplating a swim to the shoreline, when suddenly you notice a means by which you could achieve your goal without getting wet.</p>
+ <p>Using your <!--ERRTAG-RE-101182-->Kai Camouflage<!--/ERRTAG-RE-101182--> skills to minimize the risk of being seen, you climb down from the viewing platform and grab hold of a steel hawser which is securing the stern of the alien submarine to the jetty. Slowly you make your way along this great steel rope until you reach the jetty, where hurriedly you take cover among a stack of wooden crates and barrels. The jetty is teeming with undead soldiers who, under the direction of some spindly, black-clad creatures, are busily transferring materials to and from the open mouth of the submarine. Getting past them in order to reach the shore looks, at first sight, a near-impossible task. You are contemplating a swim to the shoreline, when suddenly you notice a means by which you could achieve your goal without getting wet.</p>
<choice idref="sect207"><link-text>Turn to 207</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The bodies of the ghastly creatures undergo a swift and gruesome transformation upon the instant you deal them the coup de grace. Their torsos implode with dramatic effect, and they barely have time to cry out in agony as their twisted remains hit the floor and crumble to dust.</p>
+ <p>The bodies of the ghastly creatures undergo a swift and gruesome transformation upon the instant you deal them the <foreign>coup de grâce</foreign>. Their torsos implode with dramatic effect, and they barely have time to cry out in agony as their twisted remains hit the floor and crumble to dust.</p>
<p>You sheathe your weapon and step away from the foul-smelling mounds of dust. Then you hurry out of this black-floored chamber by a short passage which leads into an adjoining hall. This vaulted, oblong shaped hall is illuminated by flickerings of electrical fire which arc between two free-standing pillars at the far end of the chamber. Beyond the pillars you can make out the shadowy entrance to another chamber; it is the only other exit from this hall.</p>
<p>You realize at once that to pass between the pillars could prove to be fatal: the power arcing between them is as great as the lightning storm which is raging in the skies above Xaagon. Yet there may be a way of avoiding contact with this raw power. You notice that the two free-standing pillars do not go all the way to the ceiling&emdash;there is a gap, a little over two feet wide above them.</p>
<choice idref="sect136">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 136</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Quickly you make your way across the hall, zigzaging to dodge pillars, chunks of stone, and the many bodies of Ixiataaga's former undead slave-warriors which are raining down from the shattered stairwell above. Assisted by your Kai Disciplines, eventually you reach the lowest level of the crystal spire where the entrance hall and grand arch open out into the city. You are racing through a torrent of crystal dust towards the grand arch, the main exit, when a massive shockwave shakes the entire edifice. You are within seconds of escaping when, to your horror, you see the walls buckle and the grand arch begin to collapse.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 14 or less, deduct 1 from the number you have picked. If yow <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is 24 or higher, add 1.</p>
+ <p>Quickly you make your way across the hall, <!--ERRTAG-RE-107138-->zigzagging<!--/ERRTAG-RE-107138--> to dodge pillars, chunks of stone, and the many bodies of Ixiataaga's former undead slave-warriors which are raining down from the shattered stairwell above. Assisted by your Kai Disciplines, eventually you reach the lowest level of the crystal spire where the entrance hall and grand arch open out into the city. You are racing through a torrent of crystal dust towards the grand arch, the main exit, when a massive shockwave shakes the entire edifice. You are within seconds of escaping when, to your horror, you see the walls buckle and the grand arch begin to collapse.</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 14 or less, deduct 1 from the number you have picked. If you <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is 24 or higher, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect316">If your total is now 3 or lower, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect193">If it is 4 or higher, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You have taken only a few dozen steps in pursuit of the sickly demonlord and his golden-winged escorts, when your presence is betrayed by the aura of goodly light your body is radiating whilst on this plane of existence. A wave of alarm spreads through the escorts when they detect your aura, and many of them take to the sky. Directed by a vengeful Tagazin, they circle around you and come diving down to attack you with beak and claw.</p>
+ <p>You have taken only a few dozen steps in pursuit of the sickly <!--ERRTAG-RE-109561-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-109561--> and his golden-winged escorts, when your presence is betrayed by the aura of goodly light your body is radiating whilst on this plane of existence. A wave of alarm spreads through the escorts when they detect your aura, and many of them take to the sky. Directed by a vengeful Tagazin, they circle around you and come diving down to attack you with beak and claw.</p>
<combat><enemy>Lavas</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">52</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">52</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect105">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 105</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Drawing on your Kai mastery, you focus on the encroaching mist and detect strange movements in the ultraviolet spectrum of light. You cannot discern exactly what is moving out there, but you are certain of one thing: it is evil and it is drawing ever closer to Fort Azgad.</p>
+ <p>Drawing on your <!--ERRTAG-RE-110397-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-110397-->, you focus on the encroaching mist and detect strange movements in the ultraviolet spectrum of light. You cannot discern exactly what is moving out there, but you are certain of one thing: it is evil and it is drawing ever closer to Fort Azgad.</p>
<p>You warn Captain Lanza and at first he does not believe you. He chuckles, saying that it is not uncommon for new arrivals to imagine they have seen all manner of spectres in the sea mists which swirl around the fort. But then a loud, discordant bell rings out from above, and Lanza's face is transfixed with shock.</p>
- <p><quote>By the gods!</quote> he splutters, <quote>it's the alarm bell&emdash;we're under attack!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>By the gods!</quote> he <!--ERRTAG-RE-111096-->splutters. <quote>It's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111096--> the alarm bell&emdash;we're under attack!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect181"><link-text>Turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>40</title></meta>
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- <p>Upon the instant you strike Tagazin the killing blow, his body shatters into a million frozen pieces which cascade to the ground. The spiked helm drops on top of his pile of smashed remains, crowning them, as if it were a marker fashioned for the demonlord's grave.</p>
+ <p><!--ERRTAG-RE-111431-->At the instant<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111431--> you strike Tagazin the killing blow, his body shatters into a million frozen pieces which cascade to the ground. The spiked helm drops on top of his pile of smashed remains, crowning them, as if it were a marker fashioned for the <!--ERRTAG-RE-111723-->Demonlord's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111723--> grave.</p>
<p>You look skywards to see the second wave of Lavas wheeling away in shocked disarray. They are visibly stunned by your unexpected victory and they flee to the safety of the clouds, fearful of tempting the fate that has befallen Tagazin.</p>
<choice idref="sect164">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 164</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect128">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 128</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You leap over the gunwale, through a blinding wall of flame, and hit the sea feet first. The frigid water is shockingly cold, but your Magnakai Discipline of Nexus protects you from its numbing chill and you are able to surface quickly. Burning chunks of timber and sailcloth rain down all around as you strike out towards a flight of stone steps that rise out of the sea to the top of the quay.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, your escape from the blazing ice-boat does not go unnoticed. Upon reaching the steps you are met by a dozen skeletal warriors who are determined to slay you before you can haul yourself out of the icy water.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Ixian undead</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">41</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">46</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-113672-->Ixian Undead<!--/ERRTAG-RE-113672--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">41</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">46</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast. Also, because you are still in the icy water, you must reduce your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 5 for the duration of this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect109">If you win this fight, <link-text>turn to 109</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You draw your weapon and lash out with blinding speed, striking dozens of blows in a matter of seconds, in order to save yourself from these chittering horrors.</p>
<combat><enemy>Dentaag</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">51</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>These beings are immune to-all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
+ <p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
<choice idref="sect149">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 149</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>46</title></meta>
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- <p>The metal door of this cell is sheathed with ice and there is no visible means of opening it only a hexagonal-shaped keyhole. You crouch down, so that your face is level with the keyhole, then you form your lips into an O-shape in readiness to utter the power word Battlespell you once learned from Lord Rimoah. The instant the spell-thoughts focus in your mind, you project the power word&emdash;Gloar!&emdash;at the keyhole.</p>
+ <p>The metal door of this cell is sheathed with ice and there is no visible means of opening it only a hexagonal-shaped keyhole. You crouch down, so that your face is level with the keyhole, then you form your lips into an O-shape in readiness to utter the power word <!--ERRTAG-RE-118529-->battle-spell<!--/ERRTAG-RE-118529--> you once learned from Lord Rimoah. The instant the spell-thoughts focus in your mind, you project the <!--ERRTAG-RE-118714-->power word <spell>Gloar!</spell> at<!--/ERRTAG-RE-118714--> the keyhole.</p>
<p>Use of this spell so soon after recovering consciousness costs you 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect174">Adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly before <link-text>turning to 174</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>48</title></meta>
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- <p>As you strike down the last of your skeletal foes, you hear Captain Lanza's stirring battle cry ring out above the noise of the fighting: <quote>For Lencia and the House of Sarnac!</quote> Despite the odds, he and his men have beaten back the enemy and are now within a stone's throw of the quay. You rush to the end of the street and join them at a small flag-stoned square, close to the harbour wall.</p>
+ <p>As you strike down the last of your skeletal foes, you hear Captain Lanza's stirring <!--ERRTAG-RE-120076-->battle-cry<!--/ERRTAG-RE-120076--> ring out above the noise of the fighting: <quote>For Lencia and the House of Sarnac!</quote> Despite the odds, he and his men have beaten back the enemy and are now within a stone's throw of the quay. You rush to the end of the street and join them at a small flagstoned square, close to the harbour wall.</p>
<p><quote>Captain&emdash;we must save the ice-boat!</quote> you shout, pointing to the ship which is being attacked by the skeleton horde. <quote>Indeed we must,</quote> he replies, dourly. He orders a handful of his men to form a protective wall around you and, the moment their shields lock together, you move with them towards the ice-boat.</p>
<p>Twenty yards from the quayside, you break away from the wall and sprint towards the ship's gangplank. You are halfway along the plank when you find yourself confronted by a wedge of skeletal warriors, armed with crude axes and swords. You leap into their midst, striking them down with blurring speed and deadly accuracy. But as the last one falls, its corpse-like body almost severed at the waist, you hear a noise behind you which makes you spin around in fearful expectation.</p>
<choice idref="sect78"><link-text>Turn to 78</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The instant you twist the key in the lock, a stunning jolt of raw electrical power runs up your arm and across your chest. The sudden pain makes you cry out in shocked surprise and desperately you attempt to let go of the key. But it is no use&emdash;the current holds you firmly in its agonizing grip: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Then you hear approaching footsteps and frantically you redouble your efforts to free your pain-numbed fingers from the electrified key. A troop of a dozen undead warriors appear on the landing and, upon seeing you, they come rushing forwards with swords drawn.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Ixian undead</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">47</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-122808-->Ixian Undead<!--/ERRTAG-RE-122808--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">47</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Due to your painful predicament, you must reduce your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 8 points for the duration of this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect103">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 103</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The moment you step into the light, a wave of acute pain washes through your body as the curtain of shimmering radiance swallows you up. You writhe in agony as gravity releases its hold on your body, and you feel yourself begin to rise: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>You are on the threshold of unconsciousness when suddenly the light fades and you find yourself kneeling on a floor of black crystal, staring at the reflection of your pain-wracked face in its highly-polished surface. Wearily you raise your aching head and see, to your horror, a trio of undead creatures scurrying towards you from an open archway. They have barbed tridents clasped in their corpse-green hands, held raised in readiness to pin you to the floor.</p>
- <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a <!--ERRTAG-RE-125276-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125276-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect96">If you possess Kai-surge, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect64">If you cannot, or if you choose not to use either of the above, then <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>53</title></meta>
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- <p>You cast the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Strength&emdash;upon yourself and, within seconds, your body surges with new-found energy. You increase your pace until you are running at three times your previous speed. Within a matter of seconds you close upon Tagazin, your weapon drawn in preparation to strike at him as you pass by, but the demonlord sees you gaining on him and he stops to block your path. He is weaker than before, but he has lost none of his devilish cunning.</p>
+ <p>You cast the <!--ERRTAG-RE-125862-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Strength</spell> upon<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125862--> yourself and, within seconds, your body surges with <!--ERRTAG-RE-125957-->newfound<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125957--> energy. You increase your pace until you are running at three times your previous speed. Within a matter of seconds you close upon Tagazin, your weapon drawn in preparation to strike at him as you pass by, but the <!--ERRTAG-RE-126227-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-126227--> sees you gaining on him and he stops to block your path. He is weaker than before, but he has lost none of his devilish cunning.</p>
<p>As you come to within striking distance, suddenly he leaps at your chest and brings you crashing to the loamy ground.</p>
<combat><enemy>Demonlord Tagazin (injured)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Conduct this combat for two rounds only.</p>
<meta><title>54</title></meta>
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- <p>As you reach out your hand towards the silvery rod, you suddenly hesitate your Kai sixth sense is warning you of imminent danger.</p>
+ <p>As you reach out your hand towards the silvery rod, you suddenly hesitate your Kai <!--ERRTAG-RE-127225-->Sixth Sense<!--/ERRTAG-RE-127225--> is warning you of imminent danger.</p>
<choice idref="sect262">If you possess the Grand Master Discipline of Telegnosis, <link-text>turn to 262</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect25">If you do not possess this Discipline, <link-text>turn to 25</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you hurry away from the cave mouth, you look back over your shoulder to see the Ixian Mhagani illuminated momentarily by a flash of lightning. It fills the entrance to the cave, and it is howling with glee at having successfully defended its evil-smelling lair.</p>
- <p>Denied shelter in the cave, you return to the bottom of the pass and seek cover among the circle of rocks which lie embedded in the ice on the southern face. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening Crack! which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
+ <p>Denied shelter in the cave, you return to the bottom of the pass and seek cover among the circle of rocks which lie embedded in the ice on the southern face. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening <!--ERRTAG-RE-128759--><onomatopoeia>crack!</onomatopoeia><!--/ERRTAG-RE-128759--> which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
<p>Galvanized into action, you turn and run from this deadly white wall of destruction. It is almost upon you when you see a low shelf of rock near the base of the pass, and desperately you dive for cover beneath it.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Nexus, you may add another 2.</p>
<choice idref="sect99">If your total score is now 5 or lower, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Banedon tosses the box back on to the cluttered shelf and continues with his briefing. Having satisfied himself that you have adequate protection, he turns his attention to your weapons.</p>
- <p><quote>It concerns me greatly that so little is known of Xaagon the Deathlord's city. There is no way of knowing what unholy breed of creature awaits you there. It seems that you can be confident of only one thing, Lone Wolf: whoever or whatever inhabits that dreadful place will surely be hostile to your presence. If you are to defeat the Deathlord of Ixia and his minions you will need a weapon of exceptional power a weapon capable of destroying that which is already dead.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It concerns me greatly that so little is known of Xaagon the Deathlord's city. There is no way of knowing what unholy breed of creature awaits you there. It seems that you can be confident of only one thing, Lone Wolf: whoever or whatever inhabits that dreadful place will surely be hostile to your presence. If you are to defeat the Deathlord of Ixia and his <!--ERRTAG-RE-130610-->minions, you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-130610--> will need a weapon of exceptional power&emdash;a weapon capable of destroying that which is already dead.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect339">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect220">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With a jolt that leaves you gasping for breath, you hit the gluey surface of a stinking subterranean bog and sink in up to your neck. In the eerie half-light you can see the chaos horde above you, clustered around the edge of the square opening through which you fell. They are like excited spectators at a pit fight waiting for combat to begin.</p>
<p>Suddenly you sense movement in the slime something is brushing past your left thigh. You struggle to move but, in doing so, you cause your body to sink deeper into the mire.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect15">If you possess Telegnosis, and have reached the rank of <!--ERRTAG-RE-133768-->Sun Lord or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-133768-->, <link-text>turn to 15</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect176">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 176</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect15">If you possess Telegnosis, and have reached the rank of Sun Lord, or higher, <link-text>turn to 15</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect337">If you possess Animal Mastery, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 337</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect27">If you cannot, or choose not to use any of the above Disciplines, <link-text>turn instead to 27</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Using the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Sense Evil&emdash;you focus on the encroaching mist and detect a strange presence. You cannot discern exactly what is, moving out there, but you are certain of one thing: it is evil and it is drawing ever closer to Fort Azgad.</p>
+ <p>Using the <!--ERRTAG-RE-135239-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Sense Evil</spell> you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135239--> focus on the encroaching mist and detect a strange presence. You cannot discern exactly what is, moving out there, but you are certain of one thing: it is evil and it is drawing ever closer to Fort Azgad.</p>
<p>You warn Captain Lanza and at first he does not believe you. He chuckles, saying that it is not uncommon for new arrivals to imagine they have seen all manner of spectres in the sea mists which swirl around the fort. But then a loud, discordant bell rings out from above, and Lanza's face is transfixed with shock.</p>
- <p><quote>By the gods!</quote> he splutters, <quote>it's the alarm bell we're under attack!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>By the <!--ERRTAG-RE-135979-->Gods<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135979-->!</quote> <!--ERRTAG-RE-136066-->he splutters. <quote>It's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136066--> the alarm bell&emdash;we're under attack!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect181"><link-text>Turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>62</title></meta>
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- <p>You hurry across the chamber, zigzagging to dodge pillars, chunks of stone, and the many bodies of Ixiataaga's former undead slave-warriors which are raining down from the upper levels of the crystal spire. Aided by your Kai mastery, eventually you reach the lowest level of the spire where the entrance hall and grand arch open out into the city. You are racing through a torrent of crystal dust towards the grand arch, the main exit, when a massive shockwave runs through the entire building. You are within seconds of escaping when, to your horror, you see the walls buckle and the grand arch begin to collapse.</p>
+ <p>You hurry across the chamber, zigzagging to dodge pillars, chunks of stone, and the many bodies of Ixiataaga's former undead slave-warriors which are raining down from the upper levels of the crystal spire. Aided by your <!--ERRTAG-RE-136622-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136622-->, eventually you reach the lowest level of the spire where the entrance hall and grand arch open out into the city. You are racing through a torrent of crystal dust towards the grand arch, the main exit, when a massive shockwave runs through the entire building. You are within seconds of escaping when, to your horror, you see the walls buckle and the grand arch begin to collapse.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 10 or less, deduct 1 from the number you have picked. If your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is 20 or higher, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect316">If your total is now 3 or lower, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect193">If it is 4 or higher, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You leap over the broken bodies of the Drakkarim guards and rush to the door. To your relief you discover it to be unlocked, and when you push upon the surface of this great grey slab of metal, it creaks open to reveal your weapons and equipment stacked haphazardly upon a stone table in the middle of a small chamber.</p>
- <p>Carefully you check your belongings and discover that they are mostly intact. However, all of your Gold Crowns, plus two items from your Backpack are missing. Erase all of the Gold Crowns from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and cross off the first two items recorded on your list of Backpack items.</p>
+ <p>Carefully you check your belongings and discover that they are mostly intact. However, all of your Gold Crowns, plus two items from your Backpack are missing. Erase all of the Gold Crowns from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and cross off the first two items recorded on your list of <!--ERRTAG-RE-138321-->Backpack Items<!--/ERRTAG-RE-138321-->.</p>
<choice idref="sect204">If you wish to stay and search this chamber further, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect34">If you choose to leave the chamber, <link-text>turn to 34</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You throw out your arms in a desperate attempt to arrest your fall, but it does you no good. You hit the sea face-first and slam your head and left shoulder against a ridge of solid ice that lies submerged just a few inches below the slushy surface: lose 6 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>The frigid water is shockingly cold but you are oblivious to its numbing chill. Your Magnakai skill of, Nexus, and the concussion which you have sustained due to the fall, account for that. Stunned and helpless, it is only the speedy action of the crew which saves you from being crushed between the hull of the ship and the harsh, unyielding ice. With a noose of oiled rope, a couple of crewmen swiftly retrieve you from the sea and haul you back on to the deck. Dazed but undaunted, you free yourself from the rope and scramble back to the prow.</p>
- <p><quote>Hard a-port!</quote> you yell, waving frantically to the helmsman. He responds immediately, and within a few minutes the ship is free of the ice-bank and safe in deep water.</p>
+ <p>The frigid water is shockingly cold but you are oblivious to its numbing chill. Your Magnakai skill of Nexus, and the concussion which you have sustained due to the fall, account for that. Stunned and helpless, it is only the speedy action of the crew which saves you from being crushed between the hull of the ship and the harsh, unyielding ice. With a noose of oiled rope, a couple of crewmen swiftly retrieve you from the sea and haul you back on to the deck. Dazed but undaunted, you free yourself from the rope and scramble back to the prow.</p>
+ <p><quote><!--ERRTAG-RE-141180-->Hard aport!<!--/ERRTAG-RE-141180--></quote> you yell, waving frantically to the helmsman. He responds immediately, and within a few minutes the ship is free of the ice-bank and safe in deep water.</p>
<p>Some of the crew, clearly terrified by the collision and the subsequent sight of you falling overboard, are cowering along the ship's rail like frightened puppies. They stare up at the encroaching walls of ice, their eyes full of fear as they pray feverishly to the Goddess Ishir to save their souls. Then, almost without any warning, the snowy wind abates and the ship emerges from the iceberg fjord into the open waters of the Tozaz Sea. As one, the crew give a hearty cheer, relieved that their ordeal has at last come to an end. One man pulls the cork from a bottle of black rum which he has been keeping for a special occasion. He takes a mighty swig, then hands the frosted bottle to you. Just as you are about to take a swallow, unexpectedly you hear the helmsman's voice echoing along the deck: <quote>Ship ahoy!</quote></p>
<p>Fear returns to tie a knot in your stomach as you turn and focus your eagle eyes upon the distant vessel.</p>
<choice idref="sect195"><link-text>Turn to 195</link-text>.</choice>
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- <combat><enemy>Chaos horde</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-143354-->Chaos-horde<!--/ERRTAG-RE-143354--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Unless you have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, you must reduce your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 4 for the duration of this combat, due to your disadvantageous position.</p>
<choice idref="sect82">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 82</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you strike a killing blow deep into the Gybia's frightful maw, it gives vent to a deafening cry. For a few moments it thrashes wildly, then, amidst a cloud of its vile green blood, it sinks slowly to the bottom of the lake.</p>
<p>Aching mentally and physically from the fatigue of your underwater combat, you swim towards the shallows and stagger out of the icy water. Some boulders, which lie embedded along the shore, offer you a hiding place while you recover your strength. As your vitality returns, you find to your dismay that during your fight with the Gybia you lost all but three items from your Backpack.</p>
- <p>Erase all of your Backpack items with the exception of those which you have recorded in spaces 4, 5, and 6 on your Backpack Items list.</p>
+ <p>Erase <!--ERRTAG-RE-144645-->all of your Backpack Items<!--/ERRTAG-RE-144645--> with the exception of those which you have recorded in spaces 4, 5, and 6 on your Backpack Items list.</p>
<choice idref="sect304">To continue, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>70</title></meta>
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- <p>The moment you deal the Ziog the coup de grace it collapses to the deck and crumbles like ancient parchment. An inhuman cry arises from the skeleton horde that is grouped on the quay. They come charging down the gangplank towards you, as if hungry for vengeance. You strike the plank a mighty blow, splitting the timber cleanly in two. Both sections collapse, dumping the onrushing skeletons unceremoniously into the harbour's freezing water.</p>
+ <p>The moment you deal the Ziog the <foreign>coup de grâce</foreign> it collapses to the deck and crumbles like ancient parchment. An inhuman cry arises from the skeleton horde that is grouped on the quay. They come charging down the gangplank towards you, as if hungry for vengeance. You strike the plank a mighty blow, splitting the timber cleanly in two. Both sections collapse, dumping the onrushing skeletons unceremoniously into the harbour's freezing water.</p>
<choice idref="sect88">If you now wish to examine the Ziog's remains, <link-text>turn to 88</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect329">If you do not wish to approach the Ziog's body, <link-text>turn to 329</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>72</title></meta>
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- <p>You dive aside from the onrushing demonlord but your reactions are too slow to avoid being hit. He catches you with the tip of his spiked helm and you feel an agonizing pain shoot through your body. Then an explosion of white-hot fire obliterates your senses and, in a terrifying instant, the light that is your life is snuffed out.</p>
+ <p>You dive aside from the onrushing <!--ERRTAG-RE-147920-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-147920--> but your reactions are too slow to avoid being hit. He catches you with the tip of his spiked helm and you feel an agonizing pain shoot through your body. Then an explosion of white-hot fire obliterates your senses and, in a terrifying instant, the light that is your life is snuffed out.</p>
<p>Tragically, you have fallen victim to a helm of power, forged and fashioned by the Dark God Naar himself. Sadly your life and your quest end here on the Plane of Darkness.</p>
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<p>You unsheathe your weapon and carefully work its tip under the lip of the lockplate in an attempt to prise it open. It is a difficult and delicate procedure, made all the more unnerving by the sound of marching footsteps in the dark distance behind you: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>After several fretful minutes you succeed in lifting off the covering plate, but doing so does not release the lock: the door is still firmly shut. In order to open it you must manually disengage the locking mechanism.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Bulkhead door</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">40</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-150483-->Bulkhead Door<!--/ERRTAG-RE-150483--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">40</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Conduct a combat in the usual manner. Any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by yourself result from fatigue at having to pick the lock with your bare hands.</p>
<choice idref="sect327">When you have reduced the door's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> total to zero, <link-text>turn to 327</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>75</title></meta>
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- <p>You raise your weapon and leap forward to strike a pre-emptive blow at the advancing demonlord. The force of your strike would have decapitated any normal creature made of flesh and blood, but Tagazin is no such creature. A splash of bluish-white sparks explode at the point of impact and, to your horror, your weapon disintegrates to dust in your hand (delete this weapon from your Weapons List).</p>
- <p>Snickering evilly, the demonlord springs forward to rake you with his razor-sharp claws.</p>
+ <p>You raise your weapon and leap forward to strike a pre-emptive blow at the advancing <!--ERRTAG-RA-151246-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RA-151246-->. The force of your strike would have decapitated any normal creature made of flesh and blood, but Tagazin is no such creature. A splash of bluish-white sparks explode at the point of impact and, to your horror, your weapon disintegrates to dust in your hand (<!--ERRTAG-RE-151571-->delete this Weapon<!--/ERRTAG-RE-151571--> from your Weapons List).</p>
+ <p>Snickering evilly, the <!--ERRTAG-RA-151246-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RA-151246--> springs forward to rake you with his razor-sharp claws.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Now, unless you possess the Discipline of Deliverance, double the number you have chosen (in this instance, 0 = 10). The resultant total equals the number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by you in this deadly attack.</p>
<choice idref="sect183">If you survive Tagazin's initial attack, make the appropriate changes to your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score and <link-text>turn to 183</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Hurriedly you extricate yourself from the fighting and take cover in the doorway of a nearby hut. The heavy wooden door is hanging off its hinges, and you can tell from the number of sacks, barrels and boxes that are stacked inside that this hut is a food store. Through a window on the far side of the hut, you see the Lencian ice-boat. A score of undead have clambered aboard the vessel and it is clear by their actions that they intend to destroy and sink it.</p>
- <p>Determined to put a stop to their plan you race into the hut, squeeze yourself through its solitary window, and then run headlong towards the stricken ship. You are halfway along the gangplank when you find yourself confronted by a wedge of skeletal warriors, each armed with a crude axe or sword. You leap into their midst, striking them down with blurring speed and deadly accuracy. But, as the last one falls, its corpse-like body almost severed at the waist, you hear a noise behind you which makes you spin around in fearful expectation.</p>
+ <p>Determined to put a stop to their <!--ERRTAG-RE-152987-->plan, you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-152987--> race into the hut, squeeze yourself through its solitary window, and then run headlong towards the stricken ship. You are halfway along the gangplank when you find yourself confronted by a wedge of skeletal warriors, each armed with a crude axe or sword. You leap into their midst, striking them down with blurring speed and deadly accuracy. But, as the last one falls, its corpse-like body almost severed at the waist, you hear a noise behind you which makes you spin around in fearful expectation.</p>
<choice idref="sect78"><link-text>Turn to 78</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>79</title></meta>
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- <p>As you land your final blow and despatch the last of these mouldering foes, you make to leave by the stairs. But you are halted in your tracks when your sixth sense warns that more undead are about to descend into the hold at any moment. Cursing your luck, you turn and run towards the stern section where you hide behind the ship's rudder. More undead enter the hold, yet they ignore the broken bodies of those you have just fought and make only a cursory search. As you watch them climbing the stairs you breathe a silent sigh of relief.</p>
+ <p>As you land your final blow and <!--ERRTAG-RE-156436-->dispatch<!--/ERRTAG-RE-156436--> the last of these mouldering foes, you make to leave by the stairs. But you are halted in your tracks when your <!--ERRTAG-RE-156560-->Sixth Sense<!--/ERRTAG-RE-156560--> warns that more undead are about to descend into the hold at any moment. Cursing your luck, you turn and run towards the stern section where you hide behind the ship's rudder. More undead enter the hold, yet they ignore the broken bodies of those you have just fought and make only a cursory search. As you watch them climbing the stairs you breathe a silent sigh of relief.</p>
<p>Soon the ship becomes deathly quiet and your mind is filled with concern for the Lencian crewmen&emdash;your Kai senses detect there are no living beings close by.</p>
<choice idref="sect186">If you wish to investigate what is happening up on deck, <link-text>turn to 186</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect314">If you choose to stay hidden here in the hold, <link-text>turn to 314</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>80</title></meta>
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- <p>Squatting upon a plinth of stone arising from out of the floor is a huge, sabre-toothed, jackal-like creature with creamy-coloured skin. Ice sheens on its muscular body and wisps of black smoke curl from its snuffling snout.</p>
+ <p>Squatting upon a plinth of stone arising from out of the floor is a huge, sabre-toothed, jackal-like creature with <!--ERRTAG-RE-157739-->cream-coloured<!--/ERRTAG-RE-157739--> skin. Ice sheens on its muscular body and wisps of black smoke curl from its snuffling snout.</p>
<p><quote>Prepare for death, lowly mortal,</quote> growls this creature, as it steps from the risen plinth. <quote>I, Tagazin, am the deliverer of your destruction!</quote></p>
<p>The unexpected sound of its voice sends a shiver of dread coursing down your spine. Your Kai instincts tell you that this supernatural creature is slave to Ixiataaga&emdash;he is the Deathlord's loyal companion. Venom drips from his bared fangs and murder glows darkly from the depths of his nightmarish eyes as slowly he stalks towards you.</p>
<choice idref="sect254"><link-text>Turn to 254</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Drawing on your knowledge of Old Kingdom magic, you form your lips into an O-shape in readiness to utter a power word. The instant the spell-thoughts coalesce in your mind, you project the word at the door's triple combination lockplate.</p>
<p>The concentrated force of the word at such short range twists and buckles the plate, but it does not release the lock: the door is still firmly shut. In order to open it you must prise away the twisted lockplate and manually disengage the locking mechanism.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Bulkhead door</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">30</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-159182-->Bulkhead Door<!--/ERRTAG-RE-159182--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">30</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Conduct a combat in the usual manner. Any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by yourself result from fatigue at having to pull apart the damaged lock with your bare hands.</p>
<choice idref="sect327">When you have reduced the door's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> total to zero, <link-text>turn to 327</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>King Sarnac dismisses his guardsmen before ushering you, Banedon, Lord Ardan and Captain Prarg, into an adjoining antechamber. An oaken table commands the centre of this opulent room, upon which is spread a detailed map of north-western Magnamund.</p>
<p><quote>In response to Lord Ardan's request, I have made provision for your journey to Ixia, Grand Master,</quote> says the King, as the five of you gather around the map table. <quote>As we speak, a man-o'-war is standing by in Vadera harbour, awaiting my order to set sail. Captain Prarg will accompany you during the first part of your sea voyage to our outpost, which is here on Azgad Island.</quote> King Sarnac points to the map, indicating a remote island near to the Gulf of Konkor.</p>
<p><quote>The garrison on Azgad Island is commanded by Captain Lanza. Word has been sent of your coming, and Lanza has a crew and an ice-boat ready to place at your disposal. They will transport you across the stormy Tozaz Sea and land you on the southern coast of Ixia. From there you must make your way on foot to the city of Xaagon, where you will find the Deathlord and his accursed weapon&emdash;the Deathstaff.</quote></p>
- <p>You study the map and, with growing dismay, you appreciate the difficult voyage which lies ahead. <quote>Very well, sire,</quote> you reply. <quote>I understand how I am to reach Ixia in order to find and defeat the Deathlord, but can you tell me how I am to return once my mission has been accomplished?</quote></p>
+ <p>You study the map and, with growing dismay, you appreciate the difficult voyage which lies ahead. <quote>Very well, sire,</quote> you reply. <quote>I understand how I am to <em>reach</em> Ixia in order to find and defeat the Deathlord, but can you tell me how I am to <em>return</em> once my mission has been accomplished?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect248"><link-text>Turn to 248</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>86</title></meta>
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- <p>Using your
Kai mastery, you cause the glass dome to rise a few inches from the plinth. Quickly you snatch up the key, taking care not to touch either the plinth or the cover hovering above it, then you will the glass dome to descend slowly to its original position. (Record the Onyx Key on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item, which you carry in the pocket of your tunic.)</p>
+ <p>Using your
<!--ERRTAG-RE-163827-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-163827-->, you cause the glass dome to rise a few inches from the plinth. Quickly you snatch up the key, taking care not to touch either the plinth or the cover hovering above it, then you will the glass dome to descend slowly to its original position. (Record the Onyx Key on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item, which you carry in the pocket of your tunic.)</p>
<p>Having obtained the key, you now try it in the door and find that it fits perfectly. You give it a gentle twist, confident that it will unlock this door and allow you entry to whatever lies beyond.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect50">If the number you have picked is 0 or 1, <link-text>turn to 50</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>89</title></meta>
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- <p>You unsheathe your weapon just in time to fend off the creature's initial attack. A flash of lightning briefly illuminates the cave and, for the first time, you see the face of this mysterious beast: the sight is truly chilling to behold. Its mouth is a mass of twisted fangs and from its huge, bear-like body there writhes a score of slimy tentacles, each tipped with a venomous claw. Its reptilian head is domed and at its centre there protrudes a twisted horn, longer than a broadsword.</p>
+ <p>You unsheathe your weapon just in time to fend off the creature's initial attack. A flash of lightning briefly illuminates the cave and, for the first time, you see the face of this mysterious beast: the sight is truly chilling to behold. Its mouth is a mass of twisted fangs and from its huge, bear-like body there writhes a score of slimy tentacles, each tipped with a venomous claw. Its reptilian head is domed and <!--ERRTAG-RE-166240-->from its centre<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166240--> there protrudes a twisted horn, longer than a broadsword.</p>
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<p>The creature retreats a few paces and howls with anger as it prepares to make its second attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Ixian Mhagani</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">40</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">60</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <choice idref="sect56">You may evade the combat with this undead creature at any time after the third round, by <link-text>turning to 56</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect56">You may evade the combat with this undead creature at any time after the third <!--ERRTAG-RE-167148-->round by<!--/ERRTAG-RE-167148--> <link-text>turning to 56</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect16">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 16</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You spin around to see a circular section of the floor disappearing. At the centre of this gaping hole there arises a plinth on which stands the awesome figure of Deathlord Ixiataaga. Jets of flame encircle his robed form, shooting up from the moat which now separates the plinth from the floor of the chamber.</p>
- <p>The cloying stench of decay is overwhelming. As you reel backwards, you see the Deathlord raising a Deathstaff that hums with the terrible power held precariously within its haft. A ghastly laugh issues from his goat-skull face as he levels the evil weapon and directs its tip towards your heart.</p>
+ <p>The cloying stench of decay is overwhelming. As you reel backwards, you see the Deathlord <!--ERRTAG-RE-167909-->raising the Deathstaff<!--/ERRTAG-RE-167909--> that hums with the terrible power held precariously within its haft. A ghastly laugh issues from his goat-skull face as he levels the evil weapon and directs its tip towards your heart.</p>
<choice idref="sect113">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 113</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect296">If you possess the Power Spike, <link-text>turn to 296</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect215">If you possess neither of these Special Items, <link-text>turn to 215</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>92</title></meta>
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- <p>Drawing upon your knowledge of Old Kingdom magic, you whisper the words of the spell&emdash;Invisible Fist&emdash;and extend your right arm towards the approaching beast. You feel a surge of energy leap from your hand and dart towards its torso, connecting with powerful effect. The ghastly creature shrieks in alarm as it is sent tumbling backwards along the gangplank to crash into a group of skeletal warriors massing on the quayside.</p>
+ <p>Drawing upon your knowledge of Old Kingdom magic, you whisper the words of the spell <spell>Invisible Fist</spell> and extend your right arm towards the approaching beast. You feel a surge of energy leap from your hand and dart towards its torso, connecting with powerful effect. The ghastly creature shrieks in alarm as it is sent tumbling backwards along the gangplank to crash into a group of skeletal warriors massing on the quayside.</p>
<p>Before the creature can recover, you leap to your feet and deal the gangplank a mighty blow, splitting it cleanly in two. Both sections collapse and splash into the harbour's freezing water. The creature and its skeletal minions can no longer get aboard the ice-boat but the danger has not diminished. The loathsome creature regains its feet, then it turns its icy rod around and points the blunt end at your head. There is a brilliant flash of light and a guttering ball of flame comes speeding from the base of the rod towards your face. Your reflexes save you&emdash;you dive for cover behind a tool chest and the fireball whistles over your head to explode into the decking. Howling with anger, the creature launches a second fireball, but this one is not aimed at you&emdash;it is targeted at the ice-boat's waterline. You feel the deck shudder and see tongues of fire leaping up all around. They spread with unnatural speed and within seconds you are engulfed by roaring flames.</p>
<choice idref="sect42">If you wish to escape from this burning ice-boat by jumping into the harbour, <link-text>turn to 42</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect201">If you wish to attempt to reach the quayside by swinging from the rigging, <link-text>turn to 201</link-text>.</choice>
<combat><enemy>3 Kajarda</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">48</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">42</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
<choice idref="sect32">If you win this combat in six rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
- <p>If you win the fight in seven rounds or more, turh to 213.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect213">If you win the fight in seven rounds or more, <link-text>turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>101</title></meta>
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- <p>You show Banedon your korlinium scabbard and tell him how you came by it. The seemingly plain belt and scabbard were given to you several years ago by Lord Rimoah, for a similar purpose&emdash;to conceal the power of the Sommerswerd from the Darklords of Helgedad.</p>
+ <p>You show Banedon your <!--ERRTAG-RE-178944-->Korlinium Scabbard<!--/ERRTAG-RE-178944--> and tell him how you came by it. The seemingly plain belt and scabbard were given to you several years ago by Lord Rimoah, for a similar purpose&emdash;to conceal the power of the Sommerswerd from the Darklords of Helgedad.</p>
<p><quote>I trust it will serve you just as well in Ixia,</quote> says Banedon, nodding his approval.</p>
<choice idref="sect22"><link-text>Turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The moment you destroy the last undead warrior, the agonizing current which holds you captive suddenly disappears. You stagger away from the door, cradling your blistered hand which trails alarming wisps of blue smoke. Gritting your teeth against the pain, you draw on your Kai healing skills to repair the damage to your fingers and arm.</p>
<p>When you have recovered sufficiently to go on, you return to the door to find that it is no longer closed. The lock has opened, although there is now no trace of the Onyx Key (erase this from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>).</p>
<p>You push open the door carefully and enter a chamber composed entirely of polished black crystal, where you see myriad images of yourself trailing away into infinity within the mirror-smooth walls. At first you see only your own reflections, but when you cast your gaze around this eerie chamber you realize that you are not alone. Standing guard at an open archway are a trio of undead creatures, the like of which you have never encountered before. They are armed with barbed tridents which they hold loosely in their corpse-green hands. Suddenly they become aware of your presence and come scurrying forwards, their tridents raised in readiness to pin you to the wall.</p>
- <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a <!--ERRTAG-RE-181803-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RE-181803-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect64">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You hit the snow and roll beneath the ice-shelf barely seconds before the leading edge of the avalanche comes roaring down. Tons of rock and ice engulf your shelter, but miraculously it does not collapse under the incredible weight.</p>
- <p>When at last the terrible roaring ceases, you count yourself fortunate still to be alive. Buried beneath countless tons of snow, you begin the slow and laborious process of digging yourself out of this icy tomb.</p>
+ <p>When at last the terrible roaring ceases, you count yourself fortunate <!--ERRTAG-RE-182574-->to still be<!--/ERRTAG-RE-182574--> alive. Buried beneath countless tons of snow, you begin the slow and laborious process of digging yourself out of this icy tomb.</p>
<choice idref="sect179"><link-text>Turn to 179</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>105</title></meta>
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- <p>As you slay the last of these golden-winged horrors, their torn bodies dissolve into a hot, steamy vapour which is carried away on a foul breeze. The few Lavas that remained with Tagazin, having seen what has befallen their comrades, now abandon the demonlord to his fate. Tagazin curses their apparent cowardice as they take to the air and speed away.</p>
- <p>For a moment you stare at the demonlord and he returns your gaze; his bitter hatred of you burns brightly in his supernatural eyes. Then he turns and drives himself on towards the Shadow Gate. You give chase, determined to stop him, but you slow your pace when suddenly you see a wide rent appearing in the sky high above. Through a tear in the clouds you see a new host of Lavas come swooping down.</p>
- <choice idref="sect272">If you possess Grand Huntmasterv, <link-text>turn to 272</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>As you slay the last of these golden-winged horrors, their torn bodies dissolve into a hot, steamy vapour which is carried away on a foul breeze. The few Lavas that remained with Tagazin, having seen what has befallen their comrades, now abandon the <!--ERRTAG-RA-183228-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RA-183228--> to his fate. Tagazin curses their apparent cowardice as they take to the air and speed away.</p>
+ <p>For a moment you stare at the <!--ERRTAG-RA-183228-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RA-183228--> and he returns your gaze; his bitter hatred of you burns brightly in his supernatural eyes. Then he turns and drives himself on towards the Shadow Gate. You give chase, determined to stop him, but you slow your pace when suddenly you see a wide rent appearing in the sky high above. Through a tear in the clouds you see a new host of Lavas come swooping down.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect272">If you possess Grand Huntmastery, <link-text>turn to 272</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect241">If you do not possess this Discipline, <link-text>turn to 241</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>106</title></meta>
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- <p>The corridor gradually ascends to a high galley which overlooks a chamber two storeys deep. A dozen undead slaves clad in silvery robes are busy attending to a vast machine constructed of quartz-like crystal and black metal. Through holes in its side they probe and manipulate long glassy rods which reach into the machine's core. From these holes there radiates a brilliant, ghostly light.</p>
- <choice idref="sect313">If you possess Grand Huntmastery, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, or higher, <link-text>turn to 313</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>The corridor gradually ascends to a high <!--ERRTAG-RE-184244-->gallery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-184244--> which overlooks a chamber two storeys deep. A dozen undead slaves clad in silvery robes are busy attending to a vast machine constructed of quartz-like crystal and black metal. Through holes in its side they probe and manipulate long glassy rods which reach into the machine's core. From these holes there radiates a brilliant, ghostly light.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect313">If you possess Grand Huntmastery, and have attained the Kai rank of <!--ERRTAG-RE-184763-->Sun Lord or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-184763-->, <link-text>turn to 313</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect127">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 127</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You see that the Deathstaff is no longer vibrating with power. You sense that Ixiataaga has expended all of its unholy energy in one massive burst, in the hope of destroying you quickly and utterly. It will be several minutes before the Deathstaff recoups its dark powers&emdash;you must act swiftly if you are to turn this to your advantage. You raise the Power Spike and shout: <quote>For Sommerlund and the Kai!</quote></p>
- <p>Then, with a single mighty leap, you traverse the fiery moat and land on the plinth within an arm's length of the Deathlord's foul form. Your brave and bold action takes Ixiataaga aback, but he quickly recovers and, with unnervering speed, he spins around to counter your attack.</p>
+ <p>Then, with a single mighty leap, you traverse the fiery moat and land on the plinth within an arm's length of the Deathlord's foul form. Your brave and bold action takes Ixiataaga aback, but he quickly recovers and, with <!--ERRTAG-RE-186556-->unnerving<!--/ERRTAG-RE-186556--> speed, he spins around to counter your attack.</p>
<choice idref="sect77"><link-text>Turn to 77</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>109</title></meta>
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- <p>As the last skeleton warrior falls to your lightning swift blows, you drag yourself out of the freezing water, across the bony bodies of those you have valiantly defeated, and stumble up the steps to the top of quay. You are met by Captain Lanza and his men, all of whom are clearly amazed that you are still alive.</p>
+ <p>As the last skeleton warrior falls to your <!--ERRTAG-RE-186923-->lightning-swift<!--/ERRTAG-RE-186923--> blows, you drag yourself out of the freezing water, across the bony bodies of those you have valiantly defeated, and stumble up the steps to the top of quay. You are met by Captain Lanza and his men, all of whom are clearly amazed that you are still alive.</p>
<p><quote>We have this enemy beaten,</quote> yells Lanza. <quote>We've slain more than half their number and the rest have their backs to the sea. Will you help us finish the job, Grand Master?</quote></p>
<p><quote>Gladly,</quote> you reply. <quote>For Kai and Ishir, we'll send them all to meet their unholy maker!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect340"><link-text>Turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>110</title></meta>
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- <p>You tug the Sommerswerd from its scabbard and a vibrant golden light erupts along the full length of its divinely-crafted blade. For the first time you see clearly the mysterious creature illuminated by the glow of your sword: the sight is chilling to behold. Its mouth is a mass of twisted fangs and from its huge, bear-like body there writhes a score of slimy tentacles, each tipped with a venomous claw. Its reptilian head is domed and at its centre there protrudes a twisted horn, longer than a broadsword.</p>
+ <p>You tug the Sommerswerd from its scabbard and a vibrant golden light erupts along the full length of its divinely-crafted blade. For the first time you see clearly the mysterious creature illuminated by the glow of your sword: the sight is chilling to behold. Its mouth is a mass of twisted fangs and from its huge, bear-like body there writhes a score of slimy tentacles, each tipped with a venomous claw. Its reptilian head is domed and <!--ERRTAG-RE-188251-->from its centre<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188251--> there protrudes a twisted horn, longer than a broadsword.</p>
<p>As the goodly light of the Sommerswerd washes over its ghastly face, it ceases to advance and gives vent to a loud gibbering howl of fear. You seize the advantage and strike out at its throat with the tip of the sun-sword.</p>
<combat><enemy>Ixian Mhagani</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">60</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>Ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you may sustain during the first two rounds of combat. Also, remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.</p>
- <choice idref="sect56">You may evade the combat at any time after the third round, by <link-text>turning to 56</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>Ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you may sustain during the first two rounds of combat. Also, remember to apply all the appropriate <!--ERRTAG-RE-188994-->bonuses<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188994--> whilst using the Sommerswerd against this undead enemy.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect56">You may evade the combat at any time after the <!--ERRTAG-RE-189144-->third round by<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189144--> <link-text>turning to 56</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect16">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 16</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>111</title></meta>
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- <p>You will yourself to rise once more and slowly you return to the edge of the shaft, but your strength is waning and it is now impossible for you simultaneously to fight and maintain this spell.</p>
- <p><quote>For Sommerlund and the Kai!</quote> you shout, and leap among the monstrous chaos-creatures crowding the stairs, lashing out in a wide arc as your feet touch down on the slimy steps. Gleefully, the unnatural horde close in around you for the kill.</p>
+ <p>You will yourself to rise once more and slowly you return to the edge of the shaft, but your strength is waning and it is now impossible for you <!--ERRTAG-RE-189640-->to simultaneously fight<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189640--> and maintain this spell.</p>
+ <p><quote>For Sommerlund and the Kai!</quote> you shout, and leap among the monstrous <!--ERRTAG-RE-189825-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189825--> crowding the stairs, lashing out in a wide arc as your feet touch down on the slimy steps. Gleefully, the unnatural horde close in around you for the kill.</p>
<combat><enemy>Chaos-horde</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">46</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
<choice idref="sect263">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 263</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>112</title></meta>
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- <p>The metal door is sheathed with ice and there is no handle visible&emdash;only a hexagonal-shaped keyhole. You utter the words of the Brotherhood spell Lightning Hand and point your index finger at this keyhole. A tingling sensation runs along your arm, culminating in a burst of blue-white energy which arcs from your fingertip to the lock.</p>
+ <p>The metal door is sheathed with ice and there is no handle visible&emdash;only a hexagonal-shaped keyhole. You utter the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-188989-->Brotherhood Spell<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188989--> <spell>Lightning Hand</spell> and point your index finger at this keyhole. A tingling sensation runs along your arm, culminating in a burst of blue-white energy which arcs from your fingertip to the lock.</p>
<p>Use of this spell so soon after recovering consciousness costs you 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect174">Adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly before <link-text>turning to 174</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Abruptly the ghastly laughter ceases, as if the Deathlord has seen something which has shaken his arrogant confidence in his own invincibility. Your senses tell you that it is the Sommerswerd&emdash;he has recognized that you possess one of the few weapons capable of destroying him. It is a realization that shocks him to the core.</p>
<p>You move forwards, eager to exploit your advantage, but the Deathlord reacts swiftly. He utters a guttural sound and, in the next instant, a massive bolt of energy shoots from the tip of the Deathstaff and comes speeding towards your chest.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of Kai rank you have attained, above that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of Kai rank you have <!--ERRTAG-RE-192076-->attained above<!--/ERRTAG-RE-192076--> that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect178">If your total score is now 2 or less, <link-text>turn to 178</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect47">If it is 3&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect280">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>116</title></meta>
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- <p>Despite your prayers, your Kai senses tell you that you have indeed been seen by the creature on the jetty. Then you hear something which sends a shiver of fear racing down your spine; it is the dull, muffled noise of an underwater gate being winched open. You suspect that the undead have released a predator into the lake and, a few moments later, your Kai sixth sense confirms your fear.</p>
+ <p>Despite your prayers, your Kai senses tell you that you have indeed been seen by the creature on the jetty. Then you hear something which sends a shiver of fear racing down your spine; it is the dull, muffled noise of an underwater gate being winched open. You suspect that the undead have released a predator into the lake and, a few moments later, your <!--ERRTAG-RE-194896-->Kai Sixth Sense<!--/ERRTAG-RE-194896--> confirms your fear.</p>
<choice idref="sect348">If you wish to turn around and swim back towards the jetty, <link-text>turn to 348</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect21">If you choose to continue swimming towards the shore, <link-text>turn to 21</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>117</title></meta>
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- <p>Lanza is a stocky, hard-nosed soldier whose leathery, frost-bitten face bears living testimony to the five years he has spent as commander of this bleak, godforsaken outpost. His posting here had been his punishment for a drunken brawl in a Vadera tavern in which he had killed, albeit in self-defence, the brutish elder son of Haglar, the mayor of the city. At his court martial he had been allowed to choose his fate&emdash;command of the notorious Azgad Island garrison, or death by hanging. Lanza readily admits that there have been times when he has felt that he made the wrong choice.</p>
+ <p>Lanza is a stocky, hard-nosed soldier whose leathery, frost-bitten face bears living testimony to the five years he has spent as commander of this bleak, godforsaken outpost. His posting here had been his punishment for a drunken brawl in a Vadera tavern in which he had killed, albeit in self-defence, the brutish elder son of Haglar, the mayor of the city. At his <!--ERRTAG-RE-195749-->court-martial<!--/ERRTAG-RE-195749--> he had been allowed to choose his fate&emdash;command of the notorious Azgad Island garrison, or death by hanging. Lanza readily admits that there have been times when he has felt that he made the wrong choice.</p>
<p>Lanza's private quarters comprise a sparsely-furnished chamber near the top of the watchtower. You warm yourself in front of an open grate and listen as he and Prarg discuss your onward passage to Ixia aboard the garrison's ice-boat. At length, Lanza voices his fears about recent sightings at sea&emdash;strange craft which sail beneath the waves and ships crewed by the living dead. As you listen to his chilling account, you look out through the chamber's slit window at an icy mist which is creeping in from the north. It swirls knee-deep around the watchtower and the harbour wall.</p>
<choice idref="sect39">If you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery and have reached the rank of Sun Lord (or higher), <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect61">If you possess Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 61</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>118</title></meta>
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- <p>The grim-faced undead conduct a thorough search of the hold, passing many times within inches of where you are hiding, yet they fail to find you. Your Kai mastery of Assimilance keeps you safe from detection. As you wait patiently for them to leave the hold, your thoughts turn to the Lencian crewmen. The sound of fighting on the deck above has long ceased and you are fearful that the crew may have been slain by these merciless enemies.</p>
+ <p>The grim-faced undead conduct a thorough search of the hold, passing many times within inches of where you are hiding, yet they fail to find you. Your <!--ERRTAG-RE-197377-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-197377--> of Assimilance keeps you safe from detection. As you wait patiently for them to leave the hold, your thoughts turn to the Lencian crewmen. The sound of fighting on the deck above has long ceased and you are fearful that the crew may have been slain by these merciless enemies.</p>
<choice idref="sect186">If you wish to follow the undead when they leave the hold, <link-text>turn to 186</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect314">If you choose to stay hidden in the hold, <link-text>turn to 314</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You emerge into a chamber composed entirely of polished black crystal, where you see myriad reflections of yourself trailing away into infinity within its mirror-smooth walls. You cast your gaze around this eerie chamber and see that you are not alone. Standing guard at an open archway are a trio of undead creatures, the like of which you have never seen before. They are armed with barbed tridents which they hold loosely in their corpse-green hands.</p>
<p>Suddenly they become aware of your presence and come scurrying towards you, their tridents raised in readiness to pin you to the wall.</p>
- <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect287">If you possess a <!--ERRTAG-RE-199244-->Bow<!--/ERRTAG-RE-199244-->, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect64">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>121</title></meta>
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- <p>You utter the words of the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Lightning Hand&emdash;and extend your right hand towards the approaching beast. You feel a surge of energy run down your arm and explode into life at the tip of your index finger. There is a flash and a gout of blue-white energy arcs towards the creature's chest, connecting with powerful effect.</p>
+ <p>You utter the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-197731-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Lightning Hand</spell> and<!--/ERRTAG-RE-197731--> extend your right hand towards the approaching beast. You feel a surge of energy run down your arm and explode into life at the tip of your index finger. There is a flash and a gout of blue-white energy arcs towards the creature's chest, connecting with powerful effect.</p>
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<meta><title>123</title></meta>
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- <p>You look into the eyes of the approaching demonlord and muster all your strength to summon a pulse of psychic energy. The pulse forms a radiant ball of power which speeds across the chamber and slams into Tagazin's mind, making him flinch and falter.</p>
+ <p>You look into the eyes of the approaching <!--ERRTAG-RE-202090-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-202090--> and muster all your strength to summon a pulse of psychic energy. The pulse forms a radiant ball of power which speeds across the chamber and slams into Tagazin's mind, making him flinch and falter.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Now double the number you have chosen and make a note of the total in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect45">To continue, <link-text>turn to 45</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>124</title></meta>
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- <p>The third wave of undead come staggering across the heaped bodies of their slain confederates. They are led by a skull-faced warrior that clutches a ball of a liquescent, glass-like substance in its mangled hand. You raise your weapon and draw it back in readiness to strike a blow at the creature's ghastly face. It reacts to your move by hurling the glassy ball into the air. Moments later, there is a blinding flash and the ball comes hurling towards your forehead like a streak of molten light.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess either Grand Huntmastery or Grand Pathsmanship, add 1 to the number you have picked. If you possess both of these Grand Master Disciplines, you may add 3.</p>
+ <p>The third wave of undead come staggering across the heaped bodies of their slain confederates. They are led by a skull-faced warrior that clutches a ball of a liquescent, glass-like substance in its mangled hand. You raise your weapon and draw it back in readiness to strike a blow at the creature's ghastly face. It reacts to your move by hurling the glassy ball into the air. Moments later, there is a blinding flash and the ball comes <!--ERRTAG-RE-203234-->hurtling towards<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203234--> your forehead like a streak of molten light.</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess either Grand Huntmastery or Grand Pathsmanship, add 1 to the number you have picked. If you possess <!--ERRTAG-RE-203527--><em>both</em><!--/ERRTAG-RE-203527--> of these Grand Master Disciplines, you may add 3.</p>
<choice idref="sect102">If your total score is now 6 or less, <link-text>turn to 102</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect85">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 85</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>127</title></meta>
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- <p>Fearing detection by the undead attendants, you hurry from this high galley by means of a sloping tunnel which descends to an empty hallway. All along the left wall of this narrow passage are glassy portholes that are caked with ice and grime. Vigorously you scrape the encrusted filth from one of these circular windows and peer through it. Your curiosity is rewarded by a stunning sight.</p>
+ <p>Fearing detection by the undead attendants, you hurry from this high <!--ERRTAG-RE-205201-->gallery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-205201--> by means of a sloping tunnel which descends to an empty hallway. All along the left wall of this narrow passage are glassy portholes that are caked with ice and grime. Vigorously you scrape the encrusted filth from one of these circular windows and peer through it. Your curiosity is rewarded by a stunning sight.</p>
<choice idref="sect198"><link-text>Turn to 198</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You stare at the spiked helm and a strange sense of purpose forms in your mind. You know that this artefact is wholly Evil, yet you have the curious notion that it could also be put to use in the cause of Good. Your Kai instincts tell you that this helm was forged and fashioned by Naar, the Dark God, and that its power is such that it can destroy most beings, living or dead. It may even be powerful enough to destroy Deathlord Ixiataaga.</p>
- <p>You pick up the helm and, with a swift and violent action, you smash it on to the ground. The crystal spike snaps cleanly from the top of the helm and you
place it into your belt. (Record this Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Power Spike, which you carry in your belt. If you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permissible, you must discard another in favour of this one.)</p>
- <p>Resolutely, you turn and walk towards the Shadow Gate. As you leap into its spinning core, you pray that you will arrive back in Magnamund with time enough to thwart the Deathlord's evil plan.</p>
+ <p>You pick up the helm and, with a swift and violent action, you smash it on to the ground. The crystal spike snaps cleanly from the top of the helm and you
<!--ERRTAG-RE-206415-->stow it in your belt<!--/ERRTAG-RE-206415-->. (Record this Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Power Spike, which you carry in your belt. If you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permissible, you must discard another in favour of this one.)</p>
+ <p>Resolutely, you turn and walk towards the Shadow Gate. As you leap into its spinning core, you pray that you will arrive back <!--ERRTAG-RE-206849-->on Magnamund<!--/ERRTAG-RE-206849--> with time enough to thwart the Deathlord's evil plan.</p>
<choice idref="sect200"><link-text>Turn to 200</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>131</title></meta>
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- <p>You sense that the wisps of black smoke are a manifestation of several evil beings, each possessed of a strong psychic presence. Fearing attack, you quickly draw upon your Kai mastery to construct a defensive wall to protect yourself from psychic assault. It is a wise precaution, but one that could prove less than effective against these powerful entities.</p>
+ <p>You sense that the wisps of black smoke are a manifestation of several evil beings, each possessed of a strong psychic presence. Fearing attack, you quickly draw upon your <!--ERRTAG-RE-208843-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-208843--> to construct a defensive wall to protect yourself from psychic assault. It is a wise precaution, but one that could prove less than effective against these powerful entities.</p>
<p>Moments after your psychic wall is in place, the wisps streak across the chamber and encircle your body. They accelerate to a dizzying speed before launching a massive wave of psychic energy at your mind.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. (In this instance, 0 = 10.)</p>
<p>The number which you have picked is equal to the number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points you lose as a result of this massive psychic assault.</p>
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<p>You hurtle through the smoke towards the harbour wall, but unfortunately you have mistimed your leap and you miss the quayside by just a few feet. You glance off the wall and tumble head first into the sea: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>The frigid water is shockingly cold, but at least your Magnakai Discipline of Nexus protects you from its numbing chill and you are able to surface quickly. Burning chunks of timber and sailcloth rain down all around as you strike out towards a flight of stone steps that rise out of the sea to the top of the quay. However, upon reaching the steps you are met by a dozen skeletal warriors who are determined to slay you before you can haul yourself out of the icy water.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Ixian undead</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">41</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">46</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-210597-->Ixian Undead<!--/ERRTAG-RE-210597--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">41</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">46</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast. Also, because you are still in the icy water, you must reduce your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 5 for the duration of this combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect109">If you win this fight, <link-text>turn to 109</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>133</title></meta>
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- <p>During your underwater swim, your higher Kai rank and mastery enables you to use the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Breathe Water. This magical spell allows you to absorb oxygen from the icy sea water directly into your bloodstream through the pores of your skin, negating the need to surface repeatedly for air.</p>
+ <p>During your underwater swim, your higher Kai rank and mastery enables you to use the <!--ERRTAG-RE-209083-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Breathe Water</spell><!--/ERRTAG-RE-209083-->. This magical spell allows you to absorb oxygen from the icy sea water directly into your bloodstream through the pores of your skin, negating the need to surface repeatedly for air.</p>
<p>In just a few minutes you reach the distant shoreline and break through the surface alongside a shallow stone causeway. Atop this causeway is a track, a spur of which branches off towards the tunnel entrance. With only your head visible above the lake, you cling to the causeway stones and wait patiently for a nearby patrol to march past.</p>
<choice idref="sect169"><link-text>Turn to 169</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>136</title></meta>
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- <p>You stand at the base of the left-hand pillar and utter the words of the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Levitation. Immediately, you feel yourself rise from the floor and, using your hands to guide you and maintain a grip on the pillar, you inch your way effortlessly towards the narrow gap between it and the ceiling above.</p>
+ <p>You stand at the base of the left-hand pillar and utter the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-212449-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell><!--/ERRTAG-RE-212449-->. Immediately, you feel yourself rise from the floor and, using your hands to guide you and maintain a grip on the pillar, you inch your way effortlessly towards the narrow gap between it and the ceiling above.</p>
<p>The ascent is effortless but it is not entirely painless. The energy radiating from the electrical arcing blisters the exposed flesh on the right side of your face: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect273">If you have reached the Kai rank of Sun Thane, <link-text>turn to 273</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect49">If you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You lasso the spur of rock on your first attempt and pull yourself out of the cloying mire barely seconds before the unseen creature, which is circling below the surface, moves in to attack your legs. On reaching the spur, you retrieve your rope and set out to climb the wall of this shaft.</p>
- <p>Above, the snickering horde of chaos-creatures watch your ascent with eager anticipation. When you are within a few feet of the top, you unsheathe your weapon and get ready to fight your way out of the shaft one-handedly.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chaos horde</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <p>Above, the snickering horde of <!--ERRTAG-RE-216006-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-216006--> watch your ascent with eager anticipation. When you are within a few feet of the top, you unsheathe your weapon and get ready to fight your way out of the shaft one-handedly.</p>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-216266-->Chaos-horde<!--/ERRTAG-RE-216266--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">50</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Unless you have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, you must reduce your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> by 4 for the duration of this combat, due to your disadvantageous position.</p>
<choice idref="sect82">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 82</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Frantically you strike out for the shore with the jaws of the gruesome Gybia snapping at your heels. Fortunately, as you reach the shallows, the creature is forced to abandon its pursuit and let you escape. Coughing and retching violently, you stagger out of the icy water and stumble to the cover of some boulders which lie embedded in the shore. Here, as you slowly recover, you find to your dismay that during your hasty escape from the Gybia, you lost all but two items from your Backpack.</p>
- <p>Erase all of your Backpack items with the exception of those which you have recorded in spaces 4 and 6 on your Backpack Items list.</p>
+ <p>Erase all of your <!--ERRTAG-RE-217422-->Backpack Items<!--/ERRTAG-RE-217422--> with the exception of those which you have recorded in spaces 4 and 6 on your Backpack Items list.</p>
<choice idref="sect304">To continue, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Fearful that you could be discovered here at any moment, you bring your face closer to the door and make a detailed examination of the combination lock. On the surface it appears to be straightforward, but your Magnakai Discipline of Nexus alerts you to the fact that it is protected by sorcery. Failure to tap in the correct number more than once will activate an alarm.</p>
<choice idref="sect217">If you possess the Discipline of Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 217</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect81">If you possess Magi-magic, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 81</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect74">If you possess neither of these disciplines, or choose not to use them, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect74">If you possess neither of these <!--ERRTAG-RE-218512-->Disciplines<!--/ERRTAG-RE-218512-->, or choose not to use them, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>140</title></meta>
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- <p>With your briefing now concluded, King Sarnac ushers you all into his court chamber. There you bid him, Lord Ardan, and Guildmaster Banedon farewell, and they in turn wish you good luck and godspeed before Captain Prarg escorts you to the harbour. It is snowing heavily, and few of Vadera's inhabitants notice as the two of you are welcomed aboard the Maycastle, the square-rigged man-o'-war which will carry you to Azgad Island.</p>
+ <p>With your briefing now concluded, King Sarnac ushers you all into his court chamber. There you bid him, Lord Ardan, and Guildmaster Banedon farewell, and they in turn wish you good luck and godspeed before Captain Prarg escorts you to the harbour. It is snowing heavily, and few of Vadera's inhabitants notice as the two of you are welcomed aboard the <cite>Maycastle</cite>, the square-rigged man-o'-war which will carry you to Azgad Island.</p>
<p>You leave Vadera within the hour and begin the long, cold voyage northwards. During the voyage, Captain Prarg tells you about the raids which have destroyed several small Drakkarim settlements along the Gulf of Konkor and the coast of the Shakoz Bight. On the twelfth day of your two-week sea journey, you catch a glimpse of one such settlement, near to the mouth of the River Lenag. All that remains is a wispy pall of smoke which hangs above the burnt-out hovels, darkening an already stormy sky.</p>
- <p>For most of the voyage, a host of seabirds have accompanied the May castle, attracted by the scraps of food regularly thrown out by the ship's galley. But at dawn on the thirteenth day, as the ship enters the Gulf of Konkor, the usual flocks of shrieking gulls are nowhere to be seen. It is as if they have suddenly become aware of impending danger and have turned back, eager to stay out of harm's reach. Later in the day, a fierce squall arises from the east which whips the iron-grey waters of the gulf into a maelstrom. The crew fight desperately to control their ship as the storm rages all day and all night, not abating until dawn of the following day. As the wind gradually dies and the sea settles, the lookout is able to resume his post atop the mainmast.</p>
+ <p>For most of the voyage, a host of seabirds have accompanied the <cite>Maycastle</cite>, attracted by the scraps of food regularly thrown out by the ship's galley. But at dawn on the thirteenth day, as the ship enters the Gulf of Konkor, the usual flocks of shrieking gulls are nowhere to be seen. It is as if they have suddenly become aware of impending danger and have turned back, eager to stay out of harm's reach. Later in the day, a fierce squall arises from the east which whips the iron-grey waters of the gulf into a maelstrom. The crew fight desperately to control their ship as the storm rages all day and all night, not abating until dawn of the following day. As the wind gradually dies and the sea settles, the lookout is able to resume his post atop the mainmast.</p>
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<p>Despite their misshapen form, the moment these macabre horrors catch sight of you, they charge forwards with frightening speed. Gibbering and howling like demons, they hurl themselves upon you and attempt to slay you with fang and claw.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Chaos horde</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">52</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><!--ERRTAG-RE-226631-->Chaos-horde<!--/ERRTAG-RE-226631--></enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">52</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">50</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
<choice idref="sect235">You may evade this combat after six rounds, by <link-text>turning to 235</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect190">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 190</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>146</title></meta>
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- <p>The instant you set foot inside the cave entrance, you hear a noise which makes you freeze in your tracks. A ghastly half-gibbering, half-growling sound issues from the dark recesses of the cave&emdash;a warning from the creature which dwells here that you are not a welcome visitor. You scan the inky darkness and see the glint of two yellow eyes as they emerge from a fold in the rock wall. Slowly the eyes advance. You use your ability to see in the infra-red spectrum of light, in order to discern the outline of this shadowy creature, but it is to no avail. You can detect no heat patterns. The reason for this is simple&emdash;the creature now advancing towards you gives off no heat because, like everything else in this wretched land, it is already dead.</p>
+ <p>The instant you set foot inside the cave entrance, you hear a noise which makes you freeze in your tracks. A ghastly half-gibbering, half-growling sound issues from the dark recesses of the cave&emdash;a warning from the creature which dwells here that you are not a welcome visitor. You scan the inky darkness and see the glint of two yellow eyes as they emerge from a fold in the rock wall. Slowly the eyes advance. You use your ability to see in the <!--ERRTAG-RE-227734-->infrared<!--/ERRTAG-RE-227734--> spectrum of light, in order to discern the outline of this shadowy creature, but it is to no avail. You can detect no heat patterns. The reason for this is simple&emdash;the creature now advancing towards you gives off no heat because, like everything else in this wretched land, it is already dead.</p>
<choice idref="sect206">If you wish to escape from the cave while you can, <link-text>turn to 206</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect28">If you choose to draw your weapon and defend yourself, <link-text>turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you slay each of the insectoids in turn, their bodies return to their original wispy form. These trails of black smoke swirl harmlessly around the chamber before evaporating into the porous stone which frames the Shadow Gate. You are relieved to see the back of these hideous creatures, but your comfort is all too short-lived; no sooner have they vanished than a new horror appears in the chamber, rising up out of the stone floor.</p>
- <choice idref="sect311">If you have ever been to the Isle of Ghosts, in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect311">If you have ever been to the Isle of <!--ERRTAG-RE-230763-->Ghosts in<!--/ERRTAG-RE-230763--> a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect80">If you have not, <link-text>turn to 80</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A few hundred yards beyond the rise, you see Tagazin moving along a track which leads to the top of a small hillock. Here, contained within an arch of ancient stone, you see a whirling vortex: it is unmistakably an open Shadow Gate.</p>
- <p>Surrounding Tagazin are a host of winged, dragon-like creatures, with horny skins that glimmer like gold in the wan light. By the slow, laborious way in which the jackal-like demonlord is moving his limbs, you sense that he has been injured and greatly weakened by his passage through the void.</p>
+ <p>Surrounding Tagazin are a host of winged, dragon-like creatures, with horny skins that glimmer like gold in the wan light. By the slow, laborious way in which the jackal-like <!--ERRTAG-RE-231547-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-231547--> is moving his limbs, you sense that he has been injured and greatly weakened by his passage through the void.</p>
<choice idref="sect205">If you have ever been to the Plane of Darkness before, in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 205</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect227">If you have not, <link-text>turn to 227</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You leave the chamber and hurry down the stone staircase to the archway below. The Drakkarim patrol you sighted earlier is now nowhere to be seen, enabling you to leave the barbican and enter Xaagon without further confrontation.</p>
<p>Warily you trek through the awesome ruins of this age-old city, where once, in the time of the Old Kingdoms, a proud and mighty race reigned supreme.</p>
<p>You have just passed a derelict mausoleum when you are forced to halt and hide from a passing troop of Ixian warriors. You watch as they march stiffly along an ice-choked avenue towards a plaza that is dominated by a huge frozen fountain. Beyond the fountain's solid plume of water you see a broad ramp which ascends to a grand archway at the base of the crystal spire.</p>
- <choice idref="sect9">If you possess Grand Huntmastery and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, or higher, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect9">If you possess Grand Huntmastery and have attained the Kai rank of <!--ERRTAG-RE-234972-->Sun Lord or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-234972-->, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect122">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to reach this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You rise once more and return to the edge of the shaft, drawing on reserves of strength and determination both to fight and maintain your levitation spell.</p>
- <p><quote>For Sommerlund and the Kai!</quote> you shout, as you lash out at the monstrous chaos-creatures crowding the edge of the pit.</p>
+ <p><quote>For Sommerlund and the Kai!</quote> you shout, as you lash out at the monstrous <!--ERRTAG-RE-237766-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-237766--> crowding the edge of the pit.</p>
<combat><enemy>Chaos-horde</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">37</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These beings are immune to all forms of psychic attack, except Kai-surge and Kai-blast.</p>
<choice idref="sect318">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 318</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You draw upon your newly-achieved mastery of Deliverance and feel yourself slip into the trance-like state which is necessary in order to perform a Kai Exorcism. Soundlessly you mouth the words of the evocation and feel your goodly powers, like a warm electrical current, flow out from your fingertips. Within seconds this aura sweeps through the ship and engulfs the evil entity. You sense resistance but it is shortlived; the evil succumbs to your exorcism and quickly vanishes.</p>
+ <p>You draw upon your newly-achieved mastery of Deliverance and feel yourself slip into the trance-like state which is necessary in order to perform a Kai Exorcism. Soundlessly you mouth the words of the evocation and feel your goodly powers, like a warm electrical current, flow out from your fingertips. Within seconds this aura sweeps through the ship and engulfs the evil entity. You sense resistance but it is <!--ERRTAG-RE-238772-->short-lived<!--/ERRTAG-RE-238772-->; the evil succumbs to your exorcism and quickly vanishes.</p>
<p>You may restore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost during your adventure so far.</p>
<choice idref="sect345">To continue, <link-text>turn to 345</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>An undead Drakkarim soldier steps forward, takes hold of the shaggy beast's harness, and leads the wagon towards a stockpile of metallic containers. Clearly he intends to load these on to the wagon for transportation back to the submarine. Fearing discovery, you leap from the rear of the moving wagon and hide yourself among a stack of empty wooden crates. From here you observe two possible ways by which you could leave this busy cavern; by an unguarded staircase in the north wall, or through an open archway in the east wall.</p>
+ <p>An undead Drakkarim soldier steps forward, takes hold of the shaggy beast's harness, and leads the wagon towards a stockpile of metallic containers. Clearly he intends to load these on to the wagon for transportation back to the submarine. Fearing discovery, you leap from the rear of the moving wagon and hide yourself among a stack of empty wooden crates. From here you observe two possible ways by which you could leave this busy <!--ERRTAG-RE-239673-->cavern: by<!--/ERRTAG-RE-239673--> an unguarded staircase in the north wall, or through an open archway in the east wall.</p>
<choice idref="sect141">If you wish to leave this cavern by the staircase, <link-text>turn to 141</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect7">If you choose to leave through the open archway, <link-text>turn to 7</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You descend from the submarine's viewing platform and slip unseen into the frigid lake, thankful that the Platinum Amulet you are wearing is powerful enough to protect your body from the ill-effects of such devastatingly cold water. Rather than risk being seen by a patrolling group of undead warriors, you gulp a lungful of air, dive below the surface, and strike out for the distant shoreline.</p>
- <choice idref="sect133">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and have reached the Kai rank of Sun Thane, or higher, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect133">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and have reached the Kai rank of Sun <!--ERRTAG-RE-244423-->Thane or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-244423-->, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect309">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 309</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>163</title></meta>
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- <p>You retreat hurriedly from the onrushing horde and evade them by descending a stair which leads down into the ship's hold. Above you can hear the frenzied shouts of the Lencian crewmen as they engage the undead Drakkarim in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Suddenly, the body of a Lencian comes tumbling down the stairwell to land in an untidy heap at the bottom, the hilt of rusty sword protruding from his chest. Then the clatter of steel-shod boots on the steps warns you that his killers are about to appear, and quickly you scan the darkness looking for a place to hide.</p>
+ <p>You retreat hurriedly from the onrushing horde and evade them by descending a stair which leads down into the ship's hold. <!--ERRTAG-RE-246098-->Above, you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246098--> can hear the frenzied shouts of the Lencian crewmen as they engage the undead Drakkarim in fierce hand-to-hand combat. Suddenly, the body of a Lencian comes tumbling down the stairwell to land in an untidy heap at the bottom, the <!--ERRTAG-RE-246396-->hilt of a rusty sword<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246396--> protruding from his chest. Then the clatter of steel-shod boots on the steps warns you that his killers are about to appear, and quickly you scan the darkness looking for a place to hide.</p>
<choice idref="sect208">If you possess Assimilance, <link-text>turn to 208</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect126">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 126</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The sun-sword begins to glow and become warm in your hand. The blade points of its own accord towards the spiked helm and, at once, you sense that it is prompting you to destroy the evil artefact. Obediently you obey its silent request. You raise the sun-sword and bring it crashing down on the helm, splitting it asunder. There is a violent splash of hissing sparks and, when the sparks dissipate, you see that no trace of the helm remains; it has been utterly destroyed.</p>
- <p>Purposefully, you turn and walk towards the Shadow Gate. As you leap into its spinning core, you pray that you will arrive back in Magnamund in time to thwart the Deathlord's evil plan.</p>
+ <p>Purposefully, you turn and walk towards the Shadow Gate. As you leap into its spinning core, you pray that you will arrive back <!--ERRTAG-RE-247617-->on Magnamund<!--/ERRTAG-RE-247617--> in time to thwart the Deathlord's evil plan.</p>
<choice idref="sect200"><link-text>Turn to 200</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Wearily you press on through the awesome ruins of this age-old city, where once a proud and mighty race of the Old Kingdom reigned supreme, until you are forced to halt and take cover from a passing troop of skeletal warriors. You watch them march stiffly along an ice-choked avenue towards a plaza which is dominated by a frozen fountain. Beyond the fountain's solid plume of water you see a broad ramp which ascends to a grand archway at the base of the crystal spire.</p>
- <choice idref="sect9">If you possess Grand Huntmastery and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, or higher, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect9">If you possess Grand Huntmastery and have attained the Kai rank of Sun <!--ERRTAG-RE-249397-->Lord or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-249397-->, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect122">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to reach this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Banedon reaches for a small wooden box which lies half-buried on a shelf, amongst a clutter of scrolls and charts. As he does so, he is momentarily distracted by the Platinum Amulet which you wear on a cord around your neck. You notice the suddenly inquisitive look in his eye.</p>
<p><quote>How did you come by that?</quote> he asks, as he stares fixedly at the amulet.</p>
- <p><quote>It was given to me by Gwynian&emdash;the Sage of Varetta. I'm sure its powers kept me safe from the perils of the Maakengorge. Tell me my friend, have you heard of this sage?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It was given to me by Gwynian&emdash;the Sage of Varetta. I'm sure its powers kept me safe from the perils of the Maakengorge. Tell <!--ERRTAG-RE-250332-->me, my<!--/ERRTAG-RE-250332--> friend, have you heard of this sage?</quote></p>
<p><quote>Oh yes,</quote> replies Banedon, thoughtfully, <quote>I know Gwynian. If the amulet you wear was given to you by him then, perhaps, you do not need the special protection I had in mind after all.</quote></p>
<p>Banedon takes the small wooden box and hands it to you. Upon opening it you discover it contains a platinum amulet, almost identical to the one you are already wearing.</p>
<p><quote>I see what you mean,</quote> you say, as you close the lid and return the box to Banedon.</p>
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<p>You unsheathe the Sommerswerd and a brilliant golden light erupts along its divinely-crafted blade. The goodly light of the sun-sword washes over your ghastly adversaries, causing them to howl with naked fear. Instantly you seize the advantage and strike out at them before they can get away.</p>
<combat><enemy>3 Cabalah</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">52</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">54</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>These undead creatures are immune to Mindblast and Kai-surge. Ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you may sustain during the first two rounds of combat. Also, remember to apply all the appropriate bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> whilst using the Sommerswerd against these undead enemies.</p>
+ <p>These undead creatures are immune to Mindblast and Kai-surge. Ignore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you may sustain during the first two rounds of combat. Also, remember to apply all the appropriate <!--ERRTAG-RE-251910-->bonuses<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251910--> whilst using the Sommerswerd against these undead enemies.</p>
<choice idref="sect173">If you win the fight, <link-text>turn to 173</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your mastery of the Kai mind Discipline of Grand Nexus, you focus on the hole and attempt to will the lock open.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of Kai mastery you have attained, above that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of <!--ERRTAG-RE-260752-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260752--> you have attained, above that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked</p>
<choice idref="sect328">If your total is now 7 or less, <link-text>turn to 328</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect203">If it is 8 or more, <link-text>turn to 203</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>176</title></meta>
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- <p>You utter the words of the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Levitation&emdash;and immediately you feel yourself rising up out of the mire. You clear the scummy surface and continue to float up the shaft until you are face-to-face with the chaos-creatures who are crowded around the pit's edge. You draw your weapon and prepare to fight your way through them, but, as soon as you lash out at your first target, you falter and slip a few feet into the gaping shaft. You are finding it difficult to maintain your levitation spell and fight at the same time.</p>
+ <p>You utter the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-258103-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and<!--/ERRTAG-RE-258103--> immediately you feel yourself rising up out of the mire. You clear the scummy surface and continue to float up the shaft until you are face-to-face with the <!--ERRTAG-RE-261529-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-261529--> who are crowded around the pit's edge. You draw your weapon and prepare to fight your way through them, but, as soon as you lash out at your first target, you falter and slip a few feet into the gaping shaft. You are finding it difficult to maintain your levitation spell and fight at the same time.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 15 or lower, deduct 2 from the number you have picked. If your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 36 or higher, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect111">If your total is now 5 or less, <link-text>turn to 111</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect154">If it is 6 or more, <link-text>turn to 154</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>At the top of the stairs you find a chamber where the walls and floor are thick with frost. Standing beside a locked door is a crystal plinth on which lies an Onyx Key covered by a clear glass dome. Your Kai sixth sense tingles as you approach it&emdash;you sense that the glass dome is protected by sorcery.</p>
+ <p>At the top of the stairs you find a chamber where the walls and floor are thick with frost. Standing beside a locked door is a crystal plinth on which lies an Onyx Key covered by a clear glass dome. Your Kai <!--ERRTAG-RE-265312-->Sixth Sense<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265312--> tingles as you approach it&emdash;you sense that the glass dome is protected by sorcery.</p>
<choice idref="sect307">If you already possess an Onyx Key, <link-text>turn to 307</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect86">If you possess Kai-alchemy or Grand Nexus, and wish to use one of these Disciplines, <link-text>turn to 86</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect268">If you do not possess the Special Item, do not have or choose not to use the Disciplines, then <link-text>turn to 268</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect268">If you do not possess the <!--ERRTAG-RE-265801-->Special Item, or do not<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265801--> have or choose not to use the Disciplines, then <link-text>turn to 268</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The lightning strike has burned through your pack and seared your back: lose 5 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Numb with shock, you stagger unsteadily to your feet and unsling your smouldering Backpack. After smothering with snow those parts which have been scorched by the lightning bolt, you open the flap to discover that three items have been completely destroyed (erase three items of your own choosing from your Backpack list).</p>
- <p>Pained but thankful at least to have survived the deadly strike, you shoulder yout Backpack and hurry the last few remaining yards towards the beckoning shelter of the cave.</p>
+ <p>Pained but thankful at least to have survived the deadly strike, you shoulder your Backpack and hurry the last few remaining yards towards the beckoning shelter of the cave.</p>
<choice idref="sect146"><link-text>Turn to 146</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>185</title></meta>
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- <p>To your regret, the new wave of Lavas reach the demonlord before you and form a protective circle around his creamy-coloured body. Those that remain in the sky, beat the air with their mighty wings, causing a powerful down-draught which holds you at bay.</p>
- <p>Shielding your eyes from the stinging dust-choked wind, you look up to see that one of the winged creatures is cradling a curious item in its horny hands, an item which radiates an intense aura of evil power. At first glance it resembles a large metal bowl with a sharp spear of crystal fixed to its underside, but when the Lavas descends towards Tagazin and inverts it, you suddenly realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed on top with a crystal spike. The Lavas places the helm upon the demonlord's head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
+ <p>To your regret, the new wave of Lavas reach the <!--ERRTAG-RE-271699-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271699--> before you and form a protective circle around his <!--ERRTAG-RE-271813-->cream-coloured<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271813--> body. Those that remain in the <!--ERRTAG-RE-271900-->sky beat<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271900--> the air with their mighty wings, causing a powerful <!--ERRTAG-RE-265861-->down-draft<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265861--> which holds you at bay.</p>
+ <p>Shielding your eyes from the stinging dust-choked wind, you look up to see that one of the winged creatures is cradling a curious item in its horny hands, an item which radiates an intense aura of evil power. At first glance it resembles a large metal bowl with a sharp spear of crystal fixed to its underside, but when the Lavas descends towards Tagazin and inverts it, you suddenly realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed on top with a crystal spike. The Lavas places the helm upon the <!--ERRTAG-RE-272627-->Demonlord's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-272627--> head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
<p>Now all of the Lavas ascend into the sky where they wait to view a confrontation which is about to commence. Suddenly Tagazin, revitalized by the power of the spiked helm, comes charging at you with his head lowered, snorting gruffly like a raging bull.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery or Grand Pathsmanship, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect257">If you total is now 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 257</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>189</title></meta>
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- <p>Quickly you instruct the helmsman to listen out for your directions, then you leave the wheelhouse and make your way forward to the bow. The vast bulk of any iceberg lies hidden beneath the surface and, with this chilling thought in mind, you lean over the prow and keep a careful watch on the waterline. This ship is strongly built but a collison with a submerged ridge could easily rip its hull wide open.</p>
+ <p>Quickly you instruct the helmsman to listen out for your directions, then you leave the wheelhouse and make your way forward to the bow. The vast bulk of any iceberg lies hidden beneath the surface and, with this chilling thought in mind, you lean over the prow and keep a careful watch on the waterline. This ship is strongly built but a <!--ERRTAG-RE-275996-->collision<!--/ERRTAG-RE-275996--> with a submerged ridge could easily rip its hull wide open.</p>
<p>Guided by your telepathic directions, the helmsman steers the vessel towards a passage that is over-shadowed on either side by two monstrous mountains of ice.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect182">If your total score is now 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 182</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>190</title></meta>
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- <p>The creatures yield to your powerful blows, but the grievous wounds you deal them draw neither blood nor ichor. The ground around your feet is crawling with severed segments of the chaos-creatures. Hacked and dismembered, they continue to wriggle forwards, forcing you grudgingly to retreat towards the steps.</p>
+ <p>The creatures yield to your powerful blows, but the grievous wounds you deal them draw neither blood nor ichor. The ground around your feet is crawling with severed segments of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-277074-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277074-->. Hacked and dismembered, they continue to wriggle forwards, forcing you <!--ERRTAG-RE-277215-->to retreat grudgingly<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277215--> towards the steps.</p>
<p>When, to your mounting horror, you witness the dismembered segments press themselves together to form composite creatures of impossible shape and design, your nerve breaks and you flee headlong down the steps. The hideous gibbering shrieks of the reformed chaos-creatures echo in your ears as you descend into the claustrophobic depths of this sunken building. At first their cries sound hungry and frantic, like those of a ravenous pack of starving wolves denied their prey, but suddenly you realize that they are not cries of hunger at all&emdash;they are howls of glee. The gibbering chaos-creatures are enjoying the sight of you rushing headlong to your doom!</p>
<p>You skid to a halt but it is already too late. With chilling abruptness, the slimy stairs open up and you fall feet-first into a deep, dark pit.</p>
<choice idref="sect59"><link-text>Turn to 59</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>191</title></meta>
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- <p>At the sound of a key turning in the lock, you tense yourself in readiness to launch a surprise attack upon the instant the door swings open. The heavy portal creaks inwards and you hurl yourself at the head of a small group of skeletal warriors who stand framed in the doorway. You collide with their leader and slam him to the ground. In his bony hand he clutches a rod which hums with the power contained within its silvery haft. He had intended to use its power on you, to extract details of your mission, but the swiftness of your attack has pre-empted this. The skeletal being shrieks with anger as you wrestle the rod from his grasp. Suddenly, a blast of red-hot fire erupts from its tip, carving a fist-sized chunk of stone from the cell wall. The recoil of the blast makes you drop the rod, which falls to the floor, close to the booted feet of the other skeletal guards.</p>
+ <p>At the sound of a key turning in the lock, you tense yourself in readiness to launch a surprise <!--ERRTAG-RE-278446-->attack the<!--/ERRTAG-RE-278446--> instant the door swings open. The heavy portal creaks inwards and you hurl yourself at the head of a small group of skeletal warriors who stand framed in the doorway. You collide with their leader and slam him to the ground. In his bony hand he clutches a rod which hums with the power contained within its silvery haft. He had intended to use its power on you, to extract details of your mission, but the swiftness of your attack has pre-empted this. The skeletal being shrieks with anger as you wrestle the rod from his grasp. Suddenly, a blast of red-hot fire erupts from its tip, carving a fist-sized chunk of stone from the cell wall. The recoil of the blast makes you drop the rod, which falls to the floor, close to the booted feet of the other skeletal guards.</p>
<choice idref="sect54">If you wish to snatch up the rod before the skeletal guards retrieve it themselves, <link-text>turn to 54</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect222">If you decide to ignore the rod, you can attempt an escape through the open door by <link-text>turning to 222</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Lying beneath Banedon's chart table is a seemingly plain leather sword belt and scabbard. Banedon retrieves these items of equipment and hands them to you. <quote>Here, Grand Master. This scabbard has been impregnated with the rare mineral&emdash;korlinium. It will shield the radiant power of your sword.</quote></p>
- <p>You exchange your old belt and scabbard for these new ones. (Mark the
korlinium scabbard as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. You need not discard another item in its favour if you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permitted.)</p>
+ <p>You exchange your old belt and scabbard for these new ones. (Mark the
<!--ERRTAG-RE-282913-->Korlinium Scabbard<!--/ERRTAG-RE-282913--> as a Special Item on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. You need not discard another item in its favour if you already carry the maximum number of Special Items permitted.)</p>
<choice idref="sect22"><link-text>Turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>Stand firm!</quote> you shout, attempting to rally the nervous Lencians as the craft speeds ever nearer. When less than a hundred leagues distant, its great prow begins to creak open. It is as if you are looking into the ghastly maw of a hungry sea predator. The fearful sight alarms the Lencian crew and they flee towards the bow of the ship in panic: <quote>Save us!</quote> they cry, <quote>Ishir save us! It's going to eat us alive!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Stand firm!</quote> you shout, attempting to rally the nervous Lencians as the craft speeds ever nearer. When less than a hundred leagues distant, its great prow begins to creak open. It is as if you are looking into the ghastly maw of a hungry sea predator. The fearful sight alarms the Lencian crew and they flee towards the bow of the ship in panic: <quote>Save us!</quote> they <!--ERRTAG-RE-285121-->cry. <quote>Ishir<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285121--> save us! It's going to eat us alive!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect236"><link-text>Turn to 236</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You flee the chamber, escaping past many Ixian and Drakkarim guards who stand rigidly immobile, fixed in the poses and attitudes they were in the very moment you vanquished the Deathlord. It was his power which gave them un-life; now that power is no more.</p>
- <p>Fearing your survival, you sprint across heaving, buckling slabs of broken stone that were once smooth tiled floors, and rush down staircases that crack and twist beneath your feet. You are racing down one such stairwell when suddenly an entire section collapses, leaving a gaping hole more than fifty feet deep. Above you, a row of pillars topple like storm-shaken trees, blocking the stairs completely, and making it impossible for you to retrace your steps.</p>
- <choice idref="sect29">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Thane, or higher, <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect326">If you possess Telegnosis, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, or higher, <link-text>turn to 326</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p><!--ERRTAG-RE-285729-->Fearing for your survival<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285729-->, you sprint across heaving, buckling slabs of broken stone that were once smooth tiled floors, and rush down staircases that crack and twist beneath your feet. You are racing down one such stairwell when suddenly an entire section collapses, leaving a gaping hole more than fifty feet deep. Above you, a row of pillars topple like storm-shaken trees, blocking the stairs completely, and making it impossible for you to retrace your steps.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect29">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun <!--ERRTAG-RE-286336-->Thane or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286336-->, <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect326">If you possess Telegnosis, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun <!--ERRTAG-RE-286539-->Lord or higher<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286539-->, <link-text>turn to 326</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect225">If you do not possess either of these Disciplines, or if you have yet to attain the relevant levels of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn instead to 225</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You trudge stoically through the snow and ice towards the distant circle of rocks, hoping all the while that they will afford you some protection from this incessant blizzard. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening Crack! which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
+ <p>You trudge stoically through the snow and ice towards the distant circle of rocks, hoping all the while that they will afford you some protection from this incessant blizzard. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening <onomatopoeia>crack!</onomatopoeia> which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
<p>Galvanized into action, you turn and run from this deadly white wall of destruction. It is almost upon you when you see a low shelf of rock near the base of the pass, and desperately you dive for cover beneath it.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Nexus, you may add another 2.</p>
<choice idref="sect99">If your total score is now 4 or lower, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your Kai mastery warns you that you have inadvertently triggered a silent alarm. You unsheathe your weapon and turn to leave this rubble-strewn chamber, but as you move towards the stairs you hear a sound that makes you spin on your heel: it is the grating rumble of stone on stone.</p>
+ <p>Your <!--ERRTAG-RE-292820-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-292820--> warns you that you have inadvertently triggered a silent alarm. You unsheathe your weapon and turn to leave this rubble-strewn chamber, but as you move towards the stairs you hear a sound that makes you spin on your heel: it is the grating rumble of stone on stone.</p>
<p>From out of a secret panel in the wall to your left come six skeletal warriors, each one brandishing a rust-pitted sword. They make no sound, yet their eye sockets are aglow with sorcerous fire as they rush across the chamber towards you.</p>
<choice idref="sect242">If you wish to stand and fight these skeletal warriors, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect343">If you choose to escape from this chamber by the stairs, <link-text>turn to 343</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>After a few minutes of intense concentration your Kai mastery pays off. Successfully you will the lock to disengage, yet the effort required is far greater than you could have anticipated and it leaves you mentally weakened: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>After a few minutes of intense concentration your <!--ERRTAG-RE-293855-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293855--> pays off. Successfully you will the lock to disengage, yet the effort required is far greater than you could have anticipated and it leaves you mentally weakened: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>The portal begins to shimmer and lose its solidity. At first it becomes transparent and then it fades completely, as if evaporating into thin air. With a smile of satisfaction on your lips at having overcome it, you step through the now-open archway and into an adjoining hall.</p>
<p>This vaulted, oblong-shaped hall is illuminated by flickerings of electrical fire which arc between two free-standing pillars at the far end of the chamber.</p>
<p>Beyond the pillars you can make out the shadowy entrance to another chamber; it is the only other exit from this hall. You realize at once that to pass between the pillars could prove to be fatal: the power arcing between them is as great as any lightning storm raging in the skies above Xaagon. Yet there may be a way of avoiding contact with this raw power. You notice that the two free-standing pillars do not go all the way to the ceiling&emdash;there is a gap at the top, a little over two feet wide.</p>
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<p>At once you recognize the winged creatures. You encountered them the last time you were here upon the Plane of Darkness. They are Lavas&emdash;fell servants of the Dark God Naar.</p>
<p>The dozen or so Lavas surrounding the ailing Tagazin appear to be urging him on towards the Shadow Gate. Your hopes of returning to your home world rose when first you saw the Shadow Gate, but now the familiar sensation of fear returns to chill your blood. The thought occurs to you that if Tagazin should enter the Shadow Gate before you, the Lavas may be able to close it behind him and deny you the chance of escaping from this evil domain. It is a risk you cannot afford to take.</p>
- <p>Drawing your weapon, you race along the track in pursuit of the demonlord, grimly determined to prevent him from reaching the Shadow Gate alive.</p>
+ <p>Drawing your weapon, you race along the track in pursuit of the Demonlord, grimly determined to prevent him from reaching the Shadow Gate alive.</p>
<choice idref="sect347">If you possess Assimilance, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect38">If you do not possess this Discipline, <link-text>turn to 38</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you stumble away from the cave mouth, you look back over your shoulder to see the mysterious creature illuminated momentarily by a flash of lightning. The sight is chilling to behold. From the creature's huge, bear-like body there writhes a score of slimy tentacles, and from the top of its reptilian head there protrudes a twisted horn, longer than a broadsword. It gives a loud gibbering howl of victory before returning to its evil-smelling lair.</p>
- <p>Denied shelter in the cave, you return to the bottom of the pass and seek cover among the circle of rocks which lie on the southern face. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening Crack! which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
+ <p>Denied shelter in the cave, you return to the bottom of the pass and seek cover among the circle of rocks which lie on the southern face. When you are within a few dozen yards of the circle, you hear a deafening <!--ERRTAG-RE-298425--><onomatopoeia>crack!</onomatopoeia><!--/ERRTAG-RE-298425--> which sets your pulse racing. With that split-second warning, a huge expanse of rock and ice breaks away from the slopes above and swiftly transforms itself into a thundering avalanche. Wide-eyed with horror, you watch as a million tons of ice, snow, and shale comes rumbling down the mountainside towards you.</p>
<p>Galvanized into action, you turn and run from this deadly white wall of destruction. It is almost upon you when you see a low shelf of rock near the base of the pass, and desperately you dive for cover beneath it.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Nexus, you may add another 2.</p>
<choice idref="sect99">If your total is now 5 or lower, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You strike your killing blow and the creature's tongue flickers in and out as it hisses like a sleeting gale. It drops to its knees, its talons scrabbling for your legs, and its eyes flaring brightly with evil fire. Quickly you step back and watch the flames that are its eyes flicker and go out. Then it crumples to the icy ground, its body transforming swiftly into an evil-smelling pool of bubbling black venom.</p>
- <p>The destruction of the Cabalah seems to weaken the attacking horde. They falter and Lanza's men seize the opportunity to counter-attack. You rush forward and join them as they fight their way valiantly back towards the quay.</p>
+ <p>The destruction of the Cabalah seems to weaken the attacking horde. They <!--ERRTAG-RE-303096-->falter, and<!--/ERRTAG-RE-303096--> Lanza's men seize the opportunity to <!--ERRTAG-RE-303201-->counterattack<!--/ERRTAG-RE-303201-->. You rush forward and join them as they fight their way valiantly back towards the quay.</p>
<p><quote>Look there, Grand Master!</quote> shouts Lanza, pointing to the ice-boat. A score of undead have clambered aboard the vessel and it is clear by their actions that they intend to destroy and sink it.</p>
<p><quote>They must be stopped!</quote> you cry. You break free from the battle and run headlong towards the stricken ship. You are halfway along its gangplank when you find yourself confronted by a wedge of skeletal warriors, armed with crude axes and swords.</p>
<p>You leap into their midst, striking them down with blurring speed and deadly accuracy. As the last one falls, its corpse-like body almost severed at the waist, you hear a noise behind you which makes you spin around in fearful expectation.</p>
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- <p>The moment you enter the electrical field arcing between the pillars, an explosion white-hot fire obliterates your vision and you feel agonizing pain shoot through every part of your body: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>The moment you enter the electrical field arcing between the pillars, an <!--ERRTAG-RE-305179-->explosion of white-hot<!--/ERRTAG-RE-305179--> fire obliterates your vision and you feel agonizing pain shoot through every part of your body: lose 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect315">If you are still alive after this grievous wounding, <link-text>turn to 315</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The bodies of the ghastly creatures undergo a swift and gruesome transformation upon the instant you deal them the coup de grâce. Their torsos implode with dramatic effect, and they barely have time to cry out in agony as their twisted remains hit the floor and crumble to dust.</p>
- <p>You sheathe your weapon and step away from the foul-smelling mounds of dust. But as you go to leave, you discover that the open archway that these creatures were guarding when you first arrived in this chamber, is now sealed. You approach the solid sheet of opaque green crystal and examine an intricate lockplate which is set in the centre of its mirror-smooth surface. It is a lock of ancient design, one which operates by psychic energy. You study the intricate patterns which embellish it and gradually you realize that they give clues to a two-digit number. By projecting the image of this number at the lock, using your psychic powers, you will release the locking mechanism and cause the portal to open.</p>
+ <p>The bodies of the ghastly creatures undergo a swift and gruesome transformation upon the instant you deal them the <foreign>coup de grâce</foreign>. Their torsos implode with dramatic effect, and they barely have time to cry out in agony as their twisted remains hit the floor and crumble to dust.</p>
+ <p>You sheathe your weapon and step away from the foul-smelling mounds of dust. But as you go to leave, you discover that the open archway that these creatures were guarding when you first arrived in this <!--ERRTAG-RE-306850-->chamber is<!--/ERRTAG-RE-306850--> now sealed. You approach the solid sheet of opaque green crystal and examine an intricate lockplate which is set in the centre of its mirror-smooth surface. It is a lock of ancient design, one which operates by psychic energy. You study the intricate patterns which embellish it and gradually you realize that they give clues to a two-digit number. By projecting the image of this number at the lock, using your psychic powers, you will release the locking mechanism and cause the portal to open.</p>
<p>The first of the two numbers is equal to the number of islands which can be found within 150 miles of Xaagon.</p>
<p>The second number is equal to the number of cities and towns which can be found located in the Shegtar Peaks.</p>
- <p>Consult the map in order to determine the correct two-digit number which will open the lock. When you think you have cracked it, turn to the entry that bears that same number as your answer.</p>
+ <choice>Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> in order to determine the correct two-digit number which will open the lock. When you think you have cracked it, turn to the entry that bears that same number as your answer.</choice>
<choice idref="sect199">If you calculate incorrectly, or if you cannot solve the clues, <link-text>turn instead to 199</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You stare into the glowing eyes of the approaching demonlord and muster your strength to summon up a pulse of psychic energy. The pulse forms a radiant ball of power which you send speeding across the chamber to slam into Tagazin's unprotected mind. He flinches with pain and halts momentarily, but he soon recovers and presses home his attack.</p>
+ <p>You stare into the glowing eyes of the approaching <!--ERRTAG-RE-310390-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-310390--> and muster your strength to summon up a pulse of psychic energy. The pulse forms a radiant ball of power which you send speeding across the chamber to slam into Tagazin's unprotected mind. He flinches with pain and halts momentarily, but he soon recovers and presses home his attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Demonlord Tagazin</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">54</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">60</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You may use Kai-surge again during this combat.</p>
- <choice idref="sect168">If at any time during this fight, you reduce Tagazin's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score to 25 or less, do not continue, but <link-text>turn instead to 168</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect168">If at any time during this <!--ERRTAG-RE-311030-->fight you<!--/ERRTAG-RE-311030--> reduce Tagazin's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score to 25 or less, do not continue, but <link-text>turn instead to 168</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You bring to mind the words of the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Counterspell&emdash;and focus on the lock as you quietly recite them under your breath. For a few moments the air crackles with static electricity, then you feel a calm descend: the sorcerous spell which once protected this door has suddenly evaporated.</p>
+ <p>You bring to mind the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-307042-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Counterspell</spell> and<!--/ERRTAG-RE-307042--> focus on the lock as you quietly recite them under your breath. For a few moments the air crackles with static electricity, then you feel a calm descend: the sorcerous spell which once protected this door has suddenly evaporated.</p>
<p>Confident that it is safe to proceed, you unsheathe your weapon and use its tip to prise open the three lockplates, revealing their internal mechanisms. With the lock exposed, you set about the now-simple task of opening the door.</p>
<choice idref="sect10"><link-text>Turn to 10</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The second wave of Lavas come swooping down, howling defiantly, and the terrific beat of their wings forces you and the demonlord apart. You look up to see that one of the winged creatures is cradling a curious item in his horny hands, an item which radiates an intense aura of evil power. At first glance it resembles a large metal bowl with a sharp spear of crystal fixed to its underside, but when the Lavas descends towards the Tagazin and inverts it, you suddenly realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed with a crystal spike. The Lavas place the helm upon the demonlord's head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
+ <p>The second wave of <!--ERRTAG-RE-312220-->Lavas comes swooping down<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312220-->, howling defiantly, and the terrific beat of their wings forces you and the <!--ERRTAG-RE-312378-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312378--> apart. You look up to see that one of the winged creatures is cradling a curious item in his horny hands, an item which radiates an intense aura of evil power. At first glance it resembles a large metal bowl with a sharp spear of crystal fixed to its underside, but when the Lavas descends <!--ERRTAG-RE-312735-->towards Tagazin<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312735--> and inverts it, you suddenly realize its true purpose and design. It is a helm of power, affixed with a crystal spike. The Lavas place the helm upon the <!--ERRTAG-RE-312948-->Demonlord's<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312948--> head and the spike begins to glow menacingly.</p>
<p>Now the encircling Lavas ascend into the sky where they wait to view the confrontation which is about to commence. Suddenly Tagazin, revitalized by the power of the spiked helm, comes charging at you with his head lowered, snorting loudly like a raging bull.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery or Grand Pathsmanship, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect257">If your total is now 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 257</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>As your hand closes around the hilt of the sun-sword, you suddenly recall Guildmaster Banedon's words of warning: <quote>Use the Sommerswerd with discretion. In the darkness of Ixia its power will be like a blazing beacon&ellips; it could readily alert the Deathlord to your presence.</quote></p>
- <p>For a moment you hesitate in drawing the sun-sword from its korlinium scabbard. But the cave creature is now almost upon you&emdash;it is closing swiftly for the kill. You must act immediately if you are to defend yourself from its attack.</p>
+ <p>As your hand closes around the hilt of the sun-sword, you suddenly recall Guildmaster Banedon's words of warning: <thought>Use the Sommerswerd with discretion. In the darkness of Ixia its power will be like a blazing beacon&ellips; it could readily alert the Deathlord to your presence.</thought></p>
+ <p>For a moment you hesitate in drawing the sun-sword from its <!--ERRTAG-RE-314228-->Korlinium Scabbard<!--/ERRTAG-RE-314228-->. But the cave creature is now almost upon you&emdash;it is closing swiftly for the kill. You must act immediately if you are to defend yourself from its attack.</p>
<choice idref="sect110">If you choose to unsheathe the Sommerswerd and use it in your defence, <link-text>turn to 110</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect275">If you decide to leave the Sommerswerd in its scabbard and use another weapon instead, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect275">If you decide to leave the Sommerswerd in its scabbard and use <!--ERRTAG-RE-314696-->another Weapon<!--/ERRTAG-RE-314696--> instead, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You sense that the wisps of black smoke are a manifestation of several evil beings, each possessed of a strong psychic presence. Fearing attack, you quickly draw upon your Kai mastery to construct a Mindfort to protect yourself from psychic assault. It is a wise precaution. Moments after the Mindfort is in place, the wisps streak across the chamber and encircle your body. They accelerate to a dizzying speed before launching a massive wave of psychic energy at your mind. Fortunately for you, this tidal wave crashes against the walls of your Mindfort and dissipates harmlessly into a thousand motes of light.</p>
+ <p>You sense that the wisps of black smoke are a manifestation of several evil beings, each possessed of a strong psychic presence. Fearing attack, you quickly draw upon your <!--ERRTAG-RE-318810-->Kai Mastery<!--/ERRTAG-RE-318810--> to construct a Mindfort to protect yourself from psychic assault. It is a wise precaution. Moments after the Mindfort is in place, the wisps streak across the chamber and encircle your body. They accelerate to a dizzying speed before launching a massive wave of psychic energy at your mind. Fortunately for you, this tidal wave crashes against the walls of your Mindfort and dissipates harmlessly into a thousand motes of light.</p>
<choice idref="sect283"><link-text>Turn to 283</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You take the ship's wheel and turn this alien vessel out of the narrow harbour, into the roiling waters of the Tozaz Sea. It is less than an hour past noon and yet the winter night has already closed in. You share the icy darkness with a crew of six Lencian outposters, all of whom have volunteered for this perilous mission. Lanza has ordered them to land you on the coast of Ixia and wait at anchor for seven days for you to return; they must wait no longer.</p>
- <p>With ten miles of sea behind you, you hand over the wheel to one of the crew and settle down on the wheelhouse floor to sleep. But you have barely closed your eyes when the deck begins to buck like a stallion. The ship has sailed directly into a saesha&emdash;a sudden and violent sea-storm from which the Tozaz is infamous. Thunder roars and sleet blows with blinding ferocity as the ship dips and rolls in the waves.</p>
+ <p>With ten miles of sea behind you, you hand over the wheel to one of the crew and settle down on the wheelhouse floor to sleep. But you have barely closed your eyes when the deck begins to buck like a stallion. The ship has sailed directly into a <foreign>saesha</foreign>&emdash;a sudden and violent sea-storm from which the Tozaz is infamous. Thunder roars and sleet blows with blinding ferocity as the ship dips and rolls in the waves.</p>
<p>After what seems like an eternity, the ship emerges from the storm&emdash;a storm against which few craft other than this could have sailed. The darkness gives way to an eerie dawn which casts its watery light upon a new danger. In the grey half-light you see thousands of icebergs ahead, stretching across the horizon as far as the eye can see. Your heart sinks&emdash;navigating a course through this icy maze could well prove impossible.</p>
<choice idref="sect51">If you wish to take control of the ship's wheel as you approach the field of icebergs, <link-text>turn to 51</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect189">If you wish to go forward to the prow and act as ship's pilot, <link-text>turn to 189</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Chunks of rock and crystal are raining down on your head from above, and what little remains of the stairs on which you are standing is fast crumbling away. You must act quickly to save yourself before this entire stairwell disintegrates and plummets into the hall below.</p>
- <choice idref="sect246">If you possess a Rope (coiled or otherwise), <link-text>turn to 246</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect246">If you possess a Rope (<!--ERRTAG-RE-321679-->oiled or otherwise<!--/ERRTAG-RE-321679-->), <link-text>turn to 246</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect344">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 344</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The dozen or so winged creatures that surround the ailing Tagazin appear to be urging him on towards the Shadow Gate. Your hopes of returning to your home world rose when first you saw the whirling vortex, but now a familiar sensation of fear returns to chill your blood. The thought occurs to you that if Tagazin should enter the Shadow Gate before you, the dragon-creatures may be able to close it behind him and deny you the chance of ever escaping from this evil domain. It is a risk you cannot afford to take.</p>
- <p>Drawing your weapon, you race along the track in pursuit of the demonlord, grimly determined to prevent him from reaching the Shadow Gate alive.</p>
+ <p>Drawing your weapon, you race along the track in pursuit of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-323154-->Demonlord<!--/ERRTAG-RE-323154-->, grimly determined to prevent him from reaching the Shadow Gate alive.</p>
<choice idref="sect347">If you possess Assimilance, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect38">If you do not possess this Discipline, <link-text>turn to 38</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You spin around to see a horde of monstrous shapes come streaming along the mossy ridge which you have just travelled. Bloated corpse-things jostle with humanoid horrors and skeletal warriors whose bones are gnawed with decay. It is a ghastly sight&emdash;a regiment of chaos-creatures, drawn here by the scent of human prey. You shiver with dread, for clearly you are the prey they seek.</p>
- <choice idref="sect259">If you wish to evade these approaching chaos-creatures by descending the steps inside the sunken stone building, <link-text>turn to 259</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>You spin around to see a horde of monstrous shapes come streaming along the mossy ridge which you have just travelled. Bloated corpse-things jostle with humanoid horrors and skeletal warriors whose bones are gnawed with decay. It is a ghastly sight&emdash;a regiment of <!--ERRTAG-RA-325620-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RA-325620-->, drawn here by the scent of human prey. You shiver with dread, for clearly you are the prey they seek.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect259">If you wish to evade these approaching <!--ERRTAG-RA-325620-->Chaos-creatures<!--/ERRTAG-RA-325620--> by descending the steps inside the sunken stone building, <link-text>turn to 259</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect145">If you choose to stand and fight the advancing horde, <link-text>turn to 145</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You recite the words of the Brotherhood spell&emdash;Strength&emdash;and, within seconds, your body surges with new-found energy. You increase your pace until you are running at three times your previous speed. Within a matter of seconds you close upon Tagazin, your weapon drawn in preparation to strike at him as you pass by, but the demonlord sees that he can no longer out-distance you and he stops to block your path. He is weaker than before, but he has lost none of his devilish cunning.</p>
+ <p>You recite the words of the <!--ERRTAG-RE-326382-->Brotherhood Spell <spell>Strength</spell>, and within seconds<!--/ERRTAG-RE-326382-->, your body surges with new-found energy. You increase your pace until you are running at three times your previous speed. Within a matter of seconds you close upon Tagazin, your weapon drawn in preparation to strike at him as you pass by, but the demonlord sees that he can no longer out-distance you and he stops to block your path. He is weaker than before, but he has lost none of his devilish cunning.</p>
<p>As you come to within striking distance, suddenly he leaps at your chest and brings you crashing to the loamy ground.</p>
<combat><enemy>Demonlord Tagazin (injured)</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Conduct this combat for one round only.</p>
<meta><title>258</title></meta>
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- <p>Patiently you attempt to manipulate the lock mechanism using the power of your mind alone. Your patience is finally rewarded by a loud Click, and the ice-caked door creaks slowly open.</p>
+ <p>Patiently you attempt to manipulate the lock mechanism using the power of your mind alone. Your patience is finally rewarded by a loud <!--ERRTAG-RE-345610--><onomatopoeia>click</onomatopoeia><!--/ERRTAG-RE-345610-->, and the ice-caked door creaks slowly open.</p>
<p>Beyond it you see a dark and empty corridor. Before leaving the cell you pause for a few moments to use your skill of Nexus once more, in an attempt to determine the location of your missing weapons and equipment. You sense they are distant but, guided by these feelings, you enter the corridor and go in search of them.</p>
<p>The dingy corridor wends its way deeper into the bowels of this vast alien vessel. You explore a maze of empty holds, where the walls are braced with gleaming crystal girders, and pass through low-ceilinged chambers that, despite the biting chill, reek of death and decay. At length your search ends at a great grey door which is guarded by two undead Drakkarim warriors, armed with spears. The noises you heard earlier have now ceased, and so has the movement of the vessel; you sense that this craft is no longer at sea.</p>
<p>From the cover of a curving crystal bulkhead, you spy upon the Drakkarim guards while you consider your next move.</p>
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- <p>Having used Brotherhood magic to assist your climb you now call on it again to aid your descent. The spell&emdash;Slow Fall&emdash;enables you to glide smoothly to the coal-black floor. A few whispered words cancel its effect and you hurry away towards the shadowy exit.</p>
+ <p>Having used Brotherhood magic to assist your climb you now call on it again to aid your descent. The spell&emdash;<spell>Slow Fall</spell>&emdash;enables you to glide smoothly to the coal-black floor. A few whispered words cancel its effect and you hurry away towards the shadowy exit.</p>
<choice idref="sect300"><link-text>Turn to 300</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Abruptly the ghastly laughter ceases, as if the Deathlord has seen something which has shaken his arrogant confidence in his own invincibility. Your senses tell you that it is the Power Spike&emdash;he has recognized that you possess one of the few weapons capable of destroying him. It is a realization that shocks him to the core.</p>
- <p>You move forwards, eager to exploit your advantage, but the Deathlord reacts swiftly. He utters a gutteral sound and, in the next instant, a massive bolt of energy shoots from the tip of the Deathstaff and comes speeding towards your chest.</p>
+ <p>You move forwards, eager to exploit your advantage, but the Deathlord reacts swiftly. He utters a <!--ERRTAG-RE-394456-->guttural<!--/ERRTAG-RE-394456--> sound and, in the next instant, a massive bolt of energy shoots from the tip of the Deathstaff and comes speeding towards your chest.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 1 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Pathsmanship, add 1. If you possess Grand Nexus as well, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect55">If your total score is now 2 or less, <link-text>turn to 55</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect331">If it is 3&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 331</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>321</title></meta>
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- <p>As the Maycastle cuts through the icy waves towards the fort, a beacon flares into life, its guttering yellow flame marking the entrance to the outpost's slate-walled harbour. A Lencian flag is raised atop the watchtower and the crew give a cheer&emdash;for them it is a welcoming sight after two cold and difficult weeks at sea.</p>
- <p>The Maycastle docks at the harbour wall, alongside the iron-bowed ice-boat which will take you to Ixia. The excited garrison have gathered to greet the crew; they have been looking forward to receiving fresh provisions and news from their homeland for several weeks. You disembark with Prarg and are met on the quay by a bearded sergeant clad in a fur-trimmed leather tunic. He escorts you to the watchtower, where you are welcomed in person by Captain Lanza, the garrison commander.</p>
+ <p>As the <cite>Maycastle</cite> cuts through the icy waves towards the fort, a beacon flares into life, its guttering yellow flame marking the entrance to the outpost's slate-walled harbour. A Lencian flag is raised atop the watchtower and the crew give a cheer&emdash;for them it is a welcoming sight after two cold and difficult weeks at sea.</p>
+ <p>The <cite>Maycastle</cite> docks at the harbour wall, alongside the iron-bowed ice-boat which will take you to Ixia. The excited garrison have gathered to greet the crew; they have been looking forward to receiving fresh provisions and news from their homeland for several weeks. You disembark with Prarg and are met on the quay by a bearded sergeant clad in a fur-trimmed leather tunic. He escorts you to the watchtower, where you are welcomed in person by Captain Lanza, the garrison commander.</p>
<choice idref="sect117"><link-text>Turn to 117</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The first of the three numbers is equal to the number of islands which can be found between the Tozaz Sea and the Gulf of Konkor.</p>
<p>The second of the three numbers is equal to the total of islands which can be found in Lake Ghargon.</p>
<p>The third and final number is equal to the number of cities that can be found on the banks of the River Zegar.</p>
- <p>Consult the map in order to determine the correct three-digit number which will open the lock. When you think you have cracked it, turn to the entry that bears the same number as your answer.</p>
+ <p>Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> in order to determine the correct three-digit number which will open the lock. When you think you have cracked it, turn to the entry that bears the same number as your answer.</p>
<choice idref="sect84">If you calculate incorrectly, or if you cannot solve the clues, <link-text>turn instead to 84</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You grasp the hilt of the sun-sword with both hands and turn the flat of its golden blade towards the onrushing bolt of energy. There is a loud Crack!, and you feel a numbing jolt run the length of your arms as the crackling bolt is deflected away. It hits the surface of the sea, close to the harbour wall, and instantly the patch of briny water freezes over.</p>
- <p>The ghastly creature shrieks with fury and frustration. It comes lumbering down the gangplank, wielding its icy rod like a sword. Calmly you raise the Sommersword and steel yourself to receive its unnerving attack.</p>
+ <p>The ghastly creature shrieks with fury and frustration. It comes lumbering down the gangplank, wielding its icy rod like a sword. Calmly you raise the Sommerswerd and steel yourself to receive its unnerving attack.</p>
<choice idref="sect277">If you wish to attack the creature the moment it steps aboard the ice-boat, <link-text>turn to 277</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect151">If you wish to attempt to sever the gangplank before the creature can come aboard, <link-text>turn to 151</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>Errata</title></meta>
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- <p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>, <quote>no Kai lord</quote> with <quote>no Kai Lord</quote>, <quote>strongholds fierce</quote> with <quote>strongholds, fierce</quote>, <quote>Right-Handed Magic</quote> with <quote>Right-handed magic</quote>, both occurrences of <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>, <quote>Dark God and</quote> with <quote>Dark God, and</quote>, <quote>vigilant for</quote> with <quote>vigilant, for</quote>, <quote>free-state</quote> with <quote>Freeland</quote>, <quote>body, and those</quote> with <quote>body, along with those</quote>, <quote>north-east</quote> with <quote>northeast</quote>, and <quote>quickly and</quote> with <quote>quickly, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far</a>) Replaced <quote>no Kai lord</quote> with <quote>no Kai Lord</quote>, <quote>strongholds fierce</quote> with <quote>strongholds, fierce</quote>, <quote>Right-Handed Magic</quote> with <quote>Right-handed magic</quote>, both occurrences of <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>, <quote>Dark God and</quote> with <quote>Dark God, and</quote>, <quote>vigilant for</quote> with <quote>vigilant, for</quote>, <quote>body, and those</quote> with <quote>body, along with those</quote>, <quote>north-east</quote> with <quote>northeast</quote>, and <quote>quickly and</quote> with <quote>quickly, and</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RA-12477-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>shadow gate</quote> with <quote>Shadow Gate</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-12477-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-6514-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>freestate</quote> with <quote>Freeland</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-6514-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-5555-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-5555-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) Removed <quote>that you will find in the front of this book. For ease of use, and for further adventuring, it is recommended that you photocopy these pages</quote> and <quote>on the last page of this book</quote>. Changed <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></quote> to <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote> according to <cite>Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 24</cite>. Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote> and <quote>opposite and overleaf</quote> with <quote>below</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>smell and</quote> with <quote>smell, and</quote> and both occurrences of <quote>(ie,</quote> with <quote>(i.e.</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced <quote>Magador you</quote> with <quote>Magador, you</quote>, <quote>eg Gold</quote> with <quote>e.g. Gold</quote>, <quote>map of the area</quote> with <quote>map of the the Maakengorge and surrounding territories</quote>, <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, and <quote>adds 3 points</quote> with <quote>adds 5 points</quote>. Removed <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>. Added a section about Gold Crowns which reads <quote>The currency of Magador is the Gold Crown. These are always carried in the Belt Pouch. It will hold a maximum of fifty Crowns.</quote></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>smell and</quote> with <quote>smell, and</quote> and both occurrences of <quote>(ie,</quote> with <quote>(i.e.</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>gods Kai and Ishir</quote> with <quote>Gods Kai and Ishir</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-33045-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33045-ITEM--></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced <quote>Magador you</quote> with <quote>Magador, you</quote>, <quote>eg Gold</quote> with <quote>e.g. Gold</quote>, <quote>map of the area</quote> with <quote>map of the the Maakengorge and surrounding territories</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, and <quote>adds 3 points</quote> with <quote>adds 5 points</quote>. Added a section about Gold Crowns which reads <quote>The currency of Magador is the Gold Crown. These are always carried in the Belt Pouch. It will hold a maximum of fifty Crowns.</quote><!--ERRTAG-RE-35809-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-35809-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-DE-35140-ITEM--> Deleted <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-DE-35140-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-40946-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>(eg Gold Dagger</quote> with <quote>(e.g. Gold Dagger</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-40946-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-36319-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>arrows</quote> with <quote>Arrows</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-36319-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RA-39864-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-39864-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="cmbtrulz">Rules for Combat</a>) Removed <quote>on the inside back cover of this 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>, <quote>Lone Wolf (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 32)</quote> with <quote>Lone Wolf (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 27)</quote>, and <quote>adds 3 points</quote> with <quote>adds 8 points</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="imprvdsc">Improved Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Kai-Blast</quote> with <quote>Kai-blast</quote>. Replaced <quote>surface, eg:</quote> with <quote>surfaces, e.g.</quote>, <quote>ie.</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>, <quote>Kai Surge</quote> with <quote>Kai-surge</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, both occurrences of <quote>arrow, or arrow-like</quote> with <quote>Arrow or Arrow-like</quote>, <quote>lava and</quote> with <quote>lava, and</quote>, and <quote>body-weight</quote> with <quote>body weight</quote>. Added <quote>(7 Disciplines)</quote> after <quote>Sun Lord</quote>. Removed the quotation marks around <quote>Improved Grand Master Disciplines</quote> and <quote>Lightning Hand</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="imprvdsc">Improved Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Kai-Blast</quote> with <quote>Kai-blast</quote>. Replaced <quote>surface, eg:</quote> with <quote>surfaces, e.g.</quote>, <quote>Kai Surge</quote> with <quote>Kai-surge</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, both occurrences of <quote>arrow, or arrow-like</quote> with <quote>Arrow or Arrow-like</quote>, <quote>lava and</quote> with <quote>lava, and</quote>, and <quote>body-weight</quote> with <quote>body weight</quote>. Added <quote>(7 Disciplines)</quote> after <quote>Sun Lord</quote>. Removed the quotation marks around <quote>Lightning Hand</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-57185-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-57185-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-59140-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>ie. lightning</quote> with <quote>i.e. lightning</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-59140-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-60783-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>&lsquot;Improved Grand Master Disciplines&rsquot;</quote> with <quote><cite>Improved Grand Master Disciplines</cite></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-60783-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-53768-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spells</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spells</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-53768-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-58099-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell &lsquot;Lightning Hand&rsquot;</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Lightning Hand</spell></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-58099-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-60406-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spells</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spells</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-60406-ITEM--></p>
<p><cite>Lone Wolf Club Newsletter 24</cite> states: <quote>In Lone Wolf 16, the Improved Discipline of Kai-surge (at rank of Sun Lord) is not fully explained (a sentence is missing from the paragraph). A Kai Sun Lord using Kai Blast [sic] determines the damage inflicted on an enemy by picking two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. These numbers should be added together (a '0' = 1) and the resultant total equals the damage inflicted.</quote>. This missing information has been added to the text.</p>
<p>(<a idref="kaiwisdm">Grand Master's Wisdom</a>) Moved this section of the book to its normal position after <a idref="imprvdsc">Improved Grand Master Disciplines</a>.</p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-63440-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai aspirants</quote> with <quote>Kai Aspirants</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-63440-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-63972-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>urges Rimoah,</quote> with <quote>urges Rimoah.</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-63972-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-65775-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>iceboat</quote> with <quote>ice-boat</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65775-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-65937-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>seven days the pilot</quote> with <quote>seven days, the pilot</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65937-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-65461-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>pack ice</quote> with <quote>pack-ice</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-65461-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect3">3</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-67530-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67530-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-68158-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord's</quote> with <quote>Demonlord's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-68158-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-67737-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>down-draught</quote> with <quote>down-draft</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-67737-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-71213-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Click</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>click</onomatopoeia></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-71213-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-72055-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-72055-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect7">7</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-72582-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>beyond you</quote> with <quote>beyond, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-72582-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-73183-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>it as if</quote> with <quote>it is as if</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-73183-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect8">8</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-75028-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75028-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-75303-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you cannot</quote> with <quote>If you do not</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75303-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect9">9</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-75861-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>ultra-violet</quote> with <quote>ultraviolet</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-75861-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect13">13</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-81799-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sea water</quote> with <quote>seawater</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-81799-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect14">14</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-83432-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>undead who were swarming</quote> with <quote>undead who are swarming</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-83432-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect15">15</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-85157-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>item</quote> with <quote>Item</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-85157-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-84736-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>rough hewn</quote> with <quote>rough-hewn</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-84736-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect18">18</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-87112-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Skark oil</quote> with <quote>skark oil</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-87112-ITEM--> Began a new paragraph before <quote>Do not fear,&ellips;</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-88112-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>you reply, &lsquot;I shall soon return.&rsquot;</quote> with <quote>you reply. &lsquot;I shall soon return.&rsquot;</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-88112-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect19">19</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-88807-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-88807-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-88888-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>attained, above</quote> with <quote>attained above</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-88888-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect20">20</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-89634-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>now-open</quote> with <quote>now open</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-89634-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect22">22</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-93654-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>freestate</quote> with <quote>Freeland state</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-93654-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-94349-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>in previous Lone Wolf adventures</quote> with <quote>in any previous Lone Wolf adventures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94349-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-94491-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>If you have not</quote> with <quote>If you did not</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94491-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect23">23</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-94868-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Ixian undead</quote> with <quote>Ixian Undead</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-94868-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect24">24</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-96008-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>your psi-screen</quote> with <quote>your Psi-screen</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-96008-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-96797-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>head in which</quote> with <quote>head from which</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-96797-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect25">25</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-97640-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-97640-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect26">26</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-98551-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>camouflage</quote> with <quote>Camouflage</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-98551-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-99039-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-99039-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect29">29</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-100780-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>spell&emdash;<spell>Slow Fall</spell>&emdash;and</quote> with <quote>spell <spell>Slow Fall</spell> and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-100780-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect30">30</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-101182-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai camouflage</quote> with <quote>Kai Camouflage</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-101182-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect36">36</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-107138-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>zigzaging</quote> with <quote>zigzagging</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-107138-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect38">38</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-109561-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-109561-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect39">39</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-110397-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-110397-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-111096-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>splutters, &lsquot;it's</quote> with <quote>splutters. &lsquot;It's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111096-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect40">40</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-111431-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Upon the instant</quote> with <quote>At the instant</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111431-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-111723-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord's</quote> with <quote>Demonlord's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-111723-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect42">42</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-113672-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Ixian undead</quote> with <quote>Ixian Undead</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-113672-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect46">46</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-118529-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Battlespell</quote> with <quote>battle-spell</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-118529-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-118714-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>power word&emdash;Gloar!&emdash;at</quote> with <quote>power word <spell>Gloar!</spell> at</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-118714-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect48">48</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-120076-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>battle cry</quote> with <quote>battle-cry</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-120076-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect50">50</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-122808-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Ixian undead</quote> with <quote>Ixian Undead</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-122808-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect52">52</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-125276-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125276-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect53">53</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-125862-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;<spell>Strength</spell>&emdash;upon</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Strength</spell> upon</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125862-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-125957-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-125957-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-126227-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-126227-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect54">54</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-127225-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-127225-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect56">56</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-128759-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Crack!</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>crack!</onomatopoeia></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-128759-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect57">57</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-130610-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>minions you</quote> with <quote>minions, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-130610-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect59">59</a>) Moved the choice to use Telegnosis to the first position in the list. <!--ERRTAG-RE-133768-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sun Lord, or higher</quote> with <quote>Sun Lord or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-133768-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect61">61</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-135239-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;<spell>Sense Evil</spell>&emdash;you</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Sense Evil</spell> you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135239-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-135979-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>gods</quote> with <quote>Gods</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-135979-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-136066-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>he splutters, &lsquot;it's</quote> with <quote>he splutters. &lsquot;It's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136066-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect62">62</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-136622-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-136622-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect63">63</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-138321-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Backpack items</quote> with <quote>Backpack Items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-138321-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect66">66</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-141180-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Hard a-port!</quote> with <quote>Hard aport!</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-141180-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect67">67</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-143354-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Chaos horde</quote> with <quote>Chaos-horde</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-143354-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect68">68</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-144645-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>all of your Backpack items</quote> with <quote>all of your Backpack Items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-144645-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect72">72</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-147920-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-147920-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect74">74</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-150483-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Bulkhead door</quote> with <quote>Bulkhead Door</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-150483-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect75">75</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RA-151246-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-151246-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-151571-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>delete this weapon</quote> with <quote>delete this Weapon</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-151571-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect76">76</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-152987-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>plan you</quote> with <quote>plan, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-152987-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-156560-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-156560-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-156436-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-156436-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect80">80</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-157739-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>creamy-coloured</quote> with <quote>cream-coloured</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-157739-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect81">81</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-159182-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Bulkhead door</quote> with <quote>Bulkhead Door</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-159182-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect86">86</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-163827-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-163827-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect89">89</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-166240-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>at its centre</quote> with <quote>from its centre</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-166240-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-167148-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>round, by</quote> with <quote>round by</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-167148-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect90">90</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-167909-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>raising a Deathstaff</quote> with <quote>raising the Deathstaff</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-167909-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect101">101</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-178944-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>korlinium scabbard</quote> with <quote>Korlinium Scabbard</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-178944-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect103">103</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-181803-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-181803-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect104">104</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-182574-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>still to be</quote> with <quote>to still be</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-182574-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect105">105</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RA-183228-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-183228-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect106">106</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-184244-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>galley</quote> with <quote>gallery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-184244-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-184763-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sun Lord, or higher</quote> with <quote>Sun Lord or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-184763-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-186556-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>unnervering</quote> with <quote>unnerving</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-186556-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect109">109</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-186923-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>lightning swift</quote> with <quote>lightning-swift</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-186923-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect110">110</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-188251-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>at its centre</quote> with <quote>from its centre</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188251-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-188994-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></quote> with <quote>bonuses</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188994-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-189144-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>third round, by</quote> with <quote>third round by</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189144-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect111">111</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-189640-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>simultaneously to fight</quote> with <quote>to simultaneously fight</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189640-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-189825-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-189825-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect112">112</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-188989-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-188989-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-192076-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>attained, above</quote> with <quote>attained above</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-192076-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-194896-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Kai Sixth Sense</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-194896-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect117">117</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-195749-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>court martial</quote> with <quote>court-martial</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-195749-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect118">118</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-197377-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-197377-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-199244-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-199244-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-197731-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;Lightning Hand&emdash;and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Lightning Hand</spell> and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-197731-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-202090-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-202090-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect124">124</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-203234-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>hurling towards</quote> with <quote>hurtling towards</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203234-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-203527-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>both</quote> with <quote><em>both</em></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-203527-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect127">127</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-205201-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>galley</quote> with <quote>gallery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-205201-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect128">128</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-206415-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>place it into your belt</quote> with <quote>stow it in your belt</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-206415-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-206849-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>in Magnamund</quote> with <quote>on Magnamund</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-206849-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-208843-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-208843-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect132">132</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-210597-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Ixian undead</quote> with <quote>Ixian Undead</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-210597-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect133">133</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-209083-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;<spell>Breathe Water</spell></quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Breathe Water</spell></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-209083-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect136">136</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-212449-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;Levitation</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-212449-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect137">137</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-216006-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-216006-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-216266-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Chaos horde</quote> with <quote>Chaos-horde</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-216266-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect138">138</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-217422-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Backpack items</quote> with <quote>Backpack Items</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-217422-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect139">139</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-218512-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>disciplines</quote> with <quote>Disciplines</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-218512-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect145">145</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-226631-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Chaos horde</quote> with <quote>Chaos-horde</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-226631-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect146">146</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-227734-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>infra-red</quote> with <quote>infrared</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-227734-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect149">149</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-230763-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Ghosts, in</quote> with <quote>Ghosts in</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-230763-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect150">150</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-231547-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-231547-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect152">152</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-234972-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Sun Lord, or higher</quote> with <quote>Sun Lord or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-234972-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect154">154</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-237766-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-237766-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect155">155</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-238772-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>shortlived</quote> with <quote>short-lived</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-238772-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect156">156</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-239673-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>cavern; by</quote> with <quote>cavern: by</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-239673-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect161">161</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-244423-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Thane, or higher</quote> with <quote>Thane or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-244423-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect163">163</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-246098-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Above you</quote> with <quote>Above, you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246098-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-246396-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>hilt of rusty sword</quote> with <quote>hilt of a rusty sword</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-246396-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect164">164</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-247617-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>in Magnamund</quote> with <quote>on Magnamund</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-247617-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect165">165</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-249397-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Lord, or higher</quote> with <quote>Lord or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-249397-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect166">166</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-250332-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>me my</quote> with <quote>me, my</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-250332-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect167">167</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-251910-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>bonuses to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></quote> with <quote>bonuses</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-251910-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect175">175</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-260752-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-260752-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect176">176</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-258103-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;Levitation&emdash;and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-258103-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-261529-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-261529-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect180">180</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-265312-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Sixth Sense</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265312-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-265801-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Special Item, do not</quote> with <quote>Special Item, or do not</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265801-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-265861-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>down-draught</quote> with <quote>down-draft</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-265861-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-271699-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271699-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-271813-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>creamy-coloured</quote> with <quote>cream-coloured</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271813-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-271900-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>sky, beat</quote> with <quote>sky beat</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-271900-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-272627-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord's</quote> with <quote>Demonlord's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-272627-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect189">189</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-275996-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>collison</quote> with <quote>collision</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-275996-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect190">190</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-277074-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277074-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-277215-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>grudgingly to retreat</quote> with <quote>to retreat grudgingly</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-277215-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect191">191</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-278446-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>attack upon the</quote> with <quote>attack the</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-278446-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-282913-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>korlinium scabbard</quote> with <quote>Korlinium Scabbard</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-282913-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect195">195</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-285121-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>cry, &lsquot;Ishir</quote> with <quote>cry. &lsquot;Ishir</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285121-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-285729-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Fearing your survival</quote> with <quote>Fearing for your survival</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-285729-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-286336-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Thane, or higher</quote> with <quote>Thane or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286336-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-286539-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Lord, or higher</quote> with <quote>Lord or higher</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-286539-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect202">202</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-292820-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-292820-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect203">203</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-293855-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-293855-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect206">206</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-298425-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Crack!</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>crack!</onomatopoeia></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-298425-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect209">209</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-303096-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>falter and</quote> with <quote>falter, and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-303096-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-303201-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-303201-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-305179-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>explosion white-hot</quote> with <quote>explosion of white-hot</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-305179-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect213">213</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-306850-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>chamber, is</quote> with <quote>chamber is</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-306850-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect216">216</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-310390-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-310390-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-311030-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>fight, you</quote> with <quote>fight you</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-311030-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-307042-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;Counterspell&emdash;and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Counterspell</spell> and</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-307042-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect218">218</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-312220-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Lavas come swooping down</quote> with <quote>Lavas comes swooping down</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312220-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-312378-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312378-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-312735-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>towards the Tagazin</quote> with <quote>towards Tagazin</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312735-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-312948-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord's</quote> with <quote>Demonlord's</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-312948-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Removed the quotation marks around Banedon's warning. <!--ERRTAG-RE-314228-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>korlinium scabbard</quote> with <quote>Korlinium Scabbard</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-314228-ITEM--><!--ERRTAG-RE-314696-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>another weapon</quote> with <quote>another Weapon</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-314696-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect223">223</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-318810-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-318810-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect225">225</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-321679-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>coiled or otherwise</quote> with <quote>oiled or otherwise</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-321679-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect227">227</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-323154-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>demonlord</quote> with <quote>Demonlord</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-323154-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect229">229</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RA-325620-ITEM--> Replaced all occurrences of <quote>chaos-creatures</quote> with <quote>Chaos-creatures</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-325620-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect230">230</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-326382-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell&emdash;<spell>Strength</spell>&emdash;and, within seconds</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Strength</spell>, and within seconds</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-326382-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect258">258</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-345610-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Click</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>click</onomatopoeia></quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-345610-ITEM--></p>
+<p>(<a idref="sect296">296</a>)<!--ERRTAG-RE-394456-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>gutteral</quote> with <quote>guttural</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-394456-ITEM--></p>
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