Chan posts his troopers to guard these portals, and as soon as it is dark, Xo-lin and his entourage are ushered inside Omaki
You place a hand upon his forehead and open one of his eyes, revealing a dilated pupil. You suspect that he has swallowed poison and quickly you look around the interior of the carriage. On the boy
Chan orders the caravan off the highway and into the tall plains grass. You consult with the captain and sense that he is anxious about this unforeseen situation. The caravan is especially vulnerable stranded out here on the plain, and there seems to be little chance of finding sanctuary in the fort at present. Chan appears despondent, but you tell him not to give up hope for you have a plan
Let my brother go free, Chan!
commands Kronar. Free him now, or you and your comrade are dead men.
A cold shiver runs the length of your spine when your Kai Sixth Sense tells you that this is no idle threat. Kronar is an expert archer.
With a cruel laugh Autarch Sejanoz bids you farewell and turns to make his escape along an adjoining tunnel, the young Kamada held captive under his arm.
Save him!
pleads Mitzu. Please save my son!
You use your improved weapon skill to detect the location of your missing blade. After several minutes of meditation you determine that it lies somewhere at the end of the passageway to your left.
+You use your Weaponmastery to detect the location of your missing blade. After several minutes of meditation you determine that it lies somewhere at the end of the passageway to your left.
The ceiling continues its downward travel until you are pushed below the surface. Then it halts abruptly, trapping you underwater among a tangle of mouldering bones. For ten long minutes you survive by the use of your Magnakai Discipline of Nexus, but then the dull pain in your lungs begins to intensify until they feel as if they are going to explode.
@@ -3336,7 +3336,7 @@You draw your Kai Weapon and, as you raise it in readiness to strike the first blow, a heavy silver orb comes hurtling through the crypt door and cracks your forearm. Numbed by the unexpected force of its impact, you drop your weapon and cradle your aching limb to your chest. Seconds later, a group of swarthy-faced tomb robbers come running up the crypt steps and barge you aside. You grapple with one of them and wrest a dagger from his hand, but in the blink of an eye he draws another from his boot and attempts to stab you through the heart.
+You draw your Kai Weapon and, as you raise it in readiness to strike the first blow, a heavy silver orb comes hurtling through the crypt door and cracks your forearm. Numbed by the unexpected force of its impact, you drop your Kai Weapon and cradle your aching limb to your chest. Seconds later, a group of swarthy-faced tomb robbers come running up the crypt steps and barge you aside. You grapple with one of them and wrest a dagger from his hand, but in the blink of an eye he draws another from his boot and attempts to stab you through the heart.
With a cruel laugh Autarch Sejanoz bids you farewell and turns to make his escape along an adjoining tunnel, the young Kamada held captive under his arm.
Save him!
pleads Mitzu. Please save my son!
Very well, Grand Master,
says Chan, a little disappointedly. As you wish. But please excuse me while I go to the armoury myself. The Imperial Caravan will leave shortly from the palace courtyard. I shall meet you there in twenty minutes
After bowing respectfully to the Khea-khan, Chan strides out of the throne room and disappears along the corridor beyond. Nearby, a group of silk-robed courtiers are gathering up hundreds of Chai court scrolls and other Papers of State. You volunteer to help them place these valuable manuscripts into wickerwork baskets, and then carry them outside to the Imperial Caravan in readiness for the long journey east.
+After bowing respectfully to the Khea-khan, Chan strides out of the throne room and disappears along the corridor beyond. Nearby, a group of silk-robed courtiers are gathering up hundreds of Chai court scrolls and other papers of state. You volunteer to help them place these valuable manuscripts into wickerwork baskets, and then carry them outside to the Imperial Caravan in readiness for the long journey east.
The caravan consists of three large carriages, each drawn by a team of eight horses, plus an escort of twenty Imperial Cavalry troopers clad in plain crimson tunics. The golden ornamentation that once embellished the state carriages has been stripped away, and their fine lacquered sides have been painted a dun brown to camouflage their true origins. You approve of their ordinary appearance for it will be far less likely to attract unwanted attention on the long road ahead.
You are helping to load the baskets of papers into the last of the carriages when Captain Chan arrives, fresh from his visit to the armoury. You notice that he is now wearing a waistcoat of golden mail, called an
We
says Chan, as he settles himself into the saddle. You mount your horse, and then together you watch in silence as the aged Khea-khan and his family arrive in the courtyard. Devoted attendants usher them into the middle carriage, and as soon as the doors are closed, Chan gives the signal for the column to move off. Slowly the carriages trundle through the gates of the Imperial Palace and out into the city beyond. You and Chan follow behind the third carriage, and as you ride through the gates, the last sound you hear is the gentle sobbing of the Khea-khan
You are impressed by the wondrous arrow, and you ask Vannar what he intends to do with it. He surprises you with his forthright reply.
@@ -3690,8 +3690,8 @@You draw your Kai Weapon but, as you raise it in readiness to defend yourself, a heavy silver orb comes hurtling through the air and strikes your forearm. Numbed by the unexpected force of its impact, you drop your weapon and cradle your aching limb to your chest. Seconds later, one of the tomb robbers comes leaping over the gravestone and drags you to the ground. You grapple with him and wrest a dagger from his hand, but in the blink of an eye he draws another from his boot and attempts to stab you through the heart.
+You draw your Kai Weapon but, as you raise it in readiness to defend yourself, a heavy silver orb comes hurtling through the air and strikes your forearm. Numbed by the unexpected force of its impact, you drop your Kai Weapon and cradle your aching limb to your chest. Seconds later, one of the tomb robbers comes leaping over the gravestone and drags you to the ground. You grapple with him and wrest a dagger from his hand, but in the blink of an eye he draws another from his boot and attempts to stab you through the heart.
Chan also shows you some Imperial Guard armour, and insists that you try on a waistcoat of golden mail. It is called
he says, proudly. Armour of Life
,It is as strong as steel yet as light and as supple as fine leather.
(If you wish to keep this
Pick a number from the Random Number Table.
@@ -4348,8 +4348,8 @@Aided by your Magnakai Disciplines of Nexus and Curing, you bite back the pain and recover in time to launch a second attack upon this burrowing horror.
@@ -4613,8 +4613,8 @@I
retorts the accused man. I was nearby when I heard the Prince scream. I rushed into the carriage to save him. I thought he was being attacked.
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