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- <title>Fire on the Water</title>
+ <title>Flight from the Dark</title>
<creator class="short">Joe Dever and Gary Chalk</creator>
<creator class="medium">Joe Dever<br />Illustrated by Gary Chalk</creator>
<creator class="long">
- <p><strong>Joe Dever</strong>, the creator of the bestselling Lone Wolf adventure books and novels, has achieved world-wide recognition in three creative fields&emdash;as an award-winning author of international renown, as an acclaimed musician and composer, and as a games designer specialising in role-playing games.</p>
- <p>On graduating from college in 1974, Joe Dever became a professional musician, and for several years, he worked in the music industry in Europe and the United States.</p>
- <p>While working in Los Angeles in 1977 he discovered a then little-known game called <quote>Dungeons &ersand; Dragons</quote>. Although the game was in its infancy, Joe at once realised its huge potential and began designing his own role-playing games along similar conceptual lines. These first games were to form the basis of a fantasy world called Magnamund, which later became the setting for the Lone Wolf books.</p>
- <p>Five years later, in 1982, Joe won the Advanced Dungeons &ersand; Dragons World Championships in Baltimore, an event held before 16,000 people. Inspired and encouraged by his success at Origins, Joe decided to quit the music business and devote his time to writing and games design.</p>
- <p>In 1983, after a brief spell at Games Workshop in London, he wrote <cite>Flight from the Dark</cite>&emdash;the first Lone Wolf interactive gamebook. His manuscript immediately attracted a frenzy of interest from three major London publishing companies, all of whom bid for world rights. Joe accepted an offer of publication from Hutchinson's (later to become Century Hutchinson Ltd; now Random House UK) and <cite>Flight from the Dark</cite> was first published in 1984.</p>
- <p>This first book sold more than 100,000 copies within its first month of publication, and overseas rights were snapped up by twelve countries (including the United States, France, Germany, Japan, Italy and Sweden). The success of Joe's first book laid the foundations for the future of the Lone Wolf series, which has sold millions of copies around the world.</p>
- <p>The Lone Wolf series ended after 28 books and 14 years. Joe has continued to work in the games industry as script writer and games design consultant.</p>
- <p><strong>Gary Chalk</strong>, the illustrator of the early Lone Wolf series, was born in 1952, grew up in Hertfordshire, England. Being interested in history, he began playing war games at the age of fifteen. When he graduated from college with a Bachelor of Arts in design, Gary spent three years training in a studio before becoming a teacher in art and design.</p>
- <p>Gary was working as a children's book illustrator when he became involved in adventure gaming, an interest which eventually led to the creation of several successful games. He is the inventor/illustrator of some of Britain's biggest-selling fantasy games including Cry Havoc, Starship Captain and Battlecars (co-designed with Ian Livingstone). He is also known for his work on the very successful game, Talisman.</p>
- <p>Gary was working at Games Workshop when Joe Dever asked him to illustrate some of his manuscript of Flight from the Dark. The two teamed up after that and, they continued to work together until the eighth book in the series, <cite>The Jungle of Horrors</cite>.</p>
- <p>Gary has also drawn the illustrations in <cite>Redwall</cite> and related books, <cite>The Prince of Shadows</cite> gamebook series, and several books which he also authored. Gary continues to enjoy war gaming and works as an illustrator and model maker. He maintains a <a href="&link.gary.chalk.website;">website</a> with examples of his work.</p>
+ &inclusion.joe.dever.bio.lw;
+ &inclusion.gary.chalk.bio.lw;
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<publisher>Project Aon</publisher>
<date class="publication"><year>2003</year><month>1</month><day>3</day></date>
<description class="blurb">
- <p>You are Lone Wolf&emdash;Last of the Kai Lords. Bitter war rages through your homeland as the evil Darklords of the west lay siege to the capital. The King has sent you on a desperate journey to retrieve the only power in Magnamund that can save your people: the Sommerswerd, the sword of the sun. Ahead of you lie terrible dangers&emdash;ferocious sea-storms, the tunnel of Tarnalin, and the ghostly death-hulks of Vonotar the Traitor. But only you can save your land from the devestation of the Darklords.</p>
+ <p>You are Lone Wolf<ch.emdash/>Last of the Kai Lords. Bitter war rages through your homeland as the evil Darklords of the west lay siege to the capital. The King has sent you on a desperate journey to retrieve the only power in Magnamund that can save your people: the Sommerswerd, the sword of the sun. Ahead of you lie terrible dangers<ch.emdash/>ferocious sea-storms, the tunnel of Tarnalin, and the ghostly death-hulks of Vonotar the Traitor. But only you can save your land from the devastation of the Darklords.</p>
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<description class="publication">
<p>Internet Edition published by <a href="&link.project.website;">Project Aon</a>. This edition is intended to reflect the complete text of the original version. Where we have made minor corrections, they will be noted in the <a idref="errata">Errata</a>.</p>
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- <rights class="copyrights">Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.</rights>
+ <rights class="copyrights">Text copyright <ch.copy/> 1984 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1984 Gary Chalk.</rights>
<rights class="license-notification">
- <p>Text copyright
© 1984 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.<br />Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
+ <p>Text copyright
<ch.copy/> 1984 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1984 Gary Chalk.<br />Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
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- <p><quote>I would be especially pleased if my granting of the rights to distribute my books in this way was seen as my <quote>millennium gift</quote> to all those devoted readers who have kept the Kai flag flying high, through all the good times, and the not-so-good. It would make me very proud indeed if this enterprise laid the foundations of a lasting legacy, securing the longevity of Lone Wolf by making my creation freely and readily accessible to current and future online generations. For them, for us, for Sommerlund and the Kai.&ellips;</quote> <strong>Joe Dever</strong></p>
+ <p><quote>I would be especially pleased if my granting of the rights to distribute my books in this way was seen as my <quote>millennium gift</quote> to all those devoted readers who have kept the Kai flag flying high, through all the good times, and the not-so-good. It would make me very proud indeed if this enterprise laid the foundations of a lasting legacy, securing the longevity of Lone Wolf by making my creation freely and readily accessible to current and future online generations. For them, for us, for Sommerlund and the Kai.<ch.ellips/></quote> <strong>Joe Dever</strong></p>
<p>Project Aon would first like to thank Joe Dever for making this generous offering of the books that we have all loved from the beginning. We would also like to acknowledge the following members of Project Aon for their diligent work:</p>
<section class="frontmatter" id="credits">
<dt>Alternate Illustrations</dt>
<dd>JC Alvarez (action charts)<br />Jonathan Blake (extramatter charts and tables)<br />Michael Hahn (map)</dd>
<dt>Proofreading</dt>
- <dd>Simon Osborne (Sections 1&endash;210 and 246&endash;350)<br />Tony Wrigley (Sections 211&endash;245)</dd>
+ <dd>Simon Osborne (Sections 1<ch.endash/>210 and 246<ch.endash/>350)<br />Tony Wrigley (Sections 211<ch.endash/>245)</dd>
<dt>Editing</dt>
- <dd>Mike Feldman<br />Ingo Klöcker<br />Mark Laird<br />Simon Osborne<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
+ <dd>Mike Feldman<br />Ingo Kl<ch.ouml/>cker<br />Mark Laird<br />Simon Osborne<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
<dt>Coordination</dt>
<dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
+ <dt>Special Thanks</dt>
+ <dd>Tony Lenzo, Laurence O<ch.apos/>Toole, and Keith Sheldon</dd>
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<section class="frontmatter" id="tssf">
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- <title>The Story So Far&ellips;</title>
+ <title>The Story So Far<ch.ellips/></title>
<link class="prev" idref="acknwldg" />
<link class="next" idref="gamerulz" />
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<p>In the northern land of Sommerlund, it has been the custom for many centuries to send the children of the Warrior Lords to the monastery of Kai. There they are taught the skills and disciplines of their noble fathers.</p>
<p>In olden times, during the Age of the Black Moon, the Darklords waged war on Sommerlund. The conflict was a long and bitter trial of strength that ended in victory for the Sommlending at the great battle of Maakengorge. King Ulnar and the allies of Durenor broke the Darklord armies at the pass of Moytura and forced them back into the bottomless abyss of Maakengorge. Vashna, mightiest of the Darklords, was slain upon the sword of King Ulnar, called <quote>Sommerswerd</quote>, the sword of the sun. Since that age, the Darklords have vowed vengeance upon Sommerlund and the House of Ulnar.</p>
<p>You are Lone Wolf, a young Kai initiate who was learning the secret skills of the Kai Lords. Two days ago, your peaceful country was plunged into war when a vast Darklord army suddenly invaded Sommerlund and completely destroyed the Kai Monastery. All the Kai Lords were in attendance for the feast of Fehmarn, and all were killed as the monastery was surrounded and destroyed, the walls collapsing in on the assembled company. You, the only Kai Lord to survive the massacre, vowed then to avenge their deaths. You knew your first task had to be to warn the King, for without the Kai Lords to lead her armies, your country, Sommerlund, would be unable to mobilize in time to drive the Darklords back.</p>
- <p>Your journey to the capital was perilous indeed. The enemy had overrun much of the country and were marching upon Holmgard, the capital itself. But despite the many dangers, you fought your way through to the capital and delivered your warning to the King's court. There you were greatly praised for your skill and bravery but told your mission was not complete: with the Kai Lords dead, there remained only one power in all of Magnamund that could save your people from the Darklords&emdash;the Sommerswerd.</p>
+ <p>Your journey to the capital was perilous indeed. The enemy had overrun much of the country and were marching upon Holmgard, the capital itself. But despite the many dangers, you fought your way through to the capital and delivered your warning to the King<ch.apos/>s court. There you were greatly praised for your skill and bravery but told your mission was not complete: with the Kai Lords dead, there remained only one power in all of Magnamund that could save your people from the Darklords<ch.emdash/>the Sommerswerd.</p>
<p>After the defeat of Vashna, the Sommerswerd had been bestowed upon the allies of Durenor as a mark of trust and allegiance that exists between the two kingdoms. In return, King Alin of Durenor gave Sommerlund a magnificent golden ring bearing the royal arms of Durenor. This ring is known as the Seal of Hammerdal. At that time, King Alin vowed that if ever the shadow of the west should rise again to threaten Sommerlund, Durenor would come to the aid of her ally.</p>
- <p>The King has given you the Seal of Hammerdal. Your quest is to travel to Durenor to fetch the Sommerswerd back. But meanwhile the enemy have broken through the outer defences to the capital and are preparing to besiege the city wall. As Captain D'Val of the King's Guard leads you to the Royal Armoury to equip you for your mission, the King's words keep coming back to you:</p>
+ <p>The King has given you the Seal of Hammerdal. Your quest is to travel to Durenor to fetch the Sommerswerd back. But meanwhile the enemy have broken through the outer defences to the capital and are preparing to besiege the city wall. As Captain D<ch.apos/>Val of the King<ch.apos/>s Guard leads you to the Royal Armoury to equip you for your mission, the King<ch.apos/>s words keep coming back to you:</p>
<p><quote>Forty days, Lone Wolf. We have strength to stand against them for only forty days.</quote></p>
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+ </data>
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<section class="frontmatter" id="gamerulz">
<data>
<p>You keep a record of your adventure on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>During your training as a Kai Lord you have developed fighting prowess
&emdash;<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and physical stamina&emdash;<typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. Before you set off on your adventure you need to measure how effective your training has been. To do this take a pencil and, with your eyes closed, point with the blunt end of it on to the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you pick 0 it counts as zero.</p>
+ <p>During your training as a Kai Lord you have developed fighting prowess
<ch.emdash/><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and physical stamina<ch.emdash/><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. Before you set off on your adventure you need to measure how effective your training has been. To do this take a pencil and, with your eyes closed, point with the blunt end of it on to the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you pick 0 it counts as zero.</p>
<p>The first number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> in this way represents your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. Add 10 to the number you picked and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (i.e. if your pencil fell on 4 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would write in a <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> Of 14.) When you fight, your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> will be pitted against that of your enemy. A high score in this section is therefore very desirable.</p>
<p>The second number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> represents your powers of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>. Add 20 to this number and write the total in the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (i.e. if your pencil fell on the number 6 on the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would have 26 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.)</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 go above the number with which you start your adventure.</p>
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<p>The fact that you are skilled with a weapon does not mean you set out on the adventure carrying that particular weapon. However, you will have opportunities to acquire weapons in the course of your adventures. You cannot carry more than 2 weapons.</p>
- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponskill in
&blankline; +2 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points if this weapon carried</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponskill in
<ch.blankline/> +2 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points if this weapon carried</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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<data>
- <p>Guard Captain D
'Val leads you to the Royal Armoury where your green tunic and Kai cloak are taken from you to be repaired and cleaned. While you await their return, Captain D'Val hands you a pouch of Gold for your journey. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Now add 10 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you may enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (If you successfully completed <a href="&link.01fftd;">Book 1</a>, you may add this sum to the total of any Crowns you may already possess.)</p>
+ <p>Guard Captain D
<ch.apos/>Val leads you to the Royal Armoury where your green tunic and Kai cloak are taken from you to be repaired and cleaned. While you await their return, Captain D<ch.apos/>Val hands you a pouch of Gold for your journey. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Now add 10 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you may enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (If you successfully completed <a href="&link.01fftd;">Book 1</a>, you may add this sum to the total of any Crowns you may already possess.)</p>
<p>On a large table in the centre of the armoury, a number of items have been laid out for your choice. You may take any two of the following:</p>
<ul class="paragraphed">
<li><p>Sword (Weapons)</p></li>
<meta><title>How to Carry Equipment</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Now that you have your equipment, the following list shows you how it is carried. You don't need to make notes but you can refer back to this list in the course of your adventure.</p>
+ <p>Now that you have your equipment, the following list shows you how it is carried. You don<ch.apos/>t need to make notes but you can refer back to this list in the course of your adventure.</p>
<ul>
- <li>Sword&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Short Sword&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Food&emdash;placed in the Backpack</li>
- <li>Chainmail Waistcoat&emdash;worn on the body.</li>
- <li>Mace&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Healing Potion&emdash;carried in the Backpack.</li>
- <li>Quarterstaff&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Spear&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Shield&emdash;slung over the shoulder when not in combat otherwise in the hand.</li>
- <li>Broadsword&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Sword<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Short Sword<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Food<ch.emdash/>placed in the Backpack</li>
+ <li>Chainmail Waistcoat<ch.emdash/>worn on the body.</li>
+ <li>Mace<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Healing Potion<ch.emdash/>carried in the Backpack.</li>
+ <li>Quarterstaff<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Spear<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Shield<ch.emdash/>slung over the shoulder when not in combat otherwise in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Broadsword<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
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- <p>There will be occasions during your adventure when you have to fight an enemy. The enemy's <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points are given in the text. Lone Wolf's aim in the combat is to kill the enemy by reducing his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to zero while losing as few <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points as possible himself.</p>
- <p>At the start of a combat, enter Lone Wolf
's and the enemy's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in the appropriate boxes on the Combat Record section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>There will be occasions during your adventure when you have to fight an enemy. The enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points are given in the text. Lone Wolf<ch.apos/>s aim in the combat is to kill the enemy by reducing his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to zero while losing as few <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points as possible himself.</p>
+ <p>At the start of a combat, enter Lone Wolf
<ch.apos/>s and the enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in the appropriate boxes on the Combat Record section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>The sequence for combat is as follows.</p>
<ol class="paragraphed">
<li><p>Add any extra points gained through your Kai Disciplines to your current <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> total.</p></li>
<p>Subtract the <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of your enemy from this total. The result is your Combat Ratio. Enter it on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>Example</p>
<p>Lone Wolf (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 15) is ambushed by a Winged Devil (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 20). He is not given the opportunity to evade combat, but must stand and fight as the creature swoops down on him. Lone Wolf has the Kai Discipline of Mindblast, to which the Winged Devil is not immune, so he adds 2 points to his <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>, giving a total <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> Of 17.</p>
- <p>He subtracts the Winged Devil
's <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of −3. (17 − 20 = −3). −3 is noted on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
+ <p>He subtracts the Winged Devil
<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of <ch.minus/>3. (17 <ch.minus/> 20 = <ch.minus/>3). <ch.minus/>3 is noted on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
</li>
<li><p><a id="stage3">When you have your Combat Ratio</a>, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p></li>
<li>
<p>Turn to the <a idref="crtable">Combat Results Table</a>. Along the top of the chart are shown the Combat Ratio numbers. Find the number that is the same as your Combat Ratio and cross-reference it with the random number that you have picked (the random numbers appear on the side of the chart). You now have the number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by both Lone Wolf and his enemy in this round of combat. (E represents points lost by the enemy; LW represents points lost by Lone Wolf.)</p>
<p>Example</p>
- <p>The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and Winged Devil has been established as
-3. If the number taken from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> is a 6, then the result of the first round of combat is:</p>
+ <p>The Combat Ratio between Lone Wolf and Winged Devil has been established as
<ch.minus/>3. If the number taken from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> is a 6, then the result of the first round of combat is:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lone Wolf loses 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points</li>
<li>Winged Devil loses 6 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points</li>
<li>Intuite</li>
<li>Doan</li>
<li>Acolyte</li>
- <li>Initiate&emdash;You begin the Lone Wolf adventures with this level of Kai training</li>
+ <li>Initiate<ch.emdash/>You begin the Lone Wolf adventures with this level of Kai training</li>
<li>Aspirant</li>
<li>Guardian</li>
<li>Warmarn or Journeyman</li>
<meta><title>1</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Captain D'Val and his guards escort you to the citadel gate where a small covered wagon awaits you. As soon as you clamber in, the gates are thrown open and you are hurried away through the crowded streets of Holmgard. After a short but uncomfortable journey, the wagon stops and the driver pulls open the canvas flap.</p>
+ <p>Captain D<ch.apos/>Val and his guards escort you to the citadel gate where a small covered wagon awaits you. As soon as you clamber in, the gates are thrown open and you are hurried away through the crowded streets of Holmgard. After a short but uncomfortable journey, the wagon stops and the driver pulls open the canvas flap.</p>
<p><quote>This is the quay, my lord. There is your ship, the Green Sceptre.</quote> As he speaks the driver points across the quay to a sleek trade caravel anchored near to the harbour wall.</p>
- <p><quote>The first mate's name is Ronan. You will find him waiting for you across the square at the Good Cheer Inn.</quote> Then the driver bids you farewell and quickly disappears into the teeming crowds.</p>
+ <p><quote>The first mate<ch.apos/>s name is Ronan. You will find him waiting for you across the square at the Good Cheer Inn.</quote> Then the driver bids you farewell and quickly disappears into the teeming crowds.</p>
<p>You reach the inn to find the front doors locked and the window shutters barred. You are trying to decide what to do next when a hand grabs your arm and you are pulled into the darkness.</p>
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<meta><title>4</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The tavern is full of brigands and drunks, the good-for-nothing crews of trading ships moored at the jetty, all singing and drinking while some try their strength at arm-wrestling. All are so engrossed that nobody notices you enter. In a far comer, you see the fishermen that robbed you. They are seated at a round table covered with empty ale tankards. You know that if you are to reach Durenor in time, you must retrieve the Seal of Hammerdal and your gold.</p>
+ <p>The tavern is full of brigands and drunks, the good-for-nothing crews of trading ships moored at the jetty, all singing and drinking while some try their strength at arm-wrestling. All are so engrossed that nobody notices you enter. In a far corner, you see the fishermen that robbed you. They are seated at a round table covered with empty ale tankards. You know that if you are to reach Durenor in time, you must retrieve the Seal of Hammerdal and your gold.</p>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
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- <signpost>Meki Majenor&emdash;Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
+ <signpost>Meki Majenor<ch.emdash/>Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
</instance>
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<choice idref="sect266">If you wish to enter the weaponsmithy, <link-text>turn to 266</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>8</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Your sleep is deep indeed&emdash;and it is a sleep from which you will never awaken. During the night you are bitten by a sandsnake. Its deadly venom takes only seconds to work.</p>
+ <p>Your sleep is deep indeed<ch.emdash/>and it is a sleep from which you will never awaken. During the night you are bitten by a sandsnake. Its deadly venom takes only seconds to work.</p>
<choice>Your mission and your life end here.</choice>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
- <description>The King's Tower, a magnificent<br />structure of glass and stone</description>
+ <description>The King<ch.apos/>s Tower, a magnificent<br />structure of glass and stone</description>
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- <p>The carriage speeds through the lush farmlands surrounding the city with its many towers and wide streets. On a hill in the very centre of Hammerdal stands the King's Tower, a magnificent structure of glass and stone. As the carriage halts at the tower gates, you suddenly realize for the first time that as a wielder of the Sommerswerd, your destiny is to become part of the oldest legend of the Lastlands.</p>
+ <p>The carriage speeds through the lush farmlands surrounding the city with its many towers and wide streets. On a hill in the very centre of Hammerdal stands the King<ch.apos/>s Tower, a magnificent structure of glass and stone. As the carriage halts at the tower gates, you suddenly realize for the first time that as a wielder of the Sommerswerd, your destiny is to become part of the oldest legend of the Lastlands.</p>
<choice idref="sect196"><link-text>Turn to 196</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Stowing your equipment beneath the seat, you settle back in comfort and doze off.</p>
<p>When you awake, there are five other passengers and the journey to Durenor has already begun.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect51">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 51</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect195">If the number you have picked is 4&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 195</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect339">If the number you have picked is 7&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect51">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 51</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect195">If the number you have picked is 4<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 195</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect339">If the number you have picked is 7<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>After somewhat reluctantly agreeing a wager of 10 Gold Crowns, you begin the game.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, you may add 2 to this number.</p>
- <choice idref="sect58">If your total score is now 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 58</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect167">If your total score is now 4&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 167</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect329">If your total score is now 7&endash;11, <link-text>turn to 329</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect58">If your total score is now 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 58</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect167">If your total score is now 4<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 167</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect329">If your total score is now 7<ch.endash/>11, <link-text>turn to 329</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>As the contest begins, you use your Kai Discipline to weaken your opponent's concentration. Beads of sweat stand out on his forehead and his eyes gradually close as he withers under your relentless Mindblast. In less than a minute he has collapsed to the floor completely unconscious.</p>
+ <p>As the contest begins, you use your Kai Discipline to weaken your opponent<ch.apos/>s concentration. Beads of sweat stand out on his forehead and his eyes gradually close as he withers under your relentless Mindblast. In less than a minute he has collapsed to the floor completely unconscious.</p>
<choice idref="sect305"><link-text>Turn to 305</link-text>.</choice>
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<li>12 Gold Crowns</li>
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<p>As you are about to leave the tower, he points out the direction you should take.</p>
- <p><quote>When you reach the Rymerift, take the track northwards. You will come to a bridge guarded by the King's men. When they ask for the password, answer them with the word <quote>sunset</quote>. The road beyond the Rymerift leads to Port Bax. Godspeed Lone Wolf.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>When you reach the Rymerift, take the track northwards. You will come to a bridge guarded by the King<ch.apos/>s men. When they ask for the password, answer them with the word <quote>sunset</quote>. The road beyond the Rymerift leads to Port Bax. Godspeed Lone Wolf.</quote></p>
<p>You thank the brave warrior and leave. You must abandon your horse at the watchtower, for it would be impossible to pass through the dense trees on horseback.</p>
<choice idref="sect244"><link-text>Turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Meki Majenor&emdash;Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
+ <signpost>Meki Majenor<ch.emdash/>Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
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<choice idref="sect173">If you wish to enter the trading post, <link-text>turn to 173</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The trickster lies dead at your feet. Rolling him over with your foot, you remove several cards from the sleeves of his jacket and throw them on the table. The crowd soon disperses and the tavern is a bustle of noise and activity once more. The other card players retrieve their gold from the table and leave the remainder for you.</p>
- <p>To find out how much has been left on the table, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. (In this instance, 0 = 10 instead of zero.) Now multiply this number by 3. The total is the number of Gold Crowns that are on the table. You may also take the Card Sharp
's Dagger if you wish. Remember to mark all the items on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>To find out how much has been left on the table, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. (In this instance, 0 = 10 instead of zero.) Now multiply this number by 3. The total is the number of Gold Crowns that are on the table. You may also take the Card Sharp
<ch.apos/>s Dagger if you wish. Remember to mark all the items on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>As the body is being dragged outside, you walk to the bar and call for the innkeeper. You press a Gold Crown into his hand and ask for a room for the night.</p>
<choice idref="sect314"><link-text>Turn to 314</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>In the morning you are awoken by the cry of the deck watchman: <quote>Wreckage off the starboard bow!</quote></p>
<p>Quickly dressing, you climb up on deck and join the captain at the rail.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect119">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 119</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect341">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 341</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect119">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 119</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect341">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 341</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is the crypt of Killean the Overlord. He had been ruler of Ragadorn, but he and many others in Ragadorn died during an outbreak of Red Death plague three years ago.</p>
- <p>You suddenly recall a journeyman of your monastery called Swift Fox He told you tales of his many travels to Ragadorn. The Red Death killed over half the population here. It also killed Swift Fox.</p>
+ <p>You suddenly recall a journeyman of your monastery called Swift Fox. He told you tales of his many travels to Ragadorn. The Red Death killed over half the population here. It also killed Swift Fox.</p>
<choice idref="sect177">If you wish to return to the tavern, <link-text>turn to 177</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect253">If you wish to head west along Tomb Street, <link-text>turn to 253</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect319">If you wish to head east along Watchtower Street, <link-text>turn to 319</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You release the lock and slide back the hatch cover. The sudden draught of air causes flames to billow out of the hold. You stumble backwards, clutching your burnt face. Lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p><quote>Fire! Fire!</quote> the cry goes up.</p>
- <p>In panic the crew fight to put out the flames. It takes over an hour to control the blaze. The damage is considerable&emdash;the entire store of food and fresh water was in that hold, and the fire has completely ruined both, as well as weakened the structure of the ship.</p>
+ <p>In panic the crew fight to put out the flames. It takes over an hour to control the blaze. The damage is considerable<ch.emdash/>the entire store of food and fresh water was in that hold, and the fire has completely ruined both, as well as weakened the structure of the ship.</p>
<p>As you stand surveying the wreckage, the captain approaches you, his face blackened by the smoke. He is carrying something in a bundle under his arm. <quote>We must talk in private, my lord,</quote> he says quietly.</p>
<p>Without replying, you turn and follow him below to his cabin.</p>
<choice idref="sect222"><link-text>Turn to 222</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your first meeting with the Lord-lieutenant comes as something of a shock. You had perhaps half expected him to be a servile old man, as are the envoys of the southern lands that plague your King's court with their delegations. The man clad in heavy chainmail standing before you is neither old nor servile. You are soon to learn that Lord-lieutenant Rhygar is an exceptional man.</p>
+ <p>Your first meeting with the Lord-lieutenant comes as something of a shock. You had perhaps half expected him to be a servile old man, as are the envoys of the southern lands that plague your King<ch.apos/>s court with their delegations. The man clad in heavy chainmail standing before you is neither old nor servile. You are soon to learn that Lord-lieutenant Rhygar is an exceptional man.</p>
<p>Born of a Sommlending father and a Durenese mother, he has become something of a legend in this city. In the last decade, he has led an alliance of the nations to victory against the invading Ice Barbarians of Kalte. Wise in peace, fierce in war, you could not have wished for better company on your quest for the Sommerswerd.</p>
<p>Rhygar orders that a sumptuous meal be served. It is by far the best food you have tasted since the war began. During the feast, you recall the events that have brought you to Port Bax, and reflect on the daunting challenge that still lies before you. After the meal, Rhygar sends for his physician who attends to your wounds. His potions restore 6 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. Then he advises you to sleep, for you are to leave with the Lord-lieutenant for Hammerdal in the morning.<a id="sect31-1" idref="sect31-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
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<p>Early next day, you are taken to an enclosed garden at the rear of the consulate where Rhygar and three of his best soldiers await you on horseback. They are to be your bodyguard and guides on the 230 mile ride to Hammerdal. The streets of Port Bax are just beginning to come to life as you ride through the town. Passing under the moss-covered city gate, you now feel confident that your mission will succeed.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect176">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 176</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect254">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 254</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect176">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 176</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect254">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 254</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You awake at dawn to the sound of a shrill cockcrow. You can see the crooked streets of Ragadorn through a veil of heavy rain beating down on the cobblestones outside. It has been six days since you left Holmgard and you are still 200 miles from Port Bax.</p>
- <p>You are in the loft of a very large coach station. A group of green-clad men have arrived and have started to clean out one of the coaches. You overhear one of them say that the coach leaves for Port Bax at one o'clock this afternoon and that the journey will take seven days.</p>
+ <p>You are in the loft of a very large coach station. A group of green-clad men have arrived and have started to clean out one of the coaches. You overhear one of them say that the coach leaves for Port Bax at one o<ch.apos/>clock this afternoon and that the journey will take seven days.</p>
<p>You are hungry and must eat a Meal here or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect136">After the Meal, if you decide to approach the coachmen and ask to buy a ticket for the journey to Port Bax, <link-text>turn to 136</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect238">If you would rather descend the ladder to the street outside, <link-text>turn to 238</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>34</title></meta>
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- <p>As you close the door of your cabin, you hear the frantic shouts of the crew as they prepare to fight off the attackers. Suddenly you hear the dull thud of something hitting the rear deck followed by the shrieks of creatures you know only too well&emdash;Giaks! The Zlanbeast are dropping nets of Giaks on to the ship. The door of your cabin bursts open and you are faced by three of the hideous grey-skinned creatures. Their jagged swords are covered in blood. You cannot evade and you must fight them as one enemy.</p>
+ <p>As you close the door of your cabin, you hear the frantic shouts of the crew as they prepare to fight off the attackers. Suddenly you hear the dull thud of something hitting the rear deck followed by the shrieks of creatures you know only too well<ch.emdash/>Giaks! The Zlanbeast are dropping nets of Giaks on to the ship. The door of your cabin bursts open and you are faced by three of the hideous grey-skinned creatures. Their jagged swords are covered in blood. You cannot evade and you must fight them as one enemy.</p>
<combat><enemy>Giaks</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">16</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">14</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect345">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 345</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>36</title></meta>
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- <p>The food tastes delicious and it is only a matter of minutes before you empty your plate. You decide to take a short nap before meeting the others in the bar room. But as you are about to lie down, a terrible pain grips your stomach. Your legs buckle and you fall trembling to the floor. You feel as if your whole body is on fire. One word repeats itself over and over again in your mind&emdash;poison&ellips;poison&ellips;poison&ellips;</p>
+ <p>The food tastes delicious and it is only a matter of minutes before you empty your plate. You decide to take a short nap before meeting the others in the bar room. But as you are about to lie down, a terrible pain grips your stomach. Your legs buckle and you fall trembling to the floor. You feel as if your whole body is on fire. One word repeats itself over and over again in your mind<ch.emdash/>poison<ch.ellips/>poison<ch.ellips/>poison<ch.ellips/></p>
<choice idref="sect145">If you have some Laumspur, <link-text>turn to 145</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect210">If you have the Kai Discipline of Healing, <link-text>turn to 210</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect275">If you have neither of the above, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>We should reach Ragadorn in six hours, she says, placing her basket on the floor so that you can sit beside her. You learn that she lives in Ragadorn and she tells you a little about the port.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>Since Killean the Overlord died three years ago, Ragadorn has been ruled by Lachlan, his evil son. He and his mercenaries are nothing but pirates. They bleed the people dry with their heavy taxes, and if anyone complains, they are quietly disposed of. It's a sorry state of affairs. If you take my advice you'll leave Ragadorn as soon as possible.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Since Killean the Overlord died three years ago, Ragadorn has been ruled by Lachlan, his evil son. He and his mercenaries are nothing but pirates. They bleed the people dry with their heavy taxes, and if anyone complains, they are quietly disposed of. It<ch.apos/>s a sorry state of affairs. If you take my advice you<ch.apos/>ll leave Ragadorn as soon as possible.</quote></p>
<p>During the journey you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> Points.</p>
<p>Then in the distance you hear a bell tolling. You look out of the window to see the city wall of Ragadorn. The coach passes through the west gate and pulls to a halt. As you jump to the ground, you are greeted by the awful smell of this dingy seaport. A rusty sign nailed to a wall says <quote>Welcome to Ragadorn</quote>.</p>
<p>The woman tells you that you can board a coach to Port Bax at the coach station near the east gate of the city.</p>
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<p>You are galloping along the forest road towards the cloaked riders when you see one of them raise a black staff high above his head. A knot of twisted black steel crowns the tip and it is starting to flow with a vivid blue flame. You are just ready to strike when a searing bolt of energy hurtles from the evil staff and explodes beside you. Thrown sideways by the force of the blast, you tumble into the undergrowth.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect311">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect159">If it is 8&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 159</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect311">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect159">If it is 8<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 159</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>48</title></meta>
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- <p>Pointing at a jug of ale on the bar, you tell the sailor to watch very closely. Closing your eyes, you concentrate on the jug until you can picture it in your mind's eye. As you will the jug to rise in the air, you hear the sailor gasp in amazement.</p>
+ <p>Pointing at a jug of ale on the bar, you tell the sailor to watch very closely. Closing your eyes, you concentrate on the jug until you can picture it in your mind<ch.apos/>s eye. As you will the jug to rise in the air, you hear the sailor gasp in amazement.</p>
<choice idref="sect268"><link-text>Turn to 268</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>53</title></meta>
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- <p>You hear whispering among the crew and catch the words <quote>ghost-ships</quote> and <quote>cursed voyage</quote>, but the whispering stops when the captain's voice calls for all hands on deck. A silence descends on the Green Sceptre as Captain Kelman addresses the crew in a loud voice.</p>
- <p><quote>Men, we are three days' sail from Port Bax, but with a strong wind and a stout heart we'll drop anchor and feast there in two. The fire has claimed many of our provisions and rations are hereby cut to one meal a day. A guard shall be placed upon the freshwater cask. But we are strong. We shall endure. Any man found thieving will receive a hundred lashes. That is all.</quote> The crew seem unhappy at the captain's decision, but none of them dares to challenge his authority.</p>
+ <p>You hear whispering among the crew and catch the words <quote>ghost-ships</quote> and <quote>cursed voyage</quote>, but the whispering stops when the captain<ch.apos/>s voice calls for all hands on deck. A silence descends on the Green Sceptre as Captain Kelman addresses the crew in a loud voice.</p>
+ <p><quote>Men, we are three days<ch.apos/> sail from Port Bax, but with a strong wind and a stout heart we<ch.apos/>ll drop anchor and feast there in two. The fire has claimed many of our provisions and rations are hereby cut to one meal a day. A guard shall be placed upon the freshwater cask. But we are strong. We shall endure. Any man found thieving will receive a hundred lashes. That is all.</quote> The crew seem unhappy at the captain<ch.apos/>s decision, but none of them dares to challenge his authority.</p>
<p>Later that afternoon, you are invited by both the crew and by the captain to take your evening meal with them.</p>
<choice idref="sect321">If you wish to eat with the captain, <link-text>turn to 321</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect154">If you wish to eat with the crew, <link-text>turn to 154</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>'Tis a fine blade, wrought of Durenese steel. It can be yours for only 12 Gold Crowns.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote><ch.apos/>Tis a fine blade, wrought of Durenese steel. It can be yours for only 12 Gold Crowns.</quote></p>
<p>If you wish to purchase this Broadsword, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect347">If you leave this shop by the front door, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect3">If you leave by the rear door, <link-text>turn to 3</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>62</title></meta>
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<footnote id="sect62-1-foot" idref="sect62-1">
<p>If you have the <quote>necessary papers</quote>, you only have the option of not showing them if you have the Seal of Hammerdal.</p>
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- <p>You enter a large room full of ledgers and files. A man wearing the uniform of a Durenese naval officer is seated opposite at a large desk. He peers at you inquisitively from behind a huge book and says, <quote>You must have pressing business in the naval quadrant to apply for a red pass at this late hour. I shall need to see your access papers and proof of your commanding officer's authorization.</quote></p>
+ <p>You enter a large room full of ledgers and files. A man wearing the uniform of a Durenese naval officer is seated opposite at a large desk. He peers at you inquisitively from behind a huge book and says, <quote>You must have pressing business in the naval quadrant to apply for a red pass at this late hour. I shall need to see your access papers and proof of your commanding officer<ch.apos/>s authorization.</quote></p>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
<meta><title>68</title></meta>
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- <p>The guard's expression changes to a sneer of contempt. <quote>I am a soldier of Durenor. Your gold will not help you here.</quote></p>
+ <p>The guard<ch.apos/>s expression changes to a sneer of contempt. <quote>I am a soldier of Durenor. Your gold will not help you here.</quote></p>
<p>Unfortunately you have insulted his honour and he intends to teach you a harsh lesson.</p>
<choice idref="sect306"><link-text>Turn to 306</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>69</title></meta>
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- <p>One of the cloaked strangers removes a black staff from beneath his robes and holds it aloft. A blue flame ignites at the twisted iron tip and a searing blast of energy leaps towards you. There is a deafening crack as the bolt is turned away by Rhygar's shield.</p>
+ <p>One of the cloaked strangers removes a black staff from beneath his robes and holds it aloft. A blue flame ignites at the twisted iron tip and a searing blast of energy leaps towards you. There is a deafening crack as the bolt is turned away by Rhygar<ch.apos/>s shield.</p>
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- <p><quote>Give no quarter,</quote> cries the Lord-lieutenant as he attacks the cloaked staff-bearer. His sword slices clean through the robed stranger but he remains unharmed. You suddenly realize why he does not bleed. He and his sinister companions are Helghast, fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but are invulnerable to normal weapons. The Helghast lets out a hideous scream that tears at your mind. Blinded by the sudden pain, you trip and fall into the dense undergrowth of the wooded hillside. Unless you have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from this attack by the Helghast's Mindforce.</p>
+ <p><quote>Give no quarter,</quote> cries the Lord-lieutenant as he attacks the cloaked staff-bearer. His sword slices clean through the robed stranger but he remains unharmed. You suddenly realize why he does not bleed. He and his sinister companions are Helghast, fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but are invulnerable to normal weapons. The Helghast lets out a hideous scream that tears at your mind. Blinded by the sudden pain, you trip and fall into the dense undergrowth of the wooded hillside. Unless you have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from this attack by the Helghast<ch.apos/>s Mindforce.</p>
<choice idref="sect311"><link-text>Turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>70</title></meta>
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- <p>You gasp with pain as the serpent's fangs sink deeply into your arm. Grabbing the snake behind its ugly head, you rip away the thrashing creature and hurl it into the long grass. But your wound is deep and inflamed by venom.</p>
+ <p>You gasp with pain as the serpent<ch.apos/>s fangs sink deeply into your arm. Grabbing the snake behind its ugly head, you rip away the thrashing creature and hurl it into the long grass. But your wound is deep and inflamed by venom.</p>
<choice idref="sect219">If you have a Crystal Star Pendant, <link-text>turn to 219</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect44">If you do not, <link-text>turn to 44</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>73</title></meta>
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- <p>The climb is very difficult, for you have only one free hand&emdash;the other holds the glowing hilt of the Sommerswerd.</p>
+ <p>The climb is very difficult, for you have only one free hand<ch.emdash/>the other holds the glowing hilt of the Sommerswerd.</p>
<p>You eventually reach the rim of the tower and quickly hook a leg over the narrow ledge. You are about to jump into the tower and attack when a thin voice makes you freeze.</p>
<p><quote>How I shall delight in the irony of your death, Lone Wolf.</quote></p>
<p>The sorcerer is standing in the far comer of the tower, his left hand pointing at your head. <quote>Your quest has failed Lone Wolf. Now you must die!</quote></p>
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<p>Placing your hands upon his chest, you try to seal the open wound. He has lost a lot of blood and although he is sweating heavily, his skin is cold to the touch. His eyes suddenly roll open and he shouts a garbled warning.</p>
- <p><quote>Pirates&ellips;Lakuri pirates&ellips;beware the red sails&ellips;repel boarders!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Pirates<ch.ellips/>Lakuri pirates<ch.ellips/>beware the red sails<ch.ellips/>repel boarders!</quote></p>
<p>The captain is soon unconscious once more. You wrap him in blankets and place a cushion beneath his head, but he has drifted off into a sleep from which he will not awake. Back on deck, the bodies of the dead crew have been gathered together. Captain Kelman approaches you and hands you a vicious-looking black scimitar.</p>
<p><quote>This is no pirate sword, Lone Wolf. This weapon was forged in the furnaces of Helgedad. It is a Darklord blade.</quote></p>
<p>It is daunting news. If the Darklords have allied the Lakuri pirates to their cause, the voyage to Durenor will be a perilous one. You fling the black sword into the sea and return to the Green Sceptre. As you set sail for the east, you watch as the Durenor merchantman slips beneath the waves.</p>
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<p>You enter a musty office where two men sit hunched over desks bowed beneath the weight of books and papers.</p>
- <p><quote>Good evening, sir,</quote> says one of the men, his long waxed moustache twitching as he speaks. <quote>Sir, requires a merchant's pass?</quote></p>
- <p>Before you can reply, the man passes to you a fistful of complicated forms. <quote>If sir would care to sign these, I can issue sir's pass immediately. The fee is 10 Gold Crowns.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Good evening, sir,</quote> says one of the men, his long waxed moustache twitching as he speaks. <quote>Sir, requires a merchant<ch.apos/>s pass?</quote></p>
+ <p>Before you can reply, the man passes to you a fistful of complicated forms. <quote>If sir would care to sign these, I can issue sir<ch.apos/>s pass immediately. The fee is 10 Gold Crowns.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect142">If you wish to sign the forms and purchase a white pass, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> and <link-text>turn to 142</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect318">If you do not have enough money or do not wish to purchase the pass, leave this office and return to the hall by <link-text>turning to 318</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect79">
<meta><title>79</title></meta>
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+
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect79-1-foot" idref="sect79-1">
- <p>The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
+ <p>The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
</footnote>
</footnotes>
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<p>The power coursing through your body so overwhelms your senses that you become oblivious to your surroundings. You instinctively raise the blade above your head where a shaft of sunlight suddenly catches upon its very tip and floods the chamber with a blinding white glow. At that moment the true power of the Sommerswerd is revealed to you.</p>
- <p>This weapon was forged long before the Sommlending, the Durenese or the Darklords dwelt in the Lastlands. Its makers were of a race that men would now call gods. To release the power that it contains, only a Kai lord may wield it. Should it be used in combat by anyone who is not a Kai lord, its power will fade and be lost forever.</p>
- <p>When used in combat, the Sommerswerd will add 8 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> (10 points if you possess the Kai Discipline of Weaponskill with swords). It has the ability to absorb any magic that is used against its bearer, and it doubles the total of all <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by undead enemies (e.g. Helghasts) in combat. It is the only weapon in all of Magnamund that can kill a Darklord, and for this reason the Darklords are bent on thwarting your quest.</p>
- <p>You now realize you hold the only power in Magnamund that can save your people. Slowly the light starts to fade and you become aware of Lord Axim's hand upon your shoulder.</p>
+ <p>This weapon was forged long before the Sommlending, the Durenese or the Darklords dwelt in the Lastlands. Its makers were of a race that men would now call gods. To release the power that it contains, only a Kai Lord may wield it. Should it be used in combat by anyone who is not a Kai Lord, its power will fade and be lost forever.</p>
+ <p>When used in combat, the Sommerswerd will add 8 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> (10 points if you possess the Kai Discipline of Weaponskill with swords). It has the ability to absorb any magic that is used against its bearer, and it doubles the total of all <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points lost by undead enemies (e.g. Helghast) in combat. It is the only weapon in all of Magnamund that can kill a Darklord, and for this reason the Darklords are bent on thwarting your quest.</p>
+ <p>You now realize you hold the only power in Magnamund that can save your people. Slowly the light starts to fade and you become aware of Lord Axim<ch.apos/>s hand upon your shoulder.</p>
<p><quote>Come, Lone Wolf, there is much preparation for your return to Sommerlund.</quote></p>
- <p>You sheathe the Sommerswerd in its jewelled scabbard and follow Lord Axim as he leaves the King's chamber.</p>
+ <p>You sheathe the Sommerswerd in its jewelled scabbard and follow Lord Axim as he leaves the King<ch.apos/>s chamber.</p>
<p>Make the necessary adjustments to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> total now that you possess the Sommerswerd.<a id="sect79-1" idref="sect79-1-foot" class="footnote" /> Note the powers of the sword under the Special Items section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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<meta><title>81</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You awake the following morning to the cries of the lookout from high in the crow's nest above.</p>
+ <p>You awake the following morning to the cries of the lookout from high in the crow<ch.apos/>s nest above.</p>
<p><quote>Longboat adrift off the port stern!</quote></p>
<p>You climb up on the deck and meet the captain, bracing yourself against the fresh breeze. Less than fifty yards off the port stern, a damaged longboat bobs up and down in the heavy sea. On board are three men huddled together against the wind.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect260">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect281">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 281</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect260">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect281">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 281</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Gunio's Weaponsmithy</signpost>
+ <signpost>Gunio<ch.apos/>s Weaponsmithy</signpost>
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<p>There is a light in the window and the door is open.</p>
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<p>There are many ships of all sizes and nationalities moored on this side of the harbour. The River Dorn, which divides the city of Ragadorn, is always busy.</p>
- <p>You are about to give up your search, when you spot the thieves' fishing boat. There is nobody aboard, but a thorough search of the cabin reveals a Mace and 3 Gold Crowns hidden inside a folded hammock. The hammock bears a label that reads:</p>
- <signpost>North Star Tavern&emdash;Barnacle Street</signpost>
+ <p>You are about to give up your search, when you spot the thieves<ch.apos/> fishing boat. There is nobody aboard, but a thorough search of the cabin reveals a Mace and 3 Gold Crowns hidden inside a folded hammock. The hammock bears a label that reads:</p>
+ <signpost>North Star Tavern<ch.emdash/>Barnacle Street</signpost>
<p>You take the Mace and Crowns and return to Stonepost Square.</p>
<choice idref="sect215">If you choose to go east along Barnacle Street <link-text>turn to 215</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect303">If you choose to go south along Westbank Wharf, <link-text>turn to 303</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>87</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>As you raise your weapon and strike at the knight, you realize too late that you have made a dreadful mistake, for he is a champion swordsman and the soldiers are from the élite regiment of King Alin IV's bodyguard. Thinking you are a Helghast, they quickly surround you and cut you to pieces.</p>
+ <p>As you raise your weapon and strike at the knight, you realize too late that you have made a dreadful mistake, for he is a champion swordsman and the soldiers are from the <ch.eacute/>lite regiment of King Alin IV<ch.apos/>s bodyguard. Thinking you are a Helghast, they quickly surround you and cut you to pieces.</p>
<choice>Your mission and your life come to a tragic end here in Tarnalin.</choice>
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<meta><title>88</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Although night has fallen, a full moon casts a bright light upon the village. Behind the tavern, you see a small wheelwright's shop with two horses hitched to a hay-cart.</p>
+ <p>Although night has fallen, a full moon casts a bright light upon the village. Behind the tavern, you see a small wheelwright<ch.apos/>s shop with two horses hitched to a hay-cart.</p>
<choice idref="sect179">If you have the Kai Discipline of Camouflage, <link-text>turn to 179</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect150">If you wish to take a horse and escape, <link-text>turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect71">If you wish to hide in the wheelwright's shop, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect71">If you wish to hide in the wheelwright<ch.apos/>s shop, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Rememeber that you must take the Backpack in order to carry any of the Backpack Items.</p>
</footnote>
<footnote id="sect91-2-foot" idref="sect91-2">
- <p>It is probably fair to consider both Meals as only one item of the merchant's cargo.</p>
+ <p>It is probably fair to consider both Meals as only one item of the merchant<ch.apos/>s cargo.</p>
</footnote>
</footnotes>
<meta><title>95</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You spur your horse through the tangle of trees until you enter a small clearing. Six Szalls are jumping excitedly around the writhing body of a man on the ground. A strangely carved spear is stuck in his chest, and lying dead beside him is the body of a Knight of the White Mountain. The creatures are shrieking at each other and appear to be unconcerned with the man's obvious agony.</p>
+ <p>You spur your horse through the tangle of trees until you enter a small clearing. Six Szalls are jumping excitedly around the writhing body of a man on the ground. A strangely carved spear is stuck in his chest, and lying dead beside him is the body of a Knight of the White Mountain. The creatures are shrieking at each other and appear to be unconcerned with the man<ch.apos/>s obvious agony.</p>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
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- <choice idref="sect239">If you have the Kai Discipline of Healing, a healing potion or some Laumspur, and you want to try to save the man's life, <link-text>turn to 239</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect239">If you have the Kai Discipline of Healing, a healing potion or some Laumspur, and you want to try to save the man<ch.apos/>s life, <link-text>turn to 239</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect28">If you wish to attack the Szalls, <link-text>turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>97</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You have noticed during your rigorous training exercises with the Sommerswerd that your Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense has become more sensitive than ever before: you knew exactly what Madin Rendalim's sad news was long before he actually told you. You may find that your improved Sixth Sense will be an important advantage upon your return to Holmgard.</p>
+ <p>You have noticed during your rigorous training exercises with the Sommerswerd that your Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense has become more sensitive than ever before: you knew exactly what Madin Rendalim<ch.apos/>s sad news was long before he actually told you. You may find that your improved Sixth Sense will be an important advantage upon your return to Holmgard.</p>
<choice idref="sect152"><link-text>Turn to 152</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>99</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of the ship's lookout from high up in the crow's nest.</p>
+ <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of the ship<ch.apos/>s lookout from high up in the crow<ch.apos/>s nest.</p>
<p><quote>Ship ahoy off the port bow!</quote></p>
<p>You clamber up a narrow ladder and join the captain at the stern. <quote>Your eyes are younger than mine, see what you can make of her, my lord,</quote> he says, and hands you an ornate telescope.</p>
<p>You can make out the red sails and black flag of a Lakuri pirate warship on the horizon.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect326">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 326</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect163">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 163</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect326">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 326</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect163">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 163</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>A veil of sea fog has rolled across the still ocean from the broken spine of land known as the Kirlundin Isles. Strange dark shapes hide within this mist. They are growing larger, and slowly the distinct outlines of ships become plain.</p>
- <p><quote>Prepare for battle!</quote> The admiral's cry is repeated along the many decks of the Durenese fleet.</p>
+ <p><quote>Prepare for battle!</quote> The admiral<ch.apos/>s cry is repeated along the many decks of the Durenese fleet.</p>
<p><quote>All hands on deck!</quote></p>
- <p>As the black ships approach through the fog, a horrific sight befalls you. They are death-hulks, sunken ships crewed by the living corpses of drowned sailors. They have been summoned to the surface by great wizardry, and they are closing for battle. Suddenly the fog vanishes, and you can now see that the death-hulks bar the entrance to the Holmgulf. In the centre of the line is their sinister flagship. Swiftly it sails towards you, a huge ram protruding from its black prow. As it rips its way through the hull of the Durenor, you hear the admiral's last desperate order.</p>
+ <p>As the black ships approach through the fog, a horrific sight befalls you. They are death-hulks, sunken ships crewed by the living corpses of drowned sailors. They have been summoned to the surface by great wizardry, and they are closing for battle. Suddenly the fog vanishes, and you can now see that the death-hulks bar the entrance to the Holmgulf. In the centre of the line is their sinister flagship. Swiftly it sails towards you, a huge ram protruding from its black prow. As it rips its way through the hull of the Durenor, you hear the admiral<ch.apos/>s last desperate order.</p>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
<section class="numbered" id="sect103">
<meta><title>103</title></meta>
-
+
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect103-1-foot" idref="sect103-1">
<p>If you do not have a Backpack, remember that you cannot carry this Meal of Laumspur and must consume it immediately or abandon it.</p>
<data>
<p>Unfortunately for you, the rope has been nearly cut in two by a sword blow, and it is likely to snap under your weight.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> to see if the rope and your luck holds.</p>
- <choice idref="sect286">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 286</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect120">If the number you have picked is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 120</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect286">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 286</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect120">If the number you have picked is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 120</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect106">
<meta><title>106</title></meta>
-
+
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect106-1-foot" idref="sect106-1">
<p>The Magic Spear is a weapon-like Special Item. Remember that you only get a Weaponskill bonus in this fight against the Helghast if you have Weaponskill with Spear. Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may also be restricted from using a Shield, as a Spear is considered to be two-handed.</p>
</footnotes>
<data>
- <p>The carved spear is made of metal, yet it feels as light as if it were made of wood. You notice the shaft is covered in runes and magic emblems. As you carefully pull it from the man's chest, he gives a long sigh of relief. You are about to examine his wound, when you feel a searing pain shoot through your head. It is so strong and painful that you collapse to the ground. You lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>The carved spear is made of metal, yet it feels as light as if it were made of wood. You notice the shaft is covered in runes and magic emblems. As you carefully pull it from the man<ch.apos/>s chest, he gives a long sigh of relief. You are about to examine his wound, when you feel a searing pain shoot through your head. It is so strong and painful that you collapse to the ground. You lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>You are amazed to see the man jump to his feet, and then horrified to see the dreadful change that comes over him. The skin of his face appears to writhe and change colour, growing darker and shrinking as it decays on his skull. His eyes burn with a bright red glow and long fangs protrude from his bottom jaw. You choke with fear as you realize it is a Helghast, a nightmarish agent of the Darklords. It is attacking you with its powerful Mindforce. If you do not have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, you will lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every round of combat that you fight with this creature. Normal weapons cannot harm it and it is immune to Mindblast. You can only wound it in combat with the Magical Spear.<a id="sect106-1" idref="sect106-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<combat><enemy>Helghast</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">22</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You cannot evade this creature and you must fight it to the death.</p>
<meta><title>107</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The captain orders his crew to go alongside. As they board the trader, you are shocked by the sight that awaits you. Dead sailors cover the deck, many pierced by arrows. It seems they must have put up a desperate fight to defend their cargo, but not a trace of it remains in any of the ship's holds. Below deck, you discover the captain in his cabin. He is very badly wounded and near to death.</p>
+ <p>The captain orders his crew to go alongside. As they board the trader, you are shocked by the sight that awaits you. Dead sailors cover the deck, many pierced by arrows. It seems they must have put up a desperate fight to defend their cargo, but not a trace of it remains in any of the ship<ch.apos/>s holds. Below deck, you discover the captain in his cabin. He is very badly wounded and near to death.</p>
<choice idref="sect74">If you have the Kai Discipline of Healing, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect294">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 294</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>One of the wheels jams in a deep rut and three of the large wooden spokes are shattered. You are forced to stop and replace the wheel before you can continue to Port Bax. You volunteer to help the driver by levering the coach axle with a small tree trunk, so that the spare wheel can be slid into position.</p>
- <p>You are pushing down on the stout branch with all your strength, when the horses suddenly rear up and race forward. The trunk springs back and catches you square in the face, knocking you backwards to the ground. You are stunned and you lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. The driver is not so lucky. The coach has run over him. As the poor man dies in your arms, his last words are: <quote>No accident&ellips; I saw &emdash;</quote></p>
+ <p>You are pushing down on the stout branch with all your strength, when the horses suddenly rear up and race forward. The trunk springs back and catches you square in the face, knocking you backwards to the ground. You are stunned and you lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. The driver is not so lucky. The coach has run over him. As the poor man dies in your arms, his last words are: <quote>No accident<ch.ellips/> I saw <ch.emdash/></quote></p>
<choice idref="sect343">If you have the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, <link-text>turn to 343</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect168">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 168</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The guards reluctantly lower their weapons and allow you to cross the bridge. As you slip past, they stare at you and whisper to each other. Once you are safely across the Rymerift, you quickly hurry on your way in case they change their minds and arrest you. After nearly an hour of walking along the forest road, you arrive at a junction where a signpost points to the east.</p>
- <signpost>Port Bax&emdash;3 Miles</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>3 Miles</signpost>
<p>You smile and set off eastwards. You should be there in just under an hour.</p>
<choice idref="sect265"><link-text>Turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>112</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You suddenly remember what he said about the shop with the orange door. It is the headquarters of the Silent Brotherhood, Lachlan's notorious secret police. To enter here would be more perilous than entering a roomful of Drakkarim!</p>
+ <p>You suddenly remember what he said about the shop with the orange door. It is the headquarters of the Silent Brotherhood, Lachlan<ch.apos/>s notorious secret police. To enter here would be more perilous than entering a roomful of Drakkarim!</p>
<p>You quickly turn away from the orange door and hurry northwards.</p>
<choice idref="sect230"><link-text>Turn to 230</link-text>.</choice>
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<section class="numbered" id="sect113">
<meta><title>113</title></meta>
-
+
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect113-1-foot" idref="sect113-1">
<p>It is likely that the information provided here is a combination of the information given to you previously by Banedon and the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, both of which you must have in order to receive the Crystal Star Pendant.</p>
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<data>
- <p>He is Vonotar the Traitor, renegade wizard from the
magician's guild of Toran. He is a master of the black arts and now possesses great power which the Darklords themselves have given him. It was his agents who tried to assassinate you during your quest, and it is he who commands the death-hulk fleet. Destroy Vonotar and you will destroy the evil force that gives power to the death-hulks and their crews.<a id="sect113-1" idref="sect113-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>He is Vonotar the Traitor, renegade wizard from the
Magicians<ch.apos/> Guild of Toran. He is a master of the black arts and now possesses great power which the Darklords themselves have given him. It was his agents who tried to assassinate you during your quest, and it is he who commands the death-hulk fleet. Destroy Vonotar and you will destroy the evil force that gives power to the death-hulks and their crews.<a id="sect113-1" idref="sect113-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect73">You may climb the tower and attack Vonotar by <link-text>turning to 73</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect267">If you do not wish to risk your life against this powerful magician, escape from this ship by jumping overboard, and <link-text>turning to 267</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You have walked for over three hours along this lonely coast road when night starts to fall. The land is flat and barren, and you have seen no sign of life here at all. You finally decide to rest beneath the branches of a large tree standing close to the highway. Making a pillow of your backpack, you pull your warm Kai cloak around yourself and drift off into a deep sleep.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect206">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 206</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect63">If the number is 4&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect8">If the number is 8&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 8</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect206">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 206</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect63">If the number is 4<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect8">If the number is 8<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 8</link-text>.</choice>
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</section>
<section class="numbered" id="sect116">
<meta><title>116</title></meta>
-
+
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect116-1-foot" idref="sect116-1">
- <p>Neither Discipline literally gives you the ability to see through clay. Rather, Sixth Sense intuitively clues you into the marble's location and Mind Over Matter allows you to see the marble in your mind's eye in the process of moving it telekinetically.</p>
+ <p>Neither Discipline literally gives you the ability to see through clay. Rather, Sixth Sense intuitively clues you into the marble<ch.apos/>s location and Mind Over Matter allows you to see the marble in your mind<ch.apos/>s eye in the process of moving it telekinetically.</p>
</footnote>
</footnotes>
<meta><title>117</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>It is a large passenger wagon similar to those used by highway travellers of Sommerlund. The driver pulls the horses to a halt and stares at you from under the wide brim of his hat. You ask where he's bound for.</p>
- <p><quote>We're bound for Ragadorn&emdash;due there by noon today. A seat will cost you 3 Gold Crowns, but you can ride on, the roof for only one.</quote></p>
+ <p>It is a large passenger wagon similar to those used by highway travellers of Sommerlund. The driver pulls the horses to a halt and stares at you from under the wide brim of his hat. You ask where he<ch.apos/>s bound for.</p>
+ <p><quote>We<ch.apos/>re bound for Ragadorn<ch.emdash/>due there by noon today. A seat will cost you 3 Gold Crowns, but you can ride on, the roof for only one.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect37">If you wish to ride inside, pay the driver 3 Gold Crowns and <link-text>turn to 37</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect148">If you would prefer to ride on the roof, pay him 1 Gold Crown and <link-text>turn to 148</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect292">If you cannot pay the fare, you must let the coach continue and begin your journey on foot. <link-text>Turn to 292</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Luck is with you, for you land safely on the deck of the <cite>Kalkarm</cite>, a Durenese warship. The soldiers here have been involved in a desperate battle but have fought off the enemy and are cutting the grappling ropes that hold the ship to a death-hulk. From out of the smoke strides Lord Axim, his face bloodied and his shield badly scarred.</p>
- <p><quote>Thank the gods you are alive, Lone Wolf. The fight has been bitter and our losses are high, but I am heartened indeed to see you standing before me now,</quote> he says and leads you to the ship's rail. <quote>Look yonder, their flagship is ablaze.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Thank the gods you are alive, Lone Wolf. The fight has been bitter and our losses are high, but I am heartened indeed to see you standing before me now,</quote> he says and leads you to the ship<ch.apos/>s rail. <quote>Look yonder, their flagship is ablaze.</quote></p>
<p>Through the fog of war you can see that the huge death-hulk is slowly sinking beneath a plume of dense black smoke. The <cite>Kalkarm</cite> is eventually freed and slowly it manoeuvres out of the tangle of wreckage. A wind begins to stir, filling its tattered sails and carrying away the smoke of battle. Lord Axim orders the Royal Arms of Durenor to be hoist aloft so that other ships can rally to the <cite>Kalkarm</cite>. For the first time since the battle began, you can now see the other Durenese ships. It is an amazing sight for as the enemy flagship sinks beneath the waves, so every death-hulk on the horizon returns to its watery grave.</p>
<p><quote>Their sorcery is broken. We have won this battle,</quote> says Lord Axim. And within a few minutes, not one of the death-hulks remains afloat.</p>
<choice idref="sect225"><link-text>Turn to 225</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>122</title></meta>
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- <p>This street follows the city wall northwards. On your right you notice a shop with a bright orange door. Unlike all of the other shops in this street, it bears no sign above it. You suddenly remember the tales of a Kai lord who returned from a visit to Ragadorn about a year ago. He mentioned this orange door in one of his many stories.</p>
+ <p>This street follows the city wall northwards. On your right you notice a shop with a bright orange door. Unlike all of the other shops in this street, it bears no sign above it. You suddenly remember the tales of a Kai Lord who returned from a visit to Ragadorn about a year ago. He mentioned this orange door in one of his many stories.</p>
<choice idref="sect96">If you have the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
<p>If not, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect46">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 46</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect112">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 112</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect46">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 46</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect112">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 112</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>123</title></meta>
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- <p>A strange power is coursing through your body. Instinctively you raise the blade above your head and a shaft of sunlight suddenly catches the edge of the sword and floods the King's chamber with a blinding white glow.</p>
- <p>But almost immediately the light starts to fade and you are aware of Lord Axim's hand upon your shoulder. <quote>Come, Lone Wolf. There is much to prepare for your return to Sommerlund.</quote></p>
- <p>You sheathe the Sommerswerd in its jewelled scabbard and follow Lord Axim as he turns and leaves the King's chamber.</p>
+ <p>A strange power is coursing through your body. Instinctively you raise the blade above your head and a shaft of sunlight suddenly catches the edge of the sword and floods the King<ch.apos/>s chamber with a blinding white glow.</p>
+ <p>But almost immediately the light starts to fade and you are aware of Lord Axim<ch.apos/>s hand upon your shoulder. <quote>Come, Lone Wolf. There is much to prepare for your return to Sommerlund.</quote></p>
+ <p>You sheathe the Sommerswerd in its jewelled scabbard and follow Lord Axim as he turns and leaves the King<ch.apos/>s chamber.</p>
<choice idref="sect40"><link-text>Turn to 40</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The man pulls a hidden bell-rope, and suddenly four armed guards burst into the room.</p>
- <p><quote>These documents are forgeries. No doubt you are a spy, or worse perhaps? No matter, you'll soon find out how we deal with criminals in Port Bax. Take him away.</quote></p>
- <p>Before you can explain, you are seized by both arms and marched away to the city jail. All your equipment is confiscated, including all Special Items and Weapons, and you are thrown into a cell full of evil-looking villains. You notice that several of these ruffians bear the strange tattoo of a serpent on their left wrist: the sign of Vonotar the Traitor. By the time the guards have examined your possessions and realized your true identity, you have been strangled to death by the wizard's evil agents.</p>
+ <p><quote>These documents are forgeries. No doubt you are a spy, or worse perhaps? No matter, you<ch.apos/>ll soon find out how we deal with criminals in Port Bax. Take him away.</quote></p>
+ <p>Before you can explain, you are seized by both arms and marched away to the city gaol. All your equipment is confiscated, including all Special Items and Weapons, and you are thrown into a cell full of evil-looking villains. You notice that several of these ruffians bear the strange tattoo of a serpent on their left wrist: the sign of Vonotar the Traitor. By the time the guards have examined your possessions and realized your true identity, you have been strangled to death by the wizard<ch.apos/>s evil agents.</p>
<choice>Your life and your quest come to a tragic end here in Port Bax.</choice>
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<p>You pass several narrow warehouses lining the waterfront, and reach the harbour wall. Here the road bears sharply to the right into Tomb Street.</p>
<p>Marching along the centre of this street are four heavily armed city guards. Rather than be stopped and possibly arrested by these soldiers, you dodge into an alleyway off to your right. The guards suddenly halt opposite the alley entrance. If one of them should turn his head, you will be spotted for sure. Behind you is a small window, leading into a crowded tavern.</p>
- <p>Without a second's hesitation, you climb through the window as quickly as possible.</p>
+ <p>Without a second<ch.apos/>s hesitation, you climb through the window as quickly as possible.</p>
<choice idref="sect4"><link-text>Turn to 4</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>131</title></meta>
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- <p>You ask them what they want of you. In answer, they simultaneously produce long, curved daggers from inside their jackets. Their leader steps forward and demands your gold. As you hesitate, he shouts, <quote>Take 'im!</quote> and all three attack you.</p>
+ <p>You ask them what they want of you. In answer, they simultaneously produce long, curved daggers from inside their jackets. Their leader steps forward and demands your gold. As you hesitate, he shouts, <quote>Take <ch.apos/>im!</quote> and all three attack you.</p>
<p>Deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and fight them bare handed. You must fight them one at a time.</p>
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<combat><enemy>Street Thief 1</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">13</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">21</enemy-attribute></combat>
<meta><title>133</title></meta>
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- <p>Looking directly into the sailor's eyes, you concentrate your Mindblast at his open hand. Suddenly the man falls backwards from his chair, clutching his hand as if he had just picked up a red-hot coal. When you explain what has happened to him, he looks at you in amazement.</p>
+ <p>Looking directly into the sailor<ch.apos/>s eyes, you concentrate your Mindblast at his open hand. Suddenly the man falls backwards from his chair, clutching his hand as if he had just picked up a red-hot coal. When you explain what has happened to him, he looks at you in amazement.</p>
<choice idref="sect268"><link-text>Turn to 268</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Both guards stare at the Seal in awe. The legend of the Seal of Hammerdal is well known to all the people of Durenor. It is said that of all the lost treasures of Durenor, the Seal of Hammerdal is the one they would not wish returned. The anxious faces of the two guards show they clearly realize its significance.</p>
<p>One of the guards escorts you across the Rymerift and along a forest road that eventually ends at a junction. A signpost points to the east.</p>
- <signpost>PORT BAX&emdash;3 MILES</signpost>
+ <signpost>PORT BAX<ch.emdash/>3 MILES</signpost>
<p><quote>I must leave you now and return to the Rymerift. I fear that war will soon cast its black shadow upon this land and I shall be needed at the border. Godspeed to you Sommlending, godspeed.</quote></p>
<p>You watch for a few minutes as the soldier returns along the forest track before you set off eastwards. You should arrive in Port Bax within the hour.</p>
<choice idref="sect265"><link-text>Turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You head south and follow the quayside until you come to a junction where the street heads off towards the east. Most of the shops in this street are still closed except for one to your right. There is a sign above the door.</p>
- <signpost>Jinelda Koop&emdash;Alchemist: Magical Potions Bought and Sold</signpost>
+ <signpost>Jinelda Koop<ch.emdash/>Alchemist: Magical Potions Bought and Sold</signpost>
<choice idref="sect289">If you wish to enter the shop, <link-text>turn to 289</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect186">If you wish to continue on your way, <link-text>turn to 186</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Yooze notta Dureneeze man-man, eh? Whereza yooze come za from, eh?</quote> questions Gashgiss, in his strange Noodnic accent.</p>
<p>You tell him that you are a Sommlending on your way to Hammerdal. He looks at you nervously, then asks, <quote>Yooze notta Blackscreamerz, eh?</quote> You realize that the <quote>Blackscreamerz</quote> that Gashgiss refers to are Helghast. You learn that two of them arrived in Tarnalin over two hours ago, and caused quite a panic in the main tunnel. Gashgiss knows where they are lying in ambush, waiting for you to appear.</p>
- <p><quote>Iza show yooze z'way past zem, eh?</quote> he offers. You nod your agreement and follow him down the steps of the platform, to the hall below.</p>
+ <p><quote>Iza show yooze z<ch.apos/>way past zem, eh?</quote> he offers. You nod your agreement and follow him down the steps of the platform, to the hall below.</p>
<p>The Noodnics seem to have overcome their shock and react to you now as if you were one of them. Before you leave, a pretty female Noodnic offers you some food for your journey ahead. There is enough for two Meals. You thank her for her generosity and then follow Gashgiss along one of the many passages leading out of the cavern. After an hour of trekking through the dark, he stops and points towards a shaft of light that is pouring through a crevice in the far distance. <quote>Yooze goez left, yooze be zafe,</quote> he says.</p>
<p>You thank Gashgiss for his help and silently thank your Kai masters who taught you the skill of Animal Kinship. The many years of instruction have probably saved your life. You squeeze through a fissure in the rock wall and drop three feet to the pathway below. You are thinking how kind the Noodnics were when you discover that they have stolen all your gold! You will have to mark this on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect349">Continue along the tunnel and <link-text>turn to 349</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>145</title></meta>
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+
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<footnote id="sect145-1-foot" idref="sect145-1">
<p>Due to the loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> after taking the potion, it is probably intended that you may not restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from eating the Laumspur as you normally would.</p>
<p>You wrap yourself in your Kai cloak and raise the hood. The driver shouts and whips the horses and soon you are on your way along the tree-lined coast road to Ragadorn. During the journey, you talk to the driver and learn some useful things about the seaport of Ragadorn.</p>
<p>Ever since Killean the Overlord died three years ago, Ragadorn has been ruled (or misruled according to the driver) by his son, Lachlan. It seems that he and his men are nothing more than pirates. They tax the people heavily, and murder all who oppose them.</p>
<p>You are hungry and during the coach ride, you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>At last, in the distance, you can just make out the city wall of Ragadorn. A bell is tolling&emdash;it rings twelve times. Eventually the coach passes through the west gate of the wall and pulls to a halt.</p>
- <p><quote>If you want to get to Durenor, you can catch a coach from the stable at the east gate. Best hurry mind, it leaves at one o'clock,</quote> the driver tells you.</p>
+ <p>At last, in the distance, you can just make out the city wall of Ragadorn. A bell is tolling<ch.emdash/>it rings twelve times. Eventually the coach passes through the west gate of the wall and pulls to a halt.</p>
+ <p><quote>If you want to get to Durenor, you can catch a coach from the stable at the east gate. Best hurry mind, it leaves at one o<ch.apos/>clock,</quote> the driver tells you.</p>
<p>You thank the driver for the advice and jump to the cobblestones below. For the first time, you suddenly notice the awful stench of this dirty seaport. A rusty sign nailed to a rot-infested house says <quote>Welcome to Ragadorn</quote>.</p>
<choice idref="sect122">If you wish to go north along Westgate Lane, <link-text>turn to 122</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect323">If you wish to head south along East Bank Walk, <link-text>turn to 323</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Port Bax&emdash;50 Mls</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>50 Mls</signpost>
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<p>You ride all night without sleep. As the dawn breaks, you are greeted by a startling change of landscape. The barren Wildlands have given way to moors and waterlogged fens. And a dark shadow runs the length of the eastern horizon for as far as the eye can see. This is the Durenor forest, the natural frontier of the mountain kingdom where it borders the untamed Wildlands. It is indeed a welcome sight.<a id="sect150-1" idref="sect150-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
- <p>You are no more than a day's ride from Port Bax, but you are tired after your night ride and you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> Points. If you have the Kai Discipline of Hunting, you may use this skill to trap a wild moor-rat or marshbird for your breakfast.</p>
- <p>After an hour's ride you come to a fork in the road. There is no signpost.</p>
+ <p>You are no more than a day<ch.apos/>s ride from Port Bax, but you are tired after your night ride and you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> Points. If you have the Kai Discipline of Hunting, you may use this skill to trap a wild moor-rat or marsh-bird for your breakfast.</p>
+ <p>After an hour<ch.apos/>s ride you come to a fork in the road. There is no signpost.</p>
<choice idref="sect261">If you wish to take the left fork, <link-text>turn to 261</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect334">If you wish to take the right fork, <link-text>turn to 334</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your skill to mimic the gruff Ragadornian accent, you bluff the guard, saying that there is a fight in Tomb Square. You say that the city watch have been overpowered, and that he is needed at once.</p>
<p>To see if your bluff has been successful, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect262">If the number you have chosen is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 262</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect110">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 110</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect262">If the number you have chosen is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 262</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect110">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 110</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You are to sail back to Holmgard aboard the flagship Durenor, a warship whose great curving prow and tall masts emphasize its sheer power and strength. You and Lord Axim are taken aboard and welcomed by Admiral Calfen, commander of the fleet, and then the fleet prepares to set sail.</p>
<p>In less than an hour, the harbour lies far behind you. The domes of Port Bax are now merely dots on the horizon.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect216">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 216</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect49">If the number is 4&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect193">If the number is 7&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect216">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 216</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If the number is 4<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect193">If the number is 7<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>154</title></meta>
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- <p>The crew's quarters are cramped and stifling. But despite a lack of space and a poor evening meal (so poor in fact that you lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points!) the men are pleased that their invitation was accepted and you are treated as an honoured guest.</p>
+ <p>The crew<ch.apos/>s quarters are cramped and stifling. But despite a lack of space and a poor evening meal (so poor in fact that you lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points!) the men are pleased that their invitation was accepted and you are treated as an honoured guest.</p>
<p>After supper, they invite you to play <quote>Portholes</quote> with them, and wager a little gold on the fall of the dice.</p>
<choice idref="sect308">If you wish to try your luck, <link-text>turn to 308</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect197">If you would prefer to decline the offer, bid them goodnight and return to your cabin by <link-text>turning to 197</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>After travelling a mile along the left track, you arrive at a long stone bridge. At first glance, the river that it crosses seems to be swollen and in danger of flooding the banks. Then you realize that this is the Rymerift. The waters of the Rymerift are two miles across at the widest point and over a mile deep for most of its length. Here, the land has slipped away and a natural gap has appeared separating Durenor from the rest of Magnamund.</p>
<p>There is a signpost at the entrance to the stone bridge.</p>
- <signpost>Port Bax&emdash;3 Miles</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>3 Miles</signpost>
<p>You breathe a sigh of relief, for you are on the correct path and should be in the city within the hour.</p>
<choice idref="sect265"><link-text>Turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>156</title></meta>
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- <p>The driver becomes very angry and shouts, <quote>There's a long walk ahead of you, stranger,</quote> as he slams the door in your face. You cannot afford to buy a room for the night, so you decide to bed down with the horses in the stable next door.</p>
+ <p>The driver becomes very angry and shouts, <quote>There<ch.apos/>s a long walk ahead of you, stranger,</quote> as he slams the door in your face. You cannot afford to buy a room for the night, so you decide to bed down with the horses in the stable next door.</p>
<choice idref="sect213"><link-text>Turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>163</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>We've a full sail and a sharp prow. There's not a warship on the northern seas that'll catch the Green Sceptre,</quote> said the captain.</p>
- <p>He is proved right, for the pirate ship soon disappears over the horizon. <quote>Twenty-five years at sea and I've never known the Lakuri pirates to venture this far north to raid,</quote> he said, stroking his beard thoughtfully. <quote>They must be after a valuable cargo to sail so far from their tropical islands.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>We<ch.apos/>ve a full sail and a sharp prow. There<ch.apos/>s not a warship on the northern seas that<ch.apos/>ll catch the Green Sceptre,</quote> said the captain.</p>
+ <p>He is proved right, for the pirate ship soon disappears over the horizon. <quote>Twenty-five years at sea and I<ch.apos/>ve never known the Lakuri pirates to venture this far north to raid,</quote> he said, stroking his beard thoughtfully. <quote>They must be after a valuable cargo to sail so far from their tropical islands.</quote></p>
<p>As the captain descends below deck to his cabin, you get an uneasy feeling that the valuable cargo may be you.</p>
<choice idref="sect240"><link-text>Turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Slowly, one by one, the other travellers appear and stare in shock at the dead coachman. <quote>We must bury him,</quote> says the priest.</p>
<p>You silently nod your agreement and prepare a grave in which to lay the corpse. As you all walk back to the coach, you discuss what should be done.</p>
<p><quote>I know the road to Port Bax. I had better drive the coach,</quote> volunteers Halvorc.</p>
- <p><quote>I do hope we're not blamed for his death,</quote> says the priest nervously.</p>
+ <p><quote>I do hope we<ch.apos/>re not blamed for his death,</quote> says the priest nervously.</p>
<p><quote>It was an act of the gods,</quote> says Dorier.</p>
<p><quote>I shall testify to that,</quote> says Ganon. <quote>Lies are never spoken by Knights of the White Mountain.</quote></p>
<p>It is true that in Durenor, a true knight will speak only the truth whether for his own good or ill. His words seem to reassure the priest and you are all soon once more on the road heading towards the eastern horizon. It is late in the afternoon when you arrive at a coach station in a small coastal village known as Gorn Cove, which is mainly populated by outcasts, thieves and Szalls.</p>
- <p>The death of the coachman is met by the villagers, with great suspicion, but Dorier's words convince them that it was accidental.</p>
+ <p>The death of the coachman is met by the villagers, with great suspicion, but Dorier<ch.apos/>s words convince them that it was accidental.</p>
<p>There is only one inn at the village, a tavern known as the Forlorn Hope. Its state of disrepair is typical of all the other hovels in this poor sea village. A room for the night costs 1 Gold Crown.</p>
<choice idref="sect314">If you can pay for the room, <link-text>turn to 314</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect25">If you cannot, <link-text>turn to 25</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>169</title></meta>
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- <p>You leave the gaming-house and walk dejectedly back towards the coach station. In the distance you can see the east gate of the city. Waiting below it is the coach to Durenor. You must get to Port Bax&emdash;the future of Sommerlund depends on it. You slip past the guard and board the coach without him seeing you enter. As the departure time gets nearer, five other passengers climb into the coach and seat themselves around you. The guard slams the door and you begin your journey to Port Bax.</p>
+ <p>You leave the gaming-house and walk dejectedly back towards the coach station. In the distance you can see the east gate of the city. Waiting below it is the coach to Durenor. You must get to Port Bax<ch.emdash/>the future of Sommerlund depends on it. You slip past the guard and board the coach without him seeing you enter. As the departure time gets nearer, five other passengers climb into the coach and seat themselves around you. The guard slams the door and you begin your journey to Port Bax.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect39">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect249">If the number is 4&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect339">If the number is 7&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect39">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect249">If the number is 4<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect339">If the number is 7<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>170</title></meta>
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- <p>The guard looks at your white card and sneers, <quote>This is a merchant's pass. It's of no use to you here. You must have a red pass to gain access to the naval quadrant.</quote> He flicks the card back at you and returns to his post at the gate.</p>
+ <p>The guard looks at your white card and sneers, <quote>This is a merchant<ch.apos/>s pass. It<ch.apos/>s of no use to you here. You must have a red pass to gain access to the naval quadrant.</quote> He flicks the card back at you and returns to his post at the gate.</p>
<choice idref="sect327"><link-text>Turn to 327</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>174</title></meta>
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- <p>The knight steps towards you and says, <quote>I've yet to meet a peasant who could afford to buy his own horse. You are not a peasant, but I'd wager you to be a thief.</quote></p>
+ <p>The knight steps towards you and says, <quote>I<ch.apos/>ve yet to meet a peasant who could afford to buy his own horse. You are not a peasant, but I<ch.apos/>d wager you to be a thief.</quote></p>
<p>With a flick of his broadsword, he unhorses you and heavily you fall to the ground. Instinctively, you draw your weapon in self-defence as the knight attacks you.</p>
<choice idref="sect162"><link-text>Turn to 162</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>175</title></meta>
<data>
- <p><quote>It seems our bird has flown,</quote> says the captain, pointing to a longboat moving swiftly towards another ship on the horizon. <quote>She flies no flag, and her hull is of a strange shape. I've ne'er before seen the like.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It seems our bird has flown,</quote> says the captain, pointing to a longboat moving swiftly towards another ship on the horizon. <quote>She flies no flag, and her hull is of a strange shape. I<ch.apos/>ve ne<ch.apos/>er before seen the like.</quote></p>
<p>You watch as the longboat reaches the mysterious ship. As if by magic a sea fog appears from nowhere and engulfs the vessel. Moments later, both the ship and the fog have disappeared.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect53">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect209">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 209</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect53">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect209">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 209</link-text>.</choice>
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</section>
<meta><title>176</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>For three days and nights, you have ridden along the highway as it follows its route up the river valley of the Durenon. In the distance are the peaks of the Hammerdal mountains, one of the highest ranges in all Magnamund. The capital lies at the very centre of those mountains.</p>
+ <p>For three days and nights, you have ridden along the highway as it follows its route up the river valley of the Durenon. In the distance are the peaks of the Hammerdal Mountains, one of the highest ranges in all Magnamund. The capital lies at the very centre of those mountains.</p>
<p>It is now the morning of the fourteenth day of your quest. You have made camp near a waterfall where the fast-flowing Durenon drops over 120 feet. You are about to leave, when a group of six hooded riders appears on the forest highway above, blocking your exit from the camp.</p>
- <p>Lord-lieutenant Rhygar demands that they let you pass, adding that you bear a royal dispatch. In Durenor, it is a treasonable offence to hinder a King's messenger, but unfortunately, the cloaked riders do not seem impressed by his warning, and they remain where they are.</p>
+ <p>Lord-lieutenant Rhygar demands that they let you pass, adding that you bear a royal dispatch. In Durenor, it is a treasonable offence to hinder a King<ch.apos/>s messenger, but unfortunately, the cloaked riders do not seem impressed by his warning, and they remain where they are.</p>
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<creator>Gary Chalk</creator>
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<p>Although the delicious smell of the food is making your mouth water, you suspect that something is very wrong. You set the tray down by the door. Your hunger has made you tired, and you decide to take a short nap before meeting the others in the bar.</p>
- <p>When you awake, you see the bodies of two dead rats lying beside the food tray&emdash;they have been poisoned. The shock soon turns to anger when you realize that the poison was in the food intended for you.</p>
+ <p>When you awake, you see the bodies of two dead rats lying beside the food tray<ch.emdash/>they have been poisoned. The shock soon turns to anger when you realize that the poison was in the food intended for you.</p>
<p>You grab your equipment and leave the room, intent on discovering your would-be assassin.</p>
<choice idref="sect200"><link-text>Turn to 200</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your Kai Discipline of Camouflage, you can hide undetected in the hay-cart until it is safe to come out.</p>
<choice idref="sect82">If you wish to hide in the hay-wain, <link-text>turn to 82</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect150">If you would rather take a horse and leave the village, <link-text>turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect71">If you wish to enter the wheelwright's shop, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect71">If you wish to enter the wheelwright<ch.apos/>s shop, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>This street seems dirtier and smellier than the one you have just been down. The cluttered window of a shop to your left catches your attention. In the window are many useful Items, all of which bear a price tag.</p>
<ul>
- <li>Sword&emdash;4 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Dagger&emdash;2 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Short Sword&emdash;3 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Warhammer&emdash;6 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Spear&emdash;5 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Mace&emdash;4 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Fur Blanket&emdash;3 Gold Crowns</li>
- <li>Backpack&emdash;1 Gold Crown</li>
+ <li>Sword<ch.emdash/>4 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Dagger<ch.emdash/>2 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Short Sword<ch.emdash/>3 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Warhammer<ch.emdash/>6 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Spear<ch.emdash/>5 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Mace<ch.emdash/>4 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Fur Blanket<ch.emdash/>3 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Backpack<ch.emdash/>1 Gold Crown</li>
</ul>
<p>You may enter and purchase any of the above Items. Remember to mark them on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. When you have completed your purchases, you continue your way along Sage Street, towards the Ragadorn Bridge. This bridge is the only connection between the east and west sides of the port and you push your way through the crowds of people and carts. You find yourself in a rubbish-strewn thoroughfare known as East Trade Lane.</p>
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<meta><title>182</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You must find shelter for the night or you will risk being arrested by the city guard. Your Kai sense tells you that the best course of action is to return to the tavern and ask the innkeeper for a room. Refreshed by a comfortable night's sleep, you can then make plans to reach Durenor first thing in the morning.</p>
- <choice idref="sect177"><link-text>Turn to 177</link-text></choice>
+ <p>You must find shelter for the night or you will risk being arrested by the city guard. Your Kai sense tells you that the best course of action is to return to the tavern and ask the innkeeper for a room. Refreshed by a comfortable night<ch.apos/>s sleep, you can then make plans to reach Durenor first thing in the morning.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect177"><link-text>Turn to 177</link-text>.</choice>
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</section>
<data>
<p>The forest drops away steeply at the edge of your campsite, and in your haste you trip and fall headlong through the trees.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect311">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;8, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect311">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>8, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect159">If the number is 9, <link-text>turn to 159</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>As the Drakkar dies at your feet, the pirates falter at the sight of such a powerful warrior floored, and then flee to their sinking ship. Captain Kelman rallies his crew and leads them against the retreating enemy, driving them into the water with the fury of the attack.</p>
<p>The Green Sceptre pulls free of the pirate ship, which keels heavily to starboard.</p>
- <p><quote>Our thanks, Kai lord.</quote> The captain grasps your hand. <quote>We are proud and thankful to have you with us.</quote> A cheer resounds along the deck, and the crew voice their praise.</p>
+ <p><quote>Our thanks, Kai Lord.</quote> The captain grasps your hand. <quote>We are proud and thankful to have you with us.</quote> A cheer resounds along the deck, and the crew voice their praise.</p>
<p>You help tend the wounded whilst repairs are carried out to the damaged prow. Within the hour, the wind fills the sails and you are back on course for Durenor once more.</p>
<choice idref="sect240"><link-text>Turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>You are standing opposite a large building with a sign on the wall:</p>
<signpost>RAGADORN STABLES AND COACH STATION</signpost>
- <p>A green-clad coachman is sitting next to a notice board that reads, <quote>Port Bax&emdash;Journey Time&emdash;7 Days</quote>.</p>
+ <p>A green-clad coachman is sitting next to a notice board that reads, <quote>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>Journey Time<ch.emdash/>7 Days</quote>.</p>
<choice idref="sect136">If you wish to approach the coachman and ask to buy a ticket for the journey to Port Bax, <link-text>turn to 136</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect238">If you have no money, <link-text>turn to 238</link-text>.</choice>
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</ul>
<p>If you decide to take any of these, remember to mark them on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>You roll the bodies into the Rymerift and then run across the bridge in case anyone saw the incident. The forest track continues for over an hour before you arrive at a junction, where you see a signpost.</p>
- <signpost>Port Bax&emdash;3 Miles</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>3 Miles</signpost>
<p>You adjust your equipment and set off towards the east.</p>
<choice idref="sect265"><link-text>Turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Port Watchtower&emdash;Harbour Authority</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Watchtower<ch.emdash/>Harbour Authority</signpost>
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<p>You can see that the cobbled street ends at a high stone wall. There is a large red gate in this wall and it is guarded by two soldiers. Beyond the gate, you can make out the masts of ships moored in the harbour.</p>
<meta><title>192</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The drunken sailors roar with delight, money changes hands and bets are settled. You notice your opponent wink at two of his henchmen. They begin to move towards you. Without a moment's hesitation, you rise from the table and punch the sailor so hard in the face that he somersaults backwards crashing into his surprised friends. You leave them sprawled in a heap on the floor.</p>
+ <p>The drunken sailors roar with delight, money changes hands and bets are settled. You notice your opponent wink at two of his henchmen. They begin to move towards you. Without a moment<ch.apos/>s hesitation, you rise from the table and punch the sailor so hard in the face that he somersaults backwards crashing into his surprised friends. You leave them sprawled in a heap on the floor.</p>
<p>As you reach the tavern door, an ugly sailor draws his sword and blocks your escape. But before you have a chance to do anything, there is a loud thud and he falls to his knees. Behind him stands the serving girl, a large wooden club in her hand, smiling at you. You thank her, and wink as you race out of the door and into the darkened street beyond.</p>
<p>After running blindly in the dark for many minutes, you notice a stable and coach station through the gloom ahead. With the shouts of angry sailors still ringing in your ears, you run to the building and climb a ladder where you spend the night safely hidden in the hay-loft.</p>
<choice idref="sect32"><link-text>Turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You have been travelling for nearly two hours when the driver shouts, <quote>Toll bridge ahead. One Crown apiece.</quote></p>
- <p>Looking out of the window, it is pouring down with rain but you can just make out a wooden bridge and a log cabin in the distance. The driver halts the coach at the log cabin and an ugly creature appears at the doorway. It is a warty-skinned Szall, a harmless and cowardly breed of Giak. They have been natives of the Wildlands since the Age of the Black Moon, when thousands of their kind migrated from the Durncrag mountains to avoid the tyranny of Vashna, the mightiest of the Darklords.</p>
+ <p>Looking out of the window, it is pouring down with rain but you can just make out a wooden bridge and a log cabin in the distance. The driver halts the coach at the log cabin and an ugly creature appears at the doorway. It is a warty-skinned Szall, a harmless and cowardly breed of Giak. They have been natives of the Wildlands since the Age of the Black Moon, when thousands of their kind migrated from the Durncrag Mountains to avoid the tyranny of Vashna, the mightiest of the Darklords.</p>
<p>The Szall demands one Gold Crown from each passenger before the coach will be allowed to pass. The other passengers each place one Crown upon a small plate and hand it to you.</p>
<choice idref="sect249">If you have enough gold to pay the toll, do so and continue on your journey by <link-text>turning to 249</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect50">If you have no money, <link-text>turn to 50</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>King Alin IV sits alone in his domed tower, viewing his mountain domain through one of the many portals of tinted glass. You and Lord Axim are formally announced as you enter the chamber, and you respectfully bow to his Majesty. Then, Lord Axim removes the Seal of Hammerdal from your finger and walks over to the King
's side.<a id="sect196-1" idref="sect196-1-foot" class="footnote" /> For nearly an hour they talk, their sombre faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation. There is a short pause of silent meditation, and King Alin suddenly rises from his throne and addresses you for the first time.</p>
+ <p>King Alin IV sits alone in his domed tower, viewing his mountain domain through one of the many portals of tinted glass. You and Lord Axim are formally announced as you enter the chamber, and you respectfully bow to his Majesty. Then, Lord Axim removes the Seal of Hammerdal from your finger and walks over to the King
<ch.apos/>s side.<a id="sect196-1" idref="sect196-1-foot" class="footnote" /> For nearly an hour they talk, their sombre faces reflecting the seriousness of the situation. There is a short pause of silent meditation, and King Alin suddenly rises from his throne and addresses you for the first time.</p>
<p><quote>Alas, the Darklords have woken once more, and once more does Sommerlund come in search of our aid. I had prayed that my reign would be remembered as a time of peace and fulfilment, but in my heart I knew it was to be otherwise.</quote></p>
<p>The King removes a golden key from the pocket of his white robe and inserts it in a marble dais standing in the centre of the chamber. A gentle humming fills the room, as the stone cover slides back to reveal the hilt of a golden sword.</p>
<p><quote>Take the sword, Lone Wolf. It is foretold that only a true son of Sommerlund can release the powers that lie within its blade.</quote></p>
<p>As dawn breaks, a fierce storm rises and you are woken by the violent rocking of the ship. The floor of your cabin is awash, and the shouts of the crew can hardly be heard above the howling wind. You quickly dress, gather up your equipment and make your way to the deck.</p>
<p>You are soon joined by the captain, who takes hold of your arm and orders you to return to your cabin. Suddenly, as you start to go down, there is a thunderous crack as, high in the rigging, part of the mast snaps. You look up to see the shattered pole falling towards you.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect78">If the number you have picked is 1&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 78</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect141">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 141</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect78">If the number you have picked is 1<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 78</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect141">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 141</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect247">If the number is 0, <link-text>turn to 247</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>199</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The innkeeper pockets the Crown and says in a mocking voice, <quote>You can get there by putting one foot in front of the other&emdash;like this,</quote> and with a loud laugh he walks behind the counter and disappears into the kitchen beyond. You curse his trickery and leave the inn, pausing only, in your anger, to kick over his bucket of dirty water.</p>
+ <p>The innkeeper pockets the Crown and says in a mocking voice, <quote>You can get there by putting one foot in front of the other<ch.emdash/>like this,</quote> and with a loud laugh he walks behind the counter and disappears into the kitchen beyond. You curse his trickery and leave the inn, pausing only, in your anger, to kick over his bucket of dirty water.</p>
<choice idref="sect143"><link-text>Turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
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</section>
<p>Viveka is seated at one end of the table, with a wary expression on her face. One arm is on the table near a large mug of ale, with her finger tapping the edge. As usual, she is dressed in battle gear.</p>
<p>Ganon is seated between Viveka and Halvorc, with a sombre look on his face. He is in the uniform of the Knights of the White Mountain and has a meal and wine cup in front of him.</p>
<p>Dorier is standing behind his brother Ganon, with a more gentle expression. The hilt of his sword is visible between his Knight of the White Mountain uniform and his cloak. Another wine cup on the table appears to belong to him.</p>
- <p>Halvorc is seated comfortably between Ganon and Parison, giving you an ugly sneer. His hand strays close to a small ale mug.</p>
+ <p>Halvorc is seated comfortably between Ganon and Parsion, giving you an ugly sneer. His hand strays close to a small ale mug.</p>
<p>Parsion is sitting on the side of the table close to you, but with his body turned to the side, opposite Viveka. His hand, which has a snake painted or tattooed on the wrist, is holding a medium-sized ale mug. He regards you out of the corner of his eye from beneath the large hood of his robe.]</p>
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<p>As you rise, the snake hisses and strikes at your arm. You dodge to one side, but are you quick enough to avoid its deadly fangs?</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> to find out.</p>
- <choice idref="sect285">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 285</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect70">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 70</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect285">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 285</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect70">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 70</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>204</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The keen sight you have developed through your Kai Discipline of Tracking has enabled you to identify the talisman that sits on top of the black staff. It is the crescent and crystal star emblem of the magician's guild of Toran in northern Sommerlund. This man is a renegade of the guild and a traitor to your country.</p>
+ <p>The keen sight you have developed through your Kai Discipline of Tracking has enabled you to identify the talisman that sits on top of the black staff. It is the crescent and crystal star emblem of the Magicians<ch.apos/> Guild of Toran in northern Sommerlund. This man is a renegade of the guild and a traitor to your country.</p>
<choice idref="sect73">If you wish to climb the tower and attack this treacherous magician, <link-text>turn to 73</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect267">If you do not wish to risk your life against this powerful sorcerer, jump overboard by <link-text>turning to 267</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>205</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The innkeeper frowns at you and points to a side door. <quote>If you can't afford a room, you can go and sleep in the stable.</quote></p>
+ <p>The innkeeper frowns at you and points to a side door. <quote>If you can<ch.apos/>t afford a room, you can go and sleep in the stable.</quote></p>
<p>As you walk towards the exit, you feel the stare of the other passengers burning into your back. The door is slammed shut and you stand shivering in the cold night air.</p>
<choice idref="sect213"><link-text>Turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>209</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The crew start to whisper. You hear the words <quote>ghost-ship</quote> and <quote>cursed voyage</quote>, but the muttering stops when the captain's voice booms out an order for all hands on deck. Only the creaking of the timbers can be heard as Captain Kelman climbs to the rear deck to address the crew.</p>
- <p><quote>Men, we're three days' sail from Port Bax. The fire has robbed us of our provisions and our freshwater has been fouled. We shall have to steer a new course for Ragadorn, where we shall make good our repairs and replenish our stores. That is all.</quote></p>
- <p>The crew seem pleased by the captain's announcement, and set about their duties with renewed vigour.</p>
- <p>Then the captain turns to you. <quote>We're about eight hours from Ragadorn, my lord. My orders are to see you safely to Port Bax and pass you into the care of the Sommlending consul, Lord-lieutenant Rhygar. But time is not our ally and I fear the repairs may take a week or more to complete. When we drop anchor, you will have to find your own route to Durenor&emdash;by sea with us or alone by the coast road.</quote></p>
- <p>As you return to your cabin, the King's words haunt your thoughts: <quote>Forty days, Lone Wolf. We only have strength to stand against them for forty days.</quote> You do not have long to complete your dangerous mission.</p>
+ <p>The crew start to whisper. You hear the words <quote>ghost-ship</quote> and <quote>cursed voyage</quote>, but the muttering stops when the captain<ch.apos/>s voice booms out an order for all hands on deck. Only the creaking of the timbers can be heard as Captain Kelman climbs to the rear deck to address the crew.</p>
+ <p><quote>Men, we<ch.apos/>re three days<ch.apos/> sail from Port Bax. The fire has robbed us of our provisions and our freshwater has been fouled. We shall have to steer a new course for Ragadorn, where we shall make good our repairs and replenish our stores. That is all.</quote></p>
+ <p>The crew seem pleased by the captain<ch.apos/>s announcement, and set about their duties with renewed vigour.</p>
+ <p>Then the captain turns to you. <quote>We<ch.apos/>re about eight hours from Ragadorn, my lord. My orders are to see you safely to Port Bax and pass you into the care of the Sommlending consul, Lord-lieutenant Rhygar. But time is not our ally and I fear the repairs may take a week or more to complete. When we drop anchor, you will have to find your own route to Durenor<ch.emdash/>by sea with us or alone by the coast road.</quote></p>
+ <p>As you return to your cabin, the King<ch.apos/>s words haunt your thoughts: <quote>Forty days, Lone Wolf. We only have strength to stand against them for forty days.</quote> You do not have long to complete your dangerous mission.</p>
<choice idref="sect197"><link-text>Turn to 197</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>You place both hands on your stomach and try to fight back the pain as you concentrate on focusing your skill. The familiar warmth of your healing power numbs the pain, but the poison is very strong and your struggle is not yet over.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. May the luck of the gods steer your choice, for your life now hangs on the number that you pick.</p>
- <choice idref="sect275">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect330">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect275">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect330">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>211</title></meta>
<data>
- <p><quote>The consulate of Sommerlund?</quote> he says in surprise, somewhat taken aback by your sudden appearance. Then, recovering himself, he says, <quote>Why, of course! It is in Alin Square, near the harbour. Turn right when you leave and right again at the end of the avenue. That will take you to the Red Gate. You'll need a red pass to enter, as the consulate is in the naval quadrant of the city. It's a restricted area.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>The consulate of Sommerlund?</quote> he says in surprise, somewhat taken aback by your sudden appearance. Then, recovering himself, he says, <quote>Why, of course! It is in Alin Square, near the harbour. Turn right when you leave and right again at the end of the avenue. That will take you to the Red Gate. You<ch.apos/>ll need a red pass to enter, as the consulate is in the naval quadrant of the city. It<ch.apos/>s a restricted area.</quote></p>
<p>You ask the man how you can obtain a red pass.</p>
- <p><quote>From the captain of the port watch,</quote> he says. <quote>You're obviously a stranger to Port Bax; there are few indeed that do not know the answer to that question. The port watchtower is at the end of the avenue, just as you turn for the Red Gate.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>From the captain of the port watch,</quote> he says. <quote>You<ch.apos/>re obviously a stranger to Port Bax; there are few indeed that do not know the answer to that question. The port watchtower is at the end of the avenue, just as you turn for the Red Gate.</quote></p>
<p>You thank the old man and leave the city hall.</p>
<choice idref="sect191"><link-text>Turn to 191</link-text>.</choice>
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<data>
<p>Once you are inside, you are immediately aware that this is not a shop at all. The room is cold and bare except for a large table in the centre. You notice sinister large iron manacles attached to each of its corners.</p>
- <p>You are in the headquarters of the Silent Brotherhood, Lachlan's notorious secret police. With a mounting feeling of terror, you remember the tale of another Kai Lord; of how he had been captured and accused of spying. He had escaped after being tortured for three days and nights. You are not to be so fortunate. The door has automatically locked and soon the Silent Brothers, who are at this moment observing you through peep-holes in the wall, will come for you.</p>
+ <p>You are in the headquarters of the Silent Brotherhood, Lachlan<ch.apos/>s notorious secret police. With a mounting feeling of terror, you remember the tale of another Kai Lord; of how he had been captured and accused of spying. He had escaped after being tortured for three days and nights. You are not to be so fortunate. The door has automatically locked and soon the Silent Brothers, who are at this moment observing you through peep-holes in the wall, will come for you.</p>
<p>It may interest you to know that after a long week in the prison of the chief inquisitor you did not let a single Kai secret pass your lips. It is a record that has yet to be equalled, but not one that spared your life.</p>
<choice>Your life and your mission end here.</choice>
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<meta><title>216</title></meta>
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- <p>For three days and nights the mighty fleet of Durenor steers swiftly towards the Holmgulf, a strong wind filling the sails of the warships. But although the voyage is fast, the soldiers' confidence and eagerness for battle has slowly faded as if their will has been drained by some invisible vampire. Lord Axim is close to despair.</p>
- <p><quote>This black mood that haunts our decks is the evil work of the Darklords. I know of their power to turn a man's mind, but the curse that befalls us is a sorcery we cannot even see to destroy. How I pray that this spell would end, for even if we arrive at our destination, I fear that we are too weak in mind to break our foe.</quote></p>
+ <p>For three days and nights the mighty fleet of Durenor steers swiftly towards the Holmgulf, a strong wind filling the sails of the warships. But although the voyage is fast, the soldiers<ch.apos/> confidence and eagerness for battle has slowly faded as if their will has been drained by some invisible vampire. Lord Axim is close to despair.</p>
+ <p><quote>This black mood that haunts our decks is the evil work of the Darklords. I know of their power to turn a man<ch.apos/>s mind, but the curse that befalls us is a sorcery we cannot even see to destroy. How I pray that this spell would end, for even if we arrive at our destination, I fear that we are too weak in mind to break our foe.</quote></p>
<p>As if in answer to his prayer, the black curse seems to be lifted from the fleet with the dawning of the next day. But the spell is replaced by a threat far deadlier.</p>
<choice idref="sect100"><link-text>Turn to 100</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The big man looks at you and says in a cynical voice. <quote>The coach station. A coach leaves for Port Bax this afternoon. For a Gold Crown I'll tell you how to get there.</quote></p>
+ <p>The big man looks at you and says in a cynical voice: <quote>The coach station. A coach leaves for Port Bax this afternoon. For a Gold Crown I<ch.apos/>ll tell you how to get there.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect199">If you wish to pay him, remember to mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> and <link-text>turn to 199</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect143">If you wish to leave the inn now, <link-text>turn to 143</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Already the venom is taking effect. Your wounded arm feels stiff and a cold sweat has broken out on your brow. Quickly you remove the Pendant that Banedon gave you at the Ruins of Raumas. Using a sharp point of the star, you cut a deep V through the two puncture holes made by the fangs, and suck out the venom.</p>
- <p>The charm is lucky indeed&emdash;and so are you. You lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points but not your life. You decide to climb the tree and spend the rest of the night safely above the ground.</p>
+ <p>The charm is lucky indeed<ch.emdash/>and so are you. You lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points but not your life. You decide to climb the tree and spend the rest of the night safely above the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect312"><link-text>Turn to 312</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The guard stares at the magnificent ring in awe. The legend of the Seal of Hammerdal is well known to the people of Durenor. It is said that of all the lost treasures of the Durenese, the Seal of Hammerdal is one that they would not wish returned. The guard's anxious face shows he clearly recognizes the ring's dreadful significance.</p>
- <p><quote>I will not hinder your urgent mission, but I cannot help you except to set you on the road for Port Bax. Continue on this forest path and you will come to a fork near a stunted oak tree. Take the left track&emdash;it is the quickest way.</quote></p>
+ <p>The guard stares at the magnificent ring in awe. The legend of the Seal of Hammerdal is well known to the people of Durenor. It is said that of all the lost treasures of the Durenese, the Seal of Hammerdal is one that they would not wish returned. The guard<ch.apos/>s anxious face shows he clearly recognizes the ring<ch.apos/>s dreadful significance.</p>
+ <p><quote>I will not hinder your urgent mission, but I cannot help you except to set you on the road for Port Bax. Continue on this forest path and you will come to a fork near a stunted oak tree. Take the left track<ch.emdash/>it is the quickest way.</quote></p>
<p>You thank the loyal guard, and push on once more into the forest. A mile or so along the road, you come to the fork and take the left track. It leads to a stone bridge across the Rymerift. The waters of the Rymerift are over one mile deep and up to two miles at its widest point. Near to the bridge you find a signpost.</p>
- <signpost>Port Bax&emdash;3 Miles</signpost>
+ <signpost>Port Bax<ch.emdash/>3 Miles</signpost>
<p>You breathe a sigh of relief for you should arrive there in under an hour.</p>
<choice idref="sect265"><link-text>Turn to 265</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>224</title></meta>
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- <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of seagulls as they wheel and soar above the clipper. The wind is strong and it fills the sails. You breakfast with Captain Kelman who is in better spirits than the previous day. He tells you that the Green Sceptre is making good speed and should arrive at Port Bax, the main Durenese seaport, within a week. Suddenly you hear a cry from the crow's nest.</p>
- <p><quote>Land off the port bow! Land a'port!</quote></p>
+ <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of seagulls as they wheel and soar above the clipper. The wind is strong and it fills the sails. You breakfast with Captain Kelman who is in better spirits than the previous day. He tells you that the Green Sceptre is making good speed and should arrive at Port Bax, the main Durenese seaport, within a week. Suddenly you hear a cry from the crow<ch.apos/>s nest.</p>
+ <p><quote>Land off the port bow! Land a<ch.apos/>port!</quote></p>
<p>You and the captain climb up on deck and brace yourselves against the fresh sea breeze.</p>
- <p><quote>That's Mannon, the southernmost island of the Kirlundin chain,</quote> says the captain, pointing towards the sharp rocky coastline in the distance. <quote><quote>Wreck Point</quote> the traders call it. Many a ship has ended her days upon those granite teeth.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>That<ch.apos/>s Mannon, the southernmost island of the Kirlundin chain,</quote> says the captain, pointing towards the sharp rocky coastline in the distance. <quote><quote>Wreck Point</quote> the traders call it. Many a ship has ended her days upon those granite teeth.</quote></p>
<p>Captain Kelman hands you an ornate telescope with which to take a closer look. The sharp rocks are festooned with the splintered skeletons of ships that have run aground, or were dashed against the shore in a storm. You stare in fascination at the shattered hulls, imagining the terrifying scenes of their destruction. Then, suddenly, high above the pinnacles of stone hovers a black shadow, like a small rain cloud. It seems to be moving towards you. Suddenly you realise what the <quote>cloud</quote> really is. It is a swarm of large Zlanbeast and possibly some Kraan. The alarm is shouted along the deck: <quote>Prepare for battle!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect146">If you wish to stay on deck, ready your weapon and <link-text>turn to 146</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect34">If you wish to return to your cabin, <link-text>turn to 34</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The innkeeper speaks with the gruff tone of a native Ragadornian. You discover from him that this seaport is ruled by Lachlan, son of Killean the Overlord who died three years ago of the dreadful Red Death plague. The innkeeper does not speak highly of Lachlan, whom he calls the <quote>Prince of Thieves</quote>.</p>
- <p><quote>He and his mercenaries bleed the people dry with heavy taxes, and if y'complain, you end up in the harbour with a dagger in your back.</quote> The big man shakes his head and pours another round of ale for the drunken sailors.</p>
+ <p><quote>He and his mercenaries bleed the people dry with heavy taxes, and if y<ch.apos/>complain, you end up in the harbour with a dagger in your back.</quote> The big man shakes his head and pours another round of ale for the drunken sailors.</p>
<choice idref="sect56">If you wish to buy a room for the night pay the innkeeper 2 Gold Crowns and <link-text>turn to 56</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect276">If you wish to try your luck at winning some Gold Crowns at arm-wrestling, <link-text>turn to 276</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>We're bound for Ragadorn&emdash;due there by noon today,</quote> he says, his face almost completely hidden by the wide brim of his hat. <quote>A seat below will cost you 3 Crowns, but you can ride on the roof for only one.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>We<ch.apos/>re bound for Ragadorn<ch.emdash/>due there by noon today,</quote> he says, his face almost completely hidden by the wide brim of his hat. <quote>A seat below will cost you 3 Crowns, but you can ride on the roof for only one.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect37">If you wish to ride inside the coach, pay the driver 3 Gold Crowns and <link-text>turn to 37</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect148">If you would prefer to stay on the roof, pay him one Gold Crown and <link-text>turn to 148</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect292">If you cannot pay the fare, you must leave the coach and walk. <link-text>Turn to 292</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Before you can defend yourself, the Helghast has smashed into you and you both fall on to the highway below.</p>
- <p>It may be some comfort to learn that your death was swift and painless. Your neck was instantly broken and you were spared the agony of the Helghast's black fingers tearing and burning their way through your throat. The Seal of Hammerdal is now on its way to Holmgard, which will now fall to the Darklords.</p>
+ <p>It may be some comfort to learn that your death was swift and painless. Your neck was instantly broken and you were spared the agony of the Helghast<ch.apos/>s black fingers tearing and burning their way through your throat. The Seal of Hammerdal is now on its way to Holmgard, which will now fall to the Darklords.</p>
<choice>Your life and your quest end here.</choice>
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- <p>The dead zombies lie around your feet. By now, the soldiers' fear of the undead has turned to sheer hatred. A chorus of Durenese battle-cries resounds along the deck. You lead the charge along a boarding plank and on to the deck of the death-hulk, cleaving the zombie crew aside like a scythe through wheat. Then suddenly a black-cloaked figure blocks your path, a twisted sword held in its shrunken black hand. It is a Helghast, and you must fight it to the death.</p>
+ <p>The dead zombies lie around your feet. By now, the soldiers<ch.apos/> fear of the undead has turned to sheer hatred. A chorus of Durenese battle-cries resounds along the deck. You lead the charge along a boarding plank and on to the deck of the death-hulk, cleaving the zombie crew aside like a scythe through wheat. Then suddenly a black-cloaked figure blocks your path, a twisted sword held in its shrunken black hand. It is a Helghast, and you must fight it to the death.</p>
<combat><enemy>Helghast</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">23</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>It is an undead creature, so remember to double all <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points that it loses as a result of your possessing the Sommerswerd. It is immune to Mindblast.</p>
<choice idref="sect309">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 309</link-text>.</choice>
<p>Opposite the coach station is a narrow street leading to a gaming-house with a sign outside.</p>
<signpost>No Weapons Allowed Inside</signpost>
<p>You are excited by the chance of being able to win some gold and you quickly enter. Any Weapons you may have must be left with a guard at the door. You can recover your Weapons when you decide to leave. You are given a silver token worth 1 Gold Crown, that can only be used in this gaming-house.<a id="sect238-1" idref="sect238-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
- <p>The entrance hall opens out into a huge room where many gambling games are in progress. One that catches your eye is called <quote>Cartwheel</quote>. At one end of a long table, an attractive young woman spins a black dish divided into ten sections marked 0&endash;9. As the dish spins, she drops a small silver ball into it which eventually comes to rest in one of the numbered sections. Several merchants are seated around the table and they are betting heavily on the fall of the silver ball.</p>
+ <p>The entrance hall opens out into a huge room where many gambling games are in progress. One that catches your eye is called <quote>Cartwheel</quote>. At one end of a long table, an attractive young woman spins a black dish divided into ten sections marked 0<ch.endash/>9. As the dish spins, she drops a small silver ball into it which eventually comes to rest in one of the numbered sections. Several merchants are seated around the table and they are betting heavily on the fall of the silver ball.</p>
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- <description>An attractive young woman spins a black dish<br />divided into ten sections marked 0&endash;9</description>
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- <p>You try to apply your hands to the injured man's chest, but the Szalls are pulling at your cloak and trying to drag you away.</p>
+ <p>You try to apply your hands to the injured man<ch.apos/>s chest, but the Szalls are pulling at your cloak and trying to drag you away.</p>
<choice idref="sect77">If you have the Kai Discipline of Camouflage, <link-text>turn to 77</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect28">If you do not possess this skill, you must attack the Szalls in order to save the man's life. <link-text>Turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect28">If you do not possess this skill, you must attack the Szalls in order to save the man<ch.apos/>s life. <link-text>Turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A hush descends on the tavern as the man you have accused turns to face you.</p>
- <p><quote>You've got a careless tongue, stranger,</quote> he says menacingly. <quote>It should be cut out before it does any more harm.</quote> He draws a curved dagger and attacks you. The crowd form a circle around you both, preventing either of you from escaping. You must fight this man to the death.</p>
+ <p><quote>You<ch.apos/>ve got a careless tongue, stranger,</quote> he says menacingly. <quote>It should be cut out before it does any more harm.</quote> He draws a curved dagger and attacks you. The crowd form a circle around you both, preventing either of you from escaping. You must fight this man to the death.</p>
<combat><enemy>Trickster</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">17</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">25</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect21">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 21</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
+ <p>The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
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<p>Seeing their master slain, the Giaks falter and retreat towards the stern. Captain Kelman rallies his crew and attacks, leading his men against the snarling creatures and driving them back until they leap into the sea to avoid the rain of swords. Knowing the battle to be lost, the Kraan leave the masts and fly back to the distant coastline.</p>
- <p><quote>Our thanks, Kai lord,</quote> the captain says and shakes your hand. <quote>We are proud and thankful to have you with us.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Our thanks, Kai Lord,</quote> the captain says and shakes your hand. <quote>We are proud and thankful to have you with us.</quote></p>
<p>A cheer resounds along the deck as the crew voice their praise.</p>
<p>You help tend the wounded whilst repairs are carried out on the damaged masts. Within two hours they are complete, the wind fills the sails and you continue your voyage to Durenor.</p>
<choice idref="sect240"><link-text>Turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Meki Majenor&emdash;Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
+ <signpost>Meki Majenor<ch.emdash/>Armourer and Weaponsmith</signpost>
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<choice idref="sect266">If you wish to investigate the weaponsmithy, <link-text>turn to 266</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>During the course of the afternoon's journey, you chat with your fellow travellers and learn about their backgrounds.</p>
+ <p>During the course of the afternoon<ch.apos/>s journey, you chat with your fellow travellers and learn about their backgrounds.</p>
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<p>The soldier looks at you with a disbelieving stare.</p>
- <p><quote>Where are your goods? Where is your horse or wagon? Merchants never travel to Port Bax on foot. You are no merchant&emdash;a bandit more like, desperate to put distance between yourself and some foul deed best left untold. Go back to where you have come from, scum. We have no need of the sort of goods you sell.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Where are your goods? Where is your horse or wagon? Merchants never travel to Port Bax on foot. You are no merchant<ch.emdash/>a bandit more like, desperate to put distance between yourself and some foul deed best left untold. Go back to where you have come from, scum. We have no need of the sort of goods you sell.</quote></p>
<p>If you are to get past this border guard alive, you will have to come up with an alternative plan.</p>
<choice idref="sect244">If you wish to walk away, make a wide detour and enter the forest further south, <link-text>turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect68">If you want to try and bribe the guard, <link-text>turn to 68</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You try to remember some of the stories told to you by an old Kai master called Wise Hawk. He was envoy to Port Bax for many years, and he knew and loved this city as well as any native Durenese. You recall him saying that the consulate overlooked Alin Square in the naval quadrant of the city. There is a sign to your left pointing along the avenue.</p>
- <signpost>Naval Quadrant&emdash;1/2 Mile</signpost>
+ <signpost>Naval Quadrant<ch.emdash/>1/2 Mile</signpost>
<p>Certain this is the right direction, you walk confidently along the tree-lined avenue.</p>
<choice idref="sect191"><link-text>Turn to 191</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Potion of Orange Liquid is probably Alether, but the text does not give you the ability to recognize it. Therefore, you should not use it as such.</p>
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<footnote id="sect262-2-foot" idref="sect262-2">
- <p>You have lost your Backpack and therefore cannot carry the Meal or the Orange Potion&emdash;further adding to its uselessness.</p>
+ <p>You have lost your Backpack and therefore cannot carry the Meal or the Orange Potion<ch.emdash/>further adding to its uselessness.</p>
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- <p>Focusing your powers of concentration on the snake's head, you will it to slither away in search of food. Slowly but surely your psychic suggestion works, and the snake eventually uncoils itself and vanishes into the long grass. Breathing a sigh of relief, you decide it would be safer to climb the tree and spend the rest of the night above the ground.</p>
+ <p>Focusing your powers of concentration on the snake<ch.apos/>s head, you will it to slither away in search of food. Slowly but surely your psychic suggestion works, and the snake eventually uncoils itself and vanishes into the long grass. Breathing a sigh of relief, you decide it would be safer to climb the tree and spend the rest of the night above the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect312"><link-text>Turn to 312</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>You are indeed a Kai lord,</quote> says the sailor, but the astonishment on his face quickly changes to an unpleasant sneer.</p>
+ <p><quote>You are indeed a Kai Lord,</quote> says the sailor, but the astonishment on his face quickly changes to an unpleasant sneer.</p>
<p><quote>Or should I say you were!</quote></p>
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<p>You are about to strike when your assailant shouts, <quote>I am Ronan, my lord. I mean you no harm.</quote></p>
- <p>You manage to divert your blow at the last moment and your weapon smashes the back of a wooden chair. The beads of sweat that have broken out on the sailor's face appear to confirm that he speaks the truth.</p>
+ <p>You manage to divert your blow at the last moment and your weapon smashes the back of a wooden chair. The beads of sweat that have broken out on the sailor<ch.apos/>s face appear to confirm that he speaks the truth.</p>
<choice idref="sect160">Lower your weapon and <link-text>turn to 160</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>277</title></meta>
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- <p>As Rhygar and his men gallop nearer to the riders, one of the cloaked horsemen draws a black staff from beneath his robes. A fierce blue flame shoots from its tip and explodes beneath Rhygar's horse, sending him head over heels into the dense undergrowth. Rhygar's men furiously attack with their swords. Their sharp blades slice clean through their enemies' cloaks and bodies, and then you realize that they are having no effect. For these are Helghast, fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but they are invulnerable to normal weapons. The cloaked staff-bearer gives a hideous laugh that tears at your mind. He is using a very powerful Mindblast against you. You know you are outnumbered by a superior enemy and you must act quickly if you are to survive this ambush at all.</p>
+ <p>As Rhygar and his men gallop nearer to the riders, one of the cloaked horsemen draws a black staff from beneath his robes. A fierce blue flame shoots from its tip and explodes beneath Rhygar<ch.apos/>s horse, sending him head over heels into the dense undergrowth. Rhygar<ch.apos/>s men furiously attack with their swords. Their sharp blades slice clean through their enemies<ch.apos/> cloaks and bodies, and then you realize that they are having no effect. For these are Helghast, fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but they are invulnerable to normal weapons. The cloaked staff-bearer gives a hideous laugh that tears at your mind. He is using a very powerful Mindblast against you. You know you are outnumbered by a superior enemy and you must act quickly if you are to survive this ambush at all.</p>
<choice idref="sect311">If you wish to abandon your horse and dive for cover in the thick undergrowth, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect59">If you wish to aid Rhygar's men, <link-text>turn to 59</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect59">If you wish to aid Rhygar<ch.apos/>s men, <link-text>turn to 59</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You desperately wave your Kai cloak above your head until you are near to exhaustion.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> to see if your effort has been rewarded.</p>
- <choice idref="sect41">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect180">If the number is 7&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect41">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect180">If the number is 7<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>279</title></meta>
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- <p>You recognize the creature to be a Noodnic, an intelligent but mischievous mountain-dwelling native of Durenor. The Noodnics inhabit a maze of smaller shafts and fissures that honeycomb the Hammerdal mountains, and live off whatever they can steal from the merchant caravans that travel the Tarnalin. It occurs to you that if you can catch the Noodnic, you may be able to learn if the Helghast are hiding within the tunnel.</p>
+ <p>You recognize the creature to be a Noodnic, an intelligent but mischievous mountain-dwelling native of Durenor. The Noodnics inhabit a maze of smaller shafts and fissures that honeycomb the Hammerdal Mountains, and live off whatever they can steal from the merchant caravans that travel the Tarnalin. It occurs to you that if you can catch the Noodnic, you may be able to learn if the Helghast are hiding within the tunnel.</p>
<choice idref="sect23">If you wish to follow the Noodnic, <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect340">If you would rather let it go and continue on your journey, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You sleep deeply without being disturbed before rising at dawn, gathering your equipment and joining the others as they board the coach.</p>
<p>For two days and nights, the coach follows the trade route across the flat, treeless Wildlands. It stops only to allow the driver to sleep. But on the morning of the ninth day of your quest, there is an unfortunate accident.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect2">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 2</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect108">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 108</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect2">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 2</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect108">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 108</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>The knight is Lord Axim of Ryme, commander<br />of King Alin's personal bodyguard</description>
+ <description>The knight is Lord Axim of Ryme, commander<br />of King Alin<ch.apos/>s personal bodyguard</description>
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<p>You tell him that you are a Kai Lord from Sommerlund on an urgent mission to King Alin. He seems unconvinced by your words until you show him the Seal of Hammerdal. Then, without hesitation, he orders his men to return your belongings and ushers you through the wall of wagons. Beyond, you can see a horse-drawn carriage waiting in the centre of the crowded tunnel.</p>
<p><quote>Back to Hammerdal without delay,</quote> he orders the driver, and you are thrown back in your seat as the coach moves off at breakneck speed.</p>
- <p>You soon learn that the knight is Lord Axim of Ryme, commander of King Alin's personal bodyguard. He was on his way to Port Bax when the Helghast entered Tarnalin. He and ten soldiers were the only ones to survive a deadly encounter with these evil creatures.</p>
+ <p>You soon learn that the knight is Lord Axim of Ryme, commander of King Alin<ch.apos/>s personal bodyguard. He was on his way to Port Bax when the Helghast entered Tarnalin. He and ten soldiers were the only ones to survive a deadly encounter with these evil creatures.</p>
<p>During your ride through the Tarnalin, you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. The journey to the capital will take five hours and you are advised by Lord Axim to get some rest. As you slowly drift off to sleep, you begin a dream about the Sommerswerd. You picture a triumphant return to Holmgard and the defeat of the Darklord siege. Perhaps it will be a good omen of events to come?</p>
<choice idref="sect9"><link-text>Turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>285</title></meta>
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- <p>You feel the snake's fangs catch in the arm of your tunic, but that is all. You are lucky that the only damage done was to your clothing. As the serpent disappears into the long grass, you quickly climb the tree and spend the rest of the night safely above the ground.</p>
+ <p>You feel the snake<ch.apos/>s fangs catch in the arm of your tunic, but that is all. You are lucky that the only damage done was to your clothing. As the serpent disappears into the long grass, you quickly climb the tree and spend the rest of the night safely above the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect312"><link-text>Turn to 312</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>295</title></meta>
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- <p>A creature, much larger than the others and dressed in a magnificent robe of patchwork silk, screams an order in their strange language. All of the furry creatures arm themselves with spears and swords that look as if they have been crafted from broken wagon spokes and broom handles. With a strange battle-cry that sounds like <quote>Gashgiss&emdash;Nashgiss</quote>, they charge towards you. Your curiosity soon gives way to the realization that you must evade them or be trampled to by the sheer weight of their numbers.</p>
+ <p>A creature, much larger than the others and dressed in a magnificent robe of patchwork silk, screams an order in their strange language. All of the furry creatures arm themselves with spears and swords that look as if they have been crafted from broken wagon spokes and broom handles. With a strange battle-cry that sounds like <quote>Gashgiss<ch.emdash/>Nashgiss</quote>, they charge towards you. Your curiosity soon gives way to the realization that you must evade them or be trampled to by the sheer weight of their numbers.</p>
<p>You turn and sprint along the narrow corridor until their angry cries begin to fade. You reach the entrance to where the passage connects with the main tunnel, and continue your journey from there.</p>
<choice idref="sect340"><link-text>Turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>For six hours you run without rest. The Helghast are on the highway and you are forced to make your way through the steep and wooded foothills to avoid the risk of capture. Many times you feel that you just cannot go on, that the pain and the fatigue are too much to bear. But each time you falter, you are spurred on by Rhygar. You marvel at his endurance, for he is not a young man and he is clothed in the heavy armour of a Sommlending knight.</p>
- <p>By nightfall, you have reached the entrance to Tarnalin, the western tunnel through the Hammerdal mountains. The three tunnels of Durenor were excavated during the age of the Black Moon, and each tunnel is over forty miles long and passes through the huge circle of the Hammerdal range to the capital. The tunnels provide the only access to the city.</p>
- <p>Rhygar sits beside you and takes some bread and meat from his pack. <quote>Eat this, Lone Wolf. You must sustain your strength for the journey to Hammerdal, for from here you must venture alone through the Tarnalin. I shall remain here and hold the enemy back for as long as I have the strength to fight. Do not argue&emdash;that your mission should succeed is the only thing that matters.</quote></p>
+ <p>By nightfall, you have reached the entrance to Tarnalin, the western tunnel through the Hammerdal Mountains. The three tunnels of Durenor were excavated during the age of the Black Moon, and each tunnel is over forty miles long and passes through the huge circle of the Hammerdal range to the capital. The tunnels provide the only access to the city.</p>
+ <p>Rhygar sits beside you and takes some bread and meat from his pack. <quote>Eat this, Lone Wolf. You must sustain your strength for the journey to Hammerdal, for from here you must venture alone through the Tarnalin. I shall remain here and hold the enemy back for as long as I have the strength to fight. Do not argue<ch.emdash/>that your mission should succeed is the only thing that matters.</quote></p>
<p>If Rhygar is to hold off the Helghast, he will need a magic weapon as his own sword is of no use against the creatures.<a id="sect299-1" idref="sect299-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect118">If you wish to give him your Magic Spear, so that he can defend the tunnel entrance, or if you do not possess a Magic Spear, <link-text>turn to 118</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect102">If you possess a Magic Spear but do not wish to give it to Rhygar, <link-text>turn to 102</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you paddle towards the sleek trade caravel, you notice to your surprise that the boarding ladder is being pulled up. A mean-looking sailor leans over the gunwale and curses at you. He seems to think that you are a refugee trying to stowaway on board. But when you shout that you are Lone Wolf and you were ambushed by an impostor at the tavern, the ladder is soon lowered again. As you climb over the side of the ship, you are met by a tall man in a gold-braided uniform. His face is almost totally covered by a shock of bright red hair and a bright red beard.</p>
<p><quote>Haul anchor!</quote> he booms. The crew spring into action as if their very lives depended on it.</p>
- <p>The captain ushers you below to his cabin where he pours two glasses of Wanlo, a strong spirit. His face shows concern as you tell him what has happened.</p>
- <p><quote>There is evil treachery at work and the enemy already has plans afoot to thwart your quest,</quote> he begins when you've told your tale. <quote>It seems that you have lost the element of surprise&emdash;and I have lost a courageous first mate. Let us only hope that the voyage to Durenor be swift and safe.</quote></p>
+ <p>The captain ushers you below to his cabin where he pours two glasses of wanlo, a strong spirit. His face shows concern as you tell him what has happened.</p>
+ <p><quote>There is evil treachery at work and the enemy already has plans afoot to thwart your quest,</quote> he begins when you<ch.apos/>ve told your tale. <quote>It seems that you have lost the element of surprise<ch.emdash/>and I have lost a courageous first mate. Let us only hope that the voyage to Durenor be swift and safe.</quote></p>
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<p>You leave him to go up on deck just in time to see the outline of Holmgard on the horizon. With mixed feelings of pride and apprehension, you descend the stairway to your cabin as the last spire of the capital disappears from view.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect224">If the number that you have picked is 0&endash;1, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect316">If the number is 2&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect81">If the number is 4&endash;5, <link-text>turn to 81</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect22">If the number is 6&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect99">If the number is 8&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect224">If the number that you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>1, <link-text>turn to 224</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect316">If the number is 2<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect81">If the number is 4<ch.endash/>5, <link-text>turn to 81</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect22">If the number is 6<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect99">If the number is 8<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Ragadorn Trading Post&emdash;Merchandise Bought and Sold</signpost>
+ <signpost>Ragadorn Trading Post<ch.emdash/>Merchandise Bought and Sold</signpost>
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<choice idref="sect173">If you wish to enter the trading post, <link-text>turn to 173</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>304</title></meta>
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- <p>It may be of some consolation to learn that your death was mercifully swift. The Helghast's fingers tore and burnt their way through your throat within a few seconds. But now the Seal of Hammerdal is on its way to the Darklords' city of Helgedad.</p>
+ <p>It may be of some consolation to learn that your death was mercifully swift. The Helghast<ch.apos/>s fingers tore and burnt their way through your throat within a few seconds. But now the Seal of Hammerdal is on its way to the Darklords<ch.apos/> city of Helgedad.</p>
<choice>Your life and your quest come to a tragic end here.</choice>
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<meta><title>308</title></meta>
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- <p>A sailor called Sprogg sits beside you and explains the rules of the game <quote>Portholes</quote>. First he shows you two diamond-shaped dice made of red glass. Each dice has ten sides and they are numbered 0&endash;9. Each player rolls both dice and adds the numbers together (0 = zero). If anyone throws two 0's, they shout <quote>portholes</quote> and automatically win.</p>
+ <p>A sailor called Sprogg sits beside you and explains the rules of the game <quote>Portholes</quote>. First he shows you two diamond-shaped dice made of red glass. Each dice has ten sides and they are numbered 0<ch.endash/>9. Each player rolls both dice and adds the numbers together (0 = zero). If anyone throws two 0<ch.apos/>s, they shout <quote>portholes</quote> and automatically win.</p>
<p>Each player stakes 3 Gold Crowns per throw. There are two other players in the game and they all place their stake money into a hat before the dice are rolled.</p>
<p>Pick two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> for each of the other two players, and note these scores down. Now pick two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> for yourself. If your total is higher than the other players, you win 6 Gold Crowns. If either of the other players beat your score, you lose 3 Gold Crowns. You may leave the game at any time, but you must stop playing if you lose all your Crowns (bad luck!).</p>
<choice idref="sect197">When you finally decide to leave, you may return to your cabin by <link-text>turning to 197</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You come to rest face downwards in a tangle of thick bracken. The ringing of steel and the horrible cries of the Helghast echo through the trees around you. You are stunned and cannot move until a hand grabs your arm and pulls you upright. It is Rhygar. His face is bloodied and his armour is battered and charred.</p>
<p><quote>We must flee these demons, Lone Wolf.<a id="sect311-1" idref="sect311-1-foot" class="footnote" /> Strength and steel will not avail us here.</quote></p>
- <p>You glimpse the silhouette of six Helghast on the forest road above. Their minds bent on the slaughter of Rhygar's men, they fail to see you both slip away under cover of the wooded hillside.</p>
+ <p>You glimpse the silhouette of six Helghast on the forest road above. Their minds bent on the slaughter of Rhygar<ch.apos/>s men, they fail to see you both slip away under cover of the wooded hillside.</p>
<choice idref="sect299"><link-text>Turn to 299</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The gruesome death-cries of the Helghast finally fade and you risk stopping for a few seconds to catch your breath. You wince as you discover that the creature
's fingers have burnt into your neck. The wounds are very sore and painful and you must lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. Tearing the edge of your tunic, you make a bandage before continuing on your journey through the Tarnalin tunnel.<a id="sect313-1" idref="sect313-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>The gruesome death-cries of the Helghast finally fade and you risk stopping for a few seconds to catch your breath. You wince as you discover that the creature
<ch.apos/>s fingers have burnt into your neck. The wounds are very sore and painful and you must lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. Tearing the edge of your tunic, you make a bandage before continuing on your journey through the Tarnalin tunnel.<a id="sect313-1" idref="sect313-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<choice idref="sect349"><link-text>Turn to 349</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>316</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of the ship's lookout high in the crow's nest: <quote>Ship ahoy! Ship off the starboard bow!</quote></p>
+ <p>The following morning you are woken by the cry of the ship<ch.apos/>s lookout high in the crow<ch.apos/>s nest: <quote>Ship ahoy! Ship off the starboard bow!</quote></p>
<p>You climb up on deck and brace yourself against the fresh sea breeze. On the horizon, you can see the wooded coastline of eastern Sommerlund, but in the middle distance is a merchant ship that looks badly damaged. It is low in the water and has only one mast remaining intact. It flies the flag of Durenor but the flag is upside down, a signal of distress.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect107">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 107</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect94">If the number is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 94</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect107">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 107</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect94">If the number is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 94</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You search in his pack and are horrified to find that it contains a scroll of human skin upon which a message has been written in a strange runic script. The only word that you can make out is <quote>Kai</quote>. You also find an evil-looking dagger with a black blade, and a block of cold obsidian.</p>
- <p>These items bear the signs of the Darklords' craft. Something is very wrong here. You drop the pack as quickly as if it were red-hot and turn to mount your horse. To your dismay, you find it is no longer there: the Szalls must have stolen it. Wearily, you realize you will now have to continue your journey on foot.</p>
+ <p>These items bear the signs of the Darklords<ch.apos/> craft. Something is very wrong here. You drop the pack as quickly as if it were red-hot and turn to mount your horse. To your dismay, you find it is no longer there: the Szalls must have stolen it. Wearily, you realize you will now have to continue your journey on foot.</p>
<choice idref="sect138"><link-text>Turn to 138</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>321</title></meta>
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- <p>The meal is poor. It is made up of yesterday's leftovers, and what the captain tells you as you finish your meagre supper confirms your suspicions.</p>
- <p><quote>I have a confession to make, Kai lord. The fire destroyed our entire food store; we had barely enough in the galley for this meal. I fear that we will have to survive on a diet of fresh fish until we reach Port Bax.</quote></p>
+ <p>The meal is poor. It is made up of yesterday<ch.apos/>s leftovers, and what the captain tells you as you finish your meagre supper confirms your suspicions.</p>
+ <p><quote>I have a confession to make, Kai Lord. The fire destroyed our entire food store; we had barely enough in the galley for this meal. I fear that we will have to survive on a diet of fresh fish until we reach Port Bax.</quote></p>
<p>Unless you have food in your Backpack, the poor meal leaves you hungry and you lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>After dinner, the captain challenges you to a game of Samor, a board game a little like chess, involving skilful strategy and bluff. To add a little excitement, he suggests a small wager.</p>
<choice idref="sect12">If you wish to accept his offer, <link-text>turn to 12</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>325</title></meta>
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- <p>You sense that the left tunnel is the quickest route to Hammerdal by about two miles. Just before you reach the junction you come across a large puddle in the centre of the highway. You notice that two sets of footprints, about the size and shape of a man's boot trail away from the water and lead off into both tunnels. The prints are still wet and you judge that they were made within the last twenty minutes.</p>
+ <p>You sense that the left tunnel is the quickest route to Hammerdal by about two miles. Just before you reach the junction you come across a large puddle in the centre of the highway. You notice that two sets of footprints, about the size and shape of a man<ch.apos/>s boot trail away from the water and lead off into both tunnels. The prints are still wet and you judge that they were made within the last twenty minutes.</p>
<choice idref="sect64">If you wish to enter the left tunnel, <link-text>turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect164">If you wish to enter the right tunnel, <link-text>turn to 164</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You are slowly walking back along the cobbled street, trying to think of the best course of action, when a young boy approaches you. <quote>I can get you into the harbour, mister,</quote> he says, <quote>but it'll cost you.</quote></p>
- <p>He produces an envelope containing a sheaf of official-looking papers. <quote>These
'll get you a red pass at the port watchtower. All yours for only 6 Gold Crowns.</quote><a id="sect327-1" idref="sect327-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>You are slowly walking back along the cobbled street, trying to think of the best course of action, when a young boy approaches you. <quote>I can get you into the harbour, mister,</quote> he says, <quote>but it<ch.apos/>ll cost you.</quote></p>
+ <p>He produces an envelope containing a sheaf of official-looking papers. <quote>These
<ch.apos/>ll get you a red pass at the port watchtower. All yours for only 6 Gold Crowns.</quote><a id="sect327-1" idref="sect327-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
<p>If you wish to buy the documents, pay the boy 6 Gold Crowns. If you refuse them, he will soon lose interest in you and will disappear. When you have made your decision, you return to the port watchtower.</p>
<choice idref="sect318">If you wish to enter, <link-text>turn to 318</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect84">If you would rather walk back along the tree-lined avenue to the city hall and enquire how you can reach the consulate of Sommerlund, <link-text>turn to 84</link-text>.</choice>
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect328-1-foot" idref="sect328-1">
- <p>If you have ever been given a Crystal Star Pendant, turn to <a idref="sect113">Section 113</a>, regardless of whether or not you have lost it, or whether or not you have Tracking. The Tracking option should only be used if you have never received the Crystal Star Pendant).</p>
+ <p>If you have ever been given a Crystal Star Pendant, turn to <a idref="sect113">Section 113</a>, regardless of whether or not you have lost it, or whether or not you have Tracking. The Tracking option should only be used if you have never received the Crystal Star Pendant.</p>
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- <p>Two zombies try to block your passage but you cleave them in half with one sweep of the Sommerswerd. You are at the foot of the tower and you can now see a hunchbacked man in crimson robes above you. He wears a tall, curved tokmor, a magician's head-dress. It bears the emblem of a serpent. In his right hand is a black staff.</p>
+ <p>Two zombies try to block your passage but you cleave them in half with one sweep of the Sommerswerd. You are at the foot of the tower and you can now see a hunchbacked man in crimson robes above you. He wears a tall, curved tokmor, a magician<ch.apos/>s head-dress. It bears the emblem of a serpent. In his right hand is a black staff.</p>
<choice idref="sect113">If you possess a Crystal Star Pendant, <link-text>turn to 113</link-text>.<a id="sect328-1" idref="sect328-1-foot" class="footnote" /></choice>
<choice idref="sect204">If you have the Kai Discipline of Tracking, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect73">If you wish to climb the tower and attack the hunchback, <link-text>turn to 73</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You are in combat with a Helghast.</p>
<combat><enemy>Helghast</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">21</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>It is attacking you with a powerful Mindblast. If you do not have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, you will lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every round of combat that you fight it.</p>
+ <p>It is attacking you with a powerful Mindblast. If you do not have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, you will lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points for every round of combat that you fight it. The Helghast is immune to Mindblast.</p>
<choice idref="sect92">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 92</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect183">You may evade at any stage of the fight by diving into the forest, and <link-text>turning to 183</link-text>.</choice>
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- <signpost>Klaspar&emdash;Astronomer and Sage</signpost>
+ <signpost>Klaspar<ch.emdash/>Astronomer and Sage</signpost>
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<choice idref="sect161">If you wish to enter this shop and ask how you can reach Durenor, <link-text>turn to 161</link-text>.</choice>
<footnotes>
<footnote id="sect337-1-foot" idref="sect337-1">
- <p>Though you keep your Backpack itself, you lose everything it contained in addition to your Weapons and the Chainmail Waistcoat, if you had one. This was clarified by Joe Dever in a Lone Wolf Club newsletter.</p>
+ <p>Though you keep your Backpack itself, you lose everything it contained in addition to your Weapons and the Chainmail Waistcoat, if you had one. This was clarified by Joe Dever in Lone Wolf Club Newsletter #2.</p>
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<meta><title>347</title></meta>
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- <p>At the end of this street is a large stable. To your right, you can see some of the mob searching the shops and houses. Suddenly, one of them sees you and raises the alarm. <quote>There he is&emdash;there's the murderer!</quote></p>
+ <p>At the end of this street is a large stable. To your right, you can see some of the mob searching the shops and houses. Suddenly, one of them sees you and raises the alarm. <quote>There he is<ch.emdash/>there<ch.apos/>s the murderer!</quote></p>
<p>There is no time to think. You rush into the stable and freeing one of the horses you leap on its back. As you ride out into the moonlight, an axe flies through the air and grazes your shoulder. You lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point and make your escape into the night.</p>
<choice idref="sect150"><link-text>Turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>348</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The sailor's face changes from a smile to a sneer at your reply. He quickly moves away from the table.</p>
+ <p>The sailor<ch.apos/>s face changes from a smile to a sneer at your reply. He quickly moves away from the table.</p>
<p><quote>Perhaps neither you nor I are all we claim to be. No matter. You will not live long enough to discover who I really am!</quote> You hear a door crash open behind you. Spinning round, you see three harbour thugs moving towards you. Each is armed with a scimitar and you must fight them as one enemy.</p>
<combat><enemy>Harbour Thugs</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">16</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">25</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect125">You may evade after two rounds of combat by using a side door, and <link-text>turning to 125</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>350</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Holmgard has suffered much since your departure. Many of the shops and houses you remember passing on your way to the quay, are little more now than heaps of ashes. The Darklords' army with their evil engines of war surround the walls, and the flaming arcs of fireballs shooting through the air, continually light the night sky as they rain down on the streets below. The people fight the fire as best they can, but they are hungry and exhausted and close to surrender. At first, as it enters the harbour, the fleet is mistaken for the enemy and cries of despair can be heard all along the quay. But as the first of the soldiers set foot in the city and unfurl the royal arms of Durenor, the news of your return spreads quickly. The cries of despair have changed to a chorus of cheers: <quote>The Kai Lord has returned.</quote></p>
+ <p>Holmgard has suffered much since your departure. Many of the shops and houses you remember passing on your way to the quay, are little more now than heaps of ashes. The Darklords<ch.apos/> army with their evil engines of war surround the walls, and the flaming arcs of fireballs shooting through the air, continually light the night sky as they rain down on the streets below. The people fight the fire as best they can, but they are hungry and exhausted and close to surrender. At first, as it enters the harbour, the fleet is mistaken for the enemy and cries of despair can be heard all along the quay. But as the first of the soldiers set foot in the city and unfurl the royal arms of Durenor, the news of your return spreads quickly. The cries of despair have changed to a chorus of cheers: <quote>The Kai Lord has returned.</quote></p>
<p>You are standing at the top of the great watchtower, high above the main gate of the city, when the first light of dawn creeps slowly over the horizon. Thousand upon thousand of the black-clad enemy are massed around the city wall, huddled like beetles in the trenches that cover the plain. In the midst of this horde, a great red tent has been erected bearing the symbol of a broken skull. It is the mark of Zagarna, Lord of Kaag, a Darklord of Helgedad. His great ambition is the destruction of Holmgard; his fiercest desire to lead his army to victory over the House of Ulnar and claim Sommerlund for his own.</p>
<p>But victory is not to be his this day. Raising the Sommerswerd high above your head, a shaft of dawn sunlight catches upon the tip of the golden sword and a brilliant flash of blinding white flame runs the entire length of the blade. The power of the Sommerswerd electrifies you. Your senses reel and now your body reacts instinctively. You lower the Sommerswerd and point the blade towards the tent of Lord Zagarna. There is a mighty roar as the power of the sun-sword is unleashed in a searing white beam. The tent explodes and a brilliant fireball of white flame mushrooms skyward. A long and terrible cry rends the air. It is Lord Zagarna. The leader of the evil army is no more.</p>
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- <p>Gripped with fear and panic, the vast black army rise up and run in chaos from the city wall. The impossible has happened, their invincible master is slain. Again the Sommerswerd has returned to defeat them. The army and the allies of Durenor ride out of the city gates in pursuit of the panic-stricken enemy as they run blindly towards the Durncrag mountains. The victory is yours. Holmgard is saved and the murder of the Kai has finally been avenged.</p>
+ <p>Gripped with fear and panic, the vast black army rise up and run in chaos from the city wall. The impossible has happened, their invincible master is slain. Again the Sommerswerd has returned to defeat them. The army and the allies of Durenor ride out of the city gates in pursuit of the panic-stricken enemy as they run blindly towards the Durncrag Mountains. The victory is yours. Holmgard is saved and the murder of the Kai has finally been avenged.</p>
<p>But for you, Lone Wolf, a life of high adventure has only just begun. A new challenge awaits you and the Sommerswerd in Book Three of the Lone Wolf series:</p>
<p><cite><a href="&link.03tcok;">The Caverns of Kalte</a></cite></p>
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<p>(<a idref="title">Title Page</a>) Replaced <quote>seastorms</quote> with <quote>sea-storms</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) Replaced all occurrences of <quote>ie</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>. Removed <quote> that you will find in the front of this book. For further adventuring you can copy out the chart yourself or get it photocopied.</quote> Split the last paragraph into two starting with <quote>Through your experiences</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="discplnz">Kai Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai Discipline section</quote> with <quote>Kai Disciplines section</quote>. Capitalized all occurrences of <quote>discipline</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Removed the <quote>1=, 2=,&ellips;</quote> in the <quote>How to carry your equipment</quote> section. These were obviously carried over from <a href="&link.01fftd;">Flight from the Dark</a>'s random number equipment assignment, which is now obsolete.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Removed the <quote>1=, 2=,<ch.ellips/></quote> in the <quote>How to carry your equipment</quote> section. These were obviously carried over from <a href="&link.01fftd;">Flight from the Dark</a><ch.apos/>s random number equipment assignment, which is now obsolete.</p>
<p>(<a idref="cmbtrulz">Rules for Combat</a>) Removed <quote> on the inside back cover of the book</quote>. Removed <quote> on the last page of the book</quote>. Replaced <quote>on the page after the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a></quote> with <quote>in the back of this book</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="levels">Levels of Kai Training</a>) The Levels of Kai Training section did not originally appear in this book, but has been added for the reader's information.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="levels">Levels of Kai Training</a>) The Levels of Kai Training section did not originally appear in this book, but has been added for the reader<ch.apos/>s information.</p>
<p>(<a idref="kaiwisdm">Kai Wisdom</a>) Removed <quote> on the back cover of the book</quote> and replaced <quote>LONE WOLF</quote> with <quote>Lone Wolf</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect4">4</a>) Replaced <quote>Sandsnake</quote> with <quote>sandsnake</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect16">16</a>) Replaced <quote>razor sharp</quote> with <quote>razor-sharp</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect23">23</a>) Replaced <quote>torch-lit</quote> with <quote>torchlit</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect24">24</a>) Replaced <quote>Fox He</quote> with <quote>Fox. He</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect27">27</a>) Capitalized <quote>wildlands</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) Replaced both occurences of <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>. Replaced <quote>lord-lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>. Replaced <quote>lord-lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect35">35</a>) Moved the Tracking choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect38">38</a>) Replaced <quote>rib-cage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect40">40</a>) Replaced <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect50">50</a>) Replaced the first word <quote>The</quote> with <quote>A</quote>. This is the first time you meet the priest&emdash;the introduction to the other coach members comes later.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect50">50</a>) Replaced the first word <quote>The</quote> with <quote>A</quote>. This is the first time you meet the priest<ch.emdash/>the introduction to the other coach members comes later.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect63">63</a>) Moved the Animal Kinship choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect64">64</a>) Replaced <quote>it, their</quote> with <quote>it. Their</quote>. Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect69">69</a>) Replaced <quote>staffbearer</quote> with <quote>staff-bearer</quote> and <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) Replaced <quote>enemies, eg Helghasts, in</quote> with <quote>enemies (e.g. Helghasts) in</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>, and <quote>enemies, eg Helghasts, in</quote> with <quote>enemies (e.g. Helghast) in</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect84">84</a>) Replaced <quote>leatherbound</quote> with <quote>leather-bound</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect88">88</a>) Moved the Camouflage choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect95">95</a>) Moved the choice to heal the wounded man into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>) Moved the Tracking choice into the first position.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>) Replaced <quote>magician<ch.apos/>s guild</quote> with <quote>Magicians<ch.apos/> Guild</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect118">118</a>) Moved the Animal Kinship choice into the first position.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect122">122</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position and replaced <quote>Pick</quote> with <quote>If not, pick</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>) Replaced <quote>king's</quote> with <quote>King's</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>) Replaced <quote>Vonatar</quote> with <quote>Vonotar</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect122">122</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>. Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position and replaced <quote>Pick</quote> with <quote>If not, pick</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>) Replaced <quote>king<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>King<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>) Replaced <quote>Vonatar</quote> with <quote>Vonotar</quote>, and <quote>jail</quote> with <goal</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>) Replaced <quote>If you have no Weapon, deduct</quote> with <quote>Deduct</quote> since Lone Wolf has had no opportunity to acquire Weapons.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect132">132</a>) Moved the paragraph about keeping the Magic Spear before the choices.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect140">140</a>) Replaced <quote>well-known</quote> with <quote>well known</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect150">150</a>) Replaced <quote>marshbird</quote> with <quote>marsh-bird</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect151">151</a>) Replaced <quote>succesful</quote> with <quote>successful</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect152">152</a>) Replaced <quote>warfleet</quote> with <quote>war fleet</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect164">164</a>) Replaced <quote>rockface</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>. Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect169">169</a>) Replaced <quote>gaming house</quote> with <quote>gaming-house</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect176">176</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position. Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote> in the illustration's caption. Replaced <quote>king's</quote> with <quote>King's</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) <quote>Useful</quote> in the last sentence of the first paragraph didn't need to be capitalized.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect176">176</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position. Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote> in the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption. Replaced <quote>Hammerdal mountains</quote> with <quote>Hammerdal Mountains</quote>, and <quote>king<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>King<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) <quote>Useful</quote> in the last sentence of the first paragraph didn<ch.apos/>t need to be capitalized.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect184">184</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect192">192</a>) Replaced <quote>sommersaults</quote> with <quote>somersaults</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect193">193</a>) Replaced <quote>ill-omen</quote> with <quote>ill omen</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect195">195</a>) Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect202">202</a>) Replaced <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect203">203</a>) Replaced <quote>housemice</quote> with <quote>house mice</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect209">209</a>) Replaced <quote>king's</quote> with <quote>King's</quote> and <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect204">204</a>) Replaced <quote>magician<ch.apos/>s guild</quote> with <quote>Magicians<ch.apos/> Guild</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect209">209</a>) Replaced <quote>king<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>King<ch.apos/>s</quote> and <quote>Lord-Lieutenant</quote> with <quote>Lord-lieutenant</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect213">213</a>) Replaced <quote>assasinates</quote> with <quote>assassinates</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>) Replaced <quote>says in a cynical voice.</quote> with <quote>says in a cynical voice:</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect223">223</a>) There was a superfluous comma between <quote>dreadful</quote> and <quote>significance</quote> in the first paragraph.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect231">231</a>) Moved the Tracking choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect232">232</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect241">241</a>) <quote>he</quote> has now been capitalized.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) Replaced <quote>(eg</quote> with <quote>(e.g.</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect243">243</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect244">244</a>) Moved the Tracking choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect254">254</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>) Replaced <quote>weaponskill</quote> with <quote>Weaponskill</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect258">258</a>) Moved the Sixth Sense choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect265">265</a>) Replaced <quote>warfleet</quote> with <quote>war fleet</quote>. Moved the Tracking choice into the first position.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect267">267</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect274">274</a>) Replaced <quote>first floor</quote> with <quote>first-floor</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>) It makes sense to restore your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to the total you had before the match regardless of whether you win or lose. We changed this to be more clear. The original read:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>If you lose, restore your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to the same total that you had before the contest, and <a idref="sect192">turn to 192</a>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>(<a idref="sect277">277</a>) Replaced <quote>staffbearer</quote> with <quote>staff-bearer</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect279">279</a>) Replaced <quote>Hammerdal mountains</quote> with <quote>Hammerdal Mountains</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect289">289</a>) Replaced <quote>Jala</quote> with <quote>jala</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect298">298</a>) Replaced <quote>If you do not have a Weapon, you</quote> with <quote>You</quote> since Lone Wolf has had no opportunity to acquire Weapons.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect299">Section 299</a>) The original edition of this book reads: <quote>If you wish to give him your Magic Spear, so that he can defend the tunnel entrance, <a idref="sect102">turn to 102</a>. If you do not possess a Magic Spear, or do not wish to give it to Rhygar, <a idref="sect118">turn to 118</a>.</quote> Later editions came out reversing these two choices (i.e. the first choice leads to <a idref="sect118">Section 118</a>, the second choice to <a idref="sect102">Section 102</a>). Both of these versions are very problematic to game flow and inspired a controversy among the members of Project Aon. The version that you see in our text is a mixed scenario intended to most closely match the author's surmised original intention, even though it does not appear in either previously published version.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect299">Section 299</a>) The original edition of this book reads: <quote>If you wish to give him your Magic Spear, so that he can defend the tunnel entrance, <a idref="sect102">turn to 102</a>. If you do not possess a Magic Spear, or do not wish to give it to Rhygar, <a idref="sect118">turn to 118</a>.</quote> Later editions came out reversing these two choices (i.e. the first choice leads to <a idref="sect118">Section 118</a>, the second choice to <a idref="sect102">Section 102</a>). Both of these versions are very problematic to game flow and inspired a controversy among the members of Project Aon. The version that you see in our text is a mixed scenario intended to most closely match the author<ch.apos/>s surmised original intention, even though it does not appear in either previously published version.</p>
<p>If you wish to use either of the previously published versions, then refer to the appropriate choice as listed here. Discussion of the different versions follows:</p>
<p>Original version: The choices appear to serve no other purpose other than punishing Lone Wolf with certain death for mercifully handing Rhygar the Spear. The fact that this version was revised and the path that Lone Wolf is given in the <cite>Legends of Lone Wolf</cite> series also both appear to refute the correctness of this version.</p>
<p>Revised version: Under this version, it is impossible for Lone Wolf to succeed without taking the left path back at the beginning of the Durenor Forest (<a idref="sect150">Section 150</a>), ignoring the warning of the Szalls, and fighting the Helghast. This directly contradicts the statement in <a idref="kaiwisdm">Kai Wisdom</a> that a wise choice of Disciplines enables you to succeed regardless of your starting <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> scores.</p>
<p>Project Aon version: Although never previously published, this scenario allows Lone Wolf to succeed despite giving the Magic Spear to Rhygar.</p>
+ <p>Replaced <quote>Hammerdal mountains</quote> with <quote>Hammerdal Mountains</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect300">300</a>) Replaced <quote>Wanlo</quote> with <quote>wanlo</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect312">312</a>) Replaced <quote>rainswept</quote> with <quote>rain-swept</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect314">314</a>) Moved the Hunting choice into the first position.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect315">315</a>) Moved the Mind Over Matter choice into the first position.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect321">321</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect332">332</a>) Added <quote>The Helghast is immune to Mindblast</quote> to the end of the final paragraph.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect333">333</a>) Replaced <quote>blood-stained</quote> with <quote>bloodstained</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect334">334</a>) Moved the Tracking choice into the first position. Replaced <quote>pot-holes</quote> with <quote>potholes</quote></p>
<p>(<a idref="sect337">337</a>) Moved the Hunting choice into the first position.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="crsumary">Combat Rules Summary</a>) Replaced <quote>cross reference</quote> with <quote>cross-reference</quote>.</p>
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<p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) If you do not have a Backpack, you may choose to assume here that you are outfitted with one by Rhygar.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect47">
Section 47</a>) You must have learned the password (i.e. have read <a idref="sect15">Section 15</a>) during this same adventure (not only during a previous reading) in order to use it.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect62">Section 62</a>) If you have the <quote>necessary papers</quote>, you only have the option of not showing them if you have the Seal of Hammerdal.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect78">Section 78</a>) If you have a Chainmail Waistcoat, you must discard it. You are not allowed to <quote>risk drowning</quote>. This is just flavourful text, not a real option.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect79">Section 79</a>) The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect94">Section 94</a>) Rememeber that you must take the Backpack in order to carry any of the Backpack Items.</p>
- <p>It is probably fair to consider both Meals as only one item of the merchant's cargo.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect103">Section 103</a>) If you do not have a Backpack, remember that you cannot carry this Meal of Laumspur and must consume it immediately or abandon it.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect47">47</a>) You must have learned the password (i.e. have read <a idref="sect15">Section 15</a>) during this same adventure (not only during a previous reading) in order to use it.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect62">62</a>) If you have the <quote>necessary papers</quote>, you only have the option of not showing them if you have the Seal of Hammerdal.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect78">78</a>) If you have a Chainmail Waistcoat, you must discard it. You are not allowed to <quote>risk drowning</quote>. This is just flavourful text, not a real option.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or footnotes will always remind you to double your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect94">94</a>) Remember that you must take the Backpack in order to carry any of the Backpack Items.</p>
+ <p>It is probably fair to consider both Meals as only one item of the merchant<ch.apos/>s cargo.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect103">103</a>) If you do not have a Backpack, remember that you cannot carry this Meal of Laumspur and must consume it immediately or abandon it.</p>
<p>This Meal of Laumspur may be consumed when prompted for a Meal, in which case it fulfils the Meal requirement in addition to restoring 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. Laumspur may also be consumed at any other time to restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points without having any significance as a Meal.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect106">Section 106</a>) The Magic Spear is a weapon-like Special Item. Remember that you only get a Weaponskill bonus in this fight against the Helghast if you have Weaponskill with Spear. Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may also be restricted from using a Shield, as a Spear is considered to be two-handed.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect106">106</a>) The Magic Spear is a weapon-like Special Item. Remember that you only get a Weaponskill bonus in this fight against the Helghast if you have Weaponskill with Spear. Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may also be restricted from using a Shield, as a Spear is considered to be two-handed.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect113">Section 113</a>) It is likely that the information provided here is a combination of the information given to you previously by Banedon and the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, both of which you must have in order to receive the Crystal Star Pendant.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect116">Section 116</a>) Neither Discipline literally gives you the ability to see through clay. Rather, Sixth Sense intuitively clues you into the marble's location and Mind Over Matter allows you to see the marble in your mind's eye in the process of moving it telekinetically.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect145">Section 145</a>) Due to the loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> after taking the potion, it is probably intended that you may not restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from eating the Laumspur as you normally would.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect150">Section 150</a>) You may now resume the use of Hunting to fulfil the Meal requirement, as you are now headed into the Durenor Forest east of the Wildlands.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect194">
Section 194</a>) It is likely that the author did not realize that the Crystal Star Pendant and <a idref="map">Map of Sommerlund</a> would or might be among the items lost. You may choose to simply keep either or both of these items if you have them, despite the instructions. Alternatively, you may choose to assume that they are with the Seal of Hammerdal and be recorded on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> if and when you find it. If you do choose to interpret the text strictly, you should not look at the <a idref="map">map</a> if you are without the <a idref="map">Map of Sommerlund</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect196">
Section 196</a>) Remember to erase the Seal of Hammerdal from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect228">
Section 228</a>) It is not made clear that the left path leads to the east and the right path to the west, even though it does so in parallel sections. (cf. <a idref="sect171">Section 171</a>)</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect238">
Section 238</a>) You only receive the free silver token once, regardless of how many times you enter the gaming-house. The restriction on Weapons inside the gaming-house is merely flavourful text and has no effect on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Neither Discipline literally gives you the ability to see through clay. Rather, Sixth Sense intuitively clues you into the marble<ch.apos/>s location and Mind Over Matter allows you to see the marble in your mind<ch.apos/>s eye in the process of moving it telekinetically.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect145">145</a>) Due to the loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> after taking the potion, it is probably intended that you may not restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from eating the Laumspur as you normally would.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect150">150</a>) You may now resume the use of Hunting to fulfil the Meal requirement, as you are now headed into the Durenor Forest east of the Wildlands.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>) It is likely that the author did not realize that the Crystal Star Pendant and <a idref="map">Map of Sommerlund</a> would or might be among the items lost. You may choose to simply keep either or both of these items if you have them, despite the instructions. Alternatively, you may choose to assume that they are with the Seal of Hammerdal and be recorded on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> if and when you find it. If you do choose to interpret the text strictly, you should not look at the <a idref="map">map</a> if you are without the <a idref="map">Map of Sommerlund</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>) Remember to erase the Seal of Hammerdal from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect228">228</a>) It is not made clear that the left path leads to the east and the right path to the west, even though it does so in parallel sections. (cf. <a idref="sect171">Section 171</a>)</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect238">238</a>) You only receive the free silver token once, regardless of how many times you enter the gaming-house. The restriction on Weapons inside the gaming-house is merely flavourful text and has no effect on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<p>In the game of <quote>Cartwheel</quote>, the number 0 is adjacent to the number 9. For example, if you bet on 9, and the silver ball falls on 0, you win 5 Gold Crowns for every 1 that you staked.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect242">Section 242</a>) The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or errata will always remind you to double your enemy's <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect262">Section 262</a>) The Potion of Orange Liquid is probably Alether, but the text does not give you the ability to recognize it. Therefore, you should not use it as such.</p>
- <p>You have lost your Backpack and therefore cannot carry the Meal or the Orange Potion&emdash;further adding to its uselessness.</p>
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Section 284</a>) You need not adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> in regards to your Weapons or Backpack.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) The Sommerswerd is a weapon-like Special Item. The +10 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus referred to for Weaponskill is a combination of the +8 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> that the Sommerswerd grants naturally and +2 for Weaponskill with Short Sword, Sword, or Broadsword (as each of them grant proficiency with the Sommerswerd). It is not an additional bonus. When used in combat, treat it like a one-handed sword, regardless of Weaponskill bonus. The text or errata will always remind you to double your enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point loss if it is undead.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect262">262</a>) The Potion of Orange Liquid is probably Alether, but the text does not give you the ability to recognize it. Therefore, you should not use it as such.</p>
+ <p>You have lost your Backpack and therefore cannot carry the Meal or the Orange Potion<ch.emdash/>further adding to its uselessness.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect284">284</a>) You need not adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> in regards to your Weapons or Backpack.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect299">299</a>) See the <a idref="errata">erratum</a> for this section for details of the gameplay changes made to this section. Note: the results of the choices presented here are discussed.</p>
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- <p>(<a idref="sect311">Section 311</a>) If you have not already been told, the Helghast are the riders who attacked your party. Helghast are <quote>fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but are invulnerable to normal weapons.</quote></p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect313">Section 313</a>) Erase the Magic Spear from your Action Chart.</p>
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Section 314</a>) Remember to deduct 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points if you turn to <a idref="sect178">Section 178</a>. Depending on how strictly you interpret the text, you may also need to deduct 3 points if you turn to <a idref="sect290">Section 290</a> (remember that Hunting cannot be used to fulfil the Meal requirement in the Wildlands).</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect327">Section 327</a>) If you do not have 6 Gold Crowns, the boy will sell the papers to you for however many you have, including zero. These papers need not be marked on your Action Chart (and thus do not require a Backpack to carry them in). Without these papers, it would be possible to wander endlessly in Port Bax.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect328">Section 328</a>) If you have ever been given a Crystal Star Pendant, turn to <a idref="sect113">Section 113</a>, regardless of whether or not you have lost it, or whether or not you have Tracking. The Tracking option should only be used if you have never received the Crystal Star Pendant).</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect337">Section 337</a>) Though you keep your Backpack itself, you lose everything it contained in addition to your Weapons and the Chainmail Waistcoat, if you had one. This was clarified by Joe Dever in a Lone Wolf Club newsletter.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect302">302</a>) If you have stated your mission to the Knight (i.e. you have read <a idref="sect80">Section 80</a>), then you should ignore the words <quote>climb the watchtower stairs and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect311">311</a>) If you have not already been told, the Helghast are the riders who attacked your party. Helghast are <quote>fell captains of the Darklords. They have the ability to adopt human form but are invulnerable to normal weapons.</quote></p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect313">313</a>) Erase the Magic Spear from your Action Chart.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect314">314</a>) Remember to deduct 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points if you turn to <a idref="sect178">Section 178</a>. Depending on how strictly you interpret the text, you may also need to deduct 3 points if you turn to <a idref="sect290">Section 290</a> (remember that Hunting cannot be used to fulfil the Meal requirement in the Wildlands).</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect327">327</a>) If you do not have 6 Gold Crowns, the boy will sell the papers to you for however many you have, including zero. These papers need not be marked on your Action Chart (and thus do not require a Backpack to carry them in). Without these papers, it would be possible to wander endlessly in Port Bax.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect328">328</a>) If you have ever been given a Crystal Star Pendant, turn to <a idref="sect113">Section 113</a>, regardless of whether or not you have lost it, or whether or not you have Tracking. The Tracking option should only be used if you have never received the Crystal Star Pendant.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect337">337</a>) Though you keep your Backpack itself, you lose everything it contained in addition to your Weapons and the Chainmail Waistcoat, if you had one. This was clarified by Joe Dever in Lone Wolf Club Newsletter #2.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect338">Section 338</a>) If you choose to run away, erase the Magic Spear from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect346">Section 346</a>) The restriction on Hunting in the Wildlands applies only to the ability to fulfil instructions to eat a Meal automatically. You may still use Hunting when prompted to do so. However, until given further notice, you must obey instructions to eat Meals as if you did not have Hunting. This includes the instruction in this same section; you must lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points right now if you neither pay for the Meal nor consume one from your Backpack.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect346">346</a>) The restriction on Hunting in the Wildlands applies only to the ability to fulfil instructions to eat a Meal automatically. You may still use Hunting when prompted to do so. However, until given further notice, you must obey instructions to eat Meals as if you did not have Hunting. This includes the instruction in this same section; you must lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points right now if you neither pay for the Meal nor consume one from your Backpack.</p>
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