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<p>On the wall to your left is a large, rusty dial with a brass pointer. Set around it, like the numerals of a clock, are the numbers 1 to 40, and below the dial is a lever. Your basic Kai instincts tell you that by selecting the correct number, or numbers, and pulling the lever, you will open the portcullis.</p>
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- <p>The shriek of metal on metal reverberates along the tunnel as great iron cogs grind into action.<a id="sect13-1" idref="sect13-1-foot" class="footnote"/> Slowly, the portcullis rises into the roof. Wasting no time, you duck beneath the pointed bars and hurry into the passage beyond.</p>
+ <p>The shriek of metal on metal reverberates along the tunnel as great iron cogs grind into action.<footref id="sect13-1" idref="sect13-1-foot" /> Slowly, the portcullis rises into the roof. Wasting no time, you duck beneath the pointed bars and hurry into the passage beyond.</p>
<p>Rats flee, squeaking, as you stalk along the slippery flagstones. You wince as their claws rasp on the wet rock and their hairless tails furrow the stinking green slime that covers the surface of the tunnel floor. The passage widens as it approaches a staircase that leads down. Halfway down the stairs you disturb a colony of bats nesting in the ceiling. They squeal angrily and whirl around your head, battering you with their wings and nipping at your face with their sharp, needle-like teeth.</p>
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- <p>In reply to your correct answer,<a id="sect34-1" idref="sect34-1-foot" class="footnote"/> the oval door emits a click and slowly swings open. You step through and descend a steep ramp to a long corridor, whose walls are covered with what appear to be gigantic cocoons that stretch into the distance for as far as you can see. The oval door clicks shut but the clicking continues, like an echo, only growing steadily louder. In the gloomy corridor ahead you can see that something is moving. A huge worm-like creature with great black eyes and horny mandibles is slithering towards you, a purple froth bubbling from its mouth as it picks up your scent.</p>
+ <p>In reply to your correct answer,<footref id="sect34-1" idref="sect34-1-foot" /> the oval door emits a click and slowly swings open. You step through and descend a steep ramp to a long corridor, whose walls are covered with what appear to be gigantic cocoons that stretch into the distance for as far as you can see. The oval door clicks shut but the clicking continues, like an echo, only growing steadily louder. In the gloomy corridor ahead you can see that something is moving. A huge worm-like creature with great black eyes and horny mandibles is slithering towards you, a purple froth bubbling from its mouth as it picks up your scent.</p>
<choice idref="sect86">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Invisibility, <link-text>turn to 86</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect130">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control and have reached the Magnakai rank of Primate, <link-text>turn to 130</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect347">If you have a Silver Whistle, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Lekhor twists and writhes in frustrated fury, for it cannot shake you free from its trunk. The head rears up and a droplet of venom splashes the back of your hand. It burns like a red-hot dagger and you cannot stifle a cry of pain. The serpent snickers, its red forked tongue lashing the air just a few inches in front of your face.</p>
<combat><enemy>Lekhor</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">16</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">30</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>Due to your precarious position, you cannot make use of a shield during the combat,<a id="sect76-1" idref="sect76-1-foot" class="footnote"/> and, due to the corrosive venom of the Lekhor, you must <em>treble</em> any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you sustain during the combat.</p>
+ <p>Due to your precarious position, you cannot make use of a shield during the combat,<footref id="sect76-1" idref="sect76-1-foot" /> and, due to the corrosive venom of the Lekhor, you must <em>treble</em> any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point losses you sustain during the combat.</p>
<choice idref="sect296">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 296</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The skull disappears into the misty ceiling, and you watch amazed as the dull bronze lips of the statue begin to move. A harsh voice echoes from deep within its hollow metal body:</p>
<p><quote>My daughter has many sisters, as many sisters as she has brothers, but each of her brothers has twice as many sisters as brothers. So answer me this, wise warrior, how many sons and daughters do I have?</quote></p>
- <p>Consider your answer carefully and, when you have decided, write down first the number of sons the Zakhan has and then, immediately next to it, the number of daughters. Now turn to the entry which bears the same number as your answer.<a id="sect100-1" idref="sect100-1-foot" class="footnote"/></p>
+ <p>Consider your answer carefully and, when you have decided, write down first the number of sons the Zakhan has and then, immediately next to it, the number of daughters. Now turn to the entry which bears the same number as your answer.<footref id="sect100-1" idref="sect100-1-foot" /></p>
<choice idref="sect270">If you cannot answer the Zakhan<ch.apos/>s riddle, <link-text>turn to 270</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>With all your will, you command the snake to come no closer. Its great eye burns you with an icy stare, the black slit pupil shrinking and dilating with every beat of its evil heart. It sways above you, hesitating to attack, as your Kai Mastery plants seeds of doubt in its mind, blocking its primeval desire to savage and consume your warm-blooded being. As the monstrous head sways from side to side, you catch a glimpse of a small tunnel in the opposite wall, previously hidden by the snake and its nest. The sight of this possible means of escape momentarily breaks your concentration: the snake lunges forward to attack. Only the speed of your reactions saves you from its venomous fangs. Reluctantly, it retreats at your command and settles in the centre of the chamber, its head resting on its coils as it settles down to sleep.<a id="sect137-1" idref="sect137-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>With all your will, you command the snake to come no closer. Its great eye burns you with an icy stare, the black slit pupil shrinking and dilating with every beat of its evil heart. It sways above you, hesitating to attack, as your Kai Mastery plants seeds of doubt in its mind, blocking its primeval desire to savage and consume your warm-blooded being. As the monstrous head sways from side to side, you catch a glimpse of a small tunnel in the opposite wall, previously hidden by the snake and its nest. The sight of this possible means of escape momentarily breaks your concentration: the snake lunges forward to attack. Only the speed of your reactions saves you from its venomous fangs. Reluctantly, it retreats at your command and settles in the centre of the chamber, its head resting on its coils as it settles down to sleep.<footref id="sect137-1" idref="sect137-1-foot" /></p>
<choice idref="sect219">If you wish to attack the snake, <link-text>turn to 219</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect260">If you decide to skirt around it and enter the tunnel, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
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<combat><enemy>Beastman Gaoler</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">17</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">22</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect238">If you win the fight in three rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 238</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect212">If the fight lasts more than three rounds, <link-text>turn to 212</link-text>.<a id="sect142-1" idref="sect142-1-foot" class="footnote"/></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect212">If the fight lasts more than three rounds, <link-text>turn to 212</link-text>.<footref id="sect142-1" idref="sect142-1-foot" /></choice>
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<li>DAGGER (Weapons)</li>
<li>POTION OF LAUMSPUR (Backpack Items) Restores 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points when swallowed; enough for one dose.</li>
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- <p>If you take any of these Items, remember to adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly.<a id="sect148-1" idref="sect148-1-foot" class="footnote"/></p>
+ <p>If you take any of these Items, remember to adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly.<footref id="sect148-1" idref="sect148-1-foot" /></p>
<p>The sound of a bolt and the creak of a dry hinge echoes from the chamber behind you, causing your pulse to race anew. Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect63">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect346">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 346</link-text>.</choice>
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<combat><enemy>Hactaraton Brood</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">15</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">28</enemy-attribute></combat>
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<choice idref="sect291">If you reduce the enemy<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score to zero or below in three combat rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 291</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect156">If combat lasts four rounds or more, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.<a id="sect280-1" idref="sect280-1-foot" class="footnote"/></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect156">If combat lasts four rounds or more, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.<footref id="sect280-1" idref="sect280-1-foot" /></choice>
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- <p>The snake reveals its fangs. Like great curved broadswords glistening with venom, they shine coldly in the light that pours down through the grating high above. You grip your weapon, bracing your back against the wet stone wall and waiting for the right moment to strike. As the monstrous head sways awkwardly from side to side, you catch sight of a small tunnel cut out of the far wall, which was previously hidden from view by the snake and its nest. Your spirits are raised by the possibility of escaping from this nightmare, but first you must fight this hideous creature.<a id="sect301-1" idref="sect301-1-foot" class="footnote" /></p>
+ <p>The snake reveals its fangs. Like great curved broadswords glistening with venom, they shine coldly in the light that pours down through the grating high above. You grip your weapon, bracing your back against the wet stone wall and waiting for the right moment to strike. As the monstrous head sways awkwardly from side to side, you catch sight of a small tunnel cut out of the far wall, which was previously hidden from view by the snake and its nest. Your spirits are raised by the possibility of escaping from this nightmare, but first you must fight this hideous creature.<footref id="sect301-1" idref="sect301-1-foot" /></p>
<p>Unless you have the Magnakai Discipline of Curing, double all <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points you lose during this combat due to the venomous bite of the monster.</p>
<combat><enemy>Giant Hactaraton</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">22</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">60</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect91">After four rounds of combat you can attempt to evade the creature by crawling into the tunnel; <link-text>turn to 91</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your Discipline, you focus your attention on the strange triangular plaque fixed to the bars and, gradually, its purpose becomes clear. By finding the total number of triangles contained in the design and turning the pointer to the same number on the dial before pulling the lever, you will ensure that the portcullis opens safely.</p>
- <choice idref="sect11"><link-text>Turn back to 11</link-text> and study the design. When you think you have the answer, turn to the entry that bears the same number.<a id="sect306-1" idref="sect306-1-foot" class="footnote"/></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect11"><link-text>Turn back to 11</link-text> and study the design. When you think you have the answer, turn to the entry that bears the same number.<footref id="sect306-1" idref="sect306-1-foot" /></choice>
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<p>A rickety, hunchbacked creature, swathed in a hooded robe, approaches the platform on which you stand manacled to the wall. With an efficiency born of practice, quickly he strips you of all your weapons and hands them to an ugly-faced dwarf, hovering at his side. The dwarf looks at the Sommerswerd with an appraising eye, then raises it above his head to show it to his master. Before he can speak, there is a sudden roar, as a bolt of golden energy engulfs the hilt. Screaming with pain, the dwarf drops the sword and cradles his smoking hand, his fingers now missing half their length. You are unable to hide your smile and are quickly punished for your insolence. The robed creature strikes you across the face, gashing your cheek with its rough, warty fist (lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point).</p>
<p><quote>Take him to the maze,</quote> commands white-haired Lord Zahda, <quote>and leave the sword for me.</quote></p>
- <p>The Sommerswerd rises into the air and floats towards the golden throne on a cushion of blue mist.<a id="sect335-1" idref="sect335-1-foot" class="footnote"/> As you are dragged from the hall in chains, you are taunted by Zahda<ch.apos/>s cruel laugh and the fear that your quest is now doomed to failure.</p>
+ <p>The Sommerswerd rises into the air and floats towards the golden throne on a cushion of blue mist.<footref id="sect335-1" idref="sect335-1-foot" /> As you are dragged from the hall in chains, you are taunted by Zahda<ch.apos/>s cruel laugh and the fear that your quest is now doomed to failure.</p>
<p>Erase all weapons and weapon-like Special Items from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> and make a note of them on a separate piece of paper in case you should rediscover them at a later stage of your adventure.</p>
<choice idref="sect286">Now <link-text>turn to 286</link-text>.</choice>
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