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<title>The Dungeons of Torgar</title>
<creator class="short">Joe Dever and Brian Williams</creator>
- <creator class="medium">Joe Dever<br />Illustrated by Brian Williams</creator>
+ <creator class="medium">
+ <line>Joe Dever</line>
+ <line>Illustrated by Brian Williams</line>
+ </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>Brian Williams</strong> was first noticed by Joe Dever for his work in White Dwarf magazine (circa issue 50) and the Real Life Adventure series by Jon Sutherland. Brian Williams was Joe's first choice of illustrators to replace Gary Chalk. Jon, being an old friend of Joe's, introduced the two. Brian was excited to work with Joe on the Lone Wolf series. He illustrated <cite>The Cauldron of Fear</cite> and almost every book about Magnamund since that time.</p>
+ &inclusion.joe.dever.bio.lw;
+ &inclusion.brian.williams.bio.lw;
</creator>
<publisher>Project Aon</publisher>
- <date class="publication"><year>2003</year><month>1</month><day>3</day></date>
+ <date class="publication"><year>2007</year><month>7</month><day>23</day></date>
<description class="blurb">
- <p>Trumpets announce the advance and you set off across the body-strewn battlefield with a force 900 strong. Pikemen lead the column with archers close behind, and bringing up the rear are a levy of militia, many of whom lived in Cetza before Drakkarim invaded. Their moral is high for this is their chance to recover their homes and their land.</p>
- <p>Tensely you watch as the enemy attack. The Palace Guard link shields but, as the Hammerlanders slam into their line, they buckle and waver beneath the crushing onslaught. As your force crosses the ditch, you pray that the Prince and his men have strength enough to hold for just a few minutes more.&ellips;</p>
+ <p>Trumpets announce the advance and you set off across the body-strewn battlefield with a force 900 strong. Pikemen lead the column with archers close behind, and bringing up the rear are a levy of militia, many of whom lived in Cetza before Drakkarim invaded. Their morale is high for this is their chance to recover their homes and their land.</p>
+ <p>Tensely you watch as the enemy attack. The Palace Guard link shields but, as the Hammerlanders slam into their line, they buckle and waver beneath the crushing onslaught. As your force crosses the ditch, you pray that the Prince and his men have strength enough to hold for just a few minutes more.<ch.ellips/></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 © 1987 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.</rights>
+ <rights class="copyrights">
+ <line>Text copyright <ch.copy/> 1987 Joe Dever.</line>
+ <line>Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1987 Brian Williams.</line>
+ </rights>
<rights class="license-notification">
- <p>Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.<br />Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.<br />Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</p>
+ <p>
+ <line>Text copyright <ch.copy/> 1987 Joe Dever.</line>
+ <line>Illustrations copyright <ch.copy/> 1987 Brian Williams.</line>
+ <line>Distribution of this Internet Edition is restricted under the terms of the <a idref="license">Project Aon License</a>.</line>
+ </p>
</rights>
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<data>
- <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>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>
+ &inclusion.joe.dever.endowment;
<section class="frontmatter" id="credits">
<meta><title>Credits</title></meta>
<dt>Illustration Transcription</dt>
<dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
<dt>XML</dt>
- <dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
+ <dd>
+ <line>Jonathan Blake</line>
+ <line>Simon Osborne</line>
+ </dd>
<dt>Alternate Illustrations</dt>
- <dd>JC Alvarez (action charts)<br />Jonathan Blake (extramatter charts and tables)</dd>
+ <dd>
+ <line>JC Alvarez (action charts)</line>
+ <line>Jonathan Blake (extramatter charts and tables)</line>
+ </dd>
<dt>Proofreading</dt>
- <dd>Simon Osborne (front matter)<br />Matthew Reynolds (numbered sections)</dd>
+ <dd>
+ <line>Simon Osborne (front matter)</line>
+ <line>Matthew Reynolds (numbered sections)</line>
+ </dd>
<dt>Editing</dt>
- <dd>Jeff Dougan<br />Ingo Klöcker<br />Simon Osborne<br />Lawrence Ritchie<br />Thomas Wolmer</dd>
+ <dd>
+ <line>Jeff Dougan</line>
+ <line>Ingo Kl<ch.ouml/>cker</line>
+ <line>LeRoy McSwain</line>
+ <line>Simon Osborne</line>
+ <line>Lawrence Ritchie</line>
+ <line>Thomas Wolmer</line>
+ </dd>
<dt>PDF Layout</dt>
- <dd>Jonathan Blake<br />Ingo Klöcker</dd>
+ <dd>
+ <line>Jonathan Blake</line>
+ <line>Ingo Kl<ch.ouml/>cker</line>
+ </dd>
<dt>Coordination</dt>
<dd>Jonathan Blake</dd>
<dt>Special Thanks</dt>
- <dd>Peter Smyth<br />Brian Thompson</dd>
+ <dd>Peter Smyth and Brian Thompson</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>
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- <p>You are the warrior, Lone Wolf, last of the Kai masters of Sommerlund and sole survivor of the massacre that destroyed your kinsmen during a bitter war with your age-old enemies&emdash;the Darklords of Helgedad.</p>
- <p>Many centuries have passed since Sun Eagle, the first of your kind, established the Order of the Kai. Aided by the magicians of Dessi, he completed a perilous quest to find seven crystals of power known as the Lorestones of Nyxator, and upon their discovery he unlocked a wisdom and strength that lay within both the Lorestones and himself. He recorded the nature of his discoveries and his experiences in a great tome entitled <cite>The Book of the Magnakai</cite>. You have discovered this lost Kai treasure and have given a solemn pledge to restore the Kai to their former glory, thereby ensuring the security of your land in the years to come. However, your diligent study of this ancient book has enabled you to master only three of the ten Magnakai Disciplines. To fulfil your pledge, you must complete the quest first undertaken by Sun Eagle over a thousand years ago. By doing so successfully, you, too, will acquire the power and wisdom of the Magnakai, which is held within the Lorestones' crystal forms.</p>
- <p>Already your quest has taken you far from your northern homeland. Following in the footsteps of the first Kai Grand Master, you journeyed to Dessi and sought the help of the Elder Magi, the magicians who aided Sun Eagle on his quest long ago. There you learned that for centuries the Elder Magi had awaited your coming. An ancient Dessi legend tells of the birth and rise to greatness of two <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign>, which means <quote>sons of the sun</quote>. One was named <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Ikar</foreign>, which means <quote>eagle</quote>, and the other was named <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Skarn</foreign>, which means <quote>wolf</quote>. A prophecy foretold that the <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign> would each come from the north to seek the counsel of the Elder Magi in order that they might fulfil a great quest. Although separated by several centuries, they would share one spirit, one purpose and one destiny&emdash;to triumph over the champions of darkness in an age of great peril. The Elder Magi knew that you were <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Skarn</foreign>&emdash;the wolf of Dessi legend&emdash;and in keeping with their ancient vows they promised to help you complete the Magnakai quest.</p>
- <p>In Elzian, the capital of Dessi, you were tutored in the histories of Magnamund and received lessons in lore that you would have learned from the Kai masters if only they, like you, had survived the murderous Darklord attack on the Kai monastery twelve years ago. You were eager to learn all that your tutor, Lord Rimoah, could teach you in preparation for the next stage of your quest, but grim news from the Darklands cut short your tuition. In the Darklord city of Helgedad a civil war had erupted, following your defeat of Haakon, Archlord of the Black City. After five years, the battle for the throne of Helgedad had finally been won by a Darklord called Gnaag. The other Darklords, now united behind this new leader, were ordered to amass huge armies in preparation for the conquest of Magnamund. Swiftly their Giak legions grew in number, enabling Gnaag to launch a sweeping invasion that was to catch the freelands unprepared. Several countries, after brief but futile resistance, were completely overrun by Darklord armies; others surrendered without fighting in the face of their determined might. And sadly there were others who chose to betray former friends and allies by joining the Darklord cause, in the misguided hope that they would share in the spoils of victory, following the triumph of Darklord Gnaag. One such land was Vassagonia, a powerful desert realm to the north of Dessi. Her armies mobilized and invaded the neighbouring states of Casiorn and Cloeasia, then marched west through the republic of Anari in order to join with Gnaag's horde as it steamrollered across central Magnamund. The Elder Magi urged you to begin the quest for the fourth Lorestone at once. The enemy armies were converging on the Anarian capital of Tahou, and beneath that ancient city the Lorestone lay hidden.</p>
- <p>Aided by Magemaster Banedon, an old friend and fellow countryman, you set off in haste for Tahou and arrived barely hours ahead of the enemy. Successfully you made your descent and discovered the object of your quest, but on returning to the surface you found Tahou transformed into a blazing inferno. Darklord Gnaag and Zakhan Kimah, the ruler of Vassagonia, had learnt of your presence and were determined to destroy you at all costs. For days their engines of war had hurled fire and rock across the walls of Tahou with devastating effect. Then a massive assault, led by the Zakhan himself, breached the west gate and gained entry to the burning city. Armed with a weapon of awesome power, the evil Zakhan sought you out and challenged you to a fight to the death. The struggle was desperate but you emerged victorious and led the Anarians in a counter-attack that cleared the city of the invading foe. The allies of Anari arrived to raise the siege and in the ensuing battle the demoralized armies of Gnaag and Kimah were smashed and routed.</p>
- <p>Your defeat of Zakhan Kimah turned the tide of war decisively against the Darklord armies and paved the way for the liberation of the lands they had taken by force. But the sweet taste of victory turned sour when you discovered that Darklord Gnaag had captured the last three remaining Lorestones of Nyxator. Lord Rimoah and other members of the High Council of the Elder Magi joined you in Tahou to help formulate a plan of action. They had already received word from Prince Graygor, the ruler of Eru, that one of his patrols had found a man near the borders of the Hellswamp. He was a Talestrian soldier who had escaped from the dread city-fortress of Torgar where he had been imprisoned after being captured in battle. He had suffered terribly at the hands of the Drakkarim&emdash;evil humans in the service of the Darklords&emdash;and when found he was so badly injured that he was almost unrecognizable. Before he died he spoke of three radiant gems filled with golden light that had been brought to Torgar from the Darklord city of Mozgôar.</p>
- <p><quote>We are now sure that what he saw was the arrival of the stolen Lorestones,</quote> said Rimoah, speaking on behalf of the High Council. <quote>They radiate a goodness so strong that Gnaag could not hold them in the Darklands but had to move them to Torgar. There his sorcerers&emdash;the Nadziranim&emdash;are searching for the means to destroy them. The black art of the Nadziranim has grown powerful of late and we fear they may achieve the task set them by Gnaag. Therefore we must act quickly and with utmost secrecy if the Lorestones and the Magnakai quest are to be saved.</quote></p>
+ <p>You are the warrior, Lone Wolf, last of the Kai masters of Sommerlund and sole survivor of the massacre that destroyed your kinsmen during a bitter war with your age-old enemies<ch.emdash/>the Darklords of Helgedad.</p>
+ <p>Many centuries have passed since Sun Eagle, the first of your kind, established the Order of the Kai. Aided by the magicians of Dessi, he completed a perilous quest to find seven crystals of power known as the Lorestones of Nyxator, and upon their discovery he unlocked a wisdom and strength that lay within both the Lorestones and himself. He recorded the nature of his discoveries and his experiences in a great tome entitled <cite>The Book of the Magnakai</cite>. You have discovered this lost Kai treasure and have given a solemn pledge to restore the Kai to their former glory, thereby ensuring the security of your land in the years to come. However, your diligent study of this ancient book has enabled you to master only three of the ten Magnakai Disciplines. To fulfil your pledge, you must complete the quest first undertaken by Sun Eagle over a thousand years ago. By doing so successfully, you, too, will acquire the power and wisdom of the Magnakai, which is held within the Lorestones<ch.apos/> crystal forms.</p>
+ <p>Already your quest has taken you far from your northern homeland. Following in the footsteps of the first Kai Grand Master, you journeyed to Dessi and sought the help of the Elder Magi, the magicians who aided Sun Eagle on his quest long ago. There you learned that for centuries the Elder Magi had awaited your coming. An ancient Dessi legend tells of the birth and rise to greatness of two <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign>, which means <quote>sons of the sun</quote>. One was named <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Ikar</foreign>, which means <quote>eagle</quote>, and the other was named <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Skarn</foreign>, which means <quote>wolf</quote>. A prophecy foretold that the <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign> would each come from the north to seek the counsel of the Elder Magi in order that they might fulfil a great quest. Although separated by several centuries, they would share one spirit, one purpose and one destiny<ch.emdash/>to triumph over the champions of darkness in an age of great peril. The Elder Magi knew that you were <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Skarn</foreign><ch.emdash/>the wolf of Dessi legend<ch.emdash/>and in keeping with their ancient vows they promised to help you complete the Magnakai quest.</p>
+ <p>In Elzian, the capital of Dessi, you were tutored in the histories of Magnamund and received lessons in lore that you would have learned from the Kai masters if only they, like you, had survived the murderous Darklord attack on the Kai Monastery twelve years ago. You were eager to learn all that your tutor, Lord Rimoah, could teach you in preparation for the next stage of your quest, but grim news from the Darklands cut short your tuition. In the Darklord city of Helgedad a civil war had erupted, following your defeat of Haakon, Archlord of the Black City. After five years, the battle for the throne of Helgedad had finally been won by a Darklord called Gnaag. The other Darklords, now united behind this new leader, were ordered to amass huge armies in preparation for the conquest of Magnamund. Swiftly their Giak legions grew in number, enabling Gnaag to launch a sweeping invasion that was to catch the freelands unprepared. Several countries, after brief but futile resistance, were completely overrun by Darklord armies; others surrendered without fighting in the face of their determined might. And sadly there were others who chose to betray former friends and allies by joining the Darklord cause, in the misguided hope that they would share in the spoils of victory, following the triumph of Darklord Gnaag. One such land was Vassagonia, a powerful desert realm to the north of Dessi. Her armies mobilized and invaded the neighbouring states of Casiorn and Cloeasia, then marched west through the republic of Anari in order to join with Gnaag<ch.apos/>s horde as it steamrollered across central Magnamund. The Elder Magi urged you to begin the quest for the fourth Lorestone at once. The enemy armies were converging on the Anarian capital of Tahou, and beneath that ancient city the Lorestone lay hidden.</p>
+ <p>Aided by Magemaster Banedon, an old friend and fellow countryman, you set off in haste for Tahou and arrived barely hours ahead of the enemy. Successfully you made your descent and discovered the object of your quest, but on returning to the surface you found Tahou transformed into a blazing inferno. Darklord Gnaag and Zakhan Kimah, the ruler of Vassagonia, had learnt of your presence and were determined to destroy you at all costs. For days their engines of war had hurled fire and rock across the walls of Tahou with devastating effect. Then a massive assault, led by the Zakhan himself, breached the west gate and gained entry to the burning city. Armed with a weapon of awesome power, the evil Zakhan sought you out and challenged you to a fight to the death. The struggle was desperate but you emerged victorious and led the Anarians in a counterattack that cleared the city of the invading foe. The allies of Anari arrived to raise the siege and in the ensuing battle the demoralized armies of Gnaag and Kimah were smashed and routed.</p>
+ <p>Your defeat of Zakhan Kimah turned the tide of war decisively against the Darklord armies and paved the way for the liberation of the lands they had taken by force. But the sweet taste of victory turned sour when you discovered that Darklord Gnaag had captured the last three remaining Lorestones of Nyxator. Lord Rimoah and other members of the High Council of the Elder Magi joined you in Tahou to help formulate a plan of action. They had already received word from Prince Graygor, the ruler of Eru, that one of his patrols had found a man near the borders of the Hellswamp. He was a Talestrian soldier who had escaped from the dread city-fortress of Torgar where he had been imprisoned after being captured in battle. He had suffered terribly at the hands of the Drakkarim<ch.emdash/>evil humans in the service of the Darklords<ch.emdash/>and when found he was so badly injured that he was almost unrecognizable. Before he died he spoke of three radiant gems filled with golden light that had been brought to Torgar from the Darklord city of Mozg<ch.ocirc/>ar.</p>
+ <p><quote>We are now sure that what he saw was the arrival of the stolen Lorestones,</quote> said Rimoah, speaking on behalf of the High Council. <quote>They radiate a goodness so strong that Gnaag could not hold them in the Darklands but had to move them to Torgar. There his sorcerers<ch.emdash/>the Nadziranim<ch.emdash/>are searching for the means to destroy them. The black art of the Nadziranim has grown powerful of late and we fear they may achieve the task set them by Gnaag. Therefore we must act quickly and with utmost secrecy if the Lorestones and the Magnakai quest are to be saved.</quote></p>
<p>The Elder Magi had already made preparations for your secret journey to Eru where, upon your arrival, Prince Graygor will help you reach the grim city of Torgar. The thought of having to enter the terrible Drakkarim stronghold fills you with dread, but your pledge to destroy the Darklords and restore the Kai strengthens your resolve and helps you suppress your fear.</p>
- <p>On the eve of your journey to Eru, the Elder Magi convene a special meeting of the High Council to pray for the success of your mission. For several hours they kneel in prayer until finally they arise and intone the blessing that has sustained you in the past: <quote>May the gods Ishir and Kai protect you on your journey into darkness, <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Kor-Skarn</foreign>.</quote></p>
+ <p>On the eve of your journey to Eru, the Elder Magi convene a special meeting of the High Council to pray for the success of your mission. For several hours they kneel in prayer until finally they arise and intone the blessing that has sustained you in the past: <quote>May the Gods Ishir and Kai protect you on your journey into darkness, <foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">Kor-Skarn</foreign>.</quote></p>
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<p>You keep a record of your adventure on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>During your training as a Kai Master 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 Master 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 the number 4 in the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> you would write in a <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 14.) When you fight, your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> will be pitted against that of your enemy. A high score in this section is therefore very desirable.</p>
<p>The second number that you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> represents your 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 or below, you are dead and the adventure is over. Lost <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points can be regained during the course of the adventure, but your number of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points can never rise above the number you started with.</p>
- <p><strong>If you have successfully completed any of the previous adventures in the Lone Wolf series</strong>, you can carry your current scores of <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points over to Book 10. You may also carry over any Weapons and Special Items you have in your possession at the end of your last adventure, and these should be entered on your new <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> (you are still limited to two Weapons and eight Backpack Items).</p>
- <p>You many choose one bonus <a idref="discplnz">Magnakai Discipline</a> to add to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> for every Lone Wolf Magnakai adventure you successfully complete (Books 6&endash;12).</p>
+ <p><strong>If you have successfully completed any of the previous adventures in the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> series</strong>, you can carry your current scores of <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points over to Book 10. You may also carry over any Weapons and Special Items you have in your possession at the end of your last adventure, and these should be entered on your new <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. (You are still limited to two Weapons and eight Backpack Items.)</p>
+ <p>You many choose one bonus <a idref="discplnz">Magnakai Discipline</a> to add to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> for every <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> Magnakai adventure you successfully complete (Books 6<ch.endash/>12).</p>
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- <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponmastery: +3 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and tick your chosen weapons on the weapons list. You cannot carry more than two weapons.</p>
+ <p>The fact that you are skilled with three Weapons does not mean that you begin the adventure carrying any of them. However, you will have opportunities to acquire Weapons during your adventure. For every <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> book that you complete in the Magnakai series, you may add an additional Weapon to your list.</p>
+ <p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Weaponmastery: +3 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and tick your chosen weapons on the <a idref="action">Weapons List</a>. You cannot carry more than <!--ERRTAG-RE-18811-->two Weapons<!--/ERRTAG-RE-18811-->.</p>
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<meta><title>Animal Control</title></meta>
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<p>This Magnakai Discipline enables a Kai Master to communicate with most animals and to determine their purpose and intentions. It also enables a Kai Master to fight from the saddle with great advantage.</p>
-<p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Animal Control</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
+
<p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Animal Control</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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<section class="frontmatter" id="curing">
<meta><title>Curing</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>The possessor of this skill can restore 1 lost <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point to his total for every numbered section of the book through which he passes, provided he is not involved in combat. (This can only be done after his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> has fallen below its original level.) This Magnakai Discipline also enables a Kai Master to cure disease, blindness and any combat wounds sustained by others, as well as himself. Using the knowledge mastery of this skill provides will also allow a Kai Master to identify the properties of any herbs, roots and potions that may be encountered during the adventure.</p>
+ <p>The possessor of this skill can restore 1 lost <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point to his total for every numbered section of the book through which he passes, provided he is not involved in combat. (This can only be done after his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> has fallen below its original level.) This Magnakai Discipline also enables a Kai Master to cure disease, blindness and any combat wounds sustained by others, as well as himself. Using the knowledge that mastery of this skill provides will also allow a Kai Master to identify the properties of any herbs, roots and potions that may be encountered during the adventure.</p>
<p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Curing: +1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point for each section without combat</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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<meta><title>Psi-surge</title></meta>
<data>
<p>This psychic skill enables a Kai Master to attack an enemy using the force of his mind. It can be used as well as normal combat weapons and adds 4 extra points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>.</p>
- <p>It is a powerful Discipline, but it is also a costly one. For every round of combat in which you use Psi-surge, you must deduct 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. A weaker form of Psi-surge called Mindblast can be used against an enemy without losing any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points, but it will add only 2 extra points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. Psi-surge cannot be used if your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> falls to 6 points or below, and not all of the creatures encountered on your adventure will be affected by it; you will be told if a creature is immune.</p>
+ <p>It is a powerful Discipline, but it is also a costly one. For every round of combat in which you use Psi-surge, you must deduct 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points. A weaker form of Psi-surge called Mindblast can be used against an enemy without losing any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points, but it will add only 2 extra points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. (Psi-surge and Mindblast cannot be used simultaneously.) Psi-surge cannot be used if your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> falls to 6 points or below, and not all of the creatures encountered on your adventure will be affected by it; you will be told if a creature is immune.</p>
<p>If you choose this skill, write <quote>Psi-surge: +4 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points but -2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points per round</quote> and <quote>Mindblast: +2 <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> points</quote> on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
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- <p><strong>If you successfully complete the mission as set in Book 10 of the Lone Wolf series</strong>, you may add a further Magnakai Discipline of your choice to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> in Book 11. This additional skill, together with your other Magnakai skills and any Special Items that you have found and been able to keep during your adventures may then be used in the next adventure in the Lone Wolf Magnakai series, which is called <cite><a href="&link.11tpot;">The Prisoners of Time</a></cite>.</p>
+ <p><strong>If you successfully complete the mission as set in Book 10 of the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> series</strong>, you may add a further Magnakai Discipline of your choice to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> in Book 11. This additional skill, together with your other Magnakai skills and any Special Items that you have found and been able to keep during your adventures may then be used in the next adventure in the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> Magnakai series, which is called <bookref series="lw" book="11tpot"><cite>The Prisoners of Time</cite></bookref>.</p>
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<data>
- <p>Before you leave Anari and journey across Magnamund to the principality of Eru, the Elder Magi give you a <a idref="map">map of Ghatan and its surrounding territories</a>, and a pouch of gold. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Add 10 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you should now enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. If you have successfully completed books 1&endash;9 of the Lone Wolf adventures, you may add this sum to the total sum of Crowns you already possess. You can carry a maximum of only fifty Crowns, but additional Crowns can be left in safekeeping at your Kai monastery.</p>
+ <p>Before you leave Anari and journey across Magnamund to the principality of Eru, the Elder Magi give you a <a idref="map">map of Ghatan and its surrounding territories</a>, and a pouch of gold. To find out how much gold is in the pouch, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. Add 10 to the number you have picked. The total equals the number of Gold Crowns inside the pouch, and you should now enter this number in the <quote>Gold Crowns</quote> section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. If you have successfully completed books 1<ch.endash/>9 of the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventures, you may add this sum to the total sum of Crowns you already possess. You can carry a maximum of only fifty Crowns, but additional Crowns can be left in safekeeping at your Kai Monastery.</p>
<p>The Senate of Tahou, in gratitude for your help in saving their city from destruction, offer you a choice of equipment to aid you on your perilous mission. You can take five items from the list below, again adding to these, if necessary, any you may already possess. However, remember that you can carry a maximum of two Weapons and eight Backpack Items.</p>
<ul class="paragraphed">
<li><p>Sword (Weapons)</p></li>
<li><p>Bow (Weapons)</p></li>
<li>
- <p>Quiver (Special Items) This contains six arrows. Tick them off as they are used.</p>
+ <p>Quiver (Special Items) This contains six Arrows. Tick them off as they are used.</p>
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<meta>
<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
<p>Now that you have your equipment, the following list shows you how it is carried. You do not need to make notes, but you should refer back to this list in the course of your adventure.</p>
<ul>
- <li>Sword&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Bow&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Quiver&emdash;slung over your shoulder.</li>
- <li>Rope&emdash;carried in the Backpack.</li>
- <li>Potion of Laumspur&emdash;carried in the Backpack.</li>
- <li>Lantern&emdash;carried in the Backpack.</li>
- <li>Mace&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
- <li>Meals&emdash;carried in the Backpack.</li>
- <li>Dagger&emdash;carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Sword<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Bow<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Quiver<ch.emdash/>slung over your shoulder.</li>
+ <li>Rope<ch.emdash/>carried in the Backpack.</li>
+ <li>Potion of Laumspur<ch.emdash/>carried in the Backpack.</li>
+ <li>Lantern<ch.emdash/>carried in the Backpack.</li>
+ <li>Mace<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
+ <li>Meals<ch.emdash/>carried in the Backpack.</li>
+ <li>Dagger<ch.emdash/>carried in the hand.</li>
</ul>
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<data>
<dl>
<dt>Weapons</dt>
- <dd>The maximum number of weapons that you may carry is two.</dd>
+ <dd>The maximum number of weapons that you may carry is <em>two</em>.</dd>
<dt>Backpack Items</dt>
<dd>These must be stored in your Backpack. Because space is limited, you may keep a maximum of only eight articles, including Meals, in your Backpack at any one time.</dd>
<dt>Special Items</dt>
<dd>
<p>Special Items are not carried in the Backpack. When you discover a Special Item, you will be told how to carry it.</p>
- <p>The maximum number of Special Items that can be carried on any adventure is twelve. Surplus Special Items may be left for safekeeping at your Kai monastery.</p>
+ <p>The maximum number of Special Items that can be carried on any adventure is twelve. Surplus Special Items may be left for safekeeping at your Kai Monastery.</p>
</dd>
<dt>Gold Crowns</dt>
<dd>These are always carried in the Belt Pouch. It will hold a maximum of fifty Crowns.</dd>
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<dl class="paragraphed">
<dt>Weapons</dt>
- <dd><p>Weapons aid you in combat. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery and a correct weapon, it adds 3 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. If you enter a combat with no weapons, deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and fight with your bare hands. If you find a weapon during the adventure, you may pick it up and use it. (Remember that you can only carry two weapons at once.)</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Weapons aid you in combat. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery and a correct weapon, it adds 3 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. If you enter a combat with no weapons, deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and fight with your bare hands. If you find a weapon during the adventure, you may pick it up and use it. (Remember that you can only carry <!--ERRTAG-RE-33380-->two Weapons<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33380--> at once.)</p></dd>
<dt>Bow and Arrows</dt>
<dd>
- <p>During your adventure there will be opportunities to use a bow and arrow. If you equip yourself with this weapon, and you possess at least one arrow, you may use it when the text of a particular section allows you to do so. The bow is a useful weapon, for it enables you to hit an enemy at a distance. However, a bow cannot be used in hand-to-hand combat, therefore it is strongly recommended that you also equip yourself with a close combat weapon, like a sword or mace.</p>
- <p>In order to use a bow you must possess a quiver and at least one arrow. Each time the bow is used, erase an arrow from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. A bow cannot, of course, be used if you exhaust your supply of arrows, but the opportunity may arise during your adventure for you to replenish your stock of arrows.</p>
- <p>If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with a bow, you may add 3 to any number that you choose from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>, when using the bow. If you enter combat armed only with a bow, you must deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and fight with your bare hands.</p>
+ <p>During your adventure there will be opportunities to use a Bow and Arrow. If you equip yourself with this weapon, and you possess at least one Arrow, you may use it when the text of a particular section allows you to do so. The bow is a useful weapon, for it enables you to hit an enemy at a distance. However, a Bow cannot be used in hand-to-hand combat; therefore it is strongly recommended that you also equip yourself with a close combat weapon, like a Sword or Mace.</p>
+ <p>In order to use a Bow you must possess a Quiver and at least one Arrow. Each time the Bow is used, erase an Arrow from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. A Bow cannot, of course, be used if you exhaust your supply of Arrows, but the opportunity may arise during your adventure for you to replenish your stock of Arrows.</p>
+ <p>If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery with Bow, you may add 3 to any number that you choose from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>, when using the Bow. If you enter combat armed only with a Bow, you must deduct 4 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and fight with your bare hands.</p>
</dd>
<dt>Backpack Items</dt>
- <dd><p>During your travels you will discover various useful items which you may wish to keep. (Remember you can only carry a maximum of eight items in your Backpack at anytime.) You may exchange or discard them at any point when you are not involved in combat.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>During your travels you will discover various useful items which you may wish to keep. (Remember you can only carry a maximum of eight items in your Backpack at any time.) You may exchange or discard them at any point when you are not involved in combat.</p></dd>
<dt>Special Items</dt>
<dd>
- <p>Special Items are not carried in the Backpack. When you discover a Special Item, you will be told how to carry it. If you have successfully completed previous Lone Wolf books, you may already possess Special Items.</p>
- <p>The maximum number of Special Items that a Kai Master can carry during an adventure is twelve. Surplus Special Items may be left in safekeeping at your
-Kai monastery.</p>
+ <p>Special Items are not carried in the Backpack. When you discover a Special Item, you will be told how to carry it. If you have successfully completed previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> books, you may already possess Special Items.</p>
+ <p>The maximum number of Special Items that a Kai Master can carry during an adventure is twelve. Surplus Special Items may be left in safekeeping at your Kai Monastery.</p>
</dd>
<dt>Gold Crowns</dt>
<dd><p>The currency of Eru is the Lune, but Gold Crowns are readily accepted at an exchange rate of four Lune for every one Gold Crown.</p></dd>
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<data>
- <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 Magnakai Disciplines and Special Items 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 attacked by a Nightstalker (<typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> 22). He is not given the opportunity to evade combat but must stand and fight as the creature leaps on him. Lone Wolf has the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-surge to which the Nightstalker is not immune, so Lone Wolf adds 4 points to his <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>, giving a total <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of 19.</p>
- <p>He subtracts the Nightstalker
's <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of −3. (19 − 22 = −3). −3 is noted on the <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as the Combat Ratio.</p>
+ <p>He subtracts the Nightstalker
<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> from his own, giving a Combat Ratio of <ch.minus/>3. (19 <ch.minus/> 22 = <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>
<li><p>Unless otherwise instructed, or unless you have an option to evade, the next round of combat now starts.</p></li>
<li><p>Repeat the sequence from <a idref="stage3">Stage 3</a>.</p></li>
</ol>
- <p>This process of combat continues until the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points of either the enemy or Lone Wolf are reduced to zero, at which point the one with the zero score is declared dead. If Lone Wolf is dead, the adventure is over. If the enemy is dead, Lone Wolf proceeds but with his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points reduced.</p>
+ <p>This process of combat continues until the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points of either the enemy or Lone Wolf are reduced to zero or below, at which point that combatant is declared dead. If Lone Wolf is dead, the adventure is over. If the enemy is dead, Lone Wolf proceeds but with his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points possibly reduced.</p>
<p>A <a idref="crsumary">summary of Combat Rules</a> appears in the back of this book.</p>
<section class="frontmatter" id="evasion">
</meta>
<data>
- <p>The following table is a guide to the rank and titles that are achieved by Kai Masters at each stage of their training. As you successfully complete each adventure in the Lone Wolf Magnakai series, you will gain an additional Magnakai Discipline and progress towards the ultimate distinction of a Kai Warrior&emdash;Kai Grand Mastership.</p>
+ <p>The following table is a guide to the rank and titles that are achieved by Kai Masters at each stage of their training. As you successfully complete each adventure in the Lone Wolf Magnakai series, you will gain an additional Magnakai Discipline and progress towards the ultimate distinction of a Kai Warrior<ch.emdash/>Kai Grand Mastership.</p>
<ol>
<li>Kai Master</li>
<li>Kai Master Senior</li>
- <li>Kai Master Superior&emdash;<em>You begin the Lone Wolf Magnakai adventures with this level of training</em>.</li>
+ <li>Kai Master Superior<ch.emdash/><em>You begin the Lone Wolf Magnakai adventures with this level of training</em>.</li>
<li>Primate</li>
<li>Tutelary</li>
<li>Principalin</li>
<p>Listed below are the four Lore-circles of the Magnakai and the skills that must be mastered in order to complete them.</p>
<dl>
<dt>Circle of Fire</dt>
- <dd>Weaponmastery &ersand; Huntmastery</dd>
+ <dd>Weaponmastery <ch.ampersand/> Huntmastery</dd>
<dt>Circle of Light</dt>
- <dd>Animal Control &ersand; Curing</dd>
+ <dd>Animal Control <ch.ampersand/> Curing</dd>
<dt>Circle of Solaris</dt>
- <dd>Invisibility, Huntmastery &ersand; Pathsmanship</dd>
+ <dd>Invisibility, Huntmastery <ch.ampersand/> Pathsmanship</dd>
<dt>Circle of the Spirit</dt>
- <dd>Psi-surge, Psi-screen, Nexus &ersand; Divination</dd>
+ <dd>Psi-surge, Psi-screen, Nexus <ch.ampersand/> Divination</dd>
</dl>
<p>By completing a Lore-circle, you may add to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> the extra bonus points that are shown below.</p>
<dt>Animal Control</dt>
<dd>Primates with this Magnakai Discipline are able to repel an animal that is intent on harming them by blocking its sense of taste and smell. The level of success is dependent on the size and ferocity of the animal.</dd>
<dt>Curing</dt>
- <dd>Primates with this skill have the ability to delay the effects of poisons, including venoms, that they may come into contact with. Although a Kai Primate with this skill is not be able to neutralize a poison he is able to slow its effect, giving him more time to find an antidote or cure.</dd>
+ <dd>Primates with this skill have the ability to delay the effects of poisons, including venoms, that they may come into contact with. Although a Kai Primate with this skill is not able to neutralize a poison he is able to slow its effect, giving him more time to find an antidote or cure.</dd>
<dt>Huntmastery</dt>
- <dd>Primates with this skill have a greatly increased agility and be able to climb without the use of climbing aids, such as ropes, etc.</dd>
+ <dd>Primates with this skill have a greatly increased agility and are able to climb without the use of climbing aids, such as ropes, etc.</dd>
<dt>Psi-surge</dt>
<dd>Primates with the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-surge will, by concentrating their psychic powers upon an object, be able to set up vibrations that may lead to the disruption or destruction of the object.</dd>
<dt>Nexus</dt>
<data>
<dl>
<dt>Weaponmastery</dt>
- <dd>Tutelaries are able to use defensive combat skills to great effect when fighting unarmed. When entering combat without a weapon, Tutelaries lose only 2 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>, instead of the usual 4 points.</dd>
+ <dd>Tutelaries are able to use defensive combat skills to great effect when fighting unarmed. When entering combat without a weapon, Tutelaries lose only 2 points from their <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>, instead of the usual 4 points.</dd>
<dt>Invisibility</dt>
- <dd>Tutelaries are able to increase the effectiveness of their skill when hiding from an enemy by drawing the enemy's attention to a place other than that in which they are hiding. The effectiveness of this ability increases as a Kai Master rises in rank.</dd>
+ <dd>Tutelaries are able to increase the effectiveness of their skill when hiding from an enemy by drawing the enemy<ch.apos/>s attention to a place other than that in which they are hiding. The effectiveness of this ability increases as a Kai Master rises in rank.</dd>
<dt>Pathsmanship</dt>
<dd>Tutelaries with this skill can detect an enemy ambush within 500 yards of their position unless their <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is low due to wounds sustained or lack of food.</dd>
<dt>Psi-screen</dt>
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<data>
- <p>Your quest to retrieve the last three Lorestones of Nyxator from the clutches of the Darklords will be fraught with deadly dangers. The evil host of Helgedad will summon their most brutal forces to thwart your Magnakai quest. Make notes as you progress through this story&emdash;they will be of great help in this and in future adventures.</p>
+ <p>Your quest to retrieve the last three Lorestones of Nyxator from the clutches of the Darklords will be fraught with deadly dangers. The evil host of Helgedad will summon their most brutal forces to thwart your Magnakai quest. Make notes as you progress through this story<ch.emdash/>they will be of great help in this and in future adventures.</p>
<p>Many things that you find will help you during your mission. Some Special Items will be of use in this and future Lone Wolf books, while others may be red herrings of no real value at all, so be selective in what you decide to keep.</p>
<p>Choose your three Magnakai Disciplines with care, for a wise choice enables any player to complete the quest, no matter how weak their initial <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> and <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points scores. Successful completion of previous Lone Wolf adventures, although an advantage, is not essential for the completion of this Magnakai adventure.</p>
<p>The restoration of the Kai and the future of your homeland depends on the success of this mission. May the spirit of your ancestors and the wisdom of the great God Kai guide you on the path of the Magnakai.</p>
<meta><title>1</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>It is dawn on midsummer's day when you ride out of Tahou. Since your victory over Zakhan Kimah, your appearance in a public place has been enough to provoke spontaneous cheering from the Tahouese, who regard you as their saviour. But on this warm, sunny morning you leave the city unnoticed, for on this occasion you appear to be just another messenger.</p>
- <p>The army uniform you wear and the white horse you ride are part of an elaborate deception conceived by the Elder Magi. In order to make Darklord Gnaag believe that you are returning to Sommerlund, you have given your Kai cloak and tunic to your friend Banedon. Disguised as you, he will leave for Sommerlund aboard his flying ship Skyrider this afternoon. A formal ceremony is planned to mark his departure and another awaits his arrival at the King's Citadel in Holmgard. Gnaag has vowed to kill you: it is a vow which has become an obsession that torments him like a poisoned wound. It is hoped that Banedon's much-publicized flight home will lure Gnaag's vengeful eyes away to the north and raise your chances of success at Torgar considerably.</p>
- <p>Your ride ends in Firma, where you catch a barge down-river to the port of Talon. There you hear news of a rebellion in Barrakeesh, the Vassagonian capital, and reports of the sudden withdrawal of all Vassagonia's troops from the lands she invaded early in the war. It bodes well for the continuing struggle against the Darklords, for Vassagonia was their only major ally. You spend one night in Talon before buying passage aboard a merchantman on its way along the Tentarias, and five days later you disembark at Garthen, the capital of Talestria.</p>
- <p>Talestria was overrun in the early days of the war but the neighbouring country of Palmyrion came quickly to her aid. The armies of Talestria and Palmyrion united and fought the invading horde, led by Warlord Zegron of Ogia, on the battle-plains to the north of Garthen. For three days and three nights a bitter struggle raged and the allies were sorely pressed to withstand the overwhelming numbers of the enemy ranged against them. But on the morning of the fourth day, the unexpected arrival of the dwarven army of Bor was to seal Zegron's doom. His mighty force crumbled and the survivors, fleeing northwards in chaos, were pursued relentlessly. The latest news tells of the allies' capture of Xanar, a major Ogian stronghold, and their continued advance westward along the Blackshroud Trail.</p>
- <p>The Royal Court of Queen Evaine would be honoured to assist you, but secrecy is paramount to the success of your quest and so you shun the Royal Palace and take lodgings instead at a humble dockside tavern. There you arrange transportation to Eru aboard a brigantine bound for Humbold, the Eruan capital, and leave next day on the noon tide. Upon your arrival, you make your way to the city's ancient quarter where the Elder Magi have arranged a clandestine meeting with Prince Graygor. In the cellar of a disused warehouse, the young Prince waits patiently for your coming. Like you, he is dressed in the clothes of a messenger in order that he can walk the streets of his city incognito. He welcomes you with a salute, bringing his hand diagonally across his chest, and assures you that your true identity is known only to him. For over an hour you discuss your plans and listen to the Prince recount some of the events that have disturbed the peace of Eru. Two years ago, Drakkarim renegades from the Hammerlands attacked and overran his northern city of Luomi. The inhabitants were slaughtered and the holy temple of Luomi, around which the city was founded, was looted and burnt to the ground. Only recently did he learn from the Elder Magi that the ancient temple held the Lorestone of Luomi, one of the three Lorestones now locked in Torgar. At the time of the attack the Prince's army was too small to repel the invaders and he was forced to abandon the city, as well as the border town of Cetza. But in the past month he has joined forces with King Sarnac of Lencia, and together they have recaptured Luomi and driven Baron Shinzar and his Hammerland rebels all the way back to Cetza, within thirty miles of the border.</p>
+ <p>It is dawn on midsummer<ch.apos/>s day when you ride out of Tahou. Since your victory over Zakhan Kimah, your appearance in a public place has been enough to provoke spontaneous cheering from the Tahouese, who regard you as their saviour. But on this warm, sunny morning you leave the city unnoticed, for on this occasion you appear to be just another messenger.</p>
+ <p>The army uniform you wear and the white horse you ride are part of an elaborate deception conceived by the Elder Magi. In order to make Darklord Gnaag believe that you are returning to Sommerlund, you have given your Kai cloak and tunic to your friend Banedon. Disguised as you, he will leave for Sommerlund aboard his flying ship Skyrider this afternoon. A formal ceremony is planned to mark his departure and another awaits his arrival at the King<ch.apos/>s Citadel in Holmgard. Gnaag has vowed to kill you: it is a vow which has become an obsession that torments him like a poisoned wound. It is hoped that Banedon<ch.apos/>s much publicized flight home will lure Gnaag<ch.apos/>s vengeful eyes away to the north and raise your chances of success at Torgar considerably.</p>
+ <p>Your ride ends in Firina, where you catch a barge down-river to the port of Talon. There you hear news of a rebellion in Barrakeesh, the Vassagonian capital, and reports of the sudden withdrawal of all Vassagonia<ch.apos/>s troops from the lands she invaded early in the war. It bodes well for the continuing struggle against the Darklords, for Vassagonia was their only major ally. You spend one night in Talon before buying passage aboard a merchantman on its way along the Tentarias, and five days later you disembark at Garthen, the capital of Talestria.</p>
+ <p>Talestria was overrun in the early days of the war but the neighbouring country of Palmyrion came quickly to her aid. The armies of Talestria and Palmyrion united and fought the invading horde, led by Warlord Zegron of Ogia, on the battle-plains to the north of Garthen. For three days and three nights a bitter struggle raged and the allies were sorely pressed to withstand the overwhelming numbers of the enemy ranged against them. But on the morning of the fourth day, the unexpected arrival of the dwarven army of Bor was to seal Zegron<ch.apos/>s doom. His mighty force crumbled and the survivors, fleeing northwards in chaos, were pursued relentlessly. The latest news tells of the allies<ch.apos/> capture of Xanar, a major Ogian stronghold, and their continued advance westward along the Blackshroud Trail.</p>
+ <p>The Royal Court of Queen Evaine would be honoured to assist you, but secrecy is paramount to the success of your quest and so you shun the Royal Palace and take lodgings instead at a humble dockside tavern. There you arrange transportation to Eru aboard a brigantine bound for Humbold, the Eruan capital, and leave next day on the noon tide. Upon your arrival, you make your way to the city<ch.apos/>s ancient quarter where the Elder Magi have arranged a clandestine meeting with Prince Graygor. In the cellar of a disused warehouse, the young Prince waits patiently for your coming. Like you, he is dressed in the clothes of a messenger in order that he can walk the streets of his city incognito. He welcomes you with a salute, bringing his hand diagonally across his chest, and assures you that your true identity is known only to him. For over an hour you discuss your plans and listen to the Prince recount some of the events that have disturbed the peace of Eru. Two years ago, Drakkarim renegades from the Hammerlands attacked and overran his northern city of Luomi. The inhabitants were slaughtered and the holy temple of Luomi, around which the city was founded, was looted and burnt to the ground. Only recently did he learn from the Elder Magi that the ancient temple held the Lorestone of Luomi, one of the three Lorestones now locked in Torgar. At the time of the attack the Prince<ch.apos/>s army was too small to repel the invaders and he was forced to abandon the city, as well as the border town of Cetza. But in the past month he has joined forces with King Sarnac of Lencia, and together they have recaptured Luomi and driven Baron Shinzar and his Hammerland rebels all the way back to Cetza, within thirty miles of the border.</p>
<p>The Prince invites you to accompany him to Luomi where he is to resume command of his army and lead them to battle. He provides you with a fine Eruan steed and a new disguise that will enable you to travel through Eru without drawing undue attention to yourself.</p>
- <p>Dressed as an Eruan Pathfinder, one of an élite unit of woodsmen who operate in the harsh territories bordering the Hellswamp, you ride north with the Prince's entourage and arrive at the city five days later. Every house, stable, tavern and municipal building is filled to overflowing with knights and men at arms. But, despite their cramped billets and meagre rations, the soldiers of Eru and Lencia are in good spirits, for tomorrow they march against a foe they have already beaten in battle, and most are eager to finish the job once and for all. You are given lodgings within the main citadel of Luomi and later that evening, after the Prince has attended a war conference with King Sarnac, you meet in private to discuss the next stage of your quest.</p>
+ <p>Dressed as an Eruan Pathfinder, one of an <ch.eacute/>lite unit of woodsmen who operate in the harsh territories bordering the Hellswamp, you ride north with the Prince<ch.apos/>s entourage and arrive at the city five days later. Every house, stable, tavern and municipal building is filled to overflowing with knights and men at arms. But, despite their cramped billets and meagre rations, the soldiers of Eru and Lencia are in good spirits, for tomorrow they march against a foe they have already beaten in battle, and most are eager to finish the job once and for all. You are given lodgings within the main citadel of Luomi and later that evening, after the Prince has attended a war conference with King Sarnac, you meet in private to discuss the next stage of your quest.</p>
<p><quote>There are two ways to reach Torgar,</quote> says the Prince, as you study the <a idref="map">map</a> given to you by the Senate of Tahou. <quote>You can cross the River Brol and make your way northwards through the Moggador Forest, or you can go to Pirsi and seek out Sebb Jarel. He is the leader of a brave band of partisans who have ambushed and resisted the Drakkarim ever since they invaded. If there is a path to Torgar between the Hellswamp and the Isle of Ghosts, he will know it.</quote></p>
<p>You ponder the choices and wonder why the Prince has not suggested the simplest route of all: north across the Isle of Ghosts. When you mention this he shakes his head ominously. <quote>The isle is cursed,</quote> he says, pointing at the <a idref="map">map</a> with an accusing finger. <quote>Few have ever come out of that dreadful place alive. And of those poor wretches who have survived, only one has kept a grip of his sanity. His name is Sebb Jarel.</quote></p>
<p>Next day you rise with the dawn and prepare to set off on your journey to Torgar. There are two routes open to you: you can ride to Pirsi and seek out Sebb Jarel, the partisan leader, and the only man who can guide you through this treacherous wilderness; or you can accompany Prince Graygor to battle at Cetza. If his army beats the Drakkarim and forces them to retreat, the way across the River Brol will be open and you will be able to approach Torgar under cover of the Moggador Forest. Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> before you decide which route to take.</p>
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- <p>You share the officer's horse as he leads his company back along a route they have already ridden. Steadily the road winds upwards through the hills towards a ridge of yellow rock and, as you reach the crest of the ridge, you catch your first awe-inspiring glimpse of Torgar.</p>
+ <p>You share the officer<ch.apos/>s horse as he leads his company back along a route they have already ridden. Steadily the road winds upwards through the hills towards a ridge of yellow rock and, as you reach the crest of the ridge, you catch your first awe-inspiring glimpse of Torgar.</p>
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+ <line>The grim city-fortress of Torgar.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>The walls of this grim city-fortress stand upon the brink of a ravine cut deep by centuries of rushing water. A natural causeway of stone spans this dark chasm and provides the only means of approaching Torgar from the south. Its position and its defences seem impregnable. It commands the only road into the barren land of Ghatan, and any who dare travel that road must pass over the causeway and through the city's great iron gate.</p>
+ <p>The walls of this grim city-fortress stand upon the brink of a ravine cut deep by centuries of rushing water. A natural causeway of stone spans this dark chasm and provides the only means of approaching Torgar from the south. Its position and its defences seem impregnable. It commands the only road into the barren land of Ghatan, and any who dare travel that road must pass over the causeway and through the city<ch.apos/>s great iron gate.</p>
<p>In the past there have been few who would venture willingly to Torgar, but now the causeway and its approaches swarm with such men. They are the soldiers of Talestria and Palmyrion, and they have come with their engines of war to lay siege to this grim Drakkar fortress.</p>
- <p>The scout officer spurs his horse away from the ridge and you are carried towards a cluster of tents that stand on high ground overlooking the siege-works. As you arrive, a group of knights steps forward to take the horse's reins. You dismount with the officer and follow as he enters the largest tent.</p>
- <choice idref="sect45">If you have ever visited the land of Talestria in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 45</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>The scout officer spurs his horse away from the ridge and you are carried towards a cluster of tents that stand on high ground overlooking the siege-works. As you arrive, a group of knights steps forward to take the horse<ch.apos/>s reins. You dismount with the officer and follow as he enters the largest tent.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect45">If you have ever visited the land of Talestria in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 45</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect346">If not, <link-text>turn to 346</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The captain grunts his approval and returns your salute. Then he catches sight of your signet ring and suddenly his mood becomes much more friendly. He orders the townsfolk to lower their pistols and return to their homes and begrudgingly they obey his command. <quote>Come,</quote> he says, placing his hand on your shoulder. <quote>You must be thirsty after your day's ride.</quote></p>
+ <p>The captain grunts his approval and returns your salute. Then he catches sight of your signet ring and suddenly his mood becomes much more friendly. He orders the townsfolk to lower their pistols and return to their homes and begrudgingly they obey his command. <quote>Come,</quote> he says, placing his hand on your shoulder. <quote>You must be thirsty after your day<ch.apos/>s ride.</quote></p>
<p>He pushes open the tavern door and draws aside a tattered leather curtain. A dozen pairs of eyes look towards you as you enter, stare briefly, then return to their own business.</p>
- <p><quote>I see you come to Pirsi with the Prince's favour,</quote> says the captain, casting a glance at the ring you wear as you raise the tankard of ale he places before you. <quote>What news do you bring from the Royal Court?</quote></p>
- <p><quote>I'm here on a mission, a secret mission of great importance,</quote> you reply, guardedly. <quote>I must speak with Sebb Jarel, for only he can help me accomplish the task. I am at liberty to say no more.</quote></p>
- <p>The captain looks at you quizzically. <quote>It's unlike Prince Graygor to entrust such responsibility to one of your rank, soldier. If you expect me to take you to Jarel you have first to satisfy me that you're a Pathfinder. That bandit Baron Shinzar has sent men to find Jarel before&emdash;on missions of assassination. I want proof you're not another one of his agents.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>I see you come to Pirsi with the Prince<ch.apos/>s favour,</quote> says the captain, casting a glance at the ring you wear as you raise the tankard of ale he places before you. <quote>What news do you bring from the Royal Court?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>I<ch.apos/>m here on a mission, a secret mission of great importance,</quote> you reply, guardedly. <quote>I must speak with Sebb Jarel, for only he can help me accomplish the task. I am at liberty to say no more.</quote></p>
+ <p>The captain looks at you quizzically. <quote>It<ch.apos/>s unlike Prince Graygor to entrust such responsibility to one of your rank, soldier. If you expect me to take you to Jarel you have first to satisfy me that you<ch.apos/>re a Pathfinder. That bandit Baron Shinzar has sent men to find Jarel before<ch.emdash/>on missions of assassination. I want proof you<ch.apos/>re not another one of his agents.</quote></p>
<p>He peers over your shoulder towards the tavern bar and signals to the owner by blinking three times. The metallic click of a crossbow being cocked and your Kai sixth sense alert you to the weapon that is now pointed at your back. <quote>Tell me, soldier, where were you trained as a Pathfinder? Was it in Humbold, in Sharwhan, or in Testla?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect46">If you have completed the Lore-circle of the Spirit, <link-text>turn to 46</link-text>.</choice>
<p>If you do not have mastery of this Lore-circle you must hazard a guess at the answer.</p>
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<p>You spur your horse down the slope and gallop along an overgrown track that leads to the ford. The log huts are shrouded in silence, but as you draw level with them, a gruff shout shatters this illusion of peacefulness and a hail of arrows cuts through the air.</p>
- <p>One of the black shafts buries itself in your horse's neck. He shrieks in pain and crashes to his knees, hurling you into the river. You gulp a mouthful of the icy water and struggle to your feet, coughing and cursing, just in time to see your ambushers pour out of the nearest hut and advance towards you. Some are reloading their bows as they run.</p>
+ <p>One of the black shafts buries itself in your horse<ch.apos/>s neck. He shrieks in pain and crashes to his knees, hurling you into the river. You gulp a mouthful of the icy water and struggle to your feet, coughing and cursing, just in time to see your ambushers pour out of the nearest hut and advance towards you. Some are reloading their bows as they run.</p>
<choice idref="sect131">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 131</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect166">If you wish to try to escape by wading across the ford, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect251">If you wish to draw a hand weapon and prepare for combat, <link-text>turn to 251</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>An evil smile spreads across Roark's face as the Demonlord finally comes to his aid. You strike the creature but your blows merely splinter your weapon. Incensed by your defiance, Tagazin leaps upon you and sinks his fangs deep into your chest. Pain explodes through your body but the agony is soon obliterated by the numbing chill of death.</p>
+ <p>An evil smile spreads across Roark<ch.apos/>s face as the Demonlord finally comes to his aid. You strike the creature but your blows merely splinter your weapon. Incensed by your defiance, Tagazin leaps upon you and sinks his fangs deep into your chest. Pain explodes through your body but the agony is soon obliterated by the numbing chill of death.</p>
<choice>Your life and your quest end here.</choice>
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<p>Beaten and bloodied, the surviving Krorn back away whimpering as you climb over the bodies of their slain brothers and stalk towards them. Baron Shinzar screams in anger and lifts his axe high. He barges through his misshapen troops and stands before you, glaring like a man possessed. <quote>Meet your doom, Eruan scum!</quote> he sneers, and strikes out at your head. You block the blow but your weapon is destroyed in a flash of sparks (delete this weapon from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>): the Baron wields a weapon forged by sorcery. As he lifts it anew, you prepare to dodge its lethal caress.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 2 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect310">If your total is now 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 310</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect310">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 310</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect229">If it is 4 or more, <link-text>turn to 229</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You focus your Kai skill on Adamas's hand but you cannot tell which side of the coin is showing. All you can detect is a strong magical aura, indicating that the coin is magically shielded. You have no option but to guess which side is showing.</p>
+ <p>You focus your Kai skill on Adamas<ch.apos/>s hand but you cannot tell which side of the coin is showing. All you can detect is a strong magical aura, indicating that the coin is magically shielded. You have no option but to guess which side is showing.</p>
<choice idref="sect330">If you wish to call <quote>heads</quote>, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect212">If you wish to call <quote>tails</quote>, <link-text>turn to 212</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A narrow pathway branches away from the main alley and you rush along it, barging aside a Hammerlander who appears suddenly from a doorway. The screams of your company and the clash of swords echo in the narrow confines of the passage as you make your escape swiftly towards the centre of the town. The passage opens on to a wider street where a barn-like building stands at the corner. Crouching at a window on the upper floor is a Drakkarim archer with an arrow notched ready to fire. He sees you appear and releases his straining bowstring, sending his arrow whistling towards your heart.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect264">If the total is now 0&endash;2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3&endash;5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect264">If the total is now 0<ch.endash/>2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3<ch.endash/>5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect319">If it is 6 or more, <link-text>turn to 319</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You reach the King's headquarters only to discover that he is not there: he has taken personal command of his Horse Knights and mounted men-at-arms, and led them in an attack on the enemy's reinforcements. From the top of the hill you can see a huge cavalry battle taking place on the grasslands south of Cetza. Amid the wheeling ranks of armoured horsemen, at the very heart of the fiercest fighting, flies the King's banner. It would be impossible for you to reach him and request that he save the Prince.</p>
- <p>Mindful of the time that has been lost, you turn your horse about and set off towards the Prince's reserves, determined now to lead them yourself.</p>
+ <p>You reach the King<ch.apos/>s headquarters only to discover that he is not there: he has taken personal command of his Horse Knights and mounted men-at-arms, and led them in an attack on the enemy<ch.apos/>s reinforcements. From the top of the hill you can see a huge cavalry battle taking place on the grasslands south of Cetza. Amid the wheeling ranks of armoured horsemen, at the very heart of the fiercest fighting, flies the King<ch.apos/>s banner. It would be impossible for you to reach him and request that he save the Prince.</p>
+ <p>Mindful of the time that has been lost, you turn your horse about and set off towards the Prince<ch.apos/>s reserves, determined now to lead them yourself.</p>
<choice idref="sect49"><link-text>Turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Your pack and weapons land safely among the tangle of foliage that carpets the ground on the opposite side of the chasm. Free of their encumbrance, you take a long run-up and leap feet-first across the gap.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect54">If your total is now 0&endash;3, <link-text>turn to 54</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect54">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>3, <link-text>turn to 54</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect15">If it is 4 or more, <link-text>turn to 15</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>Suddenly ghoulish, dome-shaped heads rise from the river</description>
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+ <line>Suddenly ghoulish, dome-shaped heads rise from the river.</line>
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- <p>On your return to Prince Graygor's tent you are shown to your sleeping area by one of his heralds. It is little more than a pile of straw strewn on the bare ground, but you have slept in worse places than this and you are now too exhausted to complain or look for somewhere more suitable to rest.</p>
- <p>Unless you possess a blanket, lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point due to an uncomfortable night's sleep.</p>
+ <p>On your return to Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s tent you are shown to your sleeping area by one of his heralds. It is little more than a pile of straw strewn on the bare ground, but you have slept in worse places than this and you are now too exhausted to complain or look for somewhere more suitable to rest.</p>
+ <p>Unless you possess a blanket, lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point due to an uncomfortable night<ch.apos/>s sleep.</p>
<choice idref="sect280"><link-text>Turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The Drakkarim give a loud yell as soon as they see Adamas appear. At once the vanguard fire their crossbows and many bolts find their mark, but the Drakkarim who fall do not hamper their comrades, who are preparing to welcome Adamas with huge chunks of rock. With cat-like agility he veers right and left, weaving his way through the deluge of falling boulders, which smash down with a terrific crack. He reaches the door unscathed, rips the satchel from his shoulder and primes the crystal explosive. Automatically you start to count as he runs back through rubble and dead bodies. Six &ellips; seven &ellips; eight &ellips; He leaps, and as you count nine he clears the rampart and lands beside you, breathless and exhilarated.</p>
+ <p>The Drakkarim give a loud yell as soon as they see Adamas appear. At once the vanguard fire their crossbows and many bolts find their mark, but the Drakkarim who fall do not hamper their comrades, who are preparing to welcome Adamas with huge chunks of rock. With cat-like agility he veers right and left, weaving his way through the deluge of falling boulders, which smash down with a terrific crack. He reaches the door unscathed, rips the satchel from his shoulder and primes the crystal explosive. Automatically you start to count as he runs back through rubble and dead bodies. Six <ch.ellips/> seven <ch.ellips/> eight <ch.ellips/> He leaps, and as you count nine he clears the rampart and lands beside you, breathless and exhilarated.</p>
<choice idref="sect301"><link-text>Turn to 301</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You stare deeply into the serpent's scarlet eyes and will the venomous creature to sleep. It begins to sway, then gradually its jaws close and it buries its head in its coils, succumbing totally to your command.</p>
+ <p>You stare deeply into the serpent<ch.apos/>s scarlet eyes and will the venomous creature to sleep. It begins to sway, then gradually its jaws close and it buries its head in its coils, succumbing totally to your command.</p>
<choice idref="sect205"><link-text>Turn to 205</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>36</title></meta>
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- <p>With the legendary grace and speed of a Kai master in battle, you draw an arrow and send it whistling towards the sniper's head. He utters a gurgling scream as he topples from the first-floor window, your arrow stuck in his throat.</p>
+ <p>With the legendary grace and speed of a Kai master in battle, you draw an arrow and send it whistling towards the sniper<ch.apos/>s head. He utters a gurgling scream as he topples from the first-floor window, your arrow stuck in his throat.</p>
<choice idref="sect296">If you wish to run forward to search the body, <link-text>turn to 296</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect155">If you choose to press on towards the centre of the town, <link-text>turn to 155</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Beyond the curtained arch lies a cavern bathed in the flickering light of a log fire. Five men sit cross-legged around the fire, carving meat from a boar on a spit suspended over the flames, and swilling wine from a wineskin that is passed between them.</p>
<p><quote>What have we here?</quote> says a man with mouse-like features, as you appear before them.</p>
- <p><quote>A Pathfinder, if I'm not mistaken,</quote> says another, wiping spilt wine from his chin. <quote>Well, Pathfinder, what brings you to our camp?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>A Pathfinder, if I<ch.apos/>m not mistaken,</quote> says another, wiping spilt wine from his chin. <quote>Well, Pathfinder, what brings you to our camp?</quote></p>
<p><quote>I come to seek the help of Sebb Jarel,</quote> you reply. <quote>Which one of you is he?</quote></p>
<p><quote>I am Jarel,</quote> answers the mouse-like man. <quote>How can I aid you?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect157">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Divination, <link-text>turn to 157</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You snatch the reins and wheel your horse around on its hind legs in one swift, elegant movement. The sergeant screams an order and his men lunge forward, hoping to stick you with their swords before your horse's forelegs return to the ground. But their attack is much too slow to catch a Kai master off-guard. Your horse regains its footing and you gallop through their shrinking ring of steel, barging aside two stout mountain ponies and leaving their riders sprawling in the dust.</p>
+ <p>You snatch the reins and wheel your horse around on its hind legs in one swift, elegant movement. The sergeant screams an order and his men lunge forward, hoping to stick you with their swords before your horse<ch.apos/>s forelegs return to the ground. But their attack is much too slow to catch a Kai master off-guard. Your horse regains its footing and you gallop through their shrinking ring of steel, barging aside two stout mountain ponies and leaving their riders sprawling in the dust.</p>
<p>The partisans give chase as you gallop headlong down a long and twisting hill track. You are beginning to outdistance your pursuers when your steed suddenly pitches forward and you are thrown head-first into a tangle of foliage. The dense undergrowth cushions your fall and you emerge unscathed, but your horse has been seriously injured. A deep pot-hole ensnared its foreleg and the limb is badly broken: the poor animal cannot go on. The partisans gallop into view and you are forced to abandon your crippled mount and escape on foot. With the angry cries of your pursuers growing ever louder, you curse your ill luck and run for the cover of the surrounding forest.</p>
<choice idref="sect250"><link-text>Turn to 250</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>With your heart in your mouth you leap across the raging river and land with a jolt that leaves you breathless. For several minutes you cling to the smooth rock until you are recovered enough to be able to continue to the far side. When you reach the safety of the opposite bank you discover that you have lost one item from your Backpack&emdash;it must have fallen out as you made the jump.</p>
+ <p>With your heart in your mouth you leap across the raging river and land with a jolt that leaves you breathless. For several minutes you cling to the smooth rock until you are recovered enough to be able to continue to the far side. When you reach the safety of the opposite bank you discover that you have lost one item from your Backpack<ch.emdash/>it must have fallen out as you made the jump.</p>
<p>Delete the item you have listed second on the Backpack section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> before you venture into the Moggador Forest.</p>
<choice idref="sect186"><link-text>Turn to 186</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You turn and race towards the bridge, but the way is now blocked by a barricade defended by Drakkarim archers. A clutch of black arrows screams through the air and you are forced to dive into an open doorway to avoid being hit. Swiftly you rise, crouched ready for combat lest an enemy is nearby waiting to attack you, but your caution proves unnecessary&emdash;the ruined cottage is empty.</p>
+ <p>You turn and race towards the bridge, but the way is now blocked by a barricade defended by Drakkarim archers. A clutch of black arrows screams through the air and you are forced to dive into an open doorway to avoid being hit. Swiftly you rise, crouched ready for combat lest an enemy is nearby waiting to attack you, but your caution proves unnecessary<ch.emdash/>the ruined cottage is empty.</p>
<p>After clambering through open windows and working your way across smouldering piles of rubble, you finally emerge at a street with a barn-like building on the corner. Crouching at a window on the upper floor is a Drakkar sniper with an arrow notched and ready to fire. He sees you appear and releases his straining bowstring, sending his arrow whistling towards your heart.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect264">If your total is now 0&endash;2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3&endash;5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect264">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3<ch.endash/>5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect319">If it is 6 or more, <link-text>turn to 319</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Drawing on the combined power of your psychic skills, you focus a beam of clairvoyant energy at the captain's mind. Visions of warriors training with weapons and practising their woodcraft swirl before your eyes. You increase your concentration and suddenly a name crystallizes in your mind's eye.</p>
+ <p>Drawing on the combined power of your psychic skills, you focus a beam of clairvoyant energy at the captain<ch.apos/>s mind. Visions of warriors training with weapons and practising their woodcraft swirl before your eyes. You increase your concentration and suddenly a name crystallizes in your mind<ch.apos/>s eye.</p>
<p><quote>Sharwhan,</quote> you say, confidently.</p>
<choice idref="sect287"><link-text>Turn to 287</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You tie one end of the rope to a strong stick and cast it across the gap. On your third attempt it anchors in some exposed tree roots near to the edge. A few tentative pulls assure you that it is secure enough to support your weight and you swing across, your feet braced to withstand the jolt of impact against the chasm wall.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect304">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect289">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 289</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect304">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect289">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 289</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>A laugh, deep and guttural, rumbles from the far side of the cavern. <quote>I see Skalir's play-actin' ain't good enough to fool you, Pathfinder,</quote> says a man who, until now, has been watching silently in the shadows. As he steps forward, the fire casts a warm glow over his massive frame. He stands over six-and-a-half-feet tall, his face is covered by a thick red beard and he has a shock of bright red hair that cascades over the wolfskin cloak slung over his shoulders. He smiles, his green eyes bright and piercing, set wide beneath an intelligent brow.</p>
+ <p>A laugh, deep and guttural, rumbles from the far side of the cavern. <quote>I see Skalir<ch.apos/>s play-actin<ch.apos/> ain<ch.apos/>t good enough to fool you, Pathfinder,</quote> says a man who, until now, has been watching silently in the shadows. As he steps forward, the fire casts a warm glow over his massive frame. He stands over six-and-a-half-feet tall, his face is covered by a thick red beard and he has a shock of bright red hair that cascades over the wolfskin cloak slung over his shoulders. He smiles, his green eyes bright and piercing, set wide beneath an intelligent brow.</p>
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- <description>A massive man steps forward, with thick read hair and<br />a beard that cascades over his wolfskin cloak</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>A massive man steps forward, with thick read hair and</line>
+ <line>a beard that cascades over his wolfskin cloak.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p><quote>Check on the sentries, Skalir,</quote> he instructs his lieutenant. <quote>And make sure they've got their wits about 'em tonight.</quote> Obediently, the mouse-like man and his four companions leave the chamber. As the curtain is pulled across the archway, the red-haired giant motions you to sit with him at the fire. <quote>I am Jarel,</quote> he says. <quote>What do you want from me?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Check on the sentries, Skalir,</quote> he instructs his lieutenant. <quote>And make sure they<ch.apos/>ve got their wits about <ch.apos/>em tonight.</quote> Obediently, the mouse-like man and his four companions leave the chamber. As the curtain is pulled across the archway, the red-haired giant motions you to sit with him at the fire. <quote>I am Jarel,</quote> he says. <quote>What do you want from me?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect92"><link-text>Turn to 92</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The plate-armoured warriors reach the bottom of the stairs and begin running in your direction, as fast as their heavy equipment will allow. Their ox-like leader urges them on with the words&emdash;<foreign xml:lang="x-giak"><quote>Gaz darg! Gaz aga kuzim! Okim der tagog!</quote></foreign></p>
+ <p>The plate-armoured warriors reach the bottom of the stairs and begin running in your direction, as fast as their heavy equipment will allow. Their ox-like leader urges them on with the words<ch.emdash/><foreign xml:lang="x-giak"><quote>Gaz darg! Gaz aga kuzim! Okim der tagog!</quote></foreign></p>
<choice idref="sect109">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 109</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect320">If you decide to draw a hand weapon and prepare for combat, <link-text>turn to 320</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect136">If you choose to keep perfectly still in the hope that they have not seen you, <link-text>turn to 136</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Excellent!</quote> says King Sarnac. <quote>I wish I had a few like you in my own army.</quote></p>
- <p>He bids you step forward and shows you the extent of the known enemy positions using Prince Graygor's map. Once you have been briefed, he sends for some black clothing for you to wear instead of your grey Pathfinder's uniform and some burnt cork with which to blacken your face and hands. You are then escorted to the edge of the encampment, close to the dusty road on which the army marched from Luomi. The guards tell you that the password is <quote>broadsword</quote>. When you return you must use this word or the pickets&emdash;the sentries who guard the perimeter of the camp&emdash;may mistake you for one of the enemy.</p>
+ <p>He bids you step forward and shows you the extent of the known enemy positions using Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s map. Once you have been briefed, he sends for some black clothing for you to wear instead of your grey Pathfinder<ch.apos/>s uniform and some burnt cork with which to blacken your face and hands. You are then escorted to the edge of the encampment, close to the dusty road on which the army marched from Luomi. The guards tell you that the password is <quote>broadsword</quote>. When you return you must use this word or the pickets<ch.emdash/>the sentries who guard the perimeter of the camp<ch.emdash/>may mistake you for one of the enemy.</p>
<choice idref="sect94"><link-text>Turn to 94</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The two robed figures utter a sinister curse and fling their globes into the air. The yellow spheres rise higher and higher until they disappear completely in the smoke-laden air. The Palmyrions are eager to engage the enemy and rush forward with their weapons drawn to strike. But before they fall upon the Drakkarim, the yellow spheres fall upon them&emdash;with devastating effect.</p>
+ <p>The two robed figures utter a sinister curse and fling their globes into the air. The yellow spheres rise higher and higher until they disappear completely in the smoke-laden air. The Palmyrions are eager to engage the enemy and rush forward with their weapons drawn to strike. But before they fall upon the Drakkarim, the yellow spheres fall upon them<ch.emdash/>with devastating effect.</p>
<choice idref="sect106"><link-text>Turn to 106</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The island is no more than a crusty mud flat supporting a brace of stunted trees. You make a landing and haul the boat out of the water before overturning it to provide a shelter from the monotonous drizzle. Your rumbling stomach reminds you that you have not eaten today, and you must eat a Meal now or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>You agree to take the first watch and, as Jarel settles down to sleep, you sit and stare across the moonlit swamp, contemplating the journey ahead. By chance you are looking down at the water's edge when a scaly paw breaks through the surface and sinks its claws into the mud. A second paw joins it and between them rises a gruesome fish-like head. Moonlight glints on its needle-thin fangs as silently it slinks out of the mire.</p>
+ <p>You agree to take the first watch and, as Jarel settles down to sleep, you sit and stare across the moonlit swamp, contemplating the journey ahead. By chance you are looking down at the water<ch.apos/>s edge when a scaly paw breaks through the surface and sinks its claws into the mud. A second paw joins it and between them rises a gruesome fish-like head. Moonlight glints on its needle-thin fangs as silently it slinks out of the mire.</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect311">If not, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>60</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>You're a spy!</quote> screams the captain as he reaches for the hilt of his sword. Instinctively you lash out, catching him with a powerful uppercut punch that lifts him clean off his feet and leaves him sprawled on the ground unconscious.</p>
- <p><quote>Fire!</quote> shouts a bull-necked Pirsian. You throw yourself to the floor. A deafening roar reverberates through the town as the men discharge their unwieldy pistols, but the lead shot passes harmlessly over your head and buries itself in the tavern door. The noise stirs a hornet's nest of activity as the rest of the townsfolk arm themselves and rush into the street to investigate the commotion. The situation is beginning to look desperate when you see a chance to escape. The pistols created a huge cloud of white smoke. Under cover of this acrid cloud you scurry along an alley beside the log tavern and run headlong into the foliage and trees beyond.</p>
+ <p><quote>You<ch.apos/>re a spy!</quote> screams the captain as he reaches for the hilt of his sword. Instinctively you lash out, catching him with a powerful uppercut punch that lifts him clean off his feet and leaves him sprawled on the ground unconscious.</p>
+ <p><quote>Fire!</quote> shouts a bull-necked Pirsian. You throw yourself to the floor. A deafening roar reverberates through the town as the men discharge their unwieldy pistols, but the lead shot passes harmlessly over your head and buries itself in the tavern door. The noise stirs a hornets<ch.apos/> nest of activity as the rest of the townsfolk arm themselves and rush into the street to investigate the commotion. The situation is beginning to look desperate when you see a chance to escape. The pistols created a huge cloud of white smoke. Under cover of this acrid cloud you scurry along an alley beside the log tavern and run headlong into the foliage and trees beyond.</p>
<p>With the angry cries of the townsfolk rippling through the forest, you curse your ill luck as you make good your escape into the dark.</p>
<choice idref="sect250"><link-text>Turn to 250</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You recognize the emblem of Salony, the smallest of the Stornland nations. The two soldiers are dressed in the uniforms of mercenary swordsmen from the town of Amory, which is situated close to its northern border. Fear and suspicion grow stronger and you try to fathom a reason why these soldiers of fortune are here on this remote isle, 1000 miles from their homeland.</p>
- <p>One of the men struggles to his feet and begins walking towards you. You sense that he has not seen you&emdash;he is merely answering the call of nature&emdash;but you decide that it is wise to slip away. Under cover of the forest you return to the front of the building.</p>
+ <p>One of the men struggles to his feet and begins walking towards you. You sense that he has not seen you<ch.emdash/>he is merely answering the call of nature<ch.emdash/>but you decide that it is wise to slip away. Under cover of the forest you return to the front of the building.</p>
<choice idref="sect89"><link-text>Turn to 89</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>On to Cetza!</quote> shouts Prince Graygor. The battle-cry is taken up by his valiant soldiers as he leads them across the corpse-strewn field towards the town.</p>
- <p>Heavy fighting is raging along the main street. The Lencian knights have taken the bridge and King Sarnac's spearmen have breached the wall that surrounds the apple orchard. However, the Drakkarim are determined to stand their ground and they fight back viciously like starving wolves. You run with a group of longbowmen towards the centre of Cetza and find yourself approaching a barn-like building which overlooks the bridge. Standing at a window on its upper floor is a Drakkar sniper with an arrow notched ready to fire. Patiently he watches you weaving through the smoky ruins until you present a clear target. He releases his straining bowstring and sends an arrow whistling towards your heart.</p>
+ <p>Heavy fighting is raging along the main street. The Lencian knights have taken the bridge and King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s spearmen have breached the wall that surrounds the apple orchard. However, the Drakkarim are determined to stand their ground and they fight back viciously like starving wolves. You run with a group of longbowmen towards the centre of Cetza and find yourself approaching a barn-like building which overlooks the bridge. Standing at a window on its upper floor is a Drakkar sniper with an arrow notched ready to fire. Patiently he watches you weaving through the smoky ruins until you present a clear target. He releases his straining bowstring and sends an arrow whistling towards your heart.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect264">If your total is 0&endash;2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3&endash;5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect264">If your total is 0<ch.endash/>2, <link-text>turn to 264</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect121">If it is 3<ch.endash/>5, <link-text>turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect319">If it is 6 or more, <link-text>turn to 319</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>So you are Lone Wolf,</quote> he says, bowing respectfully. <quote>I am honoured to meet you, though I would have wished for happier circumstances. I think I know why you have come to Torgar&emdash;is it not to take the golden gems which Darklord Gnaag sent here?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>So you are Lone Wolf,</quote> he says, bowing respectfully. <quote>I am honoured to meet you, though I would have wished for happier circumstances. I think I know why you have come to Torgar<ch.emdash/>is it not to take the golden gems which Darklord Gnaag sent here?</quote></p>
<p><quote>Yes,</quote> you reply, <quote>they are the Lorestones of my ancestors and I have vowed to retrieve them. I must fulfil my vow for it is vital to the future safety of both our lands that Gnaag be prevented from destroying them.</quote></p>
- <p>Slowly a smile spreads across Paido's face. <quote>I will help you, Lone Wolf,</quote> he says, his warrior pride restored by the thought of avenging his cruel imprisonment. <quote>I know where these Lorestones are being held and I will take you there.</quote></p>
+ <p>Slowly a smile spreads across Paido<ch.apos/>s face. <quote>I will help you, Lone Wolf,</quote> he says, his warrior pride restored by the thought of avenging his cruel imprisonment. <quote>I know where these Lorestones are being held and I will take you there.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect88"><link-text>Turn to 88</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>70</title></meta>
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- <p>You draw an arrow and take aim at the creature's mouth. It howls with devilish glee, drawing back its lips in a snarl that reveals a jaw full of fangs, most over six inches long. As the smell of its fetid breath fills your nostrils, you release your arrow and send it streaking towards the beast's ghastly maw.</p>
+ <p>You draw an arrow and take aim at the creature<ch.apos/>s mouth. It howls with devilish glee, drawing back its lips in a snarl that reveals a jaw full of fangs, most over six inches long. As the smell of its fetid breath fills your nostrils, you release your arrow and send it streaking towards the beast<ch.apos/>s ghastly maw.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> and add any missile bonuses you may have.</p>
- <choice idref="sect336">If the total is now 0&endash;2, <link-text>turn to 336</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect349">If it is 3&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 349</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect336">If the total is now 0<ch.endash/>2, <link-text>turn to 336</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect349">If it is 3<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 349</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect195">If it is 8 or more, <link-text>turn to 195</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>71</title></meta>
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- <p>By the time you reach the ancient burial mound, Roark's follower is being drained of the last of his life-force by a host of hungry ghosts. Fear and premonition gnaw at your stomach when you sense that the evil spirits have detected your presence. They emit an unearthly shriek, and a terrible chill like a blast of icy cold wind washes over your body. You are gripped by an urge to run but they swoop down on you too quickly for you to be able to escape their clutches.</p>
+ <p>By the time you reach the ancient burial mound, Roark<ch.apos/>s follower is being drained of the last of his life-force by a host of hungry ghosts. Fear and premonition gnaw at your stomach when you sense that the evil spirits have detected your presence. They emit an unearthly shriek, and a terrible chill like a blast of icy cold wind washes over your body. You are gripped by an urge to run but they swoop down on you too quickly for you to be able to escape their clutches.</p>
<choice idref="sect133">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect168">If you possess a Bullwhip, <link-text>turn to 168</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect74">If you possess neither of these Special Items, <link-text>turn to 74</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You aim and fire in the blink of an eye, sending your arrow coursing deep into the creature's bloated body. It gives a sound more like a scream than a croak and sinks out of sight.</p>
- <p><quote>What the&ellips;!?</quote> coughs Jarel, woken by the scream. But before you can warn him, two more of the fish-like things clamber over the upturned boat and attack you both with their taloned paws.</p>
+ <p>You aim and fire in the blink of an eye, sending your arrow coursing deep into the creature<ch.apos/>s bloated body. It gives a sound more like a scream than a croak and sinks out of sight.</p>
+ <p><quote>What the<ch.ellips/>!?</quote> coughs Jarel, woken by the scream. But before you can warn him, two more of the fish-like things clamber over the upturned boat and attack you both with their taloned paws.</p>
<combat><enemy>Bhakish</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">21</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">25</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These swamp dwellers are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect34">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 34</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>The black bear wrenches one snarling hound from your leg<br />and another is torn to shreds by its razor-sharp claws</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The black bear wrenches one snarling hound from your leg</line>
+ <line>and another is torn to shreds by its razor-sharp claws.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>In desperation you will the black bear to come to your aid. It growls angrily and bounds towards the war-dogs. One snarling hound is wrenched from your leg, whirled about and flung into the forest to break its back against a tree. Another has its skull crushed between the bear's powerful paws, and a third is torn to ribbons by one swipe of its razor-sharp claws. With your arms now free you are able to draw a weapon and dispatch an Akataz that has its fangs caught in the sole of your boot. Freed at last from your attackers, you sit up in time to see the bloodied survivors slinking away into the undergrowth.</p>
+ <p>In desperation you will the black bear to come to your aid. It growls angrily and bounds towards the war-dogs. One snarling hound is wrenched from your leg, whirled about and flung into the forest to break its back against a tree. Another has its skull crushed between the bear<ch.apos/>s powerful paws, and a third is torn to ribbons by one swipe of its razor-sharp claws. With your arms now free you are able to draw a weapon and dispatch an Akataz that has its fangs caught in the sole of your boot. Freed at last from your attackers, you sit up in time to see the bloodied survivors slinking away into the undergrowth.</p>
<choice idref="sect117"><link-text>Turn to 117</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>It's an impressive-looking door,</quote> says Adamas, studying the wall of black iron, pitted and streaked with age. <quote>But every door has its key, and we have the key to this one.</quote> He flips open the leather satchel and removes what appears to be a mass of triangular crystals fused into one solid lump. <quote>This is the device that the Elder Magi prepared for us. It has to be placed at the foot of the door and it is activated by pressing this shard,</quote> he says, pointing to a sliver of crystal protruding from the side. <quote>The thing explodes ten seconds after the shard is pressed.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It<ch.apos/>s an impressive-looking door,</quote> says Adamas, studying the wall of black iron, pitted and streaked with age. <quote>But every door has its key, and we have the key to this one.</quote> He flips open the leather satchel and removes what appears to be a mass of triangular crystals fused into one solid lump. <quote>This is the device that the Elder Magi prepared for us. It has to be placed at the foot of the door and it is activated by pressing this shard,</quote> he says, pointing to a sliver of crystal protruding from the side. <quote>The thing explodes ten seconds after the shard is pressed.</quote></p>
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- <p>Calmly he takes a coin from his pocket and flicks it in the air. <quote>One of us must place the device,</quote> he says, as he catches the coin. <quote>We're the only two left who stand a chance of surviving the run.</quote> He nods at his clenched fist and invites you to call <quote>heads</quote> or <quote>tails</quote>.</p>
+ <p>Calmly he takes a coin from his pocket and flicks it in the air. <quote>One of us must place the device,</quote> he says, as he catches the coin. <quote>We<ch.apos/>re the only two left who stand a chance of surviving the run.</quote> He nods at his clenched fist and invites you to call <quote>heads</quote> or <quote>tails</quote>.</p>
<choice idref="sect14">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Divination and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 14</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect330">If you wish to call <quote>heads</quote>, <link-text>turn to 330</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect212">If you wish to call <quote>tails</quote>, <link-text>turn to 212</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Once you have managed to grab hold of his arms you heave him out from beneath his dead mount and prise open the visor of his helmet. He coughs and retches the mud from his mouth and lies back against the bank of the ditch.</p>
- <p><quote>I owe you my life, Pathfinder,</quote> he gasps. <quote>Another minute and I
'd have been done for.</quote> You turn to leave but he grabs you by the wrist and presses a Medal into your hand. <quote>I won this at the Battle of Luomi,</quote> he says with pride. <quote>I want you to have it, with my eternal thanks.</quote> (If you wish to keep the Medal, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item that you carry in your pocket.)</p>
+ <p><quote>I owe you my life, Pathfinder,</quote> he gasps. <quote>Another minute and I
<ch.apos/>d have been done for.</quote> You turn to leave but he grabs you by the wrist and presses a Medal into your hand. <quote>I won this at the Battle of Luomi,</quote> he says with pride. <quote>I want you to have it, with my eternal thanks.</quote> (If you wish to keep the Medal, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item that you carry in your pocket.)</p>
<p>Another cloud of arrows falls from the sky and you dive to the bottom of the ditch to avoid being hit. When you feel it is safe to raise your head, you discover that the knight is no longer with you: he is chasing after the Prince and his fellow knights as they gallop up the hill towards the Drakkarim pikemen.</p>
<choice idref="sect115">If you wish to follow him on foot, <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect247">If you decide to look for a horse, <link-text>turn to 247</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The lock clicks and the door opens on to a passage lined with torches that splutter and crackle noisily. Halfway along there is another door&emdash;a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach this door and peer in through the grille.</p>
- <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>The lock clicks and the door opens on to a passage lined with torches that splutter and crackle noisily. Halfway along there is another door<ch.emdash/>a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach this door and peer in through the grille.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect114">If not, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You search the bodies of the dead Krorn but find little of value. Their weapons are crude and poorly fashioned, and their packs contain nothing but strips of dried meat. You consider the long journey ahead, but stories you have heard about the Krorn's love of human flesh are enough to put you off the idea of taking this food.</p>
+ <p>You search the bodies of the dead Krorn but find little of value. Their weapons are crude and poorly fashioned, and their packs contain nothing but strips of dried meat. You consider the long journey ahead, but stories you have heard about the Krorn<ch.apos/>s love of human flesh are enough to put you off the idea of taking this food.</p>
<choice idref="sect146">If you wish to hide the bodies before you cross the river, <link-text>turn to 146</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect335">If you choose to leave them where they lie, <link-text>turn to 335</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Sebb Jarel informs the partisans that he has agreed to guide you through the Hellswamp. He is careful not to reveal details of your quest, but he does tell them that your mission has royal approval and, if successful, will strike a major blow against the Drakkarim and their Darklord masters.</p>
- <p>At dawn, after a good night's sleep and a hearty breakfast, you mount and ride along a hidden trail that leads to Pirsi. There you leave your horses, for the next part of your journey, through Forest Taintor, is too difficult to attempt on horseback. Following traces of a forgotten path, you trek through the blue-grey pines until twilight when you stop to make camp for the night. Jarel volunteers for the first watch while you settle down gratefully on a bed of leaf mould and drift off into a dreamless sleep.</p>
+ <p>At dawn, after a good night<ch.apos/>s sleep and a hearty breakfast, you mount and ride along a hidden trail that leads to Pirsi. There you leave your horses, for the next part of your journey, through Forest Taintor, is too difficult to attempt on horseback. Following traces of a forgotten path, you trek through the blue-grey pines until twilight when you stop to make camp for the night. Jarel volunteers for the first watch while you settle down gratefully on a bed of leaf mould and drift off into a dreamless sleep.</p>
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- <p>Four men die before the shield-wall knits together and the lost ground is regained. The Hammerlanders reel back and the Brigandi surge forward, but they too cannot break through the Palace Guard. A trumpet sounds in the distance and the Prince's men cheer when they see their reserves streaming up the hill to support them. Two hundred Eruan pikemen press forward behind their bristling steel and take the enemy in the flank. The attack is devastating. The enemy are split asunder and swept from the slope. The pikemen halt and through their ranks a wave of archers moves forward to fire at the backs of the retreating foe. Retreat turns to rout as the Hammerlanders and Brigandi flee the field in chaos.</p>
+ <p>Four men die before the shield-wall knits together and the lost ground is regained. The Hammerlanders reel back and the Brigandi surge forward, but they too cannot break through the Palace Guard. A trumpet sounds in the distance and the Prince<ch.apos/>s men cheer when they see their reserves streaming up the hill to support them. Two hundred Eruan pikemen press forward behind their bristling steel and take the enemy in the flank. The attack is devastating. The enemy are split asunder and swept from the slope. The pikemen halt and through their ranks a wave of archers moves forward to fire at the backs of the retreating foe. Retreat turns to rout as the Hammerlanders and Brigandi flee the field in chaos.</p>
<choice idref="sect66"><link-text>Turn to 66</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>Ragged columns of slaves stumble along the passages,<br />beaten, cursed and whipped by their Drakkarim guards</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>Ragged columns of slaves stumble along the passages,</line>
+ <line>beaten, cursed and whipped by their Drakkarim guards.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>You emerge from a corridor into the shadows of a circular chamber, where a staircase ascends to a pair of huge triangular iron doors guarded by a squad of crack Drakkarim Death Knights. A tingling sensation electrifies your skin as your senses detect the presence of the Lorestones somewhere behind these doors. Suddenly an alarm bell fills the chamber with a deafening clangour; the Death Knights begin to descend the stairs and your stomach chums with the fear that you have been detected.</p>
+ <p>You emerge from a corridor into the shadows of a circular chamber, where a staircase ascends to a pair of huge triangular iron doors guarded by a squad of crack Drakkarim Death Knights. A tingling sensation electrifies your skin as your senses detect the presence of the Lorestones somewhere behind these doors. Suddenly an alarm bell fills the chamber with a deafening clangour; the Death Knights begin to descend the stairs and your stomach churns with the fear that you have been detected.</p>
<choice idref="sect299">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Divination, <link-text>turn to 299</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect52">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 52</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>90</title></meta>
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- <p>You share an evening meal with a company of longbowmen camped close to the Prince's tent. Most of them are tired after the long day's march and when the meal is over they settle down to sleep. However, there are several who cannot sleep and, in order to take their minds off the coming battle, they busy themselves either by notching their arrows and waxing their bowstrings, or by gambling with dice. Two archers from Humbold invite you to join in their game.</p>
+ <p>You share an evening meal with a company of longbowmen camped close to the Prince<ch.apos/>s tent. Most of them are tired after the long day<ch.apos/>s march and when the meal is over they settle down to sleep. However, there are several who cannot sleep and, in order to take their minds off the coming battle, they busy themselves either by notching their arrows and waxing their bowstrings, or by gambling with dice. Two archers from Humbold invite you to join in their game.</p>
<choice idref="sect218">If you wish to join their game of dice, <link-text>turn to 218</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect29">If you choose instead to return to the Prince's tent, <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect29">If you choose instead to return to the Prince<ch.apos/>s tent, <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The partisan leader listens patiently as you recount the many events that led you to seek his help. He sits staring into the fire, his eyes fixed on the flickering flames as he digests every word you say and considers their consequences carefully. At length, having heard your earnest appeal for him to guide you, he raises his eyes from the fire and holds you with their piercing gaze.</p>
- <p><quote>You speak with courage and wisdom, Kai lord. It is rare to find these virtues present so strongly in one so young. The help you beg me to provide could cost my life, yet you offer no reward, save the thanks of some distant land and the slender promise of a better age. However, I feel compelled to help you, for in my heart I know you are the one who can deliver us from the perpetual shadow of the Darklords.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>You speak with courage and wisdom, Kai Lord. It is rare to find these virtues present so strongly in one so young. The help you beg me to provide could cost my life, yet you offer no reward, save the thanks of some distant land and the slender promise of a better age. However, I feel compelled to help you, for in my heart I know you are the one who can deliver us from the perpetual shadow of the Darklords.</quote></p>
<p>He rises and bids you follow him as he walks to the archway. <quote>Come, we must prepare for our journey. The road you wish to travel is perilous and long. We had best set off at the earliest, lest caution and common sense change my mind.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect85"><link-text>Turn to 85</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>They have been drawn from their forgotten graves by the presence of their master, Tagazin, and now they come to enact the Demonlord's revenge by feasting on your life-force.</p>
+ <p>They have been drawn from their forgotten graves by the presence of their master, Tagazin, and now they come to enact the Demonlord<ch.apos/>s revenge by feasting on your life-force.</p>
<p>The creatures take to the air and emit a ghastly howl as they draw closer. They sense your strong psychic defences and know instinctively that to steal your life-force will not be an easy task.</p>
<choice idref="sect133">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect256">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 256</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>94</title></meta>
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- <p>The ground to the west of Cetza is flat and featureless and offers very little cover to conceal your approach. Slowly you work your way through the knee-high grasses to within twenty yards of a stone bridge, where the roadway crosses a foul-smelling ditch and enters the town. Your every movement is stiff with caution now, for the bridge is barricaded and you can see the spiky black helmets of the enemy defenders glinting in the moonlight. Snake-like you wriggle forwards, slide down into the ditch and take shelter beneath the stone bridge. With one cheek pressed against the wet stone you strain your ears to hear what the enemy are saying. You recognize their harsh, ugly language&emdash;it is Giak&emdash;but it is being spoken by human voices. The only humans to speak it so fluently are the Death Knights, the élite of the Drakkarim.</p>
+ <p>The ground to the west of Cetza is flat and featureless and offers very little cover to conceal your approach. Slowly you work your way through the knee-high grasses to within twenty yards of a stone bridge, where the roadway crosses a foul-smelling ditch and enters the town. Your every movement is stiff with caution now, for the bridge is barricaded and you can see the spiky black helmets of the enemy defenders glinting in the moonlight. Snake-like you wriggle forwards, slide down into the ditch and take shelter beneath the stone bridge. With one cheek pressed against the wet stone you strain your ears to hear what the enemy are saying. You recognize their harsh, ugly language<ch.emdash/>it is Giak<ch.emdash/>but it is being spoken by human voices. The only humans to speak it so fluently are the Death Knights, the <ch.eacute/>lite of the Drakkarim.</p>
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<p>Suddenly there is a loud splash that sends your pulse racing: a spear has fallen close to where you are hiding and its shaft stands upright in the muddy water. A growling curse is followed by the sound of heavy boots descending the bank as an angry Death Knight comes to retrieve the weapon he dropped.</p>
<choice idref="sect13">If you have completed the Lore-circle of Solaris, <link-text>turn to 13</link-text>.</choice>
<p>If you do not possess mastery of this Lore-circle, pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Invisibility, add 2 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect107">If your total is now 0&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 107</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect107">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 107</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect338">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 338</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Baron is shouting at the Krorn to form a line and get ready to advance. The only vulnerable part of his body that you can see as he strides back and forth before his troops is his unarmoured head.</p>
<p>Coolly you draw an arrow to your lips and aim at the nape of his neck.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> and add to it any missile bonuses you may have.</p>
- <choice idref="sect9">If your total is now 0&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect9">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 9</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect272">If your total is now 8 or more, <link-text>turn to 272</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>99</title></meta>
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- <p>The shouts of the defenders and the metallic twang of the vanguard's crossbows echo across the causeway as you sprint headlong towards the door. A rain of boulders begins to fall, smashing around you with terrific force, but you manage to dodge these and reach your goal unscathed. Quickly you tear the satchel from your shoulder, prime the crystal explosive, and sprint back, counting the seconds with every step. Suddenly a terrific jolt throws you forward and a dull throbbing pain spreads across your back. A falling rock has clipped your shoulder blade and knocked you to the ground: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>The shouts of the defenders and the metallic twang of the vanguard<ch.apos/>s crossbows echo across the causeway as you sprint headlong towards the door. A rain of boulders begins to fall, smashing around you with terrific force, but you manage to dodge these and reach your goal unscathed. Quickly you tear the satchel from your shoulder, prime the crystal explosive, and sprint back, counting the seconds with every step. Suddenly a terrific jolt throws you forward and a dull throbbing pain spreads across your back. A falling rock has clipped your shoulder blade and knocked you to the ground: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Desperation suppresses the pain and you scramble over the rampart with only one second to spare.</p>
<choice idref="sect301"><link-text>Turn to 301</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Cautiously you approach the edge of the pit and look down into its midnight depths. No light penetrates the blackness and no sounds can be heard in this seemingly bottomless abyss.</p>
- <p>Above you the Lorestones hang suspended in a ball of green flame, beyond reach from the ground but within a hand's breadth of the gantries which criss-cross above the pit.</p>
+ <p>Above you the Lorestones hang suspended in a ball of green flame, beyond reach from the ground but within a hand<ch.apos/>s breadth of the gantries which criss-cross above the pit.</p>
<choice idref="sect249">If you wish to climb a gantry and attempt to retrieve the Lorestones from above, <link-text>turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect160">If you wish to examine the crystal rods, <link-text>turn to 160</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect201">If you wish to search for a way of retrieving the Lorestones from below, <link-text>turn to 201</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Having made sure that your pack and other equipment are securely fastened, you take a long run-up and leap feet-first across the gap.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect154">If your total in now 0&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 154</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect154">If your total in now 0<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 154</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect215">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 215</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>I come from King Sarnac,</quote> says the officer, his voice full of urgency. <quote>I must find your Prince and request that he commit his reserves at once in support of our knights assaulting the bridge. Our spearmen are already engaged in a desperate attack at the orchard and the rest of our retainers have been used to support our cavalry advance on the right flank. We have but less than 100 men left to save our noblemen, who are being slaughtered at the bridge.</quote></p>
<p>You tell the officer where the Prince and his Palace Guard are fighting, of their victory, and of the desperate situation they now face. <quote>I understand,</quote> says the officer, sadly. <quote>I cannot expect the Prince to allow his reserves to be used when he needs them so urgently himself.</quote></p>
- <choice idref="sect49">If you wish to return and take command of the Prince's reserves, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If you wish to return and take command of the Prince<ch.apos/>s reserves, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect148">If you wish to help the Lencian officer gather reinforcements to support the knights at the bridge, <link-text>turn to 148</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With a splash, the Death Knight warrior appears, his massive frame filling the archway. He curses his clumsiness and snatches up his spear, but his curses turn to shouts of alarm when he sees you hiding beneath the bridge.</p>
<choice idref="sect139">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-surge and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 139</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect180">If you wish to attack this élite Drakkar soldier, <link-text>turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect316">If you wish to escape from beneath the bridge and run for the safety of the allies' camp, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect180">If you wish to attack this <ch.eacute/>lite Drakkar soldier, <link-text>turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect316">If you wish to escape from beneath the bridge and run for the safety of the allies<ch.apos/> camp, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You ride along an overgrown cart track that descends to the ford. As you draw level with the first log hut, your horse rears up and whinnies as if sensing danger, and you are forced to tighten your grip of the reins for fear of being thrown. As you regain control of your mount there is a sudden shout and a hail of arrows comes whistling towards you.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery and Animal Control, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect91">If your total is now 0&endash;1, <link-text>turn to 91</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect283">If it is 2&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 283</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect91">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>1, <link-text>turn to 91</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect283">If it is 2<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 283</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect153">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 153</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>109</title></meta>
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- <p>At point-blank range your arrow strikes the Drakkar leader's armour with lethal force; it punches through the thick metal plate which protects his chest and skewers his heart. As he crashes to the ground, the other warriors draw their swords and rush forward to avenge his death.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Élite Death Knights</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <p>At point-blank range your arrow strikes the Drakkar leader<ch.apos/>s armour with lethal force; it punches through the thick metal plate which protects his chest and skewers his heart. As he crashes to the ground, the other warriors draw their swords and rush forward to avenge his death.</p>
+ <combat><enemy><ch.Eacute/>lite Death Knights</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">38</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">45</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect162">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 162</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>110</title></meta>
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- <p>King Sarnac and a host of mounted knights block the road that leads to Blackshroud. They sit astride their warhorses, their armour dented and stained with the blood of the Baron's cavalry, all of whom they have slain in battle or put to flight. The Baron thunders towards them at breakneck speed, but the King and his knights remain grimly immobile, like a wall of tarnished steel. Slowly they lower their lances as the Baron speeds nearer and nearer. With a last defiant cry of anger, the Baron and his horse smash headlong into the line. There is a sickening screech of buckling metal and rearing horses, then the Baron reappears, hoisted into the air, impaled on the tip of King Sarnac's lance.</p>
+ <p>King Sarnac and a host of mounted knights block the road that leads to Blackshroud. They sit astride their warhorses, their armour dented and stained with the blood of the Baron<ch.apos/>s cavalry, all of whom they have slain in battle or put to flight. The Baron thunders towards them at breakneck speed, but the King and his knights remain grimly immobile, like a wall of tarnished steel. Slowly they lower their lances as the Baron speeds nearer and nearer. With a last defiant cry of anger, the Baron and his horse smash headlong into the line. There is a sickening screech of buckling metal and rearing horses, then the Baron reappears, hoisted into the air, impaled on the tip of King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s lance.</p>
<choice idref="sect300"><link-text>Turn to 300</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>111</title></meta>
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- <p>The captain smiles. Then he looks over your shoulder and nods to the owner. You hear a thin squeak followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your Kai senses scream a warning and you respond by flattening yourself to the table. A look of abject terror barely has time to register on the captain's face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.</p>
+ <p>The captain smiles. Then he looks over your shoulder and nods to the owner. You hear a thin squeak followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your Kai senses scream a warning and you respond by flattening yourself to the table. A look of abject terror barely has time to register on the captain<ch.apos/>s face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.</p>
<p><quote>Get him!</quote> screams the owner, and three stocky drinkers rush forward with short swords held ready to strike. The first attacker loses his sword and the hand that holds it. As he reels back, screaming, the others exchange a fearful glance and halt in their tracks.</p>
<choice idref="sect274">If you wish to advance and attack them, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect68">If you decide to try to escape from the log tavern, <link-text>turn to 68</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>113</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>Meet your doom, Eruan scum!</quote> he sneers, as he strides across the square, his fearsome axe raised to strike. You lift the Sommerswerd and level it at his head; the blade shimmers gold as the sunlight catches upon its tip and charges it with power. A flicker of doubt passes across the Baron's eyes, but he shrugs aside his fear and continues to advance. With a roar like a howling gale the blade of his axe is transformed into a mass of scarlet flame that reeks of sulphurous decay.</p>
+ <p><quote>Meet your doom, Eruan scum!</quote> he sneers, as he strides across the square, his fearsome axe raised to strike. You lift the Sommerswerd and level it at his head; the blade shimmers gold as the sunlight catches upon its tip and charges it with power. A flicker of doubt passes across the Baron<ch.apos/>s eyes, but he shrugs aside his fear and continues to advance. With a roar like a howling gale the blade of his axe is transformed into a mass of scarlet flame that reeks of sulphurous decay.</p>
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+ <description>
+ <line><ch.lsquot/>Meet your doom, Eruan scum!<ch.rsquot/> he sneers,</line>
+ <line>his fearsome axe raised to strike.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>Prince Graygor's voice rings out above the din of battle as he orders the Palace Guard to charge the pikemen. The ground shakes beneath the pounding of the horse's hooves as they gather speed, their pennons streaming from their levelled lances. The Drakkarim huddle shoulder to shoulder and nervously dig the butts of their pikes into the hillside to steady their shaky hands. The knights reach the hill. They thunder up the slope. A blaze of lightning hurtles from the top of the temple but it is mistimed: it crackles harmlessly over their heads and explodes behind them, hurling nothing but scorched earth into the sky. The Prince screams his battle-cry and the knights slam into the Drakkarim with a deafening roar. Men and metal howl in agony as the heavy horses break like a wave against the wall of pikes. You see a rider lifted out of his saddle on the point of a pike, and a ramp of black metal suddenly appears where a score of Drakkarim have been trampled into the ground. The Prince and a dozen of his bravest knights break through and gallop on towards the temple, but the Drakkarim quickly close ranks and seal the gap. The remaining Palace Guard are forced to a halt and engage the pikemen in fierce hand-to-hand combat.</p>
- <p>You reach the hill and leap over the steel-clad bodies that litter the slope. As you near the melee you see two Drakkarim rushing towards you from the side, their axes raised to hack you down. <quote>For Sommerlund!</quote> you cry, and turn to face their attack.</p>
+ <p>Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s voice rings out above the din of battle as he orders the Palace Guard to charge the pikemen. The ground shakes beneath the pounding of the horses<ch.apos/> hooves as they gather speed, their pennons streaming from their levelled lances. The Drakkarim huddle shoulder to shoulder and nervously dig the butts of their pikes into the hillside to steady their shaky hands. The knights reach the hill. They thunder up the slope. A blaze of lightning hurtles from the top of the temple but it is mistimed: it crackles harmlessly over their heads and explodes behind them, hurling nothing but scorched earth into the sky. The Prince screams his battle-cry and the knights slam into the Drakkarim with a deafening roar. Men and metal howl in agony as the heavy horses break like a wave against the wall of pikes. You see a rider lifted out of his saddle on the point of a pike, and a ramp of black metal suddenly appears where a score of Drakkarim have been trampled into the ground. The Prince and a dozen of his bravest knights break through and gallop on towards the temple, but the Drakkarim quickly close ranks and seal the gap. The remaining Palace Guard are forced to a halt and engage the pikemen in fierce hand-to-hand combat.</p>
+ <p>You reach the hill and leap over the steel-clad bodies that litter the slope. As you near the m<ch.ecirc/>l<ch.eacute/>e you see two Drakkarim rushing towards you from the side, their axes raised to hack you down. <quote>For Sommerlund!</quote> you cry, and turn to face their attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Drakkarim</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">22</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">32</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect297">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 297</link-text>.</choice>
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+ <line>A huge, sabre-toothed jackal with cream-coloured</line>
+ <line>skin regards them with disdain.</line>
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<p>The hoarse cries of soldiers and the blare of war trumpets announce preparations for an assault across the causeway. Armoured infantry gather in a spearhead formation and wait for the order to advance towards a wall of logs and earth, which has been thrown up to protect the vanguard troops dug in on the causeway itself. These warriors scuttle about behind their ramparts, holding arched wooden shields over their bent backs to protect them against the arrows raining down from the battlements. The iron gate stands less than fifty yards from their position, and this approach is heaped with the bodies of those who have fallen during previous assaults.</p>
- <p>You accompany Lord Adamas as he makes his way through the massed ranks of infantry and enters a trench which zig-zags towards the causeway. He stops at a log-lined hollow dug out of the trench wall and speaks with a captain who is lying there nursing a broken arm. The wounded officer hands him his leather satchel, and Adamas continues along the trench until he reaches the centre of the causeway. There you both take cover with the vanguard and peer through a slit in the log wall at the formidable entrance to Torgar.</p>
+ <p>You accompany Lord Adamas as he makes his way through the massed ranks of infantry and enters a trench which zigzags towards the causeway. He stops at a log-lined hollow dug out of the trench wall and speaks with a captain who is lying there nursing a broken arm. The wounded officer hands him his leather satchel, and Adamas continues along the trench until he reaches the centre of the causeway. There you both take cover with the vanguard and peer through a slit in the log wall at the formidable entrance to Torgar.</p>
<choice idref="sect78"><link-text>Turn to 78</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>When the horsemen catch sight of you they unsheathe their swords and bring their steeds to a halt. Their leader dismounts and approaches you with trepidation, his gleaming steel blade held ready in case of trickery. With nervous eyes he studies your travel-stained tunic while his men scour the surrounding hills.</p>
- <p><quote>What's your regiment, soldier?</quote> he demands gruffly. You return his strong stare and notice that he and his men are wearing red and grey surcoats embroidered with the emblem of an open hand. The only horsemen who wear this livery are the cavalry of Talestria.</p>
+ <p><quote>What<ch.apos/>s your regiment, soldier?</quote> he demands gruffly. You return his strong stare and notice that he and his men are wearing red and grey surcoats embroidered with the emblem of an open hand. The only horsemen who wear this livery are the cavalry of Talestria.</p>
<choice idref="sect82">If you wish to tell the officer that you are an Eruan Pathfinder, <link-text>turn to 82</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect339">If you decide to tell him that you are a Sommlending Kai Lord, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect151">If you choose not to answer him at all, <link-text>turn to 151</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Silently you move through the shallow sludge of water and mud, hidden by the bank of the ditch from the watchful eyes of the Drakkarim sentries. Beyond the ditch the ground rises to a low wall, which encircles a field of cultivated trees. It is an apple orchard and it is full of enemy soldiers, huddled around their campfires or asleep beneath the fruit-laden branches. Beyond the orchard lies an expanse of open grassland covered with tents and makeshift paddocks full of horses. Here then are Baron Shinzar's reinforcements&emdash;over 600 cavalry newly arrived from Blackshroud. You commit every detail to memory before leaving the ditch and making your way back stealthily to the allies' camp.</p>
- <p>The King and Prince Graygor praise the success of your scouting mission: the information you have gathered is of vital importance to their battle plans. The Prince senses that you are tired and orders his heralds to escort you back to his headquarters and prepare a comfortable bed for you. After the long day's march and the exertions of your scouting mission, you accept gratefully the chance of a good night's sleep.</p>
+ <p>Silently you move through the shallow sludge of water and mud, hidden by the bank of the ditch from the watchful eyes of the Drakkarim sentries. Beyond the ditch the ground rises to a low wall, which encircles a field of cultivated trees. It is an apple orchard and it is full of enemy soldiers, huddled around their campfires or asleep beneath the fruit-laden branches. Beyond the orchard lies an expanse of open grassland covered with tents and makeshift paddocks full of horses. Here then are Baron Shinzar<ch.apos/>s reinforcements<ch.emdash/>over 600 cavalry newly arrived from Blackshroud. You commit every detail to memory before leaving the ditch and making your way back stealthily to the allies<ch.apos/> camp.</p>
+ <p>The King and Prince Graygor praise the success of your scouting mission: the information you have gathered is of vital importance to their battle plans. The Prince senses that you are tired and orders his heralds to escort you back to his headquarters and prepare a comfortable bed for you. After the long day<ch.apos/>s march and the exertions of your scouting mission, you accept gratefully the chance of a good night<ch.apos/>s sleep.</p>
<choice idref="sect280"><link-text>Turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Baron Shinzar snarls an order and the Krorn pack moves towards you. They are not as tall as their leader but almost twice as broad, with arms like branches of a twisted tree that hang down below their knees. Awkwardly they shuffle on short bow legs, their gnarled skin shiny like knotted leather. A shiver runs down your spine as you recall what you have heard about these creatures&emdash;that they delight in eating their foes&emdash;but as they draw nearer you dismiss such thoughts and prepare for combat.</p>
+ <p>Baron Shinzar snarls an order and the Krorn pack moves towards you. They are not as tall as their leader but almost twice as broad, with arms like branches of a twisted tree that hang down below their knees. Awkwardly they shuffle on short bow legs, their gnarled skin shiny like knotted leather. A shiver runs down your spine as you recall what you have heard about these creatures<ch.emdash/>that they delight in eating their foes<ch.emdash/>but as they draw nearer you dismiss such thoughts and prepare for combat.</p>
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- <description>The Krorn pack shuffle towards you on short bow legs,<br />their gnarled skin shiny like knotted leather</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The Krorn pack shuffle towards you on short bow legs,</line>
+ <line>their gnarled skin shiny like knotted leather.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>A short distance from Lord Adamas's tent stands a wooden watchtower, constructed by his army engineers, which offers an unobstructed view of the causeway and the great gate of Torgar. As you reach the top of its rickety ladder and step on to the platform beside the Lord Constable, he recounts the events that have led to the siege of this city-fortress.</p>
+ <p>A short distance from Lord Adamas<ch.apos/>s tent stands a wooden watchtower, constructed by his army engineers, which offers an unobstructed view of the causeway and the great gate of Torgar. As you reach the top of its rickety ladder and step on to the platform beside the Lord Constable, he recounts the events that have led to the siege of this city-fortress.</p>
<p>Following his victory over the Ogians and the destruction of Xanar, Adamas led the allied armies of Bor, Talestria and Palmyrion along the Blackshroud Trail in pursuit of the shattered enemy. When they reached the Agna-kor-kuzim, the <quote>road of slaves</quote>, the army of Bor was detached and sent to assail Blackshroud from the east, while the bulk of the allied forces marched north towards Torgar. When Talestria was overrun in the early days of the war, thousands of her people were taken as slaves and imprisoned here in this fortress. Lord Adamas had sworn that one day he would free them and he was determined to fulfil his pledge.</p>
- <p>During the march north, a great battle was fought near the wastelands of Zuttezna, against two Giak armies led by Darklord Kraagenskûl and Darklord Chlanzor. Both were soundly defeated by the allies and sent back to Cragmantle to lick their wounds. Although victorious at Zuttezna, the allies had suffered heavy losses and Adamas feared they would be too weak to storm Torgar. He was too far from his homeland for reinforcements to reach him swiftly, and there was the growing threat that the Darklords would muster their troops in Tanoz and Mozgôar and attack again. Faced with this grave dilemma he decided to risk an assault on Torgar.</p>
+ <p>During the march north, a great battle was fought near the wastelands of Zuttezna, against two Giak armies led by Darklord Kraagensk<ch.ucirc/>l and Darklord Chlanzor. Both were soundly defeated by the allies and sent back to Cragmantle to lick their wounds. Although victorious at Zuttezna, the allies had suffered heavy losses and Adamas feared they would be too weak to storm Torgar. He was too far from his homeland for reinforcements to reach him swiftly, and there was the growing threat that the Darklords would muster their troops in Tanoz and Mozg<ch.ocirc/>ar and attack again. Faced with this grave dilemma he decided to risk an assault on Torgar.</p>
<p><quote>We have means to breach their iron gate,</quote> he says, staring purposefully at the great door of Torgar. <quote>The Elder Magi have given us a device that will reduce it to twisted scrap, and when we march through that portal and free our people, we shall have all the reinforcements we need.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect120"><link-text>Turn to 120</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>128</title></meta>
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- <p>The clasp that secures the amulet to the black chain around Tagazin's neck is a riveted link of iron. To break this link you must strike a blow that will destroy the rivet.</p>
+ <p>The clasp that secures the amulet to the black chain around Tagazin<ch.apos/>s neck is a riveted link of iron. To break this link you must strike a blow that will destroy the rivet.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If the weapon you are using is a dagger or a quarterstaff, deduct 3 from the number you have picked. If the weapon you are using is an axe or a mace, add 1 to the number. If you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 2 to the number.</p>
<choice idref="sect95">If your total is now 6 or less, <link-text>turn to 95</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect233">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 233</link-text>.</choice>
<p>You push open the tower door with your foot and a splash of morning sunlight illuminates the gloomy interior. Slowly the man raises his weather-browned face and a smile softens his craggy features as he recognizes the uniform you are wearing.</p>
<p><quote>Welcome, Pathfinder,</quote> he says, his thick Eruan accent echoing around the empty stone chamber. <quote>I am Halgar of Pirsi. Come and share my humble feast in celebration of our victory over the Drakkarim.</quote></p>
<p>He splits the roasted bird in two and tosses half to you. It tastes delicious. <quote>I saw you approaching,</quote> he says, wiping away the grease from his mouth with the back of a calloused hand, <quote>and I wagered you would stop to breakfast here. Where are you bound?</quote></p>
- <p>You hesitate to answer, but your basic Kai sixth sense tells you that this man is no trickster. <quote>I'm riding to Pirsi. I've orders to contact Sebb Jarel,</quote> you reply, hoping he will offer to tell you where the partisan leader may be found. Halgar narrows his sea-green eyes and strokes his chin thoughtfully.</p>
+ <p>You hesitate to answer, but your basic Kai sixth sense tells you that this man is no trickster. <quote>I<ch.apos/>m riding to Pirsi. I<ch.apos/>ve orders to contact Sebb Jarel,</quote> you reply, hoping he will offer to tell you where the partisan leader may be found. Halgar narrows his sea-green eyes and strokes his chin thoughtfully.</p>
<choice idref="sect331">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Invisibility, <link-text>turn to 331</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect267">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 267</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You draw an arrow and take aim at an archer just as he raises his bow to fire at you. Your shaft beats his: it buries itself in his chest and sends him spinning to the ground. Quickly you note that of the five men advancing towards you two are armed with bows.</p>
- <choice idref="sect344">If you have at least two arrows in your quiver and wish to fire at these men, <link-text>turn to 344</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect344">If you have at least two arrows in your Quiver and wish to fire at these men, <link-text>turn to 344</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect166">If you wish to try to escape by crossing the ford, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect251">If you decide to shoulder your bow and draw a hand weapon, <link-text>turn to 251</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>132</title></meta>
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- <p>The men glare at you uncertainly. <quote>If you've come here to kill me,</quote> says the pretender, <quote>you've come on a suicide mission.</quote></p>
+ <p>The men glare at you uncertainly. <quote>If you<ch.apos/>ve come here to kill me,</quote> says the pretender, <quote>you<ch.apos/>ve come on a suicide mission.</quote></p>
<p>Slowly the five rise to their feet and step away from the fire, their hands drifting casually towards the hilts of their swords. On a whispered cue they unsheathe their blades and attack you.</p>
<combat><enemy>Partisans</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">24</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect23">You can evade combat at any time; <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>134</title></meta>
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- <p>You dig your heels into the flanks of your horse but he reacts sluggishly: his senses have been dulled by the heady aroma of the flowers and he has barely enough strength to canter. A whirring sound fills your ears and instinctively you flatten yourself against the horse's neck as the sound grows louder. A bolas, three solid metal balls connected by strong cords tied together in the shape of a letter <quote>Y</quote>, skims your scalp and smashes into the base of the gorge. Frantically you urge your horse onwards, but he stumbles and his forelegs buckle beneath him. You are thrown forward and concussed as your head hits the ground: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>You dig your heels into the flanks of your horse but he reacts sluggishly: his senses have been dulled by the heady aroma of the flowers and he has barely enough strength to canter. A whirring sound fills your ears and instinctively you flatten yourself against the horse<ch.apos/>s neck as the sound grows louder. A bolas, three solid metal balls connected by strong cords tied together in the shape of a letter <quote>Y</quote>, skims your scalp and smashes into the base of the gorge. Frantically you urge your horse onwards, but he stumbles and his forelegs buckle beneath him. You are thrown forward and concussed as your head hits the ground: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect214">If you possess a Bullwhip, <link-text>turn to 214</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect327">If you do not have this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 327</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>As you climb nearer to the opening you hear a hissing sound off to your right. Instantly you freeze as you catch sight of a black serpent, its jaw open and its venomous fangs glinting in the gloom of a hollow. It is coiled upon a nest of eggs less than an arm's length from your face.</p>
+ <p>As you climb nearer to the opening you hear a hissing sound off to your right. Instantly you freeze as you catch sight of a black serpent, its jaw open and its venomous fangs glinting in the gloom of a hollow. It is coiled upon a nest of eggs less than an arm<ch.apos/>s length from your face.</p>
<choice idref="sect35">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, <link-text>turn to 35</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect235">If you wish to ignore the snake and continue your climb, <link-text>turn to 235</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect135">If you decide to retreat along the bore-hole and attempt to climb the chasm wall instead, <link-text>turn to 135</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It takes several minutes to pick the lock using your dagger, and in doing so you snap the tip off and ruin the blade: delete this weapon from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
- <p>The door opens on to a passageway lined with torches. Halfway along the left wall you see another door&emdash;a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach it and peer in through the grille.</p>
- <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>The door opens on to a passageway lined with torches. Halfway along the left wall you see another door<ch.emdash/>a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach it and peer in through the grille.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect114">If not, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The warrior stoops to snatch up the shimmering rod but the Prince leaps forward and kicks it from his grasp. His action costs him dearly, for when his foot touches the stave a blast of searing flame scorches his leg and hurls him backwards to the ground. You rush forward and block the warrior's attempt to scurry after his weapon. Cursing vilely, he snatches a dagger from his belt and launches himself at your throat.</p>
+ <p>The warrior stoops to snatch up the shimmering rod but the Prince leaps forward and kicks it from his grasp. His action costs him dearly, for when his foot touches the stave a blast of searing flame scorches his leg and hurls him backwards to the ground. You rush forward and block the warrior<ch.apos/>s attempt to scurry after his weapon. Cursing vilely, he snatches a dagger from his belt and launches himself at your throat.</p>
<combat><enemy>Ziran</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">25</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">33</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect56">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 56</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>That night you make camp in a stone hut. It is little better than a hovel but at least it provides shelter from the rain, which begins to fall shortly after dark and is still falling when you set off again at dawn. The dull grey hours pass uneventfully until the wooded shoreline gradually gives way to a wilderness of slime-laden mud flats and twisted, petrified trees. Here the current is weak and you are forced to row in order to make progress through the brown, scum-flecked water. Jarel sits at the prow, his wolfskin cloak drawn close around his shoulders to keep out the chill rain. He stares fixedly ahead as he guides you through the narrow channels that bisect this evil-smelling swamp. Twice you find yourselves caught in watery cul-de-sacs and have to retrace your course, but as the light begins to fade you catch sight of an island that promises firm mooring and a place to camp overnight.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect59">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 59</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect259">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 259</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect59">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 59</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect259">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 259</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>147</title></meta>
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- <p>With terrifying ease the Demonlord throws open the stone door, which splits asunder as it slams against the temple wall. You release your arrow and send it burrowing deep into the creature's chest. The Demonlord laughs mockingly and plucks the shaft from his body as if it were no more of an irritation than a tiny splinter. No blood oozes from the wound and the puncture seals itself quickly to leave no mark on the creamy skin of the supernatural creature.</p>
+ <p>With terrifying ease the Demonlord throws open the stone door, which splits asunder as it slams against the temple wall. You release your arrow and send it burrowing deep into the creature<ch.apos/>s chest. The Demonlord laughs mockingly and plucks the shaft from his body as if it were no more of an irritation than a tiny splinter. No blood oozes from the wound and the puncture seals itself quickly to leave no mark on the creamy skin of the supernatural creature.</p>
<p><quote>Surrender yourself, mortal!</quote> he commands. <quote>And I shall spare you the agonies of death.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect286">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 286</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect333">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 333</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Both you and the Lencian officer, whose name is Captain Prarg, ride back and forth, rallying the few soldiers left to support the hard-pressed knights locked in battle at the bridge. A motley company of crossbowmen, halberdiers, wounded men-at-arms, wagon drivers, cooks, heralds and battle-shocked pikemen are finally assembled, and they march forward with their shields raised and their weapons poised.</p>
- <p>On your left, the Prince's reserves respond to a signal from the hill and advance to support their leader. On your right, massed ranks of Lencian spearmen are locked in pitched combat the length of the orchard wall. As you near the bridge you encounter the bodies of those slain by the crackling rays of electric fire. The sight of their tortured forms, weapons fused in their lifeless hands, sends a wave of shock through your company. <quote>Forward men!</quote> shouts Captain Prarg. <quote>Raise your eyes and advance!</quote></p>
+ <p>On your left, the Prince<ch.apos/>s reserves respond to a signal from the hill and advance to support their leader. On your right, massed ranks of Lencian spearmen are locked in pitched combat the length of the orchard wall. As you near the bridge you encounter the bodies of those slain by the crackling rays of electric fire. The sight of their tortured forms, weapons fused in their lifeless hands, sends a wave of shock through your company. <quote>Forward men!</quote> shouts Captain Prarg. <quote>Raise your eyes and advance!</quote></p>
<p>The bridge looms out of the battle-smoke ahead and your men surge towards the macabre struggle taking place. The bodies of the dead lie six deep, covering the whole area of the approach and filling the ditch on either side. War-cries roar with harsh anger and the air is alive with the clangour of striking steel and the howl of violent death.</p>
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- <description>A Drakkarim Death Knight draws back his weapon<br />and prepares to strike at your neck</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>A Drakkarim Death Knight draws back his weapon</line>
+ <line>and prepares to strike at your neck.</line>
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- <p><quote>Charge!</quote> you shout, and the company pours across the bridge. Reinforced by fresh troops, the knights finally break through the barricade and into the streets beyond. The struggle grows ever more intense as the Drakkarim defenders throw themselves into the fray with total disregard for their lives. One such defender, an élite Drakkarim Death Knight, hacks his way through the leading pikemen and slays your horse with one terrible blow of his two-handed axe. As you fall, he draws back his weapon, its razor-sharp blade trailing scarlet spray, and prepares to strike at your neck.</p>
+ <p><quote>Charge!</quote> you shout, and the company pours across the bridge. Reinforced by fresh troops, the knights finally break through the barricade and into the streets beyond. The struggle grows ever more intense as the Drakkarim defenders throw themselves into the fray with total disregard for their lives. One such defender, an <ch.eacute/>lite Drakkarim Death Knight, hacks his way through the leading pikemen and slays your horse with one terrible blow of his two-handed axe. As you fall, he draws back his weapon, its razor-sharp blade trailing scarlet spray, and prepares to strike at your neck.</p>
<combat><enemy>Death Knight</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">24</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Owing to his state of battle-frenzy, your enemy is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect206">If you win the combat <link-text>turn to 206</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>151</title></meta>
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- <p>The officer shrugs his shoulders and climbs back on to his horse. <quote>He's probably an outlaw or a deserter from the Eruan army,</quote> he says to his men. <quote>Either way we must ride on; we've wasted too much time here already.</quote></p>
+ <p>The officer shrugs his shoulders and climbs back on to his horse. <quote>He<ch.apos/>s probably an outlaw or a deserter from the Eruan army,</quote> he says to his men. <quote>Either way we must ride on; we<ch.apos/>ve wasted too much time here already.</quote></p>
<p>He spurs his horse forward and you are forced to leap aside as the riders surge across the bridge and disappear along the road that leads to the Moggador Forest.</p>
<choice idref="sect179"><link-text>Turn to 179</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The captain nods to the owner. You hear a click followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your senses scream a warning and you respond by hurling yourself on to the floor. A look of terror barely has time to register on the captain's face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.</p>
+ <p>The captain nods to the owner. You hear a click followed by a rush of air as the crossbow bolt hurtles towards your back. Your senses scream a warning and you respond by hurling yourself on to the floor. A look of terror barely has time to register on the captain<ch.apos/>s face before the speeding missile embeds itself between his startled eyes.</p>
<p><quote>Get him!</quote> shouts the owner, and three stocky drinkers rush forward with short swords held ready to strike. The first attacker loses his sword and the hand that holds it. As he reels back, screaming, the others exchange a fearful glance and halt in their tracks.</p>
<choice idref="sect274">If you wish to advance and attack them, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect68">If you wish to try to escape from the log tavern, <link-text>turn to 68</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The arrows screech past on all sides but your lightning reactions save you and your mount from their merciless bite. You dig in your heels, urging your horse on towards the ford, but as you are about to enter the shallows an arrow buries itself deep in your horse's neck. He shrieks in pain and crashes to his knees, hurling you into the river. You gulp a mouthful of the icy water and struggle to your feet, coughing and cursing, just in time to see your ambushers pour out of the nearest hut and advance towards you. Some are reloading their bows as they run.</p>
+ <p>The arrows screech past on all sides but your lightning reactions save you and your mount from their merciless bite. You dig in your heels, urging your horse on towards the ford, but as you are about to enter the shallows an arrow buries itself deep in your horse<ch.apos/>s neck. He shrieks in pain and crashes to his knees, hurling you into the river. You gulp a mouthful of the icy water and struggle to your feet, coughing and cursing, just in time to see your ambushers pour out of the nearest hut and advance towards you. Some are reloading their bows as they run.</p>
<choice idref="sect131">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 131</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect166">If you wish to try to escape by wading across the ford, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect251">If you wish to draw a hand weapon and prepare for combat, <link-text>turn to 251</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You reach a square near the centre of the town where a unit of enemy reserves are gathered, awaiting the order to join the battle. They are Krorn&emdash;hideous-looking creatures from the Moggador and Akamazim forests. They are approached by a swarthy giant of a man, with a short black beard and shiny bald head, who brandishes a massive war-axe fashioned from a fiery red metal. The axe must weigh more that its wielder but he waves it above his head as if it were no heavier than a stick of wood. Judging from his features and from what you have heard during your travels through Eru, this warrior is Baron Shinzar&emdash;the enemy commander.</p>
+ <p>You reach a square near the centre of the town where a unit of enemy reserves are gathered, awaiting the order to join the battle. They are Krorn<ch.emdash/>hideous-looking creatures from the Moggador and Akamazim forests. They are approached by a swarthy giant of a man, with a short black beard and shiny bald head, who brandishes a massive war-axe fashioned from a fiery red metal. The axe must weigh more that its wielder but he waves it above his head as if it were no heavier than a stick of wood. Judging from his features and from what you have heard during your travels through Eru, this warrior is Baron Shinzar<ch.emdash/>the enemy commander.</p>
<choice idref="sect96">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect73">If not, <link-text>turn to 73</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>159</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>Just as I thought,</quote> says the sergeant, anger in his voice. <quote>This is Halgar's whip. And judging by these bloodstains I'd wager he didn't part with it gladly.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Just as I thought,</quote> says the sergeant, anger in his voice. <quote>This is Halgar<ch.apos/>s whip. And judging by these bloodstains I<ch.apos/>d wager he didn<ch.apos/>t part with it gladly.</quote></p>
<p>On hearing this, the other partisans reach for their swords and you catch the glint of murder in their eyes. You begin to explain but they refuse to listen. Instead they unsheathe their blades and encircle you slowly. (Delete the Bullwhip from your list of Special Items.)</p>
<choice idref="sect39">If you wish to evade combat, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect118">If you wish to stand your ground and fight them, <link-text>turn to 118</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The Prince's battle-cry rings out and his knights slam into the Drakkarim to break like a wave against their wall of pikes. The Prince and a small group of his stoutest guardsmen break through and gallop on towards the temple whilst the remaining knights engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat. The Prince and his group reach the temple and you see them dismount and enter the ruins. Such bravery stirs your admiration, for they know the deadly danger that lurks there, yet they confront it unflinchingly.</p>
+ <p>The Prince<ch.apos/>s battle-cry rings out and his knights slam into the Drakkarim to break like a wave against their wall of pikes. The Prince and a small group of his stoutest guardsmen break through and gallop on towards the temple whilst the remaining knights engage in fierce hand-to-hand combat. The Prince and his group reach the temple and you see them dismount and enter the ruins. Such bravery stirs your admiration, for they know the deadly danger that lurks there, yet they confront it unflinchingly.</p>
<choice idref="sect137"><link-text>Turn to 137</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You muster all your willpower and strength to drag yourself from under your dead horse and, after clawing the muck from your eyes, you crawl along the ditch. Just ahead you see a Palace Guard in a similar predicament to yourself. However, not only is he pinned beneath his dead mount, but his head is buried in the mud and he is slowly suffocating to death. He is thrashing his arms wildly in desperation.</p>
<choice idref="sect79">If you wish to save his life by pulling him out from beneath his horse, <link-text>turn to 79</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect247">If you prefer to ignore his plight and look instead for a new horse, <link-text>turn to 247</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect115">If you decide to climb out of the ditch and follow the Prince's attack on foot, <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect115">If you decide to climb out of the ditch and follow the Prince<ch.apos/>s attack on foot, <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>169</title></meta>
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- <p>The water around the boat is stained a sickly green with the blood of the Ciquali that you have slain. However, two of the creatures have survived your murderous counter-attack and have slunk beneath the bow. Suddenly there is a loud crack as a sharpened wooden stake rips through the timbers close by your feet, and a fountain of water gushes from the hole. The boat tilts violently and both you and Jarel are pitched headlong into the murky river.</p>
+ <p>The water around the boat is stained a sickly green with the blood of the Ciquali that you have slain. However, two of the creatures have survived your murderous counterattack and have slunk beneath the bow. Suddenly there is a loud crack as a sharpened wooden stake rips through the timbers close by your feet, and a fountain of water gushes from the hole. The boat tilts violently and both you and Jarel are pitched headlong into the murky river.</p>
<p>With the bloodstained water stinging your eyes, you strike out blindly in the hope of reaching the bank before you fall foul of your attackers. Cold and shaken, you eventually reach the south bank and drag yourself on to the muddy shore.</p>
<choice idref="sect226"><link-text>Turn to 226</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>The scaly Gorodon lumbers towards you</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The scaly Gorodon lumbers towards you.</line>
+ </description>
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<combat><enemy>Gorodon</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">29</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <p>Halve any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> losses you sustain during this combat as half of the creature's attacks are directed at Jarel.</p>
+ <p>Halve any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> losses you sustain during this combat as half of the creature<ch.apos/>s attacks are directed at Jarel.</p>
<choice idref="sect217">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 217</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>After an hour in the saddle you arrive at the river at a point where a wide stone bridge spans its murky waters. A fire-blackened watchtower and a roofless stone hut stand at the approach to the bridge. You notice a faint wisp of wood smoke rising from the top of the tower and a saddled horse grazing close by at the river's edge.</p>
+ <p>After an hour in the saddle you arrive at the river at a point where a wide stone bridge spans its murky waters. A fire-blackened watchtower and a roofless stone hut stand at the approach to the bridge. You notice a faint wisp of wood smoke rising from the top of the tower and a saddled horse grazing close by at the river<ch.apos/>s edge.</p>
<choice idref="sect232">If you wish to stop and investigate the watchtower, <link-text>turn to 232</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect75">If you prefer to cross the bridge and continue, <link-text>turn to 75</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>178</title></meta>
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- <p>Your blow is strong and deadly accurate. It lays open the wolf's chest and cleaves its heart in two, sending the beast crashing into the dense undergrowth amid the spray of its own foul blood.</p>
+ <p>Your blow is strong and deadly accurate. It lays open the wolf<ch.apos/>s chest and cleaves its heart in two, sending the beast crashing into the dense undergrowth amid the spray of its own foul blood.</p>
<p>Breathless with exertion and fearful of what may still be lurking unseen in the shadows, you gather up your equipment and follow Jarel. He is anxious to get away from the dead wolves before the smell of their blood attracts more of their kind, or worse.</p>
<choice idref="sect282"><link-text>Turn to 282</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The road winds upwards through the arid hills until it reaches a ridge of yellow rock. You climb to the crest of the ridge and catch your first awe-inspiring glimpse of Torgar.</p>
- <p>The walls of this grim city-fortress stand upon the brink of a ravine cut deep by centuries of rushing water. A natural causeway of stone spans the dark chasm and provides the only means of approaching Torgar from the south. It has an enviable position and its defences seem impregnable. It commands the only road into the barren land of Ghatan, and any who dare travel that road must pass over the causeway and through the city's great iron gate.</p>
+ <p>The walls of this grim city-fortress stand upon the brink of a ravine cut deep by centuries of rushing water. A natural causeway of stone spans the dark chasm and provides the only means of approaching Torgar from the south. It has an enviable position and its defences seem impregnable. It commands the only road into the barren land of Ghatan, and any who dare travel that road must pass over the causeway and through the city<ch.apos/>s great iron gate.</p>
<p>In the past there have been few who would venture willingly to Torgar, but now the causeway and its approaches swarm with such men. They are the soldiers of Talestria and Palmyrion, and they have come with their engines of war to lay siege to this grim Drakkar fortress.</p>
- <p>Less than a mile from the ridge stands a cluster of tents, perched on top of a hillock which overlooks the siege-works. As you approach them a group of knights appears from the largest tent and command you to halt. One of them, an officer, recognizes the uniform you wear and bids you enter the tent to meet his commander. All of the knights are armed and you decide it prudent not to refuse the officer's request.</p>
- <choice idref="sect45">If you have ever visited the land of Talestria in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 45</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>Less than a mile from the ridge stands a cluster of tents, perched on top of a hillock which overlooks the siege-works. As you approach them a group of knights appears from the largest tent and command you to halt. One of them, an officer, recognizes the uniform you wear and bids you enter the tent to meet his commander. All of the knights are armed and you decide it prudent not to refuse the officer<ch.apos/>s request.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect45">If you have ever visited the land of Talestria in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 45</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect346">If not, <link-text>turn to 346</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>180</title></meta>
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- <p>You leap from the shadows and aim a mighty blow at the Death Knight's head. But in spite of the speed of your attack and the encumbrance of his heavy armour, the warrior manages to turn aside your blow with the tip of his spear.</p>
+ <p>You leap from the shadows and aim a mighty blow at the Death Knight<ch.apos/>s head. But in spite of the speed of your attack and the encumbrance of his heavy armour, the warrior manages to turn aside your blow with the tip of his spear.</p>
<combat><enemy>Death Knight</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">24</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>The warrior is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect316">If you win the fight in two rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 316</link-text>.</choice>
<p>The track consists of ancient paving blocks mostly overgrown with moss, but occasionally you hear the sound of a distant hoofbeat striking upon an exposed slab of stone. You follow the trail and are soon engulfed by darkness. Only the sound of forest owls and the flutter of bats can be heard as you make your way slowly through the inky black forest.</p>
<p>You have been walking less than an hour when you arrive at a stone bridge. The stream it once crossed has long since dried up, and the empty watercourse is blanketed with dead leaves. You are now very tired and in need of food and rest.</p>
<choice idref="sect204">If you wish to stop and rest here at the bridge, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect37">If you decide to forego rest and continue along the track, <link-text>turn to 37</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect37">If you decide to forgo rest and continue along the track, <link-text>turn to 37</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You land with a splash and roll into the ditch to avoid being trampled by the following horses. After clawing the muck from your eyes, you crawl along the channel. A short distance ahead of you a knight is pinned beneath his dead horse. He is flailing his arms wildly and you can see that his head is trapped beneath the mud and he is slowly drowning.</p>
<choice idref="sect79">If you wish to save his life by pulling him out from beneath his horse, <link-text>turn to 79</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect334">If you choose to ignore his plight, you can remount your own horse; <link-text>turn to 334</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect115">Or you can follow the Prince's attack on foot; <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect115">Or you can follow the Prince<ch.apos/>s attack on foot; <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>At your approach, one of the partisan horsemen points at the Bullwhip fastened to your backpack and says something to his sergeant.</p>
- <p><quote>That's a fine whip you have there, Pathfinder,</quote> says the sergeant, as you bring your horse to a halt. <quote>I admire good craftsmanship. Would you mind if I examined it more closely?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>That<ch.apos/>s a fine whip you have there, Pathfinder,</quote> says the sergeant, as you bring your horse to a halt. <quote>I admire good craftsmanship. Would you mind if I examined it more closely?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect302">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Divination and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 302</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect159">If you wish to show the sergeant your Bullwhip, <link-text>turn to 159</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect198">If you refuse to let him examine it, <link-text>turn to 198</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>187</title></meta>
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- <p>You unsheathe a hand weapon and crouch in readiness to receive the creature's attack. It howls, almost with glee, as it anticipates sinking its great yellow fangs into your unprotected throat.</p>
+ <p>You unsheathe a hand weapon and crouch in readiness to receive the creature<ch.apos/>s attack. It howls, almost with glee, as it anticipates sinking its great yellow fangs into your unprotected throat.</p>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
- <description>The Taintor Wolf howls as it anticipates sinking its<br />great yellow fangs into your unprotected throat</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The Taintor Wolf howls as it anticipates sinking its</line>
+ <line>great yellow fangs into your unprotected throat.</line>
+ </description>
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<combat><enemy>Taintor Wolf</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">27</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">49</enemy-attribute></combat>
- <choice idref="sect202">If you win and the fight last for four rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 202</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect202">If you win and the fight lasts for four rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 202</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect234">If the fight lasts longer than four rounds, do not continue but instead <link-text>turn to 234</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>188</title></meta>
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- <p>Mustering your strength and your psychic defences, you concentrate on repelling Roark's attack. Immediately, the icy chill that threatens to freeze your heart begins to thaw, and you feel warmth flowing along your arm towards the iron amulet clenched in your fist. Suddenly Roark screams with pain and collapses&emdash;he has fallen victim to his own attack. You have reversed the flow of energy and stopped his heart.</p>
- <p>Using this energy, you turn to confront Tagazin. He shudders as your psychic commands rob him of his supernatural strength. His body becomes pale, almost transparent, and wisps of smoke curl from his skin as if his body were slowly evaporating. He retreats towards the centre of the temple and leaps on to the marble block. There is a chilling howl and suddenly the shadowy chamber is flooded with blinding light. Thunder booms and the walls shake. Terrified, Roark's followers flee through the shattered doors and scramble up the stairs. Crackling bolts of white lightning leap from the block to tear chunks of rock from the temple walls, and the air seethes with a cloying stench that threatens to suffocate you. With terror in your heart you bound up the steps and escape as the defeated spirit of the Demonlord vents its spite in the chamber below.</p>
+ <p>Mustering your strength and your psychic defences, you concentrate on repelling Roark<ch.apos/>s attack. Immediately, the icy chill that threatens to freeze your heart begins to thaw, and you feel warmth flowing along your arm towards the iron amulet clenched in your fist. Suddenly Roark screams with pain and collapses<ch.emdash/>he has fallen victim to his own attack. You have reversed the flow of energy and stopped his heart.</p>
+ <p>Using this energy, you turn to confront Tagazin. He shudders as your psychic commands rob him of his supernatural strength. His body becomes pale, almost transparent, and wisps of smoke curl from his skin as if his body were slowly evaporating. He retreats towards the centre of the temple and leaps on to the marble block. There is a chilling howl and suddenly the shadowy chamber is flooded with blinding light. Thunder booms and the walls shake. Terrified, Roark<ch.apos/>s followers flee through the shattered doors and scramble up the stairs. Crackling bolts of white lightning leap from the block to tear chunks of rock from the temple walls, and the air seethes with a cloying stench that threatens to suffocate you. With terror in your heart you bound up the steps and escape as the defeated spirit of the Demonlord vents its spite in the chamber below.</p>
<choice idref="sect341"><link-text>Turn to 341</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You are lucky that the arrows that pierced your back were neither barbed nor tipped with poison. You grit your teeth, muster your remaining strength and stagger to your feet.</p>
- <p>Fifty yards from the allies' picket line you see two Lencian men-at-arms moving towards you with their swords drawn. <quote>Give the password!</quote> they command. <quote>Give the password or perish!</quote></p>
+ <p>Fifty yards from the allies<ch.apos/> picket line you see two Lencian men-at-arms moving towards you with their swords drawn. <quote>Give the password!</quote> they command. <quote>Give the password or perish!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect63">If you wish to answer, <quote>Shortsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect227">If you wish to answer, <quote>Broadsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 227</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect347">If you wish to answer, <quote>Longsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>193</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>Imposter!</quote> bellows the captain, and lunges forward to grab you by the throat. But you sidestep his attack deftly and strike a blow to his temple with the heel of your palm that renders him unconscious in an instant.</p>
- <p><quote>Fire!</quote> shouts a bull-necked Pirsian, and you throw yourself to the ground. A deafening roar reverberates through the town as the men discharge their unwieldy pistols, but the lead shot passes harmlessly over your head and buries itself in the tavern door. The noise stirs a hornet's nest of activity as the townsfolk arm themselves and rush into the street to investigate the commotion. The situation looks desperate, but you can see a chance to escape and you take it. The pistols created a huge cloud of white smoke and under cover of this acrid cloud you scurry down an alley beside the log tavern and leap headlong into the foliage and trees beyond.</p>
+ <p><quote>Impostor!</quote> bellows the captain, and lunges forward to grab you by the throat. But you sidestep his attack deftly and strike a blow to his temple with the heel of your palm that renders him unconscious in an instant.</p>
+ <p><quote>Fire!</quote> shouts a bull-necked Pirsian, and you throw yourself to the ground. A deafening roar reverberates through the town as the men discharge their unwieldy pistols, but the lead shot passes harmlessly over your head and buries itself in the tavern door. The noise stirs a hornets<ch.apos/> nest of activity as the townsfolk arm themselves and rush into the street to investigate the commotion. The situation looks desperate, but you can see a chance to escape and you take it. The pistols created a huge cloud of white smoke and under cover of this acrid cloud you scurry down an alley beside the log tavern and leap headlong into the foliage and trees beyond.</p>
<p>With the angry shouts of the villagers rippling through the forest, you curse your ill luck as you escape into the darkness.</p>
<choice idref="sect250"><link-text>Turn to 250</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>194</title></meta>
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- <p>You recognize the language being spoken by the owners of the harsh voices&emdash;it is Krorn. A shiver runs down your spine when you recall what you have heard about the evil creatures who speak this tongue, how they delight in cruelty and love nothing better than to devour human flesh. It would be wise to avoid them, but in order to reach the ford you have to pass close by the bushes. From what little you can hear of their conversation, they are arguing over some fish they have caught. As you creep nearer you pray that their argument will keep them distracted long enough for you to reach the river unseen.</p>
+ <p>You recognize the language being spoken by the owners of the harsh voices<ch.emdash/>it is Krorn. A shiver runs down your spine when you recall what you have heard about the evil creatures who speak this tongue, how they delight in cruelty and love nothing better than to devour human flesh. It would be wise to avoid them, but in order to reach the ford you have to pass close by the bushes. From what little you can hear of their conversation, they are arguing over some fish they have caught. As you creep nearer you pray that their argument will keep them distracted long enough for you to reach the river unseen.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have completed the Lore-circle of Solaris, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect67">If your total is now 6 or less, <link-text>turn to 67</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect335">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 335</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>197</title></meta>
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- <p>You mount your horse and set off towards King Sarnac's headquarters at a gallop. On your ride you pass the survivors of the regiment who were blasted at the bridge. Deeply shocked they stand in groups or cower on the ground like frightened animals. The horror on their faces and the sound of their whimpering sickens your heart.</p>
- <p>As you cross the road and climb towards the King's tent, a Lencian cavalry officer comes riding down the hill towards you. He seems to recognize you and he calls for you to stop.</p>
+ <p>You mount your horse and set off towards King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s headquarters at a gallop. On your ride you pass the survivors of the regiment who were blasted at the bridge. Deeply shocked they stand in groups or cower on the ground like frightened animals. The horror on their faces and the sound of their whimpering sickens your heart.</p>
+ <p>As you cross the road and climb towards the King<ch.apos/>s tent, a Lencian cavalry officer comes riding down the hill towards you. He seems to recognize you and he calls for you to stop.</p>
<choice idref="sect105">If you wish to bring your horse to a halt and find out what he wants, <link-text>turn to 105</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect21">If you choose to ignore his signal and continue your ride to King Sarnac's headquarters, <link-text>turn to 21</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect21">If you choose to ignore his signal and continue your ride to King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s headquarters, <link-text>turn to 21</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>198</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>Pah!</quote> spits the sergeant, accusingly. <quote>Just as I thought. That's Halgar's whip you have&emdash;there's no other like it. I'd wager he didn't part with it gladly.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Pah!</quote> spits the sergeant, accusingly. <quote>Just as I thought. That<ch.apos/>s Halgar<ch.apos/>s whip you have<ch.emdash/>there<ch.apos/>s no other like it. I<ch.apos/>d wager he didn<ch.apos/>t part with it gladly.</quote></p>
<p>On hearing this, the others reach for their swords and you catch the unmistakable glint of murder in their eyes. You begin to explain but they refuse to listen. Instead they unsheathe their blades and begin to encircle you.</p>
<choice idref="sect39">If you wish to evade combat, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect118">If you wish to stand and fight them, <link-text>turn to 118</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Behind the black door lies a vast temple lit by a ghastly green glow, which radiates from columns of crystal that rise from the floor and ascend into the dark reaches above. Near the centre of the room sits a giant block of sculptured marble and around it stands a group of hooded men, their faces hidden behind hideous masks of glass. The dismal sound of their chanting fills the chamber and, as their leader steps forward and removes his mask, so their voices rise in pitch and fervour.</p>
- <choice idref="sect104">If you have travelled the Stornlands of Central Magnamund in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 104</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect104">If you have travelled the Stornlands of Central Magnamund in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 104</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect263">If you have never been to the Stornlands, <link-text>turn to 263</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Quickly you step away from the dead wolf and steel yourself as Jarel cries a warning: <quote>There's another one!</quote></p>
- <p>There is a brief flash of feral eyes then the great hound charges out of the darkness and flings itself at your companion's chest. Jarel sidesteps and ducks, and the howling wolf meets with a swift death as Jarel's sword slices upwards and opens its heart.</p>
+ <p>Quickly you step away from the dead wolf and steel yourself as Jarel cries a warning: <quote>There<ch.apos/>s another one!</quote></p>
+ <p>There is a brief flash of feral eyes then the great hound charges out of the darkness and flings itself at your companion<ch.apos/>s chest. Jarel sidesteps and ducks, and the howling wolf meets with a swift death as Jarel<ch.apos/>s sword slices upwards and opens its heart.</p>
<p>Breathless and blood-splattered, you gather up your equipment and hurry deeper into the forest before the smell of the dead wolves attracts more of their kind, or worse.</p>
<choice idref="sect282"><link-text>Turn to 282</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Despite the agony of your wounds you rise to your feet and stagger on towards the allies' camp. The arrows tear open your wounds with every jolting step you take and the terrible pain is too much to bear. With consciousness fading, you drop to your knees. The only hope you have of surviving is if you can wrench the arrows free.</p>
+ <p>Despite the agony of your wounds you rise to your feet and stagger on towards the allies<ch.apos/> camp. The arrows tear open your wounds with every jolting step you take and the terrible pain is too much to bear. With consciousness fading, you drop to your knees. The only hope you have of surviving is if you can wrench the arrows free.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Curing, deduct 3 from the number you have picked. The remaining number equals the number of additional <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points you lose as a result of pulling the arrows from your back.</p>
<choice idref="sect190">If you survive the trauma of this action, <link-text>turn to 190</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>The man curses as he pulls free his studded<br />leather Bullwhip and lashes out</description>
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+ <line>The man curses as he pulls free his studded</line>
+ <line>leather Bullwhip and lashes out.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>Using your innate Kai skill of healing, you tend to the Prince's wounded leg and he soon stirs to consciousness. The Palace Guard have captured the hill and their banner flutters overhead proudly proclaiming their victory and inspiring the Lencians who are fighting at the bridge.</p>
+ <p>Using your innate Kai skill of healing, you tend to the Prince<ch.apos/>s wounded leg and he soon stirs to consciousness. The Palace Guard have captured the hill and their banner flutters overhead proudly proclaiming their victory and inspiring the Lencians who are fighting at the bridge.</p>
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- <p>The Prince orders that a signal be sent to his reserves, instructing them to advance without delay, for the enemy are rallying to counter-attack. Tensely you watch as a mass of leather-clad Hammerlanders, supported by a regiment of grim-faced Brigandi, advance up the hill. The Palace Guard link their shields and prepare to welcome the enemy with sharpened steel. Onward they come, their banners held high, their war-horns filling the air with a noisy clangour. They surge forward and with a yell the front rank slams into the shield-wall. Sword blades fly, striking sparks and drawing blood. Axes and maces fall with crushing blows. A knight falls dead at your side and his slayer hurls himself through the gap. He scrambles to his feet and attacks you with his reddened blade.</p>
+ <p>The Prince orders that a signal be sent to his reserves, instructing them to advance without delay, for the enemy are rallying to counterattack. Tensely you watch as a mass of leather-clad Hammerlanders, supported by a regiment of grim-faced Brigandi, advance up the hill. The Palace Guard link their shields and prepare to welcome the enemy with sharpened steel. Onward they come, their banners held high, their war-horns filling the air with a noisy clangour. They surge forward and with a yell the front rank slams into the shield-wall. Sword blades fly, striking sparks and drawing blood. Axes and maces fall with crushing blows. A knight falls dead at your side and his slayer hurls himself through the gap. He scrambles to his feet and attacks you with his reddened blade.</p>
<combat><enemy>Hammerlander</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">24</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">31</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>Owing to his state of battle-frenzy the Hammerlander is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect87">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 87</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Lord Adamas opens his hand and the coin shows <quote>tails</quote>&emdash;you have guessed correctly. <quote>Very well,</quote> he says, unbuckling his cumbersome sword belt and shouldering the satchel which contains the crystal explosive. <quote>Wish me luck!</quote></p>
+ <p>Lord Adamas opens his hand and the coin shows <quote>tails</quote><ch.emdash/>you have guessed correctly. <quote>Very well,</quote> he says, unbuckling his cumbersome sword belt and shouldering the satchel which contains the crystal explosive. <quote>Wish me luck!</quote></p>
<p>He orders the vanguard to provide covering fire with their crossbows, then he clambers over the rampart and sprints towards the Torgar gate.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <choice idref="sect221">If the number you have picked is 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 221</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect32">If it is 5&endash;9, <link-text>turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect221">If the number you have picked is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 221</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect32">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>High above, crouched in their hiding places around the rim of the gorge, a company of partisans watches you succumb to the aroma of the flowers. When they are sure that you are unconscious, their sergeant leaves his position and descends by rope into the gorge, his nose and mouth covered by a pad of Golta leaves to counter the intoxicating scent. He had intended to bundle you on to your horse and lead you from the gorge to where the mountain air would revive you, but on reaching your body his suspicions are aroused. The ring and uniform you wear indicate that you are a Pathfinder with a message from Prince Graygor, but the weapons you carry, and your fair hair and Northland features are not those of an élite Eruan soldier. He rolls you over on to your stomach and is horrified to discover Halgar's Bullwhip tied to your backpack, its copper-studded coils stained with his blood. He knows that Halgar would never have parted willingly with the weapon, for it had made him as respected a fighter as his brother, Sebb Jarel. Anger, fuelled by shock, stirs the sergeant to a fit of rage. He is convinced that you are a Drakkar, an assassin sent by Baron Shinzar to murder the brothers Jarel. With a cry of anguish he unsheathes his sword and delivers a fateful blow that commits you to everlasting sleep.</p>
+ <p>High above, crouched in their hiding places around the rim of the gorge, a company of partisans watches you succumb to the aroma of the flowers. When they are sure that you are unconscious, their sergeant leaves his position and descends by rope into the gorge, his nose and mouth covered by a pad of Golta leaves to counter the intoxicating scent. He had intended to bundle you on to your horse and lead you from the gorge to where the mountain air would revive you, but on reaching your body his suspicions are aroused. The ring and uniform you wear indicate that you are a Pathfinder with a message from Prince Graygor, but the weapons you carry, and your fair hair and Northland features are not those of an <ch.eacute/>lite Eruan soldier. He rolls you over on to your stomach and is horrified to discover Halgar<ch.apos/>s Bullwhip tied to your backpack, its copper-studded coils stained with his blood. He knows that Halgar would never have parted willingly with the weapon, for it had made him as respected a fighter as his brother, Sebb Jarel. Anger, fuelled by shock, stirs the sergeant to a fit of rage. He is convinced that you are a Drakkar, an assassin sent by Baron Shinzar to murder the brothers Jarel. With a cry of anguish he unsheathes his sword and delivers a fateful blow that commits you to everlasting sleep.</p>
<choice>Your life and your quest end here.</choice>
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- <p>After hearing who you are and why you are here, the men look at each other and shake their heads in disbelief. Even the sight of the Prince's signet ring does not change their minds. <quote>You would have our leader take you to Torgar?</quote> says one, sceptically. <quote>You'd have him walk into a trap more likely. These tales you tell of quests and stones of power, they're 'bout as true as the uniform you wear. They all ring of deception and trickery!</quote></p>
+ <p>After hearing who you are and why you are here, the men look at each other and shake their heads in disbelief. Even the sight of the Prince<ch.apos/>s signet ring does not change their minds. <quote>You would have our leader take you to Torgar?</quote> says one, sceptically. <quote>You<ch.apos/>d have him walk into a trap more likely. These tales you tell of quests and stones of power, they<ch.apos/>re <ch.apos/>bout as true as the uniform you wear. They all ring of deception and trickery!</quote></p>
<p>Slowly the five rise to their feet and step away from the fire, their hands drifting casually towards the hilts of their swords. On a whispered cue they unsheathe their blades and attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Partisans</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">24</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">36</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect23">You can evade combat at any time; <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The grisly reptile writhes and twists until, with a final tremor, it ceases its convulsions and settles into the mud. Like a hunter eager to claim a trophy, Jarel climbs astride the dead Gorodon and hacks free the two horns which protrude from its skull.</p>
- <p><quote>There are potion-makers in Humbold who'll pay a grand price for these,</quote> he says, wiping his blade on the body of the dead beast. He pockets one and offers the other horn to you.</p>
+ <p><quote>There are potion-makers in Humbold who<ch.apos/>ll pay a grand price for these,</quote> he says, wiping his blade on the body of the dead beast. He pockets one and offers the other horn to you.</p>
<p>If you wish to keep this Gorodon Horn, mark it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item which you keep strapped to your backpack.</p>
<choice idref="sect144">To continue, <link-text>turn to 144</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Each player must stake 12 Lune (3 Gold Crowns) per throw of the dice, and this money is bet 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 in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. Now pick two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a> for yourself. If your total is greater than the other players you win 24 Lune. If either of the other players beats your score, you lose your stake (12 Lune or 3 Gold Crowns).</p>
<p>You may leave the game at any time, but you must stop playing if you gamble away all your money and cannot place your stake.</p>
- <choice idref="sect29">When you decide to stop playing, you return to Prince Graygor's tent; <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect29">When you decide to stop playing, you return to Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s tent; <link-text>turn to 29</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>After several minutes of manipulation, the lock finally clicks and the door opens on to a passageway lined with torches. Halfway along the left wall you see another door&emdash;a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach the door and peer in through the grille.</p>
- <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>After several minutes of manipulation, the lock finally clicks and the door opens on to a passageway lined with torches. Halfway along the left wall you see another door<ch.emdash/>a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach the door and peer in through the grille.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect114">If not, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>A yell arises from the battlements when the defenders see Adamas appear, and a mass of boulders hurtles down to greet him. With cat-like agility he veers left and right, weaving his way through the falling rocks, which smash into the causeway with a terrific roar. He reaches the door, tears the satchel from his shoulder, and primes the crystal explosive. Automatically you begin counting the seconds as he runs back through the rubble and dead bodies. Two&ellips; three&ellips; four&ellips; Then your heart leaps as you see him felled by a rock and crash headlong to the ground.</p>
+ <p>A yell arises from the battlements when the defenders see Adamas appear, and a mass of boulders hurtles down to greet him. With cat-like agility he veers left and right, weaving his way through the falling rocks, which smash into the causeway with a terrific roar. He reaches the door, tears the satchel from his shoulder, and primes the crystal explosive. Automatically you begin counting the seconds as he runs back through the rubble and dead bodies. Two<ch.ellips/> three<ch.ellips/> four<ch.ellips/> Then your heart leaps as you see him felled by a rock and crash headlong to the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect138">If you wish to sprint forward and attempt to rescue him, <link-text>turn to 138</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect207">If you choose to stay where you are and watch his plight, <link-text>turn to 207</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>One of the men gets to his feet and begins walking towards you. You sense that he has not seen you, he is merely answering the call of nature, but you decide that it is wise to slip away before he gets any closer. Silently you disappear into the forest and return to the front of the building.</p>
+ <p>One of the men gets to his feet and begins walking towards you. You sense that he has not seen you; he is merely answering the call of nature, but you decide that it is wise to slip away before he gets any closer. Silently you disappear into the forest and return to the front of the building.</p>
<choice idref="sect89"><link-text>Turn to 89</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>Identify yourself!</quote> you shout in reply. <quote>Then maybe you'll hear some news that'll cheer your heart.</quote> Slowly the man steps out from behind the boulders. He raises his hand and twenty others, maybe more, appear around the lip of the gorge. Several are armed with loaded bows, all pointed at you. The men are dressed in jerkins and breeches of crimson leather, and each carries a veritable arsenal of weapons strapped about his waist and chest. They are Eruan partisans.</p>
+ <p><quote>Identify yourself!</quote> you shout in reply. <quote>Then maybe you<ch.apos/>ll hear some news that<ch.apos/>ll cheer your heart.</quote> Slowly the man steps out from behind the boulders. He raises his hand and twenty others, maybe more, appear around the lip of the gorge. Several are armed with loaded bows, all pointed at you. The men are dressed in jerkins and breeches of crimson leather, and each carries a veritable arsenal of weapons strapped about his waist and chest. They are Eruan partisans.</p>
<p><quote>I come from the court of Prince Graygor,</quote> you say, your voice amplified by the natural acoustics of the gorge. <quote>The army of Eru and the Lencian allies have driven the enemy back to Cetza. Battle is imminent and victory will soon be ours.</quote></p>
<p><quote>Your news is stale to our ears,</quote> comes the reply. <quote>And the Prince would not send a Pathfinder to tell us such as this.</quote> The partisans shuffle uneasily and view you with renewed suspicion. <quote>It is not my purpose to bring news of the war. I come to entreat the aid of Sebb Jarel,</quote> you reply.</p>
<p>The spokesman for the partisans signals to the others and a section disappears from view. They reappear on horseback at the mouth of the gorge and beckon you to approach them.</p>
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- <p><quote>It's the Pathfinder,</quote> comes the reply. <quote>Quick, he's wounded.</quote></p>
- <p>The two soldiers run forward. They raise their shields to protect your back from the Drakkarim arrows, and help you to reach the safety of the camp perimeter, where your wounds are cleaned and dressed. Finally you return to King Sarnac's headquarters. He and the Prince are anxious to hear your report. Despite being discovered by the enemy, you have gathered useful information about the troops defending the bridge. The King praises your bravery and Prince Graygor orders his heralds to escort you back to his tent. After the ordeal of the scouting mission, you are grateful for the chance to get a good night's sleep.</p>
+ <p><quote>It<ch.apos/>s the Pathfinder,</quote> comes the reply. <quote>Quick, he<ch.apos/>s wounded.</quote></p>
+ <p>The two soldiers run forward. They raise their shields to protect your back from the Drakkarim arrows, and help you to reach the safety of the camp perimeter, where your wounds are cleaned and dressed. Finally you return to King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s headquarters. He and the Prince are anxious to hear your report. Despite being discovered by the enemy, you have gathered useful information about the troops defending the bridge. The King praises your bravery and Prince Graygor orders his heralds to escort you back to his tent. After the ordeal of the scouting mission, you are grateful for the chance to get a good night<ch.apos/>s sleep.</p>
<choice idref="sect280"><link-text>Turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>As you dive to avoid it, the blade whistles past your shoulder, slicing open yow tunic but sparing your flesh the kiss of its razor-sharp edge. Before you can rise to your feet, the Baron steps forward to deliver the coup de grace. <quote>Victory belongs to me!</quote> he howls, and swings his axe again. But suddenly he hears a sound that makes him recoil in horror.</p>
+ <p>As you dive to avoid it, the blade whistles past your shoulder, slicing open your tunic but sparing your flesh the kiss of its razor-sharp edge. Before you can rise to your feet, the Baron steps forward to deliver the coup de grace. <quote>Victory belongs to me!</quote> he howls, and swings his axe again. But suddenly he hears a sound that makes him recoil in horror.</p>
<choice idref="sect321"><link-text>Turn to 321</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>At the point where the rods meet, the Lorestones<br />of Nyxator hang suspended</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>At the point where the rods meet, the Lorestones</line>
+ <line>of Nyxator hang suspended.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p><quote>Over here!</quote> calls Jarel, pulling open the rot-infested door of a hut at the water's edge. Inside you see an overturned rowboat with a pair of battered oars shipped underneath. He turns the small craft over and raises it by the stern.</p>
- <p><quote>Give a hand,</quote> he says, straining to push it forward. You place the oars inside, lift the bow, and help him launch it gently into the river. <quote>This brings back some memories,</quote> says Jarel, wistfully. <quote>Though I never thought I'd ever be sharing this little booty-runner with a Pathfinder!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Over here!</quote> calls Jarel, pulling open the rot-infested door of a hut at the water<ch.apos/>s edge. Inside you see an overturned rowboat with a pair of battered oars shipped underneath. He turns the small craft over and raises it by the stern.</p>
+ <p><quote>Give a hand,</quote> he says, straining to push it forward. You place the oars inside, lift the bow, and help him launch it gently into the river. <quote>This brings back some memories,</quote> says Jarel, wistfully. <quote>Though I never thought I<ch.apos/>d ever be sharing this little booty-runner with a Pathfinder!</quote></p>
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- <p><quote>Join me!</quote> he says suddenly, without raising his eyes from the glowing charcoal fire. <quote>There's enough meat on this fledgling for the two o' us.</quote></p>
- <choice idref="sect129">If you wish to accept the stranger's offer, <link-text>turn to 129</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p><quote>Join me!</quote> he says suddenly, without raising his eyes from the glowing charcoal fire. <quote>There<ch.apos/>s enough meat on this fledgling for the two o<ch.apos/> us.</quote></p>
+ <choice idref="sect129">If you wish to accept the stranger<ch.apos/>s offer, <link-text>turn to 129</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect75">If you decide to remount your horse and hurry away, <link-text>turn to 75</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>There is a flash as your weapon smites the link and severs the amulet from the chain. The Demonlord howls and recoils, as if wounded by the blow, and you snatch the amulet away from his feet before he recovers. The black iron feels unnaturally cold; it numbs your hand and fills your arm with a dull throbbing pain. Despite your acute discomfort you know you must maintain your grip, for it is the key to the Demonlord's existence here in this temple.</p>
+ <p>There is a flash as your weapon smites the link and severs the amulet from the chain. The Demonlord howls and recoils, as if wounded by the blow, and you snatch the amulet away from his feet before he recovers. The black iron feels unnaturally cold; it numbs your hand and fills your arm with a dull throbbing pain. Despite your acute discomfort you know you must maintain your grip, for it is the key to the Demonlord<ch.apos/>s existence here in this temple.</p>
<p>Roark raises his amulet and screams a curse. Suddenly the chill that pains your arm lances across your chest and stabs at your heart. Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Nexus, lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect188">If you survive the attack, <link-text>turn to 188</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Jarel appears at your side and delivers a blow that rips open the evil creature's heart. But his timely aid has diverted his attention from the forest where danger still lurks. A pair of feral eyes glint in the moonlight. Then another beast charges forward and flings itself at Jarel's unprotected back. You lift your weapon and move to strike as the creature comes flying through the air. Owing to the momentum of its attack, you have only one chance to deflect it from your companion.</p>
+ <p>Jarel appears at your side and delivers a blow that rips open the evil creature<ch.apos/>s heart. But his timely aid has diverted his attention from the forest where danger still lurks. A pair of feral eyes glint in the moonlight. Then another beast charges forward and flings itself at Jarel<ch.apos/>s unprotected back. You lift your weapon and move to strike as the creature comes flying through the air. Owing to the momentum of its attack, you have only one chance to deflect it from your companion.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have completed the Lore-circle of Fire, add 5 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect312">If your total is now 0&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 312</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect312">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 312</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect178">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 178</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The first day of your voyage is smooth and uneventful. The strong current bears you steadily northwards and Jarel is content to allow the boat to drift with the flow while he enjoys the warm sunshine and your conversation. You learn much about your guide and the land of Eru, and in return you recount the legends of Sommerlund and tell of your adventures in the realms of Magnamund.</p>
- <p>At dusk you reach a confluence where the river is joined by another that flows in from the east. Here the currents are swift and treacherous, but Jarel steers the boat masterfully and brings it ashore at a muddy beach on the west bank, where a small stone hut stands close to the river's edge. You are dragging the boat up the muddy shore when Jarel suddenly freezes in his tracks. A movement among the tall grasses that fringe the beach has alerted him to a pair of green, pig-like eyes glinting in the gloom. <quote>Keep still,</quote> he whispers, fearfully. <quote>It could be a Gorodon.</quote> His fears are confirmed as the shadowy creature leaves its hiding place among the grasses and comes crawling down the beach towards you.</p>
+ <p>At dusk you reach a confluence where the river is joined by another that flows in from the east. Here the currents are swift and treacherous, but Jarel steers the boat masterfully and brings it ashore at a muddy beach on the west bank, where a small stone hut stands close to the river<ch.apos/>s edge. You are dragging the boat up the muddy shore when Jarel suddenly freezes in his tracks. A movement among the tall grasses that fringe the beach has alerted him to a pair of green, pig-like eyes glinting in the gloom. <quote>Keep still,</quote> he whispers, fearfully. <quote>It could be a Gorodon.</quote> His fears are confirmed as the shadowy creature leaves its hiding place among the grasses and comes crawling down the beach towards you.</p>
<choice idref="sect112">If you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control and have reached the Magnakai rank of Primate or more, <link-text>turn to 112</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect172">If you do not possess this skill, or have yet to reach this level of Kai training, <link-text>turn to 172</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>In the company of a dozen bodyguards and court heralds, you follow the Prince as he makes his way on foot to King Sarnac's camp. It is his usual practice to inspect his soldiers on the eve of battle, to see for himself that all is well and to raise their spirits with a few words of praise and encouragement. He is heartened to discover their morale is already high and that they are all confident that he will lead them to victory.</p>
+ <p>In the company of a dozen bodyguards and court heralds, you follow the Prince as he makes his way on foot to King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s camp. It is his usual practice to inspect his soldiers on the eve of battle, to see for himself that all is well and to raise their spirits with a few words of praise and encouragement. He is heartened to discover their morale is already high and that they are all confident that he will lead them to victory.</p>
<p>At length you arrive at the Lencian headquarters. A huge yellow flag, bearing the emblem of a white swan and blue dragon, flutters in the breeze above the royal tent where a unit of silver-clad knights stands stiffly to attention. A trumpet announces your arrival and the knights escort you inside to meet the King. After formal greetings have been exchanged, the grey-haired King begins to discuss the impending battle. The Prince has brought with him a detailed map of the town and, as the two leaders formulate their plans, it is used to mark the places where their regiments will assemble and attack the enemy.</p>
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+ <description>
+ <line>On a detailed map of the town, the Prince and the King</line>
+ <line>mark the places where their regiments will assemble</line>
+ <line>and attack the enemy.</line>
+ </description>
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<p><quote>If only we knew the number of reinforcements Baron Shinzar has received,</quote> says the King, uneasily. <quote>Then we could be sure our plans would succeed.</quote> The Prince nods in agreement. <quote>We must send a scout to reconnoitre their defences, or hundreds of our soldiers could lose their lives needlessly in the assault.</quote></p>
<p>The King looks in your direction then returns his eyes to the Prince. <quote>I have no scouts trained for such a delicate operation,</quote> he says, <quote>but I see you have a Pathfinder. Send him. His skills would be well suited to this task.</quote></p>
- <p>The Prince hesitates. He cannot reasonably refuse the King's suggestion, yet to send you into the enemy camp would endanger your life and your quest.</p>
+ <p>The Prince hesitates. He cannot reasonably refuse the King<ch.apos/>s suggestion, yet to send you into the enemy camp would endanger your life and your quest.</p>
<choice idref="sect53">If you wish to volunteer to scout the enemy positions, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect171">If you choose to remain silent, <link-text>turn to 171</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>246</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You succeed in slowing the effects of the venom now coursing through your veins. But you have been bitten by a Yua and its bite is fatal unless treated immediately with the only known antidote&emdash;Oede herb.</p>
+ <p>You succeed in slowing the effects of the venom now coursing through your veins. But you have been bitten by a Yua and its bite is fatal unless treated immediately with the only known antidote<ch.emdash/>Oede herb.</p>
<choice idref="sect205">If you possess some Oede herb, swallow it to neutralize the venom and <link-text>turn to 205</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect343">If you do not possess any of this rare herb, <link-text>turn to 343</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You run without pausing through the shadowy pines until you can no longer hear the cries of your pursuers. The forest is soon swallowed by the night but, guided by your Kai senses and the occasional rays of moonlight that filter through the densely packed trees, you are able to continue your lonely trek eastwards. You stop at a stream to bathe your face in the cold water and reflect on the bitter irony of your situation: the people you had hoped would help you now pursue you as their enemy. It is a cheerless situation but you do not allow it to defeat your resolve to reach Torgar and recover the stolen Lorestones.</p>
- <p>Gradually, what begins as a suspicion becomes a nagging certainty that you are being watched. Your senses detect an evil presence lurking in the surrounding trees and you decide to forego rest and keep moving until dawn. Tired and hungry after your ordeal, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
+ <p>Gradually, what begins as a suspicion becomes a nagging certainty that you are being watched. Your senses detect an evil presence lurking in the surrounding trees and you decide to forgo rest and keep moving until dawn. Tired and hungry after your ordeal, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect242"><link-text>Turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
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+ <description>
+ <line>The Drakkarim warrior thrusts the stave of</line>
+ <line>iron at your chest and a blast of white</line>
+ <line>flame scorches your arm.</line>
+ </description>
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<p>It feels good to have firm ground beneath your feet once again, even though it is no more than a crusty mud flat supporting a brace of stunted trees. Jarel ties the boat to one of the twisted trunks and settles down to sleep while you take the first watch. Your rumbling stomach reminds you that you have not eaten today: you must eat a Meal now or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>The night sounds of the swamp make you uneasy but your watch passes without event. Shortly after midnight, Jarel awakens and you are able to catch a few hours' sleep before dawn arrives and you take to the water once more.</p>
+ <p>The night sounds of the swamp make you uneasy but your watch passes without event. Shortly after midnight, Jarel awakens and you are able to catch a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn arrives and you take to the water once more.</p>
<choice idref="sect101"><link-text>Turn to 101</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>261</title></meta>
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- <p>As the Death Knight screams his last oath and falls face-first into the stinking ditch-water, you hear shouting and the sound of men in armour descending the bank from both sides of the bridge. Drawn by the sounds of your struggle, the élite Drakkarim warriors are closing in for the kill. Speed is your only ally now. With an energy born of desperation, you claw your way up the slippery bank and sprint towards the allies' encampment. The enemy see you escaping and direct a hail of arrows at your fleeing figure. Two shafts bury themselves in your back (lose 12 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) and you are pitched to the ground.</p>
+ <p>As the Death Knight screams his last oath and falls face-first into the stinking ditch-water, you hear shouting and the sound of men in armour descending the bank from both sides of the bridge. Drawn by the sounds of your struggle, the <ch.eacute/>lite Drakkarim warriors are closing in for the kill. Speed is your only ally now. With an energy born of desperation, you claw your way up the slippery bank and sprint towards the allies<ch.apos/> encampment. The enemy see you escaping and direct a hail of arrows at your fleeing figure. Two shafts bury themselves in your back (lose 12 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) and you are pitched to the ground.</p>
<choice idref="sect203">If you are still alive, <link-text>turn to 203</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The wind whistles past your face as you leap across the gap and land with a jolt that leaves you breathless. Desperately you cling to the rock, but your feet cannot grip the smooth surface and you slip backwards into the river.</p>
<p>You surface quickly but the river here is deep and strong, and you cannot resist being swept along on the current. For over three miles you ride the icy white water until you begin to feel smooth rocks speeding past beneath your feet. By kicking out against these boulders you are able to propel yourself towards the bank. Cold and exhausted, you claw your way out of the water and collapse on the rocky shore.</p>
- <p>Your fall and the rough river ride have taken a toll o
f your possessions. Delete the items you have listed fourth, fifth and sixth on the Backpack section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and half the contents of your Belt Pouch.</p>
+ <p>Your fall and the rough river ride have taken a toll o
n your possessions. Delete the items you have listed fourth, fifth and sixth on the Backpack section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, and half the contents of your Belt Pouch.</p>
<choice idref="sect294">To continue, <link-text>turn to 294</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>A figure dressed in black robes, whom you recognize as one of Roark's followers, is waving a burning torch in front of him at arm's length and shouting. Five spectral shadow-shapes wreathed in mist swirl around him, trying repeatedly to penetrate his fiery guard. Behind him stands an ancient burial mound, and lying near its dark entrance are the bodies of two soldiers clad in leather armour and three horses. A dozen of the ghost-like apparitions hover over each of the soldiers, as if they are feasting on their bodies.</p>
+ <p>A figure dressed in black robes, whom you recognize as one of Roark<ch.apos/>s followers, is waving a burning torch in front of him at arm<ch.apos/>s length and shouting. Five spectral shadow-shapes wreathed in mist swirl around him, trying repeatedly to penetrate his fiery guard. Behind him stands an ancient burial mound, and lying near its dark entrance are the bodies of two soldiers clad in leather armour and three horses. A dozen of the ghost-like apparitions hover over each of the soldiers, as if they are feasting on their bodies.</p>
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<meta><title>267</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>That ring you're wearing and those clothes o' yours look real enough,</quote> he says, flicking the bird meat from his dagger, <quote>but you don't look like a Pathfinder and you sure don't sound like one neither!</quote> Then, without warning, he draws back his blade and flings it at your throat.</p>
+ <p><quote>That ring you<ch.apos/>re wearing and those clothes o<ch.apos/> yours look real enough,</quote> he says, flicking the bird meat from his dagger, <quote>but you don<ch.apos/>t look like a Pathfinder and you sure don<ch.apos/>t sound like one neither!</quote> Then, without warning, he draws back his blade and flings it at your throat.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect208">If your total is now 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 208</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect208">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 208</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect33">If it is 5 or more, <link-text>turn to 33</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>270</title></meta>
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- <p>The enemy are rallying to launch a counter-attack on the hill. To the south you see a mass of leather-clad Hammerlanders, supported by a regiment of grim-faced Brigandi mercenaries, advancing towards the Prince's position. The Palace Guard have fought like lions, but they have lost half their number and must be near to exhaustion. They may not survive a counter-attack by a much fresher force that outnumbers them five to one. All that can save them now are the Eruan reserves.</p>
+ <p>The enemy are rallying to launch a counterattack on the hill. To the south you see a mass of leather-clad Hammerlanders, supported by a regiment of grim-faced Brigandi mercenaries, advancing towards the Prince<ch.apos/>s position. The Palace Guard have fought like lions, but they have lost half their number and must be near to exhaustion. They may not survive a counterattack by a much fresher force that outnumbers them five to one. All that can save them now are the Eruan reserves.</p>
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- <choice idref="sect49">If you wish to take command of the Prince's reserves and march them towards the hill, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect197">If you decide to ride to King Sarnac's camp and ask him to save the Prince, <link-text>turn to 197</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If you wish to take command of the Prince<ch.apos/>s reserves and march them towards the hill, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect197">If you decide to ride to King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s camp and ask him to save the Prince, <link-text>turn to 197</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>271</title></meta>
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- <p>Wiping the sweat from your brow, you sheathe your weapon and search the bodies of your ambushers. All of them are clad in black helmets and scarlet, chainmail hauberks, and each has an assortment of weapons and equipment strapped to their muscular bodies. You recognize the distinctive armour which identifies them as Zagganozod&emdash;a motley unit of Drakkarim cavalry which patrols the Blackshroud Trail. This company must have fled here on foot after the Drakkarim defeat at Cetza, for you can find no sign of their horses.</p>
+ <p>Wiping the sweat from your brow, you sheathe your weapon and search the bodies of your ambushers. All of them are clad in black helmets and scarlet, chainmail hauberks, and each has an assortment of weapons and equipment strapped to his muscular body. You recognize the distinctive armour which identifies them as Zagganozod<ch.emdash/>a motley unit of Drakkarim cavalry which patrols the Blackshroud Trail. This company must have fled here on foot after the Drakkarim defeat at Cetza, for you can find no sign of their horses.</p>
<p>Your search of their bodies reveals the following items:</p>
<ul>
<li>2 Swords</li>
<meta><title>277</title></meta>
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- <p>The sniper's second arrow splinters harmlessly against the wall behind which you shelter. Close to where you lie is the crimson-splashed body of a Drakkarim Death Knight. Wounded during the fighting at the bridge, he crawled here to die. A Broadsword and an Axe hang from his belt, and among the contents which have spilled out of his pack you see a Bottle of Water, a Torch, a blanket and enough food for three Meals.</p>
+ <p>The sniper<ch.apos/>s second arrow splinters harmlessly against the wall behind which you shelter. Close to where you lie is the crimson-splashed body of a Drakkarim Death Knight. Wounded during the fighting at the bridge, he crawled here to die. A Broadsword and an Axe hang from his belt, and among the contents which have spilled out of his pack you see a Bottle of Water, a Torch, a blanket and enough food for three Meals.</p>
<p>You may take any of these Backpack Items or Weapons before leaving the ruins and pressing on towards the centre of the town.</p>
<choice idref="sect155"><link-text>Turn to 155</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>279</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Your lightning reflexes save you from the snake's deadly bite. Its jaws snap shut around air and instantly it recoils into its hollow in case you retaliate. Rather than attempt to kill the snake in the tight confines of the shaft, you snatch the opportunity to escape.</p>
+ <p>Your lightning reflexes save you from the snake<ch.apos/>s deadly bite. Its jaws snap shut around air and instantly it recoils into its hollow in case you retaliate. Rather than attempt to kill the snake in the tight confines of the shaft, you snatch the opportunity to escape.</p>
<choice idref="sect205"><link-text>Turn to 205</link-text>.</choice>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
- <description>The Battle of Cetza: Troop positions at dawn</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The Battle of Cetza: Troop positions at dawn.</line>
+ </description>
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<p><quote>We outnumber the enemy two to one, but they are well positioned to receive our attack,</quote> comments the Prince, handing you his telescope so that you can scan their lines.</p>
<p>The town of Cetza is little more than a handful of ruined cottages clustered on a flat-topped hill. To the north lies a wood and a small hill on which a ruined temple stands; to the south lies an orchard surrounded by a low wall, and further on, open grassland bisected by a ditch that runs the whole length of the battlefield. The road from Luomi crosses the ditch at a stone bridge which is barricaded and heavily defended. The enemy have also been busy to the north. A mass of pointed stakes form a barrier between the two hills to impede any attempt by cavalry to break through the centre, and all along this defensive line are row upon row of Drakkarim archers.</p>
- <p>An unnatural calm descends on the field, as though time momentarily stands still. Suddenly the quiet is shattered by a fanfare of trumpets from King Sarnac's camp. It is the signal to advance.</p>
+ <p>An unnatural calm descends on the field, as though time momentarily stands still. Suddenly the quiet is shattered by a fanfare of trumpets from King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s camp. It is the signal to advance.</p>
<choice idref="sect150"><link-text>Turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>282</title></meta>
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- <p>Shortly after dawn you discover a track which winds its way northwards through the rough-barked pines. <quote>This old game-trail will lead us down to Smuggler's Nook,</quote> says Jarel, chewing on a piece of dried meat he has pulled from his pack. <quote>I reckon we should get there this side o' noon.</quote></p>
+ <p>Shortly after dawn you discover a track which winds its way northwards through the rough-barked pines. <quote>This old game-trail will lead us down to Smuggler<ch.apos/>s Nook,</quote> says Jarel, chewing on a piece of dried meat he has pulled from his pack. <quote>I reckon we should get there this side o<ch.apos/> noon.</quote></p>
<p>His prediction comes true, for it is mid-morning when you arrive at a ragged group of plank huts on the bank of a fast-flowing river. At one time these shanties were the thriving centre of illegal trafficking in gold and gems. The citizens of Pirsi, who mine these rich resources in the Eru Range, used to smuggle their precious cargoes out of the country by boat, choosing to risk the dangers of the Hellswamp rather than pay the Prince his taxes. It was only after the Prince decreed the death penalty for such smuggling, and employed Pathfinders to help enforce his law, that the Pirsians finally gave up their illegal trade.</p>
<choice idref="sect231"><link-text>Turn to 231</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>284</title></meta>
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- <p>As the Palace Guard advance majestically, their serried ranks of steel slowly change formation in preparation for the Prince's order to charge. Heavy lances rise like the spines of a steel porcupine and their scarlet and yellow pennons unfurl to the wind. A wave of arrows comes flying towards you, sent by the Drakkarim standing behind their fence of stakes, but the range is long and the black shafts rattle harmlessly off Eruan armour and shields.</p>
+ <p>As the Palace Guard advance majestically, their serried ranks of steel slowly change formation in preparation for the Prince<ch.apos/>s order to charge. Heavy lances rise like the spines of a steel porcupine and their scarlet and yellow pennons unfurl to the wind. A wave of arrows comes flying towards you, sent by the Drakkarim standing behind their fence of stakes, but the range is long and the black shafts rattle harmlessly off Eruan armour and shields.</p>
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<p>The first rank of horsemen reach the ditch to find the earth soft and waterlogged. The ruined temple lies 300 yards ahead, and before it a line of Drakkarim pikemen stand grimly silent on the slope of the hill. A war-horn blares its signal and suddenly all hell breaks loose. Arrows pour down on all sides: from the enemy archers to the right and from archers, previously unseen, lurking in the woods to the left. Many shafts find their way through the sides of helmets and between plates of polished armour. Still the Prince commands his men onwards and they force their horses across the ditch, braving the savage hail of death. You survive the arrows and steer your horse through the cloying mud, but you are knocked from the saddle by a riderless steed maddened by the pain of its wounds.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Disciplines of Animal Control and Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect236">If your total is now 0&endash;4, <link-text>turn to 236</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect236">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 236</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect183">If it is 5 or more, <link-text>turn to 183</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>285</title></meta>
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- <p>Beyond the staircase lies a circular parapet which overlooks a huge, cavernous crater. It is filled with thousands of human slaves toiling with pick and shovel deep in the sulphurous heart of Torgar. Their bodies are filthy and covered with sweat despite a freezing wind, which howls in the depths like a hungry wolf. Drakkarim overseers urge them to greater effort, and the crack of their whips is answered by the slaves' anguished cries of pain.</p>
+ <p>Beyond the staircase lies a circular parapet which overlooks a huge, cavernous crater. It is filled with thousands of human slaves toiling with pick and shovel deep in the sulphurous heart of Torgar. Their bodies are filthy and covered with sweat despite a freezing wind, which howls in the depths like a hungry wolf. Drakkarim overseers urge them to greater effort, and the crack of their whips is answered by the slaves<ch.apos/> anguished cries of pain.</p>
<p>Angered by what you have seen, you leave the parapet and enter a dimly lit passage that descends to a door of black steel. A twist of the handle reveals that it is locked.</p>
<choice idref="sect80">If you have a Black Key, <link-text>turn to 80</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect219">If you have a Skeleton Key, <link-text>turn to 219</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>If you automatically kill Tagazin, he doesn
't die but is severely weakened. You should still turn to <a idref="sect20">Section 20</a>.</p>
+ <p>If you automatically kill Tagazin, he doesn
<ch.apos/>t die but is severely weakened. You should still turn to <a idref="sect20">Section 20</a>.</p>
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- <p>You draw your golden sword, and its cleansing light washes over the Demonlord's unwholesome form. He growls uneasily, as if sickened by the close proximity of such a noble blade, and slowly he withdraws into the temple. Roark and his followers huddle in the corner and watch with fearful eyes as their master prepares to attack.</p>
+ <p>You draw your golden sword, and its cleansing light washes over the Demonlord<ch.apos/>s unwholesome form. He growls uneasily, as if sickened by the close proximity of such a noble blade, and slowly he withdraws into the temple. Roark and his followers huddle in the corner and watch with fearful eyes as their master prepares to attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Demonlord Tagazin</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">65</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>This supernatural being is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect20">If you reduce his <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> to <a id="sect286-1" idref="sect286-1-foot" class="footnote">20 points or less,</a> do not continue combat but <link-text>turn instead to 20</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>Very well,</quote> says the captain. He looks towards the bar and shakes his head. Your muscles tense as you get ready to dive to the floor but, to your relief, all you hear is the owner placing his crossbow on the counter. <quote>I shall take you to Jarel, but you must agree to wear a blindfold: it's a safeguard, for your own good as well as his. If you were to be captured and tortured by the enemy, you would be unable to tell them where the partisans are encamped.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Very well,</quote> says the captain. He looks towards the bar and shakes his head. Your muscles tense as you get ready to dive to the floor but, to your relief, all you hear is the owner placing his crossbow on the counter. <quote>I shall take you to Jarel, but you must agree to wear a blindfold: it<ch.apos/>s a safeguard, for your own good as well as his. If you were to be captured and tortured by the enemy, you would be unable to tell them where the partisans are encamped.</quote></p>
<p>He summons the owner, who produces a square of black cloth from his pocket and winds it around your eyes. The captain leads you outside and helps you on to your horse and the two of you set off along a secret forest trail. After two hours in the saddle you reach your destination and the blindfold is removed.</p>
<choice idref="sect25"><link-text>Turn to 25</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is soon after sunset when you arrive at Pirsi. Fog swirls through the gloomy streets and crooked alleys, but you can see light seeping from chinks in the reinforced shutters and doors of only a few of the cabins. You bring your horse to a halt and dismount beside the steps of a large log hut that serves as both a general store and tavern. Your steed neighs uneasily, drawing your attention to a group of stony-faced men who are advancing along the street. Torches blaze in their work-worn hands, casting a vivid yellow glow in their suspicious eyes as they approach you warily. Their leader, who is dressed in the uniform of an Eruan Pathfinder captain, steps to within inches of your face. Coldly he stares into your eyes, his jaw set in a rigid sneer of contempt.</p>
- <p><quote>Have you forgotten how to salute, soldier?</quote> he growls, menacingly. <quote>Or perhaps you're not a Pathfinder after all. Perhaps you're just another skulking Drakkar spy?</quote> You notice that several of the men carry Bor pistols, primitive but very deadly weapons, especially at such close range. If you are to save your skin you had best salute the captain immediately.</p>
+ <p><quote>Have you forgotten how to salute, soldier?</quote> he growls, menacingly. <quote>Or perhaps you<ch.apos/>re not a Pathfinder after all. Perhaps you<ch.apos/>re just another skulking Drakkar spy?</quote> You notice that several of the men carry Bor pistols, primitive but very deadly weapons, especially at such close range. If you are to save your skin you had best salute the captain immediately.</p>
<choice idref="sect193">If you choose to salute by touching your forehead, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect60">If you choose to salute by raising your hand, palm outwards, <link-text>turn to 60</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect7">If you choose to salute by placing your hand across your chest, <link-text>turn to 7</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>292</title></meta>
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- <p>The fight raging on the hill becomes a vicious struggle as the Hammerlanders hurl themselves like hungry wolves at the battle-weary Guard. Doggedly you advance until you are close enough to shout the charge. Then, with a rousing cheer from the Prince's men to speed them on their way, your command rush forward and the leading pikemen take the enemy in the flank. The attack is devastating. The Hammerlanders and the Brigandi are split in two and swept from the hill like autumn leaves. The pikemen halt and you order the archers forward to fire into the retreating enemy.</p>
+ <p>The fight raging on the hill becomes a vicious struggle as the Hammerlanders hurl themselves like hungry wolves at the battle-weary Guard. Doggedly you advance until you are close enough to shout the charge. Then, with a rousing cheer from the Prince<ch.apos/>s men to speed them on their way, your command rush forward and the leading pikemen take the enemy in the flank. The attack is devastating. The Hammerlanders and the Brigandi are split in two and swept from the hill like autumn leaves. The pikemen halt and you order the archers forward to fire into the retreating enemy.</p>
<p>The retreat becomes an all-out rout as the enemy flee the battlefield in chaos.</p>
<choice idref="sect66"><link-text>Turn to 66</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>295</title></meta>
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- <p>The cold blue light of early morning and the sound of a crow cawing in the distance stir you from your deep sleep. Rays of golden sunlight stream through the forest's canopy, illuminating the dark, grey-green foliage and making your continued trek through the pines a far easier task than last night. You make excellent progress and at mid-afternoon you emerge from the woods that fringe the eastern border to find yourself staring at the River Brol and the rolling green sea of trees that is the Moggador Forest.</p>
- <p>The rushing waters of the Brol are too deep to traverse at this point, so you follow the rock-strewn bank northwards until you catch sight of an ideal place to cross. The remains of an ancient bridge, which collapsed centuries ago, form a shoal of broken stones that ford the river. The water bubbles and foams as it washes over this shallow causeway. Eagerly you approach the ford, but you stop dead in your tracks when you hear gruff, inhuman voices coming from a clump of bushes near the river's edge.</p>
+ <p>The cold blue light of early morning and the sound of a crow cawing in the distance stir you from your deep sleep. Rays of golden sunlight stream through the forest<ch.apos/>s canopy, illuminating the dark, grey-green foliage and making your continued trek through the pines a far easier task than last night. You make excellent progress and at mid-afternoon you emerge from the woods that fringe the eastern border to find yourself staring at the River Brol and the rolling green sea of trees that is the Moggador Forest.</p>
+ <p>The rushing waters of the Brol are too deep to traverse at this point, so you follow the rock-strewn bank northwards until you catch sight of an ideal place to cross. The remains of an ancient bridge, which collapsed centuries ago, form a shoal of broken stones that ford the river. The water bubbles and foams as it washes over this shallow causeway. Eagerly you approach the ford, but you stop dead in your tracks when you hear gruff, inhuman voices coming from a clump of bushes near the river<ch.apos/>s edge.</p>
<choice idref="sect194">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Invisibility or Pathsmanship, <link-text>turn to 194</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect67">If you do not possess either of these skills, <link-text>turn to 67</link-text>.</choice>
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<li>Blanket</li>
<li>Quiver</li>
<li>3 Arrows</li>
- <li>16 Lune (4 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>16 Lune (4 Gold Crowns)</li>
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<p>You may take any of these items before pressing on towards the centre of the town.</p>
<choice idref="sect155"><link-text>Turn to 155</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A tingling sensation electrifies your senses and fills your mind with images of events which took place in this temple thousands of years ago. So strong are the psychic residues that linger here that the images appear breathtakingly vivid.</p>
- <p>During the Age of the Old Kingdoms, when the Elder Magi ruled the land, this temple was a place of learning and experimentation. It was here they developed their knowledge and understanding of nature, and many beneficial discoveries were made to the betterment of Magnamund. The guardians of this laboratory were a Drodarin race called the Patar. They served the Elder Magi and in return they were entrusted with their new-found secrets of herbcraft and druidic lore. But the Patar betrayed that trust when they allowed the Cenerese, a clan of evil druids, into the temple to plunder its secrets. The Cenerese called upon their Demonlord, who appeared in this very chamber. He took all that the Elder Magi had nurtured and cultivated, and he turned it against them in the form of a deadly plague that decimated their race. In the wake of their destruction, the Cenerese and Patar rose to power, but their reign was short-lived. A clan of goodly druids called the Herbalish, who had helped the surviving Elder Magi to escape their enemies during the years of the Great Plague, waged war on the Cenerese and were victorious.</p>
+ <p>During the Age of the Old Kingdoms, when the Elder Magi ruled the land, this temple was a place of learning and experimentation. It was here they developed their knowledge and understanding of nature, and many beneficial discoveries were made to the betterment of Magnamund. The guardians of this laboratory were a Drodarin race called the Patar. They served the Elder Magi and in return they were entrusted with their newfound secrets of herbcraft and druidic lore. But the Patar betrayed that trust when they allowed the Cenerese, a clan of evil druids, into the temple to plunder its secrets. The Cenerese called upon their Demonlord, who appeared in this very chamber. He took all that the Elder Magi had nurtured and cultivated, and he turned it against them in the form of a deadly plague that decimated their race. In the wake of their destruction, the Cenerese and Patar rose to power, but their reign was short-lived. A clan of goodly druids called the Herbalish, who had helped the surviving Elder Magi to escape their enemies during the years of the Great Plague, waged war on the Cenerese and were victorious.</p>
<p>The Patar fled the temple in shame and gave a solemn pledge to the Herbalish that they would redeem their act of treachery by devoting themselves to the study of the healing arts and by striving to defeat disease in all its forms. Ever since, the descendants of the Patar have been known as the Redeemers, and each new generation has upheld that ancient vow.</p>
- <p>But the story has yet to find an ending, for in this forgotten temple you are now witnessing a terrifying repeat of history. Roark and his followers are Cenerese Druids and they have come here once more to invoke the help of their master&emdash;the Demonlord Tagazin.</p>
+ <p>But the story has yet to find an ending, for in this forgotten temple you are now witnessing a terrifying repeat of history. Roark and his followers are Cenerese Druids and they have come here once more to invoke the help of their master<ch.emdash/>the Demonlord Tagazin.</p>
<choice idref="sect116"><link-text>Turn to 116</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The crystal explodes with a blinding flash, releasing a bolt of sun-like energy that tears a massive hole in the one-foot-thick iron plate and transforms what little remains into red-hot slag. The shuddering concussion jars the entire causeway and fragments of glowing metal fall all around you. Triumphant cheers rise above the thunderous boom that is rumbling through the ravine, as the spearpoint of Adamas's army surges across the causeway towards the ruined gate.</p>
+ <p>The crystal explodes with a blinding flash, releasing a bolt of sun-like energy that tears a massive hole in the one-foot-thick iron plate and transforms what little remains into red-hot slag. The shuddering concussion jars the entire causeway and fragments of glowing metal fall all around you. Triumphant cheers rise above the thunderous boom that is rumbling through the ravine, as the spearpoint of Adamas<ch.apos/>s army surges across the causeway towards the ruined gate.</p>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
- <description>A massive hole is torn in the iron plate and the spearpoint<br />of Adamas's army surges towards the ruined gate</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>A massive hole is torn in the iron plate and the spearpoint</line>
+ <line>of Adamas<ch.apos/>s army surges towards the ruined gate.</line>
+ </description>
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<meta><title>302</title></meta>
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- <p>The sergeant's request is not as innocent as it seems, for he recognizes the copper nuggets that are woven into the braids of the Bullwhip. He knows of only one such whip and its owner would not have parted with it willingly. You sense that several of the other partisans also recognize the whip and are slowly edging their horses nearer in order to surround and attack you.</p>
+ <p>The sergeant<ch.apos/>s request is not as innocent as it seems, for he recognizes the copper nuggets that are woven into the braids of the Bullwhip. He knows of only one such whip and its owner would not have parted with it willingly. You sense that several of the other partisans also recognize the whip and are slowly edging their horses nearer in order to surround and attack you.</p>
<choice idref="sect39">If you wish to evade combat, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect118">If you choose to stand your ground and fight the partisans, <link-text>turn to 118</link-text>.</choice>
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<footnote id="sect304-1-foot" idref="sect304-1">
- <p>Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may decide to forego the use of a shield for the duration of this combat. All weapon-like Special Items should be treated just as normal weapons for determination of whether or not you may use them in this combat (e.g. you cannot use the Silver Bow of Duadon but you may use the Sommerswerd).</p>
+ <p>Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may decide to forgo the use of a shield for the duration of this combat. All weapon-like Special Items should be treated just as normal weapons for determination of whether or not you may use them in this combat (e.g. you cannot use the Silver Bow of Duadon but you may use the Sommerswerd).</p>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
- <description>The head of a ghastly worm-like creature with<br />huge clacking mandibles is exposed</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The head of a ghastly worm-like creature with</line>
+ <line>huge clacking mandibles is exposed.</line>
+ </description>
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<meta><title>305</title></meta>
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- <p>At the moment of his death, a cone of black fire erupts from the stave and engulfs the Ziran's body. The guttering ebony flames howl like a pack of demons as they form into a small cyclone and ascend into the sky. Swiftly you take hold of the injured Prince, heave him across your shoulder and carry him away from the black tornado that is sucking chunks of temple debris into its spinning core.</p>
+ <p>At the moment of his death, a cone of black fire erupts from the stave and engulfs the Ziran<ch.apos/>s body. The guttering ebony flames howl like a pack of demons as they form into a small cyclone and ascend into the sky. Swiftly you take hold of the injured Prince, heave him across your shoulder and carry him away from the black tornado that is sucking chunks of temple debris into its spinning core.</p>
<p>Once you are a safe distance from the temple, you lower the Prince gently to the ground and watch the cyclone ebb and fade.</p>
<choice idref="sect211"><link-text>Turn to 211</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>306</title></meta>
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- <p>A dozen horses, bridled and furnished with coverings of black and gold, stand tethered to an obelisk of stone. Two leather-clad soldiers sit nearby, sharing a pipe of aromatic tobacco as they gamble at cards. They each wear an emblem on their shoulder, which is also embroidered upon the horse's saddle cloths: it is a gold portcullis on a black crest.</p>
- <choice idref="sect65">If you have travelled the Stornlands of Central Magnamund in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 65</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>A dozen horses, bridled and furnished with coverings of black and gold, stand tethered to an obelisk of stone. Two leather-clad soldiers sit nearby, sharing a pipe of aromatic tobacco as they gamble at cards. They each wear an emblem on their shoulder, which is also embroidered upon the horse<ch.apos/>s saddle cloths: it is a gold portcullis on a black crest.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect65">If you have travelled the Stornlands of Central Magnamund in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 65</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect222">If you have never been to the Stornlands, <link-text>turn to 222</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>308</title></meta>
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- <p>Since the first rays of dawn light brightened the eastern sky, the streets of Luomi echoed to the shouts of sergeants and the crunch of booted feet. The regiments of Lencia and Eru are taking their places in the column of march, and by mid-morning this column, 6500 strong, is ready to leave for battle. Company by company, through the city's east gate, they depart, tramping the dusty road that leads to Cetza. When the time comes for you to join them you take your place with Prince Graygor's escort and fall in line behind the armoured knights of the Palace Guard.</p>
+ <p>Since the first rays of dawn light brightened the eastern sky, the streets of Luomi echoed to the shouts of sergeants and the crunch of booted feet. The regiments of Lencia and Eru are taking their places in the column of march, and by mid-morning this column, 6500 strong, is ready to leave for battle. Company by company, through the city<ch.apos/>s east gate, they depart, tramping the dusty road that leads to Cetza. When the time comes for you to join them you take your place with Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s escort and fall in line behind the armoured knights of the Palace Guard.</p>
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<p>The army is well protected by Lencian horse scouts before, behind and on both sides, to make sure it is not ambushed whilst crossing the twenty miles of open grasslands to Cetza. During the afternoon a troop of scouts are sent ahead to spy on the enemy. They return to report that Baron Shinzar has fortified the town and received reinforcements from Blackshroud since his defeat at Luomi. The news does not cheer Prince Graygor, for he knows the ground around Cetza does not favour the attacker.</p>
- <p>It is dusk when the army arrives on the outskirts of the town. In the gloom you can see the enemy campfires flickering between the ruins of cottages that were destroyed when the Drakkarim first invaded this land. Occasionally their gruff voices can be heard on the chill evening wind as they shout orders and call the names of slaves and attendants. After a whole tiring day's marching, and with night drawing close, the order goes round that there will be no battle offensive this evening. Quickly the regiments disperse and many fires are lit. Tents are erected for the knights and the baggage carts are unloaded to provide the men with stores that should make their night in the open less uncomfortable. The Prince chooses to position his headquarters on a hill to the north that overlooks the town, and King Sarnac of Lencia chooses a similar position on a hill beyond the road, half a mile to the south. Shortly after the tents are constructed, a message arrives from King Sarnac's headquarters, inviting the Prince to join him and draw up plans for tomorrow's battle. The Prince accepts the invitation and says that you may accompany him if you wish.</p>
- <choice idref="sect244">If you wish to accompany the Prince to King Sarnac's headquarters, <link-text>turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>It is dusk when the army arrives on the outskirts of the town. In the gloom you can see the enemy campfires flickering between the ruins of cottages that were destroyed when the Drakkarim first invaded this land. Occasionally their gruff voices can be heard on the chill evening wind as they shout orders and call the names of slaves and attendants. After a whole tiring day<ch.apos/>s marching, and with night drawing close, the order goes round that there will be no battle offensive this evening. Quickly the regiments disperse and many fires are lit. Tents are erected for the knights and the baggage carts are unloaded to provide the men with stores that should make their night in the open less uncomfortable. The Prince chooses to position his headquarters on a hill to the north that overlooks the town, and King Sarnac of Lencia chooses a similar position on a hill beyond the road, half a mile to the south. Shortly after the tents are constructed, a message arrives from King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s headquarters, inviting the Prince to join him and draw up plans for tomorrow<ch.apos/>s battle. The Prince accepts the invitation and says that you may accompany him if you wish.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect244">If you wish to accompany the Prince to King Sarnac<ch.apos/>s headquarters, <link-text>turn to 244</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect90">If you choose to decline the invitation, <link-text>turn to 90</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>311</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You draw a weapon and slap the sole of Jarel's boot to awaken him.</p>
- <p><quote>What the&ellips;!?</quote> he splutters, as he sits up and rubs his sleepy eyes. But before you can say anything, you hear another of the fish-like things; it is behind you, clambering over the upturned boat. You spring to your feet and Jarel just manages to unsheathe his sword as the creatures attack simultaneously.</p>
+ <p>You draw a weapon and slap the sole of Jarel<ch.apos/>s boot to awaken him.</p>
+ <p><quote>What the<ch.ellips/>!?</quote> he splutters, as he sits up and rubs his sleepy eyes. But before you can say anything, you hear another of the fish-like things; it is behind you, clambering over the upturned boat. You spring to your feet and Jarel just manages to unsheathe his sword as the creatures attack simultaneously.</p>
<combat><enemy>Bhakish</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">21</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">28</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>These swamp dwellers are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).</p>
<choice idref="sect34">If you win the combat, <link-text>turn to 34</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>314</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>A strong aura of evil and treachery pervades the entire area, and your senses detect that you are not alone&emdash;the building is occupied. Forewarned by your psychic skills, you avoid approaching the clearing. Under cover of the dense undergrowth you make your way around to the rear of the building where you witness a curious scene.</p>
+ <p>A strong aura of evil and treachery pervades the entire area, and your senses detect that you are not alone<ch.emdash/>the building is occupied. Forewarned by your psychic skills, you avoid approaching the clearing. Under cover of the dense undergrowth you make your way around to the rear of the building where you witness a curious scene.</p>
<choice idref="sect306"><link-text>Turn to 306</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>316</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Swiftly you scramble out of the ditch and sprint back along the road towards the allies' encampment.</p>
+ <p>Swiftly you scramble out of the ditch and sprint back along the road towards the allies<ch.apos/> encampment.</p>
<p><quote>Zaj gaz! Zaj gaz!</quote> howl the Drakkarim defenders as they catch sight of your shadow-like form, and a clutch of black arrows hiss through the air. One clips your shoulder and another gouges your leg (lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) but you fight the pain and run on without making a sound that could direct an arrow to your heart.</p>
- <p>Fifty yards from the allies' picket line you see two Lencian men-at-arms moving towards you with their swords drawn. <quote>Give the password!</quote> they shout. <quote>Give the password or perish!</quote></p>
+ <p>Fifty yards from the allies<ch.apos/> picket line you see two Lencian men-at-arms moving towards you with their swords drawn. <quote>Give the password!</quote> they shout. <quote>Give the password or perish!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect63">If you answer, <quote>Shortsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect347">If you answer, <quote>Longsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 347</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect227">If you answer, <quote>Broadsword</quote>, <link-text>turn to 227</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>319</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>Your Kai senses save you from the sniper's shaft: it whistles past harmlessly as you dive for cover. As you rise to your feet you spot your would-be assassin hastily reloading his bow.</p>
+ <p>Your Kai senses save you from the sniper<ch.apos/>s shaft: it whistles past harmlessly as you dive for cover. As you rise to your feet you spot your would-be assassin hastily reloading his bow.</p>
<choice idref="sect36">If you have a bow and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 36</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect155">If you choose to evade the sniper by running along an alley to your left, <link-text>turn to 155</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The advancing Death Knights skid to a halt when they see you emerge from the shadows. <foreign xml:lang="x-giak"><quote>Ruzzar!</quote></foreign> bellows their leader, and quickly they unsheathe their swords and attack.</p>
- <combat><enemy>Élite Death Knights</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
+ <combat><enemy><ch.Eacute/>lite Death Knights</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">42</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">48</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect162">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 162</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>321</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>A trumpet announces the arrival of Prince Graygor's men as they swarm around the west side of the square. Baron Shinzar screams in anger and lifts his axe on high, daring them all to step forward and feel its lethal caress. His offer is met by a dozen arrows, loosed by Eruan archers from the houses bordering the square, but the shafts are drawn to the blade of the sorcerous axe where they disintegrate in a sizzling splash of glowing splinters. With an evil laugh, the Baron mounts his charger and gallops through the soldiers, cutting down those brave enough to stand in his way. But as he leaves the town he finds his escape blocked by a new and formidable enemy.</p>
+ <p>A trumpet announces the arrival of Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s men as they swarm around the west side of the square. Baron Shinzar screams in anger and lifts his axe on high, daring them all to step forward and feel its lethal caress. His offer is met by a dozen arrows, loosed by Eruan archers from the houses bordering the square, but the shafts are drawn to the blade of the sorcerous axe where they disintegrate in a sizzling splash of glowing splinters. With an evil laugh, the Baron mounts his charger and gallops through the soldiers, cutting down those brave enough to stand in his way. But as he leaves the town he finds his escape blocked by a new and formidable enemy.</p>
<choice idref="sect110"><link-text>Turn to 110</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>326</title></meta>
<data>
- <p>You snatch the amulet from Roark's lifeless hand and then turn to confront Tagazin. You sense an energy flowing between Roark's amulet and the amulet that hangs around the Demonlord's neck, and you use this power-bridge to ward off the creature.</p>
- <p>Tagazin shudders as your psychic commands rob him of his supernatural strength. His body becomes pale, almost transparent, and wisps of smoke curl from his skin as though his body was evaporating slowly. He retreats towards the centre of the temple and leaps on to the marble block. There is a chilling howl and suddenly the shadowy chamber is flooded with a blinding light. Thunder booms and the walls shake. Terrified, Roark's followers flee the temple and scramble up the stairs. Crackling bolts of white lightning leap from the marble block to tear great chunks of rock from the walls, and the air seethes with a cloying stench that threatens to suffocate you. With terror in your heart you bound up the steps and escape as the defeated spirit of the Demonlord vents its spite on the chamber below.</p>
+ <p>You snatch the amulet from Roark<ch.apos/>s lifeless hand and then turn to confront Tagazin. You sense an energy flowing between Roark<ch.apos/>s amulet and the amulet that hangs around the Demonlord<ch.apos/>s neck, and you use this power-bridge to ward off the creature.</p>
+ <p>Tagazin shudders as your psychic commands rob him of his supernatural strength. His body becomes pale, almost transparent, and wisps of smoke curl from his skin as though his body was evaporating slowly. He retreats towards the centre of the temple and leaps on to the marble block. There is a chilling howl and suddenly the shadowy chamber is flooded with a blinding light. Thunder booms and the walls shake. Terrified, Roark<ch.apos/>s followers flee the temple and scramble up the stairs. Crackling bolts of white lightning leap from the marble block to tear great chunks of rock from the walls, and the air seethes with a cloying stench that threatens to suffocate you. With terror in your heart you bound up the steps and escape as the defeated spirit of the Demonlord vents its spite on the chamber below.</p>
<choice idref="sect341"><link-text>Turn to 341</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You return to consciousness with a throbbing headache. A circle of bristle-bearded faces swim in and out of focus, staring down at you as if you were a fish in a bowl. You try to rise but are discouraged from doing so by the point of a sword that hovers above your heart. As your vision slowly clears you realize that you are no longer in the gorge, and the faces you see belong to a company of crimson-clad partisans.</p>
- <p><quote>It was careless of you to wander into Lacaress Gorge, Pathfinder,</quote> says a tall, lantern-jawed sergeant. <quote>What were you hoping to find there save a good night's sleep?</quote></p>
- <p><quote>I came with Prince Graygor's leave,</quote> you say, showing your signet ring as proof. <quote>I am here on a secret mission of great urgency. I must speak with your leader, Sebb Jarel.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It was careless of you to wander into Lacaress Gorge, Pathfinder,</quote> says a tall, lantern-jawed sergeant. <quote>What were you hoping to find there save a good night<ch.apos/>s sleep?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>I came with Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s leave,</quote> you say, showing your signet ring as proof. <quote>I am here on a secret mission of great urgency. I must speak with your leader, Sebb Jarel.</quote></p>
<p>The sergeant inspects your ring carefully. <quote>Very well,</quote> he says, and sheathes his sword. <quote>We shall take you to Sebb, but you must agree to be blindfolded.</quote> You nod your assent and a yard of cloth is wound about your eyes. Guided by the sergeant, you are helped on to your horse and the reins given into the hands of one of his men. After two hours in the saddle, you reach your destination and the blindfold is removed.</p>
<choice idref="sect25"><link-text>Turn to 25</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You focus your Kai skill on the detent, willing it to move aside. It clicks back and the door opens on to a passage lined with torches. Halfway along there is another door&emdash;a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach this door and peer in through the grille.</p>
- <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
+ <p>You focus your Kai skill on the detent, willing it to move aside. It clicks back and the door opens on to a passage lined with torches. Halfway along there is another door<ch.emdash/>a solid slab of iron broken only by a small, barred window. Silently you approach this door and peer in through the grille.</p>
+ <choice idref="sect260">If you have visited the Danarg in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect114">If you have not, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>When he opens his fist you see that the coin shows <quote>tails</quote>. <quote>Fate has chosen you for this heroic task, Kai lord,</quote> he says, and hands you the leather satchel containing the crystal explosive. <quote>My men will cover you with their crossbows when you make your run. Place the device so that the shard faces the door and remember, you have only ten seconds to get back once it is activated.</quote></p>
+ <p>When he opens his fist you see that the coin shows <quote>tails</quote>. <quote>Fate has chosen you for this heroic task, Kai Lord,</quote> he says, and hands you the leather satchel containing the crystal explosive. <quote>My men will cover you with their crossbows when you make your run. Place the device so that the shard faces the door and remember, you have only ten seconds to get back once it is activated.</quote></p>
<p>You shoulder the satchel and, as Adamas gives the order to his men to fire, you scramble over the rampart and sprint towards the great iron door.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you have completed the Lore-circle of Solaris, add a further 2.</p>
- <choice idref="sect243">If your total is now 0&endash;1, <link-text>turn to 243</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect99">If it is 2&endash;7, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect243">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>1, <link-text>turn to 243</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect99">If it is 2<ch.endash/>7, <link-text>turn to 99</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect184">If it is 8 or more, <link-text>turn to 184</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p><quote>I see you wear the Prince's mark,</quote> he says, pointing at your signet ring with the tip of his blade. <quote>Be you running an errand on his behalf?</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>I see you wear the Prince<ch.apos/>s mark,</quote> he says, pointing at your signet ring with the tip of his blade. <quote>Be you running an errand on his behalf?</quote></p>
<p><quote>Aye,</quote> you answer, mimicking the Eruan accent to perfection with the help of your Magnakai Discipline. <quote>An errand of great urgency. Do you know where I might find Sebb Jarel?</quote></p>
- <p>The man laughs and slaps his thigh. <quote>Aye, that I do,</quote> he says, jovially. <quote>He's my brother. You'll find him encamped at the foot o' Hawkridge Mountain. Stay on the trail to Pirsi until you reach the old mining settlement of Kaig. Then take the track that follows the stream. Just keep on ridin' and you'll find ol' Sebb soon enough.</quote></p>
- <p>You thank him for his help and hospitality and turn to leave. As you reach the doorway he calls out: <quote>Be watchful when you enter the forest. There's a pack o' Akataz on the loose. If they catch scent o' your horse they'll be down on you quicker than lightning.</quote></p>
+ <p>The man laughs and slaps his thigh. <quote>Aye, that I do,</quote> he says, jovially. <quote>He<ch.apos/>s my brother. You<ch.apos/>ll find him encamped at the foot o<ch.apos/> Hawkridge Mountain. Stay on the trail to Pirsi until you reach the old mining settlement of Kaig. Then take the track that follows the stream. Just keep on ridin<ch.apos/> and you<ch.apos/>ll find ol<ch.apos/> Sebb soon enough.</quote></p>
+ <p>You thank him for his help and hospitality and turn to leave. As you reach the doorway he calls out: <quote>Be watchful when you enter the forest. There<ch.apos/>s a pack o<ch.apos/> Akataz on the loose. If they catch scent o<ch.apos/> your horse they<ch.apos/>ll be down on you quicker than lightning.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect75"><link-text>Turn to 75</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you have completed the Lore-circle of Solaris, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
- <choice idref="sect348">If your total is now 0&endash;6, <link-text>turn to 348</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect348">If your total is now 0<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 348</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect47">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your arrow creases the creature's skull and disappears into the darkness beyond. It howls at the sudden pain but does not cease its attack. The wolf is now upon you and there is no time to draw a hand weapon to ward off the first snap of its great yellow fangs.</p>
+ <p>Your arrow creases the creature<ch.apos/>s skull and disappears into the darkness beyond. It howls at the sudden pain but does not cease its attack. The wolf is now upon you and there is no time to draw a hand weapon to ward off the first snap of its great yellow fangs.</p>
<combat><enemy>Taintor Wolf</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">26</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">46</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You must fight the first round of combat unarmed. At the start of the second round you may draw a weapon (if you possess one) and fight the beast as normal.</p>
<choice idref="sect202">If you win and the fight lasts four rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 202</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>What manner of deceit is this?</quote> he growls accusingly. <quote>Know you this, your tricks and your tortures will never break my spirit, for I am of the Vakeros and we are slave to no man!</quote></p>
- <p>Your Kai senses tell you that he is speaking the truth&emdash;he is a Vakeros warrior-magician of Dessi. Certain now of his truthfulness, you decide to reveal to him your real identity.</p>
+ <p>Your Kai senses tell you that he is speaking the truth<ch.emdash/>he is a Vakeros warrior-magician of Dessi. Certain now of his truthfulness, you decide to reveal to him your real identity.</p>
<choice idref="sect69"><link-text>Turn to 69</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The officer looks at you as if you are insane. <quote>The crazy fool thinks he's a Kai lord,</quote> he says scornfully to his men as he climbs back into his saddle. <quote>The foul air of this wilderness has addled his brains. Let us ride on; we've wasted too much time here already.</quote></p>
+ <p>The officer looks at you as if you are insane. <quote>The crazy fool thinks he<ch.apos/>s a Kai Lord,</quote> he says scornfully to his men as he climbs back into his saddle. <quote>The foul air of this wilderness has addled his brains. Let us ride on; we<ch.apos/>ve wasted too much time here already.</quote></p>
<p>He spurs his horse forward and you are forced to dive aside as the riders surge across the bridge and disappear along the road that leads to the Moggador Forest.</p>
<choice idref="sect179"><link-text>Turn to 179</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With your heart pounding fit to burst, you gulp a lungful of air and leap into the gorge. For a few seconds you lose your orientation as you tumble in the air then you hit the river with a stunning crash: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>You soon surface but the current is very strong and you cannot resist being swept along. For over a mile you ride the icy white water until your feet touch some smooth rocks as they speed past below. By kicking out against these boulders you are able to propel yourself towards the bank. Cold and exhausted, you eventually claw your way out of the water and collapse on the rocky shore.</p>
- <p>The jump and your river ride have taken their toll o
f your possessions. Delete the items you have listed second, third, fifth and seventh in the Backpack section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. Also, delete half the contents of your Belt Pouch and one Special Item of your choice.</p>
+ <p>The jump and your river ride have taken their toll o
n your possessions. Delete the items you have listed second, third, fifth and seventh in the Backpack section of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. Also, delete half the contents of your Belt Pouch and one Special Item of your choice.</p>
<choice idref="sect294"><link-text>Turn to 294</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Dust clogs your throat and the roar of falling stone is deafening as you race towards the surface. When you reach the ramp that leads to the crystal doors you find it split wide open. A web of cracks zig-zags across the two halves and a growing mound of rubble threatens to seal off the exit. Desperately you claw your way across this jagged debris, passing the bodies of some of Roark's followers, and diving through the shrinking exit just before the ceiling collapses with a tremendous crash.</p>
+ <p>Dust clogs your throat and the roar of falling stone is deafening as you race towards the surface. When you reach the ramp that leads to the crystal doors you find it split wide open. A web of cracks zigzags across the two halves and a growing mound of rubble threatens to seal off the exit. Desperately you claw your way across this jagged debris, passing the bodies of some of Roark<ch.apos/>s followers, and diving through the shrinking exit just before the ceiling collapses with a tremendous crash.</p>
<p>Outside the situation is remarkably calm; only a slight ground tremor and a sound like distant thunder hint at the incredible destruction taking place inside the temple. The clearing is deserted and you are beginning to think you are the only one to have escaped, when you hear horses galloping away and glimpse three riders disappearing along a track that heads off to the east. It is nearly dark and they are soon swallowed by the shadows of the forest.</p>
<choice idref="sect181">If you wish to follow them, <link-text>turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect19">If you choose to ignore them and spend the night in the clearing, <link-text>turn to 19</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you approach the partisans you hold up your right hand to display your signet ring. It is enough to convince them that you speak the truth.</p>
- <p><quote>Very well,</quote> says their sergeant, a tall lantern-jawed man with iron-grey hair. <quote>We shall take you to our leader. But you must agree to wear a blindfold. It is for your own good as well as ours. The Drakkarim torture their prisoners: should you fall into their hands you'll not be able to tell them where we are encamped.</quote> He pulls a length of cloth from his saddlebag and wraps it tightly around your eyes. Then another takes hold of your reins and leads you away from the gorge. After two hours in the saddle you finally reach your destination and the blindfold is removed.</p>
+ <p><quote>Very well,</quote> says their sergeant, a tall lantern-jawed man with iron-grey hair. <quote>We shall take you to our leader. But you must agree to wear a blindfold. It is for your own good as well as ours. The Drakkarim torture their prisoners: should you fall into their hands you<ch.apos/>ll not be able to tell them where we are encamped.</quote> He pulls a length of cloth from his saddlebag and wraps it tightly around your eyes. Then another takes hold of your reins and leads you away from the gorge. After two hours in the saddle you finally reach your destination and the blindfold is removed.</p>
<choice idref="sect25"><link-text>Turn to 25</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>With devastating speed and accuracy, you draw your arrows and fire them deep into the hearts of the two enemy archers. Both men stagger and crumple to the ground, but your bowmanship does little to deter their comrades. With a fearsome yell, the three remaining warriors brandish their swords and axes and come thundering towards you. There is no time to evade their attack&emdash;you must fight them to the death!</p>
+ <p>With devastating speed and accuracy, you draw your arrows and fire them deep into the hearts of the two enemy archers. Both men stagger and crumple to the ground, but your bowmanship does little to deter their comrades. With a fearsome yell, the three remaining warriors brandish their swords and axes and come thundering towards you. There is no time to evade their attack<ch.emdash/>you must fight them to the death!</p>
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- <description>The three remaining warriors brandish their swords<br />and axes and come thundering towards you</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>The three remaining warriors brandish their swords</line>
+ <line>and axes and come thundering towards you.</line>
+ </description>
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<p>A group of high-ranking warriors are gathered around a table on which lies a map of Ghatan and the Hammerlands. They are engrossed in their plans for an assault across the causeway and they do not notice you enter the tent. The officer speaks with one of the lords, who leaves the table to come and question you.</p>
<p><quote>Welcome Pathfinder,</quote> he says, his keen eyes glinting like two polished gemstones. <quote>I am Adamas, Lord Constable of Garthen, commander-in-chief of the Talestrian army. What news do you bring from Eru?</quote></p>
- <p>Rather than risk raising his suspicions, you tell him of the Eruan-Lencian alliance and their successful struggle against the forces of Baron Shinzar of Blackshroud. He listens with interest to your report, then he asks how you came to be 200 miles from Prince Graygor's army.</p>
+ <p>Rather than risk raising his suspicions, you tell him of the Eruan-Lencian alliance and their successful struggle against the forces of Baron Shinzar of Blackshroud. He listens with interest to your report, then he asks how you came to be 200 miles from Prince Graygor<ch.apos/>s army.</p>
<choice idref="sect86">If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Divination, <link-text>turn to 86</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect158">If you do not possess this skill, you can either say that you are on a secret mission; <link-text>turn to 158</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect290">Or reveal your true identity; <link-text>turn to 290</link-text>.</choice>
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- <description>A Drakkarim officer appears&emdash;the most repugnant<br />human being you have ever seen</description>
+ <description>
+ <line>A Drakkarim officer appears<ch.emdash/>the most repugnant</line>
+ <line>human being you have ever seen.</line>
+ </description>
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- <p>Your arrow passes clean through the creature's mouth, tearing a jagged hole in its furry jowl. The beast shrieks at the sudden pain and shakes its head, spraying you with thick crimson blood. Maddened by the pain, it snaps its great fangs and rolls its grim yellow eyes as it steadies itself to pounce on you and exact its revenge.</p>
+ <p>Your arrow passes clean through the creature<ch.apos/>s mouth, tearing a jagged hole in its furry jowl. The beast shrieks at the sudden pain and shakes its head, spraying you with thick crimson blood. Maddened by the pain, it snaps its great fangs and rolls its grim yellow eyes as it steadies itself to pounce on you and exact its revenge.</p>
<p>Hurriedly you drop your bow and unsheathe a hand weapon as the wolf springs towards your chest.</p>
<combat><enemy>Taintor Wolf</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">25</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">42</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect202">If you win and the fight lasts four rounds or less, <link-text>turn to 202</link-text>.</choice>
<p>There is a deafening crack and a bolt of blue lightning streaks from the stone held in his pincer-like claw. It shears through the rusty metal and you are peppered with red-hot iron splinters. As the shock wave hits the weakened ball of fire, the two Lorestones are sent tumbling into the black abyss. Then a second bolt from the black stone tears the gantry in two, and with the ghastly laugh of Darklord Gnaag ringing in your ears, you plummet headlong into the icy cold pit.</p>
<p>You have fallen into a portal of total darkness, a Shadow Gate that leads to the twilight world of Daziarn. The wisdom and strength of the Lorestone of Luomi is now a part of your body and spirit, and the last remaining Lorestones are still within your reach, but your descent into the Daziarn heralds the beginning of a deadly, supernatural episode of the Magnakai Quest.</p>
<p>If you have the courage of a true Kai master, the wonders and the horrors of the twilight plane await you in Book 11, the penultimate Magnakai adventure, entitled:</p>
- <p><cite><a href="&link.11tpot;">The Prisoners of Time</a></cite></p>
+ <p><bookref series="lw" book="11tpot"><cite>The Prisoners of Time</cite></bookref></p>
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+ <line><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>: <ch.blankline/></line>
+ <line><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ>: <ch.blankline/></line>
+ </p>
+ <p>Magnakai Disciplines:</p>
+ <ol>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ </ol>
+ <p>Bonus Disciplines:</p>
+ <ol>
+ <li><ch.blankline/>: 4th Discipline if you've completed one Magnakai Adventure successfully</li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/>: 5th Discipline if you've completed two Magnakai Adventures successfully</li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/>: 6th Discipline if you've completed three Magnakai Adventures successfully</li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/>: 7th Discipline if you've completed four Magnakai Adventures successfully</li>
+ </ol>
+ <p>Weapons:</p>
+ <ol>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ </ol>
+ <p>Belt Pouch: <ch.blankline/></p>
+ <p>Meals: <ch.blankline/></p>
+ <p>Backpack Items:</p>
+ <ol>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ </ol>
+ <p>Special Items:</p>
+ <ol>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
+ <li><ch.blankline/></li>
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- <li>Add your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> to any extra points given to you by your Kai Disciplines.</li>
+ <li>Add your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> to any extra points given to you by your Magnakai Disciplines.</li>
<li>Subtract the <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> of your enemy from this total. This number = Combat Ratio.</li>
- <li>Pick
number from <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</li>
- <li>Turn to <a idref="crtable">Combat Results Table</a>.</li>
- <li>Find your Combat Ratio on the top of chart and cross-reference to random number you have picked. (E indicates loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to Enemy. LW indicates loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to Lone Wolf.)</li>
- <li>Continue the combat from Stage 3 until one character is dead. This is when <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points of either character fall to 0.</li>
+ <li>Pick
a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</li>
+ <li>Turn to
the <a idref="crtable">Combat Results Table</a>.</li>
+ <li>Find your Combat Ratio on the top of the chart and cross-reference to the random number you have picked. (E indicates loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to Enemy. LW indicates loss of <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points to Lone Wolf.)</li>
+ <li>Continue the combat from Stage 3 until one character is dead. This is when the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points of either character falls to 0 or below.</li>
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<li>You may only do this when the text of the adventure offers you the opportunity.</li>
- <li>You undertake one round of combat in the usual way. All points lost by the enemy are ignored, only Lone Wolf loses the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</li>
+ <li>You undertake one round of combat in the usual way. All points lost by the enemy are ignored; only Lone Wolf loses the <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</li>
<li>If the book offers the chance of taking evasive action in place of combat, it can be taken in the first round of combat or any subsequent round.</li>
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+ <table summary="This table provides the endurance losses sustained by the hero and enemy as a result of combat.">
+ <caption>Combat Results with combined hero and enemy endurance losses</caption>
+
+ <colgroup span="1"></colgroup>
+ <colgroup span="13"></colgroup>
+
+ <tfoot>
+ <tr>
+ <td colspan="14">Combat results are given enemy's endurance loss first followed by the hero's endurance loss. For example, "12/0" means that the enemy loses 12 endurance points while the hero loses 0 endurance points. A combat result of "k" means that the combatant is killed. For example, "0/k" means that the enemy loses 0 endurance points while the hero is killed.</td>
+ </tr>
+ </tfoot>
+
+ <tbody>
+ <tr>
+ <th rowspan="2" scope="col">Random Number</th>
+ <th colspan="13" scope="colgroup">Combat Ratio</th>
+ </tr>
+
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-11 or lower</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-10/ -9</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-8/ -7</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-6/ -5</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-4/ -3</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">-2/ -1</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">0</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">1/ 2</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">3/ 4</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">5/ 6</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">7/ 8</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">9/ 10</th>
+ <th scope="col" axis="combat_ratio">11 or higher</th>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">1</th>
+ <td>0/k</td>
+ <td>0/k</td>
+ <td>0/8</td>
+ <td>0/6</td>
+ <td>1/6</td>
+ <td>2/5</td>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/5</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/4</td>
+ <td>7/4</td>
+ <td>8/3</td>
+ <td>9/3</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">2</th>
+ <td>0/k</td>
+ <td>0/8</td>
+ <td>0/7</td>
+ <td>1/6</td>
+ <td>2/5</td>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/4</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/3</td>
+ <td>8/3</td>
+ <td>9/3</td>
+ <td>10/2</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">3</th>
+ <td>0/8</td>
+ <td>0/7</td>
+ <td>1/6</td>
+ <td>2/5</td>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/4</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/3</td>
+ <td>8/3</td>
+ <td>9/2</td>
+ <td>10/2</td>
+ <td>11/2</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">4</th>
+ <td>0/8</td>
+ <td>1/7</td>
+ <td>2/6</td>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/4</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/3</td>
+ <td>8/2</td>
+ <td>9/2</td>
+ <td>10/2</td>
+ <td>11/2</td>
+ <td>12/2</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">5</th>
+ <td>1/7</td>
+ <td>2/6</td>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/4</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/2</td>
+ <td>8/2</td>
+ <td>9/2</td>
+ <td>10/2</td>
+ <td>11/2</td>
+ <td>12/2</td>
+ <td>14/1</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">6</th>
+ <td>2/6</td>
+ <td>3/6</td>
+ <td>4/5</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/2</td>
+ <td>8/2</td>
+ <td>9/2</td>
+ <td>10/2</td>
+ <td>11/1</td>
+ <td>12/1</td>
+ <td>14/1</td>
+ <td>16/1</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">7</th>
+ <td>3/5</td>
+ <td>4/5</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/2</td>
+ <td>8/2</td>
+ <td>9/1</td>
+ <td>10/1</td>
+ <td>11/1</td>
+ <td>12/0</td>
+ <td>14/0</td>
+ <td>16/0</td>
+ <td>18/0</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">8</th>
+ <td>4/4</td>
+ <td>5/4</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/2</td>
+ <td>8/1</td>
+ <td>9/1</td>
+ <td>10/0</td>
+ <td>11/0</td>
+ <td>12/0</td>
+ <td>14/0</td>
+ <td>16/0</td>
+ <td>18/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">9</th>
+ <td>5/3</td>
+ <td>6/3</td>
+ <td>7/2</td>
+ <td>8/0</td>
+ <td>9/0</td>
+ <td>10/0</td>
+ <td>11/0</td>
+ <td>12/0</td>
+ <td>14/0</td>
+ <td>16/0</td>
+ <td>18/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
+ </tr>
+ <tr>
+ <th scope="row" axis="random_number">0</th>
+ <td>6/0</td>
+ <td>7/0</td>
+ <td>8/0</td>
+ <td>9/0</td>
+ <td>10/0</td>
+ <td>11/0</td>
+ <td>12/0</td>
+ <td>14/0</td>
+ <td>16/0</td>
+ <td>18/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
+ <td>k/0</td>
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- <p>We have taken our unique opportunity to correct errors and to enforce a standard of English usage. We list our changes here. If you see anything that needs correction, please contact the <a href="mailto:&link.staff.email;">Project Aon Staff</a>.</p>
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- <p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far</a>) Removed the quotation marks from <quote><foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign></quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) 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>. Placed <quote>or below</quote> after <quote>fall to zero</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>ie,</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Removed <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>, replaced <quote>currency of Anari</quote> with <quote>currency of Eru</quote> and replaced <quote>1 Gold Crown</quote> with <quote>one Gold Crown</quote>. Replaced all occurrences of <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="cmbtrulz">Rules for Combat</a>) Removed <quote>on the inside back cover of the book</quote>. Replaced <quote>on the page after the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a></quote> with <quote>in the back of this book</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story So Far</a>) Removed the quotation marks from <quote><foreign xml:lang="x-dessi">koura-tas-kai</foreign></quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai monastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Monastery</quote>, <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote> and <quote>gods</quote> with <quote>Gods</quote>.</p>
+
+ <p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) 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>. Placed <quote>or below</quote> after <quote>fall to zero</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>ie,</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>Chart (you</quote> with <quote>Chart. (You</quote>, and <quote>Items).</quote> with <quote>Items.)</quote>.</p>
+
+ <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Magnakai Disciplines</a>) Added <quote>The fact that you are skilled with three Weapons does not mean that you begin the adventure carrying any of them. However, you will have opportunities to acquire Weapons during your adventure. For every <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> book that you complete in the Magnakai series, you may add an additional Weapon to your list.</quote> to the description of Weaponmastery. This text is taken directly from the Weaponmastery section found in <bookref series="lw" book="06tkot"><cite>The Kingdoms of Terror</cite></bookref>. Added <quote>(Psi-surge and Mindblast cannot be used simultaneously.)</quote> to the description of Psi-surge. Replaced <quote>knowledge mastery</quote> with <quote>knowledge that mastery</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>weapons list</quote> with <quote><a idref="action">Weapons List</a></quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-18811-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>two weapons</quote> with <quote>two Weapons</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-18811-ITEM--></p>
+
+ <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Removed <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>, replaced <quote>currency of Anari</quote> with <quote>currency of Eru</quote> and replaced <quote>1 Gold Crown</quote> with <quote>one Gold Crown</quote>. Replaced all occurrences of <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>. Replaced all three occurrences of <quote>Kai monastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Monastery</quote>. Replaced all occurrences of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, and <quote>arrows</quote> with <quote>Arrows</quote>. Replaced <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>. Replaced <quote>Weaponmastery with a bow</quote> with <quote>Weaponmastery with Bow</quote>. Replaced <quote>combat, therefore</quote> with <quote>combat; therefore</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-33380-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>two weapons</quote> with <quote>two Weapons</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33380-ITEM--></p>
+
+ <p>(<a idref="cmbtrulz">Rules for Combat</a>) Removed <quote>on the inside back cover of the book</quote>. Replaced <quote>on the page after the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a></quote> with <quote>in the back of this book</quote>. Replaced <quote>reduced to zero</quote> with <quote>reduced to zero or below</quote>. Replaced <quote>points reduced</quote> with <quote>points possibly reduced</quote>. Replaced <quote>at which point the one with the zero score is declared dead.</quote> with <quote>at which point that combatant is declared dead.</quote>.</p>
+
<p>(<a idref="lorecrcl">Lore-circles of the Magnakai</a>) Capitalized <quote>bonuses</quote> in the title <quote>Lore-circle Bonuses</quote>.</p>
+
<p>(<a idref="imprvdsc">Improved Disciplines</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>eg</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>) Replaced <quote>mid-summer's</quote> with <quote>midsummer's</quote> and <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>. Removed <quote>at the front of the book</quote>. Capitalised both occurrences of <quote>prince</quote>.</p>
+
+ <p>(<a idref="sect1">1</a>) Replaced <quote>mid-summer<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>midsummer<ch.apos/>s</quote>, <quote>much-publicized</quote> with <quote>much publicized</quote>, and <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>. Removed <quote>at the front of the book</quote>. Capitalised both occurrences of <quote>prince</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect4">4</a>) Replaced <quote>Principalin or more</quote> with <quote>Principalin or higher</quote>. Replaced <quote>Tutelary or more</quote> with <quote>Tutelary or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect9">9</a>) Replaced <quote>battle smoke</quote> with <quote>battle-smoke</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect18">18</a>) Replaced <quote>Primate or more</quote> with <quote>Primate or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect28">28</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect43">43</a>) Replaced <quote>backpack</quote> with <quote>Backpack</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect51">51</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect54">54</a>) Replaced <quote>rock face</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect56">56</a>) Replaced <quote>death cry</quote> with <quote>death-cry</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect60">60</a>) Replaced <quote>hornet<ch.apos/>s nest</quote> with <quote>hornets<ch.apos/> nest</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect73">73</a>) Replaced <quote>battle smoke</quote> with <quote>battle-smoke</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect75">75</a>) Placed the choice leading to <a idref="sect102">Section 102</a> first in the list.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect77">77</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect78">78</a>) Placed the choice leading to <a idref="sect14">Section 14</a> first in the list.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect79">79</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect87">87</a>) Replaced <quote>shield wall</quote> with <quote>shield-wall</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect88">88</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect92">92</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect93">93</a>) Replaced <quote>Cener druids</quote> with <quote>Cener Druids</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect94">94</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect94">94</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect96">96</a>) Replaced <quote>bonuses</quote> with <quote>missile bonuses</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect104">104</a>) Replaced <quote>jet black</quote> with <quote>jet-black</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect107">107</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>.Placed the choice leading to <a idref="sect139">Section 139</a> first in the list.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect109">109</a>) Replaced <quote>Elite</quote> with <quote>Élite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect106">106</a>) Replaced <quote>Primate or more</quote> with <quote>Primate or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect107">107</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>.Placed the choice leading to <a idref="sect139">Section 139</a> first in the list.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect109">109</a>) Replaced <quote>Elite</quote> with <quote><ch.Eacute/>lite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect113">113</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect114">114</a>) Replace <quote>crosslegged</quote> with <quote>cross-legged</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Replace <quote>creamy-coloured</quote> with <quote>cream-coloured</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>) Replaced <quote>pack move</quote> with <quote>pack moves</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect127">127</a>) Replaced <quote>north a</quote> with <quote>north, a</quote> and <quote>Kraagenskul</quote> with <quote>Kraagenskûl</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect115">115</a>) Replaced <quote>horse<ch.apos/>s hooves</quote> with <quote>horses<ch.apos/> hooves</quote>. Replaced <quote>melee</quote> with <quote>m<ch.ecirc/>l<ch.eacute/>e</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Replaced <quote>creamy-coloured</quote> with <quote>cream-coloured</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) Replaced <quote>zig-zags</quote> with <quote>zigzags</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>) Replaced <quote>pack move</quote> with <quote>pack moves</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect127">127</a>) Replaced <quote>north a</quote> with <quote>north, a</quote> and <quote>Kraagenskul</quote> with <quote>Kraagensk<ch.ucirc/>l</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect131">131</a>) Replaced <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect134">134</a>) Replaced <quote>Bolas</quote> with <quote>bolas</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect140">140</a>) Replaced <quote>Principalin or more</quote> with <quote>Principalin or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect142">142</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect145">145</a>) Changed the list of items to initial capitals.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect148">148</a>) Replaced <quote>battle smoke</quote> with <quote>battle-smoke</quote>, <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>, and <quote>battle frenzy</quote> with <quote>battle-frenzy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect148">148</a>) Replaced <quote>battle smoke</quote> with <quote>battle-smoke</quote>, <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>, and <quote>battle frenzy</quote> with <quote>battle-frenzy</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect150">150</a>) Replaced <quote>Principalin or more</quote> with <quote>Principalin or higher</quote>. Replaced <quote>Tutelary or more</quote> with <quote>Tutelary or higher</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect159">159</a>) Replaced <quote>blood-stains</quote> with <quote>bloodstains</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect169">169</a>) Replaced <quote>blood-stained</quote> with <quote>bloodstained</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect169">169</a>) Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote> and <quote>blood-stained</quote> with <quote>bloodstained</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect172">172</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect176">176</a>) Replaced <quote>woodsmoke</quote> with <quote>wood smoke</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect177">177</a>) Changed the list of items to initial capitals.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) Replaced <quote>water-course</quote> with <quote>watercourse</quote> and <quote>inky-black</quote> with <quote>inky black</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect179">179</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) Replaced <quote>water-course</quote> with <quote>watercourse</quote> and <quote>inky-black</quote> with <quote>inky black</quote>. Replaced <quote>forego</quote> with <quote>forgo</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>) Placed the choice leading to <a idref="sect302">Section 302</a> first in the list.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect187">187</a>) Replaced <quote>the fight last</quote> with <quote>the fight lasts</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect193">193</a>) Replaced <quote>Imposter!</quote> with <quote>Impostor!</quote>. Replaced <quote>hornet<ch.apos/>s nest</quote> with <quote>hornets<ch.apos/> nest</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>) Replaced <quote>unmistakeable</quote> with <quote>unmistakable</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>) Replaced <quote>battle frenzy</quote> with <quote>battle-frenzy</quote>, <quote>war horns</quote> with <quote>war-horns</quote>, and <quote>shield wall</quote> with <quote>shield-wall</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect214">214</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Replaced <quote>lifeforce</quote> with <quote>life-force</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) Replaced <quote>blood-lust</quote> with <quote>bloodlust</quote> and <quote>curled-up</quote> with <quote>curled up</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect200">200</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect206">206</a>) Replaced <quote>Tutelary or more</quote> with <quote>Tutelary or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect208">208</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect209">209</a>) Replaced <quote>Tutelary or more</quote> with <quote>Tutelary or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>) Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>, <quote>war horns</quote> with <quote>war-horns</quote>, <quote>shield wall</quote> with <quote>shield-wall</quote>, and <quote>battle frenzy</quote> with <quote>battle-frenzy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect214">214</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>. Replaced <quote>lifeforce</quote> with <quote>life-force</quote>. Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>) Replaced <quote>you, he</quote> with <quote>you; he</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect224">224</a>) Replaced <quote>Primate or more</quote> with <quote>Primate or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect230">230</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect240">240</a>) Replaced <quote>Primate or more</quote> with <quote>Primate or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) Replaced <quote>blood-lust</quote> with <quote>bloodlust</quote> and <quote>curled-up</quote> with <quote>curled up</quote>. Replaced <quote>Principalin or more</quote> with <quote>Principalin or higher</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect244">244</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect250">250</a>) Replaced <quote>forego</quote> with <quote>forgo</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect252">252</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect260">260</a>) Replaced <quote>crosslegged</quote> with <quote>cross-legged</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect261">261</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote>élite</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect271">271</a>) Changed the list of items to initial capitals.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect261">261</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect265">265</a>) Replaced <quote>toll of your</quote> with <quote>toll on your</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect270">270</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect271">271</a>) Changed the list of items to initial capitals. Replaced <quote>their muscular bodies</quote> with <quote>his muscular body</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect273">273</a>) Replaced <quote>Tutelary or more</quote> with <quote>Tutelary or higher</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect277">277</a>) Replaced <quote>backpack items or weapons</quote> with <quote>Backpack Items or Weapons</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect280">280</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect284">284</a>) Replaced <quote>war horn</quote> with <quote>war-horn</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect293">293</a>) Replaced <quote>bonuses</quote> with <quote>missile bonuses</quote> and <quote>. If you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Weaponmastery,</quote> with <quote>and</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect298">298</a>) Replaced <quote>Cenerese druids</quote> with <quote>Cenerese Druids</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect298">298</a>) Replaced <quote>Cenerese druids</quote> with <quote>Cenerese Druids</quote>. Replaced <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect301">301</a>) Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect303">303</a>) Replaced <quote>Cener druids</quote> with <quote>Cener Druids</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect304">304</a>) Replaced <quote>rockface</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect304">304</a>) Replaced <quote>rockface</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect306">306</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect317">317</a>) Replaced <quote>backpack and weapons</quote> with <quote>Backpack and Weapons</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect320">320</a>) Replaced <quote>Elite</quote> with <quote>Élite</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect320">320</a>) Replaced <quote>Elite</quote> with <quote><ch.Eacute/>lite</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect323">323</a>) Replaced <quote>hill-top</quote> with <quote>hilltop</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect328">328</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect330">330</a>) Replaced <quote>heads</quote> with <quote>tails</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect341">341</a>) Replaced <quote>zig-zag</quote> with <quote>zig-zags</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect344">344</a>) Replaced <quote>Zaggonozod</quote> with <quote>Zagganozod</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect328">328</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>. Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect330">330</a>) Replaced <quote>heads</quote> with <quote>tails</quote> and <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect339">339</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai lord</quote> with <quote>Kai Lord</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect341">341</a>) Replaced <quote>zig-zag</quote> with <quote>zigzags</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect344">344</a>) Replaced <quote>Zaggonozod</quote> with <quote>Zagganozod</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect345">345</a>) Replaced <quote>out-distance</quote> with <quote>outdistance</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect348">348</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect348">348</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>. Added a period to the end of the illustration<ch.apos/>s caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>shadow gate</quote> with <quote>Shadow Gate</quote> and <quote>book 11</quote> with <quote>Book 11</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="crsumary">Combat Rules Summary</a>) Replaced <quote>cross reference</quote> with <quote>cross-reference</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="crsumary">Combat Rules Summary</a>) Replaced <quote>cross reference</quote> with <quote>cross-reference</quote>, <quote>top of chart</quote> with <quote>top of the chart</quote>, and <quote>fall to 0</quote> with <quote>falls to 0 or below</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai Disciplines</quote> with <quote>Magnakai Disciplines</quote>. Replaced <quote>Pick number from</quote> with <quote>Pick a number from the</quote>. Replaced <quote>Turn to Combat</quote> with <quote>Turn to the Combat</quote>. Replaced <quote>to random number</quote> with <quote>to the random number</quote>. Replaced <quote>when ENDURANCE</quote> with <quote>when the ENDURANCE</quote>. Replaced <quote>ignored, only</quote> with <quote>ignored; only</quote>.</p>
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- <p>(<a idref="sect30">30</a>) There is no choice that leads to this section of the book. It is exactly the same as <a idref="sect299">Section 299</a> and therefore superfluous.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect54">54</a>) You may not use the Silver Bow of Duadon in this combat. If you have reached the rank of Tutelary and possess the Discipline of Weaponmastery, you only need to deduct 2 points from your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> if you are unarmed.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect126">126</a>) You must win the combat before continuing.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect177">177</a>) Kika are a form of currency used in the Darklands and the Drakkarim nations. Each coin is worth one-tenth of a Gold Crown and ten Kika take up the same space as one Gold Crown in your Belt Pouch.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) You must win the combat before continuing.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect286">286</a>) If you automatically kill Tagazin, he doesn't die but is severely weakened. You should still turn to <a idref="sect20">Section 20</a>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect304">304</a>) Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may decide to forgo the use of a shield for the duration of this combat. All weapon-like Special Items should be treated just as normal weapons for determination of whether or not you may use them in this combat (e.g. you cannot use the Silver Bow of Duadon but you may use the Sommerswerd).</p>
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<li>Illustration XVIII (<a idref="sect304">Section 304</a>)</li>
<li>Illustration XIX (<a idref="sect344">Section 344</a>)</li>
<li>Illustration XX (<a idref="sect348">Section 348</a>)</li>
- <li><a idref="action">Action Chart</a></li>
<li><a idref="map">Ghatan and Surrounding Territories</a></li>
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+ <li><a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="discplnz">Kai Disciplines</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect78">Section 78</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect85">Section 85</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect93">Section 93</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect160">Section 160</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect163">Section 163</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect168">Section 168</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect176">Section 176</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect186">Section 186</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect201">Section 201</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect211">Section 211</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect228">Section 228</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect231">Section 231</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect232">Section 232</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect249">Section 249</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect266">Section 266</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect270">Section 270</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect273">Section 273</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect284">Section 284</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect300">Section 300</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect308">Section 308</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect332">Section 332</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect335">Section 335</a></li>
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