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- <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to become supremely efficient in the use of all weapons. When you enter combat with one of your Grand Master weapons, you add 5 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. The rank of Kai Grand Defender, with which you begin the Grand Master series, means you are skilled in <em>two</em> of the weapons listed below.<footref id="discplnz-1" idref="discplnz-1-foot"></footref></p>
+ <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to become supremely efficient in the use of all weapons. When you enter combat with one of your <!--ERRTAG-RE-25472-->Grand Weaponmastery weapons<!--/ERRTAG-RE-25472-->, you add 5 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ>. The rank of Kai Grand Defender, with which you begin the Grand Master series, means you are skilled in <em>two</em> of the weapons listed below.<footref id="discplnz-1" idref="discplnz-1-foot"></footref></p>
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<creator>Brian Williams</creator>
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- <p>In psychic combat, Grand Masters are able to construct mind fortresses capable of protecting themselves and others. The strength and capacity of these fortresses increases as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
+ <p>In psychic combat, Grand Masters are able to construct mind fortresses capable of protecting themselves and others. The strength and capacity of these fortresses increase as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
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- <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to spirit-walk for far greater lengths of time, and with far fewer ill effects. Duration, and the protection of his inanimate body, increases as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
+ <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to spirit-walk for far greater lengths of time, and with far fewer ill effects. Duration, and the protection of his inanimate body, increase as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
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<dt>Grand Huntmastery</dt>
<dd><p>Kai Sun Lords with this skill are able to see, with acute accuracy, light in the infrared spectrum, <!--ERRTAG-RE-58448-->i.e. they<!--/ERRTAG-RE-58448--> can see complex patterns generated by heat in near or total darkness. They can also see light in the ultraviolet spectrum.</p></dd>
<dt>Kai-surge</dt>
- <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to launch a Kai-blast<ch.emdash/>a pulse of intense psychic energy which is capable of affecting both psychically active and inactive enemies. This form of psychic attack is very effective, more so than a usual Kai-surge, Psi-surge or Mindblast. It can cause an enemy to lose between 2 and 18 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in one attack. A Kai Sun Lord using Kai-blast determines the damage inflicted on an enemy by picking two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. These numbers should be added together (a <quote>0</quote> = 1) and the resultant total equals the damage inflicted. However, use of a Kai-blast will reduce a Sun Lord<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total by 4. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other form of psychic attack.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess mastery of this Discipline are able to launch a Kai-blast<ch.emdash/>a pulse of intense psychic energy which is capable of affecting both psychically active and inactive enemies. This form of psychic attack is very effective, more so than a usual Kai-surge, Psi-surge
, or Mindblast. It can cause an enemy to lose between 2 and 18 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points in one attack. A Kai Sun Lord using Kai-blast determines the damage inflicted on an enemy by picking two numbers from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. These numbers should be added together (a <quote>0</quote> = 1) and the resultant total equals the damage inflicted. However, use of a Kai-blast will reduce a Sun Lord<ch.apos/>s <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points total by 4. It cannot be used in conjunction with any other form of psychic attack.</p></dd>
<dt>Telegnosis</dt>
- <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess this Discipline are able to alter their body weight in order to walk successfully upon different kinds of surface, e.g. water, mud, lava and quicksand. Time duration and degree of surface difficulty increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
+ <dd><p>Sun Lords who possess this Discipline are able to alter their body weight in order to walk successfully upon different kinds of surface, e.g. water, mud, lava, and quicksand. Time duration and degree of surface difficulty increases as a Grand Master rises in rank.</p></dd>
<dt><!--ERRTAG-RE-57185-->Magi-magic<!--/ERRTAG-RE-57185--></dt>
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<p>Grand Masters who have reached the rank of Sun Lord are able to use the following battle-spells of the Elder Magi:</p>
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<p>You throw yourself to the ground and the beam of blazing white light passes within inches of your head, close enough to scorch the hood of your cloak. The moment you hit the warehouse floor you roll over and over and scramble for the nearest cover<ch.emdash/>a heavy iron chest, banded and riveted with steel. The warrior follows your swift movement and looses a second beam from his spear which slams into the iron chest with stunning force. You gasp with horror as you see the side of the chest bulging towards your face. Its thick rivets tremble and its age-blackened skin smoulders with a sullen heat. Instinct takes over, making you roll away from the iron chest and seek cover elsewhere. As you move, the beam of light tears through the rear of the iron box and destroys the ground where, only moments before, your face had been.</p>
<p>You call upon all of your camouflage skills to mask your body as you hurriedly seek a way to escape from this warrior and his sorcerous weapon. You reach the base of a large steel tank and scramble up a ladder fixed to its side. The top of the tank is stacked high with coiled ropes and you force yourself in amongst them. A few moments later you watch the warrior approach the smouldering remains of the iron chest. He is close enough now for you to see that his weapon is attached by length of steel cable to a canister strapped to his back.</p>
- <choice idref="sect209">If you possess a Bow, and the Discipline of Magi magic, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, <link-text>turn to 209</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect209">If you possess a Bow, and the Discipline of Magi-magic, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Lord, <link-text>turn to 209</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect156">If you do not possess a Bow, or this skill, or if you have yet to attain the rank of Sun Lord, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With bated breath you watch as the warrior kicks the smouldering remains of the iron chest. He scans the warehouse, the visor of his helmet pulsing a dull crimson glow as he tries to locate where you are hiding. Unable to find you, he cradles his weapon and begins a systematic search of the building.</p>
- <p>As he passes beneath the storage tank you seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack. You leap onto his back and bring him crashing to the ground. However, you soon discover that he is an exceptionally strong opponent and your advantage of surprise is quickly lost. He draws his power from the armour he wears and you are hard pressed to maintain your hold on his neck as he wrestles to break free. Then another warrior appears at the rear of the building. He, too, is armed with a magical spear. He aims this weapon at you and a flash of light erupts from its tip.</p>
+ <p>As he passes beneath the storage tank you seize the opportunity to launch a surprise attack. You leap onto his back and bring him crashing to the ground. However, you soon discover that he is an exceptionally strong opponent and your advantage of surprise is quickly lost. He draws his power from the armour he wears and you are hard-pressed to maintain your hold on his neck as he wrestles to break free. Then another warrior appears at the rear of the building. He, too, is armed with a magical spear. He aims this weapon at you and a flash of light erupts from its tip.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points score is 12 or less, deduct 2 from the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect93">If your total is now 0 or less, <link-text>turn to 93</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect63">If it is 1 or more, <link-text>turn to 63</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The huge dragonfly swoops down like a hunting hawk and attempts to skewer you upon the sharp tip of its spear-like proboscis. You wait until the very last moment before twisting aside to avoid its lunge and, as it streaks past, you deal it a back-handed blow which tears a hole in its silvery wing. The wound is not fatal, but the damage to its wing is enough to render the hungry creature incapable of ascending any higher. It emits a loud buzz of frustration which fades as it slowly spirals away towards a cluster of smaller dragonflies hovering near the centre of the gorge.</p>
+ <p>The huge dragonfly swoops down like a hunting hawk and attempts to skewer you upon the sharp tip of its spear-like proboscis. You wait until the very last moment before twisting aside to avoid its lunge and, as it streaks past, you deal it a backhanded blow which tears a hole in its silvery wing. The wound is not fatal, but the damage to its wing is enough to render the hungry creature incapable of ascending any higher. It emits a loud buzz of frustration which fades as it slowly spirals away towards a cluster of smaller dragonflies hovering near the centre of the gorge.</p>
<p>At length you reach the apex of the cavern and soar into the light-filled vent. Upon entering this vast aperture you are buffeted by crosswinds which sweep you precariously towards its rocky lip. Only your Kai Mastery and your lightning-swift reactions save you from being crushed to death as you are blown towards its jagged, volcanic edge.</p>
<p>You survive the impact and are able to haul yourself out of the vent and climb safely onto a surface that you assume to be the roof of the cavern. Seeking shelter from the raging crosswinds, you squeeze yourself into a hollow in the porous rock from where you are able to take stock of your new surroundings. The sight makes you gasp, for it is a view that truly rivals the fertile wonders of the cavern below.</p>
<choice idref="sect239"><link-text>Turn to 239</link-text>.</choice>
<p>You warn the others of what you have found and tell them to retreat with you to a safe distance. From the cover of a gravestone, several yards from the tomb, you instruct Star Lynx to pick up a rock and hurl it through the open doorway. He selects an apple-sized chunk of granite and lobs it accurately into the tomb.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect211">If the number you have chosen is 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 211</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect53">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect53">If it is 5<ch.endash/>9, <link-text>turn to 53</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) Deleted <quote>that you will find in the front of this book. For ease of use, and for further adventuring, it is recommended that you photocopy these pages.</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>ie</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>. Replaced <quote>fall to zero</quote> with <quote>fall to zero or below</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM-->Replaced <quote>gods Kai and Ishir</quote> with <quote>Gods Kai and Ishir</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>smell and</quote> with <quote>smell, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>footprints <ch.ampersand></ch.ampersand> tracks</quote> with <quote>footprints and tracks</quote>. Replaced <quote>500 yds</quote> with <quote>500 yards</quote>.Replaced <quote>against - hypnosis</quote> with <quote>against hypnosis</quote>. Replaced <quote>venoms <ch.ampersand></ch.ampersand> toxins</quote> with <quote>venoms, and toxins</quote>. Replaced <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>. <!--ERRTAG-RE-33045-->Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33045--> Replaced <quote>battle magic</quote> with <quote>battle-magic</quote>. Replaced <quote>opposite and overleaf</quote> with <quote>below</quote>. Added the missing illustration to the Weaponmastery subheading. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) <!--ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM-->Replaced <quote>gods Kai and Ishir</quote> with <quote>Gods Kai and Ishir</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-27110-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>smell and</quote> with <quote>smell, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>footprints <ch.ampersand></ch.ampersand> tracks</quote> with <quote>footprints and tracks</quote>. Replaced <quote>500 yds</quote> with <quote>500 yards</quote>.Replaced <quote>against - hypnosis</quote> with <quote>against hypnosis</quote>. Replaced <quote>venoms <ch.ampersand></ch.ampersand> toxins</quote> with <quote>venoms, and toxins</quote>. Replaced <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ></quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ></quote>. <!--ERRTAG-RE-33045-->Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-33045--> Replaced <quote>battle magic</quote> with <quote>battle-magic</quote>. Replaced <quote>opposite and overleaf</quote> with <quote>below</quote>. Added the missing illustration to the Weaponmastery subheading. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>fortresses increases</quote> with <quote>fortresses increase</quote>. Replaced <quote>body, increases</quote> with <quote>body, increase</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-25472-ITEM--> Replaced <quote>Grand Master weapons</quote> with <quote>Grand Weaponmastery weapons</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-25472-ITEM--></p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Deleted <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>. Replaced <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>. Replaced <quote>BROADSWORD</quote> with <quote>Broadsword</quote>. Replaced <quote>BOW</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>. Replaced <quote>QUIVER</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>. Replaced <quote> six arrows</quote> with <quote>six Arrows</quote>. Replaced <quote>DAGGER</quote> with <quote>Dagger</quote>. Replaced <quote>SWORD</quote> with <quote>Sword</quote>. Replaced <quote>2 MEALS</quote> with <quote>2 Meals (Meals)</quote>. Replaced <quote>ROPE</quote> with <quote>Rope</quote>. Replaced <quote>POTION OF LAUMSPUR</quote> with <quote>Potion of Laumspur</quote>. Replaced <quote>AXE</quote> with <quote>Axe</quote>. Replaced all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, and <quote>adds 3 points</quote> with <quote>adds 5 points</quote>. <!--ERRTAG-RA-39864-->Replaced <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RA-39864--> Replaced <quote>that may have</quote> with <quote>they may have</quote>.<!--ERRTAG-RE-40946--> Replaced <quote>(eg Gold Dagger</quote> with <quote>(e.g. Gold Dagger</quote>.<!--/ERRTAG-RE-40946--> Added section for How to Use Gold Crowns that reads: <quote>These are always carried in the Belt Pouch. It will hold a maximum of fifty crowns.</quote>. Replaced <quote>combat, therefore</quote> with <quote>combat; therefore</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect150">150</a>) Replaced <quote>psi-screen</quote> with <quote>Psi-screen</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect152">152</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect153">153</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect156">156</a>) Replaced <quote>hard pressed</quote> with <quote>hard-pressed</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect159">159</a>) Replaced <quote>iron disc</quote> with <quote>Iron Disc</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect160">160</a>) Replaced <quote>imposter</quote> with <quote>impostor</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect162">162</a>) Replaced <quote>2</quote> with <quote>two</quote> in the illustration caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect238">238</a>) Replaced <quote>Baron <ch.lsquot/>so</quote> with <quote>Baron. <ch.lsquot/>So</quote>. Replaced <quote>Blazer and</quote> with <quote>Blazer, and</quote> in the illustration caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect242">242</a>) Replaced <quote>agonising</quote> with <quote>agonizing</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect243">243</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect244">244</a>) Replaced <quote>backhanded</quote> with <quote>back-handed</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect244">244</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect251">251</a>) Deleted <quote> at the front of this book</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>) Replaced <quote>cries, <ch.lsquot/>flee</quote> with <quote>cries. <ch.lsquot/>Flee</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect256">256</a>) Replaced <quote>1<ch.endash/>4</quote> with <quote>0<ch.endash/>4</quote>.</p>
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<li><a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a></li>
- <li><a idref="discplnz">Kai Disciplines</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect21">Section 21</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect28">Section 28</a></li>
<li><a idref="sect31">Section 31</a></li>
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