<date class="publication"><year>2008</year><month>5</month><day>18</day></date>
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<p>The King of Siyen has been assassinated. Prince Karvas is the sole heir of this rich and powerful realm but he lives in exile in distant Sheasu<ch.emdash/><quote>the Isle of Lost Heroes</quote>. In his absence, evil Baron Sadanzo and his army of robber knights have staked their claim to the vacant throne.</p>
- <p>In <strong>Mydnight<ch.apos/>s Hero</strong>, your quest is to voyage to Sheasu and track down Prince Karvas in the fabled city of Mydnight. Once found you must persuade him to return with you to Siyen without delay. You have only 50 days in which to complete this challenging quest or Siyen will be enslaved by the tyrannical Sadanzo and his brutal followers.</p>
+ <p>In <strong><cite>Mydnight<ch.apos/>s Hero</cite></strong>, your quest is to voyage to Sheasu and track down Prince Karvas in the fabled city of Mydnight. Once found you must persuade him to return with you to Siyen without delay. You have only 50 days in which to complete this challenging quest or Siyen will be enslaved by the tyrannical Sadanzo and his brutal followers.</p>
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<p>Internet Edition published by <a href="http://www.projectaon.org/">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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<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 best to equip yourself also with a close combat weapon, such as a sword or axe.</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 Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with
a Bow, you may add 3 points to any number you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>, when using the Bow.</p>
+ <p>If you have the Discipline of Grand Weaponmastery with Bow, you may add 3 points to any number you pick from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>, when using the Bow.</p>
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<p>You call upon your Magnakai Discipline of Psi-screen to protect your mind from this psychic attack. The pain in you head lessens, yet your protection does not extend to Prince Karvas who is now on the verge of unconsciousness. You bring your horse around and ride to his aid. As you draw alongside, you pull him upright in the saddle and then, using you Kai curing skills, you are able to revive him to full consciousness (use of this skill costs you 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points).</p>
<p>The terrible sound of the hunter<ch.apos/>s horn ceases abruptly and you hear them galloping towards you. Their leader is a broad-shouldered man with a ginger beard and long wavy hair. His hair fans out from around the edges of a conical helm that is topped by a pair of polished antlers. He brings his horse to a halt before you and Prince Karvas and he regards your mounts with an appraising eye.</p>
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<p><quote>I see you ride Cavalian colts,</quote> he says, and he points to the eagle brands that mark your horses<ch.apos/> hindquarters. You nod in acknowledgement but you do not offer any explanation. The man narrows his blue eyes and strokes his beard thoughtfully.</p>
<p><quote>You do not know who I am, do you?</quote> You shake your head dumbly, hoping that he will take you for a simpleton and return to his deer hunting.</p>
<p><quote>I am Halx<ch.emdash/>the Inquisitor-Major of Cavalia. Among my many duties is the regulation and taxation of horses, mules, and oxen. You both ride Cavalian steeds, yet I do not recall seeing either of you in the city before. I trust your saddle taxes have been paid? Perhaps you would be kind enough to furnish your names and places of lodging so that, upon my return to Cavalia, I am able to confirm that this is so?</quote></p>
<p><quote>I am Karvas, Crown Prince of Siyen, and I demand my birthright!</quote> shouts the prince to the assembled nobles. The crowd give a gasp of astonishment which is followed by a deathly hush.</p>
<p><quote>You are an impostor,</quote> screams Sadanzo. <quote>The real Prince Karvas is exiled in Sheasu. I demand this man be executed for his insolence!</quote></p>
<p>Marshal Phedros approaches Karvas and takes hold of his right arm. He pulls back the sleeve of his tunic and examines the birthmark on his wrist. Phedros has known Karvas since he was a baby, and you sense that he is convinced that the mark is genuine. He raises the prince<ch.apos/>s arm so that the other Siyenese nobles gathered on the platform can see the crescent-shaped mark. Murmurs of dissent can be heard among the crowd, and whispers that Karvas has returned filter back to Sadanzo<ch.apos/>s ears. The evil Baron narrows his coal-black eyes and slips a glowing green gem from the pocket of his ermine robes. Your sixth sense warns you that this stone is radiating strong psychic energies. Through its use, Sadanzo is able to exert a powerful control over the noblemen of Siyen who are gathered here on the platform. If you are to break the Baron<ch.apos/>s mental hold over them, you must destroy the evil gem that is clenched in his bony fist.</p>
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<choice idref="sect97">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 97</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect205">If you possess Magi-magic, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 205</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect135">If you possess a Bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 135</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You pull your rope out of your pack and cast one end down to the helpless prince. The instant he grabs this trailing end securely with his free hand, you pull with all your strength and haul him out of the cavity. As you are helping him to his feet, you happen by chance to notice that he has a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right wrist.</p>
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<p>Between gasps of breath, Karvas thanks you earnestly for your timely help. Had you not acted when you did he feels certain that he would have slipped and fallen into the raging river.</p>
<choice idref="sect200"><link-text>Turn to 200</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>One of your pursuers suddenly emerges from the alleyway behind you, his steam-spear raised in readiness to launch another projectile. Instinctively, you dive at him and bring him crashing to the ground before he can release the deadly missile. In the ensuing struggle you knock him unconscious with a blow to his jaw, then you grab the hollow spear and turn it towards the Bakhasians gathered at the end of the street. A trigger lever on the side of the spear fires a projectile and you see it soar through the air to strike the nearest shrine-bearer squarely in the chest. As the man is hurled backwards by the force of its impact, his grip is torn from the platform. It tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base to hit the ground with a mighty crash. It shatters in two, releasing a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that swiftly engulfs the remaining bearers. In the blink of an eye these men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
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<p>Cries of fear and outrage echo along the street as the Bakhasian soldiers witness the deaths of their comrades and the destruction of their unholy symbol. Before they can muster themselves and give chase, you cast aside the steam-spear and call for Karvas to follow as you rush across the street and make a hasty escape into the dark alleyway beyond.</p>
<choice idref="sect180"><link-text>Turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Beyond the arch is a narrow brick walkway which borders the river. You hurry along this unlit footpath until you come to a flight of steps that leads to a flagstoned loading area crowded with soldiers and wagons. By keeping low and moving from one wagon to the next, you and Karvas are able to cross this busy concourse undetected.</p>
<p>Soon you come to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda. You hurry across it and enter a wide avenue which leads to the city<ch.apos/>s east quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters. At the end of the avenue you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You watch the ten-strong patrol as it marches past, and note that these men are clad in black quilted tunics with wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the river but, when they do, you see another patrol come marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a bustling place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect340">To continue, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is early morning when you awaken. Your sleep has revived your strength (restore 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) and left you feeling in good spirits. You wake Karvas and then you both go up on deck to enjoy the warm sunshine and watch the passing countryside. To the west, the left bank is backed by farmsteads and orchards; to the east, the ground gently rises to low, rolling, vine-clad hills. The Sero is deep, and its fast-flowing current helps propel the boat downstream at a quicker rate than could be maintained by a horse. On reflection, you are glad that you decided to travel to Seroa by this route.</p>
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<p>The riverboat is crowded with passengers bound for the capital. From snatches of conversations that you overhear on deck, you learn that most of them are going there to see the crowning of Sadanzo. Many of you fellow travellers stand to gain in some way from his ascendance, and when you discover this fact, you and Karvas take care to avoid them as much as possible.</p>
<p>As darkness falls, the passengers congregate on a lower deck of the boat which serves as a gambling hall. You and Karvas remain at the rail and enjoy the sight of a waxing moon that dominates the clear night sky. <quote>Tomorrow will be Harvestmas Day and the moon will be at its fullest,</quote> says Karvas, wistfully.</p>
<p><quote>Yes,</quote> you reply, <quote>and you, my lord, shall by then be rightful king of this realm.</quote></p>
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<p>Karvas rises from among the tree stumps and hurries back to join you. Together you watch the departing wagons and horsemen until they are no more than dots on the horizon before you continue your trek towards the city of Bakhasa.</p>
<p>Night falls within an hour of you resuming your trek, yet the distant lights of Bakhasa and its surrounding settlements enable you to stay on course and maintain an impressive pace. The city is lit by hundreds of fiery beacons which mark the outline of its ancient perimeter wall and angular watchtowers. These fires also illuminate the surface of the River Tehda which passes through the centre of Bakhasa. To the south of the city, lines of tethered barges stacked high with logs lie moored along both of its paved banks. Under cover of the night, you are able to move through the outlying settlements without being seen. When at last you hear a bell in the city tolling the midnight hour, you find yourself upon a knoll overlooking a rutted road which approaches Bakhasa<ch.apos/>s west gate. Using your night vision, you scan the high perimeter wall and note the positions of guards posted around its tiled parapet. They are greatest in number above a wide stone archway where the glimmering river flows out of the city. Prince Karvas is eager to enter the city before dawn and he asks you to choose the way. Aware that it may prove easier to find and take some horses while most of Bakhasa<ch.apos/>s inhabitants are still asleep, you scan the perimeter wall once more and consider how best you can pass beyond it.</p>
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<choice idref="sect311">If you wish to attempt to enter Bakhasa by way of its east gate, <link-text>turn to 311</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect94">If you decide to attempt entry to the city by way of the river arch, <link-text>turn to 94</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You look to the nearby barge, with its cargo of logs strapped to its deck, and a bold plan forms in your mind. Drawing upon the power of Old Kingdom magic, you clench the fingers of your right hand and breathe the words of the spell <spell>Invisible Fist</spell>. Then you thrust your clenched fist towards a wooden peg that secures one of the barge<ch.apos/>s cargo straps. The peg splinters when the force of your spell slams into it and, with a loud <onomatopoeia>crack</onomatopoeia>, the canvas strap snaps in two. There is a thunderous roar as five heavy logs roll off the deck of the barge and splash into the river. Sped along by the swift current, they ram into other barges moored downstream and punch holes through their hulls. When the guards on the parapet see one of the barges sinking, they raise the alarm and muster a rescue party to go to save its valuable cargo.</p>
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<p>Under cover of the sudden commotion, you and Karvas creep towards the river arch and pass beneath it without being seen.</p>
<choice idref="sect304"><link-text>Turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You grab the soldier<ch.apos/>s spear, barge him aside, and then take off along the avenue at a run with Prince Karvas close on your heels. The solider staggers to his feet and attempts to give chase, but he soon loses you both in the darkness and is forced to give up his pursuit.</p>
<p>You hurry through the city, past grimy two-storey houses of hardwood that are silent behind their bolts and shutters. The wide thoroughfare leads to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda and then continues into the heart of the east quarter. Here you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You observe the ten-strong patrol as it marches past. These men are clad in black quilted tunics and wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. All are almond-eyed and they have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the bridge yet, as they do so, another patrol comes tramping along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden in the timber yard and attempt to catch a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect340">To continue, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You are pleased to discover that the stone hut is both empty and large enough to accommodate you and your horses with ease. Its ancient granite blocks keep out the chill mountain wind and its slate-tiled roof is in remarkably good condition. Once you have tended to your horses and settled them for the night, you and Karvas try to make yourselves comfortable on the flagstoned floor so that you can get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before daybreak. You are laying your cloak down on the ground when you discover an iron ring set into one of the flagstones. Closer inspection reveals the stone to be a hinged trapdoor and, when you pull it open, you discover a flight of steps leading down to a subterranean chamber. Positioned in the centre of this sunken chamber is a solid block of marble. A symbol has been carved in its surface, one that you recognize immediately: it is the tiger<ch.apos/>s head emblem of Sejanoz<ch.emdash/>the Autarch of Bhanar.</p>
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<p>Cautiously you descend the steps and approached the block. Your Magnakai Discipline of Divination makes you sensitive to an aura of evil that lingers in this chamber, and your Magnakai Pathsmanship skills alert you to a concealed panel which is located at the centre of the carved symbol.</p>
<choice idref="sect185">If you wish to attempt to open the concealed panel, <link-text>turn to 185</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect329">If you would prefer to leave this chamber, <link-text>turn to 329</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>When you reach the end of the passageway, you stop for a few moments to recover and take stock of your perilous situation. Your pursuers have entered the alleyway behind you and you can hear them running towards the street. You see another alley, sandwiched between two tall buildings on the opposite side, and you tell Karvas to follow as you hurry towards it. You are halfway across the street when suddenly a second group of Bakhasians appear. They have circled around the warehouse in an attempt to cut off your escape. Moments later, the four shrine-bearers arrive with their tiger-head idol still hoisted upon their shoulders. Your sixth sense tells you that this idol is helping them to follow your trail. If you are to make a successful escape from these ghoulish soldiers, you must do something to disrupt the idol<ch.apos/>s power.</p>
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<choice idref="sect345">If you possess a Bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 345</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect242">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 242</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect138">If you possess Magi-magic, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 138</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Prince Karvas does not relish the prospect of having to face these riders, yet he goes along with your decision and patiently you sit and wait as they draw closer. Their leader is a broad-shouldered man with a ginger beard and long wavy hair. His hair fans out from around the edges of a conical helm that is topped by a pair of polished antlers. He brings his horse to a halt before you and regards your mounts with an appraising eye.</p>
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<p><quote>I see you ride Cavalian colts,</quote> he says, and he points to the eagle brands that mark your horses<ch.apos/> hindquarters. You nod in acknowledgement but you do not offer any explanation. The man narrows his blue eyes and strokes his beard thoughtfully. <quote>You do not know who I am, do you?</quote></p>
<p>You shake your head dumbly, hoping that he will take you for a simpleton and return to his deer hunting. <quote>I am Halx<ch.emdash/>the Inquisitor-Major of Cavalia. Among my many duties is the regulation and taxation of horses, mules, and oxen. You both ride Cavalian steeds, yet I do not recall seeing either of you in the city before. I trust your saddle taxes have been paid? Perhaps you would be kind enough to furnish your names and places of lodging so that, upon my return to Cavalia, I am able to confirm that this is so?</quote></p>
<p>You sense that your continued silence is beginning to irritate the Inquisitor-Major. His followers are also growing impatient.</p>
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<p>You make your approach to within 40 metres of the gate by means of a road that runs parallel to the fast-flowing river. At this point you leave the road and scurry to take cover behind a pile of logs that are stacked at the river<ch.apos/>s edge, ready to be loaded aboard a barge which is moored close by. You can see a dozen soldiers patrolling the parapet above the river gate, and each one is clad in a suit of shiny armour made from lacquered steel scales and hardened leather. They are armed with bows, spears, and maces, and their shields display the head of a tiger-like creature baring ferocious fangs. Karvas whispers that it is the emblem of Autarch Sejanoz<ch.emdash/>the ruler of Bhanar.</p>
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<p>For several minutes you observe the guards as they march back and forth with their spears couched on their shoulders. During your watch you discover that the guardsmen are not the only ones who occupy this span. On a tiled ledge running beneath the parapet is a long line of roosting crows. They are resting shoulder-to-shoulder and are almost invisible against the jet-black stonework of the arch. Your careful observations tell you that the guards are alert and observant. It will be difficult to get past these men without being seen. If you are to gain entry to the city by this river route, first you will have to create a diversion to draw away the watchful guards.</p>
<choice idref="sect213">If you possess the Grand Master Discipline of Elementalism, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 213</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect71">If you possess Magi-magic, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>When you hear one of the platform-bearers shouting an order, you tell Karvas to get ready to run. You chance a glance around the doorway and your worst fears are confirmed when you see three Bakhasians advancing swiftly towards the warehouse. They are carrying what appear to be hollow, stubby spears that are connected by metallic piping to cylindrical backpacks. One of the advancing soldiers sees you and a puff of bubbling steam gushes from the tip of his spear. In the next instant, a solid projectile smashes through the warehouse wall, leaving a ragged hole in the brickwork less than a hand<ch.apos/>s breadth from your head.</p>
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<p>You and Karvas scramble across the rubble-strewn floor towards an open portal on the far side of the derelict warehouse. As you reach this exit, you hear the hiss and thump of another projectile being launched at your fleeing backs.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 3 to the number you have picked. If you possess Assimilance, add 2. If your current <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score is 20 or higher, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect24">If your total score is now 0<ch.endash/>4, <link-text>turn to 24</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You draw an arrow to your bow and send it speeding towards the creature<ch.apos/>s torso. The shaft buries itself in its rib cage and the beast shrieks with pain, yet it does not deter it from continuing its hungry advance towards your horses. As it stalks closer, you see that it is drawing in great gulps of air to inflate its chest. Its rib cage expands and suddenly there is a sharp, popping sound. You gasp with fear as dozens of horned spikes shoot out of its skin and come hurtling towards you like a volley of deadly darts.</p>
+ <p>You draw an arrow to your Bow and send it speeding towards the creature<ch.apos/>s torso. The shaft buries itself in its rib cage and the beast shrieks with pain, yet it does not deter it from continuing its hungry advance towards your horses. As it stalks closer, you see that it is drawing in great gulps of air to inflate its chest. Its rib cage expands and suddenly there is a sharp, popping sound. You gasp with fear as dozens of horned spikes shoot out of its skin and come hurtling towards you like a volley of deadly darts.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect96">If your total score is 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect269">If it is 5 or more, <link-text>turn to 269</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you approach the Oridon Stone you see a dozen men standing in a circle around its base, and a horse-drawn wagon parked close by. They salute you in a friendly manner as you rein in your horses and come to a halt beside their wagon. One of them, a bearded man with ruddy cheeks, leaves the circle and walks over to introduce himself and his companions. You learn that they, like Prince Karvas, are from Siyen. They are the great, great grandchildren of warriors who fell here in battle exactly one hundred years ago to the day. They have come here all the way from Seroa on a pilgrimage to honour the memory of their fallen ancestors.</p>
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<p>After a few minutes, Prince Karvas dismounts and joins the circle of men at the Oridon Stone. He bows his head in reverence and offers up a silent prayer to Ishir to watch over the souls of the brave Siyenese who sacrificed their lives on this field of battle. While Karvas is praying, you talk quietly with the bearded man and learn that his name is Daventi. When you tell him that you and your companion are bound for Siyen, he offers you some words of advice. He tells you to be wary should you wish to cross the River Ioma at Voshno, the next town on the trail. The bridge has been seized by robber knights from Cavalia and they are demanding a heavy toll from anyone seeking to use the bridge. Rather than cross the river at Voshno, the man suggests that you should continue north along the trail. Three kilometres north of Voshno is a small farmstead at the river<ch.apos/>s edge. For a moderate charge the farmer will ferry you and your horses across the river by raft.</p>
<p>Having paid his respects, Karvas walks away from the monolith and remounts his horse. As you turn your horses to leave, the friendly Siyenese salute you and bid you both good luck and godspeed on the road ahead. You return their kind gesture with a Kai salute before you and Karvas gallop off across the plain to resume your ride along the dusty trail.</p>
<choice idref="sect139"><link-text>Turn to 139</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You utter the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Net</spell> and point the index finger of your right hand towards Karvas. You feel your arm tingle and a gush of sticky strands shoot from your fingertip to engulf the helpless prince. You counter the spell to stop the flow, and then you take hold of the net with both hands and pull Karvas out of this cavity. As you are cutting him free from the gluey fibres, you happen by chance to notice that he has a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right wrist.</p>
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<p>Once free of the net, Karvas thanks you earnestly for your timely help. Had you not acted when you did, he feels sure that he would have slipped and fallen into the raging river.</p>
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<p>You grab the soldier<ch.apos/>s spear and pull him off-balance. As he stumbles, Karvas moves forward and lands a powerful punch to the side of his head which sends the man tumbling into the river. He surfaces and attempts to shout out to attract his comrades on the parapet, but the strong current whisks him away before his bubbling cries can be heard.</p>
<p>Stealthily you climb the steps to a flagstoned loading area that is crowded with soldiers and wagons. By keeping low and moving from one wagon to the next, you and Karvas are able to cross this concourse undetected. On the far side you discover a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda. You hurry across it and enter a wide avenue which leads to the city<ch.apos/>s east quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters. At the end of the avenue you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You watch the ten-strong patrol as it marches past, and note that these men are clad in black quilted tunics with wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the river but, when they do, you see another patrol come marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect340">To continue, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You strike camp at dawn and set off along the plains road to the east. The morning sky is clear and sunny, and the air is filled with butterflies and the sound of bird song. Having now entered Siyen, and with ten days remaining to Harvestmas, you are feeling quietly confident that you will reach Seroa in time for Karvas to be crowned King. But the prince is a little less optimistic. He tells you that you are now in the eastern province of Cavalia, a region which shares its name with its principal city. The province and city are ruled by Sadanzo, the evil Baron who seeks to usurp the throne of Siyen. Karvas advocates that you both remain vigilant until you are safely beyond the borders of his enemy<ch.apos/>s province.</p>
<p>It is nearing noon when you first glimpse the towers and spires of Cavalia glinting on the horizon. The plains road leads directly to its fortified gatehouse, but Karvas is anxious to avoid entering the city. He proposes that you leave the road and use a smaller trail which threads through several small villages and settlements that ring the city. You are approaching the first of these villages when you see a troop of thirty horsemen riding towards you on the trail ahead. They wear chainmail armour and they each have the emblem of a black eagle<ch.apos/>s head emblazoned upon their white surcoats and shields. A golden crown surmounts these eagles<ch.apos/> heads and Karvas gasps when he sees them. He signals to you to rein in your horse and, as you come to a halt, he tells you that the approaching horsemen are wearing the livery of Baron Sadanzo. The black eagle<ch.apos/>s head is his mark, but it is the addition of a golden crown that has shocked Karvas. It is the sign of royal ascendance. Karvas is fearful that Baron Sadanzo has already been crowned King of Siyen.</p>
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<p>As they ride nearer, the leader of the troop<ch.emdash/>a Knight Bachelor<ch.emdash/>motions his horsemen to leave the trail and encircle you and the prince. As they obey his command, the Knight Bachelor brings his snorting steed to a halt alongside your horse.</p>
<p><quote>Hail, fellow riders,</quote> he says, with forced politeness. He raises the visor of his helmet and his dark, suspicious eyes scrutinise you from head to toe.</p>
<p><quote>You are Northlanders, are you not? What business do you pursue here in the province of Cavalia?</quote></p>
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<p>The knight<ch.apos/>s men confiscate your weapons, your Kai Weapon, your Backpack, and all of your Special Items. (They leave only your Belt Pouch and its contents. On your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> mark each of the confiscated items with an asterisk [*] to indicate that they are no longer in your possession, but do not erase them at this time.)</p>
<p>They are searching Karvas when one of the men discovers the crescent-shaped birthmark on his wrist and he gasps with shock. <quote>By the gods!</quote> he exclaims. <quote>He bears the mark of Crown Prince Karvas!</quote></p>
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<p>Instantly the Knight Bachelor leaps down from his saddle. Roughly he grabs the prince<ch.apos/>s arm and pulls back the sleeve of his tunic to inspect the birthmark for himself.</p>
<p><quote>So, our exiled prince has returned from Sheasu,</quote> he says, with a haughty, mocking tone. <quote>Perhaps you<ch.apos/>ve grown tired of the city of Mydnight, eh? A little homesick? Or have you come back to try to claim the crown that you forfeited a decade ago?</quote></p>
<p>The knight utters a mocking laugh and then he steps away from Karvas to strut like a peacock before his men.</p>
<p>You also discover an iron key that bears an inscription on its shank. Your Magnakai Pathsmanship skills enable you to decipher its meaning: THIS KEY IS THE PROPERTY OF THE TEHDA STABLES.</p>
<p>If you wish to keep this Tehda Key, record it on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> as a Special Item which you carry in the pocket of your tunic. You need not discard another item in its favour if you are already carrying the maximum number of Special Items permissible.)</p>
<p>Stealthily you climb the steps to a flagstoned loading area that is crowded with soldiers and wagons. By keeping low and moving from one wagon to the next, you and Karvas are able to cross this concourse undetected. On the far side you discover a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda. You hurry across it and enter a wide avenue which leads to the city<ch.apos/>s east quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters. At the end of the avenue you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You watch the ten-strong patrol as it marches past, and note that these men are clad in black quilted tunics with wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the river but, when they do, you see another patrol come marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect340">To continue, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You call upon your mastery of Old Kingdom magic and utter the ancient power-word <spell>Gloar!</spell> at the nearest shrine-bearer. The concessive force of the word strikes the man in the chest and knocks him to the ground. As his grip is torn from the platform, it tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base. It hits the cobblestones with a mighty crash, shatters in two, and releases a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that engulfs the remaining bearers. In the blink of an eye the three men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
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<p>Cries of fear and outrage echo along the street as the Bakhasian soldiers witness the deaths of their comrades and the destruction of their unholy symbol. Before they can gather themselves and give chase, you and Karvas rush across the street and make a hasty escape along the dark alleyway beyond.</p>
<choice idref="sect180"><link-text>Turn to 180</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The pitiful shrieks and groans of fallen men echo in your ears as you struggle to get back on your feet. <quote>Stay with me, sire,</quote> you say to Karvas, as you scurry across the paddock and take cover behind a fence post. There is a lull in the carnage when your cowardly attackers pause to reload their crossbows, and you take full advantage of this momentary respite. You signal to Karvas to follow as you leap up and sprint from the paddock to the open doorway of the stables close by.</p>
<p>As you rush through the doorway you are brought skidding to a halt when you are confronted by seven armoured knights. Your stomach churns when you see that they wear the eagle<ch.apos/>s head emblem of Sadanzo upon their surcoats. Their presence here makes you realize that they have been following your trail ever since your daring escape from Cavalia. The delay that you experienced at Varedo bought them the few hours they needed in order to get ahead of you and set up their deadly ambush.</p>
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<p><quote>Farewell, Prince Karvas!</quote> growls a knight, his guttural voice partially muffled by the iron strips that criss-cross the visor of his iron helm. He raises his gleaming axe and all seven warriors rush forward and attack you simultaneously.</p>
<combat><enemy>Sadanzo<ch.apos/>s knights</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">45</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">38</enemy-attribute></combat>
<p>You cannot evade this combat, but you may add 5 points to your <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> for the duration of this fight Prince Karvas is fighting at your side. If you possess the Kai Weapon <quote>Kaistar</quote> you may add the appropriate <typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> bonus for fighting at night.</p>
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<p>You run past the gate guards and through the open archway into a flagstoned concourse. By keeping low and hiding in the shadows, you and Karvas are able to cross this open plaza undetected and make your way along an empty avenue which bisects the city<ch.apos/>s west quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters.</p>
<p>The avenue leads to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda and then continues into the heart of the east quarter. Here you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You watch the ten-strong patrol as it marches past. These men are clad in black quilted tunics and wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the bridge but, as they do so, another patrol comes marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect340">To continue, <link-text>turn to 340</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>It is I, my lord, Marshal,</quote> says Karvas, <quote>do you not recognize me?</quote></p>
<p><quote>Prince Karvas! By the gods, how can this be?</quote> exclaims Marshal Phedros <quote>This wine must have addled my brain, for Karvas dwells in exile. You cannot be him. This is another of Sadanzo<ch.apos/>s foul tricks, I<ch.apos/>ll be bound.</quote></p>
<p>Karvas pulls up the sleeve of his tunic and advances towards Phedros to show him the crescent-shaped birthmark on his wrist. But Phedros, his senses wine-dulled, mistakes his advance for an attack. <quote>Seize them!</quote> he bellows, and immediately four of the Marshal<ch.apos/>s bodyguards emerge from the shadows of the mess hall. Two of them wrestle Karvas to the ground, while the others come rushing at you with their swords drawn. Rather than risk the prince<ch.apos/>s life by resisting these guards, you raise your hands in surrender. Karvas begs Phedros to believe that he truly is the Crown Prince of Siyen. He asks that he be allowed to explain how he returned to his homeland, but Phedros refuses to listen to his pleas. He calls for more guards and he commands them to confiscate your weapons and equipment. Then you are both taken to the barracks<ch.apos/> cells where you are placed in irons.</p>
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<p>It is in the early hours of the morning when the cell door bangs open and in shuffles Marshal Phedros in the company of Baron Sadanzo and a dozen of his robber knights. The Baron cackles with glee when he sees Karvas chained to the wall. He takes a glowing green gem from the pocket of his ermine robes, and immediately your sixth sense warns you that this stone is radiating strong psychic energies. Through its use, Sadanzo is able to exert a powerful control over Phedros<ch.apos/>s mind.</p>
<p><quote>So, Marshal Phedros,</quote> says Sadanzo, in a quiet, silky-smooth voice that is chillingly evil, <quote>this is the impostor and his accomplice. Pray tell me, my lord, what is the punishment for impersonating a member of the Royal household?</quote></p>
<p><quote>It<ch.ellips/> is<ch.ellips/> death,</quote> croaks Phedros. By the forced sound of his voice you can tell that the Marshal does not speak of his own free will.</p>
<p><quote>Normally one could expect to reach Varedo in three days by horse,</quote> says Karvas, <quote>but if we use every hour of daylight and rest our mounts briefly, every hour, we may be able to cover the distance in half the time.</quote> Mindful that you now have only nine days in which to reach Seroa to be in time for the crowning, and wary that a pursuit party could still be sent from Cavalia to hunt you down, you spend this day in the saddle riding as far and as fast as your horses are able. By nightfall, you have made excellent progress and you are confident that the threat from Cavalia is no more. You camp for the night beside a stream and, before you sleep, you use your Magnakai skills to assist the horses to recover fully from their hard day<ch.apos/>s ride.</p>
<p>The following day is spent crossing the seemingly endless Lucien Plain, the monotony of the grasslands broken only occasionally by an isolated hamlet or farmstead. You have no need to approach these settlements for the rich prairie yields enough game to keep you well fed while you are on the move. It also provides surplus food equivalent to 2 Meals (adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly if you wish to keep one or both of these Meals).</p>
<p>During the afternoon, you see a group of riders approaching from the north, from out of the wooded foothills of the Ioma Range. You magnify your vision and your stomach churns when you see that they are carrying spears which display the black eagle<ch.apos/>s-head pennant of Baron Sadanzo. You focus your Kai senses upon this distant group of riders and detect that they are not soldiers. They are a hunting party seeking wild deer. The open plain offers no place to hide from these approaching horsemen and the lack of cover makes you feel especially vulnerable. You remain stationary for a few minutes while you watch them draw closer. You are hoping that they are too preoccupied with their hunt to pay you any attention. However, you soon realize that they have lost the trail of their wild deer and have decided to track new quarry<ch.emdash/>you and Karvas.</p>
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<choice idref="sect93">If you wish to stand and face this hunting party, <link-text>turn to 93</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect277">If you wish to attempt to evade them, <link-text>turn to 277</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You look to the nearby barge, with its cargo of logs strapped to its deck, and a bold plan forms in your mind. Drawing upon your mastery of Elementalism, you cause one of these canvas straps to ignite spontaneously. Rapidly the fire burns through the strap and, with a thunderous roar, five of the heavy logs roll off the deck and splash into the river. Sped along by the swift current, they ram into other barges moored downstream and punch holes through their hulls at the waterline. When the guards on the parapet see one of the barges sinking, they raise the alarm and muster a rescue party to attempt to save its valuable cargo.</p>
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<p>Under cover of the sudden commotion, you and Karvas creep towards the river arch and pass beneath it without being seen.</p>
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<p>Confident in your natural agility, you descend the rough stone wall until you are able to lower the buckle-end of your belt within reach of the prince<ch.apos/>s free hand. The instant he grabs the buckle, you assist him to climb back to the surface. Gasping for breath, you drag yourselves over the lip of the cavity and collapse onto the cold stone floor. When Karvas reaches over to shake you by the hand, you happen by chance to notice that he has a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right wrist. Between gasps of breath, he thanks you earnestly for your timely help. Had you not acted when you did he feels certain that he would have lost his grip and fallen into the raging river.</p>
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<p>You recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Lightning Hand</spell> and extend your right arm towards the nearest shrine-bearer. A crackling arc of magical energy leaps from your fingers and strikes the man in the chest, knocking him to the ground. As he releases his grip of the platform, it tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base. It hits the cobblestones with a mighty crash, breaks in two, and releases a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that engulfs the remaining bearers. In the blink of an eye the three men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
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<p>Cries of fear and outrage echo along the street as the Bakhasian soldiers witness the deaths of their comrades and the destruction of their unholy symbol. Before they can gather themselves and give chase, you and Karvas rush across the street and make a hasty escape along the dark alleyway beyond.</p>
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<p>You hurry past the gate guards and through the open archway into a flagstoned concourse. By keeping low and hiding in the shadows, you and Karvas are able to cross this open plaza undetected and make your way along an empty avenue which bisects the city<ch.apos/>s west quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters.</p>
<p>The avenue leads to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda and then continues into the heart of the east quarter. Here you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You study the ten-strong patrol as it marches past. These men are clad in black quilted tunics and wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the bridge but as they do so another patrol comes marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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<p>You urge your horse towards the wooded hillock and enter the trees with just seconds to spare before the leading fanji come flashing past. You look about you but Karvas is nowhere to be seen. You fear he has been trampled by the stampede, but then he suddenly appears from out of the thundering wall of beasts. He is bruised and battered but he is still astride his horse and in full control of him. He veers his frightened steed away from the herd and comes galloping up the slope of the hillock towards the sanctuary of the trees. He pulls to a halt by your side and strokes the neck of his whinnying horse to reassure and calm him.</p>
<p>As the herd rush past the hillock, you glimpse more than a dozen horsemen who are galloping close behind them. They are hunters and they are picking off the best fanji at close quarters with bows and spears. Two of these fur-clad plainsmen see you and Karvas recovering among the trees, and instantly they steer their horses away from the herd and urge them towards the hillock. You sense that they suspect you and the prince are after their quarry and, as they ride closer, they mouth curses and fire their bows at you.</p>
<p>Their steel-tipped shafts arc through the air and thud into the trees close by.</p>
- <choice idref="sect278">If you possess a bow and wish to return fire at these hunters, <link-text>turn to 278</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect133">If you wish to attempt to evade them, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text></choice>
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<p>News of Karvas<ch.apos/>s return spreads like wildfire through the capital. Hundreds of cheering citizens enter the square and surround the platform on all sides, weeping and shouting with joy that they are to be spared the tyranny of Sadanzo<ch.apos/>s rule. With the blessing of the gathered nobles, Marshal Phedros proclaims Karvas the King of Siyen and he places the State Crown upon his head. Gladly Karvas accepts his birthright and he rises to receive the adulation of the excited crowd. As the cheering gradually subsides, he turns to you and bids you kneel before him. You obey his command and Karvas unsheathes his sword. He dabs its blade lightly upon your head and smiles:</p>
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<p><quote>Arise, Sir Kai, for I proclaim that you are now a Knight of Siyen.</quote> The crowd cheer loudly, though not for their king. This time their cheers are for the Kai Grand Master of Sommerlund without whom their beloved prince would never have claimed his throne.</p>
<p>You accompany King Karvas and his noble entourage to the Royal Palace where the celebration of his ascendance to the throne begins with a banquet, and concludes with a procession of royal coaches that visits every quarter of the city. The citizens of Seroa shower their new king with flowers. They also call for the swift execution of the traitor Sadanzo. The following day you learn that Karvas has granted his citizens their request for justice. Baron Sadanzo is sentenced to death, the execution to be carried out at noon in the Palace Square. Upon the platform on which he sought to be crowned king, the Baron loses his head to the executioner<ch.apos/>s axe.</p>
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<p>You rise at dawn and, after a hearty breakfast in the tavern kitchen, you and Karvas collect your horses from the stables. The tavern-keeper and his wife bid you a cheery farewell, and you set off from Voshno along a road that crosses the plain to the east.</p>
<p>The morning sky is clear and sunny, and the air is filled with butterflies and the sound of bird song. Having now entered Siyen, and with ten days remaining to Harvestmas, you are feeling quietly confident that you will reach Seroa in time for Karvas to be crowned King. To your surprise you find that the prince is a little less optimistic. He tells you that you are now approaching the eastern province of Cavalia, a region which shares its name with its principal city. The province and city are ruled by Sadanzo, the evil Baron who seeks to usurp the throne of Siyen. Karvas cautions you to remain vigilant until you are safely beyond the borders of his enemy<ch.apos/>s province.</p>
<p>It is nearing noon when you first glimpse the towers and spires of Cavalia glinting on the horizon. The plains road leads directly to its fortified gatehouse, but Karvas is anxious to avoid entering the city. He proposes that you leave the road and use a smaller trail which threads through several villages and settlements that ring the city. You are approaching the first of these villages when you see a troop of thirty horsemen riding towards you on the trail ahead. They wear chainmail armour and they each have the emblem of a black eagle<ch.apos/>s head emblazoned upon their white surcoats and shields. A golden crown surmounts these eagle<ch.apos/>s heads and Karvas gasps when he sees them. He signals to you to rein in your horse and, as you come to a halt, he tells you that the approaching horsemen are wearing the livery of Baron Sadanzo. The black eagle<ch.apos/>s head is his mark, but it is the addition of a golden crown that has shocked Karvas. It is the sign of royal ascendance. Karvas is fearful that Baron Sadanzo has already been crowned King of Siyen.</p>
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<p>As they ride nearer, the leader of the troop<ch.emdash/>a Knight Bachelor<ch.emdash/>motions his horsemen to leave the trail and encircle you and the prince. As they obey his command, the Knight Bachelor brings his snorting steed to a halt alongside your horse.</p>
<p><quote>Hail, fellow riders,</quote> he says, with forced politeness. He raises the steel visor of his helmet and his dark, suspicious eyes scrutinise you from head to toe.</p>
<p><quote>You are Northlanders, are you not? What business do you pursue here in the province of Cavalia?</quote></p>
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- <p>In one fluid practiced movement, you draw an arrow to your bow and let it fly towards the onrushing lancer. The man<ch.apos/>s eyes widen with terror as he sees your deadly shaft hurtling towards him, and desperately he twists aside to avoid it. The arrow misses by a hair<ch.apos/>s breadth, yet the lancer does not survive your shot. He loses his balance and tumbles out of the saddle to crash down, head-first, upon the cobblestoned passageway.</p>
+ <p>In one fluid practiced movement, you draw an arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the onrushing lancer. The man<ch.apos/>s eyes widen with terror as he sees your deadly shaft hurtling towards him, and desperately he twists aside to avoid it. The arrow misses by a hair<ch.apos/>s breadth, yet the lancer does not survive your shot. He loses his balance and tumbles out of the saddle to crash down, head-first, upon the cobblestoned passageway.</p>
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<p>Using your mastery of Elementalism, you stir up the dirt around the feet of the nearest shrine-bearer and project this cloud of grit at his face. Instinctively he releases his hold of the platform and cups his hands to his stinging eyes. Without his support the platform tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base. It hits the cobblestones with a mighty crash, shatters in two, and releases a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that engulfs the bearers. In the blink of an eye the four men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
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<p>Cries of fear and outrage echo along the street as the Bakhasian soldiers witness the deaths of their comrades and the destruction of their unholy symbol. Before they can gather themselves and give chase, you and Karvas rush across the street and make a hasty escape along the dark alleyway beyond.</p>
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<p>Beyond the arch is a narrow brick walkway which borders the river. You hurry along this unlit footpath until you come to a flight of steps that lead to a flagstoned loading area crowded with soldiers and wagons. By keeping low and moving from one wagon to the next, you and Karvas are able to cross this concourse undetected.</p>
<p>Soon you come to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda. You hurry across and enter a wide avenue which leads to the city<ch.apos/>s east quarter. Grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood pass by on either side, silent behind their bolts and shutters. At the end of the avenue you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You watch the ten-strong patrol as it marches past, and note that these men are clad in black quilted tunics with wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. They are almond-eyed and they all have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the river but, when they do, you see another patrol come marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place, even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden here in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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<p>You hurry away from the alley and continue along the avenue, past grimy two-storey houses of carved hardwood that are silent behind their bolts and shutters. It leads to a stone bridge that traverses the River Tehda and then continues into the heart of the east quarter. Here you almost collide with a patrol of armed guards who are marching towards the river, and hurriedly you are forced to take cover in a timber yard to avoid being seen. You observe the ten-strong patrol as it marches past. These men are clad in black quilted tunics and wide silk leggings, and they are armed with curved swords and hand-axes. All are almond-eyed and they have shiny black hair tied in a knot at the nape of their necks. Their leader, a stocky bull-necked sergeant, wears the emblem of Sejanoz emblazoned upon a scarlet arm band. Patiently you wait for them to reach the bridge but, as they do so, another patrol comes marching along the avenue from the opposite direction. The east quarter of Bakhasa is a busy place even at this late hour. Rather than risk being seen and captured, you decide to remain hidden in the timber yard and attempt to get a few hours<ch.apos/> sleep before dawn.</p>
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<p>Unless you possess the Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, you must now eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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<p>The air temperature begins to rise and you sense a benign aura of tranquillity radiating from this spirit. The ghostly knight lowers his broadsword and bows at the waist; you have passed a great test and clearly you have won its respect. Your sixth sense tells you that it has looked into the depths of your soul and it approves of what it has discovered there.</p>
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<p>As the temperature approaches normal, the apparition shrinks and its vapours are drawn back into the tomb. You hear the bolts being pulled on the chapel door, and then it bursts open and in rushes Baron Lodamos with his Marshal and a dozen of his armed guards. He sees Karvas lying on the floor and he pulls to a halt. <quote>Aha! Just as I thought. Another of Sadanzo<ch.apos/>s assassins.</quote> Then he notices you standing before the tomb and a look of puzzlement creases his noble brow. The Marshal of the Guard kneels beside Karvas and touches his fingers to the side of his neck, seeking a pulse. <quote>He<ch.apos/>s alive, my liege,</quote> he says, incredulously.</p>
<p><quote>Then it<ch.apos/>s true,</quote> retorts the Baron. <quote>He really is our prince returned from exile. Quickly, Guntor, take him to my chambers at once.</quote></p>
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<p>Confident in your natural agility, you descend the rough stone wall until you are able to lower the buckle-end of your belt to within reach of the prince<ch.apos/>s free hand. The instant he grabs the buckle, you assist him to climb back to the surface. Gasping for breath, you drag yourselves over the lip of the cavity and collapse onto the cold stone floor of the hall. When Karvas reaches over to shake you by the hand, you happen by chance to notice that he has a crescent-shaped birthmark on his right wrist. Between gasps of breath, he thanks you earnestly for your timely help. Had you not acted when you did he feels certain that he would have lost his grip and fallen into the raging river.</p>
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<p>It is only later, when you are re-threading your belt through the loops in your tunic, that you discover you have lost one item from your backpack. It fell out during the rescue and was carried away by the underground river. You may erase any one item of your choice from your Backpack items list.</p>
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<p>You are woken at daybreak by the rattling sound of heavy chains and the mechanical thumping and buzzing of a steam-driven sawmill. The fearful noise is almost deafening, yet it fails to awaken Karvas who is sleeping deeply after yesterday<ch.apos/>s tiring trek. You let him sleep on for another hour before you are forced to awaken him. A trio of rugged timber workers have arrived in an ox-drawn wagon to collect logs for transportation to the river barges. Unfortunately, they have decided to take the logs behind which you are hiding. As they busy themselves fixing hooks and chains, you and Karvas slip aboard their wagon and cover yourselves with a tarpaulin. Once the loading is complete, the men take their seats at the front of the wagon and set off for the river.</p>
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<p>Through a rent in the oily canvas sheet you watch the drab houses and streets of Bakhasa filing past. The wagon slows as it approaches the city<ch.apos/>s main bridge, and then it comes to an unexpected halt. A black-clad guardsman appears and you hear him say to the driver that he wants to inspect his cargo. The driver argues with the guard, insisting that he be allowed to continue on his way. Fearing that you may be detected if the guard prevails, you and Karvas slip away from the wagon and hurry into the ruins of a warehouse close by.</p>
<p>From the cover of this derelict warehouse you watch the soldiers and citizens of Bakhasa going about their daily business. Only twenty days remain before Harvestmas, and as the hours tick by you become uncomfortably aware that time is running out. With 1200 kilometres yet to cover you know that the success or failure of your mission now hinges on your being able to find some sturdy horses. Throughout the long day you observe the traffic of people who are using the surrounding streets, yet rarely do you see any on horseback.</p>
<p>On the north side of the warehouse there stands a domed building with an adjoining bell-tower. As dusk approaches, you propose to Karvas that you should try to reach the top of this tower. Using your keen sight you will get a better view of the city from there and, with luck, you may be able to locate the nearest stables. The prince agrees to your plan. He will remain here in the warehouse while you attempt to gain access to the bell-tower. Night is closing and, as you wait for the streets to empty, you study the building opposite and determine two ways by which you may enter its tower: by a side door at street level, or by an open window in the second storey of the tower.</p>
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- <p>You draw an arrow to your bow and let it fly towards the nearest shrine-bearer. The shaft buries itself in his chest and the force of its impact knocks him to the ground. As he releases his grip of the platform, it tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base. It hits the ground with a mighty crash, breaks in two, and releases a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that engulfs the remaining bearers. In the blink of an eye the three men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
+ <p>You draw an arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the nearest shrine-bearer. The shaft buries itself in his chest and the force of its impact knocks him to the ground. As he releases his grip of the platform, it tilts over and the tiger-head idol tumbles from its wooden base. It hits the ground with a mighty crash, breaks in two, and releases a whirling cone of red flame from its hollow core that engulfs the remaining bearers. In the blink of an eye the three men are transformed into smouldering heaps of ash.</p>
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<p>Cries of fear and outrage echo along the street as the Bakhasian soldiers witness the deaths of their comrades and the destruction of their unholy symbol. Before they can gather themselves and give chase, you and Karvas rush across the street and make a hasty escape along the dark alleyway beyond.</p>
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- <p>(<a idref="title">Title</a>) Replaced <quote>MYDNIGHT<ch.apos/>S HERO</quote> with <quote><strong>Mydnight<ch.apos/>s Hero</strong></quote>. Replaced <quote>Isle of Lost heroes</quote> with <quote>Isle of Lost Heroes</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="title">Title</a>) Replaced <quote>MYDNIGHT<ch.apos/>S HERO</quote> with <quote><cite><strong>Mydnight<ch.apos/>s Hero</strong></cite></quote>. Replaced <quote>Isle of Lost heroes</quote> with <quote>Isle of Lost Heroes</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="tssf">The Story so Far<ch.ellips/></a>) Replaced <quote>Kai monastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Monastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>freestate</quote> with <quote>Freeland</quote>. Replaced <quote>monastery of the Kai</quote> with <quote>Monastery of the Kai</quote>. Replaced <quote>world of Sommerlund</quote> with <quote>world of Magnamund</quote>. Replaced <quote>gods of Good</quote> with <quote>Gods of Good</quote>. Replaced <quote>god-like</quote> with <quote>godlike</quote>. Replaced <quote>southern-most</quote> with <quote>southernmost</quote>. Replaced <quote><cite>Cloud Dancer</cite></quote> with <quote><cite>Cloud-dancer</cite></quote>. Replaced <quote>Supreme Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote>Supreme Master Lone Wolf</quote>. Replaced <quote>most-talented</quote> with <quote>most talented</quote>. Replaced <quote>Dessi capital</quote> with <quote>Dessian capital</quote>. Replaced <quote>mists and</quote> with <quote>mists, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>flora and</quote> with <quote>flora, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>Dessi consulate</quote> with <quote>Dessian consulate</quote>. Replaced <quote>the baron</quote> with <quote>the Baron</quote>. Replaced <quote>Magician<ch.apos/>s Guild</quote> with <quote>Magicians<ch.apos/> Guild</quote>. Replaced <quote>have also pledged their</quote> with <quote>has also pledged its</quote>. Replaced <quote>despatched</quote> with <quote>dispatched</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="discplnz">New Order Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>venoms and</quote> with <quote>venoms, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>symbols and</quote> with <quote>symbols, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>gases and</quote> with <quote>gases, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>honour and</quote> with <quote>honour, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>Four Disciplines</quote> with <quote>four Disciplines</quote>. Replaced <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> is reduced</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is reduced</quote>. Replaced <quote>Grand masters</quote> with <quote>Grand Masters</quote>. Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom battle magic</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom battle-magic</quote>. Replaced <quote>magi-magic spells</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spells</quote>. Replaced <quote>Moon and</quote> with <quote>Moon, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>individual (or combinations of) elements that are available,</quote> with <quote>individual elements that are available, or combinations thereof,</quote>. Replaced <quote>remove or</quote> with <quote>remove, or</quote>. Replaced <quote>eg</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>. Replaced <quote>multitalented</quote> with <quote>multi-talented</quote>. Replaced <quote>dialect and</quote> with <quote>dialect, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>Weapon and</quote> with <quote>Weapon, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>Book 22</quote> with <quote>Book 23</quote>. Replaced <quote>in Book 23</quote> with <quote>in Book 24</quote>. Replaced <quote><cite>Mydnight<ch.apos/>s Hero</cite></quote> with <quote><cite>Rune War</cite></quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>eg,</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>. Replaced <quote>combat, therefore</quote> with <quote>combat; therefore</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, each occurrence of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>, and <quote>arrows</quote> with <quote>Arrows</quote>. Deleted <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>. Added a paragraph about Gold Crowns to the section <quote>Equipment<ch.emdash/>How to use it</quote>. Replaced <quote>have to your</quote> with <quote>have on your</quote>. Replaced <quote>Before you leave Elzian and begin your long voyage south to the Isle of Lorn, you take with you a map of south-eastern Magnamund</quote> with <quote>Before you leave the Port of Suhn and begin your long voyage to the Isle of Sheasu, you take with you a map of central Southern Magnamund</quote>. Set the items on the list of equipment in Initial Capitals. Replaced <quote>the previous New Order adventure (Book 21)</quote> with <quote>completed either of the previous adventures in the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> New Order series (Books 21<ch.endash/>22)</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>eg,</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>. Replaced <quote>combat, therefore</quote> with <quote>combat; therefore</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, each occurrence of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>, and <quote>arrows</quote> with <quote>Arrows</quote>. Deleted <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>. Added a paragraph about Gold Crowns to the section <quote>Equipment<ch.emdash/>How to use it</quote>. Replaced <quote>have to your</quote> with <quote>have on your</quote>. Replaced <quote>Before you leave Elzian and begin your long voyage south to the Isle of Lorn, you take with you a map of south-eastern Magnamund</quote> with <quote>Before you leave the Port of Suhn and begin your long voyage to the Isle of Sheasu, you take with you a map of central Southern Magnamund</quote>. Set the items on the list of equipment in Initial Capitals. Replaced <quote>the previous New Order adventure (Book 21)</quote> with <quote>completed either of the previous adventures in the <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> New Order series (Books 21<ch.endash/>22)</quote>. Replaced <quote>Grand Waponmastery with a Bow</quote> with <quote>Grand Weaponmastery with Bow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="kaiweapn">Kai Weapons</a>) Replaced <quote>elite</quote> with <quote><ch.eacute/>lite</quote>. Replaced <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>. Deleted <quote>at the front of the book</quote>. Replaced <quote>cave or</quote> with <quote>cave, or</quote>. Replaced <quote>sword or</quote> with <quote>sword, or</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect94">94</a>) Replaced <quote>jet black</quote> with <quote>jet-black</quote>. Replaced <quote>spears and</quote> with <quote>spears, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect97">97</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Removed the dashes around <quote><spell>Lightning Hand</spell></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect100">100</a>) Replaced <quote>stubby spears, that</quote> with <quote>stubby spears that</quote>. Added the illustration caption <quote>Four Bakhasians carry a platform on which rests an elaborate shrine crafted into the likeness of a tiger<ch.apos/>s head.</quote> that was missing from the first printing of the books.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>) Replaced each occurrence of <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>) Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect103">103</a>) Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote>. Replaced <quote>death cry</quote> with <quote>death-cry</quote>. Replaced <quote>add 5 to</quote> with <quote>add 5 points to</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect110">110</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Removed the dashes around <quote><spell>Net</spell></quote>. Replaced <quote>when you did he feels sure</quote> with <quote>when you did, he feels sure</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect111">111</a>) Replaced <quote>clang</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>clang</onomatopoeia></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect246">246</a>) Replaced Replaced <quote>Gold crowns</quote> with <quote>Gold Crowns</quote>. <quote>1 Dagger</quote> with <quote>Dagger</quote>. Replaced <quote>1 Potion</quote> with <quote>Potion</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect247">247</a>) Replaced <quote>imposter</quote> with <quote>impostor</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect248">248</a>) Replaced <quote>two-storeyed</quote> with <quote>two-storey</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect249">249</a>) Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect251">251</a>) Replaced <quote>Dammerdon mountains</quote> with <quote>Dammerdon Mountains</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai pathsmanship</quote> with <quote>Magnakai Pathsmanship</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect252">252</a>) Replaced <quote>Baron<ch.apos/>s seal</quote> with <quote>Baron<ch.apos/>s Seal</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect253">253</a>) Replaced <quote>shouts, <ch.lsquot/>and</quote> with <quote>shouts. <ch.lsquot/>And</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect282">282</a>) Added the illustration caption <quote>A man is kneeling beside a stone-covered mound.</quote> that was missing from the first printing of the books.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect283">283</a>) Replaced <quote>birdsong</quote> with <quote>bird song</quote>. Replaced <quote>villages where you</quote> with <quote>villages when you</quote>. Replaced <quote>evil baron</quote> with <quote>evil Baron</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect284">284</a>) Replaced <quote>add 5 to</quote> with <quote>add 5 points to</quote>. Replaced <quote>Cavalian bandits</quote> with <quote>Cavalian Bandits</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect286">286</a>) Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect292">292</a>) Replaced <quote>Dammerdon range</quote> with <quote>Dammerdon Range</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect295">295</a>) Replaced <quote>Zinair and</quote> with <quote>Zinair to</quote>. Replaced <quote>compliment</quote> with <quote>complement</quote>. Replaced <quote>badly injured</quote> with <quote>badly-injured</quote>. Replaced <quote>ships<ch.apos/> battered keel</quote> with <quote>ship<ch.apos/>s battered keel</quote>. Added the illustration caption <quote>Prince Karvas emerges unscathed from the rope locker.</quote> that was missing from the first printing of the books.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect296">296</a>) Replaced <quote>emotion, <ch.lsquot/>welcome</quote> with <quote>emotion. <ch.lsquot/>Welcome</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect340">340</a>) Replaced <quote>saw mill</quote> with <quote>sawmill</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect342">342</a>) Replaced <quote>alley way</quote> with <quote>alleyway</quote>. Added the illustration caption <quote>You see a group of horsemen riding across the drawbridge.</quote> that was missing from the first printing of the books.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect343">343</a>) Replaced <quote>Bakhasa trail</quote> with <quote>Bakhasa Trail</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect345">345</a>) Replaced <quote>death of</quote> with <quote>deaths of</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect345">345</a>) Replaced <quote>death of</quote> with <quote>deaths of</quote>. Replaced <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect346">346</a>) Replaced <quote>clang</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>clang</onomatopoeia></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect348">348</a>) Replaced <quote>pathsmanship</quote> with <quote>Pathsmanship</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>Congratulations Grand</quote> with <quote>Congratulations, Grand</quote>.</p>
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+ <li><a idref="sect104">Section 104</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect125">Section 125</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect270">Section 270</a></li>
+ <li><a idref="sect327">Section 327</a></li>
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