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<p>You bow to the King<ch.apos/>s wishes and resolve, instead, to reach the Kai Monastery by land and destroy the Shadow Gate as soon as you are able. Strengthened by this resolution, you show to the council the Sun-crystal that Gwynian gave you, and you tell them how you intend to use it.</p>
- <p>Ulnar and the barons applaud your plan and your steadfast courage. The King places under your command his <ch.eacute/>lite Guard Cavalry regiment, so that you may be able to use them to break through the enemy<ch.apos/>s line at its weakest point and reach the Kai monastery. Captain D<ch.apos/>Val, commander of the Guard Cavalry, knows where this weak point is and he will guide you to it.</p>
+ <p>Ulnar and the barons applaud your plan and your steadfast courage. The King places under your command his <ch.eacute/>lite Guard Cavalry regiment, so that you may be able to use them to break through the enemy<ch.apos/>s line at its weakest point and reach the Kai Monastery. Captain D<ch.apos/>Val, commander of the Guard Cavalry, knows where this weak point is and he will guide you to it.</p>
<p>The King dissolves the council and, as the barons return to their armies in the field, he orders you to rest in his chambers for a few hours.</p>
<p><quote>Get some sleep, Grand Master,</quote> he says, patting you paternally on the shoulder, <quote>you will need it. You ride with the Guard at dawn.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect94"><link-text>Turn to 94</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your arrow penetrates deeply into the dragon<ch.apos/>s eye, its entire length disappears into the black cornea and he reacts to the sudden, agonising pain by emitting a ground-shuddering roar. He rears up on his hind legs and, for a few terrifying moments, he claws wildly at the sulphurous sky before keeling over on his side. You have slain the dragon!</p>
+ <p>Your arrow penetrates deeply into the dragon<ch.apos/>s eye, its entire length disappears into the black cornea and he reacts to the sudden, agonizing pain by emitting a ground-shuddering roar. He rears up on his hind legs and, for a few terrifying moments, he claws wildly at the sulphurous sky before keeling over on his side. You have slain the dragon!</p>
<choice idref="sect24"><link-text>Turn to 24</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Are you badly injured, Grand Master?</quote> he shouts, as he comes riding through the water.</p>
<p><quote>I<ch.apos/>ll live,</quote> you reply, sardonically, and hurry to remount your skittish horse.</p>
<p><quote>Thank Ishir you<ch.apos/>re with us,</quote> says the Captain, as together you return to the regiment and lead them across the ford. <quote>Without you, this wicked sorcery would have cost us dear.</quote></p>
- <choice idref="sect253"><link-text>Turn to 253</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect253"><link-text>Turn to 235</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The lower ranks of the Kai are proud and excited to have you among them. Your presence inspires their courage and you feel confident that they will fight exceptionally well in the coming battle. Lord Rimoah is also by your side, quietly intoning the words of battle spells in preparation for the lavas<ch.apos/> attack.</p>
+ <p>The lower ranks of the Kai are proud and excited to have you among them. Your presence inspires their courage and you feel confident that they will fight exceptionally well in the coming battle. Lord Rimoah is also by your side, quietly intoning the words of battle-spells in preparation for the lavas<ch.apos/> attack.</p>
<p><quote>Here they come!</quote> shouts Sabre Fox from the far end of the battlements,</p>
<p><quote>Take up your bows, my lords!</quote> you cry, as the first wave of winged beasts come sweeping down from out of the northern sky. <quote>And make every arrow count!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect192">If you possess a Bow, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 192</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>116</title></meta>
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- <p>You pull free from the shattered timbers and continue your swim, reaching the far bank as quickly as your aching lungs will allow. Using the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover, you crawl slowly from the river and slither on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of bank. Your stealth and your Kai camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the treeline when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
+ <p>You pull free from the shattered timbers and continue your swim, reaching the far bank as quickly as your aching lungs will allow. Using the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover, you crawl slowly from the river and slither on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of bank. Your stealth and your Kai camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the tree-line when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
<choice idref="sect47">If you possess Animal Mastery, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect156">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The Lord Constable<ch.apos/>s words of greeting die in his throat and immediately you sense that something is very wrong. You hear a bolt slide shut outside the door to the hall, sealing it closed, and your Kai senses suddenly scream a warning of impending danger.</p>
<p><quote>You<ch.apos/>re not Tranius,</quote> shouts Nathor at the shadowy figure at the far end of the hall. <quote>By the gods! Who are you?</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect101">If you possess the Sommerswerd, <link-text>turn to 101</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect72">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 72</link-text></choice>
+ <choice idref="sect72">If you do not possess this Special Item, <link-text>turn to 72</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>121</title></meta>
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- <p><quote>It is good to see you again, Grand Master,</quote> he says, forcing a smile. <quote>I was expecting you. I received word yesterday from Queen Evaine telling me of your urgent journey. Yet it is unfortunate that your visit should come at this time, I would have hoped to have given you the kind of welcome you truly deserve.</quote> The Elector then introduces you to his generals who acknowledge you with soldierly salutes.</p>
- <p><quote>As you can see, we are at war, Grand Master,</quote> he says, sweeping a hand over the maps which lie strewn across his state table. <quote>The new ruler of Eldenora, a low-born blackguard by the name of Lutha who dares to adorn himself with the title <quote>Prince of Duadon</quote>, is attempting to seize our northern territories. We are locked in battle with his army of cut-throats near Holona and, though it pains me to have to admit this, were hard-pressed to contain his advance. This war has come without warning and we were ill-prepared. We have few reserves, insufficient to support the Holona garrison and to counter the many small units of Eldenoran horsemen who are ravaging our plains. This is a dark and testing time for us, Grand Master, but e<ch.apos/>er so, I shall old you all I can.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>It is good to see you again, Grand Master,</quote> he says, forcing a smile. <quote>I was expecting you. I received word yesterday from Queen Evaine telling me of your urgent journey. Yet it is unfortunate that your visit should come at this time; I would have hoped to have given you the kind of welcome you truly deserve.</quote> The Elector then introduces you to his generals who acknowledge you with soldierly salutes.</p>
+ <p><quote>As you can see, we are at war, Grand Master,</quote> he says, sweeping a hand over the maps which lie strewn across his state table. <quote>The new ruler of Eldenora, a low-born blackguard by the name of Lutha who dares to adorn himself with the title <quote>Prince of Duadon</quote>, is attempting to seize our northern territories. We are locked in battle with his army of cut-throats near Holona and, though it pains me to have to admit this, were hard-pressed to contain his advance. This war has come without warning and we were ill-prepared. We have few reserves, insufficient to support the Holona garrison and to counter the many small units of Eldenoran horsemen who are ravaging our plains. This is a dark and testing time for us, Grand Master, but e<ch.apos/>en so, I shall old you all I can.</quote></p>
<p>You learn that the Elector has already elicited, on your behalf, the help of High-Mayor Cordas of Casiorn. Cordas is reputedly the richest man in all of Magnamund. Manatine tells you that Cordas has ordered the construction of a sky-vessel to transport you swiftly to Sommerlund.</p>
<p><quote>This craft is presently being built in Casiorn, and the High-Mayor has sent word that you should go there as quickly as you can. His teams of skilled artisans are working on the craft day and night, and he is confident that it will be completed in fifteen days<ch.apos/> time.</quote></p>
<p>In times of peace, you would expect the 850-mile ride to Casiorn to take little more than two weeks to complete. But peace, always a fragile state in the Stornlands, has been shattered by Prince Lutha<ch.apos/>s unprovoked attack on Holona, a town through which you had hoped to travel. Anxiously, you ask the Elector how the wax against Eldenora will affect your chances of reaching Casiorn swiftly.</p>
<meta><title>125</title></meta>
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- <p>On reaching the far bank, you use the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover. You wait here, absolutely motionless, for nearly fifteen minutes before crawling from the water and slithering on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of the river bank. Your stealth and your Kai camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the treeline when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
+ <p>On reaching the far bank, you use the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover. You wait here, absolutely motionless, for nearly fifteen minutes before crawling from the water and slithering on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of the river bank. Your stealth and your Kai camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the tree-line when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
<choice idref="sect47">If you possess Animal Mastery, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect156">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect156">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You try to drag yourself up from the roadway, but your strength rapidly deserts you and you tumble, unconscious, back into the mud.</p>
- <p>Several hours later you regain consciousness and are able to muster sufficient strength to stand. Your innate Kai healing skills have saved you from the deadly plague virus which infects this town, but you have paid a grievous price.</p>
+ <p>Several hours later you regain consciousness and are able to muster sufficient strength to stand. Your innate Kai Healing skills have saved you from the deadly plague virus which infects this town, but you have paid a grievous price.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If the number you have chosen is even (0, 2, 4. 6, 8), deduct 10 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points from your current total. If the number you have picked is odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), deduct 6 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<choice idref="sect193">If you are still alive, <link-text>turn to 193</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The pack leader comes leaping through the air as you are unsheathing your weapon. You only just manage to sidestep in time to avoid being slammed to the ground beneath its vast bulk. As it flashes past, you spin around and sever its spine with one mighty, back-handed blow.</p>
<p>Within seconds, the remaining pack members appear. They catch the scent of their leader<ch.apos/>s blood and it drives them into a frenzy.</p>
- <choice idref="sect166">If you possess Assimilance, and have reached the Kai rank of Grand Guardian or higher, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect166">If you possess Assimilance, and have reached the rank of Kai Grand Guardian or higher, <link-text>turn to 166</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect216">If you do not possess his skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 216</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With painstaking care, you inch your way up the side of the ravine. Bits of rock and soil crumble away beneath your feet with alarming regularity, and often you are left dangling precariously in mid-air, holding on by just the fingers of one hand.</p>
<p>You are within sight of the top, more than a hundred feet from the base of the ravine, when suddenly there is a thundering roar. You look up and, to your mounting horror, you see a deluge of rock and stone come tumbling towards your face.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <p>If you possess a Rope, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess the Grand Master discipline of Grand Huntmastery, add 1.</p>
+ <p>If you possess a Rope, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess the Grand Master Discipline of Grand Huntmastery, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect223">If your total score is now 3 or less, <link-text>turn to 223</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect329">If it is 4 or more, <link-text>turn to 329</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Upon the instant you defeat the spirit of Roark, the whirlwind ceases and all the airborne debris drops harmlessly to the ground. Roark<ch.apos/>s ghostly apparition mouths a silent scream before it, and its hideous mount, melt into the shadows of the night. You sense that the evil which pervaded this sad city has, at last, been banished for good.</p>
- <p>You sleep easily this night, and you awake the following morning to the sound of birdsong. It brings a smile to your face to hear that life is already returning to Amory. You gather your equipment and, as you are leaving, you are blessed by an unexpected stroke of luck. By accident you step on a rotten board, and, when you pull your foot free, you discover 10 Gold Crowns hidden in the hollow beneath the floorboards. (You may record these on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, maximum allowances permitting.)</p>
+ <p>You sleep easily this night, and you awake the following morning to the sound of bird
song. It brings a smile to your face to hear that life is already returning to Amory. You gather your equipment and, as you are leaving, you are blessed by an unexpected stroke of luck. By accident you step on a rotten board, and, when you pull your foot free, you discover 10 Gold Crowns hidden in the hollow beneath the floorboards. (You may record these on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>, maximum allowances permitting.)</p>
<choice idref="sect83"><link-text>Turn to 83</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>147</title></meta>
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- <p>You recognize these creatures at once<ch.emdash/>they are Lavas, winged-horrors from the Plane of Darkness, the domain of the Dark God himself. The memory of your previous encounter with these creatures sends a shiver coursing down your spine.</p>
+ <p>You recognize these creatures at once<ch.emdash/>they are Lavas, winged horrors from the Plane of Darkness, the domain of the Dark God himself. The memory of your previous encounter with these creatures sends a shiver coursing down your spine.</p>
- <p>With a silent signal you bring the regiment to a halt. Captain D<ch.apos/>Val leans towards you Iron his saddle and whispers: <quote>Here is the enemy who have your Monastery surrounded, Grand Master, and this is the weakest point in their line.</quote></p>
+ <p>With a silent signal you bring the regiment to a halt. Captain D<ch.apos/>Val leans towards you Iron his saddle and whispers: <quote>Here is the enemy who have your monastery surrounded, Grand Master, and this is the weakest point in their line.</quote></p>
<p><quote>I know this place,</quote> you reply quietly. <quote>The monastery lies over the next ridge of trees. If we are to break through here, we must be quick about it. These creatures can take to the skies<ch.emdash/>it would not take them long to summon reinforcements.</quote></p>
- <p><quote>You are right, Grand Master. The risks are indeed great, but I and my men men are willing to take them to ensure your return in the monastery of the Kai. You must get through. You are the only one who can destroy the Shadow Gate and remove this curse from our land.</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>You are right, Grand Master. The risks are indeed great, but I and my men men are willing to take them to ensure your return in the Monastery of the Kai. You must get through. You are the only one who can destroy the Shadow Gate and remove this curse from our land.</quote></p>
<p><quote>Very well then, Captain,</quote> you reply, unsheathing your weapon. <quote>Pass the order to prepare to charge.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect200"><link-text>Turn to 200</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>151</title></meta>
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- <p>You lead the regiment across the ford, keeping an eye peeled on the sky above In case the enemy should appear without warning from over the treeline. But the danger to the regiment comes not from above; it is at ground level.</p>
+ <p>You lead the regiment across the ford, keeping an eye peeled on the sky above In case the enemy should appear without warning from over the tree-line. But the danger to the regiment comes not from above; it is at ground level.</p>
<p>As you are leaving the ford and ascending the slope of the river bank, suddenly there is a tremendous explosion. Unwittingly, you have ridden your horse through an invisible beam, a beam which has triggered a device hidden earlier among the rocks by Naar<ch.apos/>s minions. The explosion sends sharp splinters of rock tearing into horses and men with deadly effect. The blast knocks you from your saddle and, as you fall backwards into the cold water, a splinter of rock slices through your left arm and another tears open your upper left thigh: lose 6 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
<p>Gritting your teeth against the stinging pain you struggle to your feet and use your Kai healing skills to staunch the bleeding. As the dust of the explosion clears, you count two horses and two men lying dead in the water. Captain D<ch.apos/>Val has lost his horse, but miraculously he has survived with no more than scratches to his face and legs, Quickly you attend to the wounded, using your healing skills to ease their suffering. D<ch.apos/>Val, wary of the vulnerability of his regiment, orders his men to abandon the dead and cross the ford as quickly as they can.</p>
<p>Cursing your ill luck, you hurriedly remount and join him at the head of the column.</p>
<meta><title>154</title></meta>
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- <p>For hours the sound of the Kraan<ch.apos/>s incessant cry echoes among the surrounding hills, making it difficult for you to sleep at all this night. As you lie awake listening to its ghastly caw, a sense of foreboding invades your mind and, despite your strong will, you feel powerless to overcome it. Restless and agitated, you get up and pace around the cellar until, at last, the cawing ceases and a chorus of birdsong ushers in the dawn (lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points because of lack of rest).</p>
- <p>You join the troop for breakfast with Rasbarin and his brothers. During this meal, the elderly monk offers you a Flask of Aquas to fortify you on the road ahead, and a Talisman of Ishir to ward off hostile creatures (these are both Backpack Items). After breakfast, Nathor thanks Rasbarin for his hospitality and makes a donation of 50 Lune to his monastery. (If, before leaving, you too would like to make a donation, erase from your Anion Chart the number of Gold Crowns you decide to give to the holy Vaderish brethren.)</p>
+ <p>For hours the sound of the Kraan<ch.apos/>s incessant cry echoes among the surrounding hills, making it difficult for you to sleep at all this night. As you lie awake listening to its ghastly caw, a sense of foreboding invades your mind and, despite your strong will, you feel powerless to overcome it. Restless and agitated, you get up and pace around the cellar until, at last, the cawing ceases and a chorus of bird song ushers in the dawn (lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points because of lack of rest).</p>
+ <p>You join the troop for breakfast with Rasbarin and his brothers. During this meal, the elderly monk offers you a Flask of Aquas to fortify you on the road ahead, and a Talisman of Ishir to ward off hostile creatures (these are both Backpack Items). After breakfast, Nathor thanks Rasbarin for his hospitality and makes a donation of 50 Lune to his monastery. (If, before leaving, you too would like to make a donation, erase from your Anion Chart the number of Gold Crowns you decide to give to the holy Vaderish Brethren.)</p>
<choice idref="sect16">To continue, <link-text>turn to 16</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>155</title></meta>
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- <p>After your long ride to Varetta, the youth<ch.apos/>s offer of rest and assistance sounds inviting. You dismount and approach the door, but as you are about to enter, your Kai sixth sense screams a warning.</p>
+ <p>After your long ride to Varetta, the youth<ch.apos/>s offer of rest and assistance sounds inviting. You dismount and approach the door, but as you are about to enter, your Kai Sixth Sense screams a warning.</p>
<p>Suddenly, a gang of scurrilous rogues emerge from the shadows and come creeping towards your back. Swiftly you unsheathe your weapon and spin around to face them as they launch their cowardly attack.</p>
<combat><enemy>Thieves of Varetta</enemy><enemy-attribute class="combatskill">36</enemy-attribute><enemy-attribute class="endurance">40</enemy-attribute></combat>
<choice idref="sect222">If you win this combat, <link-text>turn to 222</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Holona is in turmoil. The approach roads and outlying fields are littered with scores of broken wagons, dead horses, and the ruined impediments of war. Palmyrion soldiers sit dejectedly on the frost-hardened earth, their glazed eyes and bandaged limbs bearing grim testimony to the bitter fighting that is taking place just a few miles to the north. Battle-weary officers ride among these exhausted men, cursing and coaxing them in a half-hearted attempt to rally them to arms. Few heed their call.</p>
<p>Inside the city walls the situation is tense. Every available dwelling is packed to overflowing with wounded soldiers, and the civilian populace, displaced from their homes by the army<ch.apos/>s needs, wander the streets and alleyways in a state of shocked confusion, greatly adding to the chaos.</p>
- <p>Captain Cearmaine orders his driver to the Canatarium, the largest of Holona<ch.apos/>s municipal halls, where General Foucharl, the Palmyrion commander, has established his headquarters. On entering this crowded building, a young lieutenant rushes up to Cearmaine and informs him that his son has been wounded in the battle now raging at the Reloni bridge.</p>
+ <p>Captain Cearmaine orders his driver to the Canatarium, the largest of Holona<ch.apos/>s municipal halls, where General Foucharl, the Palmyrion commander, has established his headquarters. On entering this crowded building, a young lieutenant rushes up to Cearmaine and informs him that his son has been wounded in the battle now raging at the Reloni Bridge.</p>
<p><quote>I must go to him, Grand Master,</quote> he says, his voice choked with emotion. <quote>I<ch.apos/>m told that he has not long to live.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect289">If you wish to go with Captain Cearmaine to see his wounded son, <link-text>turn to 289</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect307">If you choose not to accompany him, <link-text>turn to 307</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You are more than two-thirds of the way across the river when you become entangled in the submerged wreckage of a siege engine. You fight to free yourself but, in doing so, you quickly expend the last of the air in your lungs.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>.</p>
- <p>If you possess any Sabito, or if you possess mastery of Kai-alchemy, add 3 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Nexus, add 1.</p>
+ <p>If you possess any Sabito, or if you possess Kai-alchemy, add 3 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Nexus, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect65">If your total is now 4 or less, <link-text>turn to 65</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect116">If it is 5 or more, <link-text>turn to 116</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>164</title></meta>
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- <p>You focus your advanced Kai healing powers on the young man<ch.apos/>s wound and cause the punctured tissues to knit together (reduce your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score by 3 points). Your treatment deadens his pain and revives him, but you know that this remission is but temporary; the poison in his blood is too strong and too well-established to be neutralized by your Kai powers.</p>
+ <p>You focus your advanced Kai Healing powers on the young man<ch.apos/>s wound and cause the punctured tissues to knit together (reduce your <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> score by 3 points). Your treatment deadens his pain and revives him, but you know that this remission is but temporary; the poison in his blood is too strong and too well-established to be neutralized by your Kai powers.</p>
<p>Through clenched teeth, he forces himself to speak. You hear him tell his father that Prince Lutha<ch.apos/>s army is being aided by a sinister group of Cener Druids and renegade Nadziranim magicians. Lutha himself possesses a ring of power, which bestows upon him an invulnerability to weapons. The boy says this ring must be taken from him if he is to be slain.</p>
<p>Gradually, the effects of your healing powers wear off and the brave young man slips into a sleep from which he will not awaken.</p>
<choice idref="sect255"><link-text>Turn to 255</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You ask a street trader the way to the Halls of Learning and he points impatiently to an avenue on the west side of the square. A rusty plate fixed to the corner building says: Quill Street.</p>
- <p>You ride along this narrow avenue, which is flanked by aromatic jala houses and perfumeries, until it turns abruptly right into a wider thoroughfare called Brass Street. A smile cracks your travel-grimy face when you see the courtyard entrance to a grand building. It has changed much since you were last here, but despite its new brick and marble fa<ch.ccedil/>ade you recognise Varetta<ch.apos/>s Halls of Learning.</p>
+ <p>You ride along this narrow avenue, which is flanked by aromatic jala houses and perfumeries, until it turns abruptly right into a wider thoroughfare called Brass Street. A smile cracks your travel-grimy face when you see the courtyard entrance to a grand building. It has changed much since you were last here, but despite its new brick and marble fa<ch.ccedil/>ade you recognize Varetta<ch.apos/>s Halls of Learning.</p>
<p>You ride along a gravelled path to a fountain where you stop to ask a brown-robed scholar if he mows where Gwynian can be found. Without speaking, he points to a nearby hall. A sign hanging over its richly-carved oak door says: LIBRARY. You thank the robed man and dismount from your horse, leaving him tied to a ring which is set into the wall. Then you push open the door and enter the library<ch.apos/>s cool interior.</p>
<p>Countless thousands of books and parchments crowd the stone shelves of this magnificent library. Your eyes travel along them until they reach another door at the far end of the hall. There, standing Framed in the arch, is the man whose help you seek.</p>
<p><quote>Welcome, Grand Master,</quote> says Gwynian the Sage. <quote>I have been expecting you.</quote></p>
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- <p>Ten days after leaving Vadera, the <cite>Saxin</cite> drops anchor in Varnos harbour in Garthen<ch.emdash/>the crown capital of Talestria. The sleek and elegant lines of the Lencian craft contrast starkly with the drab, functional hulls of the merchant ships and dhows which crowd this city-port<ch.apos/>s jetties and wharfs. Lencian craft are a rare sight in Garthen, and the <cite>Saxin</cite> is the rarest of Lencian craft; it is no wonder that its arrival stirs a frenzy of interest and speculation among the citizens of this capital.</p>
+ <p>Ten days after leaving Vadera, the <cite>Saxin</cite> drops anchor in Varnos Harbour in Garthen<ch.emdash/>the crown capital of Talestria. The sleek and elegant lines of the Lencian craft contrast starkly with the drab, functional hulls of the merchant ships and dhows which crowd this city-port<ch.apos/>s jetties and wharfs. Lencian craft are a rare sight in Garthen, and the <cite>Saxin</cite> is the rarest of Lencian craft; it is no wonder that its arrival stirs a frenzy of interest and speculation among the citizens of this capital.</p>
<p>Word of your arrival travels quickly to the Royal Citadel and a troop of Queen Evaine<ch.apos/>s court cavalry are dispatched to the harbour. They are led by a stern-faced man who wears the uniform and gold insignia of the Lord Constable, the highest military rank in the Talestrian army. He brings his column of regal horsemen to a halt at the quayside, then he dismounts and strides forward to welcome you in person as you disembark from the ship.</p>
<choice idref="sect292">If you have ever visited Garthen or Torgar in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 292</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect48">If you have not, <link-text>turn to 48</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>For two days you follow this trail through the great forest of Salony. During your ride it strikes you that the weather seems to be reflecting the nature of the people who dwell in this region<ch.emdash/>cold and inhospitable. They do not take kindly to strangers, especially those riding alone.</p>
+ <p>For two days you follow this trail through the great Forest of Salony. During your ride it strikes you that the weather seems to be reflecting the nature of the people who dwell in this region<ch.emdash/>cold and inhospitable. They do not take kindly to strangers, especially those riding alone.</p>
<p>On the morning of the third day, you reach a small village called Hopforst which stands at the edge of the great forest. To the west of the village you can now see the snow-capped mountain peaks of the Ceners, and to the north stretches an open expanse of rough grassland dotted with thickets of larch and pine.</p>
<p>As dusk is drawing its curtain of shadow over the land, you see in the distance the decaying walls of a derelict city. A broken sign by the roadside says that this place is called Amory, yet the newish track which branches off the road and avoids the city gate tells you that travellers on this road no longer visit here. It has begun to rain again and you are quietly dreading having to spend another night out in the open. Tempted by the promise of shelter, you approach Amory and enter the city by a gate that hangs haphazardly from its hinges.</p>
<choice idref="sect240"><link-text>Turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Stoically you swim against the powerful current and reach the distant shore, breathless and exhausted, but glad to have escaped in one piece from the hostile land of Eldenora.</p>
- <p>Once you have fully recovered, you put on your boots and cloak and take stock of your surroundings. You have emerged from the Storn at a wooded stretch of riverbank, less than a mile south of the city of Rhem. You set off along a track heading north and within a few minutes, you catch sight of the city walls and its famous horseshoe-shaped harbour.</p>
+ <p>Once you have fully recovered, you put on your boots and cloak and take stock of your surroundings. You have emerged from the Storn at a wooded stretch of river bank, less than a mile south of the city of Rhem. You set off along a track heading north and within a few minutes, you catch sight of the city walls and its famous horseshoe-shaped harbour.</p>
<p>You enter the city by its south gate, using your Kai camouflage skills and your natural stealth to avoid the attentions of the watchful guards. Once inside, you merge with the crowds and soon find yourself in a square that is overshadowed by the twin towers of Rhem Cathedral. An avenue runs along the cathedral<ch.apos/>s south side and, at its far end, your eye is drawn to a rusty suit of armour which stands beside the door to a dingy-looking shop.</p>
<choice idref="sect339">If you wish to enter this armoury, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect36">If you decide not to enter, <link-text>turn to 36</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The pack leader is a ferocious creature whose supernatural will is far too strong to be turned by your powers of animal control. Your attempts at repelling him prove futile, and, with their kill now in sight, these howling beasts increase their speed. Hurriedly you unsheathe your weapon as they come streaming across the bridge towards you.</p>
+ <p>The pack leader is a ferocious creature whose supernatural will is far too strong to be turned by your powers of Animal Control. Your attempts at repelling him prove futile, and, with their kill now in sight, these howling beasts increase their speed. Hurriedly you unsheathe your weapon as they come streaming across the bridge towards you.</p>
<choice idref="sect144"><link-text>Turn to 144</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>180</title></meta>
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- <p>With Sabre Fox at your side, you climb the circular stairs to the Grand Hall of the Tower of the Sun. Excitedly the young Kai master announces your arrival to the battle-weary Kai who are gathered here, and, at first, they look at you in stunned disbelief. Then the truth of what they see sinks in and they give vent to a loud cheer that can be heard all throughout the monastery.</p>
+ <p>With Sabre Fox at your side, you climb the circular stairs to the Grand Hall of the Tower of the Sun. Excitedly the young Kai Master announces your arrival to the battle-weary Kai who are gathered here, and, at first, they look at you in stunned disbelief. Then the truth of what they see sinks in and they give vent to a loud cheer that can be heard all throughout the monastery.</p>
<p>The news of your return spreads like wildfire. Two of the first to welcome you back are your friend Guildmaster Banedon, and your trusted advisor Lord Rimoah.</p>
<p><quote>Thank Ishir you are alive, Banedon,</quote> you say clasping his hand in friendship. <quote>In Holmgard they fear that you and Rimoah were killed aboard your skyship. It gladdens my heart to see this is not so.</quote></p>
<p><quote>And it warms me to see you safely home, Grand Master,</quote> he replies.</p>
<p><quote>You both have my deepest thanks,</quote> you reply. <quote>You took a great risk in corning to the aid of the Kai. I have seen what became of your skyship, Banedon. You were indeed fortunate to have survived.</quote></p>
<p><quote>Aye,</quote> he replies, sadly. <quote>Yet, alas, three of my Brotherhood were not so blessed. They perished when the lavas dragged us from the skies.</quote></p>
<p><quote>Take heart, Banedon, for their deaths will not be in vain. They shall be avenged.</quote> And with these prophetic words you take the Sun-crystal from your pocket and show it to your grieving friend. <quote>With this crystal I shall destroy the Shadow Gate and put an end to Naar<ch.apos/>s evil plan.</quote></p>
- <p>Together with Banedon and Rimoah, you make a tour of the monastery to assess for yourself the extent of the battle damage. Your presence among the young Kai greatly improves their morale and strengthens their resolve to withstand the lavas<ch.apos/> siege. You Ask every area of the monastery, including the Lore Hall of Solaris where the bodies of those slain in battle have been layed out, awaiting burial. It saddens you to see so many Kai dead and, as you walk among their still ranks, you recognize many in whom you had held high hopes; Spring Rain, Eastwind, Sharp Dove, Deep Heart. Frost Lark, and Firefly. As you turn to leave the Lore Hall, you vow to Banedon and Rimoah that the sacrifice they have made will never be forgotten.</p>
+ <p>Together with Banedon and Rimoah, you make a tour of the monastery to assess for yourself the extent of the battle damage. Your presence among the young Kai greatly improves their morale and strengthens their resolve to withstand the lavas<ch.apos/> siege. You Ask every area of the monastery, including the Lore Hall of Solaris where the bodies of those slain in battle have been laid out, awaiting burial. It saddens you to see so many Kai dead and, as you walk among their still ranks, you recognize many in whom you had held high hopes; Spring Rain, Eastwind, Sharp Dove, Deep Heart. Frost Lark, and Firefly. As you turn to leave the Lore Hall, you vow to Banedon and Rimoah that the sacrifice they have made will never be forgotten.</p>
<choice idref="sect256"><link-text>Turn to 256</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>181</title></meta>
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- <p>You ride to an overturned wagon that lies within thirty yards of the river<ch.apos/>s edge. To the wide-eyed astonishment of the three soldiers who are sheltering here from a hail of naptha and crossbow bolts, you leap from your horse and sprint headlong towards the river. The moment you hit the freezing water, you stay submerged and swim to the opposite bank. Once there, you make use of the corpses that litter the shoreline to conceal your presence while you observe the enemy trenches.</p>
+ <p>You ride to an overturned wagon that lies within thirty yards of the river<ch.apos/>s edge. To the wide-eyed astonishment of the three soldiers who are sheltering here from a hail of naphtha and crossbow bolts, you leap from your horse and sprint headlong towards the river. The moment you hit the freezing water, you stay submerged and swim to the opposite bank. Once there, you make use of the corpses that litter the shoreline to conceal your presence while you observe the enemy trenches.</p>
<p>The Eldenoran assault troopers are well dug in. Furthermore, they are aided by a Cener Druid who occupies a nearby trench. He is peering through what, at first glance, appears to be a giant magnifying glass.</p>
<choice idref="sect320">If you possess Assimilance, and have attained the rank of Grand Thane, <link-text>turn to 320</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect207">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 207</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>189</title></meta>
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- <p>Stealthily you approach the nearest horse, using your Magnakai Discipline of animal control to keep him calm as you untie his reins. But you have only just released them from the rail when suddenly the door of the hut swings open and you find yourself confronted by the horse<ch.apos/>s rider<ch.emdash/>an Eldenoran cavalry scout.</p>
+ <p>Stealthily you approach the nearest horse, using your Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control to keep him calm as you untie his reins. But you have only just released them from the rail when suddenly the door of the hut swings open and you find yourself confronted by the horse<ch.apos/>s rider<ch.emdash/>an Eldenoran cavalry scout.</p>
<choice idref="sect110">If you possess Kai-surge, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 110</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect174">If you possess Kai alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 174</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect174">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 174</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect33">If you possess neither of these Grand Master Disciplines, or choose not to use them, <link-text>turn to 33</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is the mid-afternoon when the troop resumes the long journey east to Vanamor. During the ride, Lord Nathor voices his grave concern that Eldenoran bandits should be operating in the heart of his country: they have rarely dared to venture this far from home before. Although he does not say so, you sense that he knows the reason why they have become so bold of late. They have been sent here to find and kill you.</p>
- <p>The road climbs out of the valley and zig-zags its way through the forested hills to a high pass. Beyond this pass there stretches a wide expanse of lush grassland where herds of wild deer roam and graze freely. It is late in the afternoon when you catch sight of a procession approaching on the road ahead. Mostly they are men dressed in ragged brown robes, and one is carrying aloft a grimy banner which bears the image of a lightning bolt set upon a full moon.</p>
+ <p>The road climbs out of the valley and zigzags its way through the forested hills to a high pass. Beyond this pass there stretches a wide expanse of lush grassland where herds of wild deer roam and graze freely. It is late in the afternoon when you catch sight of a procession approaching on the road ahead. Mostly they are men dressed in ragged brown robes, and one is carrying aloft a grimy banner which bears the image of a lightning bolt set upon a full moon.</p>
<p><quote>Shoni pilgrims,</quote> says Nathor, dismissively. <quote>They<ch.apos/>re wandering beggar-monks who have taken a vow of poverty. Many in Garthen regard them as just a gang of scroungers who pretend to be a holy order so they can fleece the foolish. I suggest we ignore them and press on.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect319">If you wish to take Nathor<ch.apos/>s advice and ignore the Shoni pilgrims, <link-text>turn to 319</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect28">If you decide to stop and talk to them, <link-text>turn to 28</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>202</title></meta>
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- <p>You are woken from a fitful slumber by the sound of shouting. Cautiously you part the foliage to see a group of Duadon guardsmen scorning the river hank in search of your body. A brutish garrison sergeant is questioning a scrawny beggar whom he holds by the neck, lifting him several inches off the ground. The beggar, shaking with fear, points a finger towards the wood. The sergeant gives him a sneering smile, then rewards him for his co-operation with a dagger in the guts.</p>
+ <p>You are woken from a fitful slumber by the sound of shouting. Cautiously you part the foliage to see a group of Duadon guardsmen scorning the river hank in search of your body. A brutish garrison sergeant is questioning a scrawny beggar whom he holds by the neck, lifting him several inches off the ground. The beggar, shaking with fear, points a finger towards the wood. The sergeant gives him a sneering smile, then rewards him for his cooperation with a dagger in the guts.</p>
<p><quote>Search the copse!</quote> bellows the sergeant, wiping be blood from his blade on the dead beggar<ch.apos/>s coat. <quote>Damned Northlander<ch.apos/>s gone to ground in there.</quote></p>
<p>Quickly you retreat deeper into the wood as a line of soldiers come crashing through the foliage, hacking and slashing with their broad-bladed swords. Using your camouflage skills, you slip through their line and make your way back towards the river road, to the place where they have left their horses. A blow to the base of the skull puts paid to the soldier who is standing guard there and, as quietly as you can, you take a horse and escape towards the east.</p>
<p>When you can no longer see the walls of Duadon, you rein in your horse and take stock of the equipment contained in its saddle-bags. You discover the following items:</p>
- <p>Backpack</p>
- <p>Rope</p>
- <p>Enough food for 2 Meals</p>
- <p>Sword</p>
- <p>3 Gold Crowns</p>
- <p>Bow</p>
- <p>Quiver, containing 3 arrows</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>Backpack</li>
+ <li>Rope</li>
+ <li>Enough food for 2 Meals</li>
+ <li>Sword</li>
+ <li>3 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Bow</li>
+ <li>Quiver, containing 3 Arrows</li>
+ </ul>
<p>(Record these items on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. They replace those that were confiscated from you in Duadon.)</p>
<p>Determinedly you continue your ride east and, by mid-afternoon, you come to the banks of the mighty River Storn. From the cover of a derelict barn you observe a group of merchants and travellers who are waiting at a ferry post for the boat to Rhem. The post us controlled by Eldenoran soldiers who check the ferry passengers thoroughly to make sure they are not enemy agents or deserters from the army. After an hour or so, you see the boat from Rhem approaching the post. The waiting crowd gather their belongings and get ready to board what will be the last crossing of the day.</p>
<choice idref="sect97">If you wish to go to the ferry post and try to board the boat to Rhem, <link-text>turn to 97</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>203</title></meta>
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- <p>Your Kai mastery alerts you to a beam of ultraviolet light at the exit from the ford. This pencil-thin beam emanates from behind the age-worn keystone of the old bridge, crosses the exit just inches off the ground, and disappears into some bushes opposite.</p>
+ <p>Your Kai Mastery alerts you to a beam of ultraviolet light at the exit from the ford. This pencil-thin beam emanates from behind the age-worn keystone of the old bridge, crosses the exit just inches off the ground, and disappears into some bushes opposite.</p>
<p><quote>Column halt!</quote> you shout, bringing the regiment to a stop at the approach to the ford.</p>
<p><quote>Is something wrong, Grand Master?</quote> asks D<ch.apos/>Val, anxiously.</p>
<p><quote>Perhaps,</quote> you reply, staring at the beam which is invisible to the Captain<ch.apos/>s eyes. <quote>Wait here, Captain, while I satisfy my curiosity.</quote></p>
<p>You urge your horse forward and approach the fallen keystone. As you draw closer, you sense that it conceals an explosive device constructed from materials not of this world. It is an elaborate booby trap planted here by Naar<ch.apos/>s minions, and it is set to detonate should any large creature unwittingly break the beam.</p>
- <choice idref="sect274">If you possess Kai alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect274">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 274</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect71">If you possess Grand Nexus, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 71</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect22">If you possess neither of these skills, or if you choose not to use them, <link-text>turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>207</title></meta>
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- <p>You detect a faint shimmer of crimson light radiating from the druid<ch.apos/>s giant spy-glass as he sweeps it back and forth along the river<ch.apos/>s edge.</p>
+ <p>You detect a faint shimmer of crimson light radiating from the druid<ch.apos/>s giant spyglass as he sweeps it back and forth along the river<ch.apos/>s edge.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Kai-screen, add 3 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect248">If your total score is now 5 or less, <link-text>turn to 248</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect197">If it is 6 or more, <link-text>turn to 197</link-text>.</choice>
<p>The road which crosses the plains to the east of the River Phoen is deeply rutted. Fortunately though, it is dry, there haying been little rain in these parts for weeks. Progress is good and by midday you and your troop have covered more than thirty miles. You pass many wagons on this road, mostly driven by farmers who are taking their crops to the markets and wharfs of Garthen. These wagon drivers seem an unusually loyal and friendly breed; invariably they wave and cheer the moment they recognize the uniforms of Queen Evaine<ch.apos/>s Court Cavalry.</p>
<p>After a brief rest at a village on the road, you continue your ride across the open plains and descend into a wide valley where a shallow stream winds its way through a mass of reed-beds and willow copses. Beyond this valley, the land becomes increasingly hilly. The sun is almost touching the horizon when you come to a small wayside shrine dedicated to the Goddess Ishir. Here a track leads off to the north and, a mile distant, you can make out the walls and tall bell-tower of a chateau high in the hills.</p>
<p><quote>That<ch.apos/>s the monastery of the Vaderish Brethren,</quote> says Nathor. <quote>They<ch.apos/>re a holy order devoted to the worship of the Goddess Ishir. We will find safe shelter with them this night.</quote></p>
- <p>The sun has set and dusk is quickly turning to darkness by the time the troop reaches the gates of the Vaderish monastery. The brothers of this holy order are led by an elderly monk called Rasbarin whom Nathor has met once before. The old cleric welcomes him warmly, as if he was his son, then he invites you to stay here overnight.</p>
+ <p>The sun has set and dusk is quickly turning to darkness by the time the troop reaches the gates of the Vaderish Monastery. The brothers of this holy order are led by an elderly monk called Rasbarin whom Nathor has met once before. The old cleric welcomes him warmly, as if he was his son, then he invites you to stay here overnight.</p>
<p>The monk<ch.apos/>s evening meal is simple fare but well-prepared and wholesome nonetheless (restore any <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points you may have lost during your adventure so far). Afterwards, Rasbarin invites you and Nathor to his chambers to sample some of the monks<ch.apos/> speciality<ch.emdash/>a fine liqueur called Aquas. You are raising a glass of this golden liquid to your lips when suddenly the peace is shattered by a loud, cawing shriek which echoes through the surrounding hills.</p>
<choice idref="sect61">If you possess the Discipline of Telegnosis, <link-text>turn to 61</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect198">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 198</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>212</title></meta>
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- <p>While you are observing the town, your thoughts wander to your homeland and the threat that is confronting the new order acolytes at the Kai Monastery. Your fervent desire to be with them is rekindled, making you wish that you possessed a horse to help speed your journey to Casiorn.</p>
+ <p>While you are observing the town, your thoughts wander to your homeland and the threat that is confronting the New Order acolytes at the Kai Monastery. Your fervent desire to be with them is rekindled, making you wish that you possessed a horse to help speed your journey to Casiorn.</p>
<p>Near the junction at the centre of the town, you see a large timbered building. Painted on its facia and roof are two words: Narsha Stables.</p>
<choice idref="sect349">If you wish to enter the deserted-looking town and go in search of a horse, <link-text>turn to 349</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect3">If you would rather avoid this town, you can skirt around its perimeter and take the road which heads east towards Abisko, by <link-text>turning to 3</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>214</title></meta>
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- <p>The pack leader is a ferocious creature whose supernatural will is far too strong to be turned by your powers of animal control. Some of the pack, however, are affected by your psychic suggestion and break away from the main body to cower by the side of the bridge. But the majority continue to follow their leader, and with their prey now in sight, these howling beasts are increasing the pace of their loping stride.</p>
+ <p>The pack leader is a ferocious creature whose supernatural will is far too strong to be turned by your powers of Animal Control. Some of the pack, however, are affected by your psychic suggestion and break away from the main body to cower by the side of the bridge. But the majority continue to follow their leader, and with their prey now in sight, these howling beasts are increasing the pace of their loping stride.</p>
<choice idref="sect304"><link-text>Turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You have ventured less than a few hundred yards across this stagnant bog, taking care to avoid its bubbling pools and treacherous tracks of quicksand, when suddenly you find yourself sinking knee-deep into a treacly black ooze. What you had at first thought to be firm earth has, to your growing dismay, turned out to be a cloying, semi-liquid morass of rotting vegetation.</p>
+ <p>You have ventured less than a few hundred yards across this stagnant bog, taking care to avoid its bubbling pools and treacherous tracts of quicksand, when suddenly you find yourself sinking knee-deep into a treacly black ooze. What you had at first thought to be firm earth has, to your growing dismay, turned out to be a cloying, semi-liquid morass of rotting vegetation.</p>
<choice idref="sect66">If you possess Telegnosis. and have reached the Kai rank of Sun Lord or higher, <link-text>turn to 66</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect296">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 296</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You are half-way across the ford when alarm bells sound on both sides of the river.</p>
+ <p>You are halfway across the ford when alarm bells sound on both sides of the river.</p>
<p><quote>Deserter at the ford!</quote> goes the cry from the Eldenoran fort. <quote>Enemy spy approaching!</quote> shout the Slovian guards.</p>
<p>Moments later, a hissing cloud of arrows and bolts descend on you from both sides and your horse is killed instantly in he crossfire. It crashes head-first into the water and you are thrown out of the saddle to land heavily amongst the rocks which lie strewn along the Slovian bank. You try to rise but suddenly an explosion of white light fills your vision and the taste of blood fills your mouth: you have been hit in the head by an armour-piercing arrow. Mercifully, death is virtually instantaneous.</p>
<p>Sadly your life and your journey home comes to an abrupt end here, on the Slovian banks of the River Storn.</p>
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<p>For a few moments you hurtle through the cold night air, oblivious to your surroundings. Then you glimpse the flagstones of the keep and the roof of the castle stables, more than a hundred feet below, and your stomach churns with fear.</p>
<p>Steeling yourself for impact, you smash through the thatched roof of the stables and land amidst a tangle of hay and broken timbers. Moments later, Nathor comes crashing through the roof and lands just a few yards from where you are lying. You are badly bruised but you have survived the fall (lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points). Nathor, too, is alive, but his injuries are more severe. His left ankle is badly broken and his face is a mess of cuts and contusions. Despite his obvious pain he manages a smile, revealing gaps where he is missing two of his teeth.</p>
- <choice idref="sect269">If you wish to use your Kai healing skills on the Lord Constable, <link-text>turn to 269</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect269">If you wish to use your Kai Healing skills on the Lord Constable, <link-text>turn to 269</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect41">If you decide to concentrate on escaping from the castle as quickly as possible, <link-text>turn to 41</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You press on through the trees, your senses alert to the slightest sound. After an hour or so, you stumble across a stream where you stop briefly to gulp a mouthful of icy fresh water. Beyond this stream the trees become far denser, offering you better cover from the wandering groups of Eldenorans who seem to be positioned all over this vast timberland. It is not until later that you realize that they have not been posted here; they are deserters, hiding out in the forest to avoid a certain death at the Reloni Bridge.</p>
- <p>By morning, you have covered several miles of forest and avoided all contact with the Eldenorans. Then, shortly before midday, you come across the outlying huts of a fortified town which sits astride a busy woodland trail. A glance at your <a idref="map">map</a> reveals this to be Fabri, an Eldenoran outpost close to the Slovian border. From the top of a pine tree you look down on this settlement which is ringed by a palisade. Five cavalry regiments are camped within its perimeter wail of sharpened logs, and you note several Cener Druids conversing with the regimental commanders. It would seem that Prince Lutha is in league with the evil plague-lords of Ruel.</p>
+ <p>By morning, you have covered several miles of forest and avoided all contact with the Eldenorans. Then, shortly before midday, you come across the outlying huts of a fortified town which sits astride a busy woodland trail. A glance at your <a idref="map">map</a> reveals this to be Fabri, an Eldenoran outpost close to the Slovian border. From the top of a pine tree you look down on this settlement which is ringed by a palisade. Five cavalry regiments are camped within its perimeter wail of sharpened logs, and you note several Cener Druids conversing with the regimental commanders. It would seem that Prince Lutha is in league with the evil Plague Lords of Ruel.</p>
<p>While you are observing Fabri from your vantage point high above, you notice a patrol of horsemen wending their way through the trees towards one of the outlying huts. On arriving, they dismount and enter, leaving their horses tied to a split rail but otherwise unattended. Tempted by the opportunity, you descend the tree and make your way towards the hut.</p>
<choice idref="sect260">If you possess Animal Mastery, <link-text>turn to 260</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect189">If you do not possess this Discipline, <link-text>turn to 189</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Instinctively you crouch down and take cover amongst the nearby foliage. You also call upon your Kai camouflage and psychic skills to help mask your presence from the creature which is circling high above the trees. For several minutes you stare at the loathsome creature, not daring to move a muscle, then you see it fly away and you breathe a sigh of relief.</p>
+ <p>Instinctively you crouch down and take cover amongst the nearby foliage. You also call upon your Kai Camouflage and psychic skills to help mask your presence from the creature which is circling high above the trees. For several minutes you stare at the loathsome creature, not daring to move a muscle, then you see it fly away and you breathe a sigh of relief.</p>
<p>A chill night wind whistles through the trees and you shiver. But it is not the cold that is chilling your blood<ch.emdash/>it is the sudden fear that you may never see your homeland again.</p>
<choice idref="sect275"><link-text>Turn to 275</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You leave the thieves lying dead and bleeding outside the door to their sinister guildhouse. Coming from inside, you can hear the sound of running feet and angry voices. Before more of the thieves appear, you vault on to your horse and gallop away along Spur Lane, retracing your route back to the square at the city<ch.apos/>s South Gate. On returning here, you rein in your panting horse and pause to consider the remaining two exits from the square.</p>
+ <p>You leave the thieves lying dead and bleeding outside the door to their sinister guild-house. Coming from inside, you can hear the sound of running feet and angry voices. Before more of the thieves appear, you vault on to your horse and gallop away along Spur Lane, retracing your route back to the square at the city<ch.apos/>s South Gate. On returning here, you rein in your panting horse and pause to consider the remaining two exits from the square.</p>
<choice idref="sect308">If you wish to go north into Ladder Way, <link-text>turn to 308</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect194">If you choose to go west into Quill Street, <link-text>turn to 194</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You press yourself as flat as you can against the sheer rock face of the ravine, but a heavy boulder glances your shoulder and you lose your precarious grip. Frantically you scrabble for a handhold, but already you are falling backwards amidst a cloud of choking dust and loose shale. With a sickening thud, you smash head-first into the boulder-strewn ground at the base of the ravine.</p>
+ <p>You press yourself as flat as you can against the sheer rock-face of the ravine, but a heavy boulder glances your shoulder and you lose your precarious grip. Frantically you scrabble for a handhold, but already you are falling backwards amidst a cloud of choking dust and loose shale. With a sickening thud, you smash head-first into the boulder-strewn ground at the base of the ravine.</p>
<p>Tragically, your life and your journey home come to an abrupt end here in Eldenora.</p>
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- <p>Before your face disappears completely below the surface of the Storn, you force yourself to intone the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Breathe Water</spell>. Immediately, you feel the fatique melting away from your aching limbs as you absorb oxygen directly from the river itself. Powered by a surge of renewed energy, you are able to strike out afresh for the opposite bank.</p>
+ <p>Before your face disappears completely below the surface of the Storn, you force yourself to intone the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Breathe Water</spell>. Immediately, you feel the fatigue melting away from your aching limbs as you absorb oxygen directly from the river itself. Powered by a surge of renewed energy, you are able to strike out afresh for the opposite bank.</p>
<choice idref="sect177"><link-text>Turn to 177</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>Sommerlund?</quote> answers the innkeeper, quizzically. <quote>I<ch.apos/>m afraid not, kind Sir. Your home must be mor<ch.apos/>n six hundred miles from <ch.apos/>ere. It<ch.apos/>s rare we gets to hear what<ch.apos/>s goin<ch.apos/> on in Varetta and that<ch.apos/>s only twenty five miles t<ch.apos/>north.</quote></p>
- <p>Hearing the inkeeper mention how far it is to Sommerlund brings a leaden feeling to your stomach. You still have far to go and so little time in which to accomplish your urgent journey. Feeling chastened by the daunting number of miles you must ride, you bid the innkeeper and his daughter goodnight and retire quietly to your room.</p>
+ <p>Hearing the innkeeper mention how far it is to Sommerlund brings a leaden feeling to your stomach. You still have far to go and so little time in which to accomplish your urgent journey. Feeling chastened by the daunting number of miles you must ride, you bid the innkeeper and his daughter goodnight and retire quietly to your room.</p>
<choice idref="sect56"><link-text>Turn to 56</link-text>.</choice>
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+ <footnotes>
+ <footnote id="sect234-1-foot" idref="sect234-1">
+ <p>You may elect to pay the blacksmith in Lune if you have sufficient currency (4 Lune = 1 Gold Crown).</p>
+ </footnote>
+ </footnotes>
+
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- <p>You place five Gold Crowns on the blacksmith<ch.apos/>s anvil (remember to adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>) and he nods his approval.</p>
+ <p>You place five Gold Crowns
<footref id="sect234-1" idref="sect234-1-foot"/> on the blacksmith<ch.apos/>s anvil (remember to adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>) and he nods his approval.</p>
<p><quote>Leave y<ch.apos/> horse outside and come back in an hour<ch.emdash/>I<ch.apos/>ll <ch.apos/>ave it done by then.</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect104"><link-text>Turn to 104</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As soon as your feet touch the ground, the sergeant and his men swarm around you and force you to your knees. Quickly they bind your hands with cord and confiscate your weapons, money pouch, backpack and cape (delete these from your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>; you need not erase your Special Items however as none of these are taken).</p>
- <p>Then the staff-wielding Cener arrives with a horsedrawn cart into which the soldiers bundle you unceremoniously. The robed druid cackles like a crazed maniac ecstatic at having identified and captured Lone Wolf<ch.emdash/>the destroyer of so many of his evil brethren. His vile laughter echoes in your ears as he lashes his horses and steers his rickety cart through the dark streets of Duadon. After a short and bruising journey at breakneck speed, you pass beneath the imposing arch of Skull-Tor, the fortified bastion of Duadon<ch.apos/>s long line of past rulers, and descend a stone ramp to an underground gaol. Here you are greeted by a squad of brutal guards who beat you with staves (lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) before imprisoning you in a circular pit infested with vermin.</p>
+ <p>Then the staff-wielding Cener arrives with a horse-drawn cart into which the soldiers bundle you unceremoniously. The robed druid cackles like a crazed maniac ecstatic at having identified and captured Lone Wolf<ch.emdash/>the destroyer of so many of his evil brethren. His vile laughter echoes in your ears as he lashes his horses and steers his rickety cart through the dark streets of Duadon. After a short and bruising journey at breakneck speed, you pass beneath the imposing arch of Skull-Tor, the fortified bastion of Duadon<ch.apos/>s long line of past rulers, and descend a stone ramp to an underground gaol. Here you are greeted by a squad of brutal guards who beat you with staves (lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points) before imprisoning you in a circular pit infested with vermin.</p>
<choice idref="sect300"><link-text>Turn to 300</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You ride out of Rhem by its east gate and head off along a wide road that is bordered by hovels and farmsteads. Shortly you come to a signpost where the road ends and a track begins. It marks the entrance to the forest of Salony, and indicates the distances to two Salonese towns:</p>
+ <p>You ride out of Rhem by its east gate and head off along a wide road that is bordered by hovels and farmsteads. Shortly you come to a signpost where the road ends and a track begins. It marks the entrance to the Forest of Salony, and indicates the distances to two Salonese towns:</p>
<p>Ellio<ch.emdash/>50 miles Amory<ch.emdash/>100 miles</p>
<p>You follow the track deep into the forest and spend your first night in Salony here, surrounded by the leafy comfort of this rich timberland. At dawn, you resume your ride and, by nightfall, you find yourself approaching the outskirts of the forest town of Ellio.</p>
<p>During your long day<ch.apos/>s ride through the forest, unless you possess Grand Huntmastery, you must eat a Meal or lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
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- <p>You have found the body of a Kai Master. His torn and crushed remains are clothed in the grey cloak and tunic that denotes his rank within the new order. He has been dead for two or three days.</p>
+ <p>You have found the body of a Kai Master. His torn and crushed remains are clothed in the grey cloak and tunic that denotes his rank within the New Order. He has been dead for two or three days.</p>
<p>At first you can hardly bear to look at his face, but when you do, you recognize him at once: it is Swift Fire. He was the fastest runner of all the Kai, and you suspect he may have volunteered to use his speed to try and break through the enemy lines. Sadly, it seems, he could not outrun his fate.</p>
<p>Respectfully you cover his face with his cloak and say a short prayer to the God Kai to watch over his spirit. Then you return to the regiment and continue the ride along the trail.</p>
<choice idref="sect280"><link-text>Turn to 280</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>246</title></meta>
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- <p>In the warm comfort of the inn, you use your Kai healing skills to mend the Lord Constable<ch.apos/>s injuries. He is carefully testing his weight on his newly-mended ankle when suddenly there is a commotion outside in the street. An angry mob of hard-faced men, many clutching torches, staves, and coils of rope, are marching down the cobbled avenue towards the inn.</p>
+ <p>In the warm comfort of the inn, you use your Kai Healing skills to mend the Lord Constable<ch.apos/>s injuries. He is carefully testing his weight on his newly-mended ankle when suddenly there is a commotion outside in the street. An angry mob of hard-faced men, many clutching torches, staves, and coils of rope, are marching down the cobbled avenue towards the inn.</p>
<p><quote>Hang the Talestrian thieves!</quote> they shout. <quote>String up the murdering swine!</quote></p>
<p><quote>What<ch.apos/>s going on? Who are these men?</quote> asks Nathor. The innkeeper<ch.apos/>s face turns white and he begins to tremble with fear.</p>
<p><quote>I<ch.ellips/> I don<ch.apos/>t rightly know,</quote> he stammers. <quote>I ain<ch.apos/>t never seen <ch.rsquot/>em before. They<ch.apos/>s not from these parts. We<ch.apos/>ve never had no quarrel with Talestria. You<ch.apos/>ve always been our friends.</quote></p>
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<p>The instant you pass through the Shadow Gate, you are assailed by howling gales and winds. Yet, despite the freezing coldness of this abyss, you feel no pain. Your body is protected, cocooned and shielded by your advanced mastery of the Discipline of Nexus.</p>
- <p>You feel as if both you and the lavas are whirling downwards in every-decreasing circles into the core of a vortex, and rapidly you lose all track of time. Then, as abruptly as it began, the whirling ceases and the frigidity of the abyss is transformed into a harsh and blistering heat. Shielded as you are, this extreme temperature feels pleasantly warm. Nevertheless, with fearful apprehension, you force open your eyes to look upon the nightmare realm that now surrounds you.</p>
+ <p>You feel as if both you and the lavas are whirling downwards in ever-decreasing circles into the core of a vortex, and rapidly you lose all track of time. Then, as abruptly as it began, the whirling ceases and the frigidity of the abyss is transformed into a harsh and blistering heat. Shielded as you are, this extreme temperature feels pleasantly warm. Nevertheless, with fearful apprehension, you force open your eyes to look upon the nightmare realm that now surrounds you.</p>
<choice idref="sect64"><link-text>Turn to 64</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>250</title></meta>
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- <p>You crest the ridge and your spirits soar when you see the Kai monastery two miles distant. The chequered battle banner of the Kai flutters atop the Tower of he Sun, proudly defiant in the face of the hordes of winged lavas circling overhead. The monastery is largely intact, though much of its surrounding wall has been damaged and plumes of smoke rise from the inner keep and training park. Yet, even at this distance, you sense that it is still being held secure from Naar<ch.apos/>s loathsome minions.</p>
- <p>The new order have indeed proved themselves worthy in your absence. However, the pride you feel for your young acolytes is tempered by the price that has been paid. At the base of the Tower of the Sun you can see the blackened wreckage of the <cite>Skyrider</cite>, Banedon<ch.apos/>s skyship, twisted and gutted where it fell to earth. There are bodies strewn about it, but at this distance, even with your magnified vision, you cannot tell if they are friend or foe.</p>
+ <p>You crest the ridge and your spirits soar when you see the Kai Monastery two miles distant. The chequered battle banner of the Kai flutters atop the Tower of he Sun, proudly defiant in the face of the hordes of winged lavas circling overhead. The monastery is largely intact, though much of its surrounding wall has been damaged and plumes of smoke rise from the inner keep and training park. Yet, even at this distance, you sense that it is still being held secure from Naar<ch.apos/>s loathsome minions.</p>
+ <p>The New Order have indeed proved themselves worthy in your absence. However, the pride you feel for your young acolytes is tempered by the price that has been paid. At the base of the Tower of the Sun you can see the blackened wreckage of the <cite>Skyrider</cite>, Banedon<ch.apos/>s skyship, twisted and gutted where it fell to earth. There are bodies strewn about it, but at this distance, even with your magnified vision, you cannot tell if they are friend or foe.</p>
<p>Dusk is already upon the land and darkness will be total within the hour. Mindful of the circling lavas who command the skies, you decide to abandon your horse and continue from here on foot. It will be harder for the enemy to spot you moving through the forest on foot than if you were to continue on horseback.</p>
- <choice idref="sect96">If you possess Kai-screen, and have reached the Kai rank of Grand Guardian or higher, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect96">If you possess Kai-screen, and have reached the rank of Kai Grand Guardian or higher, <link-text>turn to 96</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect328">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 328</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>After attending to the burial of his son, the grieving Captain returns to the Canatarium to find out where his son<ch.apos/>s regiment is stationed. He learns they are at he Reloni Bridge, at the very heart of the battle. Before he leaves, he thanks you for trying to save his son<ch.apos/>s life and he suggests two routes by which you can reach the distant city of Casiorn from here.</p>
<p>The first route is the most direct, but it is also the most hazardous. It requires you to pass through the enemy lines at the Reloni Bridge, cross the southern tip of Eldenora, then continue your journey north by way of the Slovarian Plain.</p>
<p>The second route will avoid the fighting at the Reloni Bridge, but it would mean having to pass through the city of Duadon<ch.emdash/>Prince Lutha<ch.apos/>s stronghold.</p>
- <p>(Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> at the beginning of this book before making your choice.)</p>
+ <p>(Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> before making your choice.)</p>
<choice idref="sect271">If you choose to take the Reloni Bridge/Slovarian Plain route to Casiorn, <link-text>turn to 271</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect38">If you decide to take the Duadon/Rhem route instead, <link-text>turn to 38</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You return to the Grand Hall where Banedon and Rimoah tell you of the location of the Shadow Gate.</p>
<p><quote>Kai scouts sighted it in the foothills of the Durncrag Mountains, less than five miles distant, at a place called Raven<ch.apos/>s Eerie,</quote> says Banedon.</p>
<p><quote>I know this place,</quote> you say. <quote>My old tutor, Storm Hawk, and I camped there on a hunting trip when I was an acolyte, before the war with Darklord Zagarna. There is a track that leads there<ch.emdash/>I know it well</quote></p>
- <p>You are determined to destroy the Shadow Gate and you resolve to go to Raven<ch.apos/>s Eerie tonight, to carry out the mission. Also you are aware that tomorrow is a very special day. It is Fehmarn<ch.emdash/>the first day of Spring, a holy day in Sommerlund when traditionally all of the Kai gather at the Monastery to reaffirm their fealty to King Ulnar and the God Kai. It is also the anniversary of the First Order, the day upon which all of your warrior caste, save you, were massacred by Darklord Zagarna<ch.apos/>s hordes.</p>
+ <p>You are determined to destroy the Shadow Gate and you resolve to go to Raven<ch.apos/>s Eerie tonight, to carry out the mission. Also you are aware that tomorrow is a very special day. It is Fehmarn<ch.emdash/>the first day of Spring, a holy day in Sommerlund when traditionally all of the Kai gather at the monastery to reaffirm their fealty to King Ulnar and the God Kai. It is also the anniversary of the First Order, the day upon which all of your warrior caste, save you, were massacred by Darklord Zagarna<ch.apos/>s hordes.</p>
<p><quote>I will destroy the Shadow Gale tonight,</quote> you vow resolutely, <quote>and tomorrow we shall celebrate Fehmarn, secure in the knowledge that a lasting peace has returned to our land.</quote></p>
- <p>Moments later, a doleful bell sounds from atop the Durncrag tower: it is the alarm.</p>
- <p><quote>Hurry, my lords!</quote> shouts a young Kai savant who comes rushing breathlessly into the Grand Hall. <quote>The enemy are attacking in force!</quote></p>
+ <p>Moments later, a doleful bell sounds from atop the Durncrag Tower: it is the alarm.</p>
+ <p><quote>Hurry, my lords!</quote> shouts a young Kai Savant who comes rushing breathlessly into the Grand Hall. <quote>The enemy are attacking in force!</quote></p>
<p><quote>To your battle positions, my lords!</quote> you command, as you stride towards the door. <quote>The time has come for you to avenge your dead brothers. Fight well! Fight true! The spirit of the sun-god Kai is with us this night!</quote></p>
- <p>A great cloud of winged lavas are speeding towards the Monastery from the northwest and they will arrive within a few minutes at most. As you watch the young Kai lords arm themselves and take up their positions around the Monastery, you consider where best to position yourself for the imminent battle.</p>
+ <p>A great cloud of winged lavas are speeding towards the monastery from the northwest and they will arrive within a few minutes at most. As you watch the young Kai Lords arm themselves and take up their positions around the monastery, you consider where best to position yourself for the imminent battle.</p>
<choice idref="sect114">If you wish to join the acolytes who are lining the battlements of the North Watch, <link-text>turn to 114</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect158">If you choose to fight from the top of the Tower of the Sun, the highest point in the Kai Monastery, <link-text>turn to 158</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>260</title></meta>
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- <p>From the cover of the trees, you first use your Magnakai Nexus Discipline to cause one of the horse<ch.apos/>s reins to become untied from the rail. Then you summon the steed using your animal mastery. The horse responds without hesitation and soon you are back in the saddle once more, heading south in a wide arc around the Eldenoran settlement at Fabri.</p>
+ <p>From the cover of the trees, you first use your Magnakai Nexus Discipline to cause one of the horse<ch.apos/>s reins to become untied from the rail. Then you summon the steed using your Animal Mastery. The horse responds without hesitation and soon you are back in the saddle once more, heading south in a wide arc around the Eldenoran settlement at Fabri.</p>
<p>During your ride through the woodland, you discover the following items in the bags and blanket roll which are attached to the saddle:</p>
<ul>
<li>Sword</li>
<meta><title>270</title></meta>
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- <p>While riding the road to Duadon, you search the bags which hang from the saddle of your new
-found horse. Among the things they contain are a spare Eldenoran uniform and rain-cape. You throw the uniform away, but you sling the voluminous cape around your shoulders and fix the clasp under your chin. Mindful of the increased risks of detection the nearer you get to Duadon, this simple black cape serves two useful purposes: it keeps hidden your Kai clothes and gives you the outward appearance of an Eldenoran horseman. (You need not record this cape on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.)</p>
+ <p>While riding the road to Duadon, you search the bags which hang from the saddle of your newfound horse. Among the things they contain are a spare Eldenoran uniform and rain-cape. You throw the uniform away, but you sling the voluminous cape around your shoulders and fix the clasp under your chin. Mindful of the increased risks of detection the nearer you get to Duadon, this simple black cape serves two useful purposes: it keeps hidden your Kai clothes and gives you the outward appearance of an Eldenoran horseman. (You need not record this cape on your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.)</p>
<p>Among the other items you discover in the saddle-bags are:</p>
- <p>Enough food for 2 Meals</p>
- <p>Mace</p>
- <p>Rope</p>
- <p>Tinderbox</p>
- <p>8 Lune (equivalent to 2 Cold Crowns)</p>
- <p>Mirror</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>Enough food for 2 Meals</li>
+ <li>Mace</li>
+ <li>Rope</li>
+ <li>Tinderbox</li>
+ <li>8 Lune (equivalent to 2 Cold Crowns)</li>
+ <li>Mirror</li>
+ </ul>
<p>If you decide to keep any of these items, remember to adjust your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a> accordingly.</p>
<p>During the remaining daylight hours, you frequently see units of Eldenorans on the road, most marching westwards with long pikes over their shoulders. None of them challenge you as you pass them by, for they assume you are a cavalry scout going about his duty. After spending a comfortable night in the loft of a deserted hay barn, you continue your ride at first light and reach the outskirts of Duadon shortly before midday.</p>
<p>The Eldenoran capital is a grey and unlovely place. Its cold stone buildings bear the scars of a city whose history is one of near-continual warfare. The roads leading to the city gates are crowded with regiments on the move, and soon you find yourself caught up to a large body of troops which is snaking slowly towards Duadon<ch.apos/>s heavily fortified western approach. The mood of the troops is one of studied indifference, a condition which often prevails in those who have become emotionally numbed by the horrors of war. As this sullen mass moves through the west gate, you glance up at the battlements and notice a red-robed figure clutching a long staff of glowing white metal. A tingle of apprehension runs the length of your spine when you recognize the figure to be a Cener druid. The staff he holds radiates a magical aura and you sense at once that he is scanning the arriving soldiers, using the staff to determine, amongst other things, if any have contracted plague. Suddenly the Cener becomes agitated and he sprints the length of the battlements to sound an alarm bell. Within a few moments, the west gate is sealed by a heavy iron portcullis and panic sweeps through the troops who have been shut outside. You look up at the battlements once more and this time your heart skips a beat; the Cener is pointing his glowing staff directly at your head.</p>
<meta><title>275</title></meta>
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- <p>Dorst doubles the guard in case the Kraan should decide to return during the night. Then he and the others unpack their sleeping furs and settle down to a night<ch.apos/>s rest beside the warmth of the camp fire embers. For an hour you lay awake, staring uneasily at the sky, until fatigue finally overtakes you and you slip into a deep sleep.</p>
+ <p>Dorst doubles the guard in case the Kraan should decide to return during the night. Then he and the others unpack their sleeping furs and settle down to a night<ch.apos/>s rest beside the warmth of the campfire embers. For an hour you lay awake, staring uneasily at the sky, until fatigue finally overtakes you and you slip into a deep sleep.</p>
<choice idref="sect299"><link-text>Turn to 299</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Among the unconscious officer<ch.apos/>s possessions, you discover the following:</p>
- <p>Map of Palmyrion</p>
- <p>Backpack</p>
- <p>Dagger</p>
- <p>Scroll</p>
- <p>Pouch containing 12 Gold Crowns</p>
- <p>Pouch containing 2 potions of Laumspur</p>
- <p>Pouch of tobacco</p>
- <p>Military Pass</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>Map of Palmyrion</li>
+ <li>Backpack</li>
+ <li>Dagger</li>
+ <li>Scroll</li>
+ <li>Pouch containing 12 Gold Crowns</li>
+ <li>Pouch containing 2 potions of Laumspur</li>
+ <li>Pouch of Tobacco</li>
+ <li>Military Pass</li>
+ </ul>
<p>If you decide to keep any of the above, remember to make the necessary adjustments to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>.</p>
<choice idref="sect133">To continue, <link-text>turn to 133</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>279</title></meta>
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- <p>A cold lance of fear stabs your heart the moment you see the face of the ghostly rider. You recognize it immediately to be Roark<ch.emdash/>the highborn lording of Amory who chose to follow the ways of Evil.</p>
+ <p>A cold lance of fear stabs your heart the moment you see the face of the ghostly rider. You recognize it immediately to be Roark<ch.emdash/>the highborn lordling of Amory who chose to follow the ways of Evil.</p>
<p>Roark was once a powerful disciple of the Demonlord Tagazin and a secret practitioner of the foul arts of the Cener Druids, but he has long since perished in the flesh. Yet his evil spirit lives on, tortured and restless, doomed to ride the deserted streets of his shattered city.</p>
<p>As the ghastly spectre of Roark comes rushing towards you on his hellish steed, his mouth opens and a hideous shriek fills the air. You feel a pressure rapidly building in your head, an agonizing force that threatens to tear your skull apart.</p>
<choice idref="sect39">If you possess Kai-screen, <link-text>turn to 39</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>280</title></meta>
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- <p>Two miles further along the Alema trail, you catch your first glimpse of Naar<ch.apos/>s minions. You see five horny-skinned creatures, hovering on the breeze, thirty feet above the distant treeline.</p>
+ <p>Two miles further along the Alema Trail, you catch your first glimpse of Naar<ch.apos/>s minions. You see five horny-skinned creatures, hovering on the breeze, thirty feet above the distant tree-line.</p>
<p>These creatures have wings and tails that shimmer like burnished gold, and armour-like plates which protect their limbs and bellies. From their beaks protrude snaky tongues, and their claw-like hands and feet are tipped with talons that glint like sharpened knives in the sunlight.</p>
<choice idref="sect147">If you have visited Ixia, or Lake Vorndarol, in a previous Lone Wolf adventure, <link-text>turn to 147</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect67">If you have ever visited these places, <link-text>turn to 67</link-text>.</choice>
<meta><title>295</title></meta>
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- <p>The moment you dispatch the last of the war-dogs, you turn and run headlong into the forest. The Eldenoran archers attempt to give chase, and several of their arrows come whistling past as you make your escape, but you soon out-distance them and reluctantly they are forced to call off the pursuit.</p>
+ <p>The moment you dispatch the last of the war-dogs, you turn and run headlong into the forest. The Eldenoran archers attempt to give chase, and several of their arrows come whistling past as you make your escape, but you soon outdistance them and reluctantly they are forced to call off the pursuit.</p>
<choice idref="sect220"><link-text>Turn to 220</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You take a lungful of air and dive once more below the surface, but as you submerge, you feel the stinging kiss of an arrow<ch.apos/>s tip graze the top of your head: lose 3 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>On reaching the far bank, you use the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover. You wait here, absolutely motionless, for nearly fifteen minutes before crawling from the water and slithering on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of the river bank. Your stealth and your Kai camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the treeline when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
+ <p>On reaching the far bank, you use the corpses that litter the shoreline for cover. You wait here, absolutely motionless, for nearly fifteen minutes before crawling from the water and slithering on your stomach into the wood which commands this stretch of the river bank. Your stealth and your Kai Camouflage skills keep you hidden from the watchful eyes of the Eldenoran archers who infest these trees, but they do not fool their keen-nosed war-dogs. You have barely reached the tree-line when they begin to bark and howl.</p>
<choice idref="sect47">If you possess Animal Mastery, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect156">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 156</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>I must go to his regiment,</quote> says Cearmaine, his voice full of emotion. <quote>It is right and fitting that I take command of them now.</quote></p>
<p>You learn that his son<ch.apos/>s regiment is stationed at the Reloni Bridge, at the very heart of the battle. Before the Captain leaves, he wishes you good luck and suggests two routes by which you can reach the distant city of Casiorn from here.</p>
<p>The first route is the most direct, but it is also the most hazardous. It requires you to pass through the enemy lines at the Reloni Bridge, cross the southern tip of Eldenora, then continue your journey north by way of the Slovarian Plain.</p>
- <p>The second route will avoid the fighting at the Reloni Bridge, but it would mean having to pass through the city of Duadon<ch.emdash/>Prince Lutha<ch.apos/>s stronghold. (Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> at the beginning of this book before making your choice.)</p>
+ <p>The second route will avoid the fighting at the Reloni Bridge, but it would mean having to pass through the city of Duadon<ch.emdash/>Prince Lutha<ch.apos/>s stronghold. (Consult the <a idref="map">map</a> before making your choice.)</p>
<choice idref="sect271">If you choose to take the Reloni Bridge/Slovarian Plain route to Casiorn, <link-text>turn to 271</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect38">If you decide to take the Duadon/Rhem route instead, <link-text>turn to 38</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You make your way across this busy square and enter Ladder Way, a thoroughfare which heads towards the very heart of Varetta. Apothecaries and candlemakers<ch.apos/> shops flank this wide street until it opens up on an ornate park filled with rare and beautiful flowers.</p>
+ <p>You make your way across this busy square and enter Ladder Way, a thoroughfare which heads towards the very heart of Varetta. Apothecaries and candle-makers<ch.apos/> shops flank this wide street until it opens up on an ornate park filled with rare and beautiful flowers.</p>
<p>To the west of the park you notice a fortified tower, by far the tallest in the city. You feel inexplicably drawn towards this tower; it is as if it possesses the solution to all your problems. You leave the park by its west gate and enter a wider thoroughfare called Brass Street. Here you see the courtyard entrance to a grand building whose brick and marble fa<ch.ccedil/>ade is adorned with the words: HALLS OF LEARNING.</p>
<p>You enter and ride along a gravelled path which leads to a budding where a sign, hanging over its richly-carved oak door, simply says: LIBRARY. You feel compelled to stop here and, without quite knowing why, you dismount from your horse and tie his reins to a ring which is set into the wall. Then you push open the door and enter the library<ch.apos/>s cool interior.</p>
<p>Countless thousands of books and parchments crowd the stone shelves of this magnificent library. Your eyes travel along them until they reach another door at the far end of the hall. There, standing framed in its archway, is an old man clad in plain brown robes. He looks at you and smiles knowingly.</p>
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<p>As you fall backwards into the cold water, a splinter of rock slices through your upper left arm: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>Gritting your teeth against the stinging pain, you struggle to your feet and use your Kai healing skills to staunch the bleeding. The dust of the explosion is clearing and you can see D<ch.apos/>Val bringing the regiment forward.</p>
+ <p>Gritting your teeth against the stinging pain, you struggle to your feet and use your Kai Healing skills to staunch the bleeding. The dust of the explosion is clearing and you can see D<ch.apos/>Val bringing the regiment forward.</p>
<p><quote>Are you badly injured, Grand Master?</quote> he shouts, as he comes riding through the water.</p>
<p><quote>I<ch.apos/>ll live,</quote> you retort, and hurry to remount your skittish horse.</p>
<p><quote>Thank Ishir you<ch.apos/>re with us,</quote> says the Captain, as together you return to the regiment and lead them across the ford. <quote>Without you, this wicked sorcery would have cost us dear.</quote></p>
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<p>You leave Kalma and ride due east along a dusty track. Mile after mile of featureless grassland passes by on either side until, late in the afternoon, you enter a range of gentle, wooded hills. You have not gone very far before you discover a stream of sparkling water that is teeming with trout. Feeling tired and hungry, you decide to rest here and try your luck at catching some fresh fish for your supper.</p>
- <p>Within half an hour, you have collected six fine speckled specimens of Palmyrion trout, more than enough to sate your ravenous appetite. You are about to construct a small camp fire on which to cook them when suddenly you hear the sound of a wagon and horses approaching along the hill track from the east. Rather than run the risk of being confronted by bandits, you take cover behind a bush and wait for the wagon to appear.</p>
+ <p>Within half an hour, you have collected six fine speckled specimens of Palmyrion trout, more than enough to sate your ravenous appetite. You are about to construct a small campfire on which to cook them when suddenly you hear the sound of a wagon and horses approaching along the hill track from the east. Rather than run the risk of being confronted by bandits, you take cover behind a bush and wait for the wagon to appear.</p>
<choice idref="sect249"><link-text>Turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>A steep path leads to a turreted gate which marks the entrance to this manor house. The house itself is barred and shuttered as if to withstand a siege. You ring a bell at the door but there is no reply. When you ring a second time, the shutters on an upstairs window creak open and the sneering face of an startlingly ugly woman peers down at you.</p>
+ <p>A steep path leads to a turreted gate which marks the entrance to this manor house. The house itself is barred and shuttered as if to withstand a siege. You ring a bell at the door but there is no reply. When you ring a second time, the shutters on an upstairs window creak open and the sneering face of a startlingly ugly woman peers down at you.</p>
<p><quote>Whadya want?</quote> she snaps.</p>
<p><quote>A room for the night and feed for my horse, if you<ch.apos/>d be so kind,</quote> you reply, as politely as you feel able. <quote>I<ch.apos/>d be prepared to pay, of course.</quote></p>
<p>The wart-faced old woman snorts and retreats from view. Moments later, she suddenly reappears and hurls a rotten cabbage which catches you squarely in the face (lose 1 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> point).</p>
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- <p>For an hour you ride across the rich grasslands of eastern Talestria until you come to a range of hills that are carpeted with scented spruce and pine. The road snakes its way through this ruggedly beautiful landscape to a place where a smaller track branches off the main trail, heading south. A huge boulder of red granite marks the start of this adjoining track, yet there is no signpost to indicate where it leads. Using your Kai tracking skills, you determine that the track has been used by men and horses during the last twenty-four hours.</p>
+ <p>For an hour you ride across the rich grasslands of eastern Talestria until you come to a range of hills that are carpeted with scented spruce and pine. The road snakes its way through this ruggedly beautiful landscape to a place where a smaller track branches off the main trail, heading south. A huge boulder of red granite marks the start of this adjoining track, yet there is no signpost to indicate where it leads. Using your Kai Tracking skills, you determine that the track has been used by men and horses during the last twenty-four hours.</p>
<choice idref="sect118">If you wish to investigate the track, <link-text>turn to 118</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect11">If you choose to ignore it and continue along the main east road, <link-text>turn to 11</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>With renewed vigour you swim against the powerful current and reach the distant shore. As you emerge from the water you are thankful for two reasons: for having survived the crossing, and for having escaped in one piece from the hostile land of Eldenora.</p>
- <p>Once you are fully recovered, you put on your boots and cloak and take stock of your surroundings. You have emerged from the Storn at a wooded stretch of riverbank, less than a mile south of the city of Rhem. You set off along a track heading north and, within a few minutes, you catch sight of the city walls and its famous horseshoe-shaped harbour.</p>
- <p>You enter the city by its south gate, using your Kai camouflage skills and your natural stealth to avoid the attentions of the watchful guards. Once inside, you merge with the crowds and soon find yourself in a square that is overshadowed by the twin towers of Rhem Cathedral. An avenue runs along the cathedral<ch.apos/>s south side and, at its far end, your eye is drawn to a rusty suit of armour which stands beside the door to a dingy-looking weapons shop.</p>
+ <p>Once you are fully recovered, you put on your boots and cloak and take stock of your surroundings. You have emerged from the Storn at a wooded stretch of river bank, less than a mile south of the city of Rhem. You set off along a track heading north and, within a few minutes, you catch sight of the city walls and its famous horseshoe-shaped harbour.</p>
+ <p>You enter the city by its south gate, using your Kai Camouflage skills and your natural stealth to avoid the attentions of the watchful guards. Once inside, you merge with the crowds and soon find yourself in a square that is overshadowed by the twin towers of Rhem Cathedral. An avenue runs along the cathedral<ch.apos/>s south side and, at its far end, your eye is drawn to a rusty suit of armour which stands beside the door to a dingy-looking weapons shop.</p>
<choice idref="sect339">If you wish to enter this armoury, <link-text>turn to 339</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect36">If you decide not to enter, <link-text>turn to 36</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You resolve to reach a clearing in the Fryelund forest, a mile to the east of the monastery, where a secret entrance and passageway are located. The passage leads directly to your vault beneath the Tower of the Sun and it is your intention to gain entry to the monastery by this way. But no sooner have you begun to run for the trees, than a flight of winged lavas come soaring out of the clouds overhead. Swiftly you throw yourself to the ground and pray that they will not see you as they fly towards the ridge.</p>
+ <p>You resolve to reach a clearing in the Fryelund Forest, a mile to the east of the monastery, where a secret entrance and passageway are located. The passage leads directly to your vault beneath the Tower of the Sun and it is your intention to gain entry to the monastery by this way. But no sooner have you begun to run for the trees, than a flight of winged lavas come soaring out of the clouds overhead. Swiftly you throw yourself to the ground and pray that they will not see you as they fly towards the ridge.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Assimilance, add 2 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Huntmastery add 1</p>
<choice idref="sect314">If your total score is now 3 or less, <link-text>turn to 314</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect51">If it is 4 or more, <link-text>turn to 51</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You press yourself as flat as you can against the sheer rock face of the ravine, and manage to hold tight until the deluge of loose shale ceases to fall. Once the dust has cleared, you find the remainder of the climb relatively easy, and you scramble quickly to the top of the ravine. There you pause for a few moments to check that your equipment is still intact, then you hurry away from the ravine, heading north.</p>
+ <p>You press yourself as flat as you can against the sheer rock-face of the ravine, and manage to hold tight until the deluge of loose shale ceases to fall. Once the dust has cleared, you find the remainder of the climb relatively easy, and you scramble quickly to the top of the ravine. There you pause for a few moments to check that your equipment is still intact, then you hurry away from the ravine, heading north.</p>
<choice idref="sect191"><link-text>Turn to 191</link-text>.</choice>
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<p><quote>How do you know my name?</quote> you demand. <quote>Who sent you here? What is your purpose?</quote></p>
<p>The brigand tries to smile through his pain and a trickle of crimson blood runs from the corner of his mouth.</p>
<p><quote>You<ch.ellips/> you are the reason I<ch.apos/>m here,</quote> he whispers. <quote>I came here looking to finish you. I am finished now<ch.ellips/> Lutha will not be pleased.</quote></p>
- <p>Then a fit of coughing reopens his punctured heart. With a final gurgling gasp, he expires in your arms. You get to your feet and look around at the devastation he and his men have brought to the sleepy village of Pinepeaks. Leaderless, the remaining brigands abandon their loot and flee to the wooded hills to rejoin their confederates, those who attempted to ambush the troop when first you entered this valley. Nathor<ch.apos/>s men have secured the village and they are helping the villagers to fight the fires which are burning in several of the cottages.</p>
+ <p>Then a fit of coughing re-opens his punctured heart. With a final gurgling gasp, he expires in your arms. You get to your feet and look around at the devastation he and his men have brought to the sleepy village of Pinepeaks. Leaderless, the remaining brigands abandon their loot and flee to the wooded hills to rejoin their confederates, those who attempted to ambush the troop when first you entered this valley. Nathor<ch.apos/>s men have secured the village and they are helping the villagers to fight the fires which are burning in several of the cottages.</p>
<choice idref="sect126"><link-text>Turn to 126</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You reach the city of Vanamor late in the evening, long after the sun has set beyond the western horizon. The guards at the west gate do not, at first, look kindly upon a travel-stained rider of unknown origin, but when you show them the Star of Palmyrion<ch.emdash/>the medal that their leader, the Elector Manatine, awarded you for your victory over the evil druids of Ruel<ch.emdash/>their cold attitude undergoes a dramatic change. The guard sergeant apologizes profusely and escorts you personally through the capital<ch.apos/>s streets, past a well-ordered collection of dwellings and public buildings, to a grand palatial edifice in the city<ch.apos/>s northern quarter. It is the Elector<ch.apos/>s Hall<ch.emdash/>the seat of the Palmyrion republic.</p>
- <p>Trumpets announce your arrival as you stride through the hall<ch.apos/>s great arched doors. Senators and officials stop momentarily to stare, then their attentions return to their affairs of state which strike you as unusually urgent. It is almost midnight, yet the Elector<ch.apos/>s Hall is a buzzing hive of activity. You meet with Elector Manatine in his War Room where he and his generals are pouring over maps and battle reports. He welcomes you with a warm handshake but his countenance seems unusually dour and agitated. You are soon to learn why.</p>
+ <p>Trumpets announce your arrival as you stride through the hall<ch.apos/>s great arched doors. Senators and officials stop momentarily to stare, then their attentions return to their affairs of state which strike you as unusually urgent. It is almost midnight, yet the Elector<ch.apos/>s Hall is a buzzing hive of activity. You meet with Elector Manatine in his War Room where he and his generals are poring over maps and battle reports. He welcomes you with a warm handshake but his countenance seems unusually dour and agitated. You are soon to learn why.</p>
<choice idref="sect121"><link-text>Turn to 121</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>It is near midnight when you arrive at a ridge which commands a view of the mighty River Storn. Moonlight pours molten silver over the rushing water, illuminating a ford where a crossing can be made over this unusually deep and fast-flowing river. To the far horizon stretch the plains of Slovia, peaceful and inviting. You long to be on the other side, but you suspect that crossing here, despite the ford, will not be an easy task. Heavily fortified border posts stand at the approaches to the ford, and many keen-eyed sentries are scanning the surrounding countryside on both sides of the river. The Eldenorans are watching for deserters attempting to flee to the safety of Slovia, a neutral territory in the war against Palmyrion; the Slovians keep watch for signs of an Eldenoran attack. It would not be the first time an invasion by their hostile neighbour had come this way.</p>
<p>Patiently you observe the ford for more than an hour, trying to determine the optimum time to make your move, but then suddenly the choice is taken out of your hands. In the middle distance you see an Eldenoran patrol riding towards the ridge. Unless you abandon the ridge at once, they will be sure to see you and raise an alarm.</p>
<p>Taking your courage in both hands, you spur your horse to the gallop and rush headlong down the rocky slope that leads directly to the ford.</p>
- <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Assimilance, add 3 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 2. And if you possess Kai alchemy, add 1</p>
+ <p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. If you possess Assimilance, add 3 to the number you have picked. If you possess Grand Huntmastery, add 2. And if you possess Kai alchemy, add 1.</p>
<choice idref="sect218">If your total score is now 2 or less, <link-text>turn to 218</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect87">If it is 3<ch.endash/>6, <link-text>turn to 87</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect119">If it is 7 or more, <link-text>turn to 119</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You leave the wood and make your way across open fields to a farm at the edge of the town. Here, among the outbuildings of this deserted property, you make a shocking discovery. The burnt remains of men, women, and children are heaped in small mounds all over the farmyard. Open trenches, containing fire-blackened bones and skulls, have been dug in lines behind the farm house, and cattle carcasses fill the ditches which border the muddy road into the town. You detect no life at all, not even a bird or lowly farm animal wonders freely here.</p>
+ <p>You leave the wood and make your way across open fields to a farm at the edge of the town. Here, among the outbuildings of this deserted property, you make a shocking discovery. The burnt remains of men, women, and children are heaped in small mounds all over the farmyard. Open trenches, containing fire-blackened bones and skulls, have been dug in lines behind the farmhouse, and cattle carcasses fill the ditches which border the muddy road into the town. You detect no life at all, not even a bird or lowly farm animal wonders freely here.</p>
<choice idref="sect325">If you possess the Discipline of Grand Nexus, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect23">If you do not possess this skill, <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>There is a blinding flash as the Sun-crystal passes through the Shadow Gate, and a deafening implosion follows which sucks a whirlwind of air and loose rock into its whirling core. For a few moments you hear a terrible, far-off scream: it is the lonely cry of Naar himself, lamenting the destruction of his dragon herd, which, by your action, you have consigned to oblivion. The vortex continues to whirl but it is growing smaller as its collapsing power fades it shrinks and shrinks until, with a final Crack!, it disappears completely.</p>
<p>You return to the monastery where, upon your arrival at the north gate, you are treated to the loud and joyous applause of the young Kai warriors. Banedon and Rimoah praise and congratulate you for your victory over the minions of Naar; it is a victory that will long be remembered in the history of Sommerlund and the legends of the Kai.</p>
<p>Congratulations, Grand Master Lone Wolf. Once again you have triumphed over the evil forces of the Dark God. You are truly a brave and exceptional warrior. Yet the fight against Evil has still to be won. A new and chilling manifestation of this Evil will soon appear in your world, and it is an Evil that will test your skills to the limit. The nature of this challenge awaits you in the next Grand Master adventure, which is entitled:</p>
- <p>WOLF<ch.apos/>S BANE</p>
+ <p><bookref series="lw" book="19wb"><cite>Wolf<ch.apos/> Bane</cite></bookref></p>
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<p>(<a idref="sect26">26</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect27">27</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>dug-out</quote> with <quote>dugout</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect30">30</a>) Replaced <quote>less turn</quote> with <quote>less, turn</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) Replaced <quote>Cloud-dancer<ch.rdquot/><ch.thinspace/><ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote> with <quote>Cloud-dancer<ch.rdquot/>,<ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote>. Replaced <quote>he beams</quote> with <quote>He beams</quote>. Replaced <quote>Mayor. What</quote> with <quote>Mayor, what</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect31">31</a>) Replaced <quote>Cloud-dancer<ch.rdquot/><ch.thinspace/><ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote> with <quote>Cloud-dancer<ch.rdquot/>,<ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote>. Replaced <quote>he beams</quote> with <quote>He beams</quote>. Replaced <quote>Mayor. What</quote> with <quote>Mayor, what</quote>. Replaced <quote>he beams</quote> with <quote>He beams</quote> in the illustration caption.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect32">32</a>) Replaced <quote>anger and pain</quote> with <quote>anger, and pain</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect33">33</a>) Replaced <quote>less turn</quote> with <quote>less, turn</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect36">36</a>) Replaced <quote>had been</quote> with <quote>has been</quote>.Replaced <quote>owner, <ch.lsquot/>Very</quote> with <quote>owner. <ch.lsquot/>Very</quote>. Replaced <quote>curing and animal control</quote> with <quote>Curing and Animal Control</quote>. Replaced <quote>new-born</quote> with <quote>newborn</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect97">97</a>) Replaced <quote>another, <ch.lsquot/>cough</quote> with <quote>another. <ch.lsquot/>cough</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect100">100</a>) Replaced all occurrences of <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>Gwynian, <ch.lsquot/>Just</quote> with <quote>Gwynian. <ch.lsquot/>Just</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect101">101</a>) Replaced <quote>cry, <ch.lsquot/>we</quote> with <quote>cry. <ch.lsquot/>We</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect102">102</a>) Replaced <quote>agonising</quote> with <quote>agonizing</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect104">104</a>) Replaced <quote>cried, <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote> with <quote>cries. <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect105">105</a>) Replaced <quote>D<ch.lsquot/>Val</quote> with <quote>D<ch.apos/>Val</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect105">105</a>) Replaced <quote>D<ch.lsquot/>Val</quote> with <quote>D<ch.apos/>Val</quote>. Changed incorrect link to <a idref="sect253">Section 253</a> to lead to <a idref="sect235">Section 235</a>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect110">110</a>) Replaced <quote>5 arrows</quote> with <quote>5 Arrows</quote>. Put the signposts into a table.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect112">112</a>) Replaced <quote>facade</quote> with <quote>fa<ch.ccedil/>ade</quote>. Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>says, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>says. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect114">114</a>) Replaced <quote>sky, <ch.lsquot/>and</quote> with <quote>sky. <ch.lsquot/>And</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect114">114</a>) Replaced <quote>sky, <ch.lsquot/>and</quote> with <quote>sky. <ch.lsquot/>And</quote>. Replaced <quote>battle spells</quote> with <quote>battle-spells</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect115">115</a>) Replaced <quote>anger and pain</quote> with <quote>anger, and pain</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) Replaced <quote>Nathor, <ch.lsquot/>it<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>Nathor. <ch.lsquot/>It<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>) Replaced <quote>smile, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>smile. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>replies, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>replies. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>. Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect116">116</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) Replaced <quote>Nathor, <ch.lsquot/>it<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>Nathor. <ch.lsquot/>It<ch.apos/>s</quote>. Replaced <quote>Hail Tranius!</quote> with <quote>Hail, Tranius!</quote>. Replaced <quote>turn to 72</quote> with <quote>turn to 72.</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect121">121</a>) Replaced <quote>time, I</quote> with <quote>time; I</quote>. Replaced <quote>e<ch.apos/>er</quote> with <quote>e<ch.apos/>en</quote>. Replaced <quote>smile, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>smile. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>replies, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>replies. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>. Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect125">125</a>) Replaced <quote>Discipline turn</quote> with <quote>Discipline, turn</quote>. Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect128">128</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect129">129</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect132">132</a>) Replaced <quote>gaoler, <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>ve</quote> with <quote>gaoler. <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>ve</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect133">133</a>) Replaced <quote>dug-out</quote> with <quote>dugout</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect139">139</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect140">140</a>) Replaced <quote>tersely, <ch.lsquot/>he<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>tersely. <ch.lsquot/>He<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect141">141</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect142">142</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai rank of</quote> with <quote>rank of Kai</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect143">143</a>) Replaced <quote>Grand Master discipline</quote> with <quote>Grand master Discipline</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect145">145</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect147">147</a>) Replaced <quote>quietly. <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>quietly. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect157">157</a>) Replaced <quote>emotion, <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote> with <quote>emotion. <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect146">146</a>) Replaced <quote>birdsong</quote> with <quote>bird song</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect147">147</a>) Replaced <quote>winged-horrors</quote> with <quote>winged horrors</quote>. Replaced <quote>your Monastery</quote> with <quote>your monastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>monastery of the Kai</quote> with <quote>Monastery of the Kai</quote>. Replaced <quote>quietly. <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>quietly. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect151">151</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>. Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect154">154</a>) Replaced <quote>birdsong</quote> with <quote>bird song</quote>. Replaced <quote>Vaderish brethren</quote> with <quote>Vaderish Brethren</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect155">155</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai sixth sense</quote> with <quote>Kai Sixth Sense</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect157">157</a>) Replaced <quote>emotion, <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote> with <quote>emotion. <ch.lsquot/>I<ch.apos/>m</quote>. Replaced <quote>Reloni bridge</quote> with <quote>Reloni Bridge</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect158">158</a>) Replaced <quote>says, <ch.lsquot/>yours</quote> with <quote>says. <ch.lsquot/>Yours</quote>. Replaced <quote>sky, <ch.lsquot/>and</quote> with <quote>sky. <ch.lsquot/>And</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect161">161</a>) Replaced <quote>infra-vision</quote> with <quote>infravision</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect164">164</a>) Replaced <quote>nadziranim</quote> with <quote>Nadziranim</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect168">168</a>) Replaced <quote>Sage, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>Sage. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect163">163</a>) Replaced <quote>mastery of Kai-alchemy</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect164">164</a>) Replaced <quote>nadziranim</quote> with <quote>Nadziranim</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect168">168</a>) Replaced <quote>Sage, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>Sage. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>recognise</quote> with <quote>recognize</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect172">172</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect174">174</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Replaced <quote>5 arrows</quote> with <quote>5 Arrows</quote>. Put the signposts into a table.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect175">175</a>) Replaced <quote>Varnos harbour</quote> with <quote>Varnos Harbour</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect176">176</a>) Replaced <quote>forest of Salony</quote> with <quote>Forest of Salony</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect177">177</a>) Replaced <quote>riverbank</quote> with <quote>river bank</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect178">178</a>) Replaced <quote>the Tower</quote> with <quote>the tower</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Tower<ch.apos/>s</quote> with <quote>the tower<ch.apos/>s</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect180">180</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>replies, <ch.lsquot/>though</quote> with <quote>replies. <ch.lsquot/>Though</quote>. Split Rimoah<ch.apos/>s comments into a separate paragraph for clarity.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect179">179</a>) Replaced <quote>animal control</quote> with <quote>Animal Control</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect180">180</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai master</quote> with <quote>Kai Master</quote>. Replaced <quote>layed</quote> with <quote>laid</quote>. Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>replies, <ch.lsquot/>though</quote> with <quote>replies. <ch.lsquot/>Though</quote>. Split Rimoah<ch.apos/>s comments into a separate paragraph for clarity.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect181">181</a>) Replaced <quote>naptha</quote> with <quote>naphtha</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect184">184</a>) Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect185">185</a>) Replaced <quote>dug-out</quote> with <quote>dugout</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect187">187</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect189">189</a>) Replaced <quote>animal control</quote> with <quote>Animal Control</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai alchemy</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect190">190</a>) Replaced <quote>zig-zags</quote> with <quote>zigzags</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect194">194</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>says, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>says. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect195">195</a>) Replaced <quote>5<ch.endash/><ch.minus/>8</quote> with <quote>5<ch.endash/>8</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect196">196</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect197">197</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>dug-out</quote> with <quote>dugout</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>) Replaced <quote>tunic, <ch.lsquot/>what</quote> with <quote>tunic. <ch.lsquot/>What</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect203">203</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>ultra-violet</quote> with <quote>ultraviolet</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect198">198</a>) Replaced <quote>tunic, <ch.lsquot/>what</quote> with <quote>tunic. <ch.lsquot/>What</quote>. Replaced <quote>gulleys</quote> with <quote>gullies</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect202">202</a>) Replaced <quote>co-operation</quote> with <quote>cooperation</quote>. Replaced <quote>3 arrows</quote> with <quote>3 Arrows</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect203">203</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>ultra-violet</quote> with <quote>ultraviolet</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai alchemy</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect204">204</a>) Replaced <quote>delight, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>delight. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect206">206</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect207">207</a>) Replaced <quote>spy-glass</quote> with <quote>spyglass</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect210">210</a>) Replaced <quote>Vaderish monastery</quote> with <quote>Vaderish Monastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect211">211</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect212">212</a>) Replaced <quote>new order</quote> with <quote>New Order</quote>. Replaced <quote>Abisko, turning</quote> with <quote>Abisko, by turning</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect214">214</a>) Replaced <quote>animal control</quote> with <quote>Animal Control</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) Replaced <quote>shouts, <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote> with <quote>shouts. <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect223">223</a>) Replaced <quote>hand hold</quote> with <quote>handhold</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>tracks of quicksand</quote> with <quote>tracts of quicksand</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect218">218</a>) Replaced <quote>half-way</quote> with <quote>halfway</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect220">220</a>) Replaced <quote>plague-lords</quote> with <quote>Plague Lords</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect221">221</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai camouflage</quote> with <quote>Kai Camouflage</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>) Replaced <quote>guildhouse</quote> with <quote>guild-house</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect223">223</a>) Replaced <quote>rock face</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>. Replaced <quote>hand hold</quote> with <quote>handhold</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect226">226</a>) Replaced <quote>shouts, <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote> with <quote>shouts. <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect227">227</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect227">227</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Replaced <quote>fatique</quote> with <quote>fatigue</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect228">228</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect230">230</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect231">231</a>) Replaced <quote>inkeeper</quote> with <quote>innkeeper</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect232">232</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect233">233</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect236">236</a>) Replaced <quote>horsedrawn</quote> with <quote>horse-drawn</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect237">237</a>) Replaced <quote>ear, <ch.lsquot/>you</quote> with <quote>ear. <ch.lsquot/>You</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect238">238</a>) Replaced <quote>co-operation</quote> with <quote>cooperation</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect240">240</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect246">246</a>) Replaced <quote>stammers, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>stammers. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>uneasily, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>uneasily. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect250">250</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect244">244</a>) Replaced <quote>forest of Salony</quote> with <quote>Forest of Salony</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) Replaced <quote>new order</quote> with <quote>New Order</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect246">246</a>) Replaced <quote>stammers, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>stammers. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>uneasily, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>uneasily. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect247">247</a>) Replaced <quote>every-decreasing</quote> with <quote>ever-decreasing</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect250">250</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai rank of</quote> with <quote>rank of Kai</quote>. Replaced <quote>new order</quote> with <quote>New Order</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai monastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Monastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect252">252</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect256">256</a>) Replaced <quote>north-west</quote> with <quote>northwest</quote>. Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>. Replaced <quote>Hall, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>Hall. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>. Replaced <quote>door, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>door. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>) Deleted <quote>at the beginning of this book</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect256">256</a>) Replaced all occurrences of <quote>the Monastery</quote> with <quote>the monastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Durncrag tower</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Tower</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai savant</quote> with <quote>Kai Savant</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai lords</quote> with <quote>Kai Lords</quote>. Replaced <quote>north-west</quote> with <quote>northwest</quote>. Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>. Replaced <quote>Hall, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>Hall. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>. Replaced <quote>door, <ch.lsquot/>the</quote> with <quote>door. <ch.lsquot/>The</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect258">258</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect260">260</a>) Replaced <quote>5 arrows</quote> with <quote>5 Arrows</quote>. Put the signposts into a table.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect260">260</a>) Replaced <quote>5 arrows</quote> with <quote>5 Arrows</quote>. Put the signposts into a table. Replaced <quote>animal mastery</quote> with <quote>Animal Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect262">262</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect263">263</a>) Replaced <quote>shouts, <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote> with <quote>shouts. <ch.lsquot/>Ride</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect264">264</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect268">268</a>) Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect269">269</a>) Replaced <quote>(imposters)</quote> with <quote>(impostors)</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect270">270</a>) Replaced <quote>new-found</quote> with <quote>newfound</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect273">273</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Replaced <quote>(imposters)</quote> with <quote>(impostors)</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect274">274</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>. Replaced <quote>ultra-violet</quote> with <quote>ultraviolet</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect275">275</a>) Replaced <quote>camp fire</quote> with <quote>campfire</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai alchemy</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect277">277</a>) Replaced <quote>Pouch of tobacco</quote> with <quote>Pouch of Tobacco</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect279">279</a>) Replaced <quote>lording</quote> with <quote>lordling</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect280">280</a>) Replaced <quote>Alema trail</quote> with <quote>Alema Trail</quote>. Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect282">282</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect288">288</a>) Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect291">291</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect292">292</a>) Replaced <quote>salute, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>salute. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect295">295</a>) Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect295">295</a>) Replaced <quote>despatch</quote> with <quote>dispatch</quote>. Replaced <quote>out-distance</quote> with <quote>outdistance</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect297">297</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect298">298</a>) Replaced <quote>treeline</quote> with <quote>tree-line</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai camouflage</quote> with <quote>Kai Camouflage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect306">306</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect308">308</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>says, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>says. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect307">307</a>) Deleted <quote>at the beginning of this book</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect308">308</a>) Replaced <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>says, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>says. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>candlemakers</quote> with <quote>candle-makers</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect310">310</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai healing</quote> with <quote>Kai Healing</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect315">315</a>) Replaced <quote>camp fire</quote> with <quote>campfire</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect318">318</a>) Replaced <quote>an startling</quote> with <quote>a startling</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect319">319</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai tracking</quote> with <quote>Kai Tracking</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect320">320</a>) Replaced <quote>infra-red</quote> with <quote>infrared</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>dug-out</quote> with <quote>dugout</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect322">322</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect327">327</a>) Replaced <quote>riverbank</quote> with <quote>river bank</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai camouflage</quote> with <quote>Kai Camouflage</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect328">328</a>) Replaced <quote>Fryelund forest</quote> with <quote>Fryelund Forest</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect329">329</a>) Replaced <quote>rock face</quote> with <quote>rock-face</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect331">331</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>door, <ch.lsquot/>Raggin<ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote> with <quote>door. <ch.lsquot/>Raggin<ch.rsquot/><ch.thinspace/></quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect337">337</a>) Replaced <quote>whispers, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>whispers. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect337">337</a>) Replaced <quote>whispers, <ch.lsquot/>I</quote> with <quote>whispers. <ch.lsquot/>I</quote>. Replaced <quote>reopens</quote> with <quote>re-opens</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect338">338</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai alchemy</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect340">340</a>) Replaced <quote>pouring</quote> with <quote>poring</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect341">341</a>) Replaced <quote>add 1</quote> with <quote>add 1.</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect343">343</a>) Replaced <quote>add 1</quote> with <quote>add 1.</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect344">344</a>) Replaced <quote>the Gate</quote> with <quote>the Shadow Gate</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect345">345</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect346">346</a>) Replaced <quote>eyes, <ch.lsquot/>you</quote> with <quote>eyes. <ch.lsquot/>You</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect346">346</a>) Replaced <quote>eyes, <ch.lsquot/>you</quote> with <quote>eyes. <ch.lsquot/>You</quote>. Replaced <quote>Gods<ch.emdash/>Our</quote> with <quote>Gods! Our</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect348">348</a>) Replaced <quote>Durncrag mountains</quote> with <quote>Durncrag Mountains</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect349">349</a>) Replaced <quote>farm house</quote> with <quote>farmhouse</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>Crack!,</quote> with <quote><onomatopoeia>Crack!</onomatopoeia></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>Sun-Crystal</quote> with <quote>Sun-crystal</quote>. Replaced <quote>WOLF<ch.apos/>S BANE</quote> with <quote><cite>Wolf<ch.apos/>s Bane</cite></quote>.</p>
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