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- <p>Drawing upon your Grand Mastery skills, you are able eventually to haul yourself free from this sticky mire and reach the distant knoll (lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points due to fatigue).</p>
+ <p>Drawing upon your Grand Mastery, you are able eventually to haul yourself free from this sticky mire and reach the distant knoll (lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points due to fatigue).</p>
<p>The boughs of the thorny-barked trees of this swamp island are tightly intertwined and form a formidable barrier. Through a gap in their tortured branches you can see a clearing at the centre of this copse and, when you magnify your vision, you glimpse part of a crude stone hut. You unsheathe your weapon and cleave a path through the trees to the clearing where you discover that the hut is surrounded by a moat brim-full of gelatinous black mud, the surface of which is pitted with a myriad of animal tracks. Sensing that the hut is empty, you leap across the moat and take cover inside from the corrosive rain.</p>
<choice idref="sect269">If you possess Telegnosis, and have reached the rank of Grand Thane or higher, <link-text>turn to 269</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect348">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 348</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Using your Grand Mastery skills, you conjure a thick mist to surround the basalt dais on which you stand. The sudden appearance of the fog startles the lavas and nervously it backs away along the parapet. It is armed with a barbed trident with which it stabs the air as it retreats, as if to warn off any would-be attacker. You watch the lavas moving away and then, under cover of the mist, you sprint from the dais towards an open archway at the base of the tower. A spiral stone stairway leads down to a landing, one level below, and as you reach this floor you see something that brings you skidding to a halt.</p>
+ <p>Using your Grand Mastery, you conjure a thick mist to surround the basalt dais on which you stand. The sudden appearance of the fog startles the lavas and nervously it backs away along the parapet. It is armed with a barbed trident with which it stabs the air as it retreats, as if to warn off any would-be attacker. You watch the lavas moving away and then, under cover of the mist, you sprint from the dais towards an open archway at the base of the tower. A spiral stone stairway leads down to a landing, one level below, and as you reach this floor you see something that brings you skidding to a halt.</p>
<choice idref="sect270"><link-text>Turn to 270</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The warrior raises his black sword and releases a crackling surge of electrical energy from its tip. It passes over your head and earths itself to the end of the stone beam, at the place where it joins the chasm wall. You feel a jolt beneath your feet as the beam cracks and breaks away from the wall and, to your amazement, you watch as this solid spar of rock curls up and slowly rolls in towards you, like a snake<ch.apos/>s tongue withdrawing into its mouth.</p>
- <p>The coiled beam retracts towards the mouth of the dragon-gate, forcing you nearer and nearer to the fearsome black warrior. As he watches your reluctant approach he swings his mighty sword above his head, slicing and stabbing at the air with it in eager anticipation of the coming fight. When you have been pushed to within ten yards of your adversary, you give voice to the power word <spell>Kai!</spell> and project its concussive energy at the towering warrior. He shudders as the terrific force of your spell-word hits his chest and forces him back towards the glowing gate. Instantly you seize the advantage. You draw your weapon and rush forward to strike the first blow while your enemy is caught off-balance.</p>
+ <p>The coiled beam retracts towards the mouth of the dragon-gate, forcing you nearer and nearer to the fearsome black warrior. As he watches your reluctant approach he swings his mighty sword above his head, slicing and stabbing at the air with it in eager anticipation of the coming fight. When you have been pushed to within ten yards of your adversary, you give voice to the power word <spell>Kai</spell>! and project its concussive energy at the towering warrior. He shudders as the terrific force of your spell-word hits his chest and forces him back towards the glowing gate. Instantly you seize the advantage. You draw your weapon and rush forward to strike the first blow while your enemy is caught off-balance.</p>
<choice idref="sect310">If you possess the Sommerswerd, or Skarn-Ska, <link-text>turn to 310</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect147">If you possess neither of these Special Items, <link-text>turn to 147</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your improved Grand Mastery to spirit-walk, you cause yourself to soar at great speed towards the distant bridge. Within this astral domain, your body and spirit do not separate from one another when using this ability. Instead, it has the effect of propelling you through the void by the force of your will alone. However, the use of such willpower takes its toll upon your reserves of strength and stamina: lose 2 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>Your sudden and unexpected acceleration take Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
+ <p>Your sudden and unexpected acceleration takes Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
<choice idref="sect150"><link-text>Turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You manage to hold on to a beam and pull yourself into the tangle of ceiling joists. Hurriedly you wedge yourself between one of these supports and the rough ceiling, then, seconds later, you glimpse the back of the gigantic beetle-creature as it thunders through the tunnel just a few feet below where you are hiding. A cloud of dust and a long line of ore wagons follow in its wake. Some of these heavy wagons are empty but the majority are piled high with grey metallic rock, heavily veined with a mineral that radiates a strange yellow luminescence.</p>
+ <p>You manage to hold on to a beam and pull yourself into the tangle of ceiling joists. Hurriedly you wedge yourself between one of these supports and the rough ceiling. Then, seconds later, you glimpse the back of the gigantic beetle-creature as it thunders through the tunnel just a few feet below where you are hiding. A cloud of dust and a long line of ore wagons follow in its wake. Some of these heavy wagons are empty but the majority are piled high with grey metallic rock, heavily veined with a mineral that radiates a strange yellow luminescence.</p>
<choice idref="sect181">If you wish to leap on the last ore wagon as it passes by below you, <link-text>turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect204">If you do not wish to leap on the wagon, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>218</title></meta>
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- <p>From the depths of the void seven glowing shapes appear. At first they defy your direct gaze, as if these shadowy semblances can only be observed from a particular angle, but as steadily they draw closer so they solidify and their fearsome shape becomes plain to see. They appear as seven skeletal riders, each cloaked in a glowing robe and mounted upon a hellish, supernatural steed. They wield lances wreathed with white flames and their eyes are pin-points of red fire.</p>
+ <p>From the depths of the void seven glowing shapes appear. At first they defy your direct gaze, as if these shadowy semblances can only be observed from a particular angle, but as steadily they draw closer so they solidify and their fearsome shape becomes plain to see. They appear as seven skeletal riders, each cloaked in a glowing robe and mounted upon a hellish, supernatural steed. They wield lances wreathed with white flames and their eyes are pinpoints of red fire.</p>
<choice idref="sect176">If you have ever visited Yanis<ch.emdash/>the Shining City<ch.emdash/>in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 176</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect47">If you have never visited this place, <link-text>turn to 47</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You choose the exact moment to release your arrow and it finds its mark with pin-point accuracy. The creature emits a high-pitched squeal and rears up with its forelegs scrabbling the air in a last futile effort to get at you. Finally, it surrenders to death and comes crashing down upon the canoe.</p>
+ <p>You choose the exact moment to release your arrow and it finds its mark with pinpoint accuracy. The creature emits a high-pitched squeal and rears up with its forelegs scrabbling the air in a last futile effort to get at you. Finally, it surrenders to death and comes crashing down upon the canoe.</p>
<p>You negate the spell and return to the muddy shore. Once you are free from the mud, you set off across the clearing towards the perimeter of jungle where you happen upon the remnants of a track. You follow this overgrown trail for nearly a mile until you come to the edge of another clearing. This expanse of level ground is devoid of foliage yet it is littered with strange fruits that resemble gigantic grey pineapples. Beyond these curious fruits you can see the ruins of a settlement partially overgrown with moss. Warily you leave the jungle, make your way around the fruits, and hurry across the clearing towards a statue which is crouching among the ruins. It is constructed of a smooth, lustrous black mineral and is fashioned in the likeness of some evil beast of prey. It reminds you of a hyena, but one with a massive lower jaw set with a pair of sabre-toothed fangs. Between its forelegs is a flight of rubble-strewn steps leading down to an open door. You detect waves of power emanating from somewhere beyond this darkened doorway, but you are unable to determine just how deep below the ground the source of this energy is located.</p>
<choice idref="sect76">If you possess Telegnosis, and wish to use this skill to spirit-walk through the doorway to investigate what lies beyond, <link-text>turn to 76</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect177">If you do not possess this skill, or choose not to use it, <link-text>turn to 177</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Using your improved Grand Mastery, you cause yourself to soar at great speed towards the distant bridge. Your sudden and unexpected acceleration take Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
+ <p>Using your improved Grand Mastery, you cause yourself to soar at great speed towards the distant bridge. Your sudden and unexpected acceleration takes Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
<choice idref="sect150"><link-text>Turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Seated on the two throne-like chairs perched upon the back of the rotting carcass appear the ghastly forms of the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.emdash/>the Lords of Decay. They are a hideous sight, and your stomach churns with revulsion as you struggle to comprehend their abominable manifestation. Their torsoes resemble two mounds of glistening black jelly, studded with polyps and ulcers and sores that exude a noxious grey slime. They have flat heads that are oval-shaped and shell-like, with puckered mouths and indented eye-slits that radiate an evil yellow light. From their rubbery sides protrude two snaky limbs ending in three-fingered hands coloured a sickly, leprous green-grey. And fixed upon the first fingers of their right hands you see rings of gleaming gold that are exquisitely crafted and embellished with intricate patterns. These rings are exceptionally beautiful and seem glaringly out of place upon the fingers of these grotesque beings.</p>
+ <p>Seated on the two throne-like chairs perched upon the back of the rotting carcass appear the ghastly forms of the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.emdash/>the Lords of Decay. They are a hideous sight, and your stomach churns with revulsion as you struggle to comprehend their abominable manifestation. Their torsos resemble two mounds of glistening black jelly, studded with polyps and ulcers and sores that exude a noxious grey slime. They have flat heads that are oval-shaped and shell-like, with puckered mouths and indented eye-slits that radiate an evil yellow light. From their rubbery sides protrude two snaky limbs ending in three-fingered hands coloured a sickly, leprous green-grey. And fixed upon the first fingers of their right hands you see rings of gleaming gold that are exquisitely crafted and embellished with intricate patterns. These rings are exceptionally beautiful and seem glaringly out of place upon the fingers of these grotesque beings.</p>
<p>As you stare at the rings you recall the text of the Tome of Darkness and its instruction that if you are to leave this rotting domain, you must first obtain a ring from the K<ch.uuml/>nae. Your Kai sixth sense confirms that these are the rings, and the tunnel-like opening in the body of the carcass is the exit from this realm of putrefaction. Your senses also reveal that the K<ch.uuml/>nae are communicating with each other telepathically. Their eyes glow with increasing intensity and you fear that they are getting ready to launch a magical assault against you.</p>
<choice idref="sect273">If you possess Assimilance, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Prince, <link-text>turn to 273</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect188">If you possess the Sommerswerd and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 188</link-text>.</choice>
<p><quote>All is ready, supreme mistress,</quote> reply the robed ones, sycophantically. Clearly their answer pleases the Demoness. Her ruined face twists into the semblance of a smile as she picks up the phial and examines it closely. The glass bottle looks especially fragile and tiny as she holds it between her gigantic index finger and thumb.</p>
<p><quote>Excellent!</quote> she murmurs. <quote>Soon she shall pay for what she did to me.</quote></p>
<p>The Demoness Shamath rises from her throne and turns towards the seething pool of black fluid which is set into the floor close by. The shimmering waters grow calm and you see her scarred reflection in the pool. Then the fluids seethe afresh and her image swirls and changes. When it reforms you see, to your horror, that the reflection is no longer that of the Demoness. The face staring back from the surface of the pool is yours!</p>
- <p><quote>Ayeeeeeee!</quote> howls Shamath, <quote>it is Lone Wolf! The Kai Lord is here!</quote></p>
+ <p><quote>Ayeeeeeee!</quote> howls Shamath. <quote>It is Lone Wolf! The Kai Lord is here!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect22">If you have ever encountered Demoness Shamath in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 22</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect227">If you have never encountered this being before, <link-text>turn to 227</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You concentrate upon the insect hive and direct a powerful Kai blast at its core.</p>
+ <p>You concentrate upon the insect hive and direct a powerful Kai-blast at its core.</p>
<p>Pick a number from the <a idref="random">Random Number Table</a>. For every level of rank you have attained, above that of Kai Grand Guardian, add 1 to the number you have picked.</p>
<choice idref="sect167">If your total score is now 6 or less, <link-text>turn to 167</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect236">If your score is 7 or higher, <link-text>turn to 236</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The swirling spirit of Cadak condenses and shapes itself into a column of flickering light. It now resembles a large candle flame, but one that radiates an icy coldness. Within this chill flame you see Cadak<ch.apos/>s evil eyes glowing hypnotically. You draw on your psychic defences to shield yourself from an imminent attack and, moments later, you feel pulses of energy bombarding the wall that you have erected around your mind. You sense that your speedy and successful defence has greatly weakened your old enemy. You are about to turn the tables by launching a counter-attack when suddenly you hear something quite unexpected.</p>
+ <p>The swirling spirit of Cadak condenses and shapes itself into a column of flickering light. It now resembles a large candle flame, but one that radiates an icy coldness. Within this chill flame you see Cadak<ch.apos/>s evil eyes glowing hypnotically. You draw on your psychic defences to shield yourself from an imminent attack and, moments later, you feel pulses of energy bombarding the wall that you have erected around your mind. You sense that your speedy and successful defence has greatly weakened your old enemy. You are about to turn the tables by launching a counterattack when suddenly you hear something quite unexpected.</p>
<p><quote>Spare me and forgive me, Lone Wolf,</quote> pleads Cadak<ch.apos/>s plaintive voice in your mind. <quote>I renounce my evil past. Forgive me so that death may free my soul from the slavery of Evil. Grant me this salvation and I shall help you to escape from the realm of the K<ch.uuml/>nae.</quote></p>
<p>The host of maggots which carpet the floor of this foul hall suddenly recede like an ebb~tide. As they retreat, a glowing ring is revealed lying on the slime-smeared ground.</p>
<p><quote>Take the ring, Lone Wolf. Take the ring and grant me your forgiveness. With the ring the way is clear for you to leave this hall through the Tunnel of the Wyrm.</quote></p>
- <p>Beyond the flame-like spirit of Cadak you can see the rotting rib-cage of the carcass. The semicircular shadow that occupies it is now pulsing with a warm, amber light.</p>
+ <p>Beyond the flame-like spirit of Cadak you can see the rotting rib cage of the carcass. The semicircular shadow that occupies it is now pulsing with a warm, amber light.</p>
<choice idref="sect128">If you agree to forgive the spirit of Cadak, and wish to pick up the ring, <link-text>turn to 128</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect20">If you refuse to forgive the spirit of Cadak, and decide that you will not pick up the ring, <link-text>turn to 20</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and feel yourself rise up into the tangle of ceiling joists above. Hurriedly you wedge yourself between a support beam and the rough rockface, then, seconds later, you glimpse the back of the gigantic beetle-creature as it thunders through the tunnel just a few feet below where you are hiding. A cloud of dust and a long line of ore wagons follow in its wake. Some of these heavy wagons are empty but the majority are piled high with grey metallic rock, heavily veined with a mineral that radiates an eerie yellow luminescence.</p>
+ <p>You recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and feel yourself rise up into the tangle of ceiling joists above. Hurriedly you wedge yourself between a support beam and the rough rock-face. Then, seconds later, you glimpse the back of the gigantic beetle-creature as it thunders through the tunnel just a few feet below where you are hiding. A cloud of dust and a long line of ore wagons follow in its wake. Some of these heavy wagons are empty but the majority are piled high with grey metallic rock, heavily veined with a mineral that radiates an eerie yellow luminescence.</p>
<choice idref="sect181">If you wish to leap on the last ore wagon as it passes by below you, <link-text>turn to 181</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect204">If you do not wish to leap on the wagon, <link-text>turn to 204</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You decide to explore the perimeter of the undergrowth and have walked almost a mile along its edge before you come across the remnants of a path which leads into the jungle<ch.apos/>s dark interior. Cautiously you advance along this overgrown trail, but you have not gone far before you are forced to a halt by a thick curtain of hanging vines and creepers.</p>
<choice idref="sect115">If you possess Grand Huntmastery, and have attained the Kai rank of Grand Crown, <link-text>turn to 115</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect304">If you possess an edged weapon (eg, sword or axe), and wish to use it to cut a path through this undergrowth, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect304">If you possess an edged weapon (e.g. sword or axe), and wish to use it to cut a path through this undergrowth, <link-text>turn to 304</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect24">If you do not possess an edged weapon, <link-text>turn to 24</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>You approach the archway and after checking that there are no hidden traps, you enter. Beyond lies a vast unlit hall which is filled with rows of weapons and armour. Racks of swords, spears, axes and shields stretch into the distance as far as your keen eyes can see. Most are crudely forged and of alien design, yet the sheer number of weapons contained within this hall is enough to take your breath away.</p>
<p>Of the thousands of weapons contained in the racks nearest to the archway, you discover the following that are of adequate quality:</p>
- <p>Sword Spear Axe Broadsword Arrows Bow</p>
+ <ul>
+ <li>Sword</li>
+ <li>Spear</li>
+ <li>Axe</li>
+ <li>Broadsword</li>
+ <li>Arrows</li>
+ <li>Bow</li>
+ </ul>
<p>If you wish to take and keep any of the above weapons, remember to make the appropriate changes to your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. The number of arrows you can take is limited by the space currently available in your quiver.</p>
<choice idref="sect23">To leave this armoury and continue your exploration of the tunnel, <link-text>turn to 23</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>A wave of dizziness sweeps over you as the vine hungrily drains the blood from your leg. Galvanized by fear and anger you reach for your weapon, desperate now to defend yourself against this ghastly leech before the rapid loss of blood robs you of consciousness.</p>
- <choice idref="sect61">If you possess an edged weapon (eg, a sword or axe), <link-text>turn to 61</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect345">If you possess a non-edged weapon (eg, a quarterstaff or mace), <link-text>turn to 345</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect61">If you possess an edged weapon (e.g. a sword or axe), <link-text>turn to 61</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect345">If you possess a non-edged weapon (e.g. a quarterstaff or mace), <link-text>turn to 345</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your precautions prove inadequate and your presence is swiftly detected by Tzor. With devastating speed and ruthlessness, this demonic horror descends upon your hiding place and plucks you into the air. You fight bravely but your resistance is to no avail. Tzor hurls you into the Plain of Despair where you are fallen upon by thousands of vengeful spirits, many of whom were slayed by your hand. Your physical death is swift, but tragically your spirit is doomed to spend the rest of eternity running endlessly with the host of lost souls, here upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
+ <p>Your precautions prove inadequate and your presence is swiftly detected by Tzor. With devastating speed and ruthlessness, this demonic horror descends upon your hiding place and plucks you into the air. You fight bravely but your resistance is to no avail. Tzor hurls you into the Plain of Despair where you are fallen upon by thousands of vengeful spirits, many of whom were slain by your hand. Your physical death is swift, but tragically your spirit is doomed to spend the rest of eternity running endlessly with the host of lost souls, here upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
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<p>From the depths of the void there speeds forth a colossal chariot, drawn by four supernatural lionesses and driven by an astral being who bears the semblance of a stunningly beautiful woman. Pale green beams of light issue from her eyes and wisps of silvery mist trail from her ebony tresses. She wields a whip that sparkles with magical fire and her magnificent carriage is escorted by one hundred shadowy outriders, each armed with a lance of cold flame.</p>
<p>Your initial fears are compounded when your Kai senses detect that this being is Avarvae the Tormentress<ch.emdash/>the ruler of this vast domain. She brings her chariot to a halt and signals to her escorts, with a contemptuous flick of an elegant wrist, to rein in their steeds and wait for her return. Then she glides from her carriage upon a carpet of silvery mist and moves effortlessly towards you. As her gigantic face looms above, you see a sneer of disdain curl her cruel, voluptuous lips.</p>
- <choice idref="sect256">If you possess the Shamath Potion, <link-text>turn to 256</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect256">If you possess Shamath<ch.apos/>s Potion, <link-text>turn to 256</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect146">If you do not possess this potion, <link-text>turn to 146</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>Your fight with Zantaz has left you severely wounded. As you drag yourself along the narrow stone beam towards the dragon-gate, you hear the sickening crunch and crack of tortured stone growing ever-louder in your ears. With fear running ice cold through your veins, you suddenly realize that if you are to escape from this realm alive, you must use your Grand Mastery skills.</p>
+ <p>Your fight with Zantaz has left you severely wounded. As you drag yourself along the narrow stone beam towards the dragon-gate, you hear the sickening crunch and crack of tortured stone growing ever-louder in your ears. With fear running ice cold through your veins, you suddenly realize that if you are to escape from this realm alive, you must use your Grand Mastery.</p>
<choice idref="sect281">If you possess Kai-alchemy, <link-text>turn to 281</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect48">If you possess Deliverance, <link-text>turn to 48</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect325">If you possess neither of these Disciplines, or if you choose not to use them, <link-text>turn to 325</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You give voice to the Old Kingdom power word<ch.emdash/>Gloar!<ch.emdash/>and project its concussive energy at the towering warrior. He shudders momentarily as the invisible force of your spell-word collides with his chest, but the shock is insufficient to topple him from this narrow beam of rock and he quickly recovers.</p>
+ <p>You give voice to the Old Kingdom power word <spell>Gloar</spell>! and project its concussive energy at the towering warrior. He shudders momentarily as the invisible force of your spell-word collides with his chest, but the shock is insufficient to topple him from this narrow beam of rock and he quickly recovers.</p>
<p>The warrior retaliates by raising his black sword and releasing a crackling surge of electrical energy from its tip. It passes over your head and earths itself to the end of the stone beam, at the place where it joins the chasm wall. You feel a jolt beneath your feet as the beam cracks and breaks away from the wall and, to your amazement, you watch as this solid spar of rock curls up and slowly rolls in towards you, like a snake<ch.apos/>s tongue returning to its mouth.</p>
<p>The coiled beam retracts towards the mouth of the Dragon-gate, forcing you nearer and nearer to the fearsome black warrior. As he watches your reluctant approach he swings his mighty sword above his head, slicing and stabbing at the air with it in eager anticipation of the coming fight. When you are pushed to within ten yards of the gate itself, you reach for your own weapon and brace yourself for a fight that seems unavoidable.</p>
<choice idref="sect254">If you possess the Sommerswerd, or Skarn-Ska, <link-text>turn to 254</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your improved Grand Mastery, you are able to mask successfully your mental and physical self from the unwanted attentions of Tzor. Patiently you wait for the demonic being to herd his vast pack of tortured souls around to the far side of Dazganon before you cross the Plain of Despair and make your approach to Naar<ch.apos/>s stronghold.</p>
<p>The outer gate of Dazganon is open and unguarded and you are able to pass through unhindered. Clearly the Dark God considers the need for guards here unnecessary for the walls and bastions appear never to have been manned. It is not until you reach the archway to the inner keep that you meet with resistance. Filling the inner arch is a curtain of black flames which crackle and spit venomously. You recall the text of the Tome of Darkness and retrieve from your pockets the three items that are required to gain entry to Dazganon. Then, with trepidation, you close your eyes and step directly into the wall of blazing black flame.</p>
- <p>Add together the three numbers which appear upon the three
special items that will enable you to gain entry to Dazganon. If you have gathered all three items, you will have noted these numbers in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. To continue your quest, turn now to the entry which is the same as your total.</p>
- <p>If you have not obtained all three special items, sadly you are doomed to spend the rest of eternity running with the lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
+ <p>Add together the three numbers which appear upon the three
Special Items that will enable you to gain entry to Dazganon. If you have gathered all three items, you will have noted these numbers in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. To continue your quest, turn now to the entry which is the same as your total.</p>
+ <p>If you have not obtained all three Special Items, sadly you are doomed to spend the rest of eternity running with the lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
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- <p>You shout the name <quote>Rhunadan</quote> and the remaining K<ch.uuml/>nae immediately ceases to move. All trace of its psychic energy vanishes and its flailing limbs become frozen in mid-air; lending it the semblance of a petrified tree. The advancing horde of maggots rapidly shrink to their former size and retreat before you, seeking the safety of the hall<ch.apos/>s furthest corners. The power which drove them and caused them to mutate has suddenly disappeared and they are thrown into chaos. You stride towards the carcass and swallow hard as you step through the ancient rotting remains that ooze from its rib-cage. You raise your weapon and, with one swift blow, you sever the fingers of the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.apos/>s right hand and quickly retrieve the gold ring.</p>
+ <p>You shout the name <quote>Rhunadan</quote> and the remaining K<ch.uuml/>nae immediately ceases to move. All trace of its psychic energy vanishes and its flailing limbs become frozen in mid-air; lending it the semblance of a petrified tree. The advancing horde of maggots rapidly shrink to their former size and retreat before you, seeking the safety of the hall<ch.apos/>s furthest corners. The power which drove them and caused them to mutate has suddenly disappeared and they are thrown into chaos. You stride towards the carcass and swallow hard as you step through the ancient rotting remains that ooze from its rib cage. You raise your weapon and, with one swift blow, you sever the fingers of the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.apos/>s right hand and quickly retrieve the gold ring.</p>
<p>Suddenly a squeal of hinges draws your attention to the great portal on the far side of the hall. It swings open to reveal an angry horde of corpse-creatures who stagger into the chamber and come surging towards the carcass. They are the Dregants<ch.emdash/>a decomposing army of humanoids enslaved to the K<ch.uuml/>nae. They have sensed their rulers<ch.apos/> plight and have flooded here in their hundreds to protect them. Desperate to escape from this ghoulish host, you turn and leap feet-first into the cave-like hole that occupies the belly of the carcass.</p>
<choice idref="sect100"><link-text>Turn to 100</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Using your Magnakai Discipline of Divination to spirit-walk, you cause yourself to soar at speed towards the distant bridge. Within this astral domain, your body and spirit do not separate from one another when using this innate ability. Instead, it has the effect of propelling you through the void by the force of your will alone. However, the use of such willpower takes its toll upon your reserves of strength and stamina: lose 4 <typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> points.</p>
- <p>Your sudden and unexpected acceleration take Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
+ <p>Your sudden and unexpected acceleration takes Avarvae and her minions completely by surprise. By the time they react to your escape it is already too late; you have reached the Bridge of the Damned<ch.emdash/>the exit from Avarvae<ch.apos/>s domain.</p>
<choice idref="sect150"><link-text>Turn to 150</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>The poisonous fumes irritate your eyes and throat but your Grand Mastery skills save you from suffering any lasting physical damage. You draw on your powers of infravision to counter the blinding smoke and at once you are able to make out the leaders of the shambling legion<ch.emdash/>they are now just a few yards from the entrance.</p>
+ <p>The poisonous fumes irritate your eyes and throat but your Grand Mastery save you from suffering any lasting physical damage. You draw on your powers of infravision to counter the blinding smoke and at once you are able to make out the leaders of the shambling legion<ch.emdash/>they are now just a few yards from the entrance.</p>
<choice idref="sect151">If you wish to attempt to escape before they block the entrance completely, <link-text>turn to 151</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect32">If you choose to stand and fight them, <link-text>turn to 32</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Your precautions prove successful and you are able to mask successfully your mental and physical self from the unwanted attentions of Tzor. Patiently you wait for the demonic being to herd his vast pack of tortured souls around to the far side of Dazganon before you cross the Plain of Despair and make your approach to Naar<ch.apos/>s stronghold.</p>
<p>The outer gate of Dazganon is open and unguarded and you are able to pass through unhindered. Clearly the Dark God considers the need for guards here unnecessary for the walls and bastions appear never to have been manned. It is not until you reach the archway to the inner keep that you meet with resistance. Filling the inner arch is a curtain of black flames which crackle and spit venomously. You recall the text of the Tome of Darkness and retrieve from your pockets the three items that are required to gain entry to Dazganon. Then, with trepidation, you close your eyes and step directly into the wall of blazing black flame.</p>
- <p>Add together the three numbers which appear upon the three
special items that will enable you to gain entry to Dazganon. If you have gathered all three items, you will have noted these numbers in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. To continue your quest, turn now to the entry which is the same as your total.</p>
- <p>If you have not obtained all three special items, sadly you are doomed to spend the rest of eternity running with the lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
+ <p>Add together the three numbers which appear upon the three
Special Items that will enable you to gain entry to Dazganon. If you have gathered all three items, you will have noted these numbers in the margin of your <a idref="action">Action Chart</a>. To continue your quest, turn now to the entry which is the same as your total.</p>
+ <p>If you have not obtained all three Special Items, sadly you are doomed to spend the rest of eternity running with the lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
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<p>You are horrified to discover that you have insufficient strength left in your battle-weary limbs to be able to lift this heavy axe.</p>
- <p>Without warning, and with devastating speed and ruthlessness, a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and descend on you from all sides. You fight bravely but your resistance is ultimately to no avail; you are captured, disarmed, blinded and hurled from the battlements of Dazganon out onto the Plain of Despair; where you are attacked by thousands of vengeful spirits, many of whom were slayed by your hand. Your physical death is swift, but tragically your spirit is doomed to spend the rest of eternity running endlessly with the host of lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
+ <p>Without warning, and with devastating speed and ruthlessness, a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and descend on you from all sides. You fight bravely but your resistance is ultimately to no avail; you are captured, disarmed, blinded and hurled from the battlements of Dazganon out onto the Plain of Despair; where you are attacked by thousands of vengeful spirits, many of whom were slain by your hand. Your physical death is swift, but tragically your spirit is doomed to spend the rest of eternity running endlessly with the host of lost souls upon the Plain of Despair.</p>
<p>Tragically, your life and your quest end here.</p>
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<p>(<a idref="sect38">38</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Animal Mastery and</quote> with <quote>Animal Mastery, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect40">40</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>force field</quote> with <quote>force-field</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect43">43</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell<ch.emdash/>Shield<ch.emdash/>as</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell <spell>Shield</spell> as</quote>. Replaced <quote>Grand Discipline</quote> with <quote>Grand Master Discipline</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>) Replaced <quote>grand mastery</quote> with <quote>Grand Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>) Replaced <quote>grand mastery skills</quote> with <quote>Grand Master skills</quote>. Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect52">52</a>) Replaced <quote>force field</quote> with <quote>force-field</quote>. Replaced <quote>abyss, <ch.lsquot/>Follow</quote> with <quote>abyss. <ch.lsquot/>Follow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect53">53</a>) Deleted <quote> which you keep in your backpack</quote>. Replaced <quote>pictures or</quote> with <quote>pictures, or</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect56">56</a>) Replaced <quote>jet black</quote> with <quote>jet-black</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect61">61</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect63">63</a>) Replaced <quote>rainswept</quote> with <quote>rain-swept</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect64">64</a>) Replaced <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect72">72</a>) Replaced <quote>Grand Mastery skills</quote> with <quote>Grand Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect73">73</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Teleport<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Teleport</spell> and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect74">74</a>) Replaced <quote>sommersaulting</quote> with <quote>somersaulting</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect77">77</a>) Replaced <quote>artifact</quote> with <quote>artefact</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect87">87</a>) Replaced <quote>counterspell</quote> with <quote><spell>Counterspell</spell></quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect89">89</a>) Deleted <quote> which you keep in your backpack</quote>. Replaced <quote>pictures or</quote> with <quote>pictures, or</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect97">97</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai Screen</quote> with <quote>Kai-screen</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect98">98</a>) Replaced <quote><ch.emdash/>Kai!<ch.emdash/></quote> with <quote><spell>Kai!</spell></quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect98">98</a>) Replaced <quote><ch.emdash/>Kai!<ch.emdash/></quote> with <quote><spell>Kai</spell>!</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect99">99</a>) Replaced <quote>take Avarvae</quote> with <quote>takes Avarvae</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect106">106</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect108">108</a>) Replaced <quote>force field</quote> with <quote>force-field</quote>. Replaced <quote>abyss, <ch.lsquot/>Follow</quote> with <quote>abyss. <ch.lsquot/>Follow</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect111">111</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>out-distance</quote> with <quote>outdistance</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect209">209</a>) Replaced <quote>artifact</quote> with <quote>artefact</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect215">215</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect216">216</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect217">217</a>) Replaced <quote>ceiling, then</quote> with <quote>ceiling. Then</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect218">218</a>) Replaced <quote>pin-points</quote> with <quote>pinpoints</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect219">219</a>) Replaced <quote>mind-force</quote> with <quote>Mindforce</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect220">220</a>) Replaced <quote>artifact</quote> with <quote>artefact</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect222">222</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>pin-point</quote> with <quote>pinpoint</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect223">223</a>) Replaced <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect225">225</a>) Replaced <quote>take Avarvae</quote> with <quote>takes Avarvae</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect227">227</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect228">228</a>) Replaced <quote>torsoes</quote> with <quote>torsos</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect243">243</a>) Replaced <quote>Shamath, <ch.lsquot/>it</quote> with <quote>Shamath. <ch.lsquot/>It</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect245">245</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Teleport<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Teleport</spell> and</quote> and <quote>Brotherhood spell</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect246">246</a>) Replaced <quote>spell<ch.emdash/>Teleport<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>spell <spell>Teleport</spell> and</quote>. Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>out-distance</quote> with <quote>outdistance</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect249">249</a>) Replaced <quote>semi-circular</quote> with <quote>semicircular</quote>. Replaced <quote>Cadak and</quote> with <quote>Cadak, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect247">247</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai blast</quote> with <quote>Kai-blast</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect249">249</a>) Replaced <quote>semi-circular</quote> with <quote>semicircular</quote>. Replaced <quote>Cadak and</quote> with <quote>Cadak, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>counter-attack</quote> with <quote>counterattack</quote>. Replaced <quote>rib-cage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect250">250</a>) Replaced both occurences of <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect251">251</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Levitation<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect251">251</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Levitation<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and</quote>. Replaced <quote>rockface, then</quote> with <quote>rock-face. Then</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect255">255</a>) Replaced <quote>eg,</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect259">259</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect261">261</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>eg,</quote> with <quote>e.g.</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect262">262</a>) Replaced <quote>slayed</quote> with <quote>slain</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect266">266</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai-alchemy but</quote> with <quote>Kai-alchemy, but</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect272">272</a>) Replaced <quote>the Shamath Potion</quote> with <quote>Shamath<ch.apos/>s Potion</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect273">273</a>) Removed quote marks from thought-speech.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect276">276</a>) Replaced <quote>Grand Mastery skills</quote> with <quote>Grand Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect279">279</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect281">281</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Vigour<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Vigour</spell> and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect283">283</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Levitation<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Levitation</spell> and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect291">291</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect294">294</a>) Replaced <quote><ch.emdash/>Gloar!<ch.emdash/></quote> with <quote><spell>Gloar</spell>!</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect296">296</a>) Deleted <quote> which you keep in your Backpack</quote>. Replaced <quote>pictures or</quote> with <quote>pictures, or</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect297">297</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>special items</quote> with <quote>Special Items</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect298">298</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Teleport<ch.emdash/>as</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Teleport</spell> as</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect302">302</a>) Replaced <quote>echos</quote> with <quote>echoes</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect306">306</a>) Removed quote marks from thought-speech.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect307">307</a>) Replaced <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect311">311</a>) Replaced <quote>rib-cage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect313">313</a>) Replaced <quote>take Avarvae</quote> with <quote>takes Avarvae</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect316">316</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect320">320</a>) Replaced <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect321">321</a>) Replaced <quote>Bow and</quote> with <quote>Bow, and</quote>. Replaced <quote>your choose</quote> with <quote>you choose</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect330">330</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect335">335</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai-shield</quote> with <quote>Kai-screen</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect336">336</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect337">337</a>) Replaced <quote>Grand Mastery skills</quote> with <quote>Grand Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect338">338</a>) Replaced both occurrences of <quote>special items</quote> with <quote>Special Items</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect341">341</a>) Replaced <quote>hands, <ch.lsquot/>it</quote> with <quote>hands. <ch.lsquot/>It </quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect343">343</a>) Replaced <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>. Replaced <quote>semi-circular</quote> with <quote>semicircular</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect346">346</a>) Replaced <quote>slayed</quote> with <quote>slain</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect347">347</a>) Removed quote marks from thought-speech.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect349">349</a>) Replaced <quote>Old Kingdom spell<ch.emdash/>Invisible Fist<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Old Kingdom Spell <spell>Invisible Fist</spell> and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect350">350</a>) Replaced <quote>artifact</quote> with <quote>artefact</quote>. Removed quote marks from thought-speech. Replaced <quote>safe keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>. Replaced <quote>Farewell Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote>Farewell, Lone Wolf</quote>. Replaced <quote>to rank of</quote> with <quote>to the rank of</quote>. Replaced <quote>VOYAGE OF THE MOONSTONE</quote> with <quote><cite>Voyage of the Moonstone</cite></quote>.</p>
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