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<meta><title>Kai-screen</title></meta>
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- <p>In psychic combat, Grand Masters are able to construct mind fortresses capable of protecting themselves and others. The strength and capacity of these fortresses increases as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
+ <p>In psychic combat, Grand Masters are able to construct mind fortresses capable of protecting themselves and others. The strength and capacity of these fortresses increase as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
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<meta><title>Telegnosis (Advanced Divination)</title></meta>
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- <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to spirit-walk for far greater lengths of time, and with far fewer ill-effects. Duration, and the protection of his inanimate body, increases as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
+ <p>This Discipline enables a Grand Master to spirit-walk for far greater lengths of time, and with far fewer ill-effects. Duration, and the protection of his inanimate body, increase as a Grand Master advances in rank.</p>
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- <p>You raise the axe and stagger to where Alyss sits imprisoned within her sparkling force field. Then, with one precise and powerful blow from Kekataag<ch.apos/>s fearsome weapon, you shatter the sorcerous prison. The anguished scream of Naar echoes through the corridors and dungeons of Dazganon. As its terrible timbre begins to rumble and fade, you are horrified to see a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and close in upon you from all sides.</p>
+ <p>You raise the axe and stagger to where Alyss sits imprisoned within her sparkling force-field. Then, with one precise and powerful blow from Kekataag<ch.apos/>s fearsome weapon, you shatter the sorcerous prison. The anguished scream of Naar echoes through the corridors and dungeons of Dazganon. As its terrible timbre begins to rumble and fade, you are horrified to see a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and close in upon you from all sides.</p>
<choice idref="sect52"><link-text>Turn to 52</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>Suddenly you fathom the identity of the third spirit occupying this hall. It is Cadak<ch.emdash/>Arch Druid of the Cenerese<ch.emdash/>sworn enemy of the Kai and all who ally themselves to the cause of Good. His body was destroyed on Magnamund five years ago but his spirit survives here, in this reeking hall, bound in eternal servitude to the Lords of Decay.</p>
- <p>Your heart pounds as you witness a swirling, ghostly, gossamer shape arise from the hollow ribcage of the carcass and snake towards you like a vampiric mist. As it draws closer, you hear the chilling voice of Cadak invade your mind: <quote>From beyond death the powers of decay grant me revenge, Lone Wolf!</quote></p>
+ <p>Your heart pounds as you witness a swirling, ghostly, gossamer shape arise from the hollow rib cage of the carcass and snake towards you like a vampiric mist. As it draws closer, you hear the chilling voice of Cadak invade your mind: <quote>From beyond death the powers of decay grant me revenge, Lone Wolf!</quote></p>
<choice idref="sect249">If you possess Kai-screen, <link-text>turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect4">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 4</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The few remaining vines that survive your deadly blows rapidly disappear into the canopy of branches and, within seconds of your victory, the jungle becomes deathly silent once more. You wipe your weapon against the trunk of a tree to remove the worst of the foul-smelling ichor, then you move back along the trail towards the beach. However, when you reach the edge of the trees you see a patrol of scaly-winged reptiles swooping and gliding along the rocky shoreline. They have discovered the remains of the canoe and are now searching the beach for signs of survivors.</p>
<p>Rather than risk being spotted by these vicious-looking creatures, you stay hidden beneath the jungle canopy and return once more along the trail. At the place where you had previously been halted by the curtain of bloodsucking vines, you now discover the way ahead is open and you press on until you come to the edge of a large 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 make your way around the fruits and across the clearing towards a statue which is crouching amongst 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="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>The unexpected sight of your face in the pool fills Shamath with a blind rage. In her fury, she expels a mass of psychic energy from which, using your Magnakai Discipline of Divination, you are able to extract scores of vivid images. They are Shamath<ch.apos/>s memories of what befell her after she failed to resurrect Darklord Vashna from the depths of the Maakengorge.</p>
- <p>From the collage of images you deduce that your destruction of the Shadow Gate at Maakengorge forced Shamath to return to the Plane of Darkness. As punishment for her failure to complete her mission, Naar imprisoned her and commanded Shamath<ch.apos/>s hated rival<ch.emdash/>Avavae the Tormentress<ch.emdash/>to ruin her evil beauty. Satisfied that the Demoness had paid for her failure, Naar allowed her to return to her realm where, ever since, she has been goaded and tormented by her malicious rival.</p>
+ <p>From the collage of images you deduce that your destruction of the Shadow Gate at Maakengorge forced Shamath to return to the Plane of Darkness. As punishment for her failure to complete her mission, Naar imprisoned her and commanded Shamath<ch.apos/>s hated rival<ch.emdash/>Avarvae the Tormentress<ch.emdash/>to ruin her evil beauty. Satisfied that the Demoness had paid for her failure, Naar allowed her to return to her realm where, ever since, she has been goaded and tormented by her malicious rival.</p>
<p>The appearance of your face in the pool has brought back these haunting memories. It has also alerted Shamath to your presence in her Throne Room. As her rage subsides, you sense that she is communicating telepathically with her two lieutenants. Suddenly, all three turn to stare at the pillar behind which you are hiding, and your sixth sense tells you that they are preparing to launch a combined psychic attack.</p>
<choice idref="sect267">If you possess Kai-surge, and have attained the Kai rank of Grand Guardian, <link-text>turn to 267</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect335">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 335</link-text>.</choice>
<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 receding tide of maggots has revealed a glowing ring that lies on the slime-smeared floor at the centre of the hall.</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 ribcage of the reptillian carcass. The semi-circular 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 reptillian carcass. The semi-circular 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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<meta><title>40</title></meta>
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- <p>You see Alyss sitting cross-legged within a globular force field, her emaciated face and limbs clearly displaying the price she has paid for her continued resistance to the Dark God. Yet despite her wasted physical appearance, you detect that she is still strong in spirit and the Moonstone of the Shianti is still in her possession.</p>
- <p>You focus on this force field and deduce that Naar, having been unable to defeat Alyss in combat, has chosen instead to imprison her within this seamless cell of energy in order to prevent her from using the powers of the Moonstone to create a Shadow Gate through which she can escape. The Dark God has contented himself with waiting for her to weaken to the point where she can no longer resist his remorseless attacks. As you focus on Alyss you sense that she is dangerously close to reaching that breaking point. Prompted by an urge to help her, and by the sight of the Moonstone which she cradles in her lap, you move quickly towards the entrance to Naar<ch.apos/>s inner sanctum.</p>
+ <p>You see Alyss sitting cross-legged within a globular force-field, her emaciated face and limbs clearly displaying the price she has paid for her continued resistance to the Dark God. Yet despite her wasted physical appearance, you detect that she is still strong in spirit and the Moonstone of the Shianti is still in her possession.</p>
+ <p>You focus on this force-field and deduce that Naar, having been unable to defeat Alyss in combat, has chosen instead to imprison her within this seamless cell of energy in order to prevent her from using the powers of the Moonstone to create a Shadow Gate through which she can escape. The Dark God has contented himself with waiting for her to weaken to the point where she can no longer resist his remorseless attacks. As you focus on Alyss you sense that she is dangerously close to reaching that breaking point. Prompted by an urge to help her, and by the sight of the Moonstone which she cradles in her lap, you move quickly towards the entrance to Naar<ch.apos/>s inner sanctum.</p>
<choice idref="sect192">If you possess Telegnosis, and have attained the Kai rank of Sun Knight, <link-text>turn to 192</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect324">If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn to 324</link-text>.</choice>
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<meta><title>52</title></meta>
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- <p>Freed from the constraints of the force field, Alyss is able to use the power of the Moonstone to bring into being a Shadow Gate which materializes in the floor of the chamber.</p>
+ <p>Freed from the constraints of the force-field, Alyss is able to use the power of the Moonstone to bring into being a Shadow Gate which materializes in the floor of the chamber.</p>
<p><quote>Come, Grand Master,</quote> she implores as she gets ready to step into the whirling black abyss, <quote>Follow me!</quote></p>
<p>And with these words she is swallowed up by the inky abyss. Seconds later, you drop the heavy axe and take a running leap into the Shadow Gate, escaping in her wake barely moments before a pack of screeching, gnawing, parasitic horrors engulf the place where you last were standing.</p>
<choice idref="sect350"><link-text>Turn to 350</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>As you hurry towards the knoll, you fail to notice that the shallow ridge of ground is beginning to disappear beneath the surface of the swamp. Within seconds you are up to your knees in an evil-smelling mud that clings like thick, warm treacle. You attempt to drag your legs free but the more you struggle the deeper you sink into the mire.</p>
- <choice idref="sect49">If you possess Telegnosis and have reached the rank of Sun Lord, or if you possess the Discipline of Grand Pathsmanship, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect49">If you possess Telegnosis, and have reached the rank of Sun Lord, or if you possess the Discipline of Grand Pathsmanship, <link-text>turn to 49</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect8">If you possess neither of these skills, or if you have yet to attain the required level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn instead to 8</link-text>.</choice>
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- <p>You run to where Alyss sits imprisoned within her sparkling force field and, with one precise and powerful blow from your magical blade, you shatter her sorcerous prison. The anguished scream of Naar echoes through the corridors and dungeons of Dazganon. As its terrible timbre begins to rumble and fade, you are horrified to see a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and close in upon you from all sides.</p>
+ <p>You run to where Alyss sits imprisoned within her sparkling force-field and, with one precise and powerful blow from your magical blade, you shatter her sorcerous prison. The anguished scream of Naar echoes through the corridors and dungeons of Dazganon. As its terrible timbre begins to rumble and fade, you are horrified to see a host of monstrous creatures burst forth from the smoky walls of the inner sanctum and close in upon you from all sides.</p>
<p>Freed from the constraints of her prison, Alyss is able to use the power of the Moonstone to bring into being a Shadow Gate which materializes in the floor of the chamber.</p>
<p><quote>Come, Grand Master,</quote> she implores as she gets ready to step into the whirling black abyss, <quote>Follow me!</quote></p>
<p>And with these words she is swallowed up by the inky abyss. Seconds later, you take a running leap and dive head-first into the Shadow Gate, escaping in her wake barely moments before a pack of screeching, gnawing, parasitic horrors engulf the place where you last were standing.</p>
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<p>You take hold of your rope and make a lasso from one end. Then you cast this loop at a sapling growing on the bank, several yards from the water<ch.apos/>s edge. The rope hits its mark and you are able to pull yourself over dry land before cancelling the effects of your levitation spell.</p>
<p>The moment your feet touch the ground, you retrieve your rope and run headlong across the clearing towards a distant perimeter of trees and dense undergrowth. At first the arachnids give chase, but they are not so agile on dry land and you are soon able to outdistance them. On entering the jungle perimeter, you force your way through thick foliage and discover the remnants of a trail which you follow for nearly a mile until you arrive at the edge of a second 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="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>The moment you reach firm ground, you sprint headlong across the clearing towards a distant jungle perimeter. At first the giant arachnids give chase, but they prove themselves not to be so agile on dry land and you are soon able to out-distance them and escape.</p>
<p>On entering the jungle perimeter, you force your way through dense foliage and soon discover the remnants of a trail which you follow for nearly a mile until you arrive at the edge of a second clearing. This area of levelled 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="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>You work the turgid water with your paddle and enter the sluggish tidal flow of the estuary. Warily you scan the jungle which fringes both banks of this wide river mouth, your eyes peeled for signs of danger. You sense the presence of hostile creatures yet, even with your advanced Kai skills, you can detect no evidence that this territory is inhabited. You have progressed more than a mile up river when you notice the jungle on the left bank is receding, leaving an expanse of marshy ground dotted with shrubs and sparse vegetation. You bring the canoe towards this bank where it grounds in the shallows less than twenty feet from the muddy shore. Not wishing to get any muddier than is necessary, you leap from the canoe towards the grassy bank but land a few feet short. To your dismay, you immediately sink up to your knees in the soft sludgy mire.</p>
<p>Suddenly you hear the sound of churning water. You glance behind and are horrified to see three large spider-like monstrosities rising up out of the murky water at the rear of the canoe. These creatures are the size of large dogs and their bulbous bodies are covered with short stubbly hairs. With unnerving stealth they creep across the mud and attack with their barbed forelegs and needle-sharp teeth.</p>
<choice idref="sect162">If you possess Grand Huntmastery and have attained the Kai rank of Grand Guardian, and wish to use this skill, <link-text>turn to 162</link-text>.</choice>
- <choice idref="sect240">If you possess Telegnosis and have reached the rank of Sun Lord, and wish to make use of this skill, <link-text>turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
+ <choice idref="sect240">If you possess Telegnosis, and have reached the rank of Sun Lord, and wish to make use of this skill, <link-text>turn to 240</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect283">If you possess Kai-alchemy, and wish to use it, <link-text>turn to 283</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect197">If you do not possess any of these Grand Master Disciplines, do not wish to use them, or if you have yet to attain the required level of Kai Mastery, <link-text>turn instead to 197</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 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="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>Drawing once again upon your knowledge of Brotherhood magic, you utter the words of the spell <spell>Teleport</spell> and will yourself to move through the air towards a place on the far side of the clearing, close to the jungle perimeter. At first the arachnids come scurrying onto the shore to follow your line of flight, but you quickly out-distance them and they lose interest and return to the muddy river. As you descend to make your landing you see that, in frustration, they have turned their attention to your grounded canoe which they rip apart with their powerful jaws.</p>
<p>The moment your feet touch the ground, you rush into the jungle and take cover in the dense undergrowth 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, making 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="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>Your third arrow only grazes the creature<ch.apos/>s neck and fails to inflict any damage to its nervous system. You begin to feel the effects of your levitation spell wearing off and, in a moment of regrettable haste, you fire off all of your remaining arrows at the creature in rapid succession.</p>
<p>Your final shaft finds its mark, causing the beast to emit a high-pitched squeal. As you descend, it rears up with its forelegs scrabbling the air in a last futile effort to get at you. Then it surrenders to death and comes crashing down upon the canoe.</p>
<p>You land on the muddy shore and struggle towards the bank. Once you are free from the. mire, you set off across the clearing towards the distant 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="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>As you strike the killing blow that finishes the last of these hideous arachnids, you drag yourself out of the thick mud and collapse on the crest of the river bank. But you allow yourself just a few moments to recover from the fatigue of combat before you are once again back on your feet and on the move.</p>
<p>You cross the clearing to a perimeter of jungle on its far side. Here you force your way through thick foliage until you discover the remnants of a trail which leads you to the edge of a second clearing. This expanse of open 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 towards a gigantic statue which sits crouched 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 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="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>Your heart pounds when you witness a swirling, ghostly shape arise from the ribcage of the rotting carcass and come snaking towards you like a coil of vampiric mist. As it draws closer, you hear a chilling voice invade your mind: <quote>From beyond the veil of death the powers of putrefaction grant me, worthy Cadak, the privilege of destroying you, Kai Lord.</quote></p>
+ <p>Your heart pounds when you witness a swirling, ghostly shape arise from the rib cage of the rotting carcass and come snaking towards you like a coil of vampiric mist. As it draws closer, you hear a chilling voice invade your mind: <quote>From beyond the veil of death the powers of putrefaction grant me, worthy Cadak, the privilege of destroying you, Kai Lord.</quote></p>
<p>Instantly, you recognize the name and identity of the third spirit occupying this hall. It is Cadak<ch.emdash/>Arch Druid of the Cenerese<ch.emdash/>a deadly enemy of both the Kai and the Elder Magi of Dessi. His body was destroyed on Magnamund five years ago yet his spirit survives here, in this reeking hall, bound in eternal servitude to the Lords of Decay.</p>
<choice idref="sect249">If you possess Kai-screen, <link-text>turn to 249</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect4">If you do not possess this Grand Master Discipline, <link-text>turn to 4</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>The portal opens into a vaulted corridor lined with wall-paintings that exude a crude aura of evil. This procession of gaudy murals depict nightmarish scenes: diseased creatures, alien landscapes blighted with pestilence, hosts of larvae writhing in awful triumph over the goodly forces of Kai and Ishir. This macabre celebration of decay fills you with revulsion, yet it pales in comparison to the sight awaiting you at the corridor<ch.apos/>s end.</p>
- <p>Beyond the corridor lies a vast chamber, rough-hewn from the bedrock of this rotting land. The decomposing carcass of a gigantic reptile rests here upon a floor which shimmers in the eerie yellow half-light. Bile rises in your throat when suddenly you realize why the floor is shimmering<ch.emdash/>it is carpeted with a seething sea of maggots. Gagging with fear and nausea, you snatch your cloak to your mouth and steady yourself against a pillar as you survey this ghastly hall. Mounted upon the broken back of the great reptillian carcass are two throne-like chairs carved from black wood. Between and below them, lying deep within the creature<ch.apos/>s exposed ribcage, is a dark semi-circular shadow that resembles the entrance to a cave. Drawing upon your Magnakai Discipline of divination, you scan the hall and quickly determine that all is not what it seems. You detect the presence of three powerful entities protected by spells of illusion and invisibility. You feel sure that two of them are the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.emdash/>the rulers of this hellish domain<ch.emdash/>but the third eludes you. Its aura feels oddly familiar yet you cannot readily determine its location or identity.</p>
+ <p>Beyond the corridor lies a vast chamber, rough-hewn from the bedrock of this rotting land. The decomposing carcass of a gigantic reptile rests here upon a floor which shimmers in the eerie yellow half-light. Bile rises in your throat when suddenly you realize why the floor is shimmering<ch.emdash/>it is carpeted with a seething sea of maggots. Gagging with fear and nausea, you snatch your cloak to your mouth and steady yourself against a pillar as you survey this ghastly hall. Mounted upon the broken back of the great reptillian carcass are two throne-like chairs carved from black wood. Between and below them, lying deep within the creature<ch.apos/>s exposed rib cage, is a dark semi-circular shadow that resembles the entrance to a cave. Drawing upon your Magnakai Discipline of divination, you scan the hall and quickly determine that all is not what it seems. You detect the presence of three powerful entities protected by spells of illusion and invisibility. You feel sure that two of them are the K<ch.uuml/>nae<ch.emdash/>the rulers of this hellish domain<ch.emdash/>but the third eludes you. Its aura feels oddly familiar yet you cannot readily determine its location or identity.</p>
<choice idref="sect18">If you have ever visited Mogaruith, Kaag, or Helgor, in a previous <cite>Lone Wolf</cite> adventure, <link-text>turn to 18</link-text>.</choice>
<choice idref="sect320">If you have never visited any of these places, <link-text>turn to 320</link-text>.</choice>
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<p>(<a idref="gamerulz">The Game Rules</a>) Replaced <quote>fall to zero</quote> with <quote>fall to zero or below</quote>. Removed <quote>that you will find in the front of this book. For ease of use, and for further adventuring, it is recommended that you photocopy these pages</quote> and <quote>on the last page of this book</quote>. Replaced both occurrences of <quote>ie</quote> with <quote>i.e.</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>venoms <ch.ampersand/> toxins</quote> with <quote>venoms, and toxins</quote>, <quote>smell <ch.ampersand/> night vision</quote> with <quote>smell, and night vision</quote>, <quote>footprints <ch.ampersand/> tracks</quote> with <quote>footprints and tracks</quote>, <quote>500 yds</quote> with <quote>500 yards</quote>, <quote>Defence against: hypnosis</quote> with <quote>Defence against hypnosis</quote>, <quote>hostile telepathy, <ch.ampersand/> evil spirits</quote> with <quote>hostile telepathy, and evil spirits</quote>, <quote>gods Kai and Ishir</quote> with <quote>Gods Kai and Ishir</quote>, and <quote>weapons listed opposite and overleaf</quote> with <quote>weapons listed below</quote>. Replaced <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> is reduced to 8 points or less</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is reduced to 8 points or less</quote> as clarified in <cite>Lone Wolf Club Newsletter No.24</cite>. Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>, <quote>battle magic</quote> with <quote>battle-magic</quote>, <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>, and each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="discplnz">Grand Master Disciplines</a>) Replaced <quote>venoms <ch.ampersand/> toxins</quote> with <quote>venoms, and toxins</quote>, <quote>smell <ch.ampersand/> night vision</quote> with <quote>smell, and night vision</quote>, <quote>footprints <ch.ampersand/> tracks</quote> with <quote>footprints and tracks</quote>, <quote>500 yds</quote> with <quote>500 yards</quote>, <quote>Defence against: hypnosis</quote> with <quote>Defence against hypnosis</quote>, <quote>hostile telepathy, <ch.ampersand/> evil spirits</quote> with <quote>hostile telepathy, and evil spirits</quote>, <quote>gods Kai and Ishir</quote> with <quote>Gods Kai and Ishir</quote>, and <quote>weapons listed opposite and overleaf</quote> with <quote>weapons listed below</quote>. Replaced <quote><typ class="attribute">COMBAT SKILL</typ> is reduced to 8 points or less</quote> with <quote><typ class="attribute">ENDURANCE</typ> is reduced to 8 points or less</quote> as clarified in <cite>Lone Wolf Club Newsletter No.24</cite>. Replaced <quote>Magi-Magic</quote> with <quote>Magi-magic</quote>, <quote>battle magic</quote> with <quote>battle-magic</quote>, <quote>artifacts</quote> with <quote>artefacts</quote>, and each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>fortresses increases</quote> with <quote>fortresses increase</quote>. Replaced <quote>body, increases</quote> with <quote>body, increase</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="equipmnt">Equipment</a>) Replaced <quote>map of Magnamund</quote> with <quote>map of the Planes of Existence</quote>. Removed <quote>(see the inside front cover of this book)</quote>. Replaced <quote>safe-keeping</quote> with <quote>safekeeping</quote>, <quote>QUARTERSTAFF</quote> with <quote>Quarterstaff</quote>, <quote>BROADSWORD</quote> with <quote>Broadsword</quote>, <quote>BOW</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, <quote>QUIVER</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>, <quote>DAGGER</quote> with <quote>Dagger</quote>, <quote>SWORD</quote> with <quote>Sword</quote>, <quote>MEALS</quote> with <quote>Meals</quote>, <quote>ROPE</quote> with <quote>Rope</quote>, <quote>POTION OF LAUMSPUR</quote> with <quote>Potion of Laumspur</quote>, <quote>AXE</quote> with <quote>Axe</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrow</quote> with <quote>Arrow</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>arrows</quote> with <quote>Arrows</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>bow</quote> with <quote>Bow</quote>, all occurrences of <quote>quiver</quote> with <quote>Quiver</quote>, <quote>combat, therefore</quote> with <quote>combat; therefore</quote>, and <quote>(eg Gold Dagger</quote> with <quote>(e.g. Gold Dagger</quote>. Added a section about Gold Crowns which reads <quote>These are always carried in the Belt Pouch. It will hold a maximum of fifty Crowns.</quote>. Replaced each occurrence of <quote>Lone Wolf</quote> with <quote><cite>Lone Wolf</cite></quote> when referring to the series. Replaced <quote>effect that mayhave</quote> with <quote>effect they may have</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect6">6</a>) Replaced <quote>cries, <ch.lsquot/>use</quote> with <quote>cries. <ch.lsquot/>Use</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect8">8</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect11">11</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Net<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Net</spell> and</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect22">22</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect12">12</a>) Replaced <quote>force field</quote> with <quote>force-field</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect13">13</a>) Replaced <quote>cacophany</quote> with <quote>cacophony</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect18">18</a>) Replaced <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect19">19</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect22">22</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>. Replaced <quote>Avavae</quote> with <quote>Avarvae</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect26">26</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect28">28</a>) Replaced <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect38">38</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
- <p>(<a idref="sect40">40</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</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>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect49">49</a>) 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>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect61">61</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai 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="sect78">78</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect78">78</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="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>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect111">111</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect120">120</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect123">123</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect125">125</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect127">127</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect202">202</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect208">208</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Counterspell<ch.emdash/>upon</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Counterspell</spell> upon</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>.</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="sect222">222</a>) Replaced <quote>Telegnosis and</quote> with <quote>Telegnosis, and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect227">227</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</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>.</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>.</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="sect259">259</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai 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="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="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="sect326">326</a>) Replaced <quote>Brotherhood spell<ch.emdash/>Net<ch.emdash/>and</quote> with <quote>Brotherhood Spell <spell>Net</spell> and</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect329">329</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect330">330</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
<p>(<a idref="sect336">336</a>) Replaced <quote>Kai mastery</quote> with <quote>Kai Mastery</quote>.</p>
+ <p>(<a idref="sect343">343</a>) Replaced <quote>ribcage</quote> with <quote>rib cage</quote>.</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>VOYAGE OF THE MOONSTONE</quote> with <quote><cite>Voyage of the Moonstone</cite></quote>.</p>
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