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‘What's yours?’ You tell her your name, still stunned at her apparent coldness.
    ‘I am learning the ways of witchcraft in the service of Mother Magri,’ she continues. ‘She says you're a wizard; is that true?’
    ‘Of course,’ you reply, a little boastfully. For some reason, you wish to impress this beautiful, young girl with wild, unkempt hair — all ragged and black — and penetrating, green eyes.
    ‘That is very bad. Mother Magri will have you tortured as an enemy of the Wytch-king. She will take you to the Darkling Room.’
    ‘Then I must escape,’ you blurt out. ‘Can you help me?’
    ‘I've often dreamed of leaving here,’ she says wistfully. ‘Perhaps you could take me with you?’
    ‘Yes … yes,’ you say, willing her to aid you. She pauses, a blank expression on her face. ‘But it would take more than a boy and a fat man to do that,’ she snaps angrily, suddenly breaking into peals of girlish laughter. And she flounces away wearing a smug expression, and leaving you with your hopes shattered.
    ‘She must have come to taunt us,’ says Shan. ‘Such spiteful people these Shadakine!’ You finish your food and try to conceive a plan that will gain your freedom.
    If you wish to try to sleep in order to build up your strength, turn to 201 .
    If you do not wish to sleep, turn to 144 .

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by Ian Page and Joe Dever
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    A quick search of the body reveals the Gaoler's Keys (a Special Item which you carry in your hand) and 3 Nobles. You may keep these items and also his Dagger if you wish. Remember to mark them on your Action Chart .
    There is no other exit from this room and you head back towards the other stairway.
    Turn to 137 .

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by Ian Page and Joe Dever
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    For three days you trace a path along the Suhni River as it winds through the heart of the forest. You carry no provisions, but Tanith is able to provide food for you all. She displays an uncanny control over animals, calling to the mesmerized creatures in a strange language and then coolly wringing their necks.
    On your journey, you manage to avoid the frequent Shadakine patrols that dog your path, and as you are not required to use any magic, you may restore 2 WILLPOWER and 4 ENDURANCE points to your current totals.
    You discover clumps of the Laumspur herb growing along the river and decide to pick some of it. If you have the Magical Power of Alchemy, you may store it in your Herb Pouch. Remember to mark the Laumspur on your Action Chart . Swallowing it will regain 4 ENDURANCE points. If you do not have the Power of Alchemy, you must swallow the Laumspur while it is fresh to regain 4 ENDURANCE points and may not store it.
    As you are picking the Laumspur, three Shadakine warriors burst out of the forest. You have been ambushed.
    Turn to 117 .

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by Ian Page and Joe Dever
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    Moving under cover of the forest's edge, Shan leads the way along a worn path. Unexpectedly, he stops, head tilted to one side, listening intently. ‘What is it?’ you whisper.
    ‘I heard a shout, ahead of us. Listen!’ In the distance, you can hear angry voices and the ring of steel against steel. Cautiously, you creep forward and peer through the dense undergrowth.
    Illustration IV —The knights are defending a heavily laden wagon.
    Six armoured knights, clad in blue and red robes, are battling with twenty Shadakine warriors. The knights are defending a heavily laden wagon that stands in the middle of a wide stone bridge. Perched on the wagon sits an unarmed man, richly clothed, looking fearfully upon the battle. He and his knights are outnumbered. Though skilled swordsmen, as the many Shadakine dead attest, they are hard-pressed and have little chance of holding the bridge.
    ‘They don't stand a chance,’ you murmur.
    ‘But these are no ordinary soldiers,’ replies Shan. ‘Look at the design on their shields — a mountain crowned with two stars. They bear the Royal Arms of Durenor. These are