to the Singing City and steal the Threnogem from them. It is a stone, said to emit music and control the emotions of all who hear its melody. The Elessin have put it to evil use; we merely wish to explore its powers. You will be helping the enslaved and furthering our search for knowledge. Please will you help us, Grey Star?’
If you wish to help Spittlethrift and the Academicians, turn to 210 .
If you feel you must refuse, turn to 282 .
If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, turn to 299 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
251
The Chaos-birds circle overhead and Tanith chants over the Key as the birds form up to attack. As they hurtle towards you, the giant wolf that Tanith summons rears up to meet them, but it is not sufficiently strong to resist the charge of all the evil birds.
Turn to 83 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
253
Concentrating even harder, your temples throb with the effort of sustaining the trance state as you think through your adventures with Tanith in the lands of the Shadakine Empire. When, finally, you reach the confrontation with the shadow demon, the Kleasá, at the campfire south of Suhn, Tanith begins to murmur in choked sobs, ‘Could it be? Is it really you?’
If you wish to expend a further WILLPOWER point to continue your spell, turn to 276 .
If you wish to give up, turn to 265 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
255
‘Looking for me?’ asks a contemptuous voice. You look up and see a hooded figure dressed in black, carrying a long, black staff. Slowly the hood is pulled away to reveal your own face staring back at you. ‘Greetings, brother,’ your own voice laughs, coldly. ‘We meet at last.’
Turn to 291 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
256
The stairway is directly in front of you, the entrance behind, and the smaller door to your left. Having decided that you wish to head for the stairs, you must now choose your route.
If you wish to walk to the flagstone in the centre of the room that bears one sword, turn to 311 .
If you wish to step onto the flagstone bearing two swords directly in front of you, turn to 40 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
258
Without hesitation you turn back down the stairs. You hear the soft, leathery flap of the lizard's feet as it pursues you. ‘Quickly,’ Tanith gasps. ‘It's right behind us.’
If you wish to turn and attack the beast, turn to 308 .
If you wish to run to the room of mirrors, turn to 321 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
259
You explain your quest in detail; you tell of the Academicians who hold Tanith in the Crystal Tower, and of your need to give them the Threnogem. Patiently the Guardian listens to your story without interruption, nodding occasionally. When you have finished, the Guardian tells you the true nature of the Threnogem and of the strange statue in which it rests.
Turn to 245 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
260
You are soon discovered. Laughing musically, the Elessin pull aside the branches and undergrowth that hide you. Feeling rather foolish, you allow yourself to be led out of the grove. The Elessin also discover your Ethetron. They chatter, excitedly, pointing at both the flying machine and the sky as they speak. You soon realize that they wish you to go to the Singing City with them.
If you wish to go with the Elessin, turn to 45 .
If you wish to refuse, turn to 66 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
261
At the cost of 2 WILLPOWER points, you throw down the door with a sheet of magical fire. As the door falls from its hinges and crashes to the ground, a narrow flight of stairs is revealed.
If you wish to step forward, turn to 125 .
If you wish to go back to the large stairway, turn to 239 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
262
To your surprise, the palace appears deserted. Perhaps it
If you wish to help Spittlethrift and the Academicians, turn to 210 .
If you feel you must refuse, turn to 282 .
If you have the Magical Power of Prophecy and wish to use it, turn to 299 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
251
The Chaos-birds circle overhead and Tanith chants over the Key as the birds form up to attack. As they hurtle towards you, the giant wolf that Tanith summons rears up to meet them, but it is not sufficiently strong to resist the charge of all the evil birds.
Turn to 83 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
253
Concentrating even harder, your temples throb with the effort of sustaining the trance state as you think through your adventures with Tanith in the lands of the Shadakine Empire. When, finally, you reach the confrontation with the shadow demon, the Kleasá, at the campfire south of Suhn, Tanith begins to murmur in choked sobs, ‘Could it be? Is it really you?’
If you wish to expend a further WILLPOWER point to continue your spell, turn to 276 .
If you wish to give up, turn to 265 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
255
‘Looking for me?’ asks a contemptuous voice. You look up and see a hooded figure dressed in black, carrying a long, black staff. Slowly the hood is pulled away to reveal your own face staring back at you. ‘Greetings, brother,’ your own voice laughs, coldly. ‘We meet at last.’
Turn to 291 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
256
The stairway is directly in front of you, the entrance behind, and the smaller door to your left. Having decided that you wish to head for the stairs, you must now choose your route.
If you wish to walk to the flagstone in the centre of the room that bears one sword, turn to 311 .
If you wish to step onto the flagstone bearing two swords directly in front of you, turn to 40 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
258
Without hesitation you turn back down the stairs. You hear the soft, leathery flap of the lizard's feet as it pursues you. ‘Quickly,’ Tanith gasps. ‘It's right behind us.’
If you wish to turn and attack the beast, turn to 308 .
If you wish to run to the room of mirrors, turn to 321 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
259
You explain your quest in detail; you tell of the Academicians who hold Tanith in the Crystal Tower, and of your need to give them the Threnogem. Patiently the Guardian listens to your story without interruption, nodding occasionally. When you have finished, the Guardian tells you the true nature of the Threnogem and of the strange statue in which it rests.
Turn to 245 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
260
You are soon discovered. Laughing musically, the Elessin pull aside the branches and undergrowth that hide you. Feeling rather foolish, you allow yourself to be led out of the grove. The Elessin also discover your Ethetron. They chatter, excitedly, pointing at both the flying machine and the sky as they speak. You soon realize that they wish you to go to the Singing City with them.
If you wish to go with the Elessin, turn to 45 .
If you wish to refuse, turn to 66 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
261
At the cost of 2 WILLPOWER points, you throw down the door with a sheet of magical fire. As the door falls from its hinges and crashes to the ground, a narrow flight of stairs is revealed.
If you wish to step forward, turn to 125 .
If you wish to go back to the large stairway, turn to 239 .
Beyond the Nightmare Gate
by Joe Dever and Ian Page
262
To your surprise, the palace appears deserted. Perhaps it
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