hurtling through the crypt door and cracks your forearm. Numbed by the unexpected force of its impact, you drop your Kai Weapon and cradle your aching limb to your chest. Seconds later, a group of swarthy-faced tomb robbers come running up the crypt steps and barge you aside. You grapple with one of them and wrest a dagger from his hand, but in the blink of an eye he draws another from his boot and attempts to stab you through the heart.
Tomb Robber: COMBAT SKILL 30 ENDURANCE 35
You must fight this combat without your Kai Weapon.
If you win this combat, turn to 139 .
173
As the Bhanarian officer crumples at your feet, you kick him aside and spin around to confront Autarch Sejanoz. To your horror, you see that he is holding young Prince Kamada. Bravely, Princess Mitzu attempts to wrest her son from the tyrant's grasp, but she is sent crashing to the floor with one swipe of his cadaverous hand.
With a cruel laugh Autarch Sejanoz bids you farewell and turns to make his escape along an adjoining tunnel, the young Kamada held captive under his arm.
‘Save him!’ pleads Mitzu. ‘Please save my son!’
If you wish to chase after the Autarch, turn to 208 .
If you wish to attempt to stop him with a Bow, turn to 65 .
174
You swiftly draw an Arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the attacking creature. The shaft penetrates the beast's rib cage, slowing it but not deterring it from pressing home its ferocious assault. However, the trooper is now able to recover his senses and defend himself as this determined creature pursues its attack.
Hurriedly you dismount and unsheathe your Kai Weapon. You turn only just in time to counter a strike by the other two creatures that are leaping towards you and Sergeant Yeng.
Chagarashi: COMBAT SKILL 44 ENDURANCE 40
You may add 1 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this combat as Sergeant Yeng is fighting the same enemy.
If you win the combat, turn to 295 .
175
You shape your mouth in readiness to utter the Old Kingdom power-word Gloar! and project its concussive energy at the chest of the nearest creature. The force of its impact knocks the heavy beast to the ground. The sight of its mate falling injured infuriates the other creature, and prompts it to launch a fearsome attack.
Turn to 164 .
176
You note teeth marks around the head and shoulders of the toy soldier, and you ask the Princess if Kamada is in the habit of chewing this wooden plaything.
‘I don't know,’ she replies. ‘He's only had it a day. He was given it as a present while we were in Rakholi.’
‘Who gave him this toy?’ you ask.
‘I did,’ says a voice from behind you.
Turn to 196 .
177
A third bolt of energy rips into the nearby wall, showering you with shards of rock. One splinter gashes your neck, and another penetrates your boot leather and lodges in your left foot: lose 2 ENDURANCE points.
To continue, turn to 100 .
179
You use the Brotherhood Spell Lightning Hand to set the tent ablaze. As the fire spreads, it fills the command post with clouds of dense grey smoke. Before very long the Bhanarian commander and his four bodyguards come staggering out into the open, gasping for breath, and at this moment you lead the attack with your stirring battle-cry: ‘For Sommerlund and the Kai!’
Illustration XII —The Bhanarians stagger from their burning command tent.
Bhanarian Cavalry Command: COMBAT SKILL 48 ENDURANCE 50
You may add 3 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this combat, for you have three Chai troopers fighting by your side.
If you win the combat, turn to 150 .
180
You sprint away from the exploding geyser and reach an area of dry ground, but the scalding water that showered you leaves your exposed flesh swollen and blistered: lose 5 ENDURANCE points.
You are only just recovering from your injuries when you are distracted by the sound of a fearful scream.
Turn to 44 .
182
Once Yeng and his men have departed, you join Captain Chan at
Tomb Robber: COMBAT SKILL 30 ENDURANCE 35
You must fight this combat without your Kai Weapon.
If you win this combat, turn to 139 .
173
As the Bhanarian officer crumples at your feet, you kick him aside and spin around to confront Autarch Sejanoz. To your horror, you see that he is holding young Prince Kamada. Bravely, Princess Mitzu attempts to wrest her son from the tyrant's grasp, but she is sent crashing to the floor with one swipe of his cadaverous hand.
With a cruel laugh Autarch Sejanoz bids you farewell and turns to make his escape along an adjoining tunnel, the young Kamada held captive under his arm.
‘Save him!’ pleads Mitzu. ‘Please save my son!’
If you wish to chase after the Autarch, turn to 208 .
If you wish to attempt to stop him with a Bow, turn to 65 .
174
You swiftly draw an Arrow to your Bow and let it fly towards the attacking creature. The shaft penetrates the beast's rib cage, slowing it but not deterring it from pressing home its ferocious assault. However, the trooper is now able to recover his senses and defend himself as this determined creature pursues its attack.
Hurriedly you dismount and unsheathe your Kai Weapon. You turn only just in time to counter a strike by the other two creatures that are leaping towards you and Sergeant Yeng.
Chagarashi: COMBAT SKILL 44 ENDURANCE 40
You may add 1 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this combat as Sergeant Yeng is fighting the same enemy.
If you win the combat, turn to 295 .
175
You shape your mouth in readiness to utter the Old Kingdom power-word Gloar! and project its concussive energy at the chest of the nearest creature. The force of its impact knocks the heavy beast to the ground. The sight of its mate falling injured infuriates the other creature, and prompts it to launch a fearsome attack.
Turn to 164 .
176
You note teeth marks around the head and shoulders of the toy soldier, and you ask the Princess if Kamada is in the habit of chewing this wooden plaything.
‘I don't know,’ she replies. ‘He's only had it a day. He was given it as a present while we were in Rakholi.’
‘Who gave him this toy?’ you ask.
‘I did,’ says a voice from behind you.
Turn to 196 .
177
A third bolt of energy rips into the nearby wall, showering you with shards of rock. One splinter gashes your neck, and another penetrates your boot leather and lodges in your left foot: lose 2 ENDURANCE points.
To continue, turn to 100 .
179
You use the Brotherhood Spell Lightning Hand to set the tent ablaze. As the fire spreads, it fills the command post with clouds of dense grey smoke. Before very long the Bhanarian commander and his four bodyguards come staggering out into the open, gasping for breath, and at this moment you lead the attack with your stirring battle-cry: ‘For Sommerlund and the Kai!’
Illustration XII —The Bhanarians stagger from their burning command tent.
Bhanarian Cavalry Command: COMBAT SKILL 48 ENDURANCE 50
You may add 3 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this combat, for you have three Chai troopers fighting by your side.
If you win the combat, turn to 150 .
180
You sprint away from the exploding geyser and reach an area of dry ground, but the scalding water that showered you leaves your exposed flesh swollen and blistered: lose 5 ENDURANCE points.
You are only just recovering from your injuries when you are distracted by the sound of a fearful scream.
Turn to 44 .
182
Once Yeng and his men have departed, you join Captain Chan at
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