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With an almighty blow, you cleave the skull of the Quoku in two. It emits a chilling shriek and falls back, writhing and twitching for a few seconds before finally expiring. But it is a hollow victory, for the lifeless body falls on to Shan's prone form.

If you wish to move the corpse of the Quoku, turn to 317.

If you would rather continue your journey, skirting around the perilous ravine, turn to 335.

Concept copyright © 1985 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1985 Ian Page.