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Bravely, Samu charges at the Deathgaunt, launching a flurry of strokes at it with his broadsword. To your dismay, the blade passes through the body of the Deathgaunt, which remains completely unaffected. 'Grey Star,' the Deathgaunt says, in a soft echoing whisper. 'I have come for you.' It reaches out a transparent hand and lays it on your head. An icy chill rushes through your body and you are instantly drained of 8 ENDURANCE points.

If your current ENDURANCE total is now 10 or higher, turn to 232.

If your current ENDURANCE total has now fallen to 9 or lower, turn to 202.

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