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The brief moments that pass before the first of the Shadakine spots you feel like an eternity. Instantly he throws himself to the ground and rolls behind a rock at the edge of the lake. He shouts to his comrades and the tall rushes shiver and sway as the warriors approach.

You hear a sharp command and, immediately afterwards, a dozen crossbow bolts whistle through the air only to be deflected by your Shield of Sorcery. All falls strangely silent. Suddenly, a second volley of quarrels shoots towards you, only to be deflected in the same way. This time, however, you feel your Shield weaken.

If you wish to expend more WILLPOWER points to strengthen your Shield of Sorcery, turn to 68.

If you wish to leave it at the same strength, turn to 95.

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