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You unsheathe your magnificent sword and assail the door. A bright shower of sparks illuminates the room as each blow of the Sommerswerd bites into the ancient stone. The blade glows a fiery gold as you strike the door time and time again. The Sommerswerd will eventually destroy the door, but it may take many hours to cut a hole large enough for you to escape.

If you wish to continue beating the door with the Sommerswerd, turn to 294.

If you wish to give up, you can leave by the previously concealed northern passage, and turn to 145.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.