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You break open the two halves of your Kalte Firesphere and hold the flaming hemispheres high as you advance deeper into the vault. You gasp as you spot a hideous black-skinned creature perched on a rail near the ceiling. Dull, satanic eyes follow your every move, and its mouth opens and closes, shouting silent curses. Suddenly, it glides down from its perch and attacks.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, turn to 34.

If you do not possess this Special Item, turn to 85.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.