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To Drakkar curses you with his dying breath, his cry fading as he falls from the platform. You rush to aid your wounded countryman, but the battle is not yet over. A Kraan-rider is swooping towards you, a crossbow levelled at your head; he fires and the bolt shoots towards your face. Then a shrill, metallic whine rings in your ears as the bolt miraculously ricochets away, deflected by an invisible shield.

If you possess a Crystal Star Pendant, turn to 399.17

If you do not have this Special Item, turn to 294.

[17] Turn to Section 399 if you have ever received the Crystal Star Pendant, regardless of whether or not you possess it now.

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