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The heavy copper drum rolls from its wooden base and crashes down the tower stair, a thunderous boom echoing from the dark as it careers on a collision course with the enemy. The screams of horror are cut short as the drum hurtles through the ranks of the Drakkarim, crushing them into the hard stone steps.

Your quick action has scattered your pursuers, but victory turns sour when you discover that you are trapped; there are no other stairs from the platform. You have delayed the Drakkarim, but your reprieve is only temporary.

If you possess a Rope, you can attempt to climb down to the gardens below. Turn to 305.

If you do not possess a Rope, turn to 387.

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