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On the far side of the small tower, the ledge passes directly beneath a line of windows set high in the north wall. The sandstone blocks have been severely eroded by the strong ocean winds, creating many cracks and hollows which make climbing easy. To your delight, you also discover that the iron window grilles have yet to be locked on this side of the palace.

You drop to the floor of a corridor that heads off to the west. A wide staircase leads to a network of passages set with alcoves. Each alcove contains a bust or tapestry depicting past Zakhans and Vassagonian victories in long-forgotten wars.

If you have the Kai Discipline of Sixth Sense, turn to 105.

If you do not possess this skill, turn to 158.

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