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You catch a glimpse of Nolrim fighting his way through a mass of red-cloaked Drakkarim, his two-handed battle-axe bringing down three of them in as many blows. He cuts a path to your side and points with his bloodstained axe to a creature hovering high above the Skyrider.

You recognize it to be a Zlanbeast, creature rather like a Kraan but far larger than its leathery subspecies. Upon its back sits a red-robed Vordak, a staff of black iron in its skeletal hand. There is a flash, and a stream of liquid blue flame pours from its tip.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, turn to 258.

If you do not have the Special Item, turn to 348.

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