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The purple-robed creatures rise, shrieking, from their table, their long fingers pointing accusingly at you. In an instant, the corridor beyond is filled with the harsh clang of an alarm bell. Black-clad armoured guards, like those you encountered earlier, appear at the archway, their weapons drawn and their visors closed for combat. They take one look at you and hurl themselves forward in a frenzied attack.

If you have a bow and wish to use it, turn to 50.

If you decide to defend yourself with a hand weapon, turn to 316.

Text copyright © 1986 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Gary Chalk.