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You slam your hand down on the Fireseed. There is a loud crack as it explodes, spreading a sheet of flame across the ground. The creature shrivels and drops from your wrist, its body a charred pulp.

Hurriedly you pluck the needle-like spines from the palm of your hand, and gradually the feeling returns. Unfortunately, with the feeling comes a terrible pain (lose 2 ENDURANCE points).

If you wish to bathe your hand in the pool of clear water, turn to 315.

If you choose to nurse your hand while you wait for Paido to complete his readings, turn to 177.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Gary Chalk.