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At your approach the monks step back from the grave and draw themselves into a line. Their hooded heads stay bowed and their hands remain hidden inside the generous folds of their robes. You ask the name of the unfortunate deceased, but the echo of your voice and the constant drip of the steady rain is your only answer.

All at once, as if in response to a silent signal, the monks throw back their hoods to reveal ghastly, fleshless faces. 'By the gods!' gasps Paido. They emit a hideous shriek, panicking the horses. As you fight to control your frightened animal, the skeletal monks spring forward to attack.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, turn to 8.

If you do not have this Special Item, turn to 101.

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