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With terrifying ease the Demonlord throws open the stone door, which splits asunder as it slams against the temple wall. You release your arrow and send it burrowing deep into the creature's chest. The Demonlord laughs mockingly and plucks the shaft from his body as if it were no more of an irritation than a tiny splinter. No blood oozes from the wound and the puncture seals itself quickly to leave no mark on the creamy skin of the supernatural creature.

'Surrender yourself, mortal!' he commands. 'And I shall spare you the agonies of death.'

If you possess the Sommerswerd, turn to 286.

If you do not possess this Special Item, turn to 333.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.