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You see a dank dungeon cell and a prisoner sitting cross-legged on the cold stone floor. His dark skin is covered with tiny scars and his plaited flaxen hair is matted with grime and dried blood. Wearily he raises his head and his sharp cat-like eyes glint in the torchlight. At once you recognize his distinctive features: he is a Vakeros, a native warrior-magician of Dessi.

You step back to examine the lock and notice that the key to this cell is hanging on a hook beside the door.

If you wish to open the cell and release the prisoner, turn to 269.

If you decide to ignore him and continue, turn to 189.

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