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Long, curved talons extend from his hairless paws and with terrifying ease he throws open the stone door, which splits asunder as it slams against the temple wall.

'Surrender yourself, mortal!' he commands, his eyes glowing with a supernatural fire. '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.