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The base of the monolith is overgrown with weeds and wild flowers, indicating that it has stood here for some considerable time, yet its metallic surface bears no obvious signs of weathering. It is tipped with a transparent spike, which resembles a short glass spear. You can hear a faint humming sound when you place your ear to its mirror-smooth spire. The sound seems to originate somewhere deep below the ground.

If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Pathsmanship and have attained the Kai rank of Tutelary or more, turn to 283.

If you do not possess this skill, or have yet to reach this level of Kai training, turn to 6.

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