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You reach the vault, only to discover that the door is split wide open and the walls are crawling with a swarm of loathsome, rat-like abominations. They squeal and gnash their sharp teeth furiously as they latch on to your scent.

If you possess a Fireseed and wish to throw it, turn to 2.

If you decide to run back to the Grand Sepulchre and attack the three creatures that block the entrance, turn to 298.

If you wish to draw a hand weapon and fight these rat-like horrors, turn to 187.

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