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The harrowing howls of your pursuers are growing louder with each passing second. The ghastliness of the sound makes you shiver involuntarily and ruins your aim. The arrow misses the guard and shatters against the wall of the tower, its steel tip drawing sparks, which causes the creature to give a yell of shocked surprise. Fearful that his cry will alert those who are following you, you shoulder your bow hurriedly and draw a hand weapon. Then you sprint towards the startled guard, grimly determined to finish him before he raises the alarm.

If you possess the Sommerswerd and wish to use it to slay this creature, turn to 208.

If you do not possess this Special Item, or do not wish to use it, turn to 15.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.