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When you fail to answer, the burly sergeant strides forward and repeats his command impatiently. You meet his cold stare and project a surge of psychic energy directly into his brain. He begins to shiver, his cruel eyes widening as your attack erodes his ability to concentrate. You will him to allow you to pass, and mechanically he turns around to face his troops. 'Agna tok!' he says. 'Dok lug shad.'

As the armoured soldiers stand aside, you ride quickly through the gate and along a shadowy street that leads down to the quay. At the end of the street is a sign that indicates the way to the two main areas of Argazad: the ironclad harbour and the supply depot.

If you wish to investigate the harbour, turn to 295.

If you wish to investigate the supply depot, turn to 328.

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