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With surprising grace, the Zlanbeast glides smoothly to a halt atop the building. The air wafting from the estuary reeks of iron and soot, and, as you jump down from the saddle, you discover that the roof is covered with a layer of grey dust several inches thick.

The screech of a rusty hinge alerts you to an opening trapdoor. The grey and ugly face of an angry Giak soldier appears. He clambers on to the roof and begins shouting at you, demanding that you explain how you came to be in possession of a Zlanbeast, a creature used only by the Darklords and their undead lieutenants.

If you have any Kika, 10 and wish to offer them to the Giak as a bribe, in return for his help in finding the Slavemaster, turn to 108.

If you wish to ignore his threats and demand that he take you to the Slavemaster, turn to 281.

[10] Crowns or Lune may not be used in lieu of Kika in this instance.

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