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You leap from the stern deck and land near the foot of the stairs. Water is pouring into the Intrepid at a terrific rate, causing her to list heavily to starboard.

'Abandon ship!' cries Davan, his strong voice carrying above the clangour of striking swords and dying men. As he rushes past you--followed closely by two Kirlundins--he urges you to save yourself before the ship goes down. To stay would be suicidal, and you quickly to follow his lead.

Turn to 110.

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