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You draw the sun-sword from its korlinium scabbard and instantly the blade is caressed by cool, golden flames. The Drakkar leader freezes in his tracks, his eyes bulging fit to burst as he stares with awe at the magical Sommerswerd.

'Naog!' he breathes, incredulously. 'Gadajok-shezag! Aki-amaz! Okak naog gaj!' He hesitates, then begins to retreat towards the rail. At this moment the first of his troops clamber on to the deck. Fearful of the consequences should he be branded a coward in their eyes, he shouts a battle-cry and commands them to attack.

'Shez dot got!' they scream, and come thundering towards you with murder blazing in their cruel, inhuman eyes.

If you wish to evade their attack, turn to 274.

If you decide to stand your ground and receive their attack, turn to 39.

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