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The Sergeant crashes lifelessly to the deck and, for a few moments, the troops that were fighting by his side stare down at his body in shocked disbelief. For six years he had led them to glory--his battle-skills and cunning ensuring their survival--and now he lies dead, killed by a Sommlending. Taking advantage of their stunned state, you cleave a path up the staircase and force your way towards the helm. You are within ten feet of the ship's wheel when Davan screams a warning: 'Archer above you!'

You glance up into the rigging and a cold spike of fear stabs your heart when you glimpse the gloating face of a Drakkar marine. With one hand he holds a bow and with the other he draws back an arrow to his chin. He mouths a curse and lets fly the deadly shaft.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery add 2 to the number you have picked. If you have completed the Lore-circle of the Spirit, add 3 to the number.

If your total is now 0-3, turn to 122.

If it is 4-7, turn to 53.

If it is 8 or more, turn to 321.

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