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You land with a thick splash in the muddy shallows at the water's edge and, seconds later, a voice echoes from the far side of the lake. It is the rasping voice of a Cener Druid, commanding his Vazhag minions to rush forward and prevent you from escaping. You hear clawed feet scrabbling on the bridge timbers, then you catch sight of four of these vile rat-men as they come racing across the bridge, with swords and spears clasped in their hairy paws.

If you possess a Bow and at least one Arrow, turn to 225.

If you do not, turn to 74.

Text copyright © 1990 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1990 Brian Williams.