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You clamber out of the derelict hut and run towards a narrow gap in the trees. A thorny corridor lies beyond it, leading away into darkness. With the fanatical shrieks of the Vazhag echoing in your ears, you muster your courage and leap into the gap.

If you possess the Grand Master Discipline of Assimilance, turn to 190.

If you do not possess this ability, turn to 315.

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