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You focus upon your left forearm and utter the Elder spell-word which calls into existence an invisible shield. Instantly there is a sizzling splash of blue-white sparks as the bolt of crackling energy collides with your magical defence.

However, your preparation of the battle spell was hurried and incomplete. The shield is shattered by the force of impact and the bolt bursts through to lance deep into your chest: lose 6 ENDURANCE points.

If you survive this wounding, turn to 135.

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