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Quickly you crouch down and take cover beside the staircase, hidden from view by the shadows and your Kai camouflage skills. Within seconds the Vazhag appear, but they are not alone. They are being led by a frog-like Tzarg which they have tethered on a chain. The Tzarg has its face pressed close to the steps and it is snuffling and snorting like a bloodhound as it tries to locate your scent.

If you possess Grand Mastery of Assimilance, turn to 154.

If you possess Animal Mastery and wish to use it, turn to 207.

If you have neither of these Grand Master Disciplines, turn to 36.

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