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Guided by instinct, you hurriedly retrieve the statuette from your Backpack and hold it high above your head. Instantly the flames subside and, as the terrible heat dissipates, you hear the voice boom out once more.

Very well, loyal acolyte, it says, in an almost condescending tone, you may pass.

With a hiss of escaping air, the solid, blue-green metal door slides open to reveal a dark tunnel leading away from the chamber. Eager to continue your search for your captive friend Banedon without further delay, you slip the statuette into your Backpack and hurry through the archway into the darkness beyond.

Turn to 200.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.