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A sudden noise makes you spin around, half-crouched, your weapon ready to hand for your defence. At first you see nothing, then a faint shadow moving at the corner of your eye draws your attention to an alcove on the other side of the hall. Suddenly you hear Banedon's voice echoing faintly in your head. You cannot understand what he is saying but you sense that it is a warning. You glance over your shoulder and notice that he is pointing at the granite throne. To your horror you see that the throne's fanged mouth is opening wider and wider.

If you possess Kai-screen, turn to 184.

If you do not possess this Discipline, turn to 265.

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