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You summon forth the words of the Brotherhood spell Lightning Hand and extend your right arm towards the portal. A tingling sensation runs all the way from your shoulder to the tip of your index finger, culminating in a crackling arc of electrical power that bridges the gap between your hand and the portal's lock.

The charge slams into the lock, splintering its stone surround and utterly destroying its ancient mechanism. Confidently you move forward and place your shoulder to the portal. One hard push is all that is needed to break the seal of dirt, and slowly it creaks open.

Turn to 11.

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