Legendary Kingdoms

- Book One -
The Valley of Bones
Published by Spidermind Games Ltd

ISBN: 978-1-9160704-0-0

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Author & Game Design Oliver Hulme

Producer Jon Lunn
Book Design Bruce Kennedy
Editor Janet Horwood
Lead Illustrator Robin Smith
Cover Artist Claudio Pilia
Valley of Bones Map Jamie Noble Frier

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To Em-kins, who first freed the Valley, all those years ago.

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 Legendary Kingdoms
Adventure Book Series

- Book One -
The Valley of Bones
Danger and adventure in a barbarian land of blood and sand

- Book Two -
Crown and Tower
House Dayne struggles against its ancestral enemies
in the medieval county of Longport Bay

- Book Three -
Pirates of the Splintered Isles
Adventure on the open sea, thwarting buccaneers
and exploring mysterious islands

- Book Four -
The Gilded Throne
Politics and power in the corrupt duchy of Pendrilor

- Book Five -
The Savage Lands
Explore the ruins of the greatest civilisation the world had ever seen,
but be careful not to awake the beast that destroyed it

- Book Six -
Drakehallow
The gaunt, smoking cities of Drakehallow have at last
opened their doors to visitors. Watch your step...
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A3 A13 A23 A33 A43 A53 A63 A73 A83 A93
A4 A14 A24 A34 A44 A54 A64 A74 A84 A94
A5 A15 A25 A35 A45 A55 A65 A75 A85 A95
A6 A16 A26 A36 A46 A56 A66 A76 A86 A96
A7 A17 A27 A37 A47 A57 A67 A77 A87 A97
A8 A18 A28 A38 A48 A58 A68 A78 A88 A98
A9 A19 A29 A39 A49 A59 A69 A79 A89 A99
A10 A20 A30 A40 A50 A60 A70 A80 A90 A100

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Ship Name Fighting Health Cargo Units Location Cargo

Your Armies The Battlefield

Unit Strength Morale Garrison The Enemy
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Left Flank Support Centre Support Right Flank Support

Mission Notes
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THE ADVENTURE BEGINS... Things you will need

W elcome to Legendary Kingdoms, a fantasy
adventure gamebook where you take
a party of adventurers into a dangerous and
adventure-filled land. Early in your career you
will simply attempt to survive in a world of peril,
but as you become more famous and powerful
your actions will determine the fates of empires.
Before you start, grab yourself a pencil and an
eraser. You will need these to make notes about
your characters’ skills and any treasures you find.
In addition, you will need a set of normal, six-sided
dice. Try to grab as many dice as you can; you will
probably want at least six.

Legendary Kingdoms is a series of books, with Your Party

each book covering a different area of the world.
You must select a group of four adventurers to explore
You keep the same party of adventurers throughout,
the Legendary Kingdoms. These adventurers are called
improving in skill and power, discovering new
party members, and each has their own backstory and
lands and curious civilisations. At any time you
set of abilities. You can select any four party members,
can leave one book and go to another by simply
but it is wise to have a balance of different skills in your
travelling off the edge of the map (or flying, sailing,
party. If you only select the fiercest fighters, you might
magically transporting yourself, or any number of
struggle when it comes to sneaking around or charming
other astonishing ways). Your party members all
people. Once you have selected your party members,
have their own stories to tell, including romances,
you should note down their skills and abilities on the
settling old scores and quests for enlightenment.
adventure sheet provided at the back of this book.
You can play these books any way you choose; as simple
You can also download a copy of this sheet from
travellers, exploring strange ruins and wonderful cities,
www.legendarykingdoms.co.uk
as revolutionaries, determined to overthrow tyranny,
or as crusaders against a dark and lurking threat.

Before beginning your game you must select a party
of adventurers and learn a few rules about skill
checks and combat. After that, turn to reference 1 to
begin your adventures. Good luck, and may St Elias
watch over you.
Lord Ti’Quon and Amelia Pass-Dayne can cast spells,
which makes up for their poor skill and health scores.
You can read the rules on spells a little later on.

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Sar Jessica Dayne
Fighting 5 Survival 2
Stealth 1 Charisma 4
Lore 3 Health 8
Sar Jessica Dayne is a first-born knight of Royce. Her
father, Baron Baldwin Dayne, is an ambitious contender
for the rulership of Longport Bay, an important county.
She is a powerful warrior, of impeccable noble blood,
but she has received little love or affection since the death
of her mother when Jessica was a girl. She is due to
inherit the barony in preference to her younger brother,
Ridley, but has clashed with her father in recent years,
putting her inheritance in doubt. Sar Jessica hopes to
become a rich and important woman in her own right
before confronting her father at Fosterly Castle.
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Lord Ti’quon
Fighting 1 Survival 1
Stealth 2 Charisma 2
Lore 5 Health 6
- Spellcaster -
Lord Ti’quon is a classically trained sorcerer from
Drakehallow. Thanks to his family’s wealth he has been
able to learn his craft in the halls of Animus Mast, the
premier academy for mages in the world. His knowledge
is vast, learnt from library stacks and obscure scrolls,
and his ambition is as great as his knowledge. Though
at the beginning of his journey in the arts of magic,
Ti’Quon shows great promise. He is handicapped,
somewhat, by a lack of empathy, although his rich and
regal voice make up for his curtness. If he can find
additional sums for more tutelage, he desires to return
to Animus Mast to unlock yet greater secrets of sorcery.
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Tasha
Fighting 3 Survival 3
Stealth 5 Charisma 3
Lore 1 Health 8
Tasha is a buccaneer from the Splintered Isles and is
little more than an outright thief. She is born to the
sails, and her family have lived on ships and in coastal
taverns for generations. Tasha has stolen and squandered
great fortunes in her time. Her extravagance and her
love of a pretty face has meant she has seldom held onto
money for long. Most recently she was ripped off by
her lover, Katherine of Middenmarch, a country girl
who was apprenticed to Tasha, before betraying her
mistress and selling her off to slavers. Getting even with
the bumptious pirate is foremost in Tasha’s mind.
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Amelia Pass-Dayne
Fighting 3 Survival 3
Stealth 2 Charisma 1
Lore 2 Health 6
- Spellcaster -
Amelia is the half-sister of Jessica and grew up with her
in Fosterly Castle. Her mother was a forester who took
Amelia away from the castle when it became obvious
that Baron Baldwin, her father, would take no interest
in the girl. Since maturity Amelia has lived in the
wild forests of the Savage Lands, learning earth magic
from the druids of that isolated place. Though slender,
she has become a rugged survivor, who can live off the
land and fight off wild beasts. Her magic is instinctive,
and much mocked by more scholarly wizards, but it is
no less potent for all that. Amelia dreams of becoming
a full-circle druid, but knows that she must learn
much before returning home to the Savage Lands.
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Akihiro of Chalice Brash

Fighting 4 Survival 5 Fighting 2 Survival 1
Stealth 3 Charisma 1 Stealth 4 Charisma 5
Lore 2 Health 8 Lore 3 Health 8

Akihiro is a brooding young man from the Valley of
Bones, who was banished from his city when he failed
in his training to become a Kensai, a sword-saint of
Chalice. A superb swordsman, Akihiro is his own
worst enemy. He tortures himself over his failure to
balance his mind and body. Since that time Akihiro
has become an adept survivor, able to find water in the
driest desert, and food in an empty wilderness. Though
he tells himself he has given up, he longs in his heart to
return to Chalice to attempt the tests again. Perhaps
it is time for Akihiro to emerge from the wilderness
and restore his own and his family’s honour?
Brash was born in Royce, in the duchy of Pendrilor.
He was a pot washer in Vasthall, the stately home of
Duchess Elenor Mauntell, but unwisely engaged in a love
triangle with her and King Frances Goldwell. Fleeing
before he could be hung, Brash has since lived on his wits,
travelling the world to escape the King’s agents. He can
talk his way out of almost anything, and his ability to
escape danger is second-to-none. One day, Brash will
need to sort out the mess he left behind in Vasthall, but
not until he has gained a little worldly experience.

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Skills
Every party member has five skills, that are used to get
them out of sticky situations.
Fighting determines your skill in personal combat,
as well as your physical strength.
Stealth helps you sneak around, hide from enemies,
or lose pursuers in a crowd.
Lore is your knowledge of arcane,
religious and historical facts.
Survival helps you forage in the wilderness,
navigate forests, climb mountains, etc.
Charisma is your ability to charm,
intimidate and persuade people you meet.
Usually the values of your skills don’t change very
much. However, you might sometimes be told to
improve or reduce your skills during your adventures.
There is no maximum skill score, but no skill can drop
below 0 for any reason.
Skill Checks
You will often be asked to make a skill check
when you want to accomplish something difficult.
An example of a skill check is printed below:
Sneak past the goblin (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 4
There are two types of skill check. Individual checks
mean that you must choose a single party member to
pass the check. Team checks allow you to choose two
party members to combine their skills to pass the check.
The skill check will tell you what skill is being used in
the Skill and DC (difficulty class) section of the check.
In this case you are using the Stealth skill to sneak past
the goblin.
To make a skill check, roll a number of dice equal to the
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skill being checked. For a team check you can combine
the skill dice from two characters. For every die that is
equal to or greater than the DC of the check you gain
one success.
Example: Tasha, Akihiro, Sar Jessica and Lord
Ti’Quon are trying to sneak past a goblin on guard
duty. They need to pass the ‘Sneak past the goblin’ skill
check. Since this is a team check, the player choses
the two best party members at Stealth – in this case it
will be Tasha (Stealth 5) and Akihiro (Stealth 3). The
player takes 8 dice and rolls them all. Because the DC
of this check is 4+, every result of 4 or more is a success.
The player rolls a 6, 5, 4, 3, 3, 2, 2 and 1.
Three of these dice have rolled 4 or more, so the team
get three successes.
In order to pass a skill check you need a certain number
of successes. In this skill check you need 4 successes to
pass it. The team in our example have failed and will
now have to face the consequences!
No matter how high your skill scores, you cannot roll
more than 20 dice for a skill check. If you have more
dice than this, you might consider using Skill Focus,
which you can find in the Advanced Rules at the back
of the book.
Health
Each party member has a number of Health points, which
determine how much damage they can take. This number
is likely to go up and down a lot during your adventures.
It is important to remember the maximum, unwounded
health of a party member, as your Health score cannot
rise above this number when you recover Health points
due to healing or resting. Sometimes, by completing a
particularly difficult adventure or task, you can increase a
party member’s Health score above this maximum value.
The book will tell you when this happens.
If a party member’s Health ever drops to 0, then they
are dead. There is no way back from death - the party
member is lost forever. Usually you can take any
equipment you wish from a dead party member, unless
the book specifically tells you otherwise.
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Combat
When a fight happens, your entire party works
together to defeat your foes. When you get into a fight
you will be presented with a list of opponents (enemies
you must defeat in combat).
The opponent list will look something like this:
Opponent Attack Def Health
Goblin 4 (5+) 4+ 6 attempt to reduce the Health damage they take in
Orc Bodyguard 6 (4+) 4+ 10
Your party always strikes first in combat. Choose a
party member to go first, then select an opponent from
the list to attack. Roll a number of dice equal to the
party member’s Fighting score. If the party member
has no weapon, reduce their Fighting score by 1.
To inf lict damage your dice rolls must equal
or exceed the Defence score of the opponent.
For each die that does this, you inflict 1 point of Health
damage. Any opponents reduced to 0 or fewer Health
points are defeated.
Example: Tasha (with a Fighting score of 3) wants to
attack a goblin with a Defence (Def) score of 4+. She
rolls three dice which come up as 2, 4 and 5. She scores
two hits, and the goblin loses two Health points.
Make an attack with each of your party members, in
any order you choose. If there are any opponents still
alive after your entire party have attacked, the enemy
will take a turn. An opponent’s Attack score is divided
into two. The first number is the number of dice they
roll, the second is the number they need on each of
those dice to score a hit.
Example: An orc warrior has an Attack value of 6 (4+).
This means the orc rolls six dice, each of which needs a
4 or more to score a hit.
Starting with the first opponent on the list, make an
attack with each opponent in order. If they score any
hits, decide which party member has been hit, and
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reduce their Health by that many points. Once all
the opponents have attacked, you may attack again
with all your party members. Keep doing this until
all opponents have been defeated or your whole party
has been killed.
Armour Saves
If your party members are wearing armour they can
combat. Roll a number of dice equal to that party
member’s Armour score, or equal to the amount of
damage they have taken, whichever is less. For every
4, 5 or 6 you score on your armour save you can reduce
the damage taken by 1 point.
Example 1: Sar Jessica is wearing leather armour
(Armour +1) and is carrying a shield (Armour +2),
giving her a total Armour score of 3. A hideous sand
lizard has just inflicted 4 points of Health damage on
her. She rolls a three dice Armour save and scores a 4,
5 and 4. She has deflected three points of damage and
only loses 1 Health point.
Example 2: Sar Jessica has just been hit again by
another sand lizard, but for just 2 points of damage.
She can only roll two armour dice, because you cannot
roll more dice than the amount of damage you have
just taken. She rolls a 1 and a 3. She fails both saves
and loses 2 Health points.
Opponents do not make Armour saves. Instead,
heavily armoured opponents have higher Health
scores to represent the fact that they can take more
damage.
You can only make Armour saves in combat.
If you take damage at any other time, such as from
starvation or being crushed by rocks during your
adventure, you cannot make Armour saves against
that damage.
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Casting Spells in Combat
Instead of making an attack, a party member can cast
a spell instead. The spell description will tell you what
happens when you do this.
Automatic Damage
Some enemies are so fierce that a portion of their
attacks are unstoppable. You will see this displayed in
bold like this:
Opponent Attack
Brimstone Dragon 7 (3+) +2 Auto
In this case, in addition to the Brimstone Dragon’s 7
attack dice, it also inflicts an extra 2 points of damage
automatically. You can make Armour saves against
this extra damage as normal.
Author’s Note:
Fortunately, in Book 1: The Valley of Bones, you
will not discover any monsters with this nasty
ability, but look out for them in other books!
Spells
Characters who can cast spells are called spellcasters.
Spellcasters store their spells in spell books, but can
only know a maximum of six spells at any given time.
When you begin the game, each of your spellcasters
can start with three spells, chosen from the starting
spells section, which you’ll find at the end of the rules
section, just before reference 1.
There are a number of different types of spell:
Adventure spells can be cast at any time except in
combat. These spells help you overcome hazards, beat
skill checks, or find secret areas.
Combat spells can only be cast in personal combat.
They usually harm or hinder your opponents,
or provide you with a useful bonus in combat.
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Mass Combat spells are rare, and can only be used when
armies clash against each other.
Sea Combat spells are also rare, and are used exclusively
during ship to ship combat.
Some spells cover more than one area. A spell that is
described as Adventure/Combat can be used both in
combat and while adventuring.
Charging and Draining spells
When you first discover or learn a spell it starts charged.
Charged spells are ready to be cast when the spellcaster
wishes. As soon as you cast a spell, it becomes drained
and cannot be cast again until you recharge it.
Every spell has a recharge cost in its description, which
covers the price of the special components you will
need to cast it. You can recharge a spell when resting
at most inns, and might find some places where you
can recharge a spell for free!
The text will tell you when you can recharge a spell.
It can get expensive to cast spells all the time, so only
use them when it’s urgent.
Discovering new spells
Spells can crop up in the strangest of places, so keep
an eye out for any opportunity to learn new ones. You
can hold a maximum of six spells in your spell book
at any given time. If your spell book is full and you
discover a new spell you really want, you can rub out
an old spell to make room for a new one. All new
spells you learn begin charged.
You cannot learn the same spell more than once in
your spell book. Your starting spellcaster cannot, for
example, learn three Ice Bolt spells!
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Equipment
Each of your party members can carry a maximum
of ten items of equipment. Items that you can take
during the adventure will be listed in bold. You can
pass items between your party members at any time,
except during combat or when you are making a skill
check.
Many items you find will give you one or more bonuses
to your skills, Health or Armour.
The bonus they give is listed in brackets after the
item, for example an iron shortsword (Fighting
+1) increases the Fighting skill of the party member
using it by 1 point. This bonus is applied only while
the party member is using the item. Rather than
adjust the skill score of the character it is better
to put the bonus in the ‘Modified’ column on the
adventure sheet. If Sar Jessica Dayne, with a Fighting
score of 5, used the iron shortsword (Fighting
+1), you would record the modification like this:
Attribute Skill Modified
Fighting 5 6
If Sar Jessica ever lost her iron shortsword, you can
then simply rub out the modified number rather than
her base skill score.
If a party member ever possesses more than one
item that gives a bonus to the same skill, only use
the highest modifier. If Sar Jessica owned a steel
longsword (Fighting +2), and an iron shortsword
(Fighting +1), she would only gain a +2 bonus to her
Fighting skill, not +3.
Some weapons are two-handed. These are marked
with an asterix (*) after their name, such as iron
greataxe (Fighting +2)*. You cannot use a shield and
a two-handed weapon at the same time.
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Armour bonuses
Armour works slightly differently.
You can get Armour bonuses from many different
items and they all add up together. For example, if
you were wearing chain armour (Armour +2) and a
shield (Armour +2), both would add together to give
you a maximum of 4 Armour dice. There are some
restrictions, however:
You cannot wear more than one suit of armour or one
robe at any given time. You will know a suit of armour
or a robe because it has the word ‘armour’ or ‘robe’ in
its name.
You can only use one shield.
Any other items that grant Armour bonuses, such as
magical rings or amulets, can be worn in any combination
and their Armour bonuses are added together.
Dropping Items
If you are carrying too many items and wish to make
room for more, you can simply rub out an item you
don’t want on your adventure sheet. However, this
means it is gone forever.
Money
Silver coins are the standard currency in Legendary
Kingdoms. You can carry any amount of money on
you at any given time. Silver is a lucky metal – if a
party member dies and their body cannot be found,
you can assume that, luckily, they weren’t carrying any
cash at their time of death. Only if the text specifically
tells you to lose your money, or you spend it, will you
lose silver coins.
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The Vault Romance

The Vault is a magical storehouse where your party Your party members are young and passionate, and it
can keep items of equipment and silver coins that is only natural that they might fall in love, either with
they want to keep safe, but not on their person. each other or people you meet in the game. When a
There are many ways to access The Vault. party member starts to feel some romantic affection
they will gain a ‘heart’. When this happens, note
The easiest is with the magic cabinet spell which down the name of the person your party member
grants you immediate access at a time of your is falling in love with, and draw a little heart next
choosing. Some buildings might also grant access to to it. The more hearts that person has next to their
The Vault as well. No matter where you access The name, the more attracted your party member is to
Vault from, the items you store in it will be the same. that person!
For example, if you put a magical ring into The Vault
in Drakehallow, you will find it there when you open
The Vault in the Valley of Bones. There is no limit Other Rules
to the items you can store in The Vault, although you
might have to write very, very small if you want to There are other rules in the game, such as what
store lots of things! to do when you buy a ship, or how to manage
armies. However, you can deal with that as you
play the game. To start with you must survive, find
some equipment and make a name for yourselves.
Codes You can worry about the clash of empires when you
To keep track of the events that happen in your have more than a few silver coins in your pocket.
adventure you will be asked to record Codes, such
a B12 or E13. When this happens just circle the
appropriate code on the back of your adventure sheet.
Don’t rub out a code unless the book tells you to do so.
Sometimes you will be asked if you have a certain
code or item. If you do, immediately turn to the
paragraph number indicated.
Occasionally you will be asked multiple times if you
have a certain code. When this happens, check each
code in the order in which you are asked, otherwise
you may turn to a paragraph that doesn’t make sense.

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Spell List for Starting Characters

Animal Speech (Adventure) Poison Stream (Combat)

You are able to communicate using
the secret language of animals.
The text will tell you when you can
cast this spell.
Recharge: 50 silver
Armour of Heaven (Combat)
Gain a +3 bonus to one party member’s Armour
which lasts until the end of this battle.
Recharge: 50 silver
Ice Bolt (Combat)
You conjure a great block of ice and hurl it at
your foe with magical strength.
Make an immediate attack with
a Fighting score of 8 against any opponent.
Recharge: 50 silver
A sickly green poison jets from your hands.
Make two immediate attacks with a Fighting score
of 5, against two different opponents.
Recharge: 50 silver
Unfailing Strike (Combat)
A pillar of energy sizzles into a single foe.
Choose an opponent to lose 3 Health.
Recharge: 50 silver
Wolf Spirit (Adventure)
You summon the spirit of the wolf to help
guide you from danger in the natural world.
Cast this spell when you fail a Survival check.
You gain an additional 3 automatic successes
for this check only.
Recharge: 75 silver

Magic Cabinet (Adventure)

You summon a magic cabinet made of purple wood. You can use this cabinet
to access The Vault, storing and/or taking out as many items as you wish.
When you have done this, the cabinet will
vanish, until summoned again.
Recharge: 100 silver

NOW, TURN TO
1
AND BEGIN YOUR ADVENTURE...

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1 3
You stir into consciousness. Heat and blazing sunlight...
the slow rumble of a wagon... heavy chains upon your
limbs. You groan, your mouth dry, your stomach empty.
As your eyes focus you can see your companions, fellow
survivors of the brutal pirate attack, crushed together
with you upon the f loor of a rolling wagon. You
remember little since then, except vowing to your new-
found friends that you would stick together, come what
may. You are relieved to see that they are still alive, but
where are you?
Gazing through the bars of the wagon, your eyes
focus on a blazing yellow-grey desert. To your left, filling
the sky, are the Stonewalls – a massive and impenetrable
mountain range that divides the barbarian kingdoms
of the south from the antique and mysterious lands of
Drakehallow. But which side of the range are you?
The answer becomes immediately apparent as you look
beyond the smelly dragonyaks which are ponderously
hauling your cage. A vast, crumbling city of minarets
and run-down adobe buildings fills your view. The sting
in the air and on your lips tells you all you need to know.
This is Saltdad, cruel throne of the tyrant Iron King, one
of half a dozen tin-pot dictators in the barbaric Valley
of Bones. You are far from civilised lands here…
Thin-faced slavers with spears rattle the sides of your
cage, barking at you to get down. You slump on your
hindquarters. For the moment there is nothing you can
do with you and your companions in chains. You swear
you will regain your freedom and start your lives anew.
But first, you must survive the horrors of slavery.
Turn to 631.
2
The orcs snarl as they see you, lurching to attack.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Orc 6 (4+) 4+ 8 “What kind of dangers will we face?” you ask.
2nd Orc 4 (4+) 3+ 9 “Most of the jungle beasts leave us alone... to be
If you win, turn to 478. You can flee at the start of
your round if you wish. If you do, the orcs will chase
you out of the dungeon. Turn to 515.
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The treasure chest contains 200 silver coins and a
bluestone. Take what you wish, and then record the
code A45. Not wishing to tarry longer, you depart the
chamber and return to the crossroads. Turn to 46.
4
You swoop Amelia up into your arms just before she
reaches the wine barrel. She shrieks in delight and
throws an arm around your neck.
“Is it my prinsh charming?” she slurs, nuzzling into
your chest.
“Well... if by prince you meant castle pot-washer,
then yes,” you smile, carrying her over to her quarters
in the palace.
“Tell me something,” says Amelia dreamily, between
snoozes, as you bear her through the palace. “Why are
you so charming to everyone except me?”
“Charming is another word for lying,” you say in a
rare moment of honesty. “I’d never lie to you, Amelia…”
Her snores cut off a potentially romantic moment.
Tucking her into bed you go to join the rest of your
companions. Note in Amelia’s notes box that she has gained
a heart for Brash. Brash also gains a heart for Amelia.
Now turn to 280.
5
You meet up with the lead scholar, Emlyn Pass-Ross,
who is already loading supplies onto the mules. She is
joined by three other young scholars who look fresh out
of university. They don’t look the type who could handle
themselves in a dangerous jungle.
“We’ll follow our established route into the jungle,
and then branch off south once we reach the checkpoint,”
says Emlyn. “We’ve discovered all sorts of interesting
plants, but so far surprisingly little that is edible.”
honest, the monkeys are the most dangerous things
you’ll find. They travel in huge packs. They’re intelligent,
thieving sorts. You should watch out for them.”
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Sir Lawrence emerges from his tent to kiss his
daughter goodbye and to wish you luck. Soon you have
emerged from the wooden gates of Lhasbreath and are
making your way towards the wall of trees that is the
Lhasbreath jungle. Within the canopy of the jungle it
is hot and humid. The ground is moist and seems to be
the nest of thousands of tiny, biting insects. It must have
rained recently, for the path ahead is flooded. Emlyn
curses. She intended to take that route through the
jungle to reach the checkpoint.
Follow the flooded path anyway (turn to 609)?
Take the expedition off the path and lead them
through the jungle (turn to 863)?
6 companions venturing elsewhere in the city now they
You have already attempted to find a silver idol in the
Caves of Uranu. If you were successful, you do not need
to look again. If you failed, you will not find another
here. Either way, turn to 346 and choose again.
7 “Thank you, Honnu,” you say, bowing your head.
If Sar Jessica Dayne or Akihiro is in the distraction team
they refuse to comply. Their sense of personal honour
is too strict to attempt such a strategy. Turn to 169 and
choose again. Otherwise, read on.
The guards have been looking at you with hungry eyes
recently. You sidle up to the gate-house guards, suggesting
all sorts of pleasures could await them in exchange for a
few paltry rations. Only party members assigned to the
distraction team can contribute to this check.
Seduce the Guards (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (3+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 364. If you fail, turn to 588.
8 Akihiro. I shall see you soon.”
You cast your eye over the book. It seems to detail
instructions about how to prepare skeletons for animation
and control. If you have the code A75, turn to 845.
If not, read on.
It looks like the hard work has been done for you.
Four skeletons have been laid out and prepared in exactly
the right way for animation. The book claims you will
even be able to have the skeletons fight for you, though
they lack the wit for more complex tasks.
Invoke the ritual (turn to 419)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
9
With a high kick you send the final monk sprawling.
The other monks in the temple lower their eyes and
return to their duties, unwilling to block your progress
further. You retrieve your weapon and march smartly
into the temple.
Honnu is waiting for you, cross-legged on the floor.
You join him in meditation for an hour or so, your
can see you are safe. “It is rare for a supplicant to be
granted the trials of perfection twice, but you are an
unusual man, Akihiro. You must know that your father
never returned from the trials. But I sense in you a steel
he never had.”
“There would be little point in having you study
at the temple, you are already skilled in your craft,”
shrugs Honnu. “Instead I shall send you straight onto
your tasks. Two must be completed before you are
deemed worthy. It is traditional to send an applicant
to retrieve some trifling artefact as proof of dedication;
a tedious matter, since the only item of true worth is
enlightenment. Therefore, I bid you find me a silver
idol. Find yourself, Akihiro, whilst you are at it.”
“Where can I find a silver idol?” you ask unsurely.
“I’m sure more than one exists, but a man of open
mind and willing to embrace his destiny might find one
in the caves of Uranu,” suggests Honnu. “That place has
tested, and slain, many a kensai aspirant. Go wisely,
Gain the code A50. You rise, bow, and go to re-join
your companions. Turn to 450.
10
“You should send the man to the Church of Cursus
and have priests ritually scar him,” says Ti’quon coldly.

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“That way he shall be both punished and spiritually 14

improved.” You have returned to the Tumblestones, in the hope
“Yes!” hisses the king. “The scarring is most painful. of discovering more ancient secrets. Alas, a recent
Send this dog to the church!” sandstorm has buried the exposed stones, with only the
The poor man is dragged away, and the king retires stern face of the old king left unburied, to stare across
with his councillors to discuss other business. You take his ruined empire for all eternity.
the opportunity to slip away from the hall. Disappointed, you leave. Turn to 453.
“A rather harsh punishment, ritual scarring,” you
mutter to Ti’quon as you exit the building. 15
“True enough,” admits Ti’quon. “Except that I
There are few valuables amongst the goblins, though
noticed the poor man had already been scarred by the
you manage to scavenge 15 silver coins from the entire
priests, and it is forbidden to perform the ritual twice.
horde. Pleased to have survived you make your way
Getting him out of the sight of the mad king seemed
onwards. Turn to 395.
to be the most important thing.”
You shake your head, smiling.
16
Record the code A34 and turn to 19.
You have chosen to battle one of the dark knights of
11 Abraxas. Good luck!
You carefully begin to sneak out of the chamber, but
Opponent Attack Def Health
you are out of luck. The orcs spot you as you attempt to
Skallos 9 (4+) 5+ 20
climb the stairs, and leap to a savage attack. Turn to 213,
Green Skeletons 8 (4+) 3+ 30
but note that the slaves cannot help you in this battle, as
Notes: On any round when Skallos does not take
their chains are too short to attack the orcs now they are
damage, he will unleash a roar of black magic. Each
at the back of the chamber fighting you.
party member must lose 1 point of Health, and Skallos
will restore 4 points of Health, up to his maximum of
12
20 Health points.
You are making your way across the Westroad, an ancient If you win, turn to 811.
highway built up to resist the burying sands of the Valley.
Travellers and soldiers pass intermittently, making their 17
way between the cities of Saltdad and Clifftop.
Do you have a tithe report?
Roll a die.
If so, turn to 246. If not, read on.
1-2 turn to 466.
The Iron King is most displeased to see you.
3 turn to 397.
He clicks his fingers and soon you have been dragged
4-6 turn to 569.
away to the dungeons for a gruesome session of torture.
Each party member loses 4 Health points. Afterwards,
13
the king has the guards dispose of you as they see fit.
What do you wish to do now? Turn to 55.
Board your ship
(only if you have a ship here, turn to 851)? 18
Enter the wide tunnel (turn to 593)?
If you have the code A57, turn to 350. If not, read on.
The door in front of you is stuck. To get it open you will

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have to force it. To do this make the skill check below.
Otherwise you can consider other exits from the room
by turning to 494.
Force open the door (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 3
Note: If you have a prybar, the DC is only 4+.
If you succeed, the door pops open, record the codeword
A57. If you fail, you strain yourself, lose 1 Health point.
If you get the door open you can explore the corridor
beyond by turning to 350. If the door is still stuck you
can keep attempting the skill check above until you
succeed, but your selected party member will lose 1
Health point each time they fail. You can consider other
exits from the room by turning to 494.
19
You are in a dreadful city of poor mud-brick and
grass hovels, surrounded by weed-filled cropland.
Even the most impressive buildings are little more
than timber halls, sagging under the weight of their
own roofs. The local peasants are care-worn and well
whipped, scarcely better dressed than slaves. The
wealthier members of the town dress less well than a
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Saltdad commoner. The dissonant bells of the church
of Cursus clang across town, followed by dirge-like
processions of rag-wearing choristers singing hymns
of dull praise to their uncaring deity.
The whole rotten town is perched atop a cliff some
fifty or so feet tall, and yet this is a port city. A gigantic
cargo crane leers over a thin and precarious path to the
wooden harbour below, where at least some signs of life
and love can be heard from the cluster of taverns that
serve the sailors.
Visit the King’s Hall (turn to 557)?
Go to the marketplace (turn to 759)?
Go to the slave market (turn to 152)?
Visit the harbourside taverns (turn to 505)?
Go to the Church of Cursus (turn to 207)?
Head to the dockyard (turn to 703)?
Explore the city (turn to 354)?
Leave the city east, along the road (turn to 12)?
Leave the city south, into the desert (turn to 725)?
20
The passageway opens up into a long hall, lined with
stamped bronze plates. Torches burn in brackets along
the walls, illuminating hideous murals of serpents
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devouring animals, trees and rocks. You see daylight
ahead and come upon a chamber whose roof is open
to the blazing sun. It is another temple chamber with
black altars and fine silverwork dominating the room.
Rising from his position in front of the high altar, a
snakeman priest in flowing vestal robes turns to gaze at
you with piercing eyes.
“The heretic slaves return!” he hisses. “Do not think
that you can seek repentance from the lord of judgement
now! Once a traitor, always a traitor!”
If you have the code A41, turn to 714. If not, read on.
“We have betrayed no one!” you reply. “You have
trapped us here. Allow us to leave and we will do you
no harm.”
“Liars! You have stolen our god!” spits the
snakeman priest. “Our breed faulters and dies. Now,
you shall die with us!” The snakeman hisses foul words
of sorcery. Suddenly the temple walls begin to crack,
and blocks of stone rain down upon you. Even as the
temple collapses the snakeman priest advances towards
you, brandishing his staff.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Snakeman Priest 4 (4+) 3+ 16
Note: At the end of each of the Snakeman Priest’s
turns, blocks of stone come raining down from the walls.
The priest and each party member loses 1 Health.
This continues each round until the priest has been slain.
If you have a hygliph flower, the priest is put off by its
pungent odour and requires a 5+ on his attack rolls to
inflict damage during this battle.
If you win, turn to 881.
21
You are steering along the jungle peninsula, across waters
known as Cape Porta. It is a famous lair of pirates and
other ne’er-do-wells. Roll a die. On a 1, turn to 429.
Otherwise you can now sail north towards Clifftop (turn
to 82), east towards Cursus (turn to 814), or west towards
the Savage Lands (turn to The Savage Lands 75)?
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22
Avoiding Chellar’s room, you still manage to secure a
pretty horde of items. You may take any or all of the
following: jewellery box, calligraphy ink, silver idol,
gold portrait, bronze scorpion. You emerge with
Brekken back onto the landing. You decide, with a
mutual nod, that you have pushed your luck far enough
in the house and make your way back out of the windows
and into the streets of the city. Turn to 833.
23
You emerge into a short corridor running west to east.
To the west you can make out a crossroads. To the
east a flight of stairs leads upwards. There is a door in
the south wall.
Go west (turn to 310)?
Go east, up the stairs (turn to 437)?
Go through the door in the south wall (604)?
24
You have entered a chamber which is well furnished with
flags and banners. It has the feel of a Chalice temple,
although there is no sign that anyone actually worships
here. A statue of a kneeling monk rests at the far end
of the room. There are two exits from the chamber,
each of them leading to a tunnel with stairs ascending.
Gain the code A77.
Suddenly you see a light coming down the left-hand
stairwell. Something is coming... but it is walking softly;
you cannot make out the sound of footsteps.
Hide behind the statue (turn to 782)?
Confront whoever is coming down the stairs
(turn to 757)?
25
You stand in the shadow of the Stonewalls, the finger-
like crags soaring high into the burning sky. Cut into the
roots of a tall mountain are the infamous salt mines of
Saltdad. Dozens of warehouses are scattered around the
entrance of the mine, with workers boiling away the salt
from rock with water drawn from the Cold River to the
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east. Below your feet, and deep into the mountain, you
know that thousands of slaves toil in the grim darkness.
The mine guards bring you to the owners, hard-faced
men with unflinching stares.
If you have the code A1, turn to 532. If not, read on.
“I suppose you are here about the troglodytes,” sighs
Clavod, the mine master. “We are losing so many slaves
it starts to become worth protecting them after a while.
The deal is 25 silver for each troglodyte head you bring
me. Take it or leave it.”
Clavod sees your blank expression. “Unless you came to
arrange salt transportation, of course,” he says hastily. “We
can transport salt to ships moored in Clifftop or Cursus.”
Accept the mission to hunt the troglodytes (turn to 681)?
Sell him some troglodyte heads (turn to 233)?
Express interest in buying salt for your ships (turn to 575)?
Apologise for wasting the mine master’s time
and leave (turn to 722)
26
Cross the quicksilver off your adventure sheet. You
pour the liquid metal into the well and cross your fingers.
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Soon, the runes around the circle blaze into light,
dousing you with brilliant coloured energies. When
the glow finally wears off you feel stronger than before.
Choose a party member and increase their maximum,
unwounded Health score by 1 point.
Feeling more vigorous than ever, you return to the
crossroads (turn to 566).
27
The Everchild presents you with a bar of gold bullion to
help convince the mercenaries to change sides. Ayleta has
been in private communication with the mercenaries for
some time and has already negotiated a safe path between
the mercenary encampment and the Everchild’s forces.
You are received coolly by the unit captain, who
cautiously welcomes you into his tent with his officers
and bodyguards around him. You state your opinion
that the Everchild’s victory in the coming conflict is
all but certain, and that she is willing to let mercenary
companies that co-operate with her depart safely.
Matters soon turn to money, with the mercenary captain
suggesting that quite a lot of additional money will be
coming his way should the patriarch win the battle, and
Saltdad and other cities need to be supressed. He is also
worried about his reputation if he plays turncoat without
fighting even a single battle for his employer. Only party
members assigned to the mercenary team may assist with
this skill check.
Bribe the Mercenaries (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (6+)
Successes Required: 7
Note: If you give the mercenaries a bar of gold bullion,
the DC of this check becomes 5+. If you give them two
bars, the DC becomes 4+. If you give them three bars
the DC becomes 2+.
If you are successful, turn to 122. If you fail, turn to 832.
28
You come across a group of zealots from Cursus,
sweeping the land for any heretics or unbelievers they
can find. If anyone in your group bears ritual scarring,
the zealots will let you pass. Otherwise they bombard
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you with questions about the faith, to determine your 32

worthiness. You quietly utter the correct counter spells to render
Answer Cursite zealots (Team check) the arcane wards passive. Slipping inside you can see
Skill and DC: Lore (4+) Descantos himself, an elderly wizard, in deep meditation
Successes Required: 4 – no doubt preparing his spells for tomorrow’s conflict.
If you are successful the zealots reluctantly let you go. Sneak up to the wizard and slit his throat (turn to 336)?
Turn back to 657 and choose a destination. Otherwise Overwhelm and stab the wizard to death in a sudden
your heretical ignorance drives them into a killer frenzy rush (turn to 877)?
and you must fight.
33
Opponent Attack Def Health
The harbour of Cursus is long and shallow. The jetties
1st Zealot 3 (4+) 4+ 10
reach far out beyond the coast, each wide enough for a
2nd Zealot 4 (4+) 4+ 11
pair of dragonyaks to drag the cargoes of ships to the
3rd Zealot 3 (4+) 4+ 10
warehouses on the beach.
Zealot Healer 3 (4+) 4+ 15
You may buy a ship here, if you have enough money.
Note: The Zealot Healer will only attack if he is the last
The largest vessel for sale is the Cursite war galley, a
opponent standing. Otherwise he will heal each zealot
coastal-hugging warship which carries little cargo, but
2 Health points. These additional points can take them
is the only vessel that can even hope to compete with
over their starting health.
the more advanced vessels of Royce and Drakehallow.
If you win, turn to 63.
A smaller, but more efficient, single-masted cog is also
available. The war galley will cost 1500 silver coins, and
29
the cog 800 silver coins.
You curse as the thief fades from view. You cannot face
the owner of the house for shame, and instead slip away Cog
into the city. Turn to 450. Fighting 4 Health 7 Cargo 2 units
Cursite War Galley
30 Fighting 6 Health 9 Cargo 1 unit
You sit down with the nomad chief and share a pipe of
smoking weed with him. He is a jovial fellow, unaffected When you buy a ship you should give it a name, fill in
by the woes of a nomadic life. its details on your adventure sheet and note that it is
If you have the code A1, and you do not have the currently docked in Cursus harbour.
code A37, turn to 737. Otherwise you have nothing of You can repair any ship you have in Cursus harbour.
importance to discuss with him. Turn back to 473. Each Health point you restore costs 50 silver coins.
You can restore your ship up to its starting Health value.
31 You can sell a cog here for 250 silver coins, a Cursite war
If you have the code A56, turn to 788. If not, read on. galley for 500 silver coins and a carrack for 1500 silver
As you approach the door you do not see the orcs coins. You cannot sell other kinds of ship here.
from the nearby guardroom closing in behind you. You can buy cargo for your ship here, as well. These
Turn to 2, but note that the orcs get the first combat goods are too large for your characters to carry, but they
turn, not you. can be loaded onto any ship you have in Cursus harbour.
You cannot buy more cargo units than you can store in
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You can also sell any goods you are carrying in your 36
ships for the same price as well. You are in the ogre’s bedroom. It would be too unpleasant
(not to mention unhygienic) to rest here yourselves, so
Salt 600 silver coins you gingerly make your way back outside. Turn to 310.
Crops 500 silver coins
Steel 3000 silver coins 37
Spices 3300 silver coins
The Lhasbreath barbarian suddenly jolts, a blade sticking
Wine 2100 silver coins
out of his chest. He falls away, to reveal a smirking Tash,
Slaves 1000 silver coins
her crude sword dripping with blood.
“Thanks, Tash,” smiles Jessica, helped to her feet
When you have finished your trades, turn to 340, to
by the clever thief. Sar Jessica won’t soon forget this.
return to the city centre, or 499 to set sail on one of
Note in Jessica’s notes box that she has gained a heart
your ships.
for Tasha. Tasha also gains a heart for Sar Jessica.
Now turn to 753.
34
You return to the large burial chamber. The ghouls are 38
long gone, and there is no more treasure to be found here.
You kill the orc in a single stroke. He keels over, the
If you wish you can scribe the spell on the bronze tablet
book slipping from his grasp. Gain the code A71.
into your spellbook, if you have had reason to remove it.
Examine the black book he was reading (turn to 119)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
Wisdom (Adventure)
Your mind awakens with ancient knowledge.
39
Cast this spell when you have failed a Lore check.
You gain 3 automatic successes for this check only. You join the disorganised caravan guards, barking orders
Recharge: 75 silver at them to form a defensive line and protect their archers.
Make the following skill check.
When you are ready, return to the crossroads by Order the caravan guards (Team check)
turning to 46. Skill and DC: Charisma (5+)
Successes Required: 3
35 If you succeed, turn to 542. If you fail, turn to 451.
“You say the captain wishes to see us? And he mentioned
40
a promotion?” presses the guard.
“Apparently his current lieutenant is not up to With a dramatic flourish you unroll the dragon head
scratch,” shrugs Brash. “He’s asked to see other guards as from its wrappings (cross off the dragon head from your
well. I imagine the first to see the captain will probably adventure sheet). King Scarrenden stands in amazement,
get the promotion.” and a gasp echoes across the chamber. His councillors
The guards push past you in their eagerness to get flock round the head, to confirm its origins.
to the captain’s office. Turn to 456, but note that your “This is indeed impressive,” agrees the king. “I set
distraction team can join up with the weapons team for you a challenge and you have overcome it. Therefore, I
all future checks. shall be as good as my word. I shall send the Everchild
my finest berserkers to aid her struggle. She also has
the loyalty of my city. May she be victorious in her

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endeavours, and may her glory be ours!”
There is a mixed cheer from the hall. Not all are
pleased that King Scarrenden has submitted his city to
the rule of a child. However, even here the Everchild’s
fame is evident, and the enthusiasm of some of the
warriors cannot be mistaken.
Add the following soldiers to the Luutanesh barracks.
If the queen currently resides in Saltdad, add the soldiers
to the Saltdad barracks instead. These berserkers are
strong but flighty troops, who will fight for you as long
as the going is good.
Lhasbreath Berserkers – Strength 5, Morale 2
Gaining King Scarrenden’s support has been quite
an endeavour. Choose a party member and roll two
dice. If the result is higher than their Survival score,
they gain 1 point of Survival. Gain the code A16 and
turn to 775 when you are finished here.
41
Dazzling sunlight almost blinds you as you emerge
into daylight. You are in a sandy, secluded alleyway,
the sounds of marketplace hawkers reaching your ears.
You quickly help the Everchild out of the drains, hiding
her behind some tall baskets as you check for the guards.
“We are free!” she gasps. “I feared I might die in that
terrible place.”
“What will you do now?” you ask. “You cannot stay
in the city…”
“No – here we shall divide for safety,” she agrees.
“Che Long can look after me from here on in. I cannot
thank you enough for your safe delivery of myself and
my followers. I can give you no reward, and you owe
me nothing, but…”
You silence her as you duck behind the baskets.
A guard patrol of men in gleaming bronze armour clank
past, wickedly shaped halberds in their grasp. “The
Bronzeguard,” hisses Che Long. “The elite warriors and
boot lickers of the Iron King. Their armour is supposedly
enchanted, dug up from the palace vaults by the Iron
King’s servants.”
“They are still men underneath,” you growl.
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“If you hate tyranny and would see justice restored,
come and find me in the Cold River Inn, in Luutanesh,”
implores the Everchild. “The path to freedom is long
and difficult, but together we can find a way to end the
bloody reign of the Iron King forever.”
The coast is clear, and Che Long quickly bows to
you. “We must go before the general alarm is raised.
You have my thanks. Come majesty.”
At that the Everchild covers her head with a cowl
and slips into the crowds with her followers.
Gain the code A6. Your experiences in the arena have
taught you much. If this is the first Legendary Kingdoms
book your party members have played, you may raise one
skill (Fighting, Stealth, Lore, etc) by one point for each
of your characters. If you have explored other books first,
your party members can instead increase their maximum
Health scores by 1 point each.
Now turn to 313.
42
You return to the small reading room, mouldering books
scattered across the tiny library. If you currently own a
scroll of rage you find nothing. If you do not have this
scroll, you are surprised to see it back on the shelf, in
the same place you found it last time. It seems that the
scroll teleports back here each time it is used.
You can take the scroll of rage, as long as you did not
enter the room with one in your inventory. You cannot
have more than one scroll of rage equipped at any given
time. You can use it in combat to increase the Fighting
score of each of your party members by 1 point until the
end of the combat. After one use it will teleport back to
the bookshelf in this room. Turn to 494 when you are
finished here.
43
Janus is overjoyed to see the locket. You hand it over
to him and he cradles it in his hands (cross the bronze
locket off your adventure sheet). “Now I can remember
Alidale always!” he sighs. He opens the locket to have
a look inside, when suddenly there is a flash and a
profusion of smoke.
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Stepping out of the smoke comes a young woman,
a wizard by the looks of her, coughing and waving the
smoke away from her face. “Alidale?” gasps Janus.
“Why! You don’t look a day older than when you left
for that temple!”
“Janus!” she cries overjoyed. “You... do look a bit
older, if I’m honest. I must have been in that locket for
a long time.”
Alidale explains that she was surrounded by hideous
serpent men and was forced to transport herself inside
her locket for protection. The snake men assumed she
had teleported away, but in fact she has been trapped
in the locket for all these years. She never expected
a rescue would take forty summers. She has little to
reward you with but shares with you some of her many
discoveries and insights into the ancient world that she
has uncovered in her travels. Choose a party member
and increase their Lore skill by 1 point.
Gain the code A29.
Bidding the odd couple farewell, you resume your
journey. Turn to 614.
44
Tackling the room will come in two stages. Firstly,
you must attempt to figure out the safest route.
By examining the positions of the orc bodies you might
be able to work out which parts of the room are safe and
which parts are deadly traps. Secondly, someone must
attempt to carefully sneak through the room.
Discern the safe route (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (5+)
Successes Required: Special
You cannot fail this test, but remember the number
of successes you managed to get. Next, pick someone
to try and sneak through the room, and make the
following check.
Sneak through the room (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 7
Note: For every Lore success you achieved, lower the
number of successes required by 1.
If you succeed, turn to 385. If you fail, turn to 769.
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45
Timing it just right, you begin to shove one another
in the water queue. To make it convincing, you start
to exchange a few hard blows, attempting to drag
other slaves in the queue into your rumble. Each party
member involved in the fight must lose 1 Health point.
Only party members assigned to the distraction team
can contribute to this check.
Stage a convincing fight (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 837. If you fail, turn to 762.
46
You have returned to the crossroads. Above you daylight
streams through the exit shaft.
Go northwest (turn to 761)?
Go northeast (turn to 801)?
Go southeast (turn to 869)?
Go southwest (turn to 217)?
Climb back up to the surface (turn to 426)?
47
You gather round and attempt to pull apart the barrier,
but despite its crude appearance it is actually very well
built. Even sledgehammers and mules couldn’t pull this
barricade down from this side. Is this as far as the orcs
have penetrated into the complex?
Grumbling with irritation, you head back east
towards the small room you came from (turn to 821).
48
The enemy are too numerous. Horns are sounded, and
your forces begin a general retreat. Fortunately, you have
the open desert to scatter into and a rearward base to
reform at, but casualties are almost inevitable. Roll a die
for each unit you committed to this battle. On a 1 or a
2 that unit has been destroyed. The rest of your units
manage to reform and retreat back to Saltdad. Restore
the Morale scores of each of your surviving units back
to their starting value.
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The queen is appalled at her loss but marshals her
forces with a mother’s tenderness. “This is not the end,”
she vows. “We must rebuild our forces and gather new
allies. Clifftop isn’t going anywhere, and neither am I.”
Turn to 620.
49
Your return trip to Lhasbreath is mercifully uneventful,
and Sir Lawrence Ross lays on a grand banquet upon
your arrival. You spend several days with the Ross’s,
recovering your strength and discussing your adventures.
Restore all your party members to maximum Health.
When Emlyn reports her findings, the news is good.
“There are several herbs that appear to have medicinal
qualities,” she smiles. “Additionally, one of the flowers
is producing a sweet pepper which seems edible and
delicious. If we can find a source of these in the wild,
House Ross can enter the spice market.”
Sir Lawrence is overjoyed with these results. You receive
600 silver coins as a reward. In addition, he presents you
with a seal of House Ross. “Should you ever travel to
Strongstone, present this to the castle steward, Wyrran
Glenpetre. You will be treated as an honoured guest.”
This has been an amazing adventure. Choose a party
member and increase their Survival skill by 1 point.
Thanking Sir Lawrence and Emlyn for their
generosity, you depart into the city. Gain the code A85.
Now turn to 775.
50
You manage to translate the brightly painted calendar,
to the delight of Kopu. He is impressed with your work
and presents you with a bluestone as a reward. You ask
what the stone is for.
“It is sacred to our priesthood,” says Kopu. “You can
exchange it for blessings at our temples.”
“I thought you said Kalu had no temples anymore?”
you press.
“Well,” he says. “It’s the thought that counts.”
Grumbling somewhat, you get some sleep whilst you
wait out the storm. Turn to 585.
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51
Where will you travel next?
North, to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
East, into the desert (turn to 202)?
South, to the Mordain ruins (turn to 515)?
West, across the desert towards Lhasbreath
(turn to 752)?
52
Your ship is boarded! Dozens of the Bando swamp the
decks, their poisoned blow darts and spears making short
work of any opposition. Surrounded, and realising the
futility of your position, you surrender.
You are stripped and bound, along with the rest of
your surviving crew. Cross off all items of equipment
carried by your party members, including any silver
coins. Your ship is looted and then sunk, cross it off
your adventure sheet.
After spending a few days with the Bando in cramped
bamboo cages, the mercenary tribesmen sell you off to
a passing slaver ship in return for a few gemstones and
some curious-looking fabrics. Roll a die to see where
you are eventually sold:
1-2: You are sold to the Saltdad Arena, turn to 631.
3-4: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop,
turn to 866.
5-6: You are sold to the priests of Cursus, turn to 531.
53
There is no point in risking everyone at once.
Choose a party member to cross the beam first, and
then turn to 208.
54
There are a number of close shaves, and even minor
impacts, but the raft holds steady as you correct its course
through the sloping rapids. Eventually the waters calm,
and you ride the current downstream at a good speed.
Looking at the densely packed jungle on either side you
are glad to your soul that you didn’t have to hack your
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way through all that vegetation. Eventually the jungle 58

clears somewhat, and a wide, muddy bank comes into As you are pouring the poison into the cauldron, the head
view. Emlyn thinks you have gone far enough, and you chef catches your hand. “What’s that?” she demands
beach the raft onto the bank. sharply. You drop the vial (cross the vial of poison off
“Skilfully done,” smiles Emlyn as you help her and your sheet) and bolt away, even as the chefs yell for the
the other scholars to shore. “Let’s explore the unknown, guards. You make a dash for the walls, hoping to be able
shall we?” Turn to 763. to leap over the low barricades of the compound and into
freedom. You make it to one of the squat towers that
55 line the walls, but alas, three Bronzeguard soldiers stand
The guards strip you of your money and equipment. alert in the room. Barricading the door behind you, the
Cross off all items and silver on your adventure sheet. team grimly draw their weapons and prepare to fight!
Jail space is at a premium, so you are sold into slavery.
Roll a die to determine your fate. Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Bronzeguard 8 (4+) 5+ 12
1-2: You are sold to the Saltdad Arena, turn to 631. 2nd Bronzeguard 9 (4+) 5+ 10
3-4: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop, 3rd Bronzeguard 7 (4+) 5+ 11
turn to 866. If you win, turn to 623.
5-6: You are sold to the priests of Cursus, turn to 531.
59
56 You knock the guards down into the dirt and surge
If you have the code A23 turn to 244. If not, read on. forwards. There is nowhere to hide but in the city itself so
You kiss the burning, rich-yellow sands as you emerge you dash into the streets whilst the guards roar behind you.
from the shadow lands. You are free from the tyranny Hide from the guards (Team check)
of the monochrome world. Choose a party member and Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
increase their Survival score by 1 point. Successes Required: 4
Gain the code A23. If you succeed, turn to 698. If you fail, turn to 758.
You head north, directly away from the Blackwall.
Turn to 511. 60
The thief is almost in grabbing range. He turns a corner
57 only to find himself in a dead-end alley. He curses and
The goblins' grasp of your language is rather poor, but draws his sword. “You’ve bitten off more than you can
you endeavour to convince them that you are the enemies chew, foreigners!” he spits. Only party members still in
of their enslavers. the chase can fight in this battle.
Parley with the goblins (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (5+) Opponent Attack Def Health
Successes Required: 3 Thief of Royce 5 (4+) 4+ 14
Note: If you speak Bando, your DC is only 4+. Oddly, If you win, turn to 391. If you fail, all party
the goblins are quite familiar with this language. members that fought the thief have died. The thief will
If you succeed, turn to 828. If you fail, the goblins get take their possessions (cross off all items of equipment).
hostile, turn to 389. If you have any party members left they must mourn
their losses and turn to 450.

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61
If you chose Brash turn to 4.
If you chose Tasha turn to 870.
Otherwise you carry Amelia to bed after a few feeble
protestations. Once she is safely tucked-in the rest of
the party retire as well. Turn to 280.
62
That night, you stroll along the terrace, the sky a canopy
of stars, reflected in the watery rice paddies that surround
the house. You need some fresh air. Being treated as a
hero all day and night can be exhausting.
You spy Brash leaning back on a chair, his feet up on
the railings, a cup of rice wine in hand. He stares out
over the still landscape.
“Silver for your thoughts,” you say, causing Brash to
yelp in surprise, fall off his chair and crash to ground.
“Ah! Akihiro! Always catching me at my best!”
Brash says sheepishly. You offer him a hand up, the
fair lad accepting, pulled almost into an embrace. He
blushes and backs away.
“Not like you to lose your tongue, my friend,” you
smile. “You’ve been avoiding me, I sense.”
“A bit,” he says. “I just don’t know what to do with
myself these days…”
“How so?” you ask. When he doesn’t respond you
flick him a silver coin, which he catches with his quick
reflexes. He looks at it in his hand and realises he has
been fooled.
“I’ve been thinking about you,” he admits. “Quite
a bit. I don’t know what to do about it. The kind of
feelings I have aren’t allowed in Royce.”
“They are not allowed anywhere,” you say, joining him
at the railings. “There are many men who would rather
kill than love. And more who would kill to stop love, no
matter how earnest. I will never hurry you, Brash, but I
do not accept uncertainty. If you feel for me what I feel for
you, you must be sure. Once done, we cannot undo it.”
You are disturbed by a creak on the floorboards. You
turn to see your sister arriving on the terrace. “Come,
Akihiro, you are asked for! Do not keep the people
from their hero!”
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“The price of fame,” you smile. “Come, Brash.
Walking out on a party is not done.”
You offer him your hand, and he accepts, squeezing
before releasing. Note in Akihiro’s notes box that he
has gained a heart for Brash. Brash also gains a heart
for Akihiro. Gain the code A98. Now turn to 450.
63
The zealots had a few minor talismans and some gaudy
jewellery you can sell at a marketplace for 25 silver coins.
It seems a paltry reward for such a battle.
Where will you travel now?
North, towards the Temple of the Unbroken
(turn to 535)?
East, towards the city of Cursus (turn to 340)?
West, towards the Mordain ruins (turn to 515)?
64
With the ascendancy of the Everchild the streets have
become safer and justice more accessible to the common
people. Good news for the city, but it makes for a dull
walk through the ramshackle town. Turn to 75.
65
The party member reading the book is standing
immobile, lost in the mystic words of the cursed book.
What does the rest of the party do?
Snatch the book from their grasp (turn to 771)?
Abandon the party member to their madness
(turn to 84)?
66
You spend several days in the handsomely appointed
Cold River Inn. For every 5 silver coins you spend, each
party member can recover 1 Health point. Spellcasters
can also spend silver here to recharge their spells,
purchasing components in the nearby marketplace and
going into meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
When you are finished here you can return to the
Everchild’s hideout (turn to 263) or leave Luutanesh
(turn to 614).
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67
If you have the code A92, turn to 803. If not, read on.
You descend into the basement, carved out of
cliff rock, and decorated with thick carpets and ever-
burning candlesticks. Eventually you emerge into an
oval chamber. To the south an archway leads to another
circular room filled with strange, glowing runes. In the
north wall is a strong, round steel door. It appears to
have no handle or lock upon it. Perhaps this is the fabled
vault of Unbraaki?
On either side of the vault are bookcases which are
stacked with blank paper. Your entrance has created
a draught, and a single blank sheet tumbles from the
stacks to drift to the floor. You watch with growing
nervousness as another sheet floats free and then another
and another. The sheets of paper fold themselves rapidly,
joining together and folding and refolding into shapes.
Soon, a man-like figure has formed, followed by another
and another. A paper tiger is folded into completion, as
well as a fierce dragon. As one, the paper figures turn,
swirls of sheets whipping around them like a snowstorm.
They advance towards you.
If you have a spellcaster with the spell Orb of
Annihilation or Maelstrom, and wish to cast it, turn to
121. Otherwise you must defend yourselves against
these weird opponents.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Paper Golems 4 (4+) 4+ 10
Paper Tiger 5 (4+) 4+ 6 my grandfather legally sold his land to Unbraaki fifty
Paper Dragon 6 (4+) 4+ 8 years ago. But my father said…”
Notes: You cannot make armour saves against the
attacks of these paper opponents.
If you win, turn to 168.
68
Akini is delighted as you return her aunt to the family
home. She thanks you profusely. “I do not understand
why strangers would perform such a kindness for me, but
you have my eternal thanks,” she smiles. She presents
you with some fine boots (Stealth +2). “These were cast
out by my lady because one has a tiny scuff on the heel,”
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says Akini. “I shall never wear noble garments again.
Let them be worn by those of noble heart, such as you.”
You bow and take your leave. Turn to 75.
69
If you have the code A73, turn to 873. If not, read on.
You enter a small alchemical laboratory. A rack
where potion bottles are stored is empty, presumably
already looted by the orcs. However, two potions seem
to be in the process of being brewed, an open book listing
the instructions on a table which shares space with many
alembics and beakers. There are two doors in this room,
one to the west, and another to the east.
Attempt to complete the creation of the potions
(turn to 482)?
Pass through the door in the western wall
(turn to 256)?
Return to the corridor through the east door
(turn to 755)?
70
You track down Damned Suzanna through the dusty
gulches in Clifftop. Eventually you find her, recovering
from the wounds of her beating, sweltering in her open-
doored shack. When she sees you her eyes light up, and
she eagerly snatches the proffered registry papers from
your hands (cross them off your adventure sheet). She
gazes with confusion as she reads.
“This can’t be right!” she exclaims. “It says here that
“I’m afraid it was countersigned by the priests of
Cursus,” you say. “I suppose it’s possible that there was
a conspiracy against your family, but it’s rare for priests
to conspire with sorcerers.”
Suzanna slumps upon her bed. “Everything my
father told me was a lie,” she groans. “I’m not the
inheritor of a massive estate, I’m just... me.”
“That should be good enough,” you say. “Wealth
rarely comes to those who sit around for it. If you want
to make something of yourself, get out there and do it.
You’re certainly tough enough.”
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She nods. “You’re right. It’s time I stopped waiting
for my life to get better; I’ve got nothing to lose going
adventuring. I’ll sign on with the next ship in port.”
She presses a grey talisman into your hand. “It’s not
much, but I want you to have this. It was the last thing
my father gave me. Time for a new life.”
Waving Damned Suzanna farewell, you make your
way on. Gain the code A36. Now turn to 19.
71
With a final flourish, you slay your last opponent.
Although there are other living slaves in the arena, the
battle suddenly stops as the Iron King stands. In a thickly
accented voice, the king declares you champions of the
arena. The crowd go wild, cheering you heartily as you
catch your breath from the intense battle.
Any hopes you had that being made champion would
grant you freedom are soon quashed. Instead you are
disarmed (cross all items of equipment off your team sheet)
and led back into the dungeons to nurse your wounds.
Turn to 608.
72
You can take up to four shields (Armour +2) from
the fallen snakemen if you wish. Their weapons have
unusual grips and are not useable for humans.
You glance around the temple chamber. Despite
the cracks and structural damage the room has been
kept in good condition, regularly swept clean of dirt
and filth. But why would inhuman monsters care for
an old Cursus temple?
You try lifting the portcullis, but it will not shift an
inch. You will have to find another way out. Glancing
around the chamber you can see a door in the back wall,
and an archway in which a ramp leads upwards into the
ziggurat. Which direction would you like to investigate?
The door (turn to 380)?
The archway (turn to 806)?
73
You come upon the Shaded Gate. You feel diminished,
as if you were not real. Choose a party member to lose
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1 Health.
Go through the Shaded Gate (turn to 56)?
West (turn to 273)?
South (turn to 886)?
East (turn to 537)?
74
You inform the guard that you wish to see Unbraaki
again. You are escorted into his presence, though he
seems surprised to see you. “I have already given you my
soldiers,” he grumbles. “What more could your queen
possibly desire?”
“What if we need reinforcements?” you ask. “Your
soldiers may not be enough to complete the campaign.”
“That is no concern of mine,” snaps Unbraaki coldly.
“You’ll get no more from me. I have spent a fortune
replacing the soldiers I gave to the Everchild. Send her
my regards – but don’t bother me again.”
Realising that Unbraaki can be pushed no further,
you bow and depart. Turn to 265.
75
Saltdad is a city of tumbledown mud-brick houses
clustered into claustrophobic alleyways. Above these
ragtag structures stands a half-collapsed palace, a
minareted masterpiece that has seen better days.
Amidst the squalor there is wealth to be found, for
Saltdad produces the major export of the valley – rock
salt, chiselled out of winding mines to the east of the
city. The Great Westroad runs through the heart of the
city, once a paved highway, now a poorly maintained
tumble of stones which nonetheless allows wagons and
carts to drag themselves above the desert sands. Where
the road cuts through the city stand the marketplaces,
inns, slave markets and other services the city is famed
for. A constant chatter of voices is heard at all times,
for Saltdad never closes its places of business, even in
the dead of night.
Find an inn (turn to 172)?
Go to the marketplace (turn to 798)?
Go to the slave market (turn to 326)?
Visit the palace (turn to 633)?
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Head to the barracks of the Bronzeguard
(turn to 390)?
Track down the local thieves guild (turn to 179)?
Visit the temple of Cursus (turn to 770)?
Visit the temple of Kalu (turn to 382)?
Explore the city (turn to 471)?
Head west along the road (turn to 511)?
Head east along the road (turn to 177)?
Head south into the desert (turn to 858)?
76
This must be Garon the Bloody-mouthed, whom you
were sent to find. His father will no doubt grieve to
know his fate, but at least it will solve the mystery of his
disappearance. You were not asked to return the body,
but if you wish to do so, note down the barbarian body.
Unfortunately, it takes up five inventory slots and must
be carried by a single character. If you want to take the
body, record the code A87. What now?
Examine the missing south wall (turn to 645)?
Leave the room and return to the crossroads
(turn to 566)?
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77
About halfway up the ramp you come to an archway.
Through the archway you can see nothing; your lanterns
cannot penetrate the darkness. You try experimentally
poking a weapon through the archway, but it seems to
come out unharmed.
Enter the archway (turn to 497)?
Keep going upwards (turn to 93)?
78
This cave appears to be empty, but for the heaps of sand
piled into it. Suddenly one of your party members (one
of your choice) begins to abruptly sink into the sand.
This is no normal quicksand, as there is not a drop of
moisture in the cave. Nonetheless the hungry earth is
pulling them down quickly.
Save your teammate (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 586. If you fail, turn to 646.
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79
You wander the merchant sector of the city, expecting
to find nothing but lonely stones and whistling wind.
You are surprised, therefore, to discover signs of a recent
excavation. Near the entrance you see the bodies of
several decomposing humans... and the body of a single,
diseased-looking orc. Strange. Orcs are not native to
this part of the world and normally call the Savage Lands
their home. What are they doing all the way out here?
Beyond the bodies an ancient set of steps lead into
the earth, the walls of the tunnel made of well-set brick,
and the floors of large flagstones.
Go down the stairs, into the excavated dungeon
(turn to 350)?
Go elsewhere in the city (turn to 515)?
80
Holding your torches high you begin to make your
way into the crevice, carefully watching your feet in the
dancing firelight as they crunch near the eggs. A giant
spider above you crawls along the ceiling, as if tracking
your progress through her nursery.
“Step where we step,” you advise the Everchild’s
followers as you move carefully forwards.
Navigate the spider’s nest (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 461. If you fail, turn to 260.
81
Longport Bay is a county in the Kingdom of Royce. It
is famed for its steelwork, good agricultural land and
the dreadful rivalry of its noble houses. The county is
fiercely feudal, with commoners unable to travel freely
without a lord’s consent. It is also famous for its jousts
and fairs, and in good years the locals can grow fat on
the rich foodstuffs served at these frequent celebrations.
According to the scroll, the county is currently ruled by
House Bailey, who were once mere stewards of their
rivals House Dayne. That house has seen something of
a fall in fortunes lately, and now stands in lower esteem
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than the Baileys. However, the scroll warns you that all
sorts could have changed since the time it was written,
as the politics in Longport Bay is both bloody and
unpredictable. Turn to 680.
82
You are sailing along the northwest coast of the Valley
of Bones. A steady sea breeze counters what would
otherwise be an unbearably hot sun. Great cliffs line the
coast. Atop them sits a ramshackle city of crude adobe
buildings and assorted ruins. A harbour juts dangerously
from the cliff face, moored ships bobbing like corks
against the pounding waves. Drenched harbourside
taverns sit squalidly amongst the docks.
Pull into Clifftop harbour (turn to 703)?
Sail north, past the Stonewalls
(turn to Drakehallow 420)?
Sail west into the Bayswater Channel
(turn to Crown and Tower 392)?
Sail south to Cape Porta (turn to 21)?
Or, if you have the code A32 you can consider doing
something else (turn to 643)?
83
You hold out the engagement ring. “The ring was
not sold, it was stolen,” you insist. “I found this in the
hideout of a group of nefarious thieves. She wants you
to have it. She loved you, she was not using you.”
Dulcimer takes the ring, swallowing hard. (Cross it
off your sheet).
“Is my lord really so poor a judge of character?” you
continue. “The girl has a noble spirit and an honest
temperament. It was not witchcraft but love that was
the cause of her deception. Do not damage your family
name further with this ridiculous feud with a common
house. There is nothing to gain but dishonour.”
Dulcimer’s father agrees. “Now that there is no
financial loss to the family this matter should be closed
quickly. You may take the girl’s aunt back to her family.
However, Akini is not to cross our path again.”
Akini’s aunt is released, and you escort her back to
her home. Turn to 68.
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84
It is all too obvious what has happened. Your companion
is doomed for all time to read that cursed book – but to
disturb them would invoke such a terrible wrath you
might not survive. You carefully remove the items and
money your companion was carrying (you can transfer
all items except armour, weapons and clothes from
them). After this you say your sorry farewells, hoping
that some part of your friend is still aware deep down
inside.
This party member is lost forever, cross them off your
adventure sheet. Curiously, if you ever return to this
room, the party member will have vanished.
Turn to 821.
85
Only paupers use the rope bridges... as they have a
tendency to suddenly break. Roll a die. If you roll a 1,
turn to 824. If you roll a 2 or more, turn to 519.
86
You go amongst the king’s councillors, trying to find one
who might be able to arrange an appointment for you.
Arrange an audience (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (5+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 134. If you fail, you cannot find
anyone to represent you. Eventually it gets dark and the
hall is closed to foreigners (turn to 775).
87
Water gushes in through the ripped hole in your ship.
Your crew give a great cry and abandon ship, leaping into
the frothing waves with a wail. You have scant seconds
to prepare yourself to dive into the ocean. Any character
wearing a suit of armour or robes must discard it. In
addition, you can carry no more than four items each
before leaping into the sea – any remaining items must
be crossed off your adventure sheet (there is no time to
conjure a magic cabinet).
You swim to the base of the cliff, exhausted and
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freezing – but there is nowhere to go but up. You attempt
to scale the cliffsides leading to the jungle.
Climb the cliffside (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (5+)
Successes Required: 4
If you fail the check, one of your party members (your
choice) loses their grip halfway up and plunges into the
sea. They are never seen again. Cross them off your
adventure sheet, including all their equipment, and try
again. You must keep attempting this skill check until
either you pass, or your entire team have tumbled to their
deaths. If you succeed, turn to 409.
88
You dash after Yu Yan, the thief frantically attempting to
negotiate the ledge, which you navigate with the skill of
a mountain goat. She stumbles, and only just manages
to catch the ledge before falling. You dash to her side.
“Need a hand?” you ask.
“Let me guess... you want the damn silver idol, yes?”
“I think I’ll need all the treasure; it’s only weighing
you down,” you respond smartly.
Yu Yan groans, but throws her loot bag up to you.
It contains not only the silver idol, but 200 silver coins as
well. Grinning, you give her a hand up on to the ledge.
She grasps the sides of the wall, breathing heavily as you
lean casually against the hillside.
“Make yourself scarce, Yu Yan,” you say to her. “Up
here, in the hills, this is my domain.”
She thanks you for your mercy and shuffles away,
dashing over the hillside as soon as she is on safer ground.
You make your way back along the ledge, hoping to find
the beautiful vista again, but you cannot find it. Perhaps
it is the time of night, but the surroundings no longer
look so beautiful and peaceful as they were before. You
shrug, but you are pleased with your victory. You make
your way back to the temple in Chalice. Turn to 856.
89
A great caravan of salt merchants, en route to Clifftop,
offer you their services. Their merchants have various
odds and ends you might find useful.
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All prices are in silver coins.
Item Buy Sell
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 20
Shield (Armour +2) 50 25
Incense - 90
Bluestone - 45
Talisman of St Elias - 150
If you have a ship docked in Clifftop, you can also
buy up to three cargo units of Salt from the merchants
for 500 silver coins each. They will deliver this cargo
straight to your ship provided there is room for it.
Once you have finished your trading, turn to 569.
90
Your return trip to Lhasbreath is mercifully uneventful,
and Sir Lawrence Ross lays on a grand banquet upon
your arrival. You spend several days with the Ross’s,
recovering your strength and discussing your adventures.
Restore all your party members to maximum Health.
When Emlyn reports her findings, the news is
rather disappointing. “We have recovered many pretty
blooms,” she admits. “Certainly, the fragrances are quite
striking... however, there are no medicinal or culinary
plants, as far as I can tell. Nothing sellable.”
“Curses!” grumbles Sir Lawrence. “This expedition
is turning into an expensive failure.”
Still, Sir Lawrence is good to his word and presents
you with a purse of 150 silver coins. Offering your
consolations over the failed mission, you depart into
the city. Gain the code A85.
Although the expedition did not go perfectly you
have learned a lot. Choose a party member and roll two
dice. If this exceeds their Survival skill, increase their
Survival by 1 point. Now turn to 775.
91
Climbing through the window silently will take some
skill. Have the first character climbing the rope make
a skill check.
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Sneak up on the thief (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 487. If you fail, turn to 724.
92
You creep up the stairs and reach a long landing. Peering
out of the windows you can see Brekken and the wall-
climbing team struggling to pry open the windows.
With a grin you undo the latch, allowing the wall
climbers easy access to the house. For the rest of the
break-in, when you make team checks, you can use the
skills and combat abilities of your entire team, not just
the wall-climbing team.
Turn to 116.
93
The ramp continues to wind upwards until you reach a
small room with statues of hideous snakemen in alcoves
along the walls. Here your way divides. You can make
your way left, down a tunnel with a good deal of hissing
coming from it (turn to 538), or to the right, where the
tunnel narrows alarmingly (turn to 98).
94
If you have the code A46, turn to 624. If not, read on.
You carefully lower yourself into the pit, being careful
to avoid the spikes. Moving aside the timbers you check
over the body. You find 15 silver coins spilling from a
rotten pouch and a still intact dragonyak horn. Take
what you wish and gain the code A46.
Climb up the far side of the pit (turn to 303)?
Climb back up the way you came (turn to 761)?
95
The assassin falls, his dagger clattering to the ground.
You quickly escort the Everchild to a safer location. “I’m
alright! I promise! I knew you would protect me,” she
smiles. “You always have.”
The Everchild looks unflustered and calm as the
morning sun illuminates the horizon, and her presence
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on the field, astride a nomad steed, causes your army
to cheer wildly. Confidence is high. Now it is time to
see if your preparations for the coming battle have been
enough. Turn to 162.
96
If you have any party members assigned to the mercenary
mission, turn to 27. If not, turn to 545.
97
You do not trust idly displayed skeletons these days.
You make a point of shattering their skulls and ribcages,
casting their bones about and generally demolishing their
mortal remains. You feel a little bad about it afterwards,
wondering if you have committed some sort of sacrilege,
but there is no going back now. Gain the code A75.
Examine the book (turn to 8)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
98
The tunnel is extremely narrow, and you must proceed
down it single file. Decide which party member is at
the front of the group and which is at the back, then
turn to 849.
99
The goblins chitter to each other in their native tongue,
unsure of what to do. Such indecisive beasts!
Keep waiting (turn to 389)?
Leave the kitchen through the north door (turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door (turn to 736)?
100
With precise incantations you launch yourself into the
ether, towards the Valley of Bones.
Where do you wish to appear?
Chalice (turn to 450)?
Clifftop (turn to 19)?
Cursus (turn to 340)?
Lhasbreath Oasis (turn to 590)?
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Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
Lhasbreath Jungle (turn to 370)?
Luutanesh (turn to 614)?
Saltdad (turn to 75)?
The Blackwall (turn to 691)?
The Caves of Uranu (turn to 346)?
The Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
The Palace of Unbraaki (turn to 890)?
The Ruins of Mordain (turn to 515)?
The Salt Mines of Saltdad (turn to 25)?
The Salt Plains (turn to 460)?
The Temple of the Unbroken (turn to 535)?
The Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
The Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
101
Spitting on the blood-stained sands, you stride into the
central battle, back to back, swords in hand.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Lhasbreth Barbarians 7 (5+) 3+ 17
Chalice Swordsmen 5 (4+) 4+ 10
If you win, turn to 71.
102
This key has certainly travelled a long way from its lock
– but it fits! You hear a loud clang as you turn the key,
its triple locks unbolting one by one. The key seems to
be absorbed into the door mechanism itself and is pulled
out of your hand. Cross off the pyramidal key. You step
into a vast chamber beyond, filled with urns brimming
with treasure. A stone sarcophagus of a mighty king
dominates the middle of the enormous room, raised up on
a high platform surmountable only by a long set of stairs.
From the corners of the chamber you see something
terrible. Two giant skeletons, clad in bronze armour,
suddenly animate, blazing balefire in their eyes. They
heft enormous swords, ten feet long each.
If you wish you can flee the chamber now – but you
can never return. The door will slam shut behind you.
Turn to 46 if you wish to do this.
Otherwise you must fight for your treasure.
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Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Giant Skeleton 8 (3+) 5+ 30
2nd Giant Skeleton 10 (3+) 4+ 25
If you win, turn to 178.
103
You open the cage and the bird immediately flies onto
a low branch. You are about to move on when the bird
addresses you. “I’m grateful,” it says. “Not many humans
would do such a thing without promise of reward.”
“Not many birds can talk,” you say, surprised.
“All animals can talk – but rarely in your language,”
admits the bird. “I can teach you our tongue, if you have
any skill in sorcery.”
If you want to accept the bird’s offer you can learn
the spell below if you have any spellcasters in your party.
Remember that you can only have six spells in your
spellbook at any one time.
Animal Speech (Adventure)
You are able to communicate using the
secret language of animals. The text will
tell you when you can cast this spell.
Recharge: 50 silver
You thank the bird and watch as it flies off above the
jungle canopy. Turn to 618.
104
You cannot be certain, but the mural appears to
be telling some sort of story. An image of a terrible
demon, possibly Abraxas from legend, rises from the
earth and demolishes a number of cities. From cracks
in the ground come snakemen, slithering around the
survivors and rounding them up. The humans are turned
into slaves, building the snakemen a mighty temple, but
soon even the slaves begin to worship at the altars of the
temple as well. Here the mural ends abruptly. Make
of it what you will.
Record the code A41 and turn to 77.
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105
You make your way down to the riverbank, and
eventually find the raft with Emlyn’s help, covered over
with weeds and bushes. Two long poles can be used to
pilot the craft, and soon you are punting down the river,
the sun shimmering through the canopy of trees onto
the glittering water.
The raft begins to pick up speed, and as you round
a corner you can see why. There are rapids ahead, the
water splashing with thick foam against scattered rocks
that peek through the surface of the river. If you were
in canoes it would be easily navigable. On your raft it
will take all your skill to avoid danger.
Navigate the rapids (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 54. If you fail, turn to 337.
106
You pretend to offer aid; anything to get out of sight
of the Everchild’s rebellious followers. At the first
opportunity you inform the guards about the rebel’s
intentions. A few days later Che Long, Milagros and her
followers have vanished from the arena. Word reaches
you about a bloody struggle in the cells, but there are
few details. Not long after, the arena master releases
you under orders of the Iron King. “His majesty is most
pleased with your loyalty; the identity of the rebel leaders
has been a well-kept secret. He offers you this reward
and asks you to attend him at his palace if you seek
further remunerating work.”
The arena master presents you with 200 silver
coins. Weighing the price of treachery with a smile,
you gleefully leave the arena. Gain the code A4.
Now turn to 75.
107
If Sar Jessica Dayne is in your party, turn to 514.
If not, turn to 753.
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108
You hear hoofbeats in the distance. Glancing over
the top of the dune you spot a group of Lhasbreath
barbarians, riding on horseback. There are six of them
– quite a formidable group!
Attempt to hide from them by partially burying
yourselves in the dunes (turn to 525)?
Greet them cordially (turn to 199)?
Attack them at long distance (turn to 297)?
109
There are no exceptions. With dozens of guards at
their command the priests strip you of all your taxable
items (items that provide a +2 or greater bonus, except
for shields). For good measure you are scourged with
the whip as well. Each party member must lose 1
Health point.
Appalled at this daylight robbery you make your
way on. Turn to 458.
110
If you have the code A100, turn to 823. If not, read on.
The Grand Ziggurat is one of the largest buildings in
the valley, dwarfed only by the colossal Saltdad palace.
Guarding its steps are the fanatical Cursus Temple
Guard, the elite soldiers of the patriarch. They halt you
as you begin to climb the steps.
“Hold there, filthy heathens!” they spit. “Only true
followers of Cursus are allowed within!”
If you have a ring of the patriarch, turn to 387.
Otherwise, only party members who have Ritual
Scarring (Cursus) are permitted to enter the ziggurat.
Those without the scarring must wait outside, and you
cannot use their equipment or abilities until you leave
the ziggurat.
Enter the ziggurat (party members without Ritual
Scarring must wait outside), (turn to 574)?
Return to the town centre (turn to 340)?
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111
Sar Jessica is the first-born daughter of a baron of Royce.
It is impossible for a nobleman such as Dulcimer to refuse
the challenge and keep face in court. He emerges from
the house, accompanied by his house guards, an Ozury
rapier in his hand. His family, an endless procession of
cousins, grandparents, brothers and sisters, gather in a
circle to watch the duel. Only Sar Jessica may engage
in this battle.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Dulcimer 4 (4+) 4+ 8
If you win, the family reluctantly release Akini’s aunt,
bidding you never to darken their doorstep again (turn
to 68). If Sar Jessica is slain you may take her equipment
before leaving the house in disgrace, turn to 468.
112
Your new crew cheer as you come aboard. The ship is
large and shabbily built – but perhaps you can make
something of it? Record the stats of your ship below,
and be sure to christen it with a name:
Hulk
Fighting 3 Health 5 Cargo 3 units
Note that your new ship is in Mordian harbour.
What will you do now?
Depart in your new ship (turn to 851)?
Enter the wide tunnel (turn to 593)?
113
You are travelling along the Northroad that stretches
between Cursus and Luutanesh. Armed convoys from
the mystical city of Chalice roll by, along with scores of
travellers. Watering stops dot the ragged highway, with
merchants paying a few silver coins a time to feed their
labouring dragonyaks.
Roll a die. If you roll a 1, turn to 694.
If you roll anything else, turn to 477.
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114 116
You cautiously peek into the room. Before you are four You creep across the landing, looting rooms as you go.
enormous orcs, armed to the teeth. Fortunately all Only members of the wall-climbing team may help
four are dead, victims of a poisoning. It is a coward’s with the check.
weapon; but very effective! Turn to 669. Rob the upper floor (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
115 Successes Required: 5
You are travelling across a stretch of rocky desert, that If you succeed, turn to 22. If you fail, turn to 529.
rolls and twists into great gulches and canyons. Paths
have been worn into the stone from hundreds of years 117
of travel by nomads and barbarians who avoid the well- Battle is joined! The ogre lumbers to its feet and
guarded roads that link the cities. It is hot and dry, and attacks. Unbeknownst to you, the ogre’s mate, Daisy,
getting lost is a distinct possibility. is not far away. After the second round of combat she
Navigate the Withered Steppes (Team check) will join in the fight.
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 3 Opponent Attack Def Health
If you fail the check, have each party member lose 1 Skullcracker 8 (4+) 4+ 12
Health point as your rations dwindle. If you succeed, Daisy 9 (4+) 4+ 13
you manage to get your bearings enough to explore If you win, turn to 431.
your surroundings.
Look for a nomad camp (turn to 253)? 118
Explore some of the canyons (turn to 884)? You try to elbow your way through the crowd, but by
Go west to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)? the time you have reached the carcass it has been almost
Go southwest into the deep desert (turn to 202)? stripped clean. You are forced to gnaw on empty bones,
Go south to the Temple of the Unbroken (turn to 535)? feeding on marrow and gristly ligaments. The lack of
Go east to the Northroad (turn to 113)? food begins to drain your spirits.
Go northeast to Luutanesh (turn to 614)? Each Party Member must lose 1 Health point.
Go north to the Westroad (turn to 177)? Now turn to 865.
Go northwest towards Saltdad (turn to 858)?

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119
Pick a party member to read the book. Once you have
made your choice, turn to 839.
120
After days of wandering you finally reach the banks of
a wide and fast-running river. You plunge your faces
into the fresh water, drinking your fill. Following the
river downstream you come to a shabby city perched
atop a massive cliff. Turn to 19.
121
Concentrating intently, you unfurl a magical spell of
pure fire and roll it towards your flammable enemies.
They have no defence against such terrible magic and
are instantly consumed with a pitched wail. The smoke
and glowing sheets force you back to the stairs for a
time, but by the time their cries have subsided there is
nothing left of the paper golems but ash. Turn to 168.
122
After strenuous negotiations the mercenaries finally agree
to be discreetly absent during the battle tomorrow (cross
off any bars of gold bullion you offered the mercenaries).
Changing sides altogether would be a step too far for
their precious reputations. This will have an enormous
impact on the forthcoming battle. Gain the code A96.
Wishing them a speedy journey to their homelands you
return triumphant. Turn to 301.
123
Gurgling with effort, air bubbles blasting through the
water from your mouth and nostrils, you finally wrench
the block up high enough to get out. You roll under the
block and through the shadow door, the stone block
slamming down shut as you do so. You are soaking
wet... but alive. Turn to 717.
124
The command tent contains half a dozen agents; men
and women from Lhasbreath and Chalice rub shoulders
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with freed slaves from Saltdad and Clifftop. You stand
by the Everchild’s side as she offers commissions.
“There are three tasks that must be done tonight,”
she says quietly. “The assassination of Descantos, the
hired wizard of Cursus. Convincing the mercenaries
to abandon the patriarch’s cause. And lastly, seeing to
my personal security tonight. Each is important.”
She turns to you. “Which of these missions, my
friends, will you undertake?”
You must now decide how many missions your
party will undertake, and who will go on each mission.
Any missions you don’t undertake will be performed
by the Everchild’s other agents – although they have
a slimmer chance of success. You can choose to
undertake all three missions if you wish, or just one
or two.
Once you have decided who will undertake each
mission, turn to 567.
125
Sand surrounds you in all directions, though you can
make out some hills to the north.
Go north (turn to 275)?
Go west (turn to 590)?
Go south (turn to 515)?
Go east (turn to 535)?
126
Clifftop is currently under the governorship of Ayleta,
one of the Everchild’s generals. She welcomes you
into the hall, and details to you her various plans for
the improvement of the city. “I want to create more
permanent structures for the poor, and to reduce
the amount of beatings the overseers issue to their
farmworkers,” she says. “Progress is slow. The population
is uneducated and tend to misbehave when they are
not being brutalised. It may take many generations to
change Clifftop for the better.”
It seems a hard task, and not one suited to the abilities
of adventurers. Wishing her well, you depart the hall.
Turn to 19.
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127
If you have the code A59, turn to 42. The door opens into
a small room which contains a bookcase and a broken
reading chair. Searching the shelves is an unpleasant
experience, as the books are damp and fall to pieces
on contact with your fingers. You do manage to find a
magic scroll which seems undamaged. It is a scroll of
rage. You can use it in combat to increase the Fighting
score of each of your party members by 1 point until the
end of the combat. After one use it will vanish.
If you take it, record the code A59.
There is nothing else of value in the room, so you exit
by the only door. Turn to 494.
128
The Temple of Kalu is a squat tower of blue stone,
built in a jumble-like pattern from the ruins of the old
temple. The Everchild has decreed the temple should
be rebuilt in defiance of the laws laid down by the
patriarch of Cursus.
Within the temple tiny bells are softly chimed every
minute, with parishioners and priests taking it in turns
to strike the correct bell according to the time of day.
The great calendar, a mosaic and guide to the planting
dates of the year, is still incomplete, and requires more
bluestones to finish the work.
If you have any bluestones you may exchange one
for a blessing from the priests. If you are blessed, find
the party member with the lowest Survival score in the
team and increase their Survival by 1 point.
You can assist with the repairs to the calendar by
undertaking the following skill check.
Repair the calendar (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you pass the check you can receive a blessing (the
same one as above). If you fail the check, the calendar
is damaged, and the angry priests will ban you from
ever visiting the temple again. You can only assist the
priests with repairs to the calendar once.
Once your business here is complete, turn to 75.
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129
You have found the great bronze cogwheel, lying
almost buried in the wet sand. The wheel is quite
heavy, and it will take many attempts to tie a strong
knot around it, and in some dreadful currents.
The same party member who made the last skill check
must attempt the following:
Secure the cogwheel (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 745. If you fail, turn to 549.
130
The barbarians hail you as friends of Lhasbreath.
After discussing the health of the queen you bid the
barbarians farewell. Turn to 219.
131
The runesword (Fighting +3) is a powerful weapon,
however it also has the dreadful side effect of slowly
leaching the wielder’s life. If you carry this sword, the
character bearing it loses 1 Health point each time
you turn to a new reference number. You can share
the sword around the party in order to spread out the
damage, if you wish. You can discard the sword at any
time to end the curse, but you cannot sell it, since its
curse is immediately apparent to anyone who holds it.
Have your selected character lose 1 Health point
for touching the weapon, and then decide if you wish
to keep it. Regardless, you carry on down the tunnel.
Turn to 647.
132
The only item of interest in the tomb is the silver skull,
which seems to have stopped chanting.
The sarcophagus itself is empty. If you want to take
the skull, note it on your adventure sheet and record the
code A47. With nowhere else to go, you return to the
crossroads. Turn to 46.
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133 them in your pack. Gain the code A73.

In such a dangerous place battle appears inevitable. Pass through the door in the western wall
You confer with the Everchild, who agrees with your (turn to 256)?
plan to strike first. She raises her hands and unleashes Return to the corridor through the east door
a terrible blast of power that jolts all the giant spiders (turn to 755)?
clinging to the roof. They come tumbling down, but
quickly regain their feet and rush to an attack. 137
If you have the code A17, turn to 14. Otherwise, read on.
Opponent Attack Def Health The sands whip against your face as you stagger through
Black Spider 5 (5+) 4+ 6 the desert. You seek shelter against the wreck of a once
Grey Spider 4 (5+) 4+ 6 enormous statue, with only the sombre face of a long-
Green Spider 5 (5+) 4+ 5 forgotten king still visible in the lashing wind. Taking
Red Spider 4 (5+) 4+ 4 cover behind the hawkish nose of the stone face, you
If you win, turn to 790. wait the storm out.

134
You manage to find one fellow, a young and dynamic
looking man, who claims he can arrange an appointment
for you. However, it will cost 600 silver coins in
administrative fees. If you want to pay this, cross off
the money and turn to 171. Otherwise you have little
choice but to leave the hall (turn to 775).

135
Which level of the mines will you explore now?
Return to the surface (turn to 372)?
The twelfth level (turn to 739)?
The thirteenth level (turn to 388)?
The fourteenth level (turn to 597)?
The lowest level (turn to 222)?
When the wind dies down you examine the
136 area. You realise where you are now. These are the
Tumblestones, the remains of an ancient civilisation lost
You complete the finishing touches, grinding the
to the sands for all time. Historians from distant lands
components to the necessary fineness, and sprinkling
have attempted excavations here, but the heaped sands
them with confidence into the brew. Soon you have
filled their trenches as fast as they could be dug, and
completed two potions of invulnerability. When
the storms battered away their camps. Not much is left.
a party member drinks this potion at the start of a
A scattering of broken stones, perhaps once an enormous
combat round, they can ignore any amount of damage
carved mural of some kind, lie revealed across the sands,
they take from the next attack that hits them. The
the recent storms having unearthed them.
potion wears off after absorbing the first hit, or if the
Taking a casual look, you are surprised to see that
combat ends. Pleased with your new finds, you store
they are fragments of a spell, carved in enormous letters.

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The broken mural lies in pieces around you. It might be
possible to fit the shattered mural together and decipher
the spell if you are clever enough to puzzle it out.
Record the code A17, and make this skill check below.
Rebuild the spell mural (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 603. If you fail, turn to 368.
138
You make your way to the Expeditionary Guild but find
the area empty. The blue tents of House Ross have been
packed away and there is no sign of Sir Lawrence or
Emlyn Pass-Ross. Shrugging, you return to the city
centre. Turn to 775.
139
After washing yourselves you sit upon the bank.
Amelia has washed her long hair and is beginning to
re-braid it, gazing into her own reflection in the oasis.
On a whim Tasha offers to help her, and soon she is
twisting her hair into tight braids in a style reminiscent
of a Splintered Isle buccaneer. It is a moment of tender
kindness, which have been rare since you came to the
savage Valley of Bones. Amelia accepts Tasha’s help,
occasionally checking her progress by glancing into the
water.
“You’re going to make me look like a pirate!” Amelia
laughs. “I quite like it.”
“We can take it out if you have to meet any fine
lords or ladies,” Tasha says idly, continuing to braid.
“If it makes me look more like you, I don’t care
if some noble doesn’t like it,” shrugs Amelia. “I’m
a bastard girl. No one in Royce sees past my name.
Not even my own father.”
“Strange customs in your land,” Tasha muses.
“Perhaps we’ll sail to the Splintered Isles, next. That’s
true freedom. There’s no kings or queens there.”
“Or laws,” laughs Amelia. “Maybe they’re better
off for it.”
This has been a kindly encounter. Note in Tasha’s
notes box that she has gained a heart for Amelia Pass-
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Dayne. Amelia Pass-Dayne also gains a heart for
Tasha. Now turn to 51.
140
Although your trip into the shadow world was short,
it was oddly disconcerting. You feel pleased to leave
it behind. You head north, directly away from the
Blackwall. Turn to 858.
141
“All right, then,” nods the ogre. “I hate them orcies
anyway.” Cross off any money you bribed the ogre with.
“It’s madshards. That’s what they’re after,” he says
simply.
“What are madshards?” you ask.
“You know... madshards,” says the ogre, performing
some kind of indistinct mime. “Little bits of metal.
From that broken talisman, thing? You know. It’s what
the whole orc uprising is about.”
“And what is the orc uprising about?” you press.
“Don’t ask me,” shrugs the ogre. “I was hoping you
could tell me.”
Try to convince the ogre to change sides (turn to 576)?
Kill the ogre (turn to 117)?
Leave the ogre in peace (turn to 310)?
142
There is no central marketplace in Chalice, but rather
the shops and stalls are spread out amongst the well-
tended districts. Stern guards wearing fine longswords
and ceremonial robes patrol the streets, watching you
carefully as you go from shop to shop. The finest
weapons in the valley are forged in this place, with
techniques that rival those of Longport, although the
very best swords are not available for foreigners.
Item Buy Sell
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
Maul (Fighting +1)* - 25
Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) 200 100
Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* - 150
(continued...)
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Steel Longsword (Fighting +2) 800 400 144

Steel Greatsword (Fighting +3)* - 450 You are mid-way along the south coast of the Valley of
Masterwork Blade (Fighting +3) - 900 Bones. To the south is Viaan Island, occupied by the
Masterwork Greatsword (Fighting +4)* - 1250 fierce Bando tribe.
Shield (Armour +2) 50 25 Sail into the deep harbour of the Bando village
Hide Armour (Armour +1) - 30 (turn to 716)?
Bone Armour (Armour +2) - 150 Sail west (turn to 814)?
Bronze Armour (Armour +4) - 2000 Sail east (turn to 198)?
Soft Boots (Stealth +1) 500 250
Reference Book (Lore +1) 500 250 145
Warm Cloak (Survival +1) - 250
You manage to recall the correct incantations to dispel
Handsome brooch (Charisma +1) - 250
darkness of this kind, and suddenly your lanterns
Prybar 100 50
illuminate the room. Within you can see strange coffers,
Incense - 90
some of which have loose piles of coin scattered over
Goldwax Candle - 100
them. Opening the coffers you find a good deal more,
Engagement Ring - 65
some 200 silver coins in total, and a set of ornate bone
Vial of Poison - 50
armour (Armour +2). Unsure if your reward was worth
Dragonyak Horn - 35
the dreadful battle to get it, you move on. Turn to 93.
Lizard Hide - 50

When you have finished here, turn to 450.
143
You spend a full month with Che Long training up
the Bronzeguard. They are a formidable sight in
their gleaming bronze armour and powerful steel
weapons. Only the best recruits are permitted to stay
in training, and soon you have a unit of the Everchild’s
fiercest supporters dressed in enchanted armour.
The unit’s morale is exceptional, and they are sure to
make a powerful impression on the battlefield.
Add the following unit to the Saltdad garrison:
Bronzeguard – Strength 5, Morale 5
You cannot have more than one unit of Bronzeguard
in existence at any given time as their equipment is
irreplaceable. If the Bronzeguard are ever destroyed,
you can train new recruits to use their equipment by
spending another two gold bullion bars. Feeling nigh
indestructible, you return to the palace. Turn to 620.
146
Somewhere, deep within your subconscious, you realise
that something is wrong. The book is constantly
building to a point, but never satisfying you. For pages
and pages you have been utterly unenlightened, nor
can you seem to break away from reading it. Slowly,
painfully, as if in a dream, you grasp the edge of a
page and tear it out. The curse is instantly broken, and
you continue to rip out pages until your consciousness
clears. Your companions are relieved to see you have
woken from your reverie. You have been standing
immobile for a full ten minutes! Turn to 695.
147
With perfect timing you slip into the room, jemmy
open the overseer’s table drawer and grab the key. You
emerge just in time, ducking into a darkened corner as
a pair of guards wander by. Once they have passed,
you creep back to the gatehouse door, unlocking it and
entering. Turn to 611.

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Note: If you have a hygliph flower, the snakemen are

148 put off by its pungent odour and require a 5+ on their
Sir Lawrence pours you a bottle of fine Almskirk wine, attack rolls to inflict damage during this battle.
and bids you sit upon velvet cushioned chairs in his If you win, turn to 579.
plush marquee. “We are here to find spices,” admits Sir
Lawrence. “House Ross has always been more interested 151
in trade than the petty wars of Longport Bay. Let the
Daynes and the Baileys fight like dogs – we are interested You open the door into a large chamber with a glowing
in the larger world. We have expeditions elsewhere, but floor. Strange circles and runes have been carved in
this one is all about exploring the jungles that lie to the the middle, but it is difficult to make out exactly what
west of Lhasbreath. If we can find enough interesting has been drawn as crawling over the mystic patterns are
herbs or spices it might be profitable enough to set up a hundreds of beetles, their shiny black carapaces reflecting
trade post or colony.” the light of your lanterns. Almost as one they stop and
Sir Lawrence frowns. “Unfortunately, we’ve hit crawl round to look at you. The effect is rather eerie.
a snag,” he admits. “The knights who were going Like a tiny phalanx they begin to advance upon you.
to escort our scholars into the jungle have perished. Cast a spell to disperse them (turn to 754)?
They engaged in an honour duel with several barbarian Attempt to crush the beetles underfoot (turn to 518)?
locals... and came out of the battle poorly. Until I can
Slam the door shut to keep them out and return to
find guards I can trust, I cannot send our scholars in.
the crossroads (turn to 566)?
You seem cultured and capable folk. Perhaps you would
be willing to act as expedition leaders? There would
be an ample reward on offer!” 152
Would you like to accept Sir Lawrence’s offer (turn to 5)? The slaves of Clifftop are a lucky breed, compared to
Or do you not feel ready to risk the jungle just yet the citizens. Having paid money to acquire them, most
(turn to 775)? masters are unwilling to whip their slaves to death,
unlike the deathly ill peasants who toil in the fields.
149 If you have fewer than four party members in
The bull stands seven feet tall at the shoulder. your team you may recruit some more from the slave
This will not be an easy battle. market, either another named character, or a character
Opponent Attack Def Health you generate yourself using the Advanced Rules in the
Dragonyak Bull 6 (3+) 4+ 15 back of the book. You can never have a character of the
If you win, the dragonyak herd disperses in panic. same name appear twice in your party. If, for instance,
You can take a dragonyak horn as a reward for your Sar Jessica Dayne has died at any time during your
battle, if you wish. There is nothing else to see in this adventurers you cannot have her again in the same party.
canyon, turn to 115. It costs 200 silver coins to buy another party
member, and they start with no equipment. Remember
150 that a party member without a weapon has their
You must fight! Fighting score reduced by 1 point in combat.
Opponent Attack Def Health When you are done here, turn to 19.
1st Snakeman 3 (4+) 3+ 7
2nd Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 7
3rd Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 5
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153 155
You show Mannus, the keeper of the holy purse, the Dulcimer cannot be swayed and throws you out of his
iron sceptre – a symbol that you speak with the Iron house. Akini thanks you for your efforts but is resigned
King’s authority. He takes it (cross it off your adventure to a grisly death at the hands of her lover. You cannot stay
sheet) and welcomes you, commanding a slave to pour to watch, and leave, shaking your head at the savagery
you some wine and close the door. You begin to discuss of the Saltdad court. Turn to 75.
the Saltdad tithe and convey the Iron King’s wishes
that it should be modified downwards as a point of 156
principal. You also add that, coincidentally, the Iron The crier bird should fetch a tidy sum in a big city. Note
King understands that Mannus is poorly compensated it down on your adventure sheet. Pleased with your
for his time in the tax office and that good conscience find, you make your way out of the jungle. Turn to 618.
compels him to see that changed.
Bribe the official (Team check) 157
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
The sound of drums and crowds roaring echo in your
Successes Required: 4
ears as you are once again lined up in the gatehouse in
If you succeed, turn to 476. If you fail, turn to 560.
preparation for your latest bout. Up to four crude blades
(Fighting +0) are available to your characters. Again, one
154
character may be armed with a shield (Armour +2), and
If you have the code A77, turn to 6. If not, read on. another with a two-handed maul (Fighting +1)*.
You bid your companions farewell, assuring them Equip your characters as you wish then turn to 170.
you will be alright and that you must face the coming
trial alone. Reluctantly they agree to leave you, saying 158
that they will stay in Chalice until your exploration of
The market of Lhasbreath is a noisy and vibrant place,
the caves is complete. Until you return to Chalice you
based around a stone amphitheatre and bedecked with
cannot call on any of your other party members to make
brightly coloured tents. Monkeys and birds chitter in
skill checks, fight battles or carry or transfer equipment.
the cool shadows, darting away as people approach,
Akihiro is completely alone.
only to return to steal a loose berry or fruit.
Make a note that if Akihiro dies you should turn to
450. Eventually the rest of the party will realise he isn’t
Item Buy Sell
coming back and continue their adventure. Any items
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
of equipment he was carrying at the time of his death
Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25
will also be lost.
Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) 200 100
You wander the hills for many hours, passing many
Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* 300 150
small and empty caves, pondering where exactly you
Steel Longsword (Fighting +2) - 400
should be going. After a while you sit upon a rock and
Steel Greatsword (Fighting +3)* - 450
enter a deep meditation.
Shield (Armour +2) 50 20
Meditate on your destiny (Individual check)
Hide Armour (Armour +1) 70 35
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Bone Armour (Armour +2) 300 150
Successes Required: 2
Bronze Armour (Armour +4) - 2000
If you succeed, turn to 683. If you fail, turn to 510.
Soft Boots (Stealth +1) - 250
Reference Book (Lore +1) - 250
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Warm Cloak (Survival +1) 500 250
Handsome brooch (Charisma +1) - 250
Prybar 100 50
Incense - 90
Bluestone - 45
Grey Talisman - 100
Engagement Ring - 65
Vial of Poison - 50
Dragonyak Horn - 35
Lizard Hide - 25
When you are finished here, turn to 775.
159
If you have the code A42, turn to 257. If not, read on.
As you cross a dune you come upon a strange sight.
A monkey, just an arms-length tall, lies in the sand,
breathing heavily, almost dehydrated. Such beasts are
never seen outside the Lhasbreath jungles, and yet here
is one apparently wandering the desert like a nomad.
It is in a dreadful state. Gain the code A42.
Give the monkey some water (turn to 552)?
Give it a wide berth (turn to 125)?
160
You rip the book from the orc’s hands. With a speed
and bloodthirsty ferocity you would have thought was
impossible from the placid creature, the orc rears up
and stabs you in the neck with a knife he pulls from his
sleeve. Choose a party member to lose 4 Health points.
The rest of your party manage to drag the orc away and
stab him to death as he violently thrashes. The change
over the orc seemed unbelievable. You didn’t even realise
orcs could read! Gain the code A71.
Examine the black book he was reading (turn to 119)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
161
You make good names for yourselves in the arena,
but come to be feared and envied by the professional
gladiators. They arrange with the arena master to have
you sold on to less heroic duties. Roll a die to determine
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where you end up.
1-3: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop,
turn to 866.
4-6: You are sold to the priests of Cursus,
turn to 531.
162
It is the morning of battle. About you the soldiers of
the Everchild ready their weapons and armour, looking
down the gentle incline towards the city. You doubt
the soldiers of Cursus will oblige you by fighting you
on the slopes – you will have to go down to meet them.
Record this reference number (162) and turn to 300
to see the rules for mass combat. The Cursite forces are
arrayed below. You may choose a maximum of six units
from the Saltdad barracks to commit to this battle.
If you have the code A40, the Cursite Zealots are
absent in this battle.
If you have the code A95, ignore any spells cast by
Descantos, as he has been slain.
If you have the code A96, any units with the word
‘mercenary’ in their title are absent in this battle.
Descantos, the hired war wizard brought in by the
patriarch, will cast the following spells at the start of
each round:
1st Round: Enfeeblement – Your front unit in the
Centre zone loses 1 point of Strength.
2nd Round: Clinging Dread – Your front unit in the
Left Flank zone loses 1 point of Morale.
3rd Round: Rout – Your front unit in the Left Flank
must make an immediate Morale check or flee.
4th Round onwards: Descantos casts no more spells.
Left Flank
Front: Cursite Zealots – Strength 4, Morale 5
Support: Cursite Infantry – Strength 4, Morale 4
Centre
Front: Mercenary Knights* – Strength 5, Morale 3
Support: Citizen Archers – Strength 2, Morale 4
*Knights gain a +1 bonus to their Strength on the 1st
round of battle
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Right Flank locked door is set in the nearby western wall. Around
Front: Cursite Riders – Strength 5, Morale 4 the bend the corridor terminates at another door with a
Support: Mercenary Spears – Strength 3, Morale 2 large red ‘x’ painted across it. You try the nearby door
but find it securely locked.
If you win, turn to 316. If you lose, turn to 220. Unlock the nearby door
(only if you have a rusty key, turn to 896)?
163 Go through the door with the ‘x’ on it (turn to 793)?
Swallowing your fear you crawl out of the tent and Go back to the long corridor (turn to 634)?
approach the strange light. You see it coalesce into a
familiar figure. “Mother…” you say sadly. 166
“Aye, Amelia, it is I,” responds your mother, her If you have the code A1, and you don’t have the code
ghostly form wavering before you. “I have travelled far A22, turn to 636. Otherwise, read on.
from the Savage Lands to give you this warning. Beware The sand shifts beneath your feet. Bursting from
Ashdain, lord of the third circle. He has fallen under the the desert come three giant desert scorpions, each as
power of the dark one and is not your friend. Accept no large as a war hound. They scuttle forwards, their
quest or task he might give you.” stingers tensing and claws open to catch you.
“But... I have never heard of this man…” you whisper.
“And who is this dark one you speak of…?” Opponent Attack Def Health
“I have said more than I should,” responds the ghostly 1st Scorpion 5 (4+) 4+ 5
figure. “Even your father, Baldwin, never treated me as 2nd Scorpion 4 (4+) 4+ 4
wickedly as Ashdain. Find my bones... then you shall 3rd Scorpion 4 (4+) 4+ 3
find the answers you seek.” If you win, you can extract a single vial of poison
“Where shall I find them?” you ask desperately. from their stingers. Turn to 804.
“Mother! Mother!”
But it is too late. Your mother’s image fades like 167
moonlight and vanishes into the black sky. You are You have returned to the funeral chamber of Imopposh
sobbing as you return to the tent, and your companions the Mad. However, you have already defeated this vile
comfort you as best they can. If your mother is indeed shade and taken his treasures. There is nothing more
dead, you will swear a vengeance upon her killer... if the to be done here. Turn to 115.
ghost can be trusted.
Gain the code A49. Turn to 840. 168
With the golems defeated you must decide what to do
164
next. Gain the code A92.
You are creeping through the shadowy compound, Examine the vault door (turn to 215)?
hardly daring to breathe as you tiptoe from one piece of Check out the room to the south (turn to 484)?
cover to the next. Guards are everywhere! Leave the palace (turn to 265)?
Sneak into the kitchen (turn to 424)?
Prowl into the armoury (turn to 353)? 169
Your distraction team must divert the guards' attention
165
from their posts at the gatehouses. What tactic do you
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Start a fight amongst yourselves (you need at least two
characters assigned to the distraction, turn to 45)?
Attempt to seduce the guards (turn to 7)?
Pretend to be a messenger, and say that their captain
needs them urgently (turn to 875)?
170
You step out into broiling heat, the sun scorching the
sands under your bare feet. You are the first competitors
into the arena and receive a roaring cheer from the crowd
as you appear. High above you the Iron King gazes
down impassively, Malronac the Deathengine standing
unflinching by his side. You look across the heat-swept
arena as the far gate is opened. You cannot help but
swallow as a pair of shaggy-haired desert lions come
snarling out of the gate. Their manes are stained red
with the blood of other victims, and they roar at you
with filthy yellow teeth. You must fight for your lives.
Opponent Attack Def Health
First Lion 4 (4+) 4+ 9 of the ledge flakes away, but you manage to keep your
Second Lion 3 (4+) 4+ 10
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Note: You cannot use spells in this fight, under threat
of mutilation!
If you win, turn to 236.
171
The young man takes you to a small side room and asks
you to wait while he organises introductions. You take
a seat anxiously, hoping the young man is not some
devious con artist who has just run off with your money.
Roll a die. If you roll between 1 and 4, turn to 234. If
you roll a 5 or 6, turn to 308.
172
You find lodging at a large inn, The Iron Crown, which
serves coffee and warm beer in a courtyard surrounded
by rentable rooms. For every 5 silver coins you spend,
each party member can recover 1 Health point.
Spellcasters can also spend silver here to recharge their
spells, purchasing components in the nearby marketplace
and going into meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
During your stay you ask about the nearby landmarks.
“The Blackwall is a place of ill reputation,” confides a
serving wench. “No one knows why it was built, or what
it is walling off, since it is easy to go around it. Still, those
who become obsessed with it tend to disappear, never to
be seen again!” Frightening stuff! Turn to 75.
173
You frown. This book is nothing but a pack of well-
written lies. The truth in the world can only be found
from within, not from the idle rantings of some long-
dead scholar. You tear out a number of offending
pages, the world coming back into focus again. Your
companions are relieved to see you have woken from
your reverie. You have been standing immobile for a
full ten minutes! Turn to 695.
174
The spiders above you merely watch as you carefully
shuffle along the thin, crumbling ledge. Midway a part
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footing until you reach the far end. Soon, you have
all crossed, the spiders wary of approaching such large,
flame carrying prey. Another chamber beckons on the
other side. Turn to 347.
175
It will take skill and judgement to navigate the deadly
shoals around Mordain. The city doesn’t have a dire
reputation for nothing!
Navigate the shoals (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, you manage to steer past the rocks
and into the harbour (make a note that your ship is in
Mordain Harbour and turn to 662). If you fail, turn
to 836.
176
“We are emissaries sent by the Everchild,” you say
confidently. “She wishes to discuss an important matter
with the God King.”
“The Everchild died a thousand summers ago,” says
the sister firmly. “The God King does not deal with the
emissaries of ghosts.”
This will take some persuasion.
Convince the sister (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 709. If you fail, turn to 744.
177
You are travelling on the Great Westroad, the western
branch of a magnificent highway made in the elder
times. The entire road is raised on a bank of earth some
twenty feet high, and great sand dunes have piled up
over the years on either side. It is busy with traffic, and
with flatulent dragonyaks hauling many tons of goods
in massive wagons between the great cities of the valley.
To the north the Stonewalls act as a barrier between the
consuming deserts of the south and the mysterious and
powerful nation of Drakehallow.
Go west to Saltdad (turn to 75)?
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Go east to Luutanesh (turn to 614)?
Go north to the salt mines (turn to 25)?
Go south to the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
Talk to the caravan drivers (turn to 781)?
178
The final giant skeleton topples with a mighty crash.
The treasures of the ancients are now yours to seize!
There are 2250 silver coins to take. You also find a
goldwax candle, a bar of gold bullion and a cloak of
protection (Survival +3). In the coffin of the king, you
prise a magical shortsword (Fighting +4) from his grasp.
Pleased with your finds you stride out of the chamber
with your treasures, the curious door slamming shut
behind you as you leave. Turn to 46.
179
It will be difficult indeed to track down the local thieves’
guild without a contact. If you have the code A5, turn
to 216. Otherwise your enquiries are met with nothing
but blank stares and snarls. Turn to 75.
180
You are in a long corridor, the remains of the barricade
you dismantled spread thinly along its length. To the
west, stone steps descend further into the complex.
To the east is a simple wooden door.
Go west, down the steps (turn to 747)?
Go east, through the door (turn to 821)?
181
The normally straight-laced Amelia has enjoyed rather
too much wine this evening. She is visibly tottering over
to the wine barrel for more, to the raucous laughter of
nearby soldiers.
Will you send a party member to escort her to bed,
in which case choose a party member and turn to 61?
Or let the woman enjoy herself for once (turn to 594)?
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182
If you have a barbarian body, turn to 249. If you have
the code A67 or A86, turn to 331. Otherwise, read on.
Lhasbreath is a bustling town, full of energy and life.
Therefore, it is strange to encounter an older looking
man looking glum upon his doorstep. “My son, Garon
the Bloody-Mouthed is missing,” he admits. “He was
adventuring near the cursed ruins of Mordain, but alas
I have not seen him since. You are clearly travellers
yourselves. If you should find my son, bring him home.
You shall know him by his great beard which he paints
red in honour of his grandfather.”
If you have the code A66, turn to 286. If not, you
promise the old man that you will keep an eye out for
him, and leave him to his misery. Gain the code A67 and
turn to 775.
183
Dashing from one pillar to the next as each guard turns
their back, you manage to creep as stealthily as mice until
you are out of sight of the guards. Eventually you reach
the back of the hallway and come to the vault door. It is
a colossal slab of black marble. It has no lock, nor handle,
and needs none. Its weight alone is designed to ensure it
stays closed. It would take half a dozen men to open this
door in normal times. Can you manage it yourselves?
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Open the vault (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (6+)
Successes Required: 4
Note: If you have a prybar, the DC becomes 5+.
If you succeed, turn to 498. If you fail, each party
member loses 1 Health point from the strain. You can
try again until you succeed, losing 1 Health point each
time you fail, or give up and return to the main floor
(turn to 574).
184
You are almost sad as Yu Yan sprawls to the ground.
The woman fought well, and it was a shame such talent
should go to waste. You search her, her stonecutter
sword (Fighting +2) is the most interesting possession
she has. This weapon inflicts two points of Health
damage for each success you score against rocky or stony
opponents.
She also carries 135 silver coins and, to your delight,
a silver idol. You shake your head in amazement. You
almost let the object of your quest slip through your
fingers! Pleased to have completed your quest so
promptly, you make your way out of the cave, and back
to the temple in Chalice. Turn to 856.
185
If you have a bronze locket turn to 43. If you have the
code A29 turn to 893. Otherwise read on.
You get into a conversation with an old man named
Janus about his adventurous wife, Alidale. Apparently
Alidale was a great explorer of the Valley in the times
before the rise of the Iron King. She had heard of the
Temple of the Unbroken, the birthplace of the Cursus
religion, and wanted to explore the ruins. Sadly, she
never returned. It has been forty years since then, and
Janus has never taken another wife. He asks for you to
keep an eye out for a bronze locket if you should ever
chance to venture into the temple yourself. It was a gift
Janus bought his wife when they were courting, and he
would like it back to remember her by.
You assure him you will keep your eyes peeled before
moving on. Turn to 614.
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186
A howling storm whips up from the cape to the west.
The powerful gusts are blowing you closer and closer
to the rocks! If you have the Nature Ward spell, turn
to 892. If not, choose someone to steer the vessel and
make the skill check below:
Navigate the storm (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: Special
Note: The rocks will do 8 points of damage to your
ship’s health. For every success you can reduce the
damage by 1 point.
If your ship is reduced to 0 or fewer Health points
turn to 484. If not, read on.
You manage to avoid the worst of the dreadful
weather, despite some damage to the ship. Relieved at
your good fortune you resolutely sail on. Turn to 240.
187
The rogues react with surprise and alarm as you stand
up and make your way down the ladder that links the
balcony to the ground floor. Evidently they have never
received visitors before. You attempt to calm them,
letting them know that you mean them no harm.
Calm the thieves (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 430. If you fail, turn to 266.
188
You tie a few ropes together and bind them strongly to
the most intact parts of the remaining wall, and then
begin to abseil down the cliffside.
Climb down the cliffside (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (3+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 662. If you fail, a character
falls about halfway down, choose a party member to lose
3 Health points. You must make the skill check again,
a different party member will fall each time you fail. If
you pass, or fail four times, your entire party has made
it down, one way or another! Turn to 662.
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189
If you have the code A100, turn to 421. If you have
the code A33, turn to 540. If not, read on.
You meet with the Everchild in the war room at
the palace. She and her generals are poring over a
huge map of the valley, with a particular focus on the
city of Clifftop. “Welcome back, my friends,” she
smiles. “As you can see, we are planning our attack
on Clifftop. Due to the relative fertility of the land,
and reinforcements from Cursus, Clifftop possesses a
large, if undisciplined army. I would feel confident
going into battle against them with six units from the
Saltdad garrison. Any less than that would be... risky.
However, you’ve been stalwart commanders of my
forces, and you got me this city. So tell me.
Are we ready to launch an attack on Clifftop?”
Order the attack (turn to 610)?
Wait until you have more soldiers (turn to 620)?
Have a private word with the Everchild (turn to 488)?
190
If you have the code A85, turn to 138.
Otherwise, read on.
At first you are unsure if the rumours are true.
Can there really be an Expeditionary Guild in a city
as raucous and illiterate as Lhasbreath? You find the
‘guild’ in the tent city, a collection of gloriously decorated
marquees embroidered with the heraldic crest of House
Ross (a stag’s head on a field of blue and gold). This noble
house of Royce is based in the county of Longport Bay,
which means they are a long way from home.
You are soon spotted by the leader of the guild, Sir
Lawrence Ross, uncle to Baroness Carissa, the head of
the house. He is overjoyed to see some cultured travellers
in Lhasbreath and immediately invites you into his tent
for a drink.
Accept his offer (turn to 148)?
Politely decline and return to the city centre
(turn to 775)?
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191
In order to get the weapons, you will need to split up your
party. Choose up to three party members to perform
a distraction, and up to two party members to steal the
weapons. You must have at least one party member
performing each mission. Once you have decided who
will do which task, turn to 169.
192
You believe you have deciphered the clever code in the
writing. You find a narrow knothole in the rock and
plunge your arm inside. You pull out a magnificent silver
chalice, which you can sell in town for 100 silver coins.
Note the money on your adventure sheet now. Pleased
with your find, you depart. Turn to 395.
193
You twist sharply and slip from Tommul’s grasp.
He crashes to the floor, his companion clumsily tripping
over him. With a laugh you quickly dash away, back to
the safety of your companions. Turn to 157.
194
You stroll away from Luutanesh, the sun climbing the
sky as you make your way back to the great road.
West, towards Saltdad (turn to 177)?
North, to the salt mines (turn to 25)?
East, towards Chalice (turn to 442)?
South, to the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
Southeast, along the Northroad to Cursus
(turn to 113)?
195
You point out that the definition of a religious ceremony
and a funeral observance are quite different things
in Chalice law. Simply passing by a temple is not a
ceremony in itself, and therefore no law is broken. The
kensai pause a moment to consult a monk in a nearby
temple, but soon realise that you are correct in the most
literal sense. In deference to the dead man’s life of selfless
service to the state they allow the casket to pass.
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The mourners give a most impious cheer before
continuing their wake. The monk who advised the
kensai congratulates you. “Young men are good at
war, but poor in wisdom,” he says. “With the exception
of the young people I see before me. Thank you for
avoiding bloodshed. Perhaps this gift will aid you in
gaining even greater wisdom?”
The monk presents you with a block of incense.
Take it if you like, then turn to 450.
196
The tunnel ends in a door with a black triangle painted
on it. Blood leaks from the gap under the door.
Open the door carefully (turn to 578)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
197
You stagger from the chasm, pulling the Everchild from
the pit as you do so. You have all suffered wounds, and
one of the Everchild’s followers lies dead in the crevice.
“Saint Elias watch over his spirit,” mutters the Everchild,
as she glances back into the bloody pit. “We must go
on, or all was for naught.”
You stagger, wounded, through the only exit.
Turn to 347.
198
Your ship is crashing through the rolling waves of the
Azure Deep, the near-boundless ocean that covers the
valley’s southern coast. To the north are high cliffs,
from which blasts of gritty sand, blown from the strong
coastal breezes, pour from the cliffsides. It has the
appearance of sulphur-yellow rivers, dashing down into
the oblivion of the sea.
Roll a die. If you roll a 1 or 2, turn to 721. If you
roll a 3 or more, turn to 851.
199
If you have the code A16, the barbarians treat you as
friends. After exchanging pleasantries they ride on.
Turn to 840. If not, the barbarians have only looting
on their minds, not fine words. Turn to 238.
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200
Battles at sea are very similar to personal combat. Your
ship makes the first attack, unless the text tells you
otherwise. Make a Fighting check using the Fighting
score of your ship. The Defence of ships is always 4+
in ship combat. For every success you score you can
reduce the Health of the enemy ship by 1 point. The
enemy ship then attacks you in the same way.
If you have a spellcaster with any Sea Combat spells,
they can cast one spell before each attack you make.
Only spells marked ‘Sea Combat’ can be used when
ships fight.
The combat ends when either your ship or the
enemy are reduced to 0 or fewer Health points. Now
turn back to the page reference you recorded earlier.
Good luck, captain!
201
At first you fear you will have to stay in one of the
religious hostelries that dot the city. A nightly whipping
does not appeal, so fortunately you discover a single inn
that caters to foreigners; The Sign of the Sand, built
in the harbour district. Though it is built of stone, it
reminds you of the kind of traditional inn you might
find in Royce, with warm beer and comfortable rooms
aplenty. It was built with the permission of the priests
a hundred years ago, to encourage sea trade to the city.
Its future is constantly in doubt, as hard-line priests
detest its presence in the city, but so far economics has
trumped religious politics.
For every 5 silver coins you spend, each party
member can recover 1 Health point. Spellcasters can
also spend silver here to recharge their spells, purchasing
components in the nearby marketplace and going into
meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
You get into a discussion with some travellers from
Drakehallow, who seem set on exploring the ruins
of Mordain. “There are vast tunnels and dungeons
located beneath the surface,” says one, a wizard from
the magical school Animus Mast. “No one has mapped
them all, but a wise explorer will try. It’s easy to get
turned around in those deathly arcades.”
When you are finished here, turn to 340.
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202
You are deep in the central deserts of the valley, where
it is sometimes years between rainfall and civilisation
is all but unknown.
Manage your water (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, you manage to conserve water by
travelling mostly at night and sheltering from the
worst of the sun. If you fail, each party member loses
1 Health from heatstroke.
Roll a die. If you roll a 1 or 2, turn to 159. If not,
turn to 125.
203
Hacking your way through the library you at last manage
to break through the swarm of bashing, flapping books.
When the last party member has escaped you slam the
door shut, the thud of books impacting on the door
shuddering through your body. Eventually the noise
stops, and you presume the books have returned to their
shelves. Hoping you will have no more book-related
perils you make your way onwards.
Turn to 69.
204
“This is a poor show, my lord, for a noble house to
exert such effort against a common one,” you say sadly.
“Has the house of Dulcimer dropped so low that it can
only feud with peasants and serving girls? Are they
your equals that you summon such a show of force
and indignity? Such rustics should be ignored, not
dignified with vengeance. Release the girl’s aunt before
you are made a laughing stock before the king!”
Panicked by your words, Dulcimer quickly agrees
to release Akini’s aunt, on your agreement that you will
never mention this awkwardness in court. You agree
and are soon escorting Akini’s aunt back home.
Turn to 68.
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205
Your descent is relatively straightforward, though you are
compelled to light your lanterns to see anything more
than the entry shaft. Tunnels lead off in four directions,
carved out of the antique sandstone.
Go northwest (turn to 761)?
Go northeast (turn to 801)?
Go southeast (turn to 869)?
Go southwest (turn to 217)?
Climb back up to the surface (turn to 426)?
206
You greet the Bando tribesmen like old friends, and
soon there is singing and cheering across the village.
As a good will offering you present the Bando with a
few surplus tools and ropes from the ship, and you are
presented in turn with sweet, intoxicating fruit drinks
and a well-crafted spear (Fighting +0).
Soon you are escorted to see the shaman.
Turn to 381.
207
The Church of Cursus in Clifftop is unique in the valley,
in that it is made of jungle timbers rather than stone.
The city is poor, and not even the faithful have the
means to pay for the impressive black stone ziggurats
more common to Cursus temples. Within the hall you
can see flagellated parishioners begging for forgiveness
from their distant god, whilst poor priests while away the
endless hours with chants they must recite from memory
for lack of expensive books to refer to.
The high priest is eager for donations. If you pay
him 1,000 silver coins he will clumsily bless you. Find
the party member with the lowest Stealth score in the
team, and if their Stealth score is less than 3, increase
their Stealth by 1 point. If all your party members'
Stealth scores are already 3 or above, the blessing will
have no effect.
You may also receive some ritual scarring, which are
runes sacred to Cursus carved across the chest of the
subject. The priests are bound to perform this service to
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any who ask for it. If one of your party members wants
some ritual scarring, they must lose 1 point of Health
permanently. Add the Ritual Scarring (Cursus) to the
notes section of their character box.
When you are finished here, turn to 19.
208
You are about halfway across the plank when it suddenly
breaks in two. You plunge down into the pit and onto
the spikes. Roll a die. Your party member loses that
many Health points.
You watch as the timber plank which ‘broke’ above
you suddenly snaps back into place. Only now, from this
position, can you see that the plank is hinged on either
side, and is designed to separate when someone puts their
weight on it and then reset immediately afterwards.
You curse the ingenuity of the trap maker as your
companions quickly come to your rescue, bending down
to offer you their hands. You scrabble out of the pit.
Turn back to 761.
209
You return to the excavated cavern dug out by the
invading orcs. The short tunnels lead to nothing but
dead ends. After giving the chamber one last look, you
make your way back up the stairs. Turn to 634.
210
You are standing in a comfortable attic room which
contains dozens of bunkbeds. Monkeys sleep in the
beds, blankets tucked tight around themselves. A few
monkeys are still up, sitting in small chairs, reading
books by candlelight. Tiny wardrobes contain robes,
turbans and hats. What kind of madhouse is this? The
monkeys resolutely ignore you as you make your way
across the floor. It seems as if you are free to explore the
house. Where will you go?
To Unbraaki’s study (turn to 659)?
To the library (turn to 459)?
To the basement (turn to 67)?
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their best chance of escape, turn on their masters with

their picks and shovels.

Opponent Attack Def Health

1st Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 9
2nd Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 11
3rd Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 10
4th Orc 3 (4+) 4+ 10
5th Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 6
Orc Leader 7 (4+) 4+ 14
Notes: The slaves will assist you in this battle. After all
your party members have attacked, the slaves will inflict
1 point of Health damage on each orc, except the orc
leader – they are too terrified to strike him!
If you win, turn to 707.

211
You are in the room with the open coffin.
Shattered skeletons surround you.
Go through the north door (turn to 717)?
Go through the south door (turn to 18)?
Go through the south-west door (turn to 127)?
212
Puffing yourselves up, you and your companions put on
a brave show before the slaves, shoving them hard and
roaring bold threats. This will require a good deal of
bravery and force.
Threaten greedy slaves (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 526.
If you fail, turn to 572.
213
You draw your weapons and prepare for a mighty battle.
You are pleased to see the slaves, who realise that this is
214
The Iron King’s armies cannot hold off against you.
They break and run, scattering into the desert. The
Everchild commands the army forward into the city
of Saltdad itself. A number of guards and priests of
Cursus attempt to stand in your army’s way, and the
battle dissolves into a furious street fight between your
forces. Incredibly, despite your overwhelming victory
on the field, it looks like the Iron King might be able to
hold you off until the desert night freezes your troops
away.
The deadlock has to be broken! Leaving the
Everchild in charge of the army you break through
the lines to storm the palace itself. Kicking open the
door to the throne room you can see the Iron King in
his full battle regalia, waiting with his elite guards.
“Foreign devils!” he spits, still proudly wearing his
jagged crown. “This city is mine! I’ll not hand over
the reins of power to a child!”
He grimly advances. The final battle for Saltdad
has begun!
If you have the code A8 the Bronzeguard is not
present.
If you have the code A13 Malronac the Deathengine
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Opponent Attack Def Health
The Iron King 6 (4+) 4+ 15
Malronac the Deathengine 6 (3+)* 4+ 30
Bronzeguard 9 (4+) 5+ 12
Sgt Kheller 5 (4+) 4+ 7
Sgt Tacitus 5 (4+) 4+ 6 217
*Note: Malronac will attack twice each round. You must
assign the damage of the second attack to a different
character from the first.
If you somehow manage to win, turn to 309.
215
If you have the code A93, turn to 348. If you have the
code A12, turn to 258. Otherwise, read on.
You look over the vault door. As you surmised there
appears to be no way to open it. Without a key or a
handle, the vault seems inaccessible. If you have the code
A43, turn to 293. If not, you will have to do something
else. Perhaps you can find an expert to help you with
the vault door? Gain the code A11.
Check out the room to the south (turn to 484)?
Leave the palace (turn to 265)?
216
You make your way under the city to see Brekken, the
leader of the thieves’ gang you encountered in the tunnels
beneath the arena. He is pleased to see you again and
celebrates the occasion by opening a bottle of wine. If
you have the code A10, turn to 663. If not, read on.
“It was quite a feat, you sneaking out of the Saltdad
Arena like that,” muses Brekken over a glass of white
wine. “It’s a shame to waste such talents merely on matters
of survival. Perhaps you’d be willing to do a little wealth
redistribution? Namely, from the silver stores of a rich
man into the pockets of the poor – in other words, us?”
“What’s the job?” you ask neutrally.
“The city jeweller, Chellar, a former chancellor of the
Iron King,” says Brekken. “He’s as rich as a king himself.
We go in, grab everything we can, and get out. Of course,
his brother is a sorcerer, so they say the whole place is
protected by magical defences. That’s where you come
in. You help us deal with the magic, and we’ll help get
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through the more mundane protections, like locks and
stubborn guards. We split the rewards fifty-fifty. Deal?”
Agree to the heist (turn to 617)?
Politely decline (turn to 75)?
You continue down the tunnel for a while before it ends
at a rather grand door with a strange, three-pronged lock
set in its centre. The door is solidly constructed and will
not budge an inch, nor is the lock something that can be
easily picked. If you have a pyramidal key turn to 102.
Otherwise, there is nothing else for you to do here, so
you return to the crossroads. Turn to 46.
218
You sit upon the ledge side, on a small outcropping of
rock, crossing your legs and calming your breathing. In
the distance Yu Yan looks at you with amazement, before
slipping away into the dusk.
You gaze out into the beautiful landscape, considering
the perfect arrangement of the world before you. Sky,
water, rock and sand lie in harmony with each other.
All is still, with the setting sun casting the sky into scarlet.
Soon the stars emerge, one by one, until a celestial sea
revolves around your head, adding the heavens into a
mix of perfect symmetry. As you gaze upon the sight,
abandoning your quest for the idol, the weight of failure
seems to lift from you. Your thoughts enter balance, and
suddenly your ambitions seem as weightless as the air.
Note on your adventure sheet that Akihiro has
achieved Enlightenment. Akihiro can gain 1 point of
Lore. Sadly, there is now no chance of recovering the
idol. Accepting your failure lightly, you decide to return
to the Chalice temple and face your fate. Turn to 856.
219
Where do you wish to go from here?
Continue west along the road (turn to 12)?
South, towards the Blackwall (turn to 691)?
North-west into The Salt Plains (turn to 460)?
East, to Saltdad (turn to 75)?
South-west, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
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220
The odds are impossible! Your forces are overwhelmed.
You watch in despair as the Everchild’s encampment
is overridden by a hundred horsemen. You share her
fate, the merciless army of Cursus chasing you down
and cutting your throats. The dream of freedom in the
valley, and your adventure, is over.
221
The whole family have gathered outside onto the terrace
as you approach, their neighbours craning their necks to
see you. Janu, your brother-in-law, bows deeply as you
approach. “You honour us with your visit, kensai,” he
says honestly. “My house is yours. It would please me
if you and your companions would stay with us during
your visit to the city.”
“Thank you, Janu,” you say. “Your offer is most kind.”
That night the children sit at your feet as you
recount tales of your adventures. Your mother and
sister glow with pride to see you in your fine robes,
your confidence returned.
You may stay in the house as long as you like.
All party members can restore their Health scores to
maximum. Spellcasters can also spend silver here to
recharge their spells, purchasing components in the
nearby marketplace and going into meditation in the
privacy of their rooms.
If you have the code A98, turn to 450 when you are
ready to leave. If not, read on.
If Sar Jessica is in your party and she has at least two
hearts in her notes box for Akihiro, turn to 607. If Brash
is in your party and he has at least one heart in his notes
box for Akihiro, turn to 62. Otherwise, after a long stay,
you bid farewell to your family. Turn to 450.
222
The lift slams onto the surface of the fifteenth level.
This is the deepest portion of the mine, long since
abandoned by the workers. If you have the code A27,
turn to 344. If not, read on.
You creep carefully down the tunnels until they open
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into a sizable cavern. Curled up into a tight ball, you see
the fish-white scales of a terrible salt dragon, sleeping
on a pile of human bones and scattered treasure. Its eyes
flick open, and it puffs sharply, trying to scare you off.
Will you fight the dragon (turn to 787)?
Or carefully back away to the lift (turn to 135)?
223
Soon it is time for another bloody battle in the arena.
Each character is given a crude blade (Fighting +0)
and pushed out to face the current arena champions.
The crowd roar – they recognise you from your
previous battles and know that this should prove an
entertaining fight.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Grim Gladiator 8 (4+) 4+ 12
Mighty Gladiator 5 (3+) 4+ 10
Agile Gladiator 6 (3+) 5+ 6
If you win, turn to 161.
224
Perhaps it would be wiser if only a few people entered
the room? Decide who is passing through the shadow
door and who is staying behind. You can send your
whole party in if you wish, or change your mind and
close off the shadow door. Once you have decided, turn
to 903 if at least one person enters the room, or 717 if
you close the shadow door.
225
You have a most pleasant stroll through the centre of
Chalice. The streets are peaceful and the people orderly.
You have a cup of rice wine by the river to relax and
watch as a graceful dune-swan and its chicks paddle
down waterway. When you have finished relaxing,
turn to 450.
226
Security is much too tight around the archwizard. All
the party members assigned to the assassination have
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been captured. What happens to them now is down
to you. If you capture the city of Cursus you can free
them from prison. If your army is defeated, the party
members will be executed. Either way, the captured
party members can take no further part in the battle
until rescued. Turn to 96.
227
The salt mine is only moderately populated. Many of
the ex-slaves have deserted mine work for more pleasant
pursuits above ground. Those who remain are better
dressed and equipped than they were before but look
just as unhealthy.
Which level of the mines will you explore?
The twelfth level (turn to 739)?
The thirteenth level (turn to 388)?
The fourteenth level (turn to 597)?
The lowest level (turn to 222)?
228
You believe you have deciphered the clever code in
the writing. You find a narrow knothole in the rock
and plunge your arm inside. You cry out in shock as a
savage blade slices into your hand. Pulling it out you
are astonished you did not lose the whole thing. Choose
a party member to lose 5 Health points and 1 point of
Fighting. Cursing the ancient trap makers, you leave in
disgust. Turn to 395.
229
You furrow your brow as you attempt to mar the runes
on the window frame.
Dispel the runes (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 791. If you fail, turn to 830.
230
The bookcase contains a number of valuable tomes,
including a reference book (Lore +1). There is also
an interesting tome on herb lore. You flick through it
briefly, and come upon a reference to the Lhasbreath
Jungles, here in the Valley of Bones. “…it is a well-
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known fact that the yellow Hygliph Flower is proof
against all snakes, even the wicked snakemen in the
Temple of the Unbroken, who react poorly to its pungent
perfume.” Interesting.
You may take the reference book. You grab a few
of the more precious tomes as well.
Snatch the golden candlestick, if you haven’t already
(turn to 644)?
Head upstairs to help the climbing team (turn to 92)?
231
Choose a party member to sneak into the chamber and
make the following check:
Sneak into the chamber (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (5+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 428. If not, turn to 799.
232
To your mixed delight and horror, the skeletons rise
from the dead, their bones clicking and clacking as
they stand up straight before you. The skeletons will
be useful allies. There are four skeletons, and you can
assign one to each party member to control. If you
have more skeletons than party members, the excess
skeletons will collapse.
While a party member has a skeleton following
them, they gain an additional 2 points to their Fighting
skill, which combines with any other bonuses from
weapons or other items. Additionally, your skeletons
will bravely take damage for you. Each skeleton has 6
Health points. When a party member takes damage
in combat (not from any other source) the skeleton
will step in the way and take the damage for that
character. They have no armour, and are destroyed
when they are reduced to 0 Health. Skeletons cannot
regain Health points.
Your skeletons can only exist whilst you are in
the Mordain ruins. As soon as you step outside they
will crumble to dust. Gain the code A75. Pleased with
your new companions, you make your way back to the
crossroads. Turn to 310.
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233 Dagon (turn to Drakehallow 230)?

For each troglodyte head you cross off your sheet you can Animus Mast (turn to Drakehallow 600)?
gain 25 silver coins. “Keep up the good work,” he enthuses.
“I’m sure the slaves appreciate your valiant efforts.” 236
Return to the mine to hunt more troglodytes The cheers from the crowd resound across the arena as
(turn to 681)? the final lion falls dead. You cannot help but stifle a tear
Make your excuses and leave the mine (turn to 722)? at the death of the noble beasts, cruelly plucked from the
wild to fight for the entertainment of the savage crowd.
234 Feeling more bestial than even a lion, you are taken
The man is a devious con artist who has just run off with from the arena and disarmed again (remove your
your money. Eventually, a surprised looking servant weapons and armour from your adventure sheet), eager
enters the room and sadly tells you that the king has for another bowl of water to slake your aching thirst.
retired to his chambers, and that all foreigners must now You come upon a sight of even greater cruelty. Poor
leave the hall until morning. Upon interrogation the Milagros is being shouted at and struck by an angry
servant reveals that the man you gave money to had never guard, enraged at receiving a splash of soup across his
been seen in the hall until today. Cursing your naivety, armour. The poor girl is on the ground, in his shadow,
you storm out of the hall. Turn to 775. nursing a bruise on her cheek as the guard pulls out his
whip to punish her further.
235 Dash to her defence (turn to 812)?
You invoke your spell, concentrating hard on your Keep well out of it (turn to 319)?
destination. You can feel the portal links that connect
to this location. Where will you travel? 237
The Palace of Unbraaki (turn to 484)? A terrible battle begins!
The city of Longport (turn to Crown and Tower 321)?
Opponent Attack Def Health
Thalsia (turn to Pirates of the Splintered Isles 108)?
Black Spider 5 (5+) 4+ 7
Ozury (turn to The Gilded Throne 500)?
Grey Spider 4 (5+) 4+ 7
The Hallowed Grove (turn to The Savage Lands 45)?
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Green Spider 5 (5+) 4+ 6 the bit about you bringing me the silver idol.”
Red Spider 4 (5+) 4+ 5 You flinch. “But surely if I am to pass the test…?”
Special: At the end of each combat round, after the “What do I need of a silver idol, anyway?” snaps
spiders have made their attacks, each party member Honnu. “You will not find your kensai spirit stamped
loses 1 Health from being bitten by the swarms of tiny on the base of an idol. Let the thief be pleased with
spiders at their feet. herself. Your spiritual reward will last longer than her
If you manage to survive, turn to 197. reward in coin, I promise you that.”
You smile at the cunning old man. Clearly there is
238 more to these tests than meets the eye. Turn to 530.
You must fend them off!
242
Opponent Attack Def Health After a short journey the tunnel leads to an old door,
Lhasbreath Barbarians 9 (5+) 3+ 16 long since smashed to pieces. Beyond lie empty racks
Barbarian Leader 4 (4+) 4+ 7 and armour stands, the chamber having been looted long
If you win, you can loot 20 silver coins from their ago, and a tunnel continues into the darkness beyond.
bodies before moving on. Turn to 840. Only one weapon remains, clutched in the hand of a
dusty skeleton. The sword is carved of dark blue metal,
239 with spidery runes engraved across its blade.
You’ll not back down in front of a knave like Tommul. “I sense some enchantments, but also a strong
You must fight this battle alone. Since you have no curse,” notes the Everchild. “I would advise you to
weapon you must reduce your Fighting score by 1 point. leave the blade and continue.”
Pick up the blade (choose a character to do this and
Opponent Attack Def Health turn to 131)?
Tommul 3 (5+) 4+ 7 Leave the sword where it is and continue onwards
Brute 2 (5+) 3+ 6 (turn to 647)?
After three rounds of combat the guards will arrive
and pull you away to your cell. If you defeat Tommul 243
before this time roll a die and compare the result to your You attempt to make your way to the historic harbour
Fighting skill. If the die roll is higher, improve your of the city, but the way is blocked with piles of rubble.
Fighting skill by 1 point. Mordain, like many coastal cities in the Valley of Bones,
Now turn to 157. was raised on a clifftop in order to deter coastal raiders.
However, with the curtain wall of the city in ruins, it is
240 impossible now to even approach the cliffside, let alone
You are sailing just south of the Lhasbreath Jungle. get a view down the cliffs. Perhaps it would be easier
Sail west (turn to 21)? to get there by sea? Turn to 515.
Sail east (turn to 516)?
244
241 Once again you leave the labyrinth that is the shadow
You report your failure to retrieve the silver idol but land. Feeling weak and drained you head north towards
speak instead of the revelation you had on the hilltop. civilisation. Turn to 858.
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245
The ogre seems stunned that such thin and puny
creatures could possess so much money. “Beats me why
you wander ‘round dungeons when you have that kind
of dosh lining your pockets, but well’a’day.”
The ogre rises to his feet. “Skullcracker’s the name,”
he says. “I don’t do cities, and I don’t do boats. Other
than that, I’ll hang around with you for a bit.”
Skullcracker can be treated just like an ordinary party
member. He possesses the following skills:
Skullcracker
(Ogre of the Savage Lands)
Fighting 8 Survival 3
Stealth 1 Charisma 2
Lore 1 Health 12
Skullcracker has a number of special rules as a
party member:
• He is lazy and he will not carry any equipment for
you, even items that boost his skills. Skullcracker wields
a club, but it is nothing special. Should the party ever
lose their equipment he will be able to replace the club
instantly with a bit of large bone, table leg or other such
item. Effectively, Skullcracker is never disarmed.
• He won’t enter a city, which includes the following
locations: Chalice, Clifftop, Cursus, Lhasbreath,
Luutanesh or Saltdad. If you go to these places,
Skullcracker will wait outside until you leave. Ogres aren’t
very popular in civilised places.
• Even though he can’t stay in human inns, Skullcracker
will recover Health points at the same rate as your other
party members when you pay to stay at an inn.
• He won’t board a ship. He had a queasy tummy
on the orc boat and won’t tolerate going aboard another.
If you insist on going sailing, he will leave the party.
• His contract with you ends when you travel to
another land – i.e. you begin to explore another book.
At this point, Skullcracker with take his leave and
wander into the desert.
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Skullcracker hands you a rusty key. “This is the key to
the room I’m supposed to be guarding,” he says. “Why
don’t we loot it, instead? Just go north, then east a bit,
and you’ll find it.” Thanking your new companion,
you return to the crossroads. Gain the code A76, then
turn to 310.
246
The king nods as he scans over the document with his
eyes (cross the tithe report off your adventure sheet).
“A good reduction, and a modest bribe, this is well,” he
concedes. “Though it pains me to sully our court with
the intrigues of foreigners. Take your reward and never
come in our presence again.”
The Iron King waves to one of his councillors, who
reluctantly places 350 silver coins and an iron greataxe
(Fighting +2)* into your hands. Sensing that you are
lucky the ungrateful king even left you alive, you quickly
depart before his mood changes. Turn to 75.
247
If you have the code A76, turn to 36. If not, read on.
This small room contains a very large ogre. In fact,
there is actually bedding for two of these enormous
creatures, but currently only one is here, chewing on
the leg bone of a sand lizard. He eyes you lazily.
Attempt to speak with the ogre (turn to 693)?
Rush to an attack (turn to 117)?
Politely excuse yourself and return to the crossroads
(turn to 310)?
248
If you have the code A38, turn to 490. If not, read on.
The dragonyak bull bows to you as you speak in the
ancient tongue of beasts. “You are an animal friend,” he
intones. “Our legends say that it has been an eon since
any dragonyak was so addressed. You honour us.” The
dragonyak unleashes a bellowing roar, which is repeated
by his herd. One dragonyak immerses herself in the
water of the oasis and emerges sometime later with a
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cloak, sodden with water, but miraculously unharmed
by the passage of years. The bull insists you take the
cloak, for he is aware that man-apes such as yourself
favour them.
You take the rugged cloak (Survival +2) so as not
to offend the mighty bull and make your way onwards.
Gain the code A38. Turn to 115.
249
You seek out the father of Garon the Bloody-Mouthed.
He is still sitting sadly upon his doorstep when you
return, bearing his son’s body in your arms. The father
gives a great howl and clasps his son’s body. Cross off
the barbarian body from your adventure sheet.
“It is as I feared,” he weeps. “I thank you for returning
his body so it may be buried with honour. I was to
present my son with his grandfather’s magical amulet
upon his successful return – but now I have no sons left
to inherit. I wish you to have it. It is what Garon would
have wanted.”
The old man presents you with an amulet of health
(Max Health +1). It would be churlish to refuse it. You
leave the old man to his sorrows. Gain the code A86, if
you do not have it already, and turn to 775.
250
It’s not your city. You shoulder the loot bag and slide
back down the rope. Add the 200 silver coins and the
handsome brooch (Charisma +1) to your equipment, if
you haven’t already. Once you are a few neighbourhoods
away you stroll along as if nothing had happened.
Turn to 450.
251
The beetles are gone, but they'll soon be back. You
brush them away from the mystic circle and examine it.
It appears to be some kind of health boosting magic
circle with a small indentation in the middle, not unlike
an ink well. Indeed, the instructions for its use have
been usefully painted upon the walls of the chamber.
It appears that if you pour some quicksilver into the central
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well the circle will activate and imbue you with power.
If you have some quicksilver you can try it out
(turn to 26)?
Otherwise there is nothing more to do here,
so you must return to the crossroads (turn to 566).
252
You are greeted by Honnu and the other monks, and
go into meditation with them for a few days. There is
nothing more Honnu can teach a fully trained kensai,
so after a few days of peace you make your way onwards.
Turn to 450.
253
Although you know that the nomads make their home
in the Withered Steppes, their territory covers hundreds
of square miles of desert. Finding them will not be easy.
Locate the nomads (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 473. If you fail, turn to 422.
254
You cannot ward the assassin away. He ducks under your
blade and stabs the Everchild in the leg. She squeals and
kicks him away, and you impale the knave through the
back. Casting his body aside you rush to the Everchild.
“It’s not bad!” she assures you, gripping her bleeding thigh.
A quick examination of the assassin’s dagger tells you
otherwise... it has been poisoned.
Soon she in a critical condition, unable to stand, her
flesh looking as grey as stone. In her fevered delirium she
insists on leading the troops into battle, but this is clearly
impossible. You command her to concentrate on getting
better, and to focus all her healing energies on herself.
Word soon gets around about the Everchild’s
condition. Each army unit in the Saltdad barracks must
lose 1 point of Morale. You dread the coming of the
dawn, but you realise you cannot escape now. You must
face what comes with as much courage as you can muster.
Turn to 162.
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255
You clamber up to the open window and peek inside.
A roughly dressed man is standing in a finely appointed
room, hurriedly searching through cupboards and
trunks, casting clothes and knick-knacks over his
shoulders. A large bag is thrown on the bed, glittering
treasures peeking out of the top.
Try and sneak up on the man (turn to 91)?
Demand the man tell you what he is doing (turn to 724)?
Quickly depart before the man sees you (turn to 450)?
256
You have entered a small, cramped library, with
bookshelves lining the walls and standing in rows before
you. Several books are on the floor, apparently hacked
apart with swords. Besides this crude vandalism, the
books seem in good condition.
Examine some of the tomes (turn to 558)?
Shut the door and return to the alchemical chamber
(turn to 69)?
257
Skittering across the desert sands at unbelievable speed
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come a pair of giant sand lizards. These beasts alternate
between lazily sitting in the sun or hunting prey with
energetic intensity. These ones are obviously hungry,
and scuttle forwards, their mouths as wide as crocodiles.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Sand Lizard 4 (3+) 4+ 7
2nd Sand Lizard 4 (3+) 4+ 9
If you win, you can take some lizard hide if you wish.
Turn to 125.
258
There is a strange sound in the room to the south, and
you instinctively draw your weapons. Fortunately, it is
just Brekken and the rest of his thieves. You wondered
when they would get here!
“An old friend of ours in Chalice offered us an easy
route into the palace,” explains Brekken. “We thought
it might be easier than sneaking past all those guards.”
“Yes... but how did you know when to arrive,” you
ask, mystified.
“Well... he’s quite knowledgeable, is our friend,”
winks Brekken. “Shall we get on with it?”
You nod, and soon Brekken and his gang are
surrounding the vault, their hands pouring over it,
scratching their beards and muttering to each other.
You catch Brekken producing a scroll, which he reads
from. Suddenly the door begins to swing open.
“I suppose your friend gave you that as well!” you
say, indicating the magic scroll which even now is
disintegrating into ash.
“Well – he moves in mysterious ways, doesn’t he?”
grins Brekken.
You may now loot the vault. However, you must
give three items from the treasure list to Brekken and
his gang. The silver coins count as one item.
Now turn to 416.
259
After days of monotony, you finally come upon an arch
in the wall. It is the Shaded Gate, though how you
knew its name is a mystery to you. Beyond the arch the
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desert continues... except the land is a shadowy haze, a
dark reflection of the real world.
Will you enter the Shaded Gate (turn to 410)?
Or break off from the wall and head north
(turn to 858)?
260
The flickering torch deceives your eyes, shadows from
your companions making it look like your foot is in
a safe place. There is an audible crunch as you step
upon a juicy egg. Tiny spiderlings emerge in their
hundreds. Suddenly the giant spiders move as one,
descending upon your companions and the Everchild’s
followers. Eggs crack open as careless feet release more
baby spiders. Turn to 237.
261
“I’m glad I found you. I must tell you some sad news,”
you say gravely. “I met one of your kind in the desert.
An apprentice of Unbraaki. Alas, he perished. He did
not return to you because he feared Unbraaki would
harm you if he found him hiding here. I am sorry to
bring you such sad news.”
The chattering in the treetops instantly stops, to be
replaced by mournful howls. “Curse you for bringing
such dreadful tidings!” cries one of the monkeys. “For
you speak of my own son! Oh! Misery! Misery!”
The monkeys depart solemnly above you, their howls
rending your ears. Emlyn looks on in wonder as the
monkeys vanish. “What did you say to them?” she asks,
astonished.
“I haven’t the heart to tell you,” you say sadly, wiping
a tear from your eye. Turn to 740.
262
Saint Elias is considered the holiest man in the world,
a spokesman from the celestial court who has lived on
the world for two thousand years. He is a silver elf, a
faerie given human form, who rejected his fey heritage
to study the majesty of the gods. He resides in a mighty
tower called Tier Mundus, the last of the great towers
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of the elder time (all the rest were destroyed by Abraxas
during the desolation). It is believed that he is personally
responsible for the banishment of Abraxas into the centre
of the earth at the climax of the desolation, and that he
is therefore not merely the vicar of the gods, but also a
powerful sorcerer in his own right. He still lives today,
and grants blessings to pilgrims. Sometimes he advises
the world’s mightiest rulers, if they will hear his wisdom,
but he has always remained neutral in all political affairs.
Turn to 680.
263
You are in the Everchild’s hideout in Luutanesh. Around
you generals and captains of her armies swirl in great
preparation for the forthcoming battle.
Take the opportunity to rest at the inn (turn to 66)?
Speak with the Everchild (turn to 898)?
Order the attack on Saltdad to begin (turn to 376)?
Leave Luutanesh (turn to 194)?
264
This will be a fraught battle.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Skeleton Warriors 9 (4+) 4+ 12
Skeleton Archers Special 4+ 13
Note: The skeleton archers do not attack in hand-to-
hand combat, but will try and shoot party members if
they are not kept busy. If, at the end of the combat turn,
the skeleton archers have not taken any damage, they
unleash their arrows. Choose two party members to lose
2 Health points – armour cannot reduce this damage.
If you win, turn to 555.
265
You are leaving the Palace of Unbraaki. Where will
you venture now?
Go north, towards Clifftop (turn to 725)?
Go east, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
Go southeast, to Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
Head south, into the jungle (turn to 370)?
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266
You have only just begun your negotiations when one of
the thieves shouts out, “They’re agents of the Iron King!
Slay them before they get away!” The thieves draw their
weapons, the Everchild rising with her allies to lend you
aid. Turn to 889.
267
You cannot help but shed a tear as your bloodied
companion sprawls to the ground, dead by your hand.
They were too dangerous to be left alive, but that doesn’t
mean your actions will not haunt your dreams for weeks
to come. You may take any possessions from the dead
party member that you wish. Kicking away the black
book, you exit the chamber. Turn to 821.
268
Through the desert haze, the legions of the Everchild
go on the march. Dust rises on the Northroad as the
combined forces of the valley descend upon the defiant
city of Cursus. The Everchild calls a halt on a raised
perch of land where the city and its harbour can be
clearly seen. In the blood-red light of the setting sun
you can see that the harbour of Cursus is packed with
cogs, hulks and carracks of many nations and heraldry.
The patriarch has emptied his treasury to gain followers
for his last stand. Spies loyal to the Everchild report that
the high priest of Cursus might have access to as many
as six thousand fighting men.
“They do not have space for such a large deployment
in the field,” observes Che Long. “Or, if they did, such
numbers would be unmanageable.”
“Are those knights? Has the patriarch brought
foreign knights here?” asks the Everchild, peering into
the gloom.
“They will not be able to wear their heavy armour in
the desert,” says Che Long. “Unlike the Bronzeguard,
their armour is not enchanted and does not keep them
cool in the sun.”
Lady Ayleta approaches the Everchild and bows.
“My lady, your agents are assembled in the command
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tent.”
The Everchild bids you follow her as she approaches
the tent. “I have many agents who follow me now, but
none are as experienced as you. I shall give you priority
over which missions you wish to undertake. All are
hazardous, so do not stretch yourselves too thinly.”
Nodding, you enter the tent with the queen.
Turn to 124.
269
As you round the corner of the corridor you come face
to face with a hideous female ogre. She hefts her club
to attack, when she suddenly sees Skullcracker lollop
into view.
“Oi! What’s going on ‘ere then?” she asks, confused.
“I’ve ganged up with this lot,” growls Skullcracker.
“Can’t be bothered to work for the orcs anymore.”
“What am I supposed to do, then?” snaps the female
ogre.
“What ‘yer like,” shrugs Skullcracker. “It would
be impertinent of me to suggest a course of action that
influences your sense of agency one way or the other.
And you smell.”
“Git,” snaps the lady ogre. “I suppose I’ll sod off
myself then.”
“Good idea,” grumbles Skullcracker.
You are almost teary at this sad parting, but eventually
Daisy the ogre shambles away. Now turn to 165.
270
If you have the code A54, turn to 696. If not, read on.
You stroll around the city, getting a closer look at
the spiralling towers that Chalice is famous for. The
streets are almost empty as you walk through the
neighbourhoods. Unlike in many cities almost everyone
in Chalice works, if not in the fields then in the temples
or guard towers of the kensai. As a consequence, the
streets are relatively quiet except around the well-ordered
shops and market stalls. As you pass through a pleasant
borough you spot something curious. A rope is dangling
from the window of a tall house with a curved red roof.
It reaches all the way to the ground. Strangely there
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seems to be no one around. Gain the code A54.
Climb up the rope and investigate (turn to 358)?
Stroll past and don’t get involved (turn to 450)?
271
The Saltdad Arena is the second largest complex in the
city, with only the ancient palace looming larger. Its
dungeons go deep into the earth, where prisoners, slaves
and monstrous animals are kept in large vaults, with only
the feeblest light pouring through barred arches set high
in the ceilings.
Your quarters are a large and ancient hall, whose
walls bear the sigils and faded murals of a more civilised
age. Within this chamber are crammed nearly a hundred
hungry captives, sleeping rough upon the gravel floor and
relieving themselves in stinking buckets stacked in a far
corner. You ask about feeding arrangements from one of
your fellow prisoners, who give you hollow looks. “You’ll
know it when it happens,” he warns.
Suddenly a hatch at the top of the hall is swung
open, and the barely-cooked carcass of a mountain goat
is dropped carelessly into the middle of the hall. There
is a great crush as the prisoners surge as one to tear off
strips of flesh from the animal. A group of strong men
from Lhasbreath, slaves like you, batter the crowd away
with threats, claiming first rights over the animal. You
are starving.
Challenge the men to first rights over the meat (turn
to 212)?
Attempt to side with the men, to ensure you get
something (turn to 282)?
Wait your turn to get something to eat (turn to 118)?
272
Even the smaller temples to Cursus are fantastic in their
ornamentation. Gold ornaments lustre against the deep
black stone, and haunting choral odes echo through the
square chamber, as if the singers were surrounding you.
If you have any incense, you may exchange some for a
blessing from the priests. Find the party member with
the lowest Stealth score in the team and increase their
Stealth by 1 point.
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You may also receive some ritual scarring, which are
runes sacred to Cursus carved across the chest of the
subject. The priests are bound to perform this service to
any who ask for it. If one of your party members wants
some ritual scarring, they must lose 1 point of Health
permanently. Add the Ritual Scarring (Cursus) to the
notes section of their character box.
Once you are finished here, turn to 340.
273
The only sound is your boots as you crunch across a
gravel-strewn plain. You feel so lonely you fear you
might die. Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
North (turn to 886)?
West (turn to 676)?
South (turn to 537)?
East (turn to 589)?
274
You examine the body. The man was strongly built, with
a great beard with flecks of red paint in it. Gain the code
A66. If you have the code A67, turn to 76.
If not, there is nothing more you can do here.
Examine the missing south wall (turn to 645)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
275
You are strolling through a rolling wilderness of dry hills,
whose ancient, crumbling sides show plenty of evidence
of ancient stone quarries and other industries. Although
it is hot, you are able to make good progress by walking
along shady parts of the hillsides and checking your
location by climbing the taller hills. The rough terrain
makes this place unpopular with nomads and barbarians,
so your time here is relatively safe.
Explore the hills (turn to 688)?
Go northwest, to the Blackwall (turn to 691)?
Go north, towards Saltdad (turn to 858)?
Go northeast into the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
Go southeast, into the desert (turn to 202)?
Go south towards Lhasbreath Oasis (turn to 590)?
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Go southwest towards Lhasbreath (turn to 752)?
Go west to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
276
The inns are a little unusual in Lhasbreath. Rather
than being solid structures, they are vast canvas tents
without separate rooms. Here you rub shoulders with
many young and old barbarians who are not successful
enough to own their own houses. They are known as
‘doss tents’, and great casks and tables occupy the centre
of the tent where ale and food is served. Loud music
and singing make sleep difficult, and you must stay
constantly vigilant for thieves. For every 3 silver coins
you spend, each party member can recover 1 Health
point. However, spellcasters cannot recharge their
spells here, as there is not enough privacy to attain the
necessary meditative state. You are warned by a hairy
barbarian not to venture into the Salt Plains. “The lack
of moisture there will suck the water right from your
bones and leave you as dry as a husk,” he roars, spittle
drooling from his chin. “Only the most experienced
ranger stands a chance of survival.”
When you are finished here, turn to 775.
277
You examine the coffer carefully, but it does not seem
to be trapped. Inside are 125 silver coins and a bronze
locket. Take what you wish, and then continue down
the tunnel. Turn to 20.
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278
Clearly your allegiance to the Everchild has not gone
unnoticed. You search the zealots, finding three crude
blades (Fighting +0), 60 silver coins and the Sorcerer’s
spell book! Sadly, the book has been badly damaged in
the battle, but at least one interesting spell has survived:
Dazing Lights (Combat)
Swirling lights dazzle your foes’ eyes.
When your opponents attack this round, they must
reduce the score of each of their dice by 1 point.
Recharge: 50 silver
Any of your spellcasters can add this spell to their
spellbooks if they wish, but remember that you cannot
have more than six spells in a single spellbook at any
given time. When you are finished here gain the code
A22 and turn to 804.
279
You make your way up the stairs, Yu Yan eying the route
cautiously. She suddenly puts an arm in front of you and
tells you to stop. She draws her green-bladed sword and
presses down on a step before you. A blade flashes across
the higher step, at what would have been head height,
with enough force to ensure decapitation. Instead, it
sails harmlessly over your head.
You smile and nod at Yu Yan, before continuing
onwards. You emerge into a stale smelling chamber,
roughly oval in shape, with more stairs leading upwards
ahead. Within the room you can see an impressive
pile of treasure, but also something more troublesome.
Rising from his crude mattress comes a Dragonyakman,
a scaly, bull headed man, some nine feet tall, hefting a
great iron axe.
You nod to Yu Yan to flank, as you go in for the kill.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Dragonyakman 6 (5+) 3+ 15
Note: After you attack, Yu Yan will also make an
attack using 5 attack dice. She is very agile, so the
dragonyakman will focus all his attacks just on you.
If you win, turn to 635.
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280
Over the next few days the Everchild consolidates her
rule. All your soldiers in the Luutanesh barracks are
transferred to the Saltdad barracks. Make a note of
this on your adventure sheet. The morale of all your
soldiers is restored to maximum. The Everchild presents
you with 1250 silver coins for your labours to gain her
the throne.
“Our next target is Clifftop,” says the Everchild as
you attend her war council. “I need access to a good
port if I am to take full control of the valley. Their King,
Lothor the Ugly, is a zealous follower of Cursus so he
cannot be swayed. Lothor has more troops than the
Iron King, so I am reluctant to attack straight away.”
“Is there anyone else who can reinforce us?” you ask.
“It’s possible that Unbraaki might,” she says. “He is a
sorcerer of some power who lives in a palace just south of
Clifftop. He would never have considered sending soldiers
to me whilst I was a revolutionary, but he might be willing
to do so now I am a queen. Ask him what he wants in
exchange for support and see if he can be accommodated.
You might also have some luck with the nomads of the
desert. I have some connection with these people so they
might be swayed. Good fortune to you, friends.”
You bow and leave the palace. Turn to 75.
281
If you have the code A83, turn to 327. Acting casually,
you take a flight of steps down into the bowels of the
pyramid. You hear the sounds of guards ahead, and
cautiously peek around a corner. A long, wide hallway
held aloft by pillars, leads into the darkness. A guard
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post, occupied by the Temple Guard, has been set up
here. A dozen guards whisper and game by torchlight.
To sneak past so many will require great skill. Make the
test below, or return to the main floor by turning to 574.
Sneak past the Temple Guard (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (5+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 183. If you fail, you, and any
companions outside, are caught by the guards. Turn
to 55.
282
You attempt to get the violent-looking slaves on side,
offering to join their gang and share the spoils of the
goat evenly.
Join Slave Gang (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 838. If you fail, turn to 374.
283
You have returned to the torture chamber with the
massive hole in the south wall.
Examine the missing south wall (turn to 645)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
284
The Cold River Inn is a large building built on sticks
to protect it from flooding. The rooms are separated by
stretched fabrics of many different colours, and the tavern
is a virtual maze of woven corridors, from which the low
voices of residents and drinkers alike can be heard behind
the frescos and tapestries that separate you from them.
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If you have the code A6 or C17, turn to 562.
Otherwise you may stay at the inn and recover your
strength. For every 5 silver coins you spend, each party
member can recover 1 Health point. Spellcasters can
also spend silver here to recharge their spells, purchasing
components in the nearby marketplace and going into
meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
During your stay, you meet a frustrated archaeologist,
fresh from his digs at the Tumblestones just north of
Lhasbreath. “First we were constantly exploited by
barbarians from the south, and then our trenches are
refilled from the blasted sandstorms as quickly as we
could dig them,” he grumbles. “I’m certain there are
amazing discoveries to be made, but I’ll be blowed if it’s
worth all the hassle of finding them!”
When you are finished here, turn to 614.
285
You turn a corner to see Tommul, one of the thugs you
bullied in the dungeon on your very first day. He is
accompanied by another muscular man, armed with a
club. “I told you I would get even with you, scum!” he
snarls, advancing menacingly towards you.
Run for it (turn to 544)?
Try to talk Tommul down (turn to 649)?
Raise your fists (turn to 239)?
286
You believe you have already found this man…
stretched out on a rack in an orcish prison. Tears form
in the old man’s eyes. “Oh! Return his body – I beg
you!” he pleads. “My son’s spirit cannot rest unless he
is buried with his ancestors.” The thought of dragging
a six-foot barbarian across the desert does not exactly
appeal, but you say you will do what you can. Gain
the code A67 and turn to 775.
287
If you have a silver idol, turn to 675. If you do not have
a silver idol, but have achieved Enlightenment turn to
241. If you have neither of these things, then Honnu
has nothing more to say to you. Turn to 450.
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288
The symbols on the calendar are rather representational.
Perhaps you can infer their meaning?
Translate the calendar (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (5+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 50. If you fail, you are unable to
work out the meaning. Apologising, you get some sleep
whilst you wait out the storm. Turn to 585.
289
You return to the treasure chamber in the hopes of
finding some more treasure. Alas, a full search reveals
nothing more. Disappointed, you return to the corridor.
Turn to 165.
290
The sister bows as you present her with the letter (cross
it off your adventure sheet), and immediately escorts
you into the chamber of the God King. The king takes
the letter, glancing over it with a casual eye. Long
before he could have finished reading it, he stands.
“Yes, this is the Everchild as I remember her,” nods
the God King. “I officially place the armies of Chalice
at her disposal. My kensai warriors shall attend her,
a full five hundred men. An additional six hundred
archers shall provide her with support. Once she is
queen, we shall defer our city to her policies as they
relate to all international affairs.”
You are dumbstruck. Could the God King really
have changed his mind from a quick glance at a letter?
Or has he received council since your last meeting and
was going to back the Everchild no matter what? You
suppose you shall never know.
You thank the God King for his support, leaving
the chamber in amazement at your success.
Add the following soldiers to the Luutanesh
barracks. If the queen currently resides in Saltdad,
add the soldiers to the Saltdad barracks.
Kensai Warriors – Strength 4, Morale 4
Chalice Archers – Strength 2, Morale 3
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Gaining the God King’s support has been quite an in paradise? Gain the code A34 and turn to 19.
endeavour. Gain the code A20. Choose a party member
and roll two dice. If the result is higher than their 295
Charisma score, raise their Charisma by 1 point. Turn “Nah, I won’t tell you nothin’,” says the ogre. “In fact
to 450 when you are finished here. – I think I’ll bash your heads in, just to be on the safe
side.” It seems diplomacy is over ... turn to 117.
291
Tommul replies with a punch to your jaw, which sends 296
you crashing to the ground. This is followed by savage Long before you reach their lair the troglodytes
kicks from his companion. Lose 3 Health points. They intercept you. There are five of them... fierce odds,
depart snarling with laughter. If you are still alive you given the accuracy of their snatching claws. You gird
nurse your wounds grudgingly, muttering words of yourselves for battle.
revenge under your breath. Turn to 157.
Opponent Attack Def Health
292 1st Troglodyte 4 (3+) 4+ 8
The remaining members of your party are in grief at 2nd Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 4
the loss of their comrades. If you now only have one 3rd Troglodyte 3 (3+) 4+ 3
living party member, your game is over – they shall 4th Troglodyte 3 (3+) 4+ 3
die a slave in this foul arena. As long as there are at 5th Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 5
least two party members left, you must make another If you win, you can take up to five troglodyte heads.
attempt to get the weapons. Turn to 191. In addition, the leader possessed a shield (Armour +2),
a block of incense and 40 silver coins. Pleased with
293 yourselves you leave the fourteenth level. Gain the code
A26 and turn to 135.
You utter the word ‘amora’ and there is a great clunk from
the vault. Suddenly it swings smoothly open. You elate 297
– the treasures of Unbraaki are all yours! Turn to 416.
You are attacking at a distance and the barbarians have
no bows. Your spellcasters can make an extra attack
294
in the first round of combat, as long as that attack is
The rest of the party think you mad, but you are used to cast some sort of spell. After the extra attacks,
resolved that this peasant should not suffer because resolve the battle as normal.
of you. The man is released, desperately pleading his
thanks, before fleeing from the hall. Opponent Attack Def Health
Lothor is a sadistic man and makes you suffer. Your
Lhasbreath Barbarians 9 (5+) 3+ 16
chosen party member must lose 2 points of Health.
Barbarian Leader 4 (4+) 4+ 7
Worse, you must also lose one point of your Fighting
If you win, you can loot 20 silver coins from their
skill, as wielding a weapon without fingernails is agony.
bodies before moving on. Turn to 840.
After removing five nails Lothor seems pleased with
himself, and graciously lets you keep the nails on the
other hand. 298
You stagger, wincing, from the hall, your It is only several minutes after the last blow is struck
companions holding you up. The peasant you saved is that you can be sure that the battle has ended. Finally,
nowhere to be found. Perhaps you will get your reward you sheathe your weapons and attempt to claim as much

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treasure from the magically darkened chamber as you
can. If you have a spellcaster in your team, turn to
810. If not, you manage to grasp 15 silver coins before
groping your way to the chamber exit and making your
way further into the temple. Turn to 93.
299
You follow the scholars and Emlyn Pass-Ross up the
steps of the pyramid. They are astonished by their
discovery, chattering to themselves excitedly about the
interesting blooms and fragrances. It all happens so
fast... secret doors in the sides of the pyramids open,
and terrible snakemen come slithering through. Most of
your party manage to intercept them, but one scholar has
her head cut clean off before you can leap to her defence.
Note on your adventure sheet that you have lost a scholar.
Pushing the remaining scholars behind you, you draw
your weapons and prepare to hold off the attack.
Turn to 150.
300
You are about to fight in a Mass Combat. This involves
hundreds of soldiers clashing on the field of battle.
Each unit represents around five hundred soldiers. In
any given battle you can bring a maximum of six units
from your barracks. It will probably help if you record
the location of your units, and those of your enemy, on
the Battlefield section on your adventure sheet.
To win a Mass Combat you must control two out of
three combat zones. The zones are called Left Flank,
Centre and Right Flank. You control a zone when you
have units in it, but your opponent does not. As soon
as either you or the enemy general controls two zones
the battle immediately ends. Any enemy units in the
remaining zone will rout and flee as soon as it becomes
obvious that one side has won.
Units have two attributes – Strength and Morale.
Strength shows how good the unit is at fighting, and
Morale demonstrates how well a unit can cope with
upsets such as casualties and enemy magic.
Before the battle you must arrange your units on
the battlefield. You can put a maximum of two units
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into each zone (Left Flank, Centre and Right Flank).
One unit is put at the Front – preferably a unit with a
high Strength score – and the second unit is put behind
in Support. The Support unit is there to take over the
fight if the unit at the Front routs (runs away!). You
can see where the enemy have deployed their units, so
try to match or beat the Strength score of the enemy
unit at the Front in each zone.
Once you have assigned your units the battle will
begin. You will fight in each zone, starting in the Left
Flank, moving to the Centre, and then fighting on the
Right Flank. If you have any spellcasters who can cast
Mass Combat spells, each caster can cast a single spell
just before the combat starts. If you have any spells
left over, you can cast again each time you are about
to fight on the Left Flank.
Starting with the enemy unit at the Front on the
Left Flank, roll a die and add that unit’s Strength score
to the result. This is the unit’s battle score. Now do
the same for your own unit at the front. If your battle
score is higher than the enemy’s, the enemy must make
a morale check. If the enemy’s score is higher, you must
make a morale check. If the results are equal the fight
is inconclusive – move onto the next zone.
To make a morale check, roll a die and compare it to
the defeated unit’s Morale score. If the result is higher,
that unit immediately routs. Cross it off the battlefield!
If the result is equal or lower than the unit’s Morale
score the unit does not rout – but it does lose a point
of Morale. The more often a unit checks Morale, the
lower its Morale becomes.
If a unit routs, the unit behind it in support can
immediately take its place. If there is no unit in
support, then the zone is lost.
Keep fighting, moving from zone to zone, until
either you or your opponent controls two zones. Units
in Support do not fight until the unit at the Front has
routed – at that point the unit in Support moves to the
Front. As soon someone controls two zones the battle
is over.
Now turn back to the reference number you recorded
earlier.
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301 a flagstone and brick room. Inside you can see, piled
If you have anyone assigned to protect the Everchild, up, many crudely manufactured crates. These appear
turn to 648. If not, turn to 591. to be the orcs' supplies, shipped all the way from the
Savage Lands. Before them a pack of savage hounds
302 have been left on guard, attached to long chains that
will not let them leave the room, but gives them free
You are grabbed and pulled to the floor. Tommul and
rein to attack intruders. They bark and snarl at you, but
his brutish friend beat you with clubs until the shouts
with their masters dead you have little to fear from the
of the guards chase them away. Your chosen party
noise. If you want the supplies you will have to deal
member loses 3 Health. If you are still alive you nurse
with the hounds…
your wounds grudgingly, muttering words of revenge
under your breath. Turn to 157.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Warhound 4 (4+) 4+ 5
303
2nd Warhound 3 (4+) 4+ 4
You climb back out of the pit on the far side. Why risk 3rd Warhound 4 (4+) 4+ 6
crossing a rickety plank when a little caution can keep Note: You can cast any number of spells before combat
life and limb intact? You smartly continue down the starts, as the chained hounds cannot reach you through
tunnel. Turn to 686. the door.
If you win, turn to 816. You can flee at the start of
304 any combat round by turning to 736.
It will be no easy matter to sneak into the palace.
Unbraaki is well-guarded and probably protects himself 307
with powerful sorcery. You wait until nightfall to give Finally, after days of wandering you collapse, helpless,
yourself cover. The palace is dark except for a single into the dry sands. You fear death will take you.
light in the library. Now is your chance, and you What happens later is scarcely much better. A patrol
scamper through the garden, ducking behind bushes of guards from Clifftop come across your nearly dead
and fountains on your way to the palace. bodies. Seeing the opportunity to make a quick coin,
Sneak through the garden (Team check) they decide to sell you into slavery. Turn to 55.
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 5 308
If you succeed, turn to 871. If you fail, turn to 632.
The door opens and you get to your feet, expecting to
see the king and his councillors. Instead, five burly
305
barbarians enter the room with weapons drawn. They
With a low clunk the window pops open. You crawl quietly close the door behind them. “Sorry, foreigners,”
inside, opening the other window using the latch. apologises the tallest. “But we’ve been paid three
Brekken and his gang are soon inside. Turn to 116. hundred silver coins to ensure you come to a sticky end.
No offence. It’s just business.”
306 “None taken,” you snarl, drawing your own weapons.
If you have the code A65, this chamber is empty (turn
back to 736). If not, read on. Opponent Attack Def Health
The room beyond is different from the others. It is Barbarians 6 (4+) 3+ 15
a rough chamber, cut from the living rock, rather than Barbarian Leader 4 (4+) 3+ 8

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If you win, you can take the barbarian leader’s iron
greataxe (Fighting +2)* and the 300 silver coins the
barbarians were bribed with. Not wishing to be found
surrounded by dead barbarians in the king’s hall, you
slip away into the night. Turn to 775.
309
With a mighty blow you cleave the Iron King’s head
from his shoulders. A mighty clang fills the hall as
his heavy metal crown crashes to the floor. Standing
outside the palace holding the bloody crown aloft
you cry victory for the Everchild. In an instant
the remaining forces of the old king disperse and
surrender, and a great cheer goes up from your army.
The day is won!
The Everchild is led into the palace in a great
parade, tears of joy flowing from the oppressed citizens
of Saltdad. She is merciful towards her defeated foes,
sparing all but the worst offenders of the old regime.
You have accomplished an action long predicted in
legend. The Everchild once again sits on the throne of
Saltdad. She could not have hoped to accomplish such
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a feat without you. Choose two party members and
increase their maximum, unwounded Health scores by
1 point.
Delete the codes A6 and A7, and gain the code A1.
There follows a great celebration, the fat stores of
the Iron King are broken open to hold a massive feast
for the people. An elegant diadem upon her head, the
Everchild finally looks the part of a queen. Wine and
food are consumed in great amounts, and songs are
sung across the city. You can restore the health scores
of your party to maximum.
If you have Amelia Pass-Dayne in your party, turn
to 181. If not, turn to 280.
310
You have reached a crossroads, with the corridor
splitting off into four directions. To the north you make
out a door in the eastern wall. The western branch of
the corridor has a door in the north wall. The tunnels
lead off into darkness to the south and east.
Go through the door in the north tunnel
(turn to 361)?
Go north, past the door, down the tunnel
(turn to 634)?
Go through the door in the west tunnel (turn to 247)?
Go south (turn to 196)?
Go east (turn to 23)?
311
Imopposh gives an unearthly howl before collapsing
into piles of dust. You are relieved that the foul sorcerer
has finally met his end. Record the code A39.
Your rewards are considerable. A masterwork blade
(Fighting +3) and some chain armour (Armour +2) are
stuffed into an urn, along with 900 silver coins. In an
ancient wooden box packed underneath rotten funeral
garbs you discover a glittering necklace (Charisma +2).
You may also take a magical weave from Imopposh’s
funeral bandages. When you have finished your
looting, you return to the desert. Turn to 115.
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312
You quickly show the High Zealot your ring, before he
can summon the guards. The zealot snarls and sits back
down. “I find it distasteful that the patriarch sees fit to
employ such godless servants – but his will be done.
You may leave.”
You don’t need to be told twice. Turn to 574.
313
You stumble through the busy streets of Saltdad, pushed
hither and thither by the bustling crowds. By accident
you crash into a merchant carrying a box of nails and
bolts, spilling his inventory across the dusty ground.
Fortunately, he is a merry fellow and laughs the incident
off. His name is Hammon, and once you have finished
scrabbling in the dirt to retrieve his spilt goods, he insists
you join him for a coffee at a local parlour to show there
are no hard feelings.
Drinking down the oddly bitter liquid you ask if
there is any opportunity to earn money in the valley.
“Why, Saltdad itself is a city of boundless adventure
and opportunity!” exclaims Hammon. “Try exploring
the many streets and alleys of the city. There are plenty
of people who need help these days. I’ve heard that the
master of the salt mines to the north-east is looking for
muscular sorts to help him with a few problems, so you
might consider heading east if you’d like to avoid the city.
If you’re after a real adventure, I’ve heard tell that some
crazy foreigners have set up an Expeditionary Guild in
the city of Lhasbreath. Apparently, they are searching
the jungle for something, although what could be found
in that green hell I cannot imagine!”
It is getting late. You thank Hammon for his courtesy
and head into the centre of the city. Turn to 75.
314
You cast your spell. In an instant the beetle swarm keels
over and dies, destroyed utterly by your spell. Feeling
overmighty, you stroll into the room, crushing the dead
beetles underfoot as you go. Turn to 251.
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315
You walk along the featureless black stone wall, your
reflections on the mirror-bright surface following you.
The wall seems endless, ahead and behind, and you feel
as if you have been walking for days.
Keep following the wall (turn to 259)?
Break off from the wall and head north (turn to 858)?
316
With a war cry, your forces overwhelm the Cursites, who
flee into their city of black tombs. Alas, your battle is
only half won. Now the fight must be carried into the
city itself. Your units do not get the chance to recover
any lost Morale points; keep their current Morale values
the same until the city is taken. Any units which have
fled are not available for this battle.
If the Everchild has been poisoned, you are relieved
to see her emerge from her campaign tent, unscathed.
She has apparently managed to cure herself, and her
presence on the battlefield reassures many men. Choose
a unit of your choice and raise its Morale by 1 point.
Now fight again. You can choose up to six units from
the Saltdad garrison. These can be units you used before,
or fresh troops, or a combination of both. Descantos, if
he is still alive, can cast no more spells – so at least that
is in your favour.
If you have the code A40, the Cursite Zealots are
absent in this battle.
If you have the code A96, any units with the word
‘mercenary’ in their title are absent in this battle.
Left Flank
Front: Mercenary Men-at-Arms – Strength 4, Morale 2
Support: Cursite Citizens – Strength 2, Morale 3
Centre
Front: Temple Guard – Strength 5, Morale 4
Support: Citizen Archers – Strength 2, Morale 4
Right Flank
Front: Cursite Zealots – Strength 4, Morale 5
Support: Mercenary Crossbows – Strength 2, Morale 2
If you win, turn to 363. If you lose, turn to 220.
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317
Time is of the essence. You quickly regroup with
your companions and make your way down darkened
tunnels to the dig-site. A tiny crawlspace has been
painstakingly carved out of the wall, concealed by a
few broken barrels. The Everchild, Che Long, and
three other conspirators are here, delighted to see you
as you come bearing armfuls of weapons. They have
not been idle, securing torches and packs stuffed with
waterskins and food supplies.
“What follows will not be easy,” she warns. “The
tunnels are far from safe, but with your help we might
just stand a chance.”
At a nod from the Everchild, Che Long descends
into the tunnel first, with you following tight behind.
The flames from your torches lick the low roof of the
hand-dug tunnel, and the space is claustrophobic in the
extreme. To your delight the tunnel eventually breaks
through into an ancient chamber, half-flooded, with two
arched exits. The walls are painted in old flecks of colour,
displaying an ancient city dominated by a tall palace.
“The palace of my ancestor still stands,” notes the
Everchild as she examines the decaying mural with
you. “Much of the rest of the city is little better than
mud-brick hovels now. There is much work to be done.”
You examine the exits from the chamber, one at
the back of the water-logged chamber, which seems
to descend down into yet more murky water.
“The dry exit looks the most logical – but I wonder
where the water-filled one leads?” muses the Everchild.
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Will you offer to scout out the watery arch
(turn to 438)?
Or suggest you head through the safer, drier archway
(turn to 523)?
318
You have returned to the door you forced open earlier.
You can now either head north into the room beyond
(turn to 494), or south to the junction (turn to 350).
319
Milagros wails but does not weep as she is beaten, the
guard stopping short as he sees the angry gazes of the
other slaves. Departing in a hail of foul language,
he leaves the bloodied and defiant child. You feel
ungallant for not interfering, but strangely proud of
Milagros for her bravery.
Turn to 700.
320
You emerge from the tent the next morning to a sad
scene. Akihiro, your friend, lies dead in the sands
– his sword across his chest. You were unable, with
raw terror, to leave the tent and assist him. You can
only pray that he has found his peace at last. You may
transfer any items of equipment from Akihiro’s body
to other characters if you wish. After burying him in
the sands you move on.
Turn to 840.
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321
You coldly sheathe your weapon, your companions
bleeding into the f lagstones and crumbling books
around you. You push aside their bodies, sit and begin
to read. You continue to read, unmoving, until death
takes you.
322
You approach the door carefully, examining the mystic
runes carved around its edge. Only those party members
assigned to the door may contribute to this check.
Examine the runes (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 420. If you fail, turn to 464.
323
The keeper of the holy purse is in charge of tax
administration, specifically the religious tithes paid by
other cities. He is a fat, wealthy priest, who eyes you
lazily as you enter. If you have an iron sceptre, turn
to 153. If not, the keeper has no time for you, and has
you pushed out of his office. Turn to 574.
324
The textureless sands swirl like dust on your boots.
You feel cold and drained.
Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
North (turn to 692)?
West (turn to 73)?
South (turn to 273)?
East (turn to 886)?
325
You have entered the orc leader’s war room.
His body, and those of his followers, are still here.
Go through the west door (turn to 736)?
Go through the south door (turn to 566)?
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326
The Saltdad slave markets sell flesh from all across the
valley. Some are unfortunates who have crossed the
jealous desert kings, others have been plucked, dying
from dehydration, from the waterless wastes. Most are
miserable-looking specimens in rags and heavy chains,
but every so often a promising candidate will show up.
If you have fewer than four party members in your team,
you may recruit some more from the slave market, either
another named character, or a character you generate
yourself using the Advanced Rules in the back of the
book. You can never have a character of same name
appear twice in your party. If, for instance, Sar Jessica
Dayne has died at any time during your adventures, you
cannot have her again in the same party.
It costs 200 silver coins to buy another party member,
and they start with no equipment. Remember that a
party member without a weapon has their Fighting score
reduced by 1 point in combat.
When you are done here, turn to 75.
327
You cannot expect to rob the patriarch twice and get
away with it! As soon as your party have made it down
the stairs you are pounced upon by dozens of guards
in hiding. Those who dash up the stairs are cut off by
another troop. You have been captured! Turn to 55.
328
The aftermath of the battle is bloody indeed. A dozen
thieves, as well as one of the Everchild’s men, lie dead.
Reasoning that you might as well take the thieves’ ill-
gotten gains, you open the chests and crates to examine
what kind of goods they had stolen. You count 75 silver
coins, a reference book (Lore +1), an engagement ring,
as well as large amounts of clothes. Thinking quickly, you
strip off your slave rags and change into more common
garb, the Everchild and her followers doing the same.
You slip out of the thieves’ hideaway and into the
storm drains beneath the city. After an hour’s wandering
you eventually come to a ladder, leading up to a drain
cover. You cautiously make your way upwards.
Turn to 41.
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329
The bridge creaks alarmingly as you put your weight on
it. Nearby rice farmers shake their heads sadly before
returning to their work.
Back out of crossing (turn to 442)?
Or carefully cross (turn to 85)?
330
You present the Everchild with calligraphy ink (cross
it off your sheet) and ask her to write a letter to the
God King of Chalice. She spends a full day working
on her note, pleading for aid in a beautiful hand. The
resultant beautiful letter from the Everchild (add it to
your equipment) is a work of art.
“Let us hope that he likes what he sees,” muses the
Everchild. “Thank you for pursuing this matter. I shall
pray for your success.”
Cross off the code A28 and turn to 263.
331
You pass by a number of Lhasbreath drinking halls,
where the barbarians sing and dance to the sound of
drums and flutes. A Lhasbreath maiden puts a garland
of flowers around your neck, winking lewdly at you as
you pass. The folk of this city seem to have no cares
in the world!
If you have the code A1 and you do not have the
code A90, turn to 394. Otherwise, you stroll on past
the merriment. Turn to 775.
332
You launch yourself through the window and tackle
the thief to the ground, just before he reaches the rope.
He kicks you away and begins to dash out of the door.
The second party member who climbed the rope has
now joined you in the room.
Chase the thief (turn to 573)?
Rifle through the bag left by the thief (turn to 878)?
333
The guards grunt and uncross their spears. “Go through,
but we’ll be watching you…” they snarl. Nodding, you
pass through into the cool palace. Turn to 868.
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334
Fastilon falls to the ground, quite dead, his glowing
sword vanishing in his hand. Gain the code A81. He
appears to be wearing nothing of value on his person,
despite the power he summoned to fight you. Checking
that the madshards are still in your possession (note
down the two madshards, if you haven’t already), you
return to the surface. Your workers have gone, scared
away by the sounds of battle, leaving you alone amongst
the ruins. Turn to 515.
335
Akihiro draws his sword and hurls it at the thrown
dagger. There is a clang of steel as the sword knocks
the dagger off target. Brash snatches Akihiro’s sword
as it deflects off the dagger, throwing it smoothly back
to Akihiro who catches it by the hilt.
Brash will not forget this. Note in Brash’s notes box
that he has gained a heart for Akihiro. Akihiro also
gains a heart for Brash. Turn to 60.
336
There is only room for one person in the team to make
this attempt... careful now!
Assassinate the wizard (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 655. If you fail, turn to 877.
337
You punt hard to avoid some oncoming rocks, but
overcompensate, sending the raft splintering onto a
jagged rock just beyond. You leap aside into the frothy
waters, gasping and splashing as you attempt to gain
purchase. You watch in horror as one of the scholars is
pulled under the water and does not emerge. It takes
all your strength just to pull yourselves onto the heavily
forested bank. Note on your adventure sheet that you
have lost a scholar. Also, each party member must lose
1 Health point.
Bedraggled, you stagger into the thick jungle.
You’ll be on foot from here! Turn to 501.
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338
The ghastly screams of the man echo in your head long
after his eyes have been torn from his skull. Lothor
congratulates you for your choice of punishments,
gifting you a purse of 20 silver coins, but you shall
pay a hefty price spiritually. The gods despise a torturer
– from now on you cannot receive any blessings from
any priest in the world. Feeling dead inside, you depart.
Gain the code A34 and turn to 19.
339
The Bando are more sophisticated than they appear.
You make a small exchange of gifts, a few coils of rope
and a pair of hammers, and you are presented with
flowery wreaths in exchange. The tribe holler their
acceptance of you, and soon a kind of impromptu
party begins, with wild dancing and sweet, fermented
fruit drinks. As evening descends you are brought
before the shaman. Turn to 381.
340
The city of Cursus is dominated by thirteen flat-
topped step pyramids made of black stone. It is the
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spiritual and cultural centre of the valley, the domain
of the millennia-spanning worship of the god of
judgement. Priests and worshipers, dressed in long
black robes, are commonplace. Only those inducted
into the church can have a profession or own property
in the city, so displays of sombre piety are everywhere.
Slaves and the faithless toil in the fields around the
rushing Cold River, which feeds into a magnificent
harbour. Sadly, for the city, all too few merchant
vessels stop here. Cursus may be rich by the standards
of the valley, but it has few trade goods to share with
the outside world, and Clifftop tends to dominate the
salt trade, being closer to the trade routes of Royce.
Dominating the centre of the city is the Grand
Ziggurat, the political and financial centre of the city.
From here the priests of Cursus calculate their taxes
and work to expunge all other faiths in the valley.
Find an inn (turn to 201)?
Go to the marketplace (turn to 375)?
Go to the slave market (turn to 595)?
Visit the Grand Ziggurat (turn to 110)?
Visit a small temple of Cursus (turn to 272)?
Go to the harbour (turn to 33)?
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Explore the city (turn to 369)?
Follow the Northroad out of the city (turn to 822)?
Go northeast, following the eastern bank of the river
(turn to 625)?
Go west, into the desert (turn to 657)?
341
Gain the code A58. You sheathe your weapons and search
through the coffin, somewhat gingerly given the amount
of oozing fluid puddling at the bottom.
You manage to stomach extracting 240 silver coins
and an amulet of defence (Armour +1). You also discover
the Fairbrother family crest, which was tucked into a
corner covered in ooze-soaked cloth.
Take what you wish and turn to 211.
342
King Lothor’s forces collapse in disorder. There is a
general rout, and a terrible crush at the bridge as the
tyrant’s forces all attempt to cross it at once. Your army
closes in against the defenceless foe, caught between
the river and destruction. Lothor is singled out and cut
down by a common infantryman even as he attempts
escape. Soon, the enemy have surrendered en-masse.
The Everchild is victorious. Gain the code A33.
Turn to 626.
343
You didn’t think you went so far into the jungle...
but when you tried to find your way out, you realised
you had no idea where you were. You’ve become
disorientated, and your supplies are getting low.
Find your way out of the jungle (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, you manage to reach the treeline,
turn to 618. If you fail, each party member must lose 1
Health point, and you must take the skill check again.
You will continue to lose Health until you succeed!
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344
You have returned to the dragon’s lair, now long since
looted. The tunnel the dragon made into the lands of
Drakehallow is still here.
Follow the tunnel (turn to Drakehallow 33)?
Go back to the lift (turn to 135)?
345
The final skeleton shatters into pieces. With the bodies
so damaged it will be impossible to animate them again
using the book. Musing on the inconsistent nature of
necromatic magic, you return to the crossroads. Gain
the code A75 and turn to 310.
346
You are on the eastern bank of the Cold River, a wide,
life-giving waterway. To the north lies the beautiful
city of Chalice. Abutting the side of the river come a
series of steep desert hills, riddled with caves said to
contain hordes of vicious monsters.
These are the infamous Caves of Uranu, named after
the valley-god of the underworld.
Explore the caves (turn to 493)?
Skirt around the caves and move on (turn to 445)?
347
You emerge into a tunnel that soon splits in two. One
route leads down slightly, the other slopes up. Ancient
writing crosses the walls, and the Everchild calls for
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more light as she examines it. “The downward slope
led to an old armoury,” she comments. “Upwards was
a changing room. There is no indication which route
leads out, however.”
Head down towards the armoury (turn to 242)?
Head upwards towards the changing room
(turn to 883)?
348
The vault door is wide open, its contents looted.
There is nothing more to be found here.
Check out the room to the south (turn to 484)?
Leave the palace (turn to 265)?
349
For modesty’s sake you divide yourselves into male and
female groups, a bank of reeds providing cover between
you, before stripping off and plunging into the cool
waters. This has been your first bath since coming to
valley, and the water feels glorious on your skin. Each
party member can recover 2 Health points.
Gain the code A44.
If you have Tasha in your party, turn to 802.
Otherwise, after scrubbing yourselves clean you emerge
from the oasis refreshed and ready to continue your
journey. Turn to 51.
350
You are in a short, well-trodden corridor with an open
door in the west wall. A little beyond the door, the
corridor splits, branching to the west and north. The
north end of the corridor ends in a strong looking door
with a red ‘x’ upon it. To the south, stairs lead up into
brilliant daylight.
Exit the dungeon by going south, up the stairs
(turn to 515)?
Check out the open door in the west wall
(turn to 654)?
Head down the corridor west (turn to 566)?
Check out the door to the north (turn to 31)?
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351
If you have the code A60, turn to 527. You invoke the
shadow door, and soon enough a dark portal opens up
in the west wall. The chamber beyond looks as empty
as the first, with no exits except for the shadow door
you just conjured. A circular tunnel, about three feet
wide, is raised four feet from the ground on the far wall.
It seems to turn sharply upwards. Strange.
Close the shadow door (turn to 717)?
Examine the curved tunnel (turn to 224)?
352
Heaving with steady progress, you eventually pull the
great cogwheel from the sea and roll it into the boat.
Your jollyboat floats low in the water, and you waste
no time rowing it to shore. There is a great cheer from
the harbour crew as you moor up. The harbourmaster
gratefully presents you with a purse of 300 silver coins.
Soon the cogwheel is cleaned up and reinstalled into
the crane. Lose the code A32 and gain the code A31.
Roll 2 dice and compare this to the Survival score
of the party member who found the cogwheel. If the
result is higher, add one point to their Survival skill.
Waving the harbour crew goodbye you return to your
ship. Turn to 82.
353
If you have the code A9, turn to 427. If not, read on.
The armoury is quiet at this time of night. A cluster
of spears line the far wall, but it is the complete suit
of bronze armour (Armour +4) that catches your eye.
The rumours about its incredible durability are true, the
magical armour is indeed stronger than the steel plate
of Royce and weighs only half as much. Take it, if you
wish, and then record the code A9 and turn to 424.
354
Clifftop was not built for sightseers. There are no
monuments or grand constructions, bar the cliff-side
crane that is designed to haul goods from the harbour
below.
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If you have the code A35, turn to 581.
Otherwise read on.
You come upon a young woman in a field being
beaten by a pack of overseers. They idly kick her as she
attempts to stand, and jeer at her for being lazy and
worthless. Gain the code A35.
Will you intervene (turn to 417)?
Leave the locals to their sport (turn to 19)?
355
The mood is quiet and professional in the king’s hall
today. King Scarrenden acknowledges your arrival
with a curt nod as he finishes his discussion with
another councillor and asks your business in the hall.
Talk politics with the king
(only if you have the code A1 or A7, turn to 826)?
Ask the king for a boon (turn to 834)?
Thank the king for his time and leave the hall
(turn to 775)?
356
You enter a stale smelling cave with a heavy overhang,
which plunges the tunnel beyond into darkness.
Lighting your lanterns, you illuminate a pack of giant
sand lizards shielding themselves from the noonday sun.
With alien speed they bolt at you, eager for a good meal.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Sand Lizard 6 (3+) 4+ 8 360
2nd Sand Lizard 4 (3+) 4+ 9 You travel a few miles outside the village before coming
3rd Sand Lizard 5 (3+) 4+ 10
If you win, you may take some lizard hide from the
bodies as a reward. Turn to 395.
357
The old father is tearful with gratitude. “I have no money
to give you, obviously,” he says. “But I insist you have
this. In my youth I travelled the world, and made a
pilgrimage to Pendrilor, where St Elias, the holiest man
in the world, blessed this humble wooden talisman for
me. It kept me safe from the grasp of undead horrors,
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but its powers only work here in the Valley. Please, take
it with my thanks.”
He presses the talisman of St Elias into your hands.
It is little more than a humble wooden pendant.
Take it if you wish and turn to 75.
358
You must climb the rope one at a time. Choose what
order you want your party to climb the rope, from first
to last. Once you have decided, turn to 255.
359
Your trek through the jungle continues, moisture
dripping from the long-leafed and hairy trees around
you. Peering at her water-logged map, Emlyn Pass-
Ross leads the way through the chittering rainforest.
Eventually you become aware of movement above
you. As you gaze upwards you see hundreds of small
monkeys, each less than a foot high, leaping and
howling through the treetops.
“Uh oh... trouble,” mutters Emlyn as she beholds
them.
If you have the Animal Speech spell and wish to
cast it, turn to 496.
If you want to hold up your hands and show the
monkeys you mean them no harm, turn to 671.
If you would like to make a run for it, turn to 879.
to the Everchild’s training grounds. Her soldiers are
divided into two types. The guards of Luutanesh are
easily the best; well-provisioned and equipped with
hide armour and long spears. They are disciplined
and well trained. The other half of her army are less
impressive; peasants and freed slaves armed with crude
weapons, and only a few with shields. They are eager,
and evidently their morale is quite good. Still, you
wouldn’t want to use them in battle as anything except
reserve troops.
You can note the following soldiers in your Army
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Box. Make a note that these forces are currently in
Luutanesh garrison. You cannot transfer troops from
the Luutanesh barracks without permission from the
Everchild. Because the Everchild does not yet own a
port city, you also cannot transfer troops you might
own in other books to the Luutanesh barracks.
Luutanesh Spears – Strength 3, Morale 3
Faithful Irregulars – Strength 1, Morale 4
“As they say in Royce, from small seeds mighty
trees grow,” quotes the Everchild. “Still, I am eager for
more soldiers. I will even accept foreign mercenaries
if you have access to them. However, Lhasbreath and
Chalice are your best bets in the short term.”
She cocks her head thoughtfully. “I find that I
trust you well,” she says. “I am happy to launch the
attack on Saltdad as soon as you think we have enough
soldiers, and the Iron King is suitably diminished in
power. We shall only have one chance, so choose our
moment well.”
At that she kisses you on your cheeks and departs
for her chambers at the Cold River Inn. Turn to 263.
361
If you have the code A75, turn to 845. If not, read on.
You open the door to discover a dark room with the
bodies of four complete skeletons lying stretched out
on long tables. At the back of the room is a large book,
wide open, displaying a page full of strange chants and
diagrams of skeletal bodies. The whole place gives you
the creeps. There are no other exits from this room.
Smash the skeletons to pieces (turn to 97)?
Examine the book (turn to 8)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
362
A senior priest steps forward and puts a hand on the
shoulder of the taxman. “Are you deranged?” he asks.
“Can you not see that these are agents of the queen?”
Grumbling his apologies, the taxman allows you to
pass. Turn to 458.
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363
With a final despairing cry, the Cursite forces surrender.
There is nowhere left for them to run. They wail and
weep at the loss of their city and their power, recoiling
before the Everchild as if she were a burning brand.
Wasting no time, you accompany the Everchild into
the Grand Ziggurat, your best soldiers by your side.
You fully expect a bitter final showdown between the
patriarch and the queen. You are almost disappointed
as you enter the ceremonial chamber, to find the
patriarch and his high priests dead by their own hands.
Only a single priest remains alive, the dagger hovering
uncertainly by his belly.
“These are sad findings, and not what I wished,” says
the Everchild, shaking her head. “As for you, fellow,
put down your knife. The war is done, and you have
nothing to fear from me.”
“I... cannot bear to watch you pull down the holy
temples!” he weeps.
“I shall do no such thing, to this or any other
temple,” says the Everchild firmly. “Men may worship
what gods they wish, from this day, old or new. And
temples need priests. Will you abandon your god when
he needs you the most?”
The priest swallows and drops the dagger.
The Everchild’s handmaidens attend him as she walks
towards the sacred throne. She nods to Che Long,
who pushes the body of the patriarch from it. She
seats herself with a satisfied smile, gazing across the
halls that have oppressed the people for so long. Halls,
which now, like every hall in the valley, she rules as
absolute monarch. Turn to 400.
364
The eager guards take your distraction team away to a
more private location. Hopefully this should give the other
team enough time to carry out their task! Turn to 456.
365
You prowl silently through the night, unseen, past the
many soldiers of Cursus. Soon you arrive at a dark green
tent with glowing sigils woven into it. This must be it.
You approach cautiously – wizards are famed for using
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magical defences about their sleeping places. several failed attempts you give up, the inscribed spell
Disenchant the wizard’s tent (Team check) making no sense to you. Perhaps you could try again
Skill and DC: Lore (4+) later, when your magical knowledge has increased?
Successes Required: 5 Turn to 453.
If you are successful, turn to 32. If you fail, turn to 687.
369
366 You are walking through the Streel, a marketplace in
You find yourselves in a long corridor that runs east- Cursus that sells the most exclusive ornaments and
west. Three doors present themselves as ways onwards. clothing for the well-to-do. One stall is particularly
Take the door in the southern wall at the far eastern impressive, stacked top to bottom with exotic birds in
end of the corridor (turn to 717). cages. Though you have no business in buying a bird, you
Open the door mid-corridor, also in the south wall, cannot help but examine some of the fascinating (and
from which pleasant smells emerge (turn to 551). noisy) specimens on sale. The seller, named Haatchi, is
Open the door in the far west end of the corridor (turn generous with his time, explaining where each creature
to 821)? came from and the lengths he had to go to acquire them.
“You look adventurous sorts,” he grins. “Perhaps you
367
can help me resolve a commission? I’ve been trying to
You draw your weapons. “We will not let you harm acquire a crier bird, a relatively rare specimen that lives
grieving people,” you say sharply. The kensai bow to you in the Lhasbreath jungles. It is not much to look at, but
and draw their swords as one. This will be a tough fight. its voice is so uncanny it almost sounds human. If you
Opponent Attack Def Health can retrieve one for me, there is 100 silver in it for you.”
1st Kensai 6 (4+) 4+ 9 If you have a crier bird, turn to 441. Otherwise
2nd Kensai 7 (4+) 4+ 8 promise to keep a look out for the bird, should you ever
3rd Kensai 6 (4+) 4+ 10 head out that way. Turn to 340.
4th Kensai 6 (4+) 4+ 9
Kensai Master 8 (3+) 5+ 11 370
If you succeed, turn to 874. You have come to the outskirts of a thick jungle that
lies just to the west of Lhasbreath. It is too difficult to
368 traverse far into the jungle without a proper expedition,
The stone blocks are so withered and aged it is but perhaps you might discover something interesting
impossible to get an exact fit between the blocks. After with a quick look.

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Roll 2 dice and add them together to determine can be found the stall. Priests of Cursus occupy each
what you discover: stall, each uttering a solemn praise to their god before
2-4 turn to 701. welcoming you curtly. All prices are in silver coins.
5-6 turn to 343.
7 turn to 598. Item Buy Sell
8-9 turn to 449. Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
10-12 turn to 547. Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25
Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) 200 100
371 Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* - 150
You look around the chamber, attempting to puzzle Steel Longsword (Fighting +2) - 400
out what the orcs were doing here. The tunnels they Steel Greatsword (Fighting +3)* - 450
have cut lead in all directions, but end in disappointing
dead ends. It has the feel of an expedition that was Shield (Armour +2) 50 25
sure it was in the right place but didn’t know exactly Hide Armour (Armour +1) 70 35
which way to go once they got here. Shrugging your Bone Armour (Armour +2) - 150
shoulders, you make your way out of the cavern and Bronze Armour (Armour +4) - 2000
back up the stairs. Turn to 634.
Soft Boots (Stealth +1) 500 250
372 Reference Book (Lore +1) 500 250
Warm Cloak (Survival +1) - 250
You step off the lift onto the top floor of the mine.
Handsome brooch (Charisma +1) - 250
If you have the code A1, turn to 722. If not, read on.
Prybar 100 50
Sell some troglodyte heads to Clavod (turn to 233)?
Incense - 90
Make your way onwards (turn to 722)?
Calligraphy Ink 2000 1000
Silver Idol - 50
373
Vial of Poison - 50
You have returned to the sinister chamber where you Dragonyak Horn - 35
found the silver skull. However, that grim artefact is Lizard Hide - 25
now missing from its pedestal. There is nothing more
to be found here, so you make your way back to the When you are done here, turn to 340.
crossroads. Turn to 46.
376
374
You feel that you have done all you can to prepare the
The slaves merely laugh at you and push you away. Everchild’s forces for battle. You go into council with
Demoralised, you are forced to wait for your food like her and convince the queen to commit her soldiers.
everyone else. Turn to 118. “Very well,” she says solemnly. “May St. Elias guide
our blades. Good luck, my generals.”
375 Mustering your soldiers from the Luutanesh
The marketplace of Cursus is strictly organised. The barracks (you can take a maximum of six units),
same family of food sellers have occupied the same stall you begin your march across the Great Westroad to
locations for hundreds of years, and the more modern Saltdad, the sun hanging low in the sky. Soon enough
the goods the further to the exterior of the market the Iron King’s forces intercept you, the ramshackle

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palace of Saltdad visible in the distance. The coward
king himself has not deigned to take the field and has
left governorship of his army in the hands of his generals.
Record this reference number (376) and turn
to 300 to see the rules for mass combat. The king’s
forces are arrayed below. If you have the code A8, the
Bronzeguard are not present, since they were all slain
by your actions earlier.
Left Flank
Front: Spearmen of Saltdad – Strength 2, Morale 2
Support: None
Centre
Front: Bronzeguard – Strength 5, Morale 5
Support: Peasant Levies – Strength 1, Morale 1
Right Flank
Front: Mercenary Swords – Strength 3, Morale 2
Support: None
If you win the battle, turn to 214. If you lose, turn to 670.
377
The thief reluctantly hands over 100 silver coins. When
the rest of your party climb through the window, he also
decides to throw in a handsome brooch (Charisma +1)
to discourage any further extortion. You slip away into
the streets together, the thief soon vanishing from sight.
Turn to 450.
378
If you have already taught Kopu the language of Drear
he has nothing more for you (turn to 539). Otherwise
Kopu is astounded you have learned this forbidden
language. “You keep divine company, for the only man
I know who understands the Drear tongue is St Elias
himself. He would not have taught you such a language
unless the world itself was at stake.”
Kopu waves his hands and a magical cabinet made
of purple wood appears, floating in the air. From the
cabinet he retrieves a cloak of wonder (all skills +3).
“Take it!” he insists. “And banish the darkness from
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our land once and for all!” You vow to do so.
In addition, any injured party members may restore
their Health to full, as you spend many days resting in
the tower whilst you teach the language to Kopu.
Turn to 539.
379
You make your way down the pitch-black tunnel, relying
on touching the damp walls to guide you. You emerge
into a small cell, through which light streams weakly
from a tiny arch high in the wall. In the cell you can see
Che Long, your trainer, and several other gladiator slaves.
“Welcome, my students,” bows Che Long. He
indicates Milagros. “You come in good company, I see.”
“I believe we can trust these warriors,” announces
Milagros. “Tell them the plan, Che Long.”
“Do they know what they are letting themselves in
for... who they fight for?”
“We are all slaves here,” you assure them. “We fight
for our freedom.”
“That, and so much more,” says Che Long, smiling.
“This is no mere slave girl. Standing before you is
the reincarnation of the Everchild. The Queen of the
Valley. The supreme sorceress herself.”
You look down at the dirty blonde waif. She speaks
well, but could she really be a queen? The Everchild is
a figure of legend, a story told to squires and children.
Milagros sees the doubt in your eyes and places a finger
in the soup bowl. She withdraws it, and paints the walls
with the thick soup, drawing strange symbols and wards
which begin to pulse and move as if under their own
power. To your astonishment she has drawn a spell upon
the walls, filled with arcane power.
If you have any spellcasters in your team they can
learn the following spell:
Soothing Touch (Adventure or Combat)
Your hands glow with divine energy.
Choose one of your party members;
they can restore 5 Health points.
Recharge: 50 silver
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With a wave of her hands Milagros bathes your
bodies in healing energies. You may restore the Health
scores of all your characters to full. If any of your
characters have lost limbs, tongues or other organs,
these are restored. In addition, any diseases or curses
you are affected by are also removed.
There can be no doubt. This young slave girl is, if
not the Everchild, certainly a sorceress of great power.
Ask her how she came to be enslaved (turn to 629)?
Ask her about the escape plan (turn to 743)?
380
The door is unlocked and leads to a priest’s sanctum.
There is a small altar with a block of incense and 15
silver coins on it. The place is tidy, but there are no
comfortable bits of furniture such as chairs or tables here.
With no other exits available, you make your way to the
archway. Turn to 806.
381
You sit before the shaman, a ghostly looking man with
silver hair and skull-like white makeup, in the company
of what looks like the chief and his most loyal warriors.
Your packs are searched whilst the shaman casts strange
incense into the firepit. If you have a magical weave turn
to 767. Otherwise, after a full search of your packs the
shaman shrugs and you are escorted back to your ship.
You get the impression your audience with the Bando
has come to an end. Turn to 144.
382
If you have the code A1, turn to 128. If not, read on.
The Temple of Kalu is nothing more than a pile
of rubble. The religion has been decreed heresy by
the patriarch of Cursus, and the temple has been torn
down. Mystified at this barbaric zealotry, you return
to the city centre. Turn to 75.
383
Choose a party member to perform this stealthy
manoeuvre. You drop down to your belly and wriggle
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through the open door as quietly as possible.
Sneak up on the orcs (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (5+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 2, but your stealthy character
may attack the 1st Orc twice in the first round. If you
fail, you may also turn to 2, but note that the 1st Orc
gets a free attack at the beginning of the battle on the
party member who failed the stealth check.
384
You make your way to Dulcimer’s house, a red-
roofed cubical block of stone and rough cement in the
wealthiest part of the city. The house is well guarded
and the family large in number, with aunts, uncles,
nieces and nephews in ample numbers attending
Dulcimer as he receives you in the family hall.
“That witch has damaged my honour and made me
look a fool!” rages Dulcimer as you explain the purpose
of your visit. “She is a thief and a harlot! My sister has
volunteered personally to deal the killing blow to her.”
Dulcimer’s sister, a thin and sinister woman with
sharp eyebrows, looks positively excited at the prospect.
If you have an engagement ring, turn to 83.
If not, this will require delicate negotiations indeed.
Calm Dulcimer’s Rage (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (5+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 204. If not, turn to 155.
385
Hardly daring to breathe, your party member manages
to step carefully across the chamber, avoiding every
pressure plate and hidden tripwire. You may take the
black prism from the pedestal. You only hope it was
worth the danger retrieving it! Gain the code A80.
Retracing your steps with a heart-thumping
precision, you manage to make it out of the chamber
to the warm congratulations of your colleagues. Roll 2
dice. If this number exceeds the party member’s Stealth
score, raise their Stealth score by 1 point. You return
to the crossroads. Turn to 310.
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386
You inform your companions to stand aside.
Gazing directly into the eyes of the opposing monks
you strip away your weapon belt and throw it to the
side. Armed only with your fists you approach, the
monks adopting fighting stances.
388
The mine lift creaks loudly as you reach the thirteenth
floor. If you have the code A25, turn to 817.
You speak to the miners, asking them about recent
attacks. They confirm that there have been a few, but
that the troglodytes have been hiding in the deep tunnels
to avoid the attention of the guards. Clearly you will
have to flush them out!
Explore the thirteenth level (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 446. If you fail, you only
manage to bang your head on one of the low walls.
Choose a party member to lose 1 Health. Discouraged,
you leave the thirteenth floor (turn to 135).

389
You curse as three of the goblins bolt past you out of
the south door. The other three goblins bear their
teeth and lunge at you.

Opponent Attack Def Health

1st Goblin 2 (4+) 4+ 3
2nd Goblin 3 (4+) 4+ 5
Because you have no weapon for this fight, you cannot
3rd Goblin 2 (4+) 4+ 4
add any Fighting bonus a weapon can give you.
If you win, turn to 650.
However, because you are familiar with the unarmed
combat style of the monks, you do not lose a point of
390
Fighting for having no weapon.
The Bronzeguard live in a large, low compound with
Opponent Attack Def Health reinforced walls, just adjacent to the palace.
Monks 5 (4+) 4+ 8 Guards are everywhere, though servants f low
If you win, turn to 9. If you are beaten, turn to 596. through the gates, delivering food, water and other
materials into the building. If you have the code A7
387 and do not have the code A8, turn to 684. If not, you
have no business here and depart once the guards start
As soon as you show the ring, the guards become
glowering at you across the street. Turn to 75.
humble. “Forgive us, great ones, we did not know!”
they whisper. “Naturally, you may pass!”
391
Hoping your cover will not be blown, your party
makes its way inside. Turn to 574. The thief lies dead at your feet. You may take his iron
shortsword (Fighting +1), his leather armour (Armour
+1) and a pair of soft boots (Stealth +1). He also carries

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30 silver coins. Eventually the city guards arrive and If you succeed, turn to 147. If you fail, turn to 483.
you inform them what has just happened. Fortunately,
they have been looking for this thief for some time and 394
so believe your story. A surly group of barbarians begin pushing you, spoiling
The thief ’s victim, a local magistrate, is delighted for a fight. In the background a weasely looking man
with your kindness. He promises to put in a good word with a long knife observes the horseplay, his finger
with the authorities whilst you are in Chalice. From now pressing on the top of his dagger meaningfully.
on, any time you have to make a Charisma skill check Push the barbarians back (turn to 435)?
in the city of Chalice, you may pass it automatically. Try to diffuse the situation (turn to 472)?
Turn to 450.
395
392
You are leaving the Caves of Uranu behind.
If you have the code A82, turn to 355. Where will you go?
You make your way to the king’s hall, a vast timber North, towards Chalice (turn to 450)?
and stone structure which displays the heads and horns South, towards Cursus (turn to 625)?
of terrible beasts. The hall is the living space of King
Scarrenden and his most trusted berserkers, and you 396
are rudely shoved about by passing housecarls and beer
There is no shelter and the storm lashes you cruelly.
wenches in the crowded space. The king himself is
Survive the Sandstorm (Team check)
peering over the edge of a pit, where one of his warriors
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
is being mauled to death by an angry sand bear. The
Successes Required: 4
king toasts the bear’s victory with a flagon of frothy beer,
If you succeed, you manage to bury yourselves in
much to the laughter of the assembled barbarians.
the sand until the storm abates. If you fail, each party
“What was his crime?” you ask a passing wench.
member must lose 2 Health points.
“No crime, we don’t feed criminals to bears,” she
If you survive, turn to 569.
laughs. “He chose to fight the bear to impress the king.
You can petition the king for aid if you display a great
397
feat of strength.”
Will you offer to wrestle the bear (turn to 425)? If you have the code A21, turn to 89.
Attempt to woo one of the king’s most trusted Otherwise, read on.
councillors (turn to 86)? A great caravan of salt merchants, en route to
Leave these savages to their amusement (turn to 775)? Clifftop, offer you their services. Their merchants have
various odds and ends you might find useful. All prices
393 are in silver coins.
The overseer is not present, but guards and servants
Item Buy Sell
walk by the door frequently. You need to be in and
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
out as quickly as possible. Multiple people might be
Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25
spotted, so only one party member in the weapon
Shield (Armour +2) 50 25
stealing team can be chosen for this task.
Incense (One block only) 500 90
Steal the key (Individual check)
Bluestone (One stone only) 400 45
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Talisman of St Elias - 150
Successes Required: 2

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If you buy any incense or a bluestone, record the
code A21.
If you have a ship docked in Clifftop, you can also
buy up to three cargo units of Salt from the merchants
for 500 silver coins each. They will deliver this cargo
straight to your ship provided there is room for it.
Once you have finished your trading, turn to 569.
398
Water gushes in through the ripped hole in your vessel.
Your crew give a great cry and abandon ship, leaping
into the frothing waves with a wail. You have scant
seconds to prepare yourself to dive into the ocean. Any
character wearing or carrying a suit of armour or robes
must discard it. In addition, you can carry no more
than four items each before leaping into the sea – any
remaining items must be crossed off your adventure
sheet (there is no time to conjure a magic cabinet).
There is nowhere to swim but the harbour. After
an exhausting swim (each party member loses 2
Health points), you manage to pull yourself onto the
harbourside. Of your ship's crew there is no sign. Cross
your ship off your adventure sheet and turn to 662.
399
“Bless you strangers,” murmurs the monkey. “I knew
there was kindness in human-folk. Alas, I have seen
all too little of it. I was a slave of the devious sorcerer
Unbraaki. He took me from my home and made me
his apprentice. I longed to return to my family, but
Unbraaki swore he would find me and slay my kin if I
ever escaped. I fled into the desert, rather than endanger
them, but the land could not sustain me.”
“A sad tale,” you say. “We will avenge you if we can.”
“He is a covetous man, but powerful,” sighs the monkey.
“Avenge me by taking what was his. I alone know the
password to enter his secret vault. It is ‘amora’. Say that
word, and the doors shall open. Goodbye friends…”
At this the monkey closes his eyes and dies in your
arms. Gain the code A43.
Burying the monkey in the desert, you make your
way onwards. Turn to 125.
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400
The plaza in the temple district is full. Soldiers and
diplomats from across the valley fill it, from sweaty
Lhasbreath barbarians to dignified Chalice scholars.
Ayleta the Traveller leads a delegation from Clifftop,
sun-bronzed peasants and sailors from that poorest
of cities following in her wake. King Scarrenden of
Lhasbreath grins widely, missing teeth on show, his
housecarls and berserkers drinking deeply and cheering.
The innkeep from Luutanesh engages Che Long in
animated discussion. Priests of Cursus, grumbling
under their breath, kneel before the throne.
Joining the Everchild on the raised stage comes the
God King of Chalice, elegant, eternally young and fit.
The lord of that city kneels and bows before the small
child who ascends a throne made of wood and bronze –
the final homage that acknowledges to all who the ruler
of the valley truly is.
The Everchild sits and motions with her hand.
A silence falls. “The scholars tell us that there is no such
thing as victory,” she says, her voice amplified by some
sorcerous means. “There are battles to be won and wars to
be fought. But no vision of even the humblest ruler is ever
truly realised. But there is such a thing as change. The
Valley of Bones is now mine. Every city and every living
being within them is my subject. From today we are no
longer competitors, but brothers and sisters, driven not
to exceed or dominate the others, but to strive to make
our family strong. I see a vision of flourishing cities; I see
the casting down of whips. I see a time when Royce and
Drakehallow shall look with envy on our shores and say,
‘If only our lands were as fair as those in the valley’. And
well they might. No people are as vigorous or determined
as ours. We shall be the crucible of new learning. Our
many cultures shall create a land of beauty and flowers,
and in time, the sun itself shall cease its scorching, and
instead caress a land of meadows and rivers. I am the
Everchild. And I shall be your ruler forever!”
There is a mighty cheer, which resounds across the
city and its dark mausoleums. A new day has come,
and the Everchild is finally secure on her throne. Gain
the code A100.
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You have achieved a mighty feat in restoring the
valley to the authority of the Everchild. Each party
member may increase their Health scores by 1 point. If
you have each of the following codewords (A16, A20,
A37 and A89) each party member also gains a single
point to any single skill (Fighting, Charisma, etc).
Any troops that have not routed are returned to the
Saltdad barracks. You can restore their Morale and
Strength scores to maximum.
The Everchild is generous and awards you 2000 silver
coins. If you wish you can escort her back to Saltdad
(turn to 75), or remain a while in Cursus (turn to 340)?
401
Sar Jessica has a lingering strain in her arm from her
last battle and is struggling to wash her back. Tasha
volunteers to help, perhaps a little too eagerly. The
knight is beautiful, noble-born with strong limbs and
an air of authority. Tasha has often glanced at her across
an inn room, when deep in her cups, with admiration
and desire. Now Tasha is washing her, she cannot resist
cradling her against her body, feeling soft flesh against
hers. Jessica acts as if nothing is going on, but surely she
cannot be so blind to Tasha’s affections?
Note in Tasha’s notes box that she has gained a heart
for Sar Jessica. Sar Jessica also gains a heart for Tasha.
If Amelia Pass-Dayne is in the party, and she has at
least one heart for Tasha, turn to 888.
If Tasha and Jessica now both have at least 2 hearts
for each other, turn to 726. If not, the sound of the men
on the other side of the reed bank getting out of the water
ends this quiet moment and you blushingly emerge from
the water. Turn to 51.
402
Throwing caution to the wind you pluck some flowers,
keeping some in your pack, and perhaps wearing
some in your hair. A little colour for your bleak desert
trips. You can note down the hygliph flower on your
adventure sheet. They are slightly magical, and it takes
years for them to decay. Feeling slightly prettier you
move on. Turn to 618.
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403
With the cargo crane in operation you can buy goods in
Cargo Units from Clifftop. These goods are too large
for your characters to carry, but they can be loaded onto
any ship you have in Clifftop harbour. You cannot buy
more cargo units than you can store in your ship (for
instance, a Cog can carry 2 Cargo Units). You can also
sell any goods you are carrying in your ships for the
same price as well.
Salt 550 silver coins
Crops 600 silver coins
Steel 3000 silver coins
Spices 3200 silver coins
Wine 2000 silver coins
Slaves 700 silver coins
When you have finished your trades, turn to 703.
404
Something isn’t right here. You don’t know a lot about
growing flowers, but something must be tending those
blooms. And until you find out what that is, those
scholars are going to stay out of sight! Stepping cautiously
into the gloom your worst fears are confirmed. Dreadful
snakemen, their curved swords already drawn, come
hissing into the gateway to intercept you. Turn to 150.
405
The work is hot, smelly and dirty, and the piles of junk
in the cave seem endless. Each party member must lose
1 Health point as they heave the heavy trash outside the
cave. After a number of hours you still haven’t found
anything of value and decide to call it quits. Turn to 395.
406
Picking up a nearby bench you attempt to ram the
gatehouse door. Only members of the weapon stealing
team may help in this test.
Bashing open the door (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 3
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If you succeed, the door f lies open after a few
attempts. Turn to 611.
If you fail, you still manage to force open the door,
but not before a pair of guards, attracted by the noise,
interrupt you! Only members of the weapon stealing
team may help in this combat.
Opponent Attack Def Health
First Guard 4 (4+) 4+ 8 With almost every ounce of energy spent, you finally
Second Guard 3 (4+) 4+ 7 manage to haul yourselves up onto the edge of the
Note: Since you are currently unarmed, each party
member’s Fighting score is reduced by 1. Once you
have defeated one of the guards, you may take the iron
shortsword (Fighting +1) that they are wielding and
use it in combat.
If you win, you take the other guard’s weapon, also
an iron shortword (Fighting +1). They wear armour, but
there is not enough time to undress them. You hurry
into the gatehouse. Turn to 611.
If your weapon stealing team is slain, turn to 292.
407
The power of St Elias should be effective against
intelligent undead, even these slavering lunatics.
You brandish the talisman, the ghouls hissing in pain
as you present it. You can actually see their flesh begin
to wither and disintegrate in the holy glow that pours
from the artefact. Soon you have boxed the ghouls into
a corner, their bodies withering before the talisman.
In moments they have become little more than bleached
bones, cleansed entirely by the power of the holy man
who crafted the talisman. Turn to 651.
408
“Oh! Please, your majesty, don’t take my fingernails!
I need my hands to work!” begs the fellow.
“Well, unless anyone else would like to volunteer
to have their nails removed in your place, I’m going to
do it,” grins the king.
Would anyone in the party be noble enough to suffer
such a torment for a lowly peasant? If so, volunteer
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someone now and turn to 294. If not, read on.
The peasant howls in agony as the nails are torn
from his hands with rusty pliers. You are forced to
withdraw from the court, the bile building in your
mouths, at the ghastly inhumanity of it all. Gain the
code A34 and turn to 19.
409
cliffside. Slumping against the base of a tree, the chirp
of insects and cawing of birds lull you to sleep. Each
party member must lose 3 Health points.
In the morning you rise, your stomachs growling.
You must start your lives again with what you have.
First, though, you must brave the perils of the jungle.
Turn to 370.
410
You step through the Shaded Gate, becoming engulfed
in cool shadow. The land here is different, and you cannot
make out the Granite Hills that should lie beyond the
wall. The chill nags at you, but you resolve to carry on.
If you have a wayfinder rod, turn to 481.
Go south (turn to 886)?
Go west (turn to 676)?
Go east (turn to 589)?
Go north through the Shaded Gate (turn to 140)?
411
The Tower of Oneness is not the tallest structure in
Chalice, but it is the grandest. Intricately carved from
the living rock, and decorated in flecked red and gold
paint, the tower stands out amidst a sea of grand temples.
The mercifully cool interiors are open to all, but
there are few visitors in this sacred place. The halls of
the God King are closed off to most, and the libraries
are only useful to those who can read; a rare skill in
the Valley of Bones.
An elderly sister, in long orange robes, asks how she
can be of assistance.
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Visit the library (turn to 680)? used to sharing. And I am here to treasure hunt.”
Ask to see the God King (turn to 628)? You frown. You do not seek conflict with this
Make your apologies and leave (turn to 450)? woman, but nor can you just leave without the statue.
Offer to work together with Yu Yan (turn to 454)?
412 Or insist on searching her bags (turn to 506)?
The monkeys paw over the item you give them, hauling
it up into the trees (cross the item off your adventure
sheet). One monkey snatches it from another, and
soon the entire pack storm through the trees, howling
after the thief, shaking down a rain of leaves as they
scramble away.
“Let’s get out of here while we still can!” smiles
Emlyn, urging you down the path. Turn to 740.

413
You carefully shuffle along the ledge, unaware how weak
it is. Midway, a large portion of the ledge collapses,
sending you tumbling into the pit, crushing spider
eggs as you go. Immediately, swarms of tiny, biting
spiders begin to emerge from the broken eggs. Suddenly
the giant spiders move as one, descending upon your
companions and the Everchild’s followers. Eggs crack
as careless feet release more baby spiders. Turn to 237.
416
414 You rub your hands together with glee as you behold
The coffin is made of stone, and its lid looks heavy. the stores of treasure. It’s time to get looting!
There are scrape marks on the lip of the lid that makes The following items are in the vault:
it look like it was opened quite recently. It has a name:
‘Sar Wilmot Fairbrother’. 1500 silver coins
Open the coffin (turn to 660)? A bar of gold bullion
Explore elsewhere (turn to 494)? A magical weave
A pile of registry papers
415 A glittering necklace (Charisma +2)
“And you are?” she asks. A tome of knowledge (Lore +2)
“Akihiro of Chalice, and you?” A silver idol
“Yu Yan,” she says, offering the smallest of bows in
return. She sheathes her sword. “I take it you are here Take what you wish, and then record the code A93.
treasure hunting?” What will you do now?
“In a fashion – I seek a silver idol for my master, Leave the palace (turn to 265)?
Honnu,” you admit. Go to the room in the south (turn to 484)?
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417
The overseers have no intention of messing with armed
warriors, and quickly leave their sport. The woman
staggers to her feet, blood flowing from her face.
“Barbarians!” she spits. “They beat me because I am
down on my luck. My family used to own half the land
in Clifftop, but my grandfather was forced off his land by
the vile sorcerer Unbraaki who stole his land documents.
You look like adventurous sorts. If you find me the
registry papers from Unbraaki’s vault, I’ll reward you!”
“And you are?” you ask.
“They call me Damned Suzanna,” she shrugs. “At least,
that’s what I’m called when people see me. Find those
registry papers and I’ll split the land value with you.”
It might be worth looking out for. Now turn to 19.
418
Your defeat of the kensai in single combat has proven
the strength of your convictions. The sister defers and
asks you to maintain a respectful tone as she escorts
you to the Hall of the King. Turn to 638.
419
You attempt to invoke the power of the book, hoping
your pronunciations and somatic gestures are correct.
Animate the Skeletons (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed, turn to 232. If you fail, turn to 457.
420
You cautiously mar the strange symbols around the
door, being careful not to trigger the effect early.
Eventually the runes are spoiled and lose their power.
To your delight the door merely clicks open; there is
not so much as a conventional lock upon them!
You step into a darkened hallway. A magnificent
flight of carpeted steps leads up to the top floor. Rows
of books line the walls in antique cases. Nearby, a solid
gold candlestick looks a tempting grab.
Examine the bookcase (turn to 230)?
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Snatch the golden candlestick (turn to 644)?
Head upstairs to help the climbing team (turn to 92)?
421
“You have done all I have asked – all I can ever ask,”
smiles the Everchild as she greets you into her presence.
“As a boon I am willing to provide soldiers to you,
should you ever need the services of an army. Provided
you own a barracks elsewhere, you have my permission
to transfer soldiers to that barracks from Saltdad.
Please leave me with a few units, though... you never
know when the valley might need them.”
You spend several hours with the Everchild,
reflecting on your adventures. Eventually it is time to
leave, the Everchild kissing you goodbye. Turn to 620.
422
You are not successful in your search for the nomads,
but you do find trouble. Vicious Sand Drakes, tawny-
brown reptilian horrors that stand some ten feet high
on two scally legs, take an interest in you. You have
little option but to fend them off.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Sand Drake 6 (5+) 4+ 12
2nd Sand Drake 5 (5+) 4+ 11
If you win, turn to 115 to try and get your bearings.
423
You have returned to the goblin kitchen. The goblins
greet you with friendly chitters and offer you some
food. Any party members on less than 4 Health can
restore themselves to 4 Health points by eating here.
You thank the goblins and move on.
Leave the kitchen through the north door (turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door (turn to 736)?
424
You prowl into the kitchen, ducking behind the
counters and peering over. The evening meal is being
prepared, and chefs and servants scurry from one place
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to the other, putting the final herbs and spices into the
stew that boils away in an enormous cauldron. If you
have a vial of poison, turn to 565. Otherwise, there
is nothing you can do to finish off the Bronzeguard
with the ingredients at hand. You quickly flee the
compound before you are spotted. Turn to 75.
425
Choose a party member to wrestle the bear. You step
forward and loudly declare your challenge. There is a great
cheer from the audience, including the king. Someone
gives you a hearty shove, and you are hurled into the pit.
The sand bear snarls at you, showing its teeth.
If your chosen party member has the Animal Speech
spell, you can cast it by turning to 615. Otherwise you
must wrestle with your bare hands (no pun intended).
Wrestle the Bear (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 2
Note: You cannot use any bonuses from your weapon
with this check.
If you succeed, turn to 677.
If you fail, turn to 742.
426
It’s time to move on. Where will you go from here?
Go northwest, to the Blackwall (turn to 691)?
Go north, towards Saltdad (turn to 858)?
Go northeast into the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
Go southeast, into desert (turn to 202)?
Go south towards Lhasbreath Oasis (turn to 590)?
Go southwest towards Lhasbreath (turn to 752)?
Go west to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
427
You had hoped you might be able to take another suit
of bronze armour here, but alas no spare suits appear
to be present. Cursing your luck, you sneak onwards
towards the kitchen. Turn to 424.
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428
Quiet as a mouse you manage to step across the floor of
broken bones without so much as raising a dust cloud.
Nothing stirs, and you manage to reach the chest quite
safely. Turn to 3.
429
Just as you feared a dreadful pirate pinnace comes
swooping around the bay. They seem keen on plundering
your ship and crew. Make a note of this reference number
and then turn to 200 for the rules on Naval Combat.
Pirate Pinnace – Fighting 5 Health 6
If you win, turn to 690. If you lose, turn to 741.
430
You convince the thieves that you are not dangerous,
nor are you agents of the Iron King. Your slave garb
assures them you are speaking the truth, and instead
you are even offered some decent hospitality in the form
of beer and bread. Each party member can restore 2
Health points. The thieves' leader, Brekken, reveals that
they are downtrodden citizens of Saltdad, and that they
only prey on the merchants and nobles who support the
king’s rule. “But slaves have nothing to fear from us,” he
assures you. “If you wish, we can provide you with some
spare clothing to help conceal your identity in the city.”
“That would be most kind, thank you, Brekken,”
nods the Everchild. “You show greater civility than
your monarch.”
“A plague-ridden dragonyak shows more grace than
our king,” laughs Brekken. “But thank you, girl, for
the compliment.”
You can see that the Everchild would dearly love
to share her secret with Brekken, but wisely holds her
tongue, instead asking if the thieves could show you
all a safe route out of the ruined tunnels. Brekken
agrees, escorting you into the old storm drains that
lie beneath the city, and to a drain cover that leads to
an isolated alleyway.
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You have gained a useful ally. Gain the code A5.
Turn to 41.
431
You find 123 silver coins and a rusty key on the bodies.
If you paid any bribes to an ogre, you can recover that
money as well. Gain the code A76 and turn to 310.
432
The temples of Mordain lie in crumbled ruins, like
the rest of the city. Listing above a wrecked tower in
a temple of Kalu, a lone bell peals in the sea breeze.
You shudder involuntarily at the sudden cold. There is
nothing for you here. Turn to 515.
433
You chase after her but stumble up the steps as you run.
The stairs lead out onto the side of the hilltop, but by the
time you emerge you have lost sight of her. You curse
loudly. It is unlikely she will be found now. Perhaps
there is some other way of finding a silver idol? Musing
on your failure, you return to Chalice. Turn to 450.
434
You hold aloft the talisman and Imopposh screams.
He casts a bolt of roaring fire that would surely
incinerate you, but the impact merely makes you stagger
back towards the daylight. Imopposh cannot oppose
the power of the living saint himself, for in times past
the two of them were rivals – but neither can you gain
ground against him. Imopposh draws the fragments
of his casket around him, returning to his rest.
The shadow door slams shut in front of you.
Without even pausing to catch your breath, you bolt
from the canyon. Turn to 115.
435
The barbarians laugh as you shove them in return. You
put up your fists to show you mean business and are
alarmed as your opponents heft their axes in return. This
isn’t a merry brawl... it’s a fight to the death! Turn to 587.
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436
You spot the trail of sand frogs in the crystal earth of
the desert. These hardy amphibians can go without
water for days, but even they do not stray far from a
water source. Following the trails, you come to a rocky
place. Lifting some of the stones you discover hidden
pools, the hatcheries of the sand frogs. Batting away
the harmless frogs you drink deeply to get your strength
back and refill your waterskins.
You gaze across the desert, getting your bearings.
If you have the code A18, turn to 711.
Otherwise, turn to 731.
437
If you have the code A72, turn to 180. If not, read on.
You climb up the stairs a good distance, reaching
another tunnel which appears to be blocked by a crude
but well-made barricade. Large wooden struts hold up a
barrier of rock and timber. With sufficient strength you
might be able to pull down the barricade, if you wished.
Pull down the barricade (turn to 541)?
Go back down the stairs to the west (turn to 23)?
438
Choose a character to explore the watery tunnel,
then turn to 678.
439
If you have the code A69, turn to 209. If not, read on.
The steps lead down until you arrive at a huge cavern,
ringing with the sounds of picks on rocks. Half the
chamber is filled with rock detritus, chiselled from the
walls by dozens of human slaves. The slaves themselves
seem to be locals from the valley, a combination of slim-
bodied Cursites and heavy-set men and women from
Lhasbreath. Around them, half a dozen orcs whip and
cajole the slaves, ordering them to work faster. One
orc is dressed in heavy chainmail armour and looks to
be the leader. He is roaring loudly at a terrified young
woman, putting his great-tusked jaws less than an inch
from her face. In the corner, several dead humans lie
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rotting, presumably dead from their injuries.
You are able to dive behind the rock detritus before
the orcs see you. How will you proceed?
Draw your weapons and charge to the attack
(turn to 213)?
Wait until the work stops and then attempt to
rescue the prisoners (turn to 783)?
Sneak out of the chamber (turn to 11)?
440
You lunge for the wizard’s throat, but he dives aside
at the last moment, yelling for aid. You are not given
another chance. Between the wizard’s magic which
forces you away and the dozens of guards that swarm
up, your capture is inevitable. The assassination team
have been captured. What happens to them now is up
to you. If you capture the city of Cursus you can free
them from prison. If your army is defeated, the party
members will be executed. Either way, the captured
party members can take no further part in the battle
until rescued. Turn to 96.
441
Haatchi is delighted as you produce the crier bird for
him (cross it off your adventure sheet). He quickly hangs
it in pride of place in his collection, the bird singing a
mournful but sweet tune. True to his word, Haatchi
hands over a purse of 100 silver coins. “If you find any
others, just bring them to me,” he insists.
Wishing him a good day, you stroll on. Turn to 340.
442
You have come to the banks of a wide river that
separates the city of Chalice from the rest of the valley.
The Cold River pours from the craggy mountain tops
of the Stonewalls and bisects the desert like a sword
blade. Spanning this river is an ancient bridge, built
shortly after the demon lord Abraxas destroyed the elder
civilisation. Originally built as an act of faith to restart
society, its designers could not hold back the wave of
savagery left in the demon’s wake as the fine cities of
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the elders were brought to ruin.
The bridge, however, still stands, wide and strong.
Dozens of heavy wagons ply its ancient length and
without it the city of Chalice would be entirely cut off.
A fee of 40 silver coins is required to cross it, a steep
price normally paid only by merchants. You notice that
slimmer, flimsier bridges made of rope and wood also
cross the river, through few people seem willing to use
them. There is no toll for their use.
Pay 40 silver coins (cross them off your sheet)
and cross the stone bridge (turn to 450)?
Cross the river using one of the rope bridges
(turn to 329)?
Head back to Luutanesh (turn to 614)?
443
The window proves impossible to open and smashing it
would create too much noise. Reluctantly you abandon
your attempt on the house, dropping back down to the
street. Soon Brekken joins you, his gang looking rueful.
“Well – it was worth an attempt,” he shrugs. You
comfort yourselves with a quick commiseration drink
at a local tavern. “We are usually better than this,” he
assures you. “If you come across any likely heists you
think we could help with, don’t forget to pay us a visit.”
Assuring Brekken that you will keep him in mind,
you depart the tavern at first light. Turn to 75.
444
If you have already taught Kopu the orcish language he
has nothing more for you (turn to 539). Otherwise he is
impressed with your learnedness. “Few people live long
enough amongst orcs to grasp their language,” admits
Kopu. “This requires a significant reward.”
He rummages through his notes until he finds some
scrolls of lore (Lore +3). “These magical scrolls contain
vast amounts of knowledge, practically an entire library’s
worth. I was looking for someone worthy to pass them
on to. Consider them yours.” In addition, any injured
party members may restore their Health to full, as you
spend many days resting in the tower whilst you teach
the language to Kopu. Turn to 539.
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445
It is not so easy to escape unmolested past the Caves
of Uranu. There is a reason people use the Northroad
rather than trudge through the desert.
Avoid monsters (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you succeed, turn to 395. If not, turn to 846.
446
It was not easy to find them, but finally you discover a
band of troglodytes in their lair. They hiss at you and
leap to the attack.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Troglodyte 3 (3+) 4+ 5 Opponent
2nd Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 3 1st Panther
3rd Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 3 2nd Panther
4th Troglodyte 3 (3+) 4+ 4 Note: The panthers have ambushed you! They get the
If you win, you can take up to four troglodyte heads.
In addition you find a handsome brooch (Charisma +1),
10 silver coins, and a grey talisman here. Take what you
wish and gain the code A25. Now turn to 135.
447
Realising your peril, you raise the talisman high in front
of you. The green skeletons let out a terrible screech
as blue light burns away the scummy slime from their
bones, causing them to collapse in a heap. Skallos roars
with hatred, unleashing a great blast of energy from his
mouth. The light from the amulet dims for a moment,
before shining back into pure radiance. The undead
knight cannot stand against its power, igniting into white
flames. Soon his body and possessions have turned to
dust, all that is left is his sword and a whispered cry for
vengeance.
You may take the Skallos runeblade (Fighting +3,
Lore +2) if you wish. Whatever else the black knight
might have possessed is now naught but ash. Gain the
code A79. There are no additional exits from this room,
so you return to the corridor outside. Turn to 165.
448
The oasis is packed with herd beasts and nomads, sharing
the waterhole like brothers. You have heard savage
stories about the nomads, but they seem friendly enough.
Indeed, one informs you that violence is forbidden at an
oasis, though he does so with one hand on his scimitar,
as if to suggest that he is willing to wink at that rule
if provoked. You peacefully refill your waterskins and
continue with your journey. Turn to 51.
449
Tramping through the jungle you have attracted attention
to yourselves. A pair of jungle panthers have been
stalking you. They leap upon you, quite unexpectedly.
Attack Def Health
5 (4+) 4+ 6
4 (4+) 4+ 7
first turn.
If you win, you quickly make your way out of the
dangerous jungle. Turn to 618.
450
Chalice is a city of tall, decorated towers cut from the
rocky messas that dot the landscape. Between the towers
high-topped houses with red roofs cram together to
produce neighbourhoods and boroughs, interspersed
with painted temples decorated with bells and chimes.
The nearby Cold River floods the plains between the
rocks to create the most fertile place in the valley.
Huge rice fields are tended to by hundreds of farmers
in pyramidal hats. Unlike some cities in the valley there
are no burly taskmasters savagely beating their workforce
into submission. Instead the obedient folk of Chalice
labour willingly for their God King, who resides in the
Tower of Oneness in the heart of the city. It is an orderly
place, quiet and subdued compared with other cities, but
also less savage and uncivilised.
If Akihiro is in your party, you may visit his
house by turning to 897.
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Visit the marketplace (turn to 142)?
Find an inn in the foreign quarter (turn to 665)?
Attend a temple (turn to 522)?
Go to the Tower of Oneness (turn to 411)?
Explore the city (turn to 270)?
Leave the city west, over the bridge
(you do not need to pay on this side, turn to 614)?
Leave the city south, along the Cold River
(turn to 346)?
451
The caravan guards sense the uncertainty in your voice as
the nomads crash upon them. The line breaks and soon
there is chaos. In the fighting and looting that follows
you are captured and clad in chains. Cross off all items
and silver coins from your adventure sheet. Because you
are such healthy specimens the nomads decide to sell you
as slaves. Roll a die to determine your fate:
1-2: You are sold to the Saltdad Arena, turn to 631.
3-4: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop, turn to 866.
5-6: You are sold to the priests of Cursus, turn to 531.
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452
The Everchild was the immortal ruler of the valley
before the desolation of Abraxas. She ruled from the
magnificent city of Saltdad in a fantastic palace which
was said to hold many wonders of the world. She was
eternally young in appearance, although exactly how
young is subject to debate.
Some records put her at only seven summers, others
twelve, a few even suggest fifteen or eighteen. She
possessed powerful magical abilities, so mighty that
she had need of very few soldiers, since her magic could
annihilate armies and disperse crowds.
Most stories present her as a benevolent but
single-minded ruler, who would be inflexible in her
judgements once she had made up her mind.
Exactly how she died is unclear, but most tales
assume that she was slain by Abraxas when the demon
lord walked the valley. Turn to 680.
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453
You are leaving The Tumblestones.
Where will you travel now?
Northeast, towards Saltdad (turn to 511)?
East, towards the Blackwall (turn to 691)?
Southeast, into the desert (turn to 752)?
South, to the city of Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
West, to the Palace of Unbraaki (turn to 890)?
Northwest, towards Clifftop (turn to 12)?
454
“What if we worked together?” you offer. “In exchange
you may have all the treasure we find, except for the
silver idol. It is all I am interested in.”
She looks you up and down, as if judging you. “So
be it, Akihiro of Chalice,” she says, smiling. “This place
is quite dangerous, and you look like you can handle
yourself. There is nothing to be found in the passage
I have just explored. Our only way onwards is up the
west side steps. Shall we go together?”
You nod cautiously and follow her up the stairwell.
Turn to 279.
455
You ask if you can consult Unbraaki on magical matters,
since you have heard of his great reputation as a sorcerer.
The guard shakes his head. “My master is no public
oracle, and his palace is not a school like Animus Mast.
Get you gone, curs.” Two dozen soldiers lower their
spears in preparation for your defiance, with another
company advancing up the road to support them.
Realising that these are not men to be trifled with you
politely depart. Turn to 265.
456
The door to the gatehouse is now unguarded, and your
weapon-stealing team can approach. The only obstacle is
the gate-house door, which is locked at all times.
Steal the key from the overseer’s office (turn to 393)?
Attempt to force the door (turn to 406)?
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457
Something goes wrong with the invocation. The skeletons
animate, but you are unable to bind them to your control.
They seem to resent being awoken from their rest and
make their feelings clear as they try to gouge your eyes
out with their bony claws. You must fight!
Opponent Attack Def Health
Skeletons 5 (5+) 4+ 24
Note: The skeletons will attack twice each round.
You must assign the damage of the second attack to a
different character from the first.
If you win, turn to 345.
458
Where will you travel now?
Go north, up the road (turn to 113)?
Go west, to the Temple of the Unbroken (turn to 535)?
Go south, into the city of Cursus (turn to 340)?
459
You open the door to the massive library and jolt in shock.
Looking up to see you in a velvet armchair is Unbraaki
himself, book in hand, a small pack of monkeys reading
on the floor alongside him. “Visitors,” smiles Unbraaki.
“And unbidden ones! Kill them.” Turn to 564.
460
You have entered the driest place in the Valley of Bones.
The still, brown-yellow sands glitter with salt crystals,
and within an hour your throats are as dry as parchment.
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Your skin and eyes begin to sting, even as you rapidly
drain your water supplies.
Survive the Salt Plains (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed, turn to 436. If you fail, turn to 864.
461
The spiders seem unsure about attacking such large,
fire-wielding prey, especially those that are respecting
the integrity of their nests. Heart in your mouth, you
move around the egg clusters carefully, not breaking a
single one, before clambering out of the crevice along
a rubble-scattered ramp. Another chamber beckons
on the other side. Turn to 347.
462
You become dreadfully lost, wandering through the
jungle aimlessly, trying to find a familiar landmark.
Suddenly, behind you, you hear a terrible cry. You spin
around to see that one of the scholars has fallen into a
hidden pit. Dashing to the edge of the pit you move
to help but see that the poor woman has been impaled
on sharpened stakes which have been hammered into
the bottom. This was clearly no accident!
Note on your adventure sheet that you have lost
one scholar. Emlyn refrains from cursing you out
loud, but you see the disappointment and fear in her
eyes. After several more hours of fruitless wandering
you eventually emerge back onto the path, now clear
of water. Turn to 359.
463
If you chose Amelia Pass-Dayne turn to 831.
If you chose Akihiro turn to 335.
If you chose anyone else they are not quite in position
to save Brash. He immediately loses 3 Health points.
You continue the pursuit. Turn to 60.
464
You cannot determine how the runes might be
deactivated. In fact, you are beginning to suspect that
the runes might not be magical at all. Will you open
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the door regardless (turn to 673)? Or leave the rest of
the mission to the climbing team (turn to 728)?
465
You look in vain for your foe. Clearly Montague has
outmatched you again! Cursing under your breath, you
return to the city centre. Turn to 340.
466
Sandstorms are common here, the wind whipping up
sand that feels like stinging hornets on your flesh.
If you have the spell Nature Ward and wish to cast it,
turn to 784. If you have the code A19, turn to 396.
Otherwise read on.
The storm is becoming unbearable. Fortunately,
you espy a good-sized tent through the storm, made of
blue canvas. Desperate, you duck into the tent to avoid
the storm. Inside is a priest, wearing embroidered blue
robes. He is initially startled but begins to relax when
you assure him you mean him no harm. His name is
Kopu, and he is a priest of Kalu, the god of time and
harvest. He offers you shelter, and bids his slaves provide
you with wine and food. Any party member who wishes
to eat and drink can gain 1 Health point.
“It is rare to encounter civilised people in these parts,”
admits Kopu. “The worship of Kalu has been banned by
the patriarch of Cursus, and since then we priests have
lived the lives of nomads, waiting for a more tolerant
ruler to let us rebuild our temples. I wonder if you might
be able to help me with a problem?”
“It depends what it is,” you shrug.
“I am attempting to translate the calendar of the
Bando people into the common tongue,” he explains.
“Calendars are sacred to Kalu, you see. It is the hope of
the priesthood that we can gather calendars of all the
peoples of the world to create the Great Calendar. From
this we could divine the ultimate truths of the universe
and predict the future.”
“Well... if that is what you believe…” you say
uncertainly.
“Sadly I have hit a snag,” he says. “This translation
book I have acquired is a fake. Evidently the author had
never come across a speaker of Bando in his life!
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I need someone skilled in Bando to translate the
symbols on this calendar I have acquired.”
If you already speak Bando, turn to 50.
Otherwise you can attempt the translation yourself,
turn to 288.
Or decline to help the strange priest, turn to 585.
467
Something has clearly gone wrong. As you heat the
mixture it explodes violently, shattering the delicate
equipment and scorching you. Each party member
must lose 2 Health points. Gain the code A73. Nursing
your injuries, you decide to make your way on.
Pass through the door in the western wall
(turn to 256)?
Return to the corridor through the east door
(turn to 755)?
468
You return empty-handed to Akini, apologising for
your failure. Akini thanks you for your efforts but is
resigned to a grisly death at the hands of her lover.
You cannot stay to watch, and leave, despairing at the
savagery of the Saltdad court. Turn to 75.
500. If not, read on.
“Akihiro of Chalice,” intones the revenant. “Now
you know where I dwell. Know that I am for you, and
at my hands you shall face your final death. But not
now. You are as a child to me. Return to me when you
are worthy.”
You snarl, your hand dropping to your weapon, but
the spirit is already gone, dissolving into the cold wind
like scattered rice paper. In sombre silence, you return
to the tent. Turn to 840.
471
If you have the code A1, turn to 64.
If you have the code A7 and you do not have the code
A13, turn to 520.
If you have the code A14, turn to 668. Otherwise, read on.
You walk the streets of Saltdad, watching the tanned,
ragged people and avoiding the sinister Bronzeguard
patrols where you can. Eventually you come upon a
peasant girl, less than twenty summers old, seated upon
an upturned barrel and weeping pitifully.

469
Quick as a flash you dash across the room and come
amongst the slaves. You rip the restraining bolts from
their manacles, freeing their hands, as your companions
prepare to jump from their hiding places. Eventually
the orcs spot you, but not before the majority of the
slaves are freed. Turn to 213 to fight the orcs, but note
that when the slaves make their attacks, they will inflict
2 points of Health damage on the orcs, not 1.

470
If you have the code A52, turn to 613. You emerge alone
from your tent, screwing your courage to the sticking
place. You gaze into the light and see it. A skeletal
figure, composed of light and hate, a curved longsword
in its hands. It is a revenant, a ghost of a dishonoured
sword saint. It seeks those undertaking the trial of the The heartless folk of Saltdad ignore her, some going so
kensai to test them. If you have the code A51, turn to far as to cross to the other side of street to avoid her.

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Gain the code A14.
Ask her what is wrong (turn to 829)?
Ignore the pitiful waif (turn to 75)?
472
If you have Brash in your party, turn to 513.
If not, read on.
You raise your hands to show there are no hard
feelings. In response, one of your party members (you
choose which one) is punched in the mouth with the
haft of an axe and must lose 1 Health point. Weapons
are drawn... how did this turn violent so quickly?
Turn to 587.
473
It takes great patience and skill to find the nomad
camp. Little wonder, since they are despised by all
the kings of the valley. They are an ancient people, who
lived as desert wanderers even before the desolation
of Abraxas. They greet you with some confidence, for
you are in their homeland, and each nomad is a skilled
warrior who can best the toughest soldier.
See the nomad chief (turn to 30)?
Trade with the nomads (turn to 768)?
Bid them farewell and return to the desert (turn to 115)?
474
You have re-entered the ruined library. A dead orc lies
here, decaying amongst the ruined pages.
Examine the black book he was reading (turn to 119)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
475
The guards suspect you are assassins and traitors.
One calls out, and suddenly dozens of heavily armed
Bronzeguard begin to clank towards you. There are too
many to fight, you must flee!
Escape the Bronzeguard (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you are successful you manage to lose them in the
warren of alleyways in the city (turn to 75). If not, you
are overwhelmed and arrested. Turn to 55.
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476
Mannus understands what you are driving at. He
looks very pleased at the thought of accepting the Iron
King’s bribes and quickly pens an official document.
Soon you have a very favourable tithe report that
greatly reduces the amount Saltdad is required to pay.
Thanking each other for your time, you depart.
Turn to 574.
477
Where will you travel now?
North, to Luutanesh (turn to 614)?
West, to the Withered Steps (turn to 115)?
South, towards Cursus (turn to 822)?
478
With the orcs defeated you quickly search their guard
room. In total 20 silver coins lie scattered across the
table. You can take either orc’s crude blade (Fighting
+0) if you are short on weapons. The first orc also carried
a shield (Armour +2). Gain the code A56.
You return to the corridor outside. Turn to 350.
479
After days of wandering you reach the outskirts of a
ramshackle city which stands in the shadow of a ruined
palace. Some peasant girls take pity on you, giving you
precious water. Thanking them (lose 5 silver coins, if
you have them) you make your way into the city centre.
Turn to 75.
480
If you have already taught Kopu the language of the
Bando he has nothing more for you (turn to 539). If this
is the first time you have taught this language then Kopu
is delighted. He offers you a bluestone in exchange.
In addition, any injured party members may restore
their Health to full, as you spend many days resting in
the tower whilst you teach the language to Kopu.
Turn to 539.
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481
The wayfinder rod seems to hum and vibrate in your
pack. Pulling it out you see that the strength of the
vibrations lead in a south-easterly direction. You follow
it for some time, every so often the rod bidding you to
change direction, and you walk through the strange,
cool, sunless desert for many hours.
Finally, you arrive at an obelisk, carved with mystic
runes. The wayfinder rod crumbles away in your hands
(cross it off your adventure sheet). Examining the
obelisk you find a strange spell carved into its surface.
Shadow Door (Adventure)
You can detect the secret doors installed by the
penumbral lords when they ruled the land.
The text will tell you when you can cast this spell.
Recharge: 50 silver
Any of your spellcasters can add this spell to their
spellbooks if they wish but remember that you cannot
have more than six spells in a single spellbook at any
given time.
Oddly, the Shaded Gate has appeared again, the rich
colour of the real world blazing through the aperture.
Go through the Shaded Gate (turn to 140)?
Head south, instead (turn to 537)?
482
You consult the instructions and check the ingredients.
This should be possible, but you can see why a less talented
alchemist might struggle to complete the potions.
Brew the potions (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 136. If you fail, turn to 467.
483
You emerge with key in hand and must stifle a cry of
shock as you stroll right in front of a pair of armed
guards. Any party members in the weapon stealing
team can leap to your defence.
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Opponent Attack Def Health
First Guard 4 (4+) 4+ 8
Second Guard 3 (4+) 4+ 7
Note: Since you are currently unarmed, each party
member’s Fighting score is reduced by 1. Once you
have defeated one of the guards, you may take the iron
shortsword (Fighting +1) that they are wielding and
use it in combat.
If your weapon stealing team is slain, turn to 292.
If you succeed, you take the other guard’s weapon,
also an iron shortword (Fighting +1). They wear
armour, but there is not enough time to undress them.
You hurry to the gatehouse and unlock the door. Turn
to 611.
484
You have arrived at Unbraaki’s teleport circle, deep inside
his palace. If you have the Teleport Circle spell and wish
to cast it, turn to 859. If not, there is nothing you can do
here but leave through the only exit. Turn to 67.
485
If the character you chose was Tasha, turn to 37.
If the character you chose was Akihiro, turn to 735.
Otherwise, read on.
You dash to Jessica’s defence, but alas, you are too far
out of position. The axe lands with a sickening thud.
Remove 3 Health from Sar Jessica. You manage to
impale the barbarian from behind, kicking his dying
body away from the knight. If Sar Jessica is still alive,
you haul her to her feet and spin around to face the rest
of your opponents. Turn to 753.
486
It’s kind of an old trick, but you suggest to the goblins
that they might want to poison the orc leader’s food with
the handy vial of poison you have on you. The goblins
eagerly agree, cackling wickedly as they sprinkle liberal
drops of the venom across the orcs dinners (cross the
vial of poison off your adventure sheet). Several of the
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braver goblins vanish, dropping off their deadly meals,
only to come scurrying back a few minutes later.
They are too cowardly to check the results of their
poisoning. It looks like you will have to do that for
them! Gain the code A63.
There's no more to do here. Where will you go now?
Leave the kitchen through the north door
(turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door
(turn to 736)?
487
Quiet as a mouse you step towards the thief, drawing
your weapon silently. The thief pauses in the middle
of his rifling, and spins around. He is a man of Royce,
handsome in a roguish kind of way. “Well, you’re a
silent one,” he grins. “I’ll split the takings in this house
fifty-fifty with you if you promise not to make trouble.”
Accept his offer (turn to 377)?
Arrest him (turn to 573)?
488
The Everchild nods to her generals, who reluctantly
leave her company. She indicates for you to sit and
joins you. “What is on your mind?” she asks.
If you have the code A37 but not the code A94,
turn to 795. If not, read on.
“Have you considered suing for peace with the
patriarch of Cursus?” you ask. “Perhaps further
bloodshed can be avoided?”
“No,” she says with certainty. “The patriarch will
never rest whilst I am queen. It is the foul beliefs of
his god that have kept the valley in its barbaric state.
We can never improve, never develop whilst his agents
control all trade, progress and education.
"At best, Saltdad would be a light in the darkness,
waiting to be snuffed out. For now, we have sympathy
from most of the city states. The other kings are tired
of the patriarch’s tyranny and wish to assert themselves.
That won’t last forever. A change of king, a bad harvest,
a sudden surge amongst the faithful, would all topple
my new regime. No. We must strike hard and fast,
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whilst the momentum is with us. I appreciate your calls
for peace, but it would end up as a call for bloodshed
without end.”
The Everchild rises and looks out the window upon
her city. “I need you to trust me just a little while longer,”
she says. “I will not war forever. I promise.”
Clearly the Everchild has made her mind up.
You thank her for her time and leave.
Turn to 620.
489
You are not sure how it happened. Foul sorcery?
Assassins from the House of Silence? Either way, a lone
assassin managed to penetrate the defences around the
Everchild and stab her with a poisoned dagger. By the
time your team have returned you find her in a critical
condition, unable to stand, her flesh looking as grey as
stone. In her fevered delirium she insists on leading
the troops into battle, but this is clearly impossible.
You command her to concentrate on getting better, and
to focus all her healing energies on herself.
Word soon gets around about the Everchild’s
condition. Each army unit in the Saltdad barracks must
lose 1 point of Morale. You dread the coming of the
dawn, but you realise you cannot escape now. You must
face what comes with as much courage as you can muster.
Turn to 162.
490
The dragonyak bull is delighted to see you again, and
bids you join the herd at the waterside. You chat idly
with the bull as he tells you the ancient stories of his clan.
“Once,” he claims, “the herd found itself lost in the
shadowlands. Seeking shelter from the blistering sun
they entered the Shaded Gate. Many cattle were lost.
But then Ganch, the spirit bull, appeared, and led the
herd west, then south, then west again. The Shaded
Gate was found, and the herd emerged into the sun once
more, weaker but wiser.”
Out of the mouths of bulls, eh? You thank the
dragonyaks for their tale, and venture onwards.
Turn to 115.
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491
If you chose Akihiro, turn to 470.
If you chose Amelia Pass-Dayne, turn to 163.
If you have chosen someone else, turn to 613.
492
If you have the code A81, turn to 887. If not, read on.
You close your eyes and focus. You can feel them...
madshards reverberating in the earth, beneath the
temple. Extracting them won’t be easy. You will need
hundreds of diggers to tear up the unwilling earth.
What you will find below... who knows?
Hire workers from Cursus to excavate the ruins
(this will cost 5000 silver coins, turn to 571)?
Leave the wretched fragments in their earthy tomb
(turn to 515)?
493
If you have the code A50 and Akihiro is in your party,
turn to 699. If not, read on.
The area is seemingly pockmarked with caves.
You decide to search one at random. Roll a die.
Roll a 1, turn to 797.
Roll a 2, turn to 580.
Roll a 3, turn to 78.
Roll a 4, turn to 854.
Roll a 5 or 6, turn to 356.
494
If you have the code A58, turn to 211. If not, read on.
You are in a large, rectangular chamber which
features a number of complete skeletons which have
been carefully assembled and hung up on frames.
The centre of the room is dominated by a large stone
coffin, whose lid has been carved to resemble a knight.
There are three doors in the chamber, one in the
north wall, a strong looking door in the south wall, and
a flimsier looking door in the southwest corner.
Poke one of the skeletons (turn to 876)?
Examine the coffin (turn to 414)?
Go through the north door (turn to 717)?
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Go through the south door (turn to 18)?
Go through the south-west door (turn to 127)?
495
During your evening meal, one of your characters has
wandered off. Choose which character and turn to 285.
496
You invoke the spell and call up to the monkeys.
“Ho there, groundlings!” cries one of the monkeys.
“You bring exciting things into our home, do you?
Glittering treasures and strange objects of metal and
wood?”
“What of it?” you ask.
“Give us! Give us!” chant the monkeys. “Give us
something! Or we take it all!”
If you have the code A43, turn to 261.
If not, you must decide what to do.
Give the monkeys an item (choose something from
your equipment, and turn to 412)?
Or make a run for it, turn to 879.
497
You step through the archway, the chamber as black
as pitch. You carefully shuffle your feet as you walk,
nervous of stepping on anything unpleasant, such as a
trap. You join hands to keep track of where you are,
eventually getting the idea of the shape of the room.
The jingle of coins through your fingers as you come to a
few flat surfaces suggest that something valuable is here.
Sadly, you are not alone. Two snakemen are hiding,
weapons drawn, in the corners of the room. Though they
are blind like you, they can smell you with their tongues
and feel an impression of your body heat. You cannot be
certain of where the exit is and must fight to the death!
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Snakeman 4 (5+) 6+ 6
2nd Snakeman 4 (5+) 6+ 5
Note: The snakemen strike first in this battle because
they are ambushing you. If you have a hygliph flower,
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the snakemen are put off by its pungent odour and
require a 6+ on their attack rolls to inflict damage
during this battle. If you win, turn to 298.
498
Straining every sinew, you scrape the door open inch by
inch. To your anger you see that this door merely leads
to the vault’s antechamber, an even larger vault door
standing on the other side that would take a dozen men
to open. Fortunately, the antechamber does contain
some easily accessible treasure. You find 500 silver
coins, an odd crystalline wand labelled as a wayfinder
rod, a bar of gold bullion and a block of incense.
There are also a number of financial records, none of
which look valuable at first. However, one book catches
your eye. It is a royal ledger, which bears the crest
and authority of House Goldwell, the royal family of
Royce. In it are detailed a number of transactions to
purchase slaves from Cursus for the royal plantations
in the Splintered Isles. The purchase of slaves is illegal
in Royce... what is the king up to? Take the ledger, if
you wish.
Breaking into the patriarch’s vault has been the heist
of a lifetime. Choose a party member and roll two dice.
If you exceed that party member’s Stealth score, raise
it by 1 point permanently. You silently return to the
ground floor of the pyramid.
Record the code A83 and turn to 574.
499
You are sailing just south of the temple city of Cursus.
Long war galleys patrol the coast, black-clad priests
whipping the slave rowers in time to dreadful hymns.
Traders are rare here, but so are pirates, with little
opportunity and considerable danger facing any that
dare to raid the coast.
Put into Cursus harbour (turn to 33)?
Sail west, along the coast (turn to 198)?
500
“I am for you Akihiro,” says your father’s spirit. “You
know me now, I think.”
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“There can be no forgiveness,” you growl, drawing
your blade. “The stain on our family’s honour must be
expunged.”
“No,” says the spirit sadly. “You shall fall as I did.
As my grandfather slew me, I shall slay you. Have you
children, Akihiro? I pray not. Let you be the last in our
line to suffer this tragedy.”
“I shall be the first,” you vow. “The first in a new dawn
for our family. Face the blade of a true kensai, father.”
The revenant draws his weapon, and so begins the
ultimate duel between father and son.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Revenant 6 (3+) 5+ 8
Note: If Akihiro has achieved Enlightenment, the
revenant only hits on a 4+, and its defence drops to 4+.
If Akihiro wins, turn to 882. If he loses, turn to 320.
501
Making your way through the jungle is tiring work.
The area is particularly thick with vegetation, and
you must hack and hew your way through the dense
rainforest to make any progress at all. Treat the jungle
as if it were an opponent:
Opponent Attack Def Health
Jungle None 4+ 25
Note: The jungle does not attack, as such. Instead, each
party member takes 1 point of Health damage each time
they attack the jungle. This is from scrapes, exhaustion,
etc, and you cannot use armour to save against this
damage. A party member low on Health can skip their
attack if you like, as long as at least one party member
attacks each round.
If you win, you hack your way through the jungle
turn to 763.
502
You are shocked as the kensai beheads your companion
in a smooth stroke with his sword. Somehow you
assumed he might show mercy, but it appears the kensai
take their vows very seriously. The party member you
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chose for the duel is dead. You can take any equipment
you wish from their body.
Other kensai arrive to escort you firmly from the
premises. Turn to 450.
503
Holding your breath, you plunge into the cold water,
swimming through the black tunnel. Eventually you
spy the tiniest glimpse of light, and swim onwards,
your lungs bursting. You emerge into a small but tall
chamber, filled with half-submerged smashed pottery.
Light streams through a tiny crack in the ceiling, and
you can hear sounds of the city high above you.
The walls are unscalable, but searching the broken
vases nets you 40 silver coins and a handsome brooch
(Charisma +1). Pleased with your find, you swim back
to the Everchild and make your report. Satisfied that
the only way to go is through the dry arch, she beckons
you onwards. Turn to 523.
504
You have chosen a perilous course indeed! The waves
crash against your vessel as you plough towards the rocks.
Choose someone to steer the vessel and make the skill
check below:
Approach the wreck (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: Special
Note: The rocks will do 8 points of damage to your
ship’s health. For every success you can reduce the
damage by 1 point.
If your ship is reduced to 0 or fewer health points
turn to 87. If not, read on.
Despite the collisions you manage to steer your
ship adjacent to the wrecked vessel. You order some
of your crew to swing aboard the vessel and loot it.
They manage to recover a single cargo unit of Wine.
If you have room for this cargo aboard your ship you
can note it down on your ship roster. Not wishing to
push your luck, you sail away from the wreck as soon
as your last crewman is aboard. Of the stranded sailor
there is no longer any sign. Turn to 240.
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505
A row of rowdy taverns stand on the wooden boardwalk
built for the harbourside. The taverns are frequently
flooded by the incoming tide, and no attempts have been
made to sweep away the pooled saltwater that settles in
their sunken floors. Frothy waves splash at the windows
as you down a tankard of cheap grog at your table, and
you wonder how the building manages to stay up.
You may stay at the tavern and recover your strength.
For every 5 silver coins you spend, each party member
can recover 1 Health point. Spellcasters can also
spend silver here to recharge their spells, purchasing
components in the nearby marketplace and going into
meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
A nearby sailor sings a sad song about the Maiden of
the Depths. She was a pure-hearted girl who was tossed
over the side of a ship during one of the frequent storms
in the Passage of Illikein around the Splintered Isles.
The legend goes that those who present the Maiden with
flowers receive rich rewards from sunken hulks beneath
the waves. Gain the code A30.
When you have finished resting, turn to 19.
506
“No, Yu Yan,” you say. “I cannot allow that.”
“A pity,” she says. “So be it.” She draws a long green
blade, and goes into a crouch, her sword held high.
The duel is on.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Yu Yan 5 (4+) 4+ 9
If you win, turn to 184.
507
If you have the code A71, turn to 474. If not, read on.
You open the door into a musty library, the air thick
with dust and damp rotting pages. The floor is covered
in mouldering books. Around the walls are wooden
shelves, some still packed with ruined books.
Sitting in the middle of the room, facing away from
you, is a burly orc who appears to be reading a black-
bound book. A glowing lantern is positioned next
to him to enable him to see. He seems completely
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engrossed in his reading, and does not appear to have
noticed your entrance.
Ask the orc what he is reading (turn to 664)?
Sneak up on the orc (turn to 682)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
508
You make your way to the training grounds, where you
see the soldiers of the Everchild at practice. All the
troops you have gathered for her can be found here, their
armour and weapons glinting in the unforgiving sun.
If you have the code A33 you can transfer any
troops you own in other lands to the Saltdad barracks.
If you have the code A100 you can transfer troops from
Saltdad to other garrisons you control in other books.
Without these codes you cannot transfer any troops, as
the Everchild does not have access to any seaports.
“We can always use more soldiers,” comments general
Che Long. “I know the Everchild has asked you to find
some more from the leaders in the valley, but we can also
muster more troops here if we can find the money.”
“How much will it cost to levy more troops?” you
ask, checking your purse.
“More than any number of silver coins!” laughs Che
Long. “We are talking about hundreds of soldiers,
including weapons and supplies. You would need bars
of gold bullion to fully pay for the cost.”
You ponder Che Long’s request. “If I found some,
what kind of soldiers could we raise?”
“For one bar of gold bullion we could raise a decent
troop of light infantry,” says Che Long. “But ideally, we
would want two gold bullion bars. With that we could
retrain and equip the Bronzeguard. We still have their
armour and equipment – but teaching men to fight to
that standard is a long and expensive process.”
If you have any bars of gold bullion you can purchase
additional troops for the Everchild.
Spend one gold bullion on some light infantry
(turn to 900)?
Spend two gold bullion on restoring the Bronzeguard
(turn to 143)?
Leave the training ground (turn to 620)?
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509
Unbraaki collapses to the ground, flames still pouring
from his palms, igniting the palace. You only just have
time to snatch the spellbook from his hands before
crashing through the windows, away from the blaze.
Unbraaki’s guards cry in horror and amazement as
they see the home of their master consumed in flames.
Seeing no reason to remain, they scatter into the desert,
leaving their master and his sorcerous monkeys to burn.
Gain the code A88.
As the morning light spreads across the desert you see
the extent of the devastation. The palace is a scorched
ruin, though curiously a single entrance to the basement
remains. Looking through Unbraaki’s spellbook you
see it contains many interesting notes on the nature of
magic, as well as an interesting spell. You can record this
in your own spellbooks if you wish but remember that
you cannot have more than six spells in your spellbook
at any given time.
Silver Tongue (Adventure)
Your confidence grows as you summon this spell.
Cast this spell when you fail a Charisma check.
You gain an additional 3 automatic
successes for this check only.
Recharge: 75 silver
In addition, you may raise the Lore skill of one
character by a single point for reading Unbraaki’s
fascinating theories on magic.
Explore the basement of the palace (turn to 67)?
Leave the smouldering remains behind (turn to 265)?
510
You find you are unable to reach a state of deep
meditation, your trials pressing upon your mind. It was
this lack of clarity that caused you to fail in your first
attempts at becoming kensai. Shaking your head at your
own inadequacies, you decide to leave the matter to fate,
you stroll towards the hill in front of you and enter the
first cave you come across. Turn to 24.
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511
The sun crawls over the horizon, spreading a grey haze
across the boundless desert. You are pleased to be raised
above the sands on a built-up highway, even if the road
itself is in dreadful condition. To the east the crowded
city of Saltdad beckons, its decaying palace looming over
it like a gnarled hag. Roll a die. On a 1-2, turn to 666.
On a 3 or more, turn to 219.
512
You manage to persuade the crowd that the dead man
has been honoured enough, and that the last thing he
would want was violence with the state after working so
selflessly for it. Reluctantly the crowds disperse, taking
the casket for burial. The kensai thank you for your
support and then carry on their way.
This was a sensitive situation which you have diffused.
Choose a party member and roll a die. If the result is
greater than their Charisma score, raise their Charisma
by 1 point. Turn to 450.
her grasp. The barbarian hefts his axe high above the
helpless knight. You must rescue her! Choose another
party member to come to her rescue. Once you have
made your choice, turn to 485.
515
You have arrived in the ruins of the city of Mordain,
sacked over four hundred years ago by the priests of
Cursus and the king of Lhasbreath. It is a place of ill-
portent, shunned by the locals. No building fully stands
in this coastal city, and even its walls are shattered and
crumbling.
Explore the temple district (turn to 432)?
Explore the broken merchant quarter (turn to 79)?
Pick your way to the harbour (turn to 243)?
Head west, across the desert toward Lhasbreath
(turn to 752)?
Head north, into the desert (turn to 202)?
Head east, across the desert towards Cursus
(turn to 657)?

513
Thinking quickly, you point to the knife-wielding man
and address the barbarians. “Oh, dear! You’re not
working for Gareth the Snitch, are you? Poor fellows.
He’s always getting people to do his dirty work, and yet
when it comes time for payment he uses clipped coins.
Well... there’s one born every minute, I suppose.”
The barbarians turn angrily upon the small man.
Your instinct was right. These are paid assassins, but they
don’t know their employer very well. The man with the
knife panics and begins to flee into the crowd, pursued
by the howling barbarians. You take the opportunity
to slip away. Gain the code A90 and turn to 775.

514
The fighting is chaotic, and more slaves come to join
the battle as the fight rages on. Sar Jessica is separated
during the scrum. After slaying an opponent, she is
suddenly bull-rushed to the ground by an enormous
Lhasbreath barbarian, her weapon scattering from
516
The wind fills your sails as you glide in the straits
between the shores of the valley and the jungle-filled
island of Viaan. Roll a die. If you roll a 1 or 2, turn to
679. If not, turn to 144.

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517
The Temple of the Unbroken collapses into a pile of
broken stones behind you, great clouds of dust bursting
from the shattered chambers. You think yourselves lucky
to have survived. Choose a party member and increase
their maximum Health score by 1 point. Gain the code
A41 if you do not have it already. After pausing to rest
for a while you gather yourselves and prepare to move
on. Turn to 860.
518
This will be an untypical battle. Whilst it is true you
can crush dozens of beetles with each stamp you will
be quickly swarmed. Their nasty, biting mandibles can
sheer off flesh like tiny razors.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Beetle Swarm Special 3+ 25
Notes: You cannot add the Fighting bonus from your
weapons in this fight – they are less effective than simply
brushing off and standing on the beetles. The beetles
will not roll for an attack. Instead each round they
inflict 1 point of Health damage on each party member.
Armour cannot help you against this damage.
If you win, turn to 251.
519
The bridge holds, much to your relief, and you have soon
crossed to the other side in safety. Turn to 450.
520
You have been charged by the Everchild to attempt
to destroy Malronac the Deathengine. This will be a
fearsome task indeed. If you would like to spy on the
palace until you see him emerge, turn to 733. If the
Everchild’s request is too much for you, turn to 75.
521
You babble an excuse about wishing to bathe in the
beauty of their faith, but the zealots are having none of
it. Soon guards arrive, and you are stripped to the waist
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and tied to the pillars in the grand hall. The zealots
cruelly whip you. Roll a die. This is the number of
Health points each member of your party must lose.
Once they have exhausted themselves you are thrown
out of the ziggurat. Turn to 340.
522
The common temples of Chalice are dedicated to their
strange meditative religion. They are open structures
without walls, although low wooden screens are used
to separate the different orders of worshippers. You are
surprised that no one here worships the God King, but
merely pays reverence to his immortal insights into their
faith. You cannot receive blessings here since there is no
external god to bless you, instead all truth and beauty
must be found from within through a process of long
introspection.
Clearly, only a native of this land could master such
intricacies. If you have Akihiro in your party, turn to
856. If not, besides wondering at the strangeness of it
all, you can gain no benefit here. Turn to 450.
523
You emerge into a large chamber, filled with cobwebs
which incinerate at the touch of your torches. The
floor of this chamber has half collapsed, and in a small
crevice you can make out the eggs of giant spiders,
heaped upon one another. The adult spiders lurk in the
ceiling corners of the chamber, waiting patiently for a
chance to strike. You could make your way carefully
through the crevice, since sloped rubble is piled up on
either side of the drop – but you would have to carefully
navigate past the eggs. You also spy a narrow ledge
around the crevice which might allow you to avoid
the crevice completely, provided you could all make it
across without falling. Or perhaps it would be wiser to
attack the spiders whilst you are on firm ground, and
get a battle out of the way?
Creep through the crevice (turn to 80)?
Sneak along the ledge (turn to 895)?
Provoke the spiders into battle (turn to 133)?
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524
In the dead of night you approach Dulcimer’s house,
in the rich quarter of the city. It is a red-roofed cubical
block of stone and rough cement, with lacklustre guard
patrols orbiting the estate at uneven intervals. You spy
what looks to be the outdoor entrance to the basement;
a large trapdoor wide enough to roll barrels into.
Waiting for the right moment, you dash to the
basement doors, some of you keeping watch whilst
another attempts to break the padlock on the basement.
Break into the basement (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 2
Note: If you have a prybar the target number is 4+, not 5+.
If you succeed, turn to 766.
If you fail, you are still struggling with the padlock
when the guards arrive. You are chased away, turn to 468.
525
This is harder than it looks. Sand is tricky stuff and it is
easy to accidentally leave a limb uncovered.
Hide from the barbarians (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (5+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed the barbarians are none the wiser and
soon ride by. Turn to 840.
If you fail the barbarians spot you, and begin to wheel
towards you, weapons drawn. Turn to 238.
526
Your physical strength and martial technique intimidate
the slaves, who grumble and back down, allowing you to
rip the choicest and best-cooked flesh off the goat first.
One of the slaves, a fellow called Tommul, mutters dark
warnings about revenge. Snarling at him, you retreat to
a corner to finish your food.
Gain the code A2 and turn to 865.
527
You cast the spell, but the shadow door is blocked on
the other side by a huge stone slab. The weird magics
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of the shadow door make getting a grip on the stone
block impossible. Eventually you are forced to give up.
Turn to 717.
528
You are not quick enough. You are still hanging onto
the rope when the thief cuts it, sending your whole party
into a heap on the ground. Each party member must
lose 1 Health point. You dust yourselves off and consider
attempting a pursuit, but the thief has made good his
escape, and the only way to chase him would be to break
into the house. Shaking your head at his audacity you
make your way into town. Turn to 450.
529
The heist began well, with you being able to snatch a
gold portrait and a bronze scorpion. As you are rifling
through a chest of drawers you disturb a mirror, which
crashes to the floor with an almighty smash! Soon, the
house guards from the ground floor come swarming
up upon you. You draw your swords and, back to back
with Brekken’s team, you prepare to fight to the death to
defend your loot. Only members of the wall-climbing
team may help in this fight.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Guard 4 (4+) 4+ 7
2nd Guard 4 (4+) 3+ 9
3rd Guard 5 (5+) 4+ 11
If you win, you break out of the house and into the cover
of the streets (turn to 833). If you lose then all members
of the wall-climbing team are dead, cross off all their
items. If you still have any surviving party members,
turn to 75.
530
“Now it is time to demonstrate your bladecraft,” nods
Honnu. “And it must be against a foe that can test you
spiritually as well as physically. It is known that somewhere
in the central deserts of the valley dwells a revenant –
the undead spirit of a man who failed his kensai trials
so disastrously he is doomed to walk the earth forever.
You must find this spirit and defeat it in single combat.”
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You feel no fear. “I shall,” you vow.
“This task will not be easy,” says Honnu. “Get
yourself a good sword, and train yourself to the highest
standard before you track down your foe. It will be the
duel that defines your family’s fate forever. When you
have slain it, return to me.”
You stand and bow, pondering where to begin your
search. Cross off the code A50 and record the code A51. Turn
to 450.
531
You have been sold to a rice farmer in the city of Cursus,
and work knee-deep in muck along the Cold River.
Your surroundings are suitably dramatic; huge black
step pyramids dominate the landscape, the holy temples
of Cursus from which chants and deep choral hymns
echo at all times of day. Your owner is a pious man,
and surprisingly gentle for a slave owner. Whipping is
rare, although the threat of execution hangs over anyone
who does not work hard enough. Nonetheless, you can
restore all your party members to full Health as you
carry out your labours.
Your thoughts soon turn to escape. There seem two
likely methods. You will be helping to construct a granary
next week, and builders are freed from their chains so
they can move around more freely. It would involve a bit
of a dramatic breakout, but it might be possible.
Otherwise you might be able to persuade the priest
who owns you to free you, if you express enough
devotion to his god.
Attempt a breakout (turn to 785)?
Try and charm your way out (turn to 570)?
532
Clavod is not happy to see you. “Since your political
machinations we have been forced to free our miners and
pay them a wage. Many of our warehouses now contain
sleeping quarters rather than salt. Why, the place is
barely worth keeping anymore,” he moans.
“The wages of sin are high,” you say dryly. “You’ve
lived off fat profits for long enough.”
Clavod merely sniffs with contempt. “I’m no longer
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paying bounties for troglodytes,” he says airily. “The
queen can look to the protection of free men. I suppose
I can still sell you salt, I’ll take money even from the
most sanctimonious wretch.”
Demand entrance to the mines as representatives
of the queen (turn to 227)?
Express interest in buying salt for your ships
(turn to 575)?
Leave with distaste (turn to 722)?
533
You have already looted this chamber of its funeral goods.
It would serve no point to disturb the dead further.
You return to the crossroads. Turn to 46.
534
Although the desert nights are cold, the temperature
tonight is particularly freezing. You pitch your tents
and huddle together for warmth. Outside the tents you
suddenly perceive a light, like the flame of a lantern, only
brighter. Something stalks around your tent menacingly,
the crunch of bootprints on the sand. A sudden fear
grips you, and it is difficult to leave the safety of your
tent. You briefly decide together who should check out
this frightening phenomenon.
Choose someone to look outside (turn to 765)?
Decide to all go out together, although this
feels dangerous (turn to 613)?
Stay safely inside the tent (turn to 584)?
535
You travel through the desert for many days, the
desolation and quiet of the sands absolute and still.
On the fourth day you cross over a dune to see a colossal
wreck before you. It is a shattered ziggurat of black
stone, somewhat similar in design to the slab-like
temples in the city of Cursus. This structure has been
blasphemously left to disintegrate with age. You wonder
why the zealous priests of Cursus would allow such a
thing to happen?
Investigate the temple (turn to 708)?
Go north, into the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
(continued...)
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West, into the desert (turn to 202)? 537

South, towards the coast (turn to 657)? There is not even a breath of wind in this silent hell.
East, towards the Northroad (turn to 822)? There is nothing to see for miles around. Your limbs
ache. Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
North (turn to 589)?
West (turn to 692)?
South (turn to 273)?
East (turn to 886)?

538
The tunnel emerges into a larger temple room, in which
snakemen appear to be at worship by a flat black altar.
They hiss in alarm as you enter, reaching for their wickedly
curved swords. You narrow your eyes in concentration as
their swaying bodies slither towards you.

Opponent Attack Def Health

1st Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 5
2nd Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 8
3rd Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 4
4th Snakeman 3 (4+) 3+ 6
Snakeman Champion 6 (4+) 3+ 12
Note: If you have a hygliph flower the snakemen are
536 put off by its pungent odour and require a 5+ on their
If you have the code A99, turn to 186. If not, read on. attack rolls to inflict damage during this battle.
As you sail along the coast you come upon the sight If you defeat all these horrors, turn to 748.
of a colossal wreck. A Drakehallow greatship, a four-
master from the looks of her, has dashed herself on the 539
rocks. Powerful winds buffet the cliff face, and you are Kopu is delighted to see you again and beckons you
already on half sails to ride out the winds. A little way inside his comfortably furnished tower. Open books
off the wreck, on a tall rock against the cliffside, you are spread across his table, and he beckons his slaves to
can see a lone figure desperately clinging on for life. remove them as he fetches some wine. Kopu is interested
The spray and powerful waves threaten to engulf him in all kinds of languages. If you have been taught any of
at any moment. Gain the code A99. the languages below, you can teach him the rudiments
Launch a lifeboat and try to rescue the man by turning to the correct reference:
(turn to 667)? Bando (turn to 480)?
Ignore the man and try to loot the wreck Orcish (turn to 444)?
(turn to 504)? Drear (turn to 378)?
Or refuse to risk your ship and sail onwards Or bid Kopu farewell (turn to 775)?
(turn to 240)?

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540
Representatives from all the settlements in the valley,
bar Cursus, now fill the Everchild’s war room. A map
of the valley, carved onto the wall behind the throne,
illuminates the Everchild’s many lands and legions.
A hush descends as the girl queen enters the chamber
and climbs the platform which raises her seat above
all others. She clicks her fingers, and Che Long, her
guardian, presents her with a long, steel sword. She
points it at the map, right above Cursus.
“There is now only one obstacle that stands between
us and the unity of the valley,” says the Everchild boldly.
“Cursus has not been idle. The patriarch has hired
mercenaries from Royce and Thalsia to bolster his
armies of fanatics. Despite sorcery being forbidden
in their religion, they have employed the dark wizard
Descantos to fortify their defences. The Cursites have
skilled warriors. The Cursites have loyal warriors. But
they do not have warriors who are both skilled and
loyal. Something must give, and it is this mis-match
between their forces that I intend to exploit.”
“To bolster our chances,” she continues, returning
the sword to Che Long, “I intend to rob the patriarch
of some of these advantages. My agents will either
dispose of Descantos or pay-off the mercenaries to
abandon the patriarch’s cause. I believe that without
either of these advantages, the patriarch cannot hold
against us.”
“What of your safety, majesty?” prompts one of her
generals. “The attempts against your life have increased
in intensity since you took Clifftop. We have reason
to believe another attempt will be made on the eve of
battle.”
“My personal security is peerless, and my followers
loyal, do not fear for me,” rebuts the Everchild. “All I
require of you is that you look to your legions.”
She turns to you with expectation. “And you, my
friends, tell me: Is now the time to make the attack?”
Launch the attack now (turn to 268)?
Or wait until you are ready (turn to 620)?
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541
You get to work attempting to rip the barricade down.
Pull down the barricade (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 3
Note: If you have a prybar, the DC of this skill check
is only 4+.
If you succeed, turn to 630. If you fail you strain
yourselves. Choose a party member to lose 1 Health
point. You can attempt the skill check again, if you wish,
or make your way back down the stairs by turning to 23.
542
Your marshal tone cannot be denied. You form an
impenetrable thicket of soldiers against the cavalry
charge. Your archers pepper the hesitating nomads with
arrows. Realising that their shock tactics have failed,
the nomads flee back into the desert rather than face a
long, bloody combat for a few barrels of salt.
A great cheer goes up from the caravan guards.
The merchants, delighted with your brave actions,
reward you with 100 silver coins. After a brief rest you
continue on your way. Turn to 477.
543
The palace of Saltdad has vast underground chambers
which are still in the process of being unearthed. In
one of the vaults the Iron King discovered the weapons
and armour for his Bronzeguard. In another was found
Malronac the Deathengine. Who knows what still
awaits to be found within the cold earth?
You spend some time exploring the ancient arcades
and hallways, looking for secret passages or forgotten
routes. If you have the shadow door spell and wish to
cast it, turn to 637. If not, after a considerable search
you find nothing new. Turn to 620.
544
Discretion is the better part of valour. You attempt to
bolt, Tommul diving to make a grab for you. You must
use the Stealth ability of the character you have chosen.
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Escape from Tommul (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 193. If you fail turn to 302.
545
Some of the Everchild’s agents are skilled negotiators...
still, they might lack the authority needed to get the
mercenaries to co-operate. Roll a die. On a 5 or 6
the agents are successful and convince some of the
mercenaries to abandon the patriarch – gain the code A96.
On any other number the agents fail in their task, and
you will have to face the full might of the patriarch’s
forces. Now turn to 301.
546
You are so busy examining the coffer that you fail to
spot the raised stone step in front of you. As soon as
you step on the trap a stone block descends down upon
your head. The party member in front loses 5 Health
points. If this kills the party member you must cross
off all their items of equipment – the stone slab is too
heavy to move and all their gear is lost. If the party
member survives you manage to dive aside before the
block completely crushes you. The slab does not block
off the way onwards, and you are able to crawl over the
slab and towards the coffer. Turn to 277.
547
You come upon a patch of bright yellow flowers. They
have a pleasing scent and your first thought is to gather
some up. You pause, though... you are unsure if it is safe
to pluck these blooms. They might be poisonous.
Pick some anyway (turn to 402)?
Avoid the flowers and move on (turn to 618)?
548
You recite every blessing and counterspell you know. You
are not sure which incantation was the correct one, but
suddenly the spell breaks, and the skull stops its infernal
murmuring. Turn to 132.
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549
You are caught in a sudden current and dashed against
the cliffside. Roll a die. Your chosen party member
loses that many Health points. The rest of the party
quickly come to your rescue, hauling you back into the
jollyboat. If you wish to make another attempt, turn to
583. Otherwise you can abandon the attempt for the
moment. Turn to 82.
550
There is no point in provoking anything. You would
rather deal with wounded and exhausted opponents than
arena champions. You cast your eyes warily across the
exterior of the battle.
If you have the code A3, turn to 718.
Otherwise, read on.
An arrow thudding into the ground near you, launched
from one the arena guards, spurs you back into action.
Clearly you must fight hard or be executed. Hurriedly
you engage with the dregs of the fight to keep busy.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Saltdad Slaves 6 (5+) 3+ 20
If you win, turn to 71.
551
If you have the code A61, turn to 809.
If you have the code A62, turn to 423. If not, read on.
You open the door into a busy looking kitchen.
Goblins, slaves by the look of their garb, are busy
cooking a surprisingly decent looking broth in a large
cauldron. Even through the thick clouds of steam they
spot you, mouths open in surprise.
Try to speak to them (turn to 57)?
Rush to an attack (turn to 389)?
Wait to see what they will do (turn to 99)?
552
The poor monkey is dying, but your water eases its
suffering somewhat, and it cradles itself lovingly in your
arms. If you have the Animal Speech spell and wish to
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cast it, turn to 399. Otherwise you comfort the monkey
until its life ebbs away, wondering what could bring such
tragedy to a harmless creature. Turn to 125.
553
A lone assassin does make an attempt on the Everchild’s
life, but her alert agents manage to foil the attack. The
Everchild looks unflustered and calm as the morning
sun illuminates the horizon, and her presence on the
field, astride a nomad steed, causes your army to cheer
wildly. Confidence is high. Now it is time to see if your
preparations for the coming battle have been enough.
Turn to 162.
554
“Death to the Iron King!” you snarl, drawing your
weapons. The soldiers look horrified to see such
disciplined warriors before them.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Soldier 3 (4+) 4+ 6 you enter. “What’s this?” he gargles. “More petitioners
2nd Soldier 3 (4+) 3+ 7 for my favour? If you would be my friend, tell me what
3rd Soldier 4 (4+) 3+ 9 kind of punishment I should inflict on this man? Don’t
4th Soldier 3 (4+) 4+ 8 be too lenient, or you will share his fate!”
You can flee from the battle at the start of any round by
turning to 75. If you win, turn to 357.
555
This battle has taught you much about combat strategy.
Choose a party member and roll a die. If the number
you rolled is higher than that party member’s Fighting
score, raise their Fighting score by 1 point. Victorious,
you approach the treasure. Turn to 3.
556
You inform the soldier that you are agents of the
Everchild and have come to plead for Unbraaki’s support
in her cause. The soldier nods and asks you to wait in the
garden until his return. Slave girls deliver iced fruit juices
to you as you sit upon a bench in the shade. Eventually
the soldier returns.
“Unbraaki sends his greetings to you,” says the soldier
formally. “Alas, he is not interested in supporting a rebel
leader in her cause at this time. Should the Everchild
ever become a serious political figure, he would be
delighted to meet with you. Until that time, Unbraaki
has no intention of disrupting the order of the valley.”
“I see,” you nod. “Perhaps if we met, we might be
able to persuade your master…”
“You may go,” interrupts the soldier, firmly. A dozen
additional soldiers arrive to reinforce his suggestion.
Thanking the slaves for their refreshment you depart.
Turn to 265.
557
If you have the code A33, turn to 126. If you have the
code A34, turn to 642. If not, read on.
You enter the hall of Lothor the Ugly, brutal king of
Clifftop. He is currently in the process of torturing one
of his servants, his lords urging him on to greater acts
of cruelty. The hideous, scarred king looks up at you as
Dozens of guards close in around you as you consider
your answer.
If you have Lord Ti’quon in your party, turn to 10.
Otherwise, consider your answer carefully.
Have the man whipped (turn to 658)?
Pull out his fingernails (turn to 408)?
Gouge out his eyes (turn to 338)?
558
You browse the selection, with many interesting
tomes on philosophy, war and architecture on display.
Disturbingly, you also come across the bodies of two
orcs, lying dead on the floor. They seem to have been
bludgeoned to death. Your eyes flick to a blood-stained
tome that seems to be pulling itself off the shelves.
To your horror it is joined by a veritable swarm of books.
They fly off the shelves, bashing into the sides of your
faces, flapping their heavy leather and wooden pages like

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aggressive pigeons before your startled eyes. Each party Unbraaki says.
member must lose 1 Health point. “And what do you want, eminence?” you ask.
You attempt to hold your ground for a few moments, Unbraaki rises and walks to a bookcase. He snaps
but as more and more books fly off the shelf, you realise his fingers, and the monkey on the desk scales the tall
your task is hopeless. You must fight your way to the exit! shelves, pulling down an ancient tome and passing it to
Fight your way out of the library (Team check) his master.
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 203. If you fail, each party member
takes 1 Health point of damage. You must attempt the
check again, taking damage each time you fail it.

559
You inform the soldier that you are agents of the queen
of Saltdad and have come to plead for Unbraaki’s support
in her cause. The soldier nods and asks you to wait in the
garden until his return. Slave girls deliver iced fruit juices
to you as you sit upon a bench in the shade. Eventually
the soldier returns.
“Please, come with me,” he says. “Unbraaki will see
you now.”
You follow the soldier into the gorgeous palace, quite
Unbraaki opens the book at a particular page and shows
the equal of any manorial estate in Royce or Drakehallow.
you a picture. It appears to be a triangular object, grey
You are led into a private study where you meet Unbraaki
or black in colour, with light streaming through it. “The
himself. He is an elegant, though rather short, man with
black prism,” says Unbraaki. “It holds the secrets of light
a long, thin oiled moustache. His robes are a dazzle of
itself. Long I’ve sought it, in this world and the world
colours that seem to shift before your eyes. On his desk
of shadow, but to no avail. I have consulted an oracle
sits a small monkey, oddly wearing a tiny wizard’s hat. It
in Drakehallow who told me that only the agents of the
looks at you with penetrating, intelligent eyes. Unbraaki
queen of Saltdad can find the prism. Of course, there
bids you to sit, seating himself on a throne-like chair
has been no queen in Saltdad for a thousand years. You
cunningly designed to make him look taller.
have just made that happen. I want you to find me the
“I am pleased you came to see me,” smiles Unbraaki.
black prism, and in exchange I will provide my soldiers
“I have been following your progress, and that of your
to the Everchild’s cause.”
queen, with great interest. I am now satisfied that the
If you have a black prism, turn to 818.
wind is changing in the valley, and that the Everchild
If not, read on.
is both a promising and likely leader.”
“Where can I find it?” you ask.
“You will support her, then?” you press.
“I only know that it was hidden on the south coast of
“Perhaps,” says Unbraaki suddenly cold. “My soldiers
the valley,” says Unbraaki. “Perhaps the patriarch has it
are some of the best in the land, and their loyalty comes
hidden in his vault? Or maybe it lies in the dread city
with a cost.”
of Mordain? You are fated to find it, so I doubt you will
“I’m sure the Everchild can provide you with the
struggle hard to locate it.”
necessary compensation,” you say breezily.
Well, the directions are vague, but it’s something to
“The Everchild does not have what I want,”
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to return with the prism. You are escorted out of the Opponent Attack Def Health
palace. Turn to 265. Unbraaki 8 (3+) 6+ 11
1st Monkey Special 5+ 3
560 2nd Monkey Special 5+ 4
Mannus is clearly troubled at the brazen way you are 3rd Monkey Special 5+ 3
attempting to bribe him. Suspecting that you might be 4th Monkey Special 5+ 5
a plant from one of his opponents he calls the guards Notes: Unbraaki fights with blasts of black flames from
and has you arrested. Here, in the heart of the temple, his hands. These flames leech your life into his. For
you have no chance of escape. Turn to 55. every Health point you lose, Unbraaki gains a Health
point, even if this takes him over his starting Health.
561 The monkeys do not attack physically, but each
will cast a spell from the following list. Roll a die to
You have returned to the orc guard room. Except for a
determine what spell the monkey casts.
pair of dead orcs there is nothing to see here. You return
to the corridor. Turn to 350.
Roll Spell
1-2 Ice Bolt – The monkey makes an 8 dice attack,
562
hitting on a 4+.
If you have the code A7, turn to 263. If not, turn to 750. 3-4 Unfailing Strike – The monkey inflicts
3 damage on one party member.
563 5-6 Poison Stream – The monkey makes two 5 dice
This unnatural monster cannot be allowed to live. attacks, hitting on a 4+.
Drawing your weapons with a grimace, you advance. If you win, turn to 509.

Opponent Attack Def Health 565

Imopposh the Mad 3 (4+) 4+ 30
Note: Imopposh, instead of attacking, will cast the
following spells each turn, as long as he is still alive:
1st turn: Imopposh casts a Thunderbolt spell.
He makes two 10 dice attacks.
2nd turn: Imopposh casts an Orb of Annihilation spell.
He makes a single 13 dice attack.
3rd turn: Imopposh casts a Sandstorm spell.
Make a 3 dice attack on each party member.
4th turn onwards: Imopposh makes a standard attack.
If you somehow manage to defeat this horror, turn to 311.
564
You are about to battle the foremost wizard of the Valley
of Bones. His colourful robe blazes with light, making
him hard to see as he commands his monkeys to attack.
To your horror the monkeys do not attack with teeth and
nails, but with blasts of magic. You are not just fighting
one sorcerer – but a whole pack of them!
There is no chance that you will all be able to sneak up
to the cauldron as a team without raising the alarm.
Nominate a party member to sneak to the cauldron with
the vial of poison and make the following skill check.
Poison the Cauldron (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 661. If you fail, turn to 58.
566
You have reached a crossroads, with tunnels going off in
all directions. The corridors are short to the south and
west, and each contains a door. To the east the corridor
stretches into darkness, though you can make out a door
in the north wall. Going north you think you can make
out another pair of doors, but you will have to get closer
to find out.
Go north (turn to 736)?
Go east, down the corridor (turn to 350)?

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Go east, and through the door in the north wall
(turn to 723)?
Go through the door in the south tunnel
(turn to 857)?
Go through the door in the west tunnel
(turn to 151)?
567
With your missions assigned the Everchild wishes you
good luck as you vanish under the cover of night. If you
have assigned anyone to the assassination mission, turn
to 880. If not, turn to 639.
568
You have returned to the chamber of Skallos, the dark
knight. This champion of evil has been destroyed, and
you have no wish to remain in his haunted chamber any
longer than you need to. Turn to 165.
569
You are on the Westroad, somewhat near to Clifftop.
Where will you travel now?
West, to Clifftop (turn to 19)?
Southwest, into the desert (turn to 725)?
South, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
East, along the road to Saltdad (turn to 511)?
North, to the Salt Plains (turn to 460)?
570
If you have Brash in the party, turn to 627.
If not, read on.
You attend prayer with your master every day until he
remarks upon your devotion to the faith. When the time
is right you ask him to free you, as fellow worshippers of
Cursus. “If souls can be brought to the light of reason,
I would be willing to sacrifice my wealth by freeing
you,” says the priest, benevolently. “However, I would
have to be sure of your devotion. If you each agreed to
receive ritual scarring to honour Cursus, I would have
no hesitation in freeing you.”
If your entire party has already received Ritual
Scarring (Cursus), turn to 713. If not, read on.
If you agree to the priest’s terms he will put the
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dreadful scars on your bodies. It is an extremely painful
experience which will lower the maximum Health score
of each party member by 1 point. Make a note that each
party member now has Ritual Scarring (Cursus).
If you all have Ritual Scarring (Cursus), turn to 713.
Otherwise you'll have to try and break out (turn to 785).
571
For weeks your diggers clear away rubble and hack at the
ground. The very stones seem to recoil as you dig deeper
and deeper into the earth. Above your workforce, black
clouds gather, and fierce rainstorms attempt to sweep
away your encampments. Your workers are terrified and
want to abandon their dig.
Convince the workers (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 10
If you succeed, turn to 702. Otherwise the workers
down their tools and flee into the desert. Turn to 515.
572
Neither side is willing to back down, and soon the hall
dissolves into a violent scrum. Fists fly and blood is spilt
as people fight like animals for a sliver of cooked flesh.
Reduce the Health of all party members by 2 points.
You have managed to feed, but are a mass of bruises.
Turn to 865.
573
The thief bolts from the room and you follow in hot
pursuit. He dashes into another bedroom on the far
side of the house and leaps from an open window, onto
the rooftops of a lower house. Each party member who
wants to chase him must make the individual skill check
below. If you think a party member won’t be able to
make the check you can have them hang back instead,
although that means they will not be able to assist in the
rest of the chase.
Chase the thief (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed that party member can keep pace with
the thief. If you fail, that party member takes a hard
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fall (lose 2 Health) and is out of the chase. If at least
one party member is still in the chase, turn to 789. If
all your party members are out of the chase, turn to 29.
574
The inside of the ziggurat is not what you expected.
Although there is a single, ceremonial religious hall
for important funerals, the majority of the chambers
are dedicated to running the government. Tax offices,
religious regulators and financial departments are
scattered across the temple, with dozens of black-robed
orderlies running messages between them. Of course...
the vault lies just beneath your feet as well.
Visit the keeper of the holy purse (turn to 323)?
Visit the zealotry commission (turn to 867)?
Attempt to rob the vault (turn to 281)?
Leave the Great Ziggurat (turn to 340)?
Lhasbreath joined forces against it. Before that time it was
a relatively prosperous place, but the religious freedoms it
granted its citizens were abhorrent to the clergy in Cursus.
It was said to have a grand museum which stored all kinds
of artefacts from ancient times, although it is doubtful that
anything remains there now. Turn to 680.
578
If you have the code A80, turn to 729. If not, read on.
The door opens into a room out of your worst
nightmares. Bright silver sawblades are suspended on
long, mechanical arms which jut from the side of the
walls. Spear holes cover the floor at uneven intervals.
You can see the dismembered bodies of orcs, literally
chopped to pieces, scattered across the ground.

575
You can buy salt in bulk for any ships you have moored
in Cursus or Clifftop. Each cargo unit costs 450 silver
coins, and will be transported to your ships for free.
Your ships must have room in their cargo holds in order
for you to buy salt here.
Once you have finished your business, turn to 722.

576
“You couldn’t afford me!” laughs the ogre.
“How much?” you press.
“Eight hundred silver,” grins the ogre. “I’d charge
a thousand, but I’ll give you a discount since I’ve been
stuck in this hole for months.”
Pay the ogre 800 silver coins (cross them off your
adventure sheet, and turn to 245)?
Kill the ogre (turn to 117)?
Leave the ogre in peace (turn to 310)? One orc has been impaled from his seat to his neck, and
is still suspended in the air, dripping blood.
577 At the far end of the room you can see a pedestal, on
The city of Mordain was a coastal port on the southern which sits a black prism of some kind.
end of the Valley of Bones. Although it was rebuilt after Close the door on this room of horrors (turn to 310)?
the desolation of Abraxas, it fell prey to the infighting Have someone attempt to navigate the room
amongst the cities of the valley. About four hundred years (turn to 44)?
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579
In the aftermath of the battle you enter the step
pyramid to see if any more horrors lurk within.
Fortunately the pyramid is not large, and you seem to
have cleared away all the snakemen. You help yourself
to 200 silver coins worth of jewels and artefacts before
returning to the scholars.
Now the area is safe Emlyn begins to take samples of
the exotic plants growing on the temple. It is impossible
to take them all, so only the most likely candidates
should be picked. She asks your advice on what should
be taken, also getting guidance from her fellow scholars.
Examine plant samples (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (Special)
Successes Required: 4
Note: The DC of this skill check depends on how
many scholars died on the trip through the jungle. If no
scholars died, the DC is 3+. If one died it is 4+, if two
died it is 5+, and if three died it is 6+.
If you succeed, turn to 49. If you fail, turn to 90.
580
You have entered the cave of a terrible naga, a spirit snake
of fearsome magical power. The ghastly creature splits
itself into six identical copies before lunging for you.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Naga 5 (3+) 6+ 10
Note: Attacks from the naga penetrate armour.
You cannot make any armour saves in this battle.
You can flee from the naga at the start of a combat
round by turning to 395, but the naga will make an
attack upon you before you escape.
If you defeat the naga, turn to 773.
581
If you have some registry papers turn to 70.
Otherwise, read on.
You meet a foreigner from the county of Longport Bay,
now ploughing the fields as a humble farmworker. He
has many bruises across his face from the cruel whips of
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his overseers. “The ironic thing is I fled from the town of
Joria-by-Long because I couldn’t stand the beatings from
my masters in House Bailey,” he says bitterly. “Now I am
a broke tenant farmer in Clifftop and the overseers here
are even crueller. It seems the gods have it in for me.”
“The grass is always greener on the other side,” you
say wistfully.
“Not here, it isn’t,” he grumbles.
Turn to 19.
582
You know this brutal place well by now. The guards
welcome you back with a stout beating and promise
that this time you will only be leaving the arena on a
corpse cart. Each party member loses 2 Health points.
Now turn to 223.
583
The seas are too dangerous to risk your ship, so you will
have to perform this task in the jollyboat. To get the
cogwheel someone will have to dive into the rough seas
around Clifftop, find and then tie a rope around the
wheel. The remaining team will have to haul the heavy
bronze cogwheel up. Decide who will perform the dive
and make the following skill check.
Find the cogwheel (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed turn to 129. If you fail, turn to 549.
584
The light circles around the tent several times in the
night before eventually departing. In the morning
you cannot find so much as a footprint in the sand.
Shivering, despite the rising heat, you pack up camp
and move on. Turn to 840.
585
In the cool hours of the early morning you awake,
thanking Kopu and his slaves for their hospitality. “Look
for me in Lhasbreath,” he says. “I have a house there
when I am not out travelling. I am always looking for
exotic new languages! Seek me out if you find any!”
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You promise to pay him a visit, and then depart into 588
the cool desert morning. Gain the code A19. Perhaps your long incarceration has ruined your looks,
Turn to 569. or perhaps you are just not the guards' type? Your offer
is rudely rejected, and is accompanied by a cruel beating.
586
Each member of the distraction team must lose 2 Health
Casting a rope to your stranded teammate you heave points. Turn back to 169 and choose something else.
against the ghastly magical force sucking them into
the earth. You strain every sinew as your friend is 589
pulled deeper and deeper into the sands. Suddenly the
You are walking through a dreary land, without people
unfeeling desert loses its strength, and your teammate
or landmarks. The chill penetrates your bones. Choose
bursts from the sands in a shower of grit. Coughing
a party member to lose 1 Health.
and gasping you stagger from the cave, vowing to never
North (turn to 692)?
return. Turn to 395.
West (turn to 273)?
South (turn to 886)?
587
East (turn to 537)?
The barbarians square up to you. Behind you, the knife-
wielding assassin prepares to strike. 590
The sweat is thick on your clothes and across your bodies
Opponent Attack Def Health as you slog on through the desert. However, there comes
Berserker 7 (4+) 3+ 12 a sight to reward even the most jaded nomad’s eyes.
Cursite Assassin 4 (3+) 5+ 7 A shining pool of water, almost the size of a lake, comes
1st Barbarian 4 (4+) 3+ 9 shimmering into view as you cross the dunes. A splash
2nd Barbarian 3 (4+) 3+ 8 of vegetation surrounds it, a riot of green amongst a
3rd Barbarian 4 (4+) 3+ 8 tyranny of yellow sand.
Notes: In any round where the Cursite Assassin is If you have the code A44, turn to 448.
not injured he will backstab a party member. When If not, read on.
backstabbing, the Assassin does not need to roll to hit Astonishingly there are no caravanners, nomads
but inflicts 4 points of damage. or even herds of beasts here. Only flocks of brightly
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ringing the oasis, taking sips of water and strutting
before each other in curious mating dances. You are sore
and smelly from your long desert travel. If you would
like to bathe in the oasis, turn to 349. Otherwise, you
merely refill your waterskins and decide on your next
destination.
North, to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
East, into the desert (turn to 202)?
South, to the Mordain ruins (turn to 515)?
West, across the desert towards Lhasbreath
(turn to 752)?
591
The Everchild’s camp is on high alert, and her followers
will give their lives to protect her. Chances are good
that she will be alright even without your help. Roll a
die. If you roll a 1, turn to 489. If you roll any other
number, turn to 553.
592
You are quickly recognised as the queen’s champions
by the cruel arena master. Grovelling obsequiously, he
apologises for your detention, and even offers you 100
silver coins by way of apology. You may also take up to
four crude blades (Fighting +0) from the armoury to
replace your lost weapons. Banishing the arena master
with a cuff to his ear, you march smartly into the city.
Turn to 75.
593
This tunnel has been well built, with flagstone flooring
and brick walls. At first you think it must have been a
cargo store of some kind – but it opens up into a bigger
complex. Much bigger. Turn to 755.
594
After all you’ve been through, Amelia deserves a chance
to cut loose, and you watch idly as she walks away with
some soldiers. She doesn’t speak about what happened
the next morning, but she is missing a fair quantity of
money. Cross 35 silver coins off your adventure sheet.
Now turn to 280.
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595
Slaves are expensive in Cursus, and do not remain
unsold for long. The auction platforms have long stood
in the shadow of a lesser temple and are fortified against
theft. Only strong and healthy slaves can be found
here...the god of judgement will not tolerate those who
cannot work.
If you have less than four party members in your team
you may recruit some more from the slave market, either
another named character, or a character you generate
yourself using the Advanced Rules in the back of the
book. You can never have a character of same name
appear twice in your party. If, for instance, Sar Jessica
Dayne has died at any time during your adventurers you
cannot have her again in the same party.
It costs 200 silver coins to buy another party member,
and they start with no equipment. Remember that a
party member without a weapon has their Fighting score
reduced by 1 point in combat.
When you are done, turn to 340.
596
You have been beaten down, but the monks are not
savages and do not deal a killing blow. Put Akihiro on
1 Health point. “Your dishonour has made you weak,
Akihiro!” barks one of the monks. “Never return to
this place.”
“I shall face you all again... and win!” you vow, but the
monks merely laugh at you and walk away. Red-faced
with shame you limp away from the temple. Turn to 450.
597
The lift shudders and comes to a halt on the fourteenth
floor. If you have the code A26 turn to 817.
If not, read on.
The ground here is muddy, with ground water leaking
through parts of the tunnel to create a salty marsh.
Relatively few miners work here as so much of the salt
has been dissolved, but there are a few dry parts of the
level that still yield crystals. Troglodyte footprints are
everywhere. It should be a simple matter of tracking
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the footprints back to their lair.
Follow the troglodyte prints (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (3+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed turn to 296.
If you fail you get lost in the mines, the terrible
atmosphere slowly robbing you of strength. Choose a
party member to lose 1 Health point. You give up your
search and decide to look elsewhere. Turn to 135.
598
You encounter a group of loggers from Lhasbreath,
chopping trees and skinning branches. Jungle
woods make poor building materials, but the jungle
nonetheless provides the majority of the lumber in the
dry valley.
One of the loggers is clearly not a native of the city
but is instead a wiry fellow from Chalice. You ask how
he fell into this work. “I’ve always been a labourer,”
he admits. “For a time I worked as a miner for the
God King of Chalice. We attempted to find metals
in the Caves of Uranu – but that place is packed full of
terrible monsters. Take my advice; don’t venture near
the caves unless you are loaded down with weapons
and armour. Even amongst barbarians, it’s much safer
here by the jungle.”
You thank the logger for his advice and move on.
Turn to 618.
599
One of the stone slabs on the floor ahead of you sticks
out curiously. Crouching down with your lantern you
can see the glimmer of a small lever under the slab, a
trigger for some kind of vile trap, no doubt. You inform
the rest of the party to avoid the slab, and cautiously step
over it towards the chest. Turn to 277.
600
As you make your way to the steps of the temple you
can see monks lining up on both sides. Many of the
God King’s kensai bow deeply as you pass, recognising
you as one of their own. You can see your family is also
gathered here, including your mother and sister, looking
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so proud they are fit to burst.
Honnu, now dressed in the shell-blue robes of a
kensai, greets you with a bow. He takes you aside behind
a screen, where you are presented with high-collared
kensai robes (Armour +3) to change into. You emerge
to cheers, the great and the good of Chalice turning out
to applaud you. Gain the code A53.
If Sar Jessica or Brash are present, they both gain
a heart in their notes boxes for Akihiro. He looks
particularly handsome in his fine kensai robes, and the
loving praise being heaped upon him makes him seem
even more attractive. Akihiro may also add a heart in
his notes box for Sar Jessica or Brash (not both).
The family curse is broken, Akihiro is at last at peace.
Raise his Charisma score by 1 point. Now turn to 450.
601
If Brash is in the chase, turn to 819. If not, turn to 60.
602
You stroll down the gorgeous avenue towards the palace
gates, allowing Unbraaki’s soldiers to intercept you.
“What business do you have here?” grunts the guard,
through a helmet made of a sand lizard’s skull.
If you have the code A89, turn to 74.
If you have the code A1, turn to 559.
If you have the code A7, turn to 556.
If you have none of these codewords, turn to 455.
603
To your delight you manage to find all the relevant
pieces of the mural and reassemble them together.
Inscribed into the stone is a most useful spell. Any of
your spellcasters can add this spell to their spellbooks
if they wish but remember that you cannot have more
than six spells in a single spellbook at any given time.
Sandstorm (Combat)
You whip up a blast of glassy sand to shred all
your foes at once. Make an immediate attack with
a Fighting score of 3 against each opponent.
Recharge: 50 silver
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The heat is overbearing in this desolate place, so you These rings are only given out to the most loyal servants
decide to move on. Turn to 453. of Cursus. Clearly your allegiance to the Everchild will
mean you shall be hounded by these fanatics until the
604 end of your days! Shaking your head, you quickly flee
If you have the code A74, turn to 861. If not, read on. the scene. Gain the code A90 and turn to 775.
You have entered a comfortable looking room with a
large fireplace, a table scattered with ancient art objects, 607
and a number of straw pallets. You are just getting That night, you stroll along the terrace, the sky a canopy
comfortable when the door opposite you opens and five of stars, reflected in the watery rice paddies that surround
burly looking orcs emerge. They do not hesitate to give the house. Sar Jessica is with you, and in the tradition
a great roar and leap to the attack. of Royce you hold her arm as you stroll.
“You are a fine man, Akihiro,” says Sar Jessica.
Opponent Attack Def Health “Honourable, yet not proud. Willing to forgive insult,
1st Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 8 but not bear it. And handsome too.”
2nd Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 9 You shrug. “No more than any other man,” you say.
3rd Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 11 “Much more than most,” corrects Sar Jessica. She
4th Orc 6 (5+) 3+ 10 gazes into your eyes. “My father intends me to marry Sir
5th Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 7 Anthony Ross. He is a kind man, but crude. I am not
If you win, turn to 734. You can only escape if you sure I can marry him now I know what true manhood
have a ship in Mordain harbour. If so, you can flee back is. Delicate but strong, wise but not insufferable. How
to the harbour, get aboard your ship, and sail off. Your could I settle for less, now I have seen what the true
crew will give you covering arrow fire. Turn to 851 if flower of chivalry is?”
you do this. “Your father would never approve of me, Sar Jessica,”
you say darkly. “Your people would never accept me. I
605 am foreign. You shall be a baroness…”
You descend into a mighty canyon, different coloured Suddenly her lips are pressing against yours. It seems
bands of earth clearly visible along the tall walls of the that the knight will not be denied. Her kind words and
cleft. Water pools in some places, with patches of lush your feeling of triumph combine, and you kiss her back,
vegetation clogging parts of the valley. A herd of wild unable to restrain yourself.
dragonyaks, like scaled buffalo, cluster around the oasis, “Oh! Forgive me!” you hear a familiar voice cry.
munching contentedly. A dragonyak bull, appalled at Breaking off you can see Yuko, your sister, her hand to
your intervention, stamps his clawed hoof and utters her mouth at the scandal she has witnessed. She quickly
a roar of challenge. He is clearly unwilling to yield the scampers away.
water to you. “Privacy is rarer than gold,” you muse, turning back to
Back away, out of the canyon (turn to 115)? Jessica. “Come, let us go in before gossip overtakes us.”
Hold your ground (turn to 149)? Note in Akihiro’s notes box that he has gained a heart for
Cast an Animal Speech spell, if you have it Sar Jessica Dayne. Sar Jessica Dayne also gains a heart
(turn to 248)? for Akihiro. Gain the code A98. Now turn to 450.

606 608
You quickly examine the bodies before the housecarls Did any Party Members use magic spells whilst in the
arrive on the scene. You find a little money, 20 silver arena? If so, they are taken away by the guards to a small
coins. Most damningly you find a ring of the patriarch. room where their tongues are cut out and then sealed

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with branding irons. Each magic-using character loses
3 Health and cannot cast spells unless they can find a
way to regrow their tongues!
Now turn to 792.
609
You wade waist-deep through the cloudy, muddy
water. Leeches latch onto your skin and the insanitary
conditions take their toll on your health. Each party
member loses 2 Health points. However, by following
the trail you have not gotten lost. Eventually the path
leads to higher, drier grounds.
Turn to 359.
610
And so begins your march to Clifftop.
The Everchild’s banners, a blazing sun on a field of
azure, flutter in the desert wind as her armies troop
onwards. After several days you meet the opposing
army of Lothor the Ugly just beyond the river bridge.
“Why doesn’t Lothor hold us at the bridge?” the
Everchild asks Che Long.
“He fears the quality of our troops,” says Che
Long. “Lothor wishes to use his great numbers to
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overwhelm us.”
“He is a fool, with the river at his back his troops
have nowhere to run,” you laugh.
“We must beat him first,” cautions the Everchild.
“Assemble our formations. The battle will soon be
upon us.”
Record this reference number (610) and turn to
300 to see the rules for mass combat. King Lothor’s
forces are arrayed below. You may choose a maximum
of six units from the Saltdad barracks to commit to
this battle.
Left Flank
Front: Landsmen Cavalry – Strength 4, Morale 2
Support: Field Overseers – Strength 2, Morale 2
Centre
Front: Cursite Fanatics – Strength 3, Morale 5
Support: Slave Levies – Strength 1, Morale 1
Right Flank
Front: Clifftop Infantry – Strength 3, Morale 3
Support: Thalsian Mercenaries – Strength 2, Morale 3
If you win, turn to 342.
If you lose, turn to 48.
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611
The gatehouse’s weapon store is open to you.
You may take any of the following items:
Hide armour (Armour +1)
Shield (Armour +2)
Maul (Fighting +1)*
Iron shortsword (Fighting +1)
Crude blade (Fighting +0) – you may take up to four
crude blades.
You also grab a number of crude weapons for the
Everchild and her followers, before fleeing the gatehouse,
closing the door behind you. Turn to 317.
612
The waves tower above your flimsy vessel, blinding you
as your little boat is tossed and turned in the storm.
Long before you reach the sailor he is swept off the rock
by a palace-sized wave. Your own vessel is overturned,
and you only just manage to swim back to your ship.
Your chosen party member must lose 3 Health points.
Saddened at this loss you order your crew to sail on.
Turn to 240.
613
You spy a merchant, blundering around your camp. “I’m
most dreadfully sorry for disturbing you,” he mumbles.
“I was hoping to find some old bits of wood from your
campfire. The night is absolutely freezing.”
You breathe a sigh of relief and greet the old
merchant. You spare what tinder you can and bid him
a good evening. Turn to 840.
614
You have come to the small town of Luutanesh,
positioned on the crossroads that lie between three great
cities of the valley. The Cold River runs near on one side
of the town, flooding the nearby rice plains which are
tended by hundreds of workers in wide sunhats.
The town itself is poorer than it should be, with
tax agents from Chalice, Saltdad and Cursus routinely
stripping it of wealth. Security is strong here, with locals
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armed with long spears and dragonyak hide armour
standing in guard huts positioned along the road.
Stop in at the Cold River Inn (turn to 284)?
Speak to the rice farmers (turn to 185)?
Leave Luutanesh (turn to 194)?
615
You cast your spell and address the bear, pleading with
it to stand down. “Do not be a puppet for these vile
men,” you say. “Pretend to submit to me. There is no
need to fight.”
“I will never yield to humans!” snarls the bear.
“Though you are an animal friend I shall never show
weakness, come what may!”
The bear lunges at you, swiping you to the floor with
his heavy paw. Lose 3 Health points. It seems you have
no choice but to fight with the bear.
Turn back to 425 and take the skill check!
616
You know when to take a hint. You carefully back away.
As you walk through an alleyway you hear the sounds
of shouting and drawn swords. Blood is being spilt and
the screams resonate through the city. It seems that even
in Chalice the savagery of the Valley of Bones can take
hold. Shaking your head sadly you move on.
Turn to 450.
617
That evening you gather in the wealthy area of the city,
where taller buildings made of stone and wood stand in
the shadow of the palace. Although the Bronzeguard
do patrol this part of the city, most of the wealthier
locals employ private guards to protect their valuables.
Brekken’s thieves have already dealt with the guard dogs
that patrol the grounds around Chellar’s house with
poisoned meat. Now the way to the house is clearer.
Gain the code A10.
“The front door is guarded with magical wards,”
says Brekken. “Only Chellar or his steward can open
it, unless you think you might be able to disenchant it?
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Otherwise there are the upper floor windows. I’ll lead
my team to scale the walls. You can join us, or handle
the door... or maybe do both? It’s up to you.”
Decide how many of your party will deal with the
magical door, and how many will help scaling the walls.
You can assign everyone to one task or split your team
between both tasks.
Once you have decided, turn to 322 if you have
assigned anyone to the front door, or 728 if your whole
party have decided to scale the walls.
618
You are leaving the Lhasbreath jungle, happy to be rid
of the biting insects and draining humidity in that place.
Where will you venture now?
North, to the Palace of Unbraaki (turn to 890)?
East, to the city of Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
619
The monstrous thing seems almost indestructible and
sweat breaks out on your forehead. Suddenly there is
a sharp slink! The statue’s right foot has been sliced
from its leg. The creature totters unsteadily and comes
crashing to the ground, shattering into pieces. Standing
behind the destruction is a young Drakehallow woman,
a green longsword clutched in her hand. She looks upon
you with a quizzical eyebrow.
“Thank you,” you say, bowing. “Your assistance is
most appreciated.”
“I’m sure it is,” she says slyly.
Turn to 415.
620
The Everchild greets you warmly, and bids you stay in
the palace as long as you wish. Recover all lost Health
points. In addition, the Everchild will sponsor your
spellcasters, allowing you to recharge your spells at half
the usual cost.
Whilst you are in the palace you have access to The
Vault. You can store any number of items or amounts
of money here for safe keeping. The Vault is magical
and can transport things stored here from one place to
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another. If you gain access to The Vault in any other
book, or through the magic cabinet spell, you can access
all the items you have placed in the Vault whilst in the
Valley of Bones.
If you wish to help the Everchild in her campaign to
reunite the Valley of Bones you should attend her war
council.
Attend the Everchild’s war council (turn to 189)?
Check on the garrison (turn to 508)?
Explore the palace ruins (turn to 543)?
Leave the palace (turn to 75)?
621
You re-enter the study, eager to see what new spells
Unbraaki has discovered. You almost jolt in surprise as
you see the arch-sorcerer there, waiting for you, a gang
of robed monkeys surrounding him. “Thought I was in
the library?” smiles the sorcerer. “Fool me once, shame
on you. But you’ll never fool me twice. Kill them.”
Turn to 564.
622
The owner, a local magistrate, is delighted with your
kindness. He promises to put in a good word with the
authorities whilst you are in Chalice. From now on, any
time you have to make a Charisma skill check in the city
of Chalice, you may pass it automatically.
Turn to 450.
623
The door behind you is almost in splinters as the
Bronzeguard garrison attempts to break into the tower.
Kicking open a nearby window you leap into the street
beyond, panting with exhaustion. Alas, the Bronzeguard
will never eat the stew now they know it is poisoned.
But at least you escaped with your lives! Turn to 75.
624
You lower yourself into the pit and check over the body,
but do not uncover any additional treasure.
Climb up the far side of the pit (turn to 303)?
Climb back up the way you came (turn to 761)?
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625
You are on the eastern bank of the Cold River, a
few dozen miles from the religious city of Cursus.
The heat is oppressive, but thanks to the ample water
supply and obvious directional clues from the river, you
can navigate this stretch of desert quite easily. River
barges make their way lazily up and down the river, but
they do so on the far side of the bank. The notorious
Caves of Uranu lie to the north, and no trader will risk
their stocks in that foul wasteland.
Go north, to the Caves of Uranu (turn to 346)?
Go south, to the city of Cursus (turn to 340)?
626
The next morning the surviving landlords and masters
of Clifftop fill the King’s Hall to kneel before the
Everchild. Resplendent in her yellow and blue silks
and glittering silver crown, she immediately repeals
the rights of the taskmasters to execute or mutilate
their workers. Upstanding members of the revolution
are awarded sweeping areas of land, the cruellest
taskmasters are efficiently executed, and the Everchild
goes amongst the workers to heal the lame and sick
with her magic. Many fall in love with the queen that
day, and soon her name is being chanted across the city.
Any units that didn’t rout can restore their Morale
back to their starting value.
The Everchild awards rulership of the city to Ayleta
the Traveller, a mysterious mystic who has done good
work in administrating the changes in Saltdad. You and
your party are publicly honoured and presented with
1000 silver coins in compensation for your labours.
Capturing this city has been a grand step forward for
the Everchild’s goals. Choose two party members and
raise their maximum, unwounded Health scores by
1 point. The Everchild offers to escort you back to
Saltdad, if you wish, or you can remain in the captured
city of Clifftop.
Return to Saltdad (turn to 75)?
Stay in Clifftop (turn to 19)?
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627
You’ve seen the priest’s longing gazes at your body.
Now all you have to do is turn that lust into love and
you’ll have him eating out of the palm of your hand.
Soon you are engaged in many deep and meaningful
chats in the dead of night, listening to the priest’s
worries, massaging his troubles away, whilst lamenting
your own enslavement when you feel his pity upon you.
One morning the priest sends you away. He is on
the verge of breaking his vows and can no longer bear
to have such a beautiful creature working for him. You
tell him that you will not leave without your friends,
so he reluctantly frees them too.
As a parting gift he presents you with 120 silver
coins and a handsome brooch (Charisma +1) so you
can always think of him in the future. Giving him a
chaste but meaningful kiss goodbye, you quickly flee
into the city centre before he can change his mind.
Turn to 340.
628
The sister plainly informs you that the God King is not
available to be seen. The stern glare she fixes you with
suggests that it would not be easy to change her mind.
If you have the code A20, turn to 641.
If you have a beautiful letter, turn to 290.
If you have the code A7 and you do not have
the code A28, turn to 176.
If not, it is clear that you will be unable to pay a visit
and are escorted off the premises by armed kensai.
Turn to 450.
629
“I am not yet at my full potency,” admits the Everchild,
running her hand through her filthy locks. “In my
eagerness to see the Iron King dethroned I sided
with a certain group of revolutionaries. Sadly, we
were ambushed by the king’s men, and there was no
opportunity for me to use my magic to turn the tide
of the battle. I opted to keep my identity secret until
a more appropriate juncture.”
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“But are you indeed the Everchild reborn, as the
legends say?” you insist.
“I believe so,” she nods. “I was born to common folk,
and yet my mind is filled with memories, manners and
skills from a past life. Even if I am not, I am determined
to replace the Iron King’s tyranny with even-handed
justice. I am willing to take on the mantle of the
Everchild, so why not take her name as well?”
“Why do you not escape using your magic?” you ask.
“It is not yet mighty enough for me to effect an
escape... on my own,” she explains. “Besides, a queen
needs followers, and mine are imprisoned here. We will
leave together, or not at all.”
“A noble sentiment,” you admit. “But how exactly
do you plan to escape?”
Turn to 743.
630
You prise out the supports of the barricade and soon the
whole thing comes crumbling down. You sweep the
rubble onto one side of the tunnel to allow easy access.
Gain the code A72.
Past the ruins of the barricade the tunnel continues
east for a while before ending at a wooden door.
Go east, through the door (turn to 821)?
Go west, back down the stairs (turn to 23)?
631
The slavers have sold you to the dreaded Saltdad Arena,
a grim place where the poor and criminals alike fight
to the death for the savage entertainment of the crowd.
If you have the code A1, turn to 592.
If you have the code C17, turn to 582.
If not, read on.
If this is the first time you have been sold to
Saltdad Arena, turn to 271.
If you have fought in the arena before, turn to 582.
632
You are spotted as you dash across the grounds.
The alarm is called and soon the grounds are heaving
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with hundreds of soldiers, some on horseback. Escape
is impossible. You are seized by Unbraaki’s guards.
Turn to 55.
633
You approach the palace, the mighty structure almost
half in ruins after a thousand years of wear.
If you have the code A1, turn to 620.
If you have the code A4 or A8, turn to 868.
Two strong Bronzeguard, the glittering armoured
soldiers of the Iron King, cross spears as you attempt to
gain entrance to the palace. “What business have you
here?” they ask suspiciously. “This place is not open to
foreign slime such as you.”
You can quickly apologize and back away if you wish
(turn to 75) or try to convince the guards to let you see
the Iron King.
Convince the Bronzeguard (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you are successful, turn to 333. If not, turn to 475.
634
You are in a long corridor that runs west to east, with a
passage that branches off to the south somewhat in the
middle. To the west the corridor ends in a set of stairs
that lead downwards. To the east the corridor abruptly
turns north. To the south lie the crossroads.
Go west, down the stairs (turn to 439)?
Go east, and then north around the bend of
the corridor (turn to 749)?
Go south, to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
635
You manage to slay the bulky creature, its thick
blood leaking into the stones. Yu Yan nods to you.
“Impressive swordsmanship,” she says. “I’m pleased
I made this partnership. Speaking of which, I have
some treasure to gather.”
You watch idly as she begins to pile the silver coins
and jewellery into her sack. Curious, you look inside,
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only to see the silver idol you have been searching for
peeking out of her sack. The devious looter has already
found the object of your quest!
“Yu Yan! That silver idol is mine, by the terms of
our agreement!” you protest. “Hand it over, now!”
“I found it before we made that agreement, it’s
mine!” she insists.
“Don’t let this come to blows, Yu Yan,” you threaten.
“The idol! Now!”
Yu Yan looks crestfallen. She nods slowly, reaching
into her bag. Suddenly a shower of silver coins are
hurled into your face, sending you staggering back.
Yu Yan giggles, and dashes up the stairs. Snarling,
you go in pursuit.
Chase Yu Yan (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 899. If you fail, turn to 433.
636
In the depths of a freezing desert night your ears pick
up the sound of crunching on the desert sands. Stirring
your colleagues awake you scan the desert with your
torch. Three warriors, stripped to the waist, bearing
the ritual scars of Cursus, stand before you, their swords
drawn. Behind them stands a tall priest of Cursus, the
stench of sorcery about him. “Heretics!” he hisses. “Your
damned queen will never rule the hearts of the virtuous.
Death to the Everchild and her apostate followers!”
A battle is inevitable.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Zealot 4 (4+) 4+ 6 “You would speak with me?” he asks plainly, his
2nd Zealot 5 (4+) 4+ 5 black eyes inscrutable.
3rd Zealot 5 (4+) 4+ 5 You tell him about your mission from the Everchild
Sorcerer 3 (5+) 4+ 11
Note: The Sorcerer, instead of attacking, will cast the
following spells each turn, as long as he is still alive:
1st turn: The sorcerer casts an Ice Bolt spell. He
makes an 8 dice attack.
2nd turn: The sorcerer casts a Dazing Lights spell.
On your next turn, each party member requires a 5+ to
hit, rather than a 4+.
3rd turn: The sorcerer casts a Sandstorm spell. Make
a 3 dice attack on each party member.
4th turn onwards: The sorcerer will make a standard
attack.
If you win, turn to 278.
637
If you have the code A97, turn to 653. If not, read on.
You gain the sense of something obscured in the
stonework. Casting your spell, a section of the wall
dissolves into darkness. Shining your lanterns within
reveals a circular room filled with sturdy shelves and
boxes. Your heart hammers in excitement. This is a
treasury room, probably one of the smaller treasuries
built during the reign of the first Everchild.
Sadly, much of the money has already been taken,
and many boxes are empty. Perhaps there was some
sort of disaster in the waning years of the Everchild’s
reign? There is still some money to be found, however,
including 600 silver coins and a bar of gold bullion.
Gain the code A97. Stuffing your bags with coins, you
depart.
Turn to 620.
638
The sister escorts you into a fabulous hall lined with
kensai warriors, the elite guards of the God King. The
ruler himself comes gliding into the hall, dressed in
long silks, a middle-aged man with a perfectly neutral
expression. He sits upon a pile of cushions, and bids
you to do the same.
and ask if he would be willing to provide soldiers for
her cause. He listens patiently to your request and does
not interrupt until you have made your case.
“I remember the Everchild, of course,” he says,
his eyes taking on a distant look. “She was a fellow
immortal, but always the best of us. Once, six immortal
kings sat upon the thrones of the Valley of Lilies, as

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it was called then. She ruled us with wisdom and
patience. When Abraxas, the demon lord, rose from his
pit she led an army of warriors and immortals against
him. I was the only king to deny her call, as I foresaw
combat against the beast of death was impossible. I was
sanctioned, but when the dust settled it was she and her
fellow kings who were dead, and her threat to end my
rule came to nothing. Abraxas destroyed the valley,
turning it into a nigh-lifeless desert. I have missed her,
despite the harsh words of our final parting.”
The God King turns to you, at last back in the
present. “Of course, that is assuming that the girl you
represent really is the Everchild. Her return has been
long predicted, but not by me. I will require proof
before I risk the wrath of the patriarch of Cursus and
side with her.”
“Perhaps we can arrange a meeting?” you suggest.
“Unnecessary,” says the God King. “All I require
of her is her writing. Her calligraphy. You can tell
from a person’s hand whether they are honest or not.
Tell her to write me a letter formally requesting my aid.
If I find it well, she shall have all the aid I can give her.”
The God King snaps his fingers, and kensai warriors
immediately move to escort you out. It appears your
audience is at an end.
Gain the code A28 and turn to 450.
639
Attempting to assassinate an archwizard is a task only
the mightiest heroes could perform. The Everchild’s
agents have only a slim hope of completing it. Roll a
die. On a 6 they are successful, killing Descantos as he
sleeps – gain the code A95. On any other number, the
assassins are caught and killed. Turn to 96.
640
If you have the code A19, turn to 539.
Otherwise read on.
You approach the stone tower of Kopu and knock
upon the heavy timber door. Sometime later an
apologetic slave opens the door, explaining that her
master is currently travelling and is not in. “I believe he
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was headed to the city of Clifftop, to study the dialect
of the sea traders. I’m not sure when he will be back.”
You thank the slave for her time and go back to the city
centre. Turn to 775.
641
“The God King has already pledged his forces and
obedience to your mistress,” says the sister, annoyed.
“There is nothing more he can provide for you. Please
leave him to his meditations.”
The firmness of the sister’s voice brooks no argument.
You leave. Turn to 450.
642
You think twice before entering the hall of Lothor the
Ugly. Last time you only narrowly escaped with your
lives. You cannot bring yourself to enter, and return to
the city centre. Turn to 19.
643
You have been asked by the harbourmaster of Clifftop
to retrieve the cargo crane's missing cogwheel from the
seabed. Would you like to attend to this now (turn to
583), or is it too risky (turn to 82)?
644
The golden candlestick looks valuable, but ordinary.
You can add it to your equipment.
Examine the bookcase, if you haven’t already
(turn to 230)?
Head upstairs to help the climbing team
(turn to 92)?
645
You gaze out of the missing wall onto a terrific seascape.
This dungeon room peeks out of the cliffside, with the
ancient, ruined docks some fifty feet below. If you have
a ship docked in Mordain harbour, you can see it here.
It might be possible to climb down the cliff face and
reach the harbour, though it is far from a risk-free climb.
Climb down the cliffs to the harbour (turn to 188)?
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Examine the body on the rack (turn to 274)?
Leave the room and return to the crossroads
(turn to 566)?
646
You grip onto your teammate’s hand, heaving with
all your might. But it is as if a demon was pulling
at their legs. With a cry they are pulled from your
grasp and sucked into the earth, never to be seen again.
You stagger from the cave in horror, fearing the same
fate might befall the rest of you. Your chosen party
member is dead – cross off all their equipment from
your adventure sheet. Turn to 395.
647
Voices echo down the tunnel as you emerge onto the
balcony of a large chamber. You wave the Everchild
and her supporters down as you creep forwards to take
a look. Peering over the balcony railing you see a dozen
rough looking characters, armed with daggers, clubs and
other simple weapons. Around them are various chests
and crates, with the names of several different company
brands upon them. It is clear that you have stumbled
upon a thieves’ hideout, their swarthy faces lit by the
large central fire in the chamber.
Call out and approach them peacefully (turn to 187)?
Launch a surprise attack on the rogues (turn to 889)?
648
You stick to the Everchild like glue all evening. With so
much at stake the Everchild cannot sleep, and spends
the entire night in preparation, touring the troops, and
discussing plans. The assassination attempt is so subtle
you might have missed it. During a practical discussion
concerning which avenues to secure first in the attack on
Cursus city, a servant approaches with a flask of wine.
He is indecently close before you realise that you don’t
recognise his face. Acting on your gut instinct you shove
the fellow away. He immediately draws a knife and tries
to make for the queen.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Assassin 4 (4+) 4+ 7
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Note: If at the end of any round you fail to inflict even
a single point of damage on the Assassin, turn to 254.
If you win, turn to 95.
649
It won’t be easy to talk these brutes down. If your
selected character is Brash, turn to 697. Otherwise
you warn about the impending arrival of the guards.
You must use the Charisma skill of the character you
have chosen.
Talk down Tommul (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (5+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 815. If you fail, turn to 291.
650
The goblin kitchen slaves are dead. You make a
search through the room, but there is nothing here of
appreciable value. Shrugging, you make your way on.
Gain the code A61.
Leave the kitchen through the north door
(turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door
(turn to 736)?
651
With the ghouls defeated you begin a grizzly search
through the remains in the burial chamber. You find
125 silver coins and a strangely intact pair of soft boots
(Stealth +1). Gain the code A48.
You find a bronze tablet, set into the wall, upon
which a powerful spell has been inscribed.
Wisdom (Adventure)
Your mind awakens with ancient knowledge.
Cast this spell when you have failed a Lore check.
You gain 3 automatic successes for this check only.
Recharge: 75 silver
With nowhere else to go, you return to the crossroads.
Turn to 46.
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652
It costs 50 silver coins to repair one Health point on any
ship you have docked in Cursus harbour. You can repair
a ship up to its maximum starting Health. When you
have finished here, turn to 703.
653
You have returned to the old treasury room. It is filled
with empty boxes. If you missed something the first
time you looted it, the Everchild’s agents would have
taken the rest by now! Turn to 620.
654
If you have the code A56, turn to 561. If not, read on.
You peer through the door, to be presented with the
sight of two foul looking orcs playing at cards together in
a small room. A pile of silver pieces are scattered across
the table, no doubt for the wagers in the game. They are
quite taken with their game, but it would still be rather
difficult to sneak up on them in such a tiny room.
Attack the orcs (turn to 2)?
Try to sneak up on one of them (turn to 383)?
Leave them to their game and move on (turn to 350)?
655
You slit the wizard’s throat. He silently drops to the
ground, obligingly dead. Gain the code A95. Not wanting
to delay and end up captured, you slip away, back to the
command tent. Turn to 96.
656
The slave market of Lhasbreath contains many varied
peoples from across the valley, seized in raids by the
barbarian warriors that rule the town. Most will be
here only temporarily; the best slaves are sold on to the
richer cities of the valley for farm work, or to perish in
the terrible arena in Saltdad.
If you have less than four party members in your team
you may recruit some more from the slave market, either
another named character, or a character you generate
yourself using the Advanced Rules in the back of the
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book. You can never have a character of same name
appear twice in your party. If, for instance, Sar Jessica
Dayne has died at any time during your adventurers you
cannot have her again in the same party.
It costs 200 silver coins to buy another party member,
and they start with no equipment. Remember that a
party member without a weapon has their Fighting score
reduced by 1 point in combat.
When you are done here, turn to 775.
657
You are in a blazing equatorial desert, walking along the
cliffside that looks across the Azure Deep to the south.
You are midway, you think, between the city of Cursus
and the crumbling ruins of Mordain. The heat is truly
dreadful, and despite the cooling winds blowing across
the sea, there is not a drop to drink except what you have
brought with you.
Survive the Desert (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 4
On a success you manage to bear the heat. On a
failure each party member must lose 1 Health from the
dreadful effects of the sun.
Roll a die. On a 1 or 2, turn to 28. On a 3 or more
you are not harassed during your journey.
Where will you go now?
North, towards the Temple of the Unbroken
(turn to 535)?
East, towards the city of Cursus (turn to 340)?
West, towards the Mordain ruins (turn to 515)?
658
“Whipping is so dull!” moans Lothor. “Except when
done en masse!”
At a nod from the king you are grasped by the guards
and stripped. Soon King Lothor and his favourite lords
are striping your backs with the whip, to the jeers of his
court. Each party member must lose 3 points of Health.
Eventually evening comes and Lothor tires of his sport.
You are cast out of his court naked, to peals of laughter
from his servants. Any characters wearing armour must
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discard it, but the rest of your equipment is thrown after
you. Vowing revenge you slink away to the marketplace
to buy some new clothes.
Gain the code A34 and turn to 759.
659
If you have the code A91, turn to 621. If not, read on.
You quietly prowl the corridors until you come to the
open door of Unbraaki’s study. Except for the occasional
monkey, proudly strutting down the corridor in a tall
hat, there is no one about. You peek inside the room.
It is a treasure house of knowledge and spells, quills
and ink. You may take some calligraphy ink if you
wish. Additionally, you find books that contain all of the
common spells of the world. You can add any spell from
the Spell List for Starting Characters to your spellbooks
– but remember, you cannot know more than six spells at
a time. Additionally, you find a very special spell indeed:
Clinging Dread (Mass Combat)
Doubt and uncertainty fill the hearts of
the enemy soldiers. Reduce the Morale
score of an enemy unit by 1 point.
Recharge: 50 silver
You can only cast this spell during Mass Combat
(when entire armies clash). It has no effect on personal
combat.
Pleased with your findings you decide to quickly
move on. Gain the code A91.
To the library (turn to 459)?
To the basement (turn to 67)?
Or quietly leave the palace (turn to 265)?
660
Since the lid is so heavy, two of your party members
attempt to shift it. Almost as soon as you touch it
the coffin lid slides aside. Inside, its skin rotten with
putrefaction, is a zombie, so worm-eaten it is impossible
to tell its gender. It hisses as it rises, a hideous grey
tongue extending grotesquely from its mouth. All
around you the inanimate skeletons suddenly snap to
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attention, drawing the poles they were hung upon to
use as quarterstaffs. You are surrounded and must fight.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Zombie 7 (4+) 2+ 20
Skeletons 6 (5+) 4+ 12
If you win, turn to 341.
661
Almost casually you empty in the vial of poison (cross it
off your sheet) as if it were nothing more than another
herb or spice, before drifting away into the shadows.
The cooks are blissfully unaware of your modifications,
and soon begin to dish out the stew into hundreds of
wooden bowls. There is nothing more you can do here,
so you quietly slip away into the city.
The next morning the Bronzeguard compound is
closed, and only regular guards appear to be patrolling
the streets. The lack of enormous, armoured warriors
is immediately obvious, and rumours and petty crime
begin to sweep the city. There can be no doubt that the
Bronzeguard, if not completely destroyed, have been
dealt a dreadful blow.
Choose a party member and roll two dice. If the
result is higher than their Stealth score, raise that score
by 1 point.
Gain the code A8 and turn to 75.
662
You are in the magnificent ruins of Mordain harbour.
Four hundred years of tidal forces have not yet eroded
its stone dockyard, with the stone faces of Mordainian
kings, carved from the cliff face, peering out to sea.
Although the grand stairway to the top of the cliff
has long since collapsed, a great tunnel, carved to
resemble the mouth of some gluttonous god, leads
into the cliffside.
If you have the code A68, turn to 13. If not, read on.
Bobbing shabbily in dock is large wooden ship, built
of crudely hammered planks with sails made of animal
skins. The decorations and savage glyphs on the side can
mean only one thing. This is an orcish vessel. What
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has possessed those vile creatures to travel all the way
to the Valley of Bones? The ship is abandoned but will
require a crew. If you have a ship docked in Mordain
harbour you may transfer your crew to the orc hulk. It
has a large cargo bay, but little else to recommend its use
as a sailing ship. If you have the code A69, turn to 738.
Transfer your crew to the orc hulk
(only if you have a ship here, turn to 894)?
Board your ship
(only if you have a ship here, turn to 851)?
Enter the wide tunnel (turn to 593)?
663
You chat with your old partner in crime about your
many adventures. If you have the code A11, turn to 820.
Otherwise, after spending a splendid evening together,
you retire back to the city. Turn to 75.
664
You call out to the orc in the friendliest voice you can
summon. The orc does not so much as blink, utterly
transfixed by the book.
Throw a book at the orc (turn to 805)?
Sneak up on the orc (turn to 682)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
665
The foreign quarter is the place for merchants and
travellers who do not follow the meditative teachings
of the God King. It is noisier than the rest of Chalice,
and the inn itself buzzes with activity from the traders
and slaves who are tasked with shipping rice to the
other starving cities of the valley. The inn you have
found is typical of one in the foreign quarter, slightly
shabby, with a mix of all races from dour Clifftop folk
to the bone-clad barbarians of Lhasbreath.
For every 5 silver coins you spend, each party
member can recover 1 Health point. Spellcasters
can also spend silver here to recharge their spells,
purchasing components in the nearby marketplace and
going into meditation in the privacy of their rooms.
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A chatty merchant advises you to avoid the Salt
Plains, even if you are travelling on foot. “It is the
driest place in the valley and can suck the moisture
from your gums quicker than the noonday sun,” she
says. “It’s not even a shortcut... the Westroad is a faster
way to Clifftop. All you’ll find in the Salt Plains are
the bodies of the dead.”
When you are ready to leave, turn to 450.
666
A pair of Lhasbreath barbarians come riding over the
sands on dusty white horses. If you have the code A16,
turn to 130. If not, you are immediately accosted. You
can hand over half your silver coins to appease them
(cross them off your adventure sheet) and turn to 219 if
you do this. Otherwise the barbarians will try to take
your coins the old-fashioned way; through brute force!
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Barbarian 4 (4+) 3+ 9
2nd Barbarian 3 (4+) 3+ 8
If you win, you may loot 20 silver coins from them,
and then turn to 219.
667
There is no point is risking everyone on this dangerous
escapade. Choose a party member to attempt the rescue,
and then have them make the skill check below.
Rescue the Sailor (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (5+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 848. If you fail, turn to 612.
668
If you have the code A15, turn to 852. If not, read on.
As you are wandering the town, you hear screams
from a nearby building. Running to investigate, you can
see a band of the Iron King’s thugs, not Bronzeguard,
but regular soldiery, dragging a family from their home.
The malicious sergeant informs the elderly father that
his failure to pay his taxes means the entire family is to
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be sold into slavery. They struggle in their bonds and
are beaten and kicked for their impertinence.
Gain the code A15.
Walk away; the laws of this city are not for you
to interpret (turn to 75)?
Offer to pay the sergeant to release the family
(turn to 808)?
Damn the Iron King! Attack the soldiers!
(turn to 554).
669
With the orcs dead you move to loot the room and
examine their wargear. The leader has a mighty iron
greataxe (Fighting +2)* and is wearing a fine suit of
bone armour (Armour +2). Three iron shortswords
(Fighting +1) can be looted from the common warriors.
Searching the room you find an iron key and a warm
cloak (Survival +1). Oddly, there are only 10 silver
coins, not much for such a mighty leader.
Gain the code A64. Where will you go now?
Go through the west door (turn to 736)?
Go through the south door (turn to 566)?
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670
You can only watch in horror as the Iron King’s forces
break the power of the Everchild’s armies. You plead
with the queen to retreat with you, but she refuses to yield
even in the face of defeat. You stagger away, bloodied
from the field. Roll a die and reduce the Health of each
of your party members by that many points.
You f lee, turning from a distance to see the
Everchild’s command tent ransacked and burnt.
What became of the Everchild herself you cannot say,
but she is never seen in the Valley of Bones again.
You stagger away into the sands, dreams of freedom
evaporating from your mind like water in the desert.
The rest of the army likewise scatters to the four winds.
Cross off all units in the Luutanesh barracks, including
any that were not involved in the battle. Your men think
you are dead, and your soldiers have dispersed.
Delete the codes A6 and A7 and record the code A4 on
your adventure sheet.
Turn to 858.
671
The monkeys mob you, their hands reaching into your
pockets and packs, attempting to pull away items from
you. Each character must lose one item of equipment
(not armour – the monkeys aren’t that good at stealing
things!). In addition, you lose up to 170 silver coins.
If you do not have that much, just cross off all the silver
coins you have.
They eventually depart with their ill-gotten gains.
Cursing the thieving monkeys, you make your way
onwards. Turn to 740.
672
These people are going to get themselves killed if they
oppose the fanatical kensai. You beg the mourners to
let the matter drop before there is violence.
Persuade the crowd (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed, turn to 512. If you fail, turn to 843.
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673
As soon as you touch the handle of the front door a
great bolt of energy engulfs you. All members of the
door-opening team must lose 3 Health points and 1
point of Charisma – the lightning bolt has scarred your
faces. Staggering back from the door you retire, hoping
that the wall-climbing team may have better luck.
Turn to 728.
674
You rise early the next morning to the sounds of
cawing birds. You make good progress during the day
and arrive at the checkpoint by early evening. The
checkpoint is little more than a collection of empty
huts built by the previous expedition, but it keeps the
rain off your heads and the worst of the insects away.
The way onwards is treacherous, so you leave the mules
tethered here until your return.
“In the morning we’ll head south,” says Emlyn, poring
over her map. “We built a raft in the last expedition to
do just that, but my father came down with jungle fever
before we could use it. It should still be moored by the
riverbank. Alternatively, we could hack our way through
the jungle, but there are no trails and the going will be
hard. What do you suggest?”
Take the raft (turn to 105)?
Go through the jungle (turn to 501)?
675
Honnu nods as you hand over the silver idol (cross it
off your adventure sheet). He looks at it briefly, and
then tosses it to a nearby beggar in meditation. The
astonished old beggar thanks the monk and dashes off
to the marketplace to turn his donation into coins.
“Well, that’s the tedious part of your tests complete,”
shrugs Honnu. The whole matter has been rather an
anti-climax, but you seem to have passed. Turn to 530.
676
You stroll through a featureless terrain of grey.
The colour continues to fade from your companions.
Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
North (turn to 589)?
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West (turn to 692)?
South (turn to 324)?
East (turn to 273)?
677
You are quick and strong, and the bear cannot get a
grasp on you. You even manage to pinion its head for a
few moments before it shakes you away. The barbarians
above you roar with delight as you demonstrate your
mastery over the beast. Eventually the bear tires of
fighting you. It grumbles loudly and lollops into a corner
away from you, rolling onto its back. The barbarians
cheer and throw you down a rope to climb up.
The king slaps you on the back and congratulates
your skill. “You’ve fought hard to get my attention,” he
smiles, several teeth missing from his wide grin. “What
brings you to my city, foreigner?” Gain the code A82.
If you have the code A1 or A7, you can speak to the
king about political matters (turn to 826)?
Or ask for a reward for your feat of strength
(turn to 844)?
678
You wade into the still, cold water, holding your torch
aloft as you make your way down the slippery passageway.
Eventually the water level gets too high. To proceed, you
will have to dive into the water and swim down – but
who knows where the pitch-black tunnel will lead? If
you wish to swim, make the following skill check.
Swim down the tunnel (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 503. If you fail, turn to 825.
If you don’t want to risk it, you can wade back to the
Everchild and take the other tunnel (turn to 523).
679
You watch with mounting concern as dozens of small
boats round the corner of Viaan Island and make
their way directly towards you. They are war canoes,
filled with tribal Bando warriors. Your crew man the
ballistas (catapults are useless here against these small
boats) and prepare to repel boarders. Make a note of
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this reference number and then turn to 200 for the
rules on Naval Combat.
War Canoes – Fighting 3 Health 10
Note: Because you cannot use all your ship’s weapons
you must lower the Fighting value of your ship by 1
point for this battle.
If you win, turn to 774. If you fail, turn to 52.
680
The library of Chalice has a grand marble f loor,
decorated in unusual arcane patterns. Around the
walls, so high they are accessible only by ladders, are
numerous scrolls and even a few books. Whilst this
library cannot compete with the shelves in Animus
Mast, it is still an impressive store of knowledge.
If you have any spellcasters in your party, they notice
that the marble floor is a gigantic teleportation circle. If
you had the means you could use this circle to transport
your entire party to a different land. If you have the
Teleportation Circle spell and wish to use it, turn to 235.
If not, read on.
There are many subjects you could research here.
The Mordain ruins (turn to 577)?
The Reign of the Everchild (turn to 452)?
Animus Mast (turn to 705)?
Longport Bay (turn to 81)?
Politics of the Splintered Isles (turn to 794)?
Saint Elias (turn to 262)?
Or leave the library (turn to 450)?
681
You have entered the salt mines, a place of Stygian hell
where slaves work tirelessly under the lash to extract
glittering salt rock from the chamber walls. The air
itself is dry and salty, and seems to rob your mouth of
moisture with each breath. Your way is lit miserly by a
lamp you have borrowed from the overseer.
“The troglodyte infestation is on the twelfth,
thirteenth and fourteenth levels,” he advises. “Avoid
the lowest level, it’s uninhabitable.”
“Why shouldn’t I search the lowest level?” you ask.
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“It sounds like a breeding ground for troglodytes.”
The overseer grimaces. “Dragon trouble,” he says.
Which level of the mines will you explore?
The twelfth level (turn to 739)?
The thirteenth level (turn to 388)?
The fourteenth level (turn to 597)?
The lowest level (turn to 222)?
682
You carefully sneak up on the orc, being as quiet as
possible. You need not have tried so hard, the orc is
entirely engrossed in his reading. You stand directly in
front of him, and even prod him to get his attention.
He does not move a muscle.
Kill the orc whilst he is reading (turn to 38)?
Snatch the black book from the orc’s hands
(turn to 160)?
Close the door and go somewhere else (turn to 821)?
683
You attempt to clear your mind of all distractions and
exist in a state of blessed emptiness. You remember
your temple teachings when you were but a boy.
“The treasures of the mind outweigh any fortune of
silver,” you murmur.
You have relaxed completely. You can restore
1 Health point if you have taken any damage. Your
meditations have cleared your mind, but not given you
specific inspiration as to where to go. Deciding to leave
the matter to fate, you stroll towards the hill in front of
you and enter the first cave you come across. Turn to 24.
684
The Everchild asked you to poison the Bronzeguard in
their compound. If you would like to do this now, turn to
847. Otherwise, you'd better be on your way (turn to 75).
685
You have returned to the room with the magic circle.
It will require quicksilver in order to operate.
Pour some quicksilver into the circle
(only if you have some, turn to 26)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
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686
If you have the code A47, turn to 373. Otherwise, read on.
The tunnel opens into a humble tomb, with a single
stone sarcophagus in it. Above the sarcophagus is a silver
skull, human sized, mounted on a pedestal. You cannot
help but notice that the sarcophagus is open. You have an
uneasy sense about the place, and your survival instincts
are telling you to go back the way you came.
Enter the chamber (turn to 778)?
Go back to the crossroads (turn to 46)?
687
The sigils fade as you complete your counterspell... but
you have been tricked. The wards around the tent are
still active, and a magical flash blinds you. You stagger
back, light continuing to pour from the tent like a
beacon. Soon the army of Cursus has captured the
assassination team. What happens to them now is up
to you. If you capture the city of Cursus you can free
them from prison. If your army is defeated, the party
members will be executed. Either way, the captured
party members can take no further part in the battle
until rescued. Turn to 96.
688
Perhaps the miners and sorcerers of old left something
valuable in their wake? You begin to explore the hillsides
for something of interest.
Explore the Granite Hills (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 751. If you fail, your stumbling
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around the hills causes a small landslide. Each Party
Member must lose 2 Health. Turn to 426.
689
There are innumerable cracks in the earth, small gullies
in a broken land baked hard by the relentless sun. You
wander a number of places, unsure of what you are
looking for. If you have the Shadow Door spell and wish
to cast it, turn to 720. Otherwise you wander the area
for days but discover nothing of interest. Turn to 115.
690
A ballista shot holes the pinnace below the waterline,
and with a sudden jerk it begins its descent to the bottom
of the sea. The pirate crew jump overboard, pleading
for rescue. If you have space in your cargo hold you
may take the pirates as one unit of Slaves, if you wish.
Alternatively, you can let the knaves sink to the bottom
of the ocean. Once you have decided it is time to sail
on, either north (turn to 82), east (turn to 814), or west
towards the Savage Lands (turn to The Savage Lands 75).
691
Emerging from the swimming haze ahead comes one
of the most curious constructions in all the world.
A long, unbroken wall of reflective black stone stretches
for miles in an east-west direction. Beyond the wall lies
the hard-stone Granite Hills – and yet it is a trivial matter
to simply walk around the side of the wall to reach them.
What the wall guards, or why it was built, is a mystery,
but many who have walked along it have not returned.
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Walk along the length of the Blackwall (turn to 315)?
Go northeast, into the desert (turn to 858)?
Go around the wall to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
Go west to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
Go northwest, and join the Westroad (turn to 511)?
692
You approach what looks like a building, but as you
get closer you realise it is just a web of shadows cast
from a lifeless tree. Your companions appear almost
transparent. Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
North (turn to 273)?
West (turn to 886)?
South (turn to 537)?
East (turn to 589)?
693
“Morning,” growls the foul ogre, to your greeting.
“What are you doing down here, then?”
“Just looking around,” you say airily. “How about you?”
“Eating,” shrugs the ogre between mouthfuls.
“I’m supposed to be on guard, but I can’t be bothered
to do that.”
“A fine work ethic,” you nod. “Do the orcs employ
you?”
“Yeah, but the pay is rubbish,” he grumbles.
“So today’s your lucky day. Don’t let the door hit your
bum on your way out.”
Ask what the orcs are doing here (turn to 776)?
Try to convince the ogre to change sides (turn to 576)?
Kill the ogre (turn to 117)?
Leave the ogre in peace (turn to 310)?
694
Nomad raiders come howling out of the Withered
Steppes, brandishing their bright steel scimitars and
thundering towards you on their horses. Around you
the merchant caravans halt, their guards drawing bows
and swords to make a desperate defence. If you have the
code A37, turn to 764. If not, you can either look to
your own defences, turn to 901, or attempt to organise
the defence of the caravans, turn to 39.
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695
With the curse broken, the black book lies on the floor,
its back pages open. You notice that a spell has been
inked there. It is the Unfailing Strike spell. Any of
your spellcasters can add this spell to their spellbooks
if they wish, but remember that you cannot have more
than six spells in a single spellbook at any given time.
Unfailing Strike (Combat)
A pillar of energy sizzles into a single foe.
Choose an opponent to lose 3 Health.
Recharge: 50 silver
When you are finished here, you can return to the room
outside by turning to 821.
696
If you have the code A55 turn to 225. If not, read on.
You stroll along the temple districts, expecting to find
only peace and tranquillity. To your surprise you hear
sounds of angry shouting. Moving to investigate you
can see a crowd of mourners bearing a woven casket.
They are arguing with a group of kensai, the sword
saint warriors of the God King, and protectors of the
peace in Chalice.
From what you can gather, the mourners want to
process the body past the temple towers, as the dead
man was a great architect who maintained and repaired
many of Chalice’s mightiest structures. However, the
kensai are firmly against this, claiming it is a violation of
holy law to have more than one temple perform a funeral
celebration. As far as they are concerned the procession
violates this law, as the man has already received his
funeral rites from the monks of the lower temples.
Gain the code A55. What do you do?
Intercede on the mourners behalf (turn to 730)?
Intercede on the kensai’s behalf (turn to 672)?
Decline to get involved in such a delicate matter
(turn to 450)?
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697
You shake your head and agree with the slaves that your
companions are uncultured brutes who do not understand
the meaning of respect. You claim to be their well-beaten
servant, bitter about your long service to them.
“The worst part about my companions is that they
are all fully trained assassins from the House of Silence
in Drakehallow,” you say sadly. “They have bitter and
vengeful spirits. Indeed, those that slight them die in
the most dreadful ways.”
Tommul goes pale, and blathers that his threat to
beat you was merely a poor jest. It is difficult to conceal
your smirk as he slinks away.
Turn to 157.
698
Dashing into the narrow alleyways around a temple, you
manage to pull some drying black priest's robes from a
washing line. Strolling nonchalantly into the city streets
the guards rush right past you, failing to penetrate your
disguise. Exhaling with relief you gaze about the city,
wondering what you should do now you are penniless.
Turn to 340.
699
Honnu of Chalice asked Akihiro to search for a silver
idol in the Caves of Uranu. However, he has been
instructed to search for the idol alone. If Akihiro wants
to undertake this quest now, turn to 154. If you would
rather stay together for the moment, turn back to 493
and read on.
700
You bend to help the injured Milagros, who tells you
not to worry. “I’ve had much worse, but you are gracious
to help,” she says, wincing as she smiles. “Perhaps
you would walk me to the kitchens? I fear my hands
tremble too much to carry the soup.”
Assisting Milagros, you follow her down the poorly
lit tunnel towards the kitchen. “You are brave warriors,
and you have kind hearts,” she says. “It is not right that
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you suffer and stultify here. There is... a plan, to abruptly
shorten our sentence. If you would be free, follow me.”
Milagros makes a sudden turn, down a narrow
tunnel that plunges into darkness.
Follow her (turn to 379)?
Avoid trouble and return to your cells (turn to 223)?
701
As you wander the jungle you overhear a particularly
mournful song coming through the trees. You come
upon the sight of a crier bird in some distress. It has
fallen into a small trap, a steel cage which has been
hung up amongst the branches, no doubt left by some
impoverished logger to earn a few extra coins. The poor
bird warbles pitifully.
Take the bird with you (turn to 156)?
Free the bird from the cage (turn to 103)?
Leave the bird for the logger (turn to 618)?
702
With a mixture of threats and promises you keep the
workers digging. Finally, after weeks more effort, and
plenty of supernatural terrors, the workers break into an
antique chamber. Fear seems to almost radiate from the
dreadful hall, and only one worker is brave enough to
accompany you inside.
In the shrouded chamber you come upon a plinth, on
which you find two madshards. You eagerly scoop them
up, but as you turn you realise that something is wrong.
The worker who accompanied you inside has changed.
His peasant garb has become tight-fitting black robes,
and in his hand he holds a blade composed of pure light.
“I am Fastilon of the Silence,” he declares. “You
have troubled the dark one long enough. This place
will be a fitting tomb for you.”
“He shall never rise!” you swear, drawing your weapons.
Fastilon murmurs, and soon his form splits into six
identical copies, which swirl about, constantly changing
positions. You must defeat this master assassin:
Opponent Attack Def Health
Fastilon 8 (2+)* 6+ 40
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Notes: The first person to damage Fastilon in a combat
round is stunned by a magical bolt. That party member
cannot attack in the next combat round. If Fastilon
takes no damage in a combat round he will cast a spell
instead of attacking (see his spells below). If Fastilon
has been damaged, he will make two attacks in his turn.
You must assign the damage of the second attack to a
different character from the first.
Fastilon casts spells in the following order:
1st) Fastilon casts Rune of Unmaking.
One party member takes 6 points of damage.
2nd) Fastilon casts Thunderbolt.
Inflict 5 points of damage on two party members.
3rd) Fastilon casts Healing Word.
Fastilon recovers up to 8 Health points.
After casting all his spells, Fastilon will fight as normal,
with two attacks as mentioned above.
If you win, turn to 334.
703
The journey to the harbour from the city is a fraught one,
the thin path barely wide enough for a single person.
Sometimes you have to give way to traffic coming up
the trail on creaky wooden platforms that flex and
bend under your weight. The harbour itself is a series
of wooden piers hammered into the sides of the cliff face,
barnacle-encrusted beams peeping from the crashing
waves. The ships must be moored tight, or risk smashing
into the harbourside.
Put to sea aboard your ship (if you have one here),
turn to 82.
Get your ship repaired (if you have one here),
turn to 652.
Buy or sell a ship, turn to 756.
Organise a cargo delivery, turn to 855.
Visit a local tavern, turn to 505.
Return to the city centre, turn to 19.
704
“A trade, for bringing me the weave,” announces the
shaman, brightly. “I brew potions for the tribe. Choose
one, and it shall be yours.” The shaman offers you one
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of two potions. The first is a healing potion (restore 5
Health), which you can drink at any time, including
during combat. The second is a potion of fluency (3
Charisma successes), which you can drink during a
Charisma skill check to automatically gain 3 extra
successes. You can only choose one potion.
You also ask for more information about the ‘man
with hatred in his heart’ that the shaman spoke to you
about before. He looks blankly at you, and then laughs.
“No doubt a piece of prophesy from my visions. Pay it
no mind. My dreams are as insubstantial as air. But I
do have one piece of advice for you. When the queen
comes to take the bishop, bring gold to take the knights.”
“Another one of your visions?” you ask dryly.
The shaman shrugs. “Take it or leave it,” he says
philosophically.
Thanking him for his time, you return to your ship
and weigh anchor. Turn to 144.
705
Animus Mast is the name of both a college of magic,
and a literal magical tower in Drakehallow. It was built
as part of the magical revival movement in that country
some two hundred and fifty summers ago. It has a long
running rivalry with Cassery Tower, another magical
institution located only a few miles away. Animus Mast
is an elitist organisation, accepting only proven mages
into its fold. It is expensive to attend but is probably
the superior college in terms of the learning facilities
available. According to these scrolls, the most recent
piece of research there is the rediscovery of golem
construction. Golems are magical servants of stone and
iron who built many of the monuments of the ancient
world. Of course, these scrolls are forty summers old,
so who knows what the wizards of Animus Mast are
working on now! Turn to 680.
706
“I don’t recognise you,” snarls the guard on duty,
grabbing you tightly as you attempt to sneak by. Your
cover is blown! You must slay the guard quickly before
reinforcements arrive!
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Opponent Attack Def Health
Bronzeguard 8 (4+) 5+ 12
If you kill the Bronzeguard before the end of the second
round you manage to escape, turn to 75. Otherwise
you are still fighting when a horde of guardsmen burst
through the doors. You are arrested on charges of
conspiracy, turn to 55.
707
The slaves give a mighty cheer as the last orc falls dead.
They quickly take up the orcs' weapons, though you may
seize the chain armour (Armour +2) from the orc leader,
if you wish.
The slaves heap glory upon you. Choose a party
member and raise their Charisma by 1 point. Also, gain
the code A69.
You ask the slaves what the orcs were digging for, but
they can tell you little. The orcs would not reveal the
object of their search, but they seemed frantic to find it,
whatever it was. It is certainly unusual for orcs to travel
so far, with so many supplies, and with such stealth into
an enemy nation. You wonder what to make of it all.
The slaves thank you again, and let you know that
they intend to find their own way out of the dungeon
and to find a new life for themselves. You wish them
luck, and then turn your attention back to the cavern.
Turn to 371.
708
If you have the code A41, turn to 827. If not, read on.
You step cautiously through a crooked black stone
archway and into a wide pillared chamber. You are just
taking your bearings when you hear the slam of rusted
metal. Spinning around you can see that you have been
cut off from the exit by a large portcullis. Worse, you
can hear a savage hissing from all around the temple
chamber. Drawing your weapons, you are startled to
see a number of hideous snakemen, serpentine creatures
with the arms of men and the bodies of giant cobras.
There is no escape, you must fight!
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Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Snakeman 5 (4+) 3+ 8
2nd Snakeman 4 (4+) 3+ 8
3rd Snakeman 3 (4+) 3+ 7
4th Snakeman 3 (4+) 3+ 5
Note: If you have a hygliph flower, the snakemen
are put off by its pungent odour and require a 5+ on their
attack rolls to inflict damage during this battle.
If you win, turn to 72.
709
The strength of your convictions is obvious, and you
can see the firmness of the sister falter as you speak of
the great hopes that the Everchild is inspiring in the
downtrodden masses of Saltdad.
“Perhaps I was too hasty,” she concedes. “It seems
clear that this is something the God King should know
about. Come with me, please.”
Turn to 638.
710
You have arrived at the ruined palace of Unbraaki. It is
a charcoal wreck, thick with ash and forgotten sorcery.
The soldiers that used to parade up and down its now
weed-filled gardens have long departed. Searching
through the rubble you locate a set of stone steps leading
down into a dimly lit gloom.
Go down into the basement (turn to 67)?
Go north, towards Clifftop (turn to 725)?
Go west, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
Go southeast, to Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
Head south, into the jungle (turn to 370)?
711
It is time to leave the Salt Plains.
Go southwest, toward Clifftop (turn to 12)?
Go southeast, towards Saltdad (turn to 511)?
712
It is difficult to interpret what is really going on in the
mural. Shrugging, you make your way further upwards.
Turn to 77.
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713
The priest is delighted to be surrounded by such devout
followers of the faith. In a grand ceremony in front of his
other slaves he publicly releases you. In a warm gesture
he even offers you 50 silver coins to help you get started
in your new lives. Grovelling appropriately, you depart
for the city centre. Turn to 340.
714
You believe you have pieced together the mystery of this
place. “You are a priest of Cursus, then? The god of
judgement?”
“I am!” he hisses. “And I was high priest of all your
kind once. When the demon lord came, we slithered
from our underground dwellings from the cracks in the
earth he smote with his sword. We took pity on you,
took you as our slaves from your ruined cities. Gave you a
home and pious work to perform, building temples in the
name of Cursus. So cunning you were! Joined us in the
worship of Cursus, your voices singing with ours... and
then betrayal! You stole our god for your own! Escaped
your chains and built your own temples without us. Your
monuments were so magnificent that Cursus abandoned
us for your kind.”
“So Cursus was originally... a serpent god?” you ask
unsurely.
The priest seems angry. “How can you doubt it?” he
spits. “Here! Look! The scrolls of Cursus, the original
documents of our faith. Take them back to the foul priests
in your monument-cluttered land! No human hand wrote
this! This is the work of serpents...the true folk!”
He thrusts the scrolls of Cursus into your hands. You
gaze at them in wonder. If these documents were ever
presented to the followers of Cursus it could cause untold
damage to the faithful. Cursites have always been an
intolerant folk. What would they make of the revelation
that their faith was serpent-born?
The snakeman priest has slithered away, muttering
dark words of sorcery. “All is lost! My kin... too few in
number to rebuild. The temple must not fall into human
hands!” Suddenly cracks begin forming in the walls, and
a dreadful rumbling can be felt through the temple.
You have to get out of here! Turn to 881.
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715
“We’ve met, haven’t we, Emlyn?” you ask unsurely.
“Eleven years ago, at Strongstone,” she confirms.
“For the birth of my brother... my legitimate brother,
Jeffery Ross. We were sat together at the low table with
Montague Pass-Bailey. All the high lords in the county
were there that night. I remember Count Spenser patting
me on the head for bringing him a cup of mead, and
being spat on and cuffed by your father for accidentally
brushing past him.”
“Sorry about that…” you say guiltily.
“Why? You didn’t do it,” says Emlyn flatly.
“I think I’m always apologising for him,” you add
sheepishly. “He’s... very traditional, I suppose.”
“It must have been tough growing up with Baron
Baldwin Dayne as your father,” she sympathises.
“I didn’t grow up with him... I barely saw him,” you
mutter. “Fourteen years I lived in Fosterly Castle. I spoke
with him three times. He was ashamed of me. I don’t
know what it was about me that was so different from
other bastard-born. Your father loves you and educated
you as a scholar. Montague now serves his father as a
spymaster. I scrubbed the castle floors and looked after
the horses. I was treated like a peasant... and he called
me such dreadful names, and never my own.”
“Well, you’re free of him now,” says Emlyn.
You laugh. “You’re never free of your father.. not really.”
Emlyn pauses, and then searches her bag for a pair of
cups in which she pours a little Almskirk wine. “Let’s
do the old toast,” she says, passing you a cup and raising
hers. “To the bastards of Strongstone!”
“To the bastards of Strongstone,” you smile, downing
wine as bitter as your memories.
Gain the code A84 and turn to 674.
716
You steer your ship around Viaan Island until you come
to the harbour of the Bando. The large village is a vista
of brightly painted stick huts and boldly carved statues
set against the wall of trees that is the Viaan Jungle.
Tribes-folk swarm the edges of the harbour, pointing
and chattering as your ship moors up. Immediately,
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blue and red painted tribesmen swarm up onto the
deck, some armed, others merely curious. You get the
impression that though they have certainly had visitors
before, they are still making up their minds about you.
If you speak the language of the Bando, turn to
206. If not, you must attempt to convince them of your
peaceful intentions.
Reassure the Bando (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you are successful turn to 339. If you fail, turn to 52.
717
This plain looking room is empty. There is a door in the
north and south walls.
Cast the shadow door spell (turn to 351)?
Go north (turn to 366)?
Go south (turn to 494)?
718
You spot the gang of slaves led by Tommul, who fought
over the food supply in the dungeons. He seems happy
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to again join forces with you in order to increase his
chances of survival. With a group of eight fighters you
easily dominate the rest of the battle, ganging up and
overwhelming any brave warriors that get in your way.
Turn to 71.
719
If you have the code A72, turn to 180. If not, read on.
The door opens into a long corridor which ends in an
intimidating barricade. Blocks of stone, reinforced on
the far side with heavy wooden beams, block the other
side of the corridor. The barricade looks formidably
strong.
Try and break the barricade (turn to 47)?
Return to the room you just came from (turn to 821)?
720
If you have the code A39, turn to 167. If not, read on.
The hairs on the back of your neck prick up.
You sense a weakening in the fabric of the world in this
place. Tracing mystic symbols in the air, you see a patch
of rock to your left fade away, revealing a small chamber
containing funeral urns. A frail looking casket rests in
the corner of the chamber, seeming to shudder in the
faint breeze outside.
Enter the tomb (turn to 862)?
Or quickly leave (turn to 115)?
721
If you have the code A68, turn to 813. If not, read on.
Sailing around the bend comes a frightful looking
vessel, so badly made you fear for the sailors who occupy
it. As it comes closer, for indeed it seems to be sailing
directly towards you, you are astounded at what you see.
It is an orcish vessel, the crude decorations across its hull
and sails indicating it can be nothing else. Orcs are not
native to the valley, their home hundreds of miles across
the Azure Deep, in the Savage lands. What in the world
are they doing all the way out here?
There is no time for questions. You order your crew
to ready the catapults and ballista. Make a note of this
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reference number and then turn to 200 for the rules on 725
Naval Combat. You are wandering the desert, somewhat south of
the dilapidated town of Clifftop. The searing heat
Ork Hulk – Fighting 3 Health 5 is quite unbearable, and you struggle to ration your
If you win, turn to 796. water carefully.
Manage your water (Team check)
722 Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
You are leaving the salt mines. Successes Required: 4
The only way to go is in a southerly direction. If you succeed, you manage to conserve water by
Southwest, towards Saltdad (turn to 177)? travelling mostly at night and sheltering from the worst
Southeast, towards Luutanesh (turn to 614)? of the sun. If you fail, each party member loses 1 Health
from heatstroke. Which direction will you head in?
723 South, to the palace of Unbraaki (turn to 890)?
If you have the code A64, turn to 325. East, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
If you have the code A63, turn to 114. Northeast to the great Westroad (turn to 12)?
If you have the code A61, turn to 885. Northwest to Clifftop (turn to 19)?
Otherwise, read on.
You open the door to a gathering of large orc warriors, 726
who turn to look at you sharply as you enter. The leader, Sar Jessica turns to face Tasha, uncertainty in her eyes.
a giant of an orc, gives a drooling snarl and commands If there are any other women in the party (such as her
his warriors to attack. sister, Amelia) she clears her throat and suggests it is
time to move on, turn to 51. If not, read on.
Opponent Attack Def Health The sound of the men having a discussion beyond
Orc Leader 7 (4+) 4+ 14 the reed bank provides the privacy she needs. Sar
1st Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 8 Jessica grasps Tasha’s face and kisses her, as if releasing
2nd Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 9 a long-withheld desire. Tasha kisses her back, pleased
3rd Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 11 to have secured the affections of the proud knight. The
If you win, turn to 669. men, in their loud nattering, are none-the-wiser. Note
in Tasha’s notes box that she has gained another heart
724 for Sar Jessica. Sar Jessica also gains another heart for
The thief turns his head at the sudden noise. As quick Tasha.
as a flash he dashes forwards, long dagger in hand, to The sound of the others getting out of the water
cut the rope. You need to get through the window and breaks the moment and they hastily separate. Once
stop him! Have the party member at the top of the rope everyone has dried themselves, you continue on your
make the following skill check. way. Turn to 51.
Tackle the thief (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+) 727
Successes Required: 4 “Forgive me, holy ones,” you beg. “But I found these
If you succeed, turn to 332. If you fail, turn to 528. sacred scrolls of Cursus in a long-abandoned ruin.
I knew I had to bring them to you.”
The High Zealot raises his eyebrows and takes the

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scrolls of Cursus (cross them off your adventure sheet).
He scans over the sheets. “They are written in the
old hand! They are original works - not translations!
Praise be!”
“Praise be!” chant the other zealots, abasing
themselves before the scrolls.
As the High Zealot reads his face contorts in
confusion... and then horror. “No! It cannot be!” he
cries. “Cursus? A serpent god? A foul beast deity, with
no more right to occupy heaven than a dog? We are
deceived, brothers! Our faith is little more than a tool
of spiritual slavery!”
“No!” cries another. “These are lies!”
“But they are written in the old hand, it cannot be
lies!” insists the High Zealot.
You discreetly leave the chamber as you hear the
sounds of swords being drawn in anger. You have been
forgotten, and there is much ‘religious dialogue’ to take
place in your absence. Perhaps this is the beginning of
the end of the Cursus religion, perhaps not. Either way,
the zealots of Cursus will destroy each other. Gain the
code A40. Now turn to 574.
728
Brekken has brought long grappling hooks which help
you clamber up the walls with ease. However you
soon hit a snag. The windows are proving difficult to
open, with Brekken struggling to get a purchase on
them. “If only it was an exterior lock,” he mumbles.
“I could get it open in a trice.”
You will have to wrench the window open with
raw strength. Choose a party member from the wall-
climbing team to do this and make the following skill
check.
Force open window (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 3
Note: If you have a prybar, you can gain a success on
a 4+ rather than a 5+.
If you succeed, turn to 305.
If you fail, turn to 443.
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729
You have returned to the room of traps, the deadly blades
still dripping with blood. Having already looted the
room you have no intention of ever returning. You go
back to the crossroads (turn to 310).
730
You side with the mourners and attempt to persuade the
kensai to let the matter drop. The kensai will only be
persuaded by strong theological arguments.
Convince the kensai (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 6
Note: If Akihiro is in the party, you only need 5
successes, not 6.
If you succeed, turn to 195. If you fail, turn to 843.
731
You spy a body in the distance, little more than a pile
of bones. Approaching you can see it is the remains of
a Lhasbreath warrior, his grim bone armour glistening
in the waterless waste. The poor devil has no use for his
things now. You can take his bone armour (Armour
+2), his iron shortsword (Fighting +1) and 30 silver
coins. Lamenting that he died so close to water, you
look to leave the savage wasteland.
Gain the code A18 and turn to 711.
732
You wait for another monkey to pass and cast your spell,
the surprised looking ape gazing at you in wonder as
you address it in its own tongue.
“My friend, can you help us through the window?”
you ask.
“Why do you want to come in?” asks the monkey,
scratching its behind.
Animals are honest creatures, and it is impossible to
lie in their own language. “We want to rob Unbraaki’s
palace,” you say, appalled at your own frankness.
The monkey laughs. “Sounds like fun!” he chitters
back. “Hang on a moment.”
The monkey sits upon the window ledge, and, to
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your amazement, scratches away the runes without
activating their curse.
“How did you…?” you ask.
“We’re Unbraaki’s apprentices,” laughs the monkey.
“We are all sorcerers here! Still, Unbraaki can be mean
sometimes, so I don’t mind if you rob him. Have a good
evening!”
The monkey scampers away, and you lose no time
scrambling through the window into the attic.
Turn to 210.
733
It is several days before you catch sight of the fearsome
golem, but eventually the iron body of Malronac comes
clanking out of the palace doors, its glittering steel
greatsword gripped openly in hand. Malronac moves
swiftly through the city streets, and you follow at speed,
eager to put as much distance between the city guards
and him as possible.
Eventually the Deathengine stops outside the house of
a beloved healer. He kicks in the door, loudly announcing
his arrival. “Garrick of Luutanesh! I am charged by the
king to execute you under suspicion of conspiracy!”
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This is your moment. You follow Malronac into
the house, just as he is gripping the throat of a helpless
looking old man.
“Drop him, you metal cur!” you snarl, drawing your
weapons. Malronac raises a single metallic eyebrow,
casting the old man into the corner. He grips his
sword, eyes flashing with power.
“More traitors to execute!” he growls. “You merely
save me time, fools!”
Opponent Attack Def Health
Malronac the Deathengine 6 (3+) 4+ 30
Note: Malronac will attack twice each round. You must
assign the damage of the second attack to a different
character from the first.
You cannot flee from Malronac, he will chase you
until the end of the world. If you win, turn to 777.
734
You have slain the orcs, their blood weeping into the
ancient flagstones. You can take up to five crude blades
(Fighting +0) if you need them. Turning your attention
to the table you examine the artefacts that the orcs seem
to have dug up from the earth. Is this what the orc
expedition is about? Simple treasure hunting?
Some of the artefacts are plain bits of pottery with
no real value, but you do find a handsome brooch
(Charisma +1) and several other pieces of jewellery you
can sell for 350 silver coins. Add this money to your
adventure sheet now. Gain the code A74.
There are two exits from the chamber.
Go through the north door (turn to 23)?
Go through the east door (turn to 755)?
735
Akihiro somersaults over an intervening foe, landing
in front of Sar Jessica just as the axe blade falls. Clang!
With one swift move he knocks aside the axe blade,
sweeping his sword across the barbarian’s throat in a
single motion. The dumbstruck barbarian stumbles
back, blood pouring from his neck, before collapsing
in a heap.
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Sar Jessica, astonished at this peerless swordplay,
gapes wordlessly.
“Come, Sar Jessica,” says Akihiro softly. “It is too
soon to die.”
Taking his hand, Sar Jessica rejoins the fight – but
she will not forget this moment. Note in Jessica’s notes
box that she has gained a heart for Akihiro. Akihiro
also gains a heart for Sar Jessica.
Now turn to 753.
736
You are in a long corridor, that runs north-south.
A heavy looking door is in the west wall bearing a large
lock. In the east wall is a more ordinary looking door.
To the north is a door from which pleasant food smells
waft. You think you see a crossroads to the south.
Unlock the west door
(only if you have an iron key, turn to 306)?
Go through the east door (turn to 723)?
Go through the north door (turn to 551)?
Go south to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
737
You broach the subject of the queen, and her
requirement for more soldiers to prosecute her war
against the patriarch of Cursus. He laughs as you extol
her virtues as a ruler. “You do not have to tell me what
she is like, why, she is my own daughter,” he laughs.
“You are the Everchild’s father?” you gasp.
“I am Milagros’s father,” he chides. “This tale about
her being the eternal queen is just so much nonsense.
The girl was too easily led by her aunt, who was a
fabulous storyteller, but didn’t have an ounce of wit
about her.”
“But surely her magical powers are enough to
convince…” you begin.
“She can cast a spell or two, to be sure, but no more
than she has learnt from the hedge wizards of her own
tribe,” he smiles indulgently. “The Everchild of legend
could raise mountains and turn seas to fire. Have you
ever seen Milagros do that?”
You are silent, suddenly filled with doubt.
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“Mark my words, many in the valley will meet their
deaths before my child is done with her ambitions, and
you’ll not see a whit of change for the better,” he warns.
You rise, now uncertain whether you have backed
the right monarch, but the nomad chief calls you back.
“She is still family,” he shrugs. “Tell her she shall have
my finest horsemen, but bid her remember where she
comes from. It is not out of the pages of a story book,
that is for certain.”
Add these soldiers to the Saltdad Barracks on your
adventure sheet:
Nomad Horsemen – Strength 4, Morale 3
Gain the code A37 and turn to 473.
738
The slaves you rescued from the dungeons of Mordain
are here. They have already boarded the ship and made
it seaworthy. They urge you to become their new captain
and lead them to fame and riches. Gain the code A68.
Agree to their request and set sail (turn to 112)?
Decline, gifting them the ship and
wishing them luck (turn to 800)?
739
The mine lift comes shuddering to a halt as you emerge
onto the twelfth level of the mines. If you have the
code A24 turn to 817.
It does not take long to find trouble. A horde of
fleeing miners barge past you, pursued tightly by a gang
of three scaly troglodytes. Trapped between the fleeing
miners and the aggressive troglodytes you have little
option but to fight.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 4
2nd Troglodyte 3 (3+) 4+ 3
3rd Troglodyte 2 (3+) 4+ 3
If you win, you take up to three troglodyte heads from
the unlucky beasts. Gain the code A24 and turn to 135.
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740
Night falls and you make camp in a clearing under
the stars. Emlyn Pass-Ross tends to her scratches and
wounds by firelight as you begin cooking something
tasty from the ration bags. If Amelia Pass-Dayne is in
the party, turn to 715. If not, read on.
“So, what made you want to take up the life of an
explorer?” you ask idly.
She shrugs. “I suppose for the opportunity,” she says,
the fire reflecting in her eyes. “I am bastard-born, so
there is nothing to inherit at home. Fortunately, we
Ross’s have a strong adventurous streak in us, so when
my father was asked to lead this expedition he was happy
to bring me along.”
“You seem close to your father,” you say. “Does he
acknowledge you in court?”
“A bit,” she smiles. “As much as can be expected.
He can show more affection out here in the barbarian
lands. But when I go home it will be much as is ever
was, I suppose. As long as I don’t embarrass the baroness
I am welcome in Strongstone. That’s better than most
illegitimate children get.”
It is late. Wishing Emlyn a good evening you settle
down to sleep. Turn to 674.
741
Your mast is split, and many of your crew are dead.
The pirates swarm your vessel, cutlasses to your throats.
You have been captured and your future looks bleak.
You are stripped of all the equipment and money you
are carrying, and brutally scourged and abused by the
pirates. Roll a die. Each party member loses that many
Health points.
The pirates sail up the coast to Clifftop, where you
are sold publicly at the slave market. Roll a die to
determine your fate:
1-2: You are sold to the Saltdad Arena, turn to 631.
3-4: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop, turn to 866.
5-6: You are sold to the priests of Cursus, turn to 531.
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742
Fighting a bear without weapons is a recipe for disaster.
The bear mauls you dreadfully before the barbarians
mercifully throw down a rope for your rescue.
Your chosen party member loses 5 Health points.
If the party member dies, the king will allow you to take
equipment from their body. King Scarrenden and his
chosen warriors soon lose interest in you, and you skulk
away to lick your wounds. Turn to 775.
743
Che Long steps forward, giving his seat to the Everchild.
“The arena is ancient and was once much bigger.
There are vaults and tunnels that lead deep into the earth.
We have, in secret, excavated one such tunnel.
We cannot be sure that it leads to the surface, but we are
willing to chance it.”
“Why have you not gone already?” you ask.
“We have no weapons, and there are... creatures down
there in the dark,” mutters Che Long. “We were driven
back in our last venture. It is too dangerous to proceed
unarmed. Unfortunately, the guards keep the weapons
very well secured. They are not keen on allowing slave
gladiators unfettered access to arms.”
“How can we help?” you ask.
“We need to get the weapons out of the gatehouses
and into our hands,” says Che Long. “To do that we
will need stealth and a good distraction.”
Volunteer to get the weapons (turn to 191)?
Back out of this risky escape plan (turn to 223)?
Tell the guards of the Everchild’s plans (turn to 106)?
744
The sister is not worldly and has not heard the rumours
of the Everchild’s resurrection. Fortunately, one of her
kensai is more knowledgeable of current affairs, and
takes you aside.
“I have seen the young girl you speak of,” he
confides. “I too believe she is the Everchild of legend.
You will never persuade sister Emiko to let you see the
God King. But you may enter if you challenge one of
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the God King’s champions to a duel. I would be willing 747

to duel one of you. The battle must be to the death, You make your way down the long stairway for quite
and I must fight with all my skill if I am to keep my some time. You must have descended at least fifty feet
oath to the God King.” into the earth. Eventually the stairs terminate at another
It seems you have little choice. Select one of your tunnel. Turn to 23.
party members to duel the kensai. Only that party
member may be involved in this battle. 748
You wonder how many more snakemen can fit into this
Opponent Attack Def Health
temple! In the devastation you find plenty of religious
Kensai 6 (4+) 4+ 9
silverwork worth 250 silver coins. A handsome brooch
If you win, turn to 418. If you lose, turn to 502.
(Charisma +1) lies amongst the chalices and statuettes
you loot. There is a way onwards, your torchlight
745
reflecting some bronze plating ahead. Intrigued you
The rope is tied. Now the rest of the party must try to make your way down the passageway. Turn to 20.
haul it aboard whilst it is guided into place by the diver.
Your diver cannot help in the following skill check. 749
Haul up the cogwheel (Team check)
If you have Skullcracker in your party, turn to 269. If
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
you have the code A76, turn to 165. If not, read on.
Successes Required: 3
As you round the corner of the corridor you come face
If you succeed, turn to 352.
to face with a hideous female ogre. She hefts her club
If you fail, turn to 807.
to attack. Unknown to you, the ogre’s mate is in a room
not far away. At the end of the second round of combat
746
he will join the attack.
If you have some calligraphy ink, turn to 330.
If not, read on. Opponent Attack Def Health
“The God King wishes to see my handwriting?” Daisy 9 (4+) 4+ 13
says the Everchild aghast. “Whatever for?” Skullcracker 8 (4+) 4+ 12
“He believes that through your hand he may glimpse If you win, turn to 431.
the honesty of your soul,” you explain sheepishly.
“He will not be moved otherwise.” 750
The Everchild sighs and closes her eyes. “Such a
You encounter Che Long waiting by the inn’s desk.
letter will require the finest components. I will need
He nods to you and takes you to the back of the inn,
some calligraphy ink. This is not easily found in the
into a beautiful chamber of yellow silks and handsome
Valley of Bones.”
blue tapestries. Perched cross-legged on a cushion is
“Any suggestions where we could find some?”
the Everchild, no longer a ragged waif, but a beautiful
you ask.
golden-haired girl with piercing blue eyes, dressed in
“Powerful sorcerers might own such a thing,”
flowing robes of Chalice silk.
suggests the Everchild. “Otherwise the markets of
“My champions,” she smiles warmly. “I had hoped
the sea cities might have it for sale, though it would
you would come. I presume that your presence here
cost a fortune.”
means that you are willing to assist me in my claims
Why is nothing simple? Turn to 263.
on the throne of Saltdad? By now you will have seen

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the Iron King’s cruelty firsthand, and perhaps even
encountered the savage zealotry of the true ruler of the
valley, the patriarch of Cursus? These vile men must be
deposed if we are to have any hope of restoring justice
and civilisation to the valley.”
The Everchild indicates a map of the Valley of
Bones that lies spread out in front of her. “First things
first,” she says. “Historically the Everchild has always
ruled from Saltdad, so that is our first target. To take
Saltdad we must defeat the army of the Iron King in
battle. I have begun the process of raising my own
army in secret, from amongst the downtrodden and
oppressed in his kingdom. Alas, I still have only half
as many men as the king has. I must have more if I
am to be successful. The cities of Chalice, and even
Lhasbreath, might be willing to lend us aid if they
could be convinced. I would like you to speak with
them on my behalf and ask them to send soldiers to
aid my revolution.”
The Everchild clears her throat. “Of course, I would
not need as many troops if the forces of the Iron King
were depleted.” She clicks her fingers and Che Long
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steps forwards to present you with a small bottle.
It is a vial of poison, the pale-yellow liquid promising
death to any who drink it. Take it, if you wish.
“The Bronzeguard are the elite force of the Iron
King, wearing enchanted armour that makes them
almost invulnerable in battle,” explains the Everchild.
“In order to foster a sense of brotherhood, the
Bronzeguard all live in a single barracks in the centre
of Saltdad. This leaves them vulnerable to... accidents.
If they were to be removed from the king’s forces, I
would need fewer reinforcements.”
“Lastly, all attempts on the Iron King’s life have
failed thanks to the attentions of his golem bodyguard,
Malronac the Deathengine,” says the Everchild. “We
believe he acquired this monstrosity from the ruins
of the palace. It has since acted as both his personal
guard and a crude assassin of the Iron King’s enemies.
The villain will often be found wandering the streets
on some bloody errand. If you can get him alone, and
end him, our victory would be all the more likely.”
The Everchild rises from her cushions.
“Come,” she says. “Let me show you my soldiers.”
Gain the code A7 and turn to 360.
751
You come upon a curious trapdoor, set into the top
of a hillside. A large red ‘X’ has been painted on it,
and yet it contains no lock or bar and opens easily.
Looking down you can see that a rough ladder has been
chiselled into the sides of the wall to allow easy descent.
Curious.
Climb down the trap door (turn to 205)?
Or close it and move on (turn to 426)?
752
You are crossing a vast expanse of desert, that alternates
between rocky Badlands and sweeping dunes of rich
yellow sand. The heat is oppressive. Few things live
in this barren place.
Manage your water (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 4
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If you succeed, you manage to conserve water by
travelling mostly at night and sheltering from the
worst of the sun. If you fail, each party member loses
1 Health from heatstroke.
Roll a die. On a 1 or 2, turn to 108. On a 3, turn
to 534. On a 4 or more, turn to 840.
753
The arena is a swirl of swords and axe blades, the crowd
jeering as blood is spilt and bodies fall. In the centre
the greatest fighters have gathered into a spectacular
melee, while on the outskirts the cowardly and the
injured seek momentary respite.
Leap into the central battle, fearlessly (turn to 101)?
Hang back until the fight comes to you (turn to 550)?
754
You will need a spell that can affect hundreds of creatures
at once. Do you have any of the following spells? Wither,
Stingtail Rune, Maelstrom? If so, tick one of these spells
off and turn to 314. If not, you can attempt to crush the
beetles underfoot (turn to 518)? Or slam the door shut
and flee to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
755
You are in a short corridor with two doors in the western
wall. To the south, daylight streams through a wide
tunnel-mouth. You hear the roar of the sea and the
haunting cries of gulls beyond.
Open the southwest door (turn to 69)?
Open the northwest door (turn to 604)?
Go south, through the tunnel mouth (turn to 662)?
756
There is only a single ship for sale here, a battered old
Cog, available for 500 silver coins.
“Why so cheap?” you ask the harbourmaster.
“It’s barely seaworthy,” he explains. “The crew are
desperate for a new captain to lead them away from this
dump. But it’s a toss of the coin as to whether she’ll even
make it out of harbour.”
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“You're the worst salesman in the world,” you respond.
If you buy the ship give it a name and note it on
your adventure sheet with the following details:
Cog
Fighting 4 Health 7 Cargo 2 units
You can sell a Cog here for 250 silver coins, a Cursite
War Galley for 500 silver coins and a Carrack for 1500
silver coins. You cannot sell other kinds of ship here.
Once you have done this, turn to 703.
757
You wait boldly in the entrance until the stranger
arrives. You watch as a young woman dressed in black,
armed with a sword and lantern, makes her way into the
chamber. She has the sharp features of a woman from
Drakehallow, and she eyes you with some surprise.
“Are you here to kill me?” she asks directly.
“No,” you say honestly. “Is this how you address all
strangers?”
“Most of them,” she smiles.
Turn to 415.
758
The guards manage to get a grip on you, and soon
you are cast to the ground and beaten. Roll a die.
Each party member loses that many points of Health.
Dragged back to your master he decides to sell you on
cheap rather than have you executed – you are far too
much trouble for him!
Roll a die to see where you end up:
1-3: You are sold to the Saltdad Arena, turn to 631.
4-6: You are sold to the taskmasters of Clifftop,
turn to 866.
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759 fragile timbers surrounding his body. You deduce that

Clifftop marketplace is a sad and dishevelled affair. this unfortunate creature fell afoul of a pit trap, and that
Most stalls are given over to the agricultural goods the thin timbers were the cover of the pit that he walked
Clifftop is famous for. You browse the empty stands, across. Evidently someone else has been this way before,
looking for something of interest. as a stronger looking plank has been laid across the pit
allowing further access down the tunnel.
Item Buy Sell Climb down into the pit and search the skeletal
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10 remains (turn to 94)?
Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25 Tiptoe across the wooden plank (turn to 53)?
Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) - 100 Return to the crossroads (turn to 46)?
Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* - 150
762
Shield (Armour +2) 50 25 You cannot encourage the other slaves to join in the
Hide Armour (Armour +1) - 30 fight, meaning that the guards in the water queue
are able to handle your disruptive behaviour. You
Soft Boots (Stealth +1) - 250 are thrown into your cells and are forced to abandon
Reference Book (Lore +1) - 250 your attempt on the weapons today. That night you
Warm Cloak (Survival +1) 500 250 gather together and try to make a new plan. You can
Handsome brooch (Charisma +1) - 250 reorganize your distraction and weapon stealing teams
Prybar - 50 if you wish. What strategy will you attempt now?
Attempt to seduce the guards (turn to 7)?
When you have finished here, turn to 19. Pretend to be a messenger, and say that their captain
needs them urgently (turn to 875)?
760
The temple of Krom is a tall, timber building made 763
to resemble the maw of a mighty beast. Inside hang The trees thin as you wander, and soon you emerge
weapons and armour made of bone. Krom is the god of into a clearing in which a fantastic structure stands.
war and athleticism in Lhasbreath, the patron of warriors It is a step pyramid, built into the side of the earth.
and those who take what they wish by right of strength. A stream runs down from above and feeds into many
Initiates of the temple wrestle in a circular pit set into the stone boxes, in which numerous bright and strange
floor, scratches and deep gouges marring their bodies. flowers blossom. Butterflies and other curious insects
If you have a grey talisman you may exchange one dart in and out of the blooms. A gaping entrance in
for a blessing from the priests. Find the party member the pyramid yawns darkly before you.
with the lowest Fighting score in the team and increase “This is astonishing!” cries Emlyn. “I’ve never seen
their Fighting by 1 point. any of these varieties! We must gather samples at once!”
When you are done here, turn to 775. Will you ask to check out the pyramid first
(turn to 404)?
761 Or guard the scholars as they gather flower samples
The passageway continues for some time before being (turn to 299)?
interrupted by a large pit. Examining the pit, you can
see the skeletal remains of a human impaled on spikes,

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764 The shaman closes his eyes and casts more fragrant seeds
The nomads pull up their horses as they see you, letting and powders into the fire. Soon you are hallucinating vividly,
out a cry of friendship. The caravaners look on uncertainly imagining going on a hunt with the Bando, armed with
as several nomads dismount to embrace you. “Why, it is nothing but spear and loincloth. Brightly painted snakes
the friends of Milagros,” laughs the leader. “How fares slither about you as you stalk past hairy and long-leafed trees.
the queen? Is she still as dreadful on a horse as ever?” You chatter to your fellow tribesman as you hunt, hiding
You chat brief ly with the nomads, exchanging behind trees and crouching to avoid sight of your prey.
pleasantries for a few minutes. Rather than embarrass The celebration afterwards blends into the celebrations in
you by murdering the caravan guards and stealing their the real world, and eventually you come around.
cargo, they agree to depart and rob another caravan “Was your hunt successful?” asks the shaman, smiling.
down the road. Thanking them for their understanding “Yes,” you respond, but not in your own tongue.
you continue on your way. Turn to 477. Somehow you have learned the language of the Bando
during your hallucinations. It is an astonishing revelation,
765 as you suddenly hear the chatter all about you meld into
understandable phrases. Note on your adventure sheet
Choose someone to leave the tent and confront the strange
that you can now speak the language of the Bando.
light. When you've made your decision, turn to 491.
“Careful, spirit walkers,” advises the shaman, sleepily.
“You are not the only one who has awoken. He stirs from
766
his rest. A man with only hatred in his heart…”
You clamber into the basement, closing the trap behind The shaman drifts off to sleep and cannot be awoken.
you. Within the underground chamber you can see a There seems to be nothing else for you in the village, so
middle-aged woman chained to a hook in the ceiling. you quietly slip back to your ship and weigh anchor.
Tormenting her is a large, fat guard armed with a Turn to 144.
curved blade.
“Release her, villain,” you spit, drawing your weapons. 768
The fat fellow draws his scimitar with overweening
The nomads crowd around you, offering you goods gleaned
confidence, spinning the blade in his hands. “Yield?
from ruined temples and lifted from rich travellers.
No! Death first!” he laughs. “You have met your
match, rogues!” Item Buy Sell
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10
Opponent Attack Def Health Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25
Lotor the Blademaster 5 (3+) 4+ 18 Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) - 100
Note: Lotor will attack twice each round. You must Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* - 150
assign the damage of the second attack to a different Steel Scimitar (Fighting +2) 800 400
character from the first.
If you win, you may take Lotor’s steel scimitar Shield (Armour +2) 50 25
(Fighting +2). You swiftly release Akini’s aunt and dash Hide Armour (Armour +1) - 35
into the night, turn to 68.
Soft Boots (Stealth +1) 500 250
Reference Book (Lore +1) 500 250
767
Tome of Knowledge (Lore +2) 1250 625
The chief ululates in pleasure as he produces the magical Warm Cloak (Survival +1) 500 250
weave from your pack and presents it to the shaman Handsome brooch (Charisma +1) 500 250
(cross it off your adventure sheet). If you speak Bando,
turn to 704. Otherwise, read on. When you are done here, turn back to 473.

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769
It only takes the slightest misstep, and the blades activate.
There is a bloodcurdling scream as blades and spears
descend as one upon your party member’s defenceless
body. Roll 2 dice and deduct that many Health points
from the party member. If this is enough to reduce them
to 0 or fewer Health they are dismembered gorily, limbs
flying across the chamber in a shower of blood. This party
member is killed. Unless you manage to retrieve the black
prism you cannot recover any of their items of equipment.
If your party member survives, they stagger, bleeding,
back through the door. You comfort them as best as you
can and try to bind their wounds.
Make another attempt (turn to 44)?
Or abandon this madness and
return to the crossroads (turn to 310)?
770
The temple of Cursus in Saltdad is a flat-topped, black
stone ziggurat some three stories high. Inside its cool
depths incense burns and the ragged poor beg for mercy
from the hard-faced priests of Cursus, god of Judgement.
If you have any incense you may exchange some for
a blessing from the priests. Find the party member with
the lowest Stealth score in the team and increase their
Stealth by 1 point.
You may also receive some ritual scarring; these
are runes sacred to Cursus carved across your chest.
The priests are bound to perform this service for any
who request it. If one of your party members wants
some ritual scarring, they must lose 1 point of Health
permanently. Add the Ritual Scarring (Cursus) to the
notes section of their character box.
Once you are finished here, turn to 75.
771
You cannot just leave your companion here. Steeling
yourselves for violence, you snatch away the book from
your friend’s grasp. They immediately enter a berserk
rage, drawing their weapon and slashing at you!
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Fight a battle against your enchanted party member.
During their turn, their berserk rage causes them to
attack twice, each attack damaging a different party
member. If you wish to knock out, rather than slay, the
cursed party member, you cannot use your weapons.
This will mean your Fighting score will be 1 point lower
than usual, and you cannot gain any bonuses from your
weapons. You also cannot use spells that inflict damage,
as these are fatal. The cursed party member will use their
most effective weapon but is too enraged to be able to
concentrate on casting spells.
The Defense score for all party members is 4+.
Armour saves can be made against all damage, including
the berserk party member.
If you kill the cursed character, turn to 267.
If you knock them out, turn to 850.
If the cursed party member kills the rest of the party,
turn to 321.
772
You march into the chamber, expecting trouble.
You are not disappointed. As you suspected the skeletal
remains leap to their feet, many other skeletons joining
them from the open caskets around the room.
Turn to 264.
773
The naga has no treasure, but you may take a magical
weave from its skin before you leave the cave.
Turn to 395.
774
It is a rather more desperate struggle to repel the Bando
than your crew thought, and many have been injured by
poisoned darts. Fortunately, the tribesmen failed to get
a proper grip upon your vessel, and were repelled before
they could make a full boarding action. It saddens you
to see so many broken bodies and vessels upon the sea,
and you order the helm to plot a course onwards.
Turn to 144.
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775
You have arrived at Lhasbreath, City of Barbarians.
No roads lead to Lhasbreath, for it is a city merchants
do not travel to, unless they wish to be robbed of their
goods. Insular and outrageous, the city gets its living
from raiding, scavenging and bullying. Its appearance
is suitably fierce, surrounded by a wall of thick, iron-
topped timbers. The buildings within are constructed
of weak jungle woods and scavenged stone. Many
structures within the walls are mere tents, the ancestral
homes of barbarian clans who compete endlessly in
feats of strength of valour. Darting about the rough
neighbourhoods are scavenging monkeys and brightly
coloured birds from the jungle to the west. It is a
dangerous place, but rich in adventure.
Visit the marketplace (turn to 158)?
Find an inn (turn to 276)?
Go to the king’s hall (turn to 392)?
Visit the temple of Krom (turn to 760)?
Visit the slave market (turn to 656)?
Visit Kopu, the linguist (turn to 640)?
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Visit the Expeditionary Guild (turn to 190)?
Explore the city (turn to 182)?
Leave the city north, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
Leave the city east, into the desert (turn to 752)?
Go west, into the jungle (turn to 370)?
Go northwest, to the Palace of Unbraaki (turn 890)?
776
“I dunno if I should tell you that,” rumbles the ogre. “I
have a responsibility of discretion towards my employers.”
“Do you accept bribes?” you ask innocently.
“Only in the form of money,” he responds.
Convince the ogre to talk (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (5+)
Successes Required: 4
The DC is only 4+ if you give the ogre 100 silver coins.
The DC is only 3+ if you give the ogre 200 silver coins.
If you succeed, turn to 141. If you fail, turn to 295.
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777
The mighty metal horror comes crashing to the floor,
the lights in his eyes fading. You may take his steel
greatsword (Fighting +3)* if you wish. Garrick the
healer thanks you profusely for saving his life. He will
restore your entire party to their starting Health value
before quickly packing up to leave the city forever.
You have achieved a mighty feat of arms here today.
Choose a party member and roll 2 dice. If the result is
higher than their Fighting score, increase their Fighting
by 1 point. Gain the code A13. Turn to 75.
778
As you enter the chamber you can hear a murmuring
coming from the silver skull. Although you do not know
the language being spoken, you understand its intent.
It wants you to lie in the open sarcophagus and close
your eyes. You can feel your feet shuffling towards the
sarcophagus, even against your will. Clearly this is some
sort of magical trickery! You must try and break this
grim spell if you hope to survive.
Break the skull’s enchantment (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 548. If you fail, turn to 891.
779
With skill and astute judgement you manage to weave
through the trees, sticking to higher, drier grounds.
Soon you manage to reconnect with the path as it
emerges from the flood. Emlyn pats you on the shoulder.
“I see now why my father employed you,” she smiles.
Turn to 359.
780
With night covering you, you wait until a guard patrol
passes before sprinting over to the walls. You will need
to be fast and silent.
Sneak into the Compound (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you succeed, turn to 164. If you fail, turn to 706.
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781
“If you’re heading south to Cursus, make sure you
don’t carry anything too fancy,” advises the caravaner.
“There is a tax post on the highway just outside town.
The priests place a tax on any item they consider to be
a luxury.”
“What if I don’t want to pay the tax?” you ask
cautiously.
“Approach the city from the desert, rather than the
road,” he shrugs. “Or go by sea. Cursus doesn’t tax sea
merchants. Few enough foreigners come to the city as
it is.” Turn to 177.
782
You duck behind the statue, trying to control your
breathing so as not to be heard. You watch as a young
woman dressed in black, armed with a sword and
lantern, makes her way into the chamber. She has the
sharp features of a woman from Drakehallow, and she
scans the room cautiously as she enters.
Suddenly there is a creaking sound. Your cover is
moving! The statue you hid behind is getting to its feet.
You back away in horror as it turns to face you, its stern
face gazing down at you like a disapproving master.
It stands ten feet tall, and with heavy steps advances
towards you.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Monk Statue 4 (5+) 5+ 30
After two rounds of combat, turn to 619.
783
Although you are tempted to rush to the slave’s defence,
you realise it would be wiser to organise a more efficient
breakout if you can. Waiting behind the rocks, the orcs
finally call for a rest break, and the exhausted slaves
huddle together in their chains, glugging water and what
little food the orcs provide them with.
An angry exchange between the orcs gives you your
chance. The orcs guarding the slaves are distracted,
giving you the opportunity you need to reach them.
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Choose one party member to make the skill check below:
Sneak up to the slaves (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 469. If not, you are spotted by the
orc leader as you creep forwards. Turn to 213, but note
that the orc leader gets the first attack, which is directed
towards the party member who made this Stealth check.
784
Uttering your spell, you command the storm to abate
(drain the spell on your adventure sheet). Almost in an
instant the sandstorm subsides, the desert becoming still
once more. Smiling, you make your way on. Turn to 569.
785
When released from your chains you work obediently
for a few hours, to throw the overseers off the scent.
Then, with a mutual nod, you suddenly rush the guards,
attempting to bowl them over.
Barge through the guards (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 59. If you fail, turn to 758.
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786
“No luck so far?” asks Honnu.
“No,” you say. “It is a difficult spirit to find.”
“Look around the deserts near Lhasbreath,” suggests
Honnu. “Spirits rarely appear according to schedule.
Irritating things, really.”
You bow and depart. Turn to 450.
787
Few mortals dare to face a dragon and live.
This will be a most formidable battle:
Opponent Attack Def Health
Salt Dragon 10 (5+) 4+ 40
Note: If ever the Salt Dragon ends a round without
inflicting even a single point of Health damage on
one of your party members, it will become enraged
and breathe a blast of fire. When this happens, every
party member loses 3 Health points, with no armour
saves possible.
If you win, turn to 841.
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788
If you have the code A57, turn to 318. If not, read on.
The door in front of you has not seen much use.
Indeed, it has warped with age and is now firmly wedged
in place. You can try and force the door open, in which
case choose a party member to do this and make the
skill check below. Otherwise you can head south back
to the junction (turn to 350 if you want to do this).
Force open the door (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 3
Note: If you have a prybar, the DC is only 4+.
If you succeed, the door pops open, record the code A57.
If you fail, you strain yourself; lose 1 Health point. If
you get the door open you can explore the room beyond
by turning to 494. If the door is still stuck you can keep
attempting the skill check above until you succeed, but
you will lose 1 Health point each time you fail. You can
return to the junction at any time by turning to 350.
789
You dash across the rooftops, your hair lifting as you leap
from roof to roof. You are gaining on the thief when
he leaps into a crowd of worshippers on their way to
temple, elbowing his way through manically. Any party
members still in the chase must each make the following
skill check as you try and slip through the crowd.
Chase the thief (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, that party member can keep pace with the
thief. If you fail, you get elbowed in the face accidentally
by a bewildered worshipper (lose 1 Health) and you are
knocked out of the chase. If at least one party member is
still in the chase turn to 601. If all your party members
are out of the chase, turn to 29.
790
With the largest spiders dispatched, the eggs are at your
mercy. You cast a couple of lit torches into the crevice
containing the spider eggs, and the flames consume
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them almost in moments. Only a few tiny survivors
scurry into the cracks of the walls. With the way clear
you are able to cross the chamber safely. Turn to 347.
791
With expert knife strokes, you mar the runes in just
the right order to prevent any magical blowback.
With the defences down, you crawl through the
window and into the attic. Turn to 210.
792
As arena champions your quarters are improved a little.
You now have your own cell to sleep in, half the size of
an inn room, with a dirty straw mattress. In addition,
you are given some basic training from an experienced
gladiator called Che Long, who claims to be a sword
saint from the nearby city of Chalice. The meals are
slightly better, too, with Milagros, the slave girl, serving
you rice and cooked meat as well as your water ration.
All your party members can restore 4 Health points.
Between training bouts you have many talks with
Che Long, who is damning of the Iron King’s rulership
of Saltdad. “I care not who hears it, the man is a tyrant,”
he exhorts. “Life is hard in the valley, but wanton cruelty
such as his is uncalled for. It sticks in my throat that I
fight for his pleasure.”
“I had heard that all the kings of the valley are petty
tyrants,” you say between mouthfuls of water.
“It was not always so,” mutters Che Long. “In times
past we were ruled by a noble queen, the immortal
Everchild, who cared more for her people than her
comfort. After the destruction left by the demon
lord Abraxas all that was left was ruins, and without
her leadership the people of the valley became little
better than barbarians. Only Chalice has a glimmer of
civilization left.”
After a hard day of training you make your way
back to your cell. You have another bout in the arena
tomorrow and will need all your strength.
If you have the code A2, turn to 495.
Otherwise, turn to 157.
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793
If you have the code A79, turn to 568. If not, read on.
You have entered a large chamber that appears to be
roughly carved out of the rock. Seawater rests in deep
puddles across the floor, and ruined banners are hung high
across the room. A noise of grinding stone alerts you to
the back of the room, where a rocky coffin lid is pushed
roughly aside. A skeletal figure, clad in ancient, black plate
armour, emerges from his tomb. In his hands he grips
a dreadful runeblade. Balefire burns in his eyes. From
the briny pools rise skeletons, green slime dripping from
their bodies, gargling cries emerging from their throats.
If you have the talisman of St Elias, turn to 447.
If not, read on.
“Run, mortals,” hisses the armoured skeleton. “For you
face Skallos, the dark knight.” Quite an impressive entry!
Run back to the corridor, as Skallos suggests
(turn to 165)?
Or face this undead horror (turn to 16)?
794
The Splintered Isles is native to a handsome, dark-
skinned people, who have lived on the islands since
before the written records of the ancients. Considered
merely a stop-off by the peoples of the elder civilization,
it is now one of the most important trading zones in the
world. It grows spices, sugars and exotic foods of all
sorts, and as the kingdoms of Royce and Drakehallow
have recovered from the desolation, their desire for its
luxuries have grown and grown. Both nations have
attempted to colonise the islands, but with only limited
success. The people of Thalsia are not easily tamed,
and quickly united under the authority of a Suzerain
once it became apparent that foreigners wished to divest
them of their lands. At first considered technologically
backward, they have proven extremely adaptable and
now build some of the finest ships in the world. They
have set up centres of learning that rival the schools of
Pendrilor. Further, they have proven skilled at playing
the rival kingdoms against each other and have allowed
themselves to become a haven for pirates, buccaneers
and marauders to further reduce the control of their
would-be colonisers. Turn to 680.
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795
“I met with your father, Milagros,” you say. “He…”
“…told you I wasn’t the Everchild,” she finishes.
You look at her firmly. “Since we first met... you’ve
grown an inch, you’ve matured, little-by-little. I was
under the impression that the Everchild was immortal,
and ever-young.”
“I’m still young,” she protests.
“For how long?” you ask pointedly. “Milagros, be
honest with me. Are you the Everchild?”
The young queen gets up and goes to the window,
gazing out at the city below.
“Of course, I’m not,” she admits at last. “How could
I be? She’s dead. She died a thousand years ago, and
the valley has been a desert ever since.”
“I see,” you say.
“I couldn’t stand by... I couldn’t stand by and watch,”
she says, her voice trembling. “I was free in the tribe. I
could travel the desert, go where I wished. But wherever
I wandered I saw suffering. Thousands upon thousands
of people without hope. I’m a sorceress. Magic flows
through me, as it did with my aunt. Perhaps I cannot
raise mountains or part seas, but I can cure the sick...
and I can cure the sickness in this land, if you’ll let me.”
She turns, tearful. “Please, don’t tell anyone,” she begs.
“Of course I won’t,” you assure her. “But if I found
out, others will too. What do you think will happen to
you if your people discover you’ve been lying to them?”
“Is it a lie, though? Is it really?” she demands. “I am
a girl, who wears a crown, who rules in Saltdad by virtue
of my magic and my reason. Who was the Everchild,
if not who I am? Who is to say she was any better than
me? My father shall always call me Milagros. But he
does not get to decide what my people call me.”
There is a knock at the door, and Milagros hastily
dries her tears. “Yes... enter!”
A servant enters and bows. “Your majesty, Lord
Chellar is here to see you, by your appointment.”
“Of course, I shall attend him straight,” she replies.
The Everchild turns to you. “We’ll discuss this matter
another time, shall we?” she says.
You bow as she leaves, feeling more conflicted than ever.
Gain the code A94 and turn to 620.
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796 Item Buy Sell

One of your catapult stones inflicts a direct hit on the Soft Boots (Stealth +1) 500 250
deck of the orc hulk. You watch as a great spurt of Reference Book (Lore +1) - 250
water blasts through the hole, suggesting the stone has Warm Cloak (Survival +1) 500 250
crashed through the hull and made a sizable breech. Handsome Brooch (Charisma +1) - 250
The orc hulk sinks with alarming speed, the viscious Prybar 100 50
raiders roaring with surprise and apparently unable Incense - 90
to swim. Soon the unseaworthy ship has sunk to the Bluestone - 45
bottom of the Azure Deep with all hands. Shaking your Engagement Ring - 65
head at the orcs' audacity, and the dreadful condition of Vial of Poison - 50
their ship, you sail on. Gain the code A68 and turn to 851. Dragonyak Horn - 35
Lizard Hide - 25
797 All prices are in silver coins. You can only buy an item
You venture into a dark cave full of strange writing. if it has a listed buy price. Once you have finished here,
It seems to be indicating where some hidden treasure turn to 75.
is located, but warns that searching in the wrong place
will trigger a deadly trap. If you would rather leave this 799
menacing cave alone, turn to 395. Otherwise, to find Your foot crunches on a knuckle bone as you step over
the treasure, make the skill check below. a large skeleton. A skeletal hand suddenly grabs your
Search for hidden treasure (Team check) ankle, its bony claws digging into your flesh. You kick
Skill and DC: Lore (4+) it away, but the damage has been done. Your selected
Successes Required: 8 party member loses 1 Health point. All about you the
If you are successful, turn to 192. If not, turn to 228. bones begin to animate, snapping back into human form.
Your friends leap to your defence as caskets break open
798 and more skeletons appear. Turn to 264.
The marketplace of Saltdad stretches along the Westroad
and is a cacophony of sound. Merchants flail their arms, 800
sometimes physically grabbing you to look upon their The slaves are disappointed that their saviours will not be
wares. Items without a buy price are not available here: joining them but thank you once again for their freedom.
Item Buy Sell With a cheer the crew unmoor their ship and head out
Crude Blade (Fighting +0) 25 10 into the ocean depths. You wish them luck.
Maul (Fighting +1)* 50 25 Gain the code A70. Now turn to 662.
Iron Shortsword (Fighting +1) 200 100
Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)* - 150 801
Steel Longsword (Fighting +2) - 400 If you have the code A45, turn to 533. If not, read on.
Steel Greatsword (Fighting +3)* - 500 The tunnel continues until it ends at an archway. Clearly
a door used to fill the void, but the petrified remains lie
Shield (Armour +2) 50 25 in pieces on the floor. Beyond the archway is a tomb
Hide Armour (Armour +1) 70 35 where an ancient battle took place. Skeletons lie across
Bone Armour (Armour +2) - 150 the floor, their blades little more than rust. Caskets for
Bronze Armour (Armour +4) - 2000 the dead stand on plinths lining the walls. At the far end

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is an open chest, glittering with funerary gifts to the long
departed. Was this what was fought over? And if so,
why didn’t winners of the battle leave with their prize?
Sneak into the chamber (turn to 231)?
Enter the chamber, weapons drawn (turn to 772)?
Go back to the crossroads (turn to 46)?
802
If Sar Jessica Dayne is in your party, turn to 401.
If Amelia Pass-Dayne is in your party, turn to 139.
If Tasha is bathing alone, she scrubs herself clean before
dressing and meeting with the others. Turn to 51.
803
You are in an oval chamber surrounded by scattered
bits of paper. A vault door lies to the north. To the
south is a room filled with strange, glowing runes.
Stairs lead up to the west.
Examine the vault door (turn to 215)?
Check out the room to the south (turn to 484)?
Leave the palace (turn to 265)?
804
Where will you travel now?
North, to Saltdad (turn to 75)?
Northwest, to join the Westroad to Clifftop
(turn to 511)?
West, to the Blackwall (turn to 691)?
South to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
East to the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
805
You hurl a mouldy book at the orc’s head. It is a direct hit,
but except to brush the hurled book from the pages of the
black book he is reading, the orc does not respond at all.
Kill the orc whilst he is reading (turn to 38)?
Snatch the black book from the orc’s hands
(turn to 160)?
Close the door and go somewhere else
(turn to 821)?
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806
You follow along the ramp as it spirals higher and
higher into the ziggurat. Along the walls is a carved
mural featuring snakes and men in joint worship.
A number of figures seem significant, but the carvings
are rather difficult to understand.
Decipher the mural (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you succeed, turn to 104. If you fail, turn to 712.
807
The wheel is heavy, and you strain hard to haul it
upwards. No sooner has it appeared above the waterline
when the knot on the rope gives way and the wheel
splashes back into the deep. You curse in frustration.
If you would like to try again to get the cogwheel,
turn to 583. Or you can give up in disgust (turn to 82)?
808
The family owe the Iron King 200 silver coins, with an
additional 50 silver collection tax.
If you have 250 silver coins you can pay the family’s
tax (turn to 357) or save money by slaying the guards
(turn to 554) or simply leave (turn to 75).
809
You are in a kitchen chamber filled with dead goblins.
The broth has gone cold.
Leave the kitchen through the north door (turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door (turn to 736)?
810
It might be possible to dispel this enchanted darkness
with the right techniques. For this skill check only
spellcasters can contribute their Lore skill dice.
Dispel the darkness (Team check)
Skill and DC: Lore (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, turn to 145. If you fail, the darkness
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remains absolute. You manage to scavenge 15 silver
coins from the chamber before groping your way to
the exit. Turn to 93.
811
Skallos collapses with a whispered cry of vengeance.
There is silence in the chamber at last. Skallos was a
well-equipped champion of darkness. You may claim his
black plate armour (Armour +3) and take the Skallos
runeblade (Fighting +3, Lore +2). In addition, he wears
a rugged cloak (Survival +2) and has 750 silver coins
in jewellery about his body (add this money to your
adventure sheet).
This was a mighty battle. Choose a party member
and roll 2 dice. If you roll higher than their maximum,
unmodified Health score, increase that score by 1 point
permanently.
Gain the code A79. As there are no more exits from
this chamber, you leave the way you came. Turn to 165.
812
You rush the guard, pulling him to the ground, and
kicking his whip away. Alas, more guards are never far
away and soon the room is filled with sweating, swearing
soldiers who restrain and beat you as the other slaves
look on. Each character must lose 2 Health points. If
this takes any character below 1 Health they stay on 1
Health. The guards will not beat you to death... this
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time. Eventually you are released, bloodied but unbowed.
Turn to 700.
813
You pass a fine castle-decked carrack, flying the colours
of House Mauntell, a powerful family that rules the
dutchy of Pendrilor in Royce. The officers cautiously
hail you as they pass, though they wisely stand ready
for any treachery.
“What brings you out so far?” you call out as you pass.
“We are selling steel for salt,” replies the captain.
“Though this is not our normal route. We hear that the
cargo crane in Clifftop is damaged, so we have sailed
the long way ‘round to Cursus…”
The wind swallows up the rest of the captain’s words
as he sails by. Turn to 851.
814
Fresh sea breezes blast through your hair as you stand
proudly at the helm of your ship. To the north lie the
impenetrable Lhasbreath jungles, monkeys leaping
from tree to tree above the perilous clifftops, scaring
bright-plumed birds from their resting places.
The Azure Deep stretches in all other directions as
far as the eye can see. Roll a die.
On a 1 or 2, turn to 536.
Otherwise you may steer the ship west (turn to 21)
or east (turn to 516)?
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815
Your threat about the guards unnerves Tommul. A
distant sound of whipping and the crash of a cell door
make him jump. Swearing to savour his revenge
at a more opportune time, he quickly slips away.
You breathe a sigh of relief and make your way back to
your companions. Turn to 157.
816
With the hounds dead you rifle though the crates.
There is a good deal of spare clothing and foodstuffs
here, as well as a large crate that holds a few shovels.
Evidently most of the shovels have already been
removed. There are certainly enough supplies here for
three or four dozen orcs for quite some time...
Fortunately, there are also some valuables, including
400 silver coins a grey talisman and some soft boots
(Stealth +1). Gain the code A65.
Once you have looted your fill, turn to 736.
817
This level of the mines appears untroubled, and the
miners have experienced no new attacks since you
visited last. It is time to move on. Turn to 135.
818
Unbraaki’s eyes rise in astonishment as you produce the
black prism. He eagerly snatches it from your grasp
(cross it off your equipment list). “You have done well...
very well indeed,” he purrs, almost seeming to stroke the
prism with his thin hands. “The Everchild shall have
my soldiers. She may dispose of them as she wishes.”
Add the following soldiers to the Saltdad barracks.
Unbraaki’s soldiers are dependable, professional soldiers,
who obey orders well.
Spears of Unbraaki – Strength 3, Morale 4
Gaining Unbraaki’s support has been quite an
endeavour. Choose a party member roll 2 dice. If the
result is higher than their Lore skill, raise their Lore by
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1 point. Thanking the dread sorcerer for his time, you
depart. Gain the code A89 and turn to 265.
819
Brash is almost in range of the thief, when the murderous
fellow pulls a throwing knife from his belt and hurls
it straight towards Brash! If Brash is alone he loses 3
Health points, and turn to 60. If there is at least one
other party member in the chase, choose someone to try
and save Brash and then turn to 463.
820
You mention the heavy vault door you couldn’t open in
the Palace of Unbraaki, and ask if Brekken might be able
to help you. “For the usual split of fifty-fifty, I don’t see
why not,” he muses.
If you would like to accept his help, record the code
A12. Brekken will make his own way separately to the
palace and meet you there for the heist.
Now turn to 75.
821
You have entered a small, empty room, with two doors
in the western wall, and a single door in the east.
Go through the northwest door (turn to 719)?
Go through the southwest door (turn to 507)?
Go through the east door (turn to 366)?
822
You are travelling along the Northroad, a built-up
highway that links the main cities of the valley. In the
distance the slab-like black temples of Cursus can be seen,
dominating the horizon like thugs. Priests of Cursus
are common here, and they move up and down the
caravans collecting their taxes as they go. Soon you are
approached. They intend to levy a ‘luxuries’ tax upon you.
If you have the code A100, turn to 362.
If not, read on.
Count the number of items on your adventure sheet
that grant a +2 or greater bonus (ignoring shields, as
these are considered commonplace). For each such
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item you must pay the Cursite taxmen 100 silver coins.
Only items being carried by your party members count.
Items in The Vault are safe from their eyes!
If you cannot or will not pay the taxmen, turn to 109.
Otherwise, grumbling at the greed of priests you march
on having paid the extortionate tax. Turn to 458.
823
The Grand Ziggurat is now under the control of the
Everchild. Although priests of Cursus still administer
the city, slowly the restrictive laws and cruelty of the old
regime are being undone. The fabled vault of Cursus
has been emptied into the Saltdad treasury, and the
zealotry commission has been closed. No longer the
centre of power that it was, there is very little for you
to do now in the Grand Ziggurat.
When you are ready to leave, turn to 340.
824
There is a terrible groan from the rope bridge as you
reach the midway point. On the far bank you can see
one of the wooden posts pull itself out of the earth.
You have only moments to escape.
Dash to the far side (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (5+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, you manage to run across the bridge
and jump clear onto the far bank, just before the rope
bridge collapses into the raging river (turn to 450).
If you fail, you plunge into the river and are instantly
swept violently downstream. Each party member
must lose 3 Health points. Then roll a die for each
piece of equipment on your adventure sheet. On a
1-3 that item has fallen into the river and has had to
be discarded (cross it off your adventure sheet). On a
4-6 you manage to hold onto the item. Also, half your
silver coins have been washed away.
You finally manage to drag yourself onto the
riverbank, sodden and dejected. But where are you?
Turn to 346.
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825
You swim uncertainly through the pitch dark tunnel,
but become concerned that you are merely plunging
further into an airless void. You turn back, your lungs
bursting. By the time you re-emerge out of the tunnel
you are coughing out water painfully. Lose 2 Health
points. Your comrades console you as you make your
way through the dry tunnel. Turn to 523.
826
If you have the code A16, turn to 853. If not, read on.
At your mention of the Everchild the king calls for quiet.
He summons his most trusted advisors and retreats to
a large throne made of dark jungle wood. Drinks are
brought for you, and Scarrenden sees to it that you are
made comfortable before the negotiations begin.
“I know this girl,” confirms King Scarrenden,
glugging wine from a dragonyak horn. “She called
herself Milagros then. About a year ago the treacherous
forces of Cursus attempted to ambush and burn my city
to the ground. That young girl tried to warn me, but
I had her enslaved and sent to work on the fields. She
held no malice, and in the aftermath of a bitter battle
against the patriarch’s forces she saved my life with her
healing magics. As she tended me, she spoke of her
vision of a united valley, free from the arbitrary tyranny
of the desert kings.”
Scarrenden laughs and shakes his head. “To my face,
she called me a tyrant and an ogre. Yet still... the girl’s
vision was a powerful one. I gave the girl her freedom
for saving me, and yet it seemed too small a reward for
such a virtuous act. However... I cannot support her in
this rebellion. Her followers are ex-slaves and pacifists.
Her gentleness does her credit, but it is force and iron
that rules the valley. I will not strip soldiers from my
realm with Cursus at my back.”
“Much has changed since then,” you insist. “The
Everchild’s army is growing. Her followers include great
warriors and strategists. If you ally with her, you may
present a united front against Cursus. You do not have
to fight alone anymore.”
The king thinks for a few moments, addressing his
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councillors whilst you are presented with more drink.
Eventually he rises, ready to make his judgement. “If the
Everchild has become so mighty,” he decrees, “she must
prove it. It is strength my people respect. Bring me the
head of a terrible monster – the most dreadful that can
be found in the land. If it is impressive enough, I shall
not only swear my soldiers to her, but also my crown.”
If you have a dragon’s head, turn to 40.
If not, there is nothing more to do here. Turn to 775.
827
All that is left of the Temple of the Unbroken is a pile
of shattered stones. Musing that its name might have
to be changed you make your way onwards.
Turn to 860.
828
Eventually you manage to get the goblins on your side.
They are being enslaved by the orcs, whose leader resides
in a room to the south. The orc leader is a very fierce
warrior, by all accounts, and the goblins greatly fear him.
However, he does possess the key to the tribe’s storage
cave. The goblins would be delighted if the orcs would
conveniently disappear. Gain the code A62.
If you have a vial of poison and would like to use it,
turn to 486.
If not, you bid the goblins farewell and move on.
Leave the kitchen through the north door (turn to 366)?
Leave the kitchen through the south door (turn to 736)?
829
The girl is Akini, a serving girl for Lady Kiros in the
wealthy part of the city. She is crying because she
has fallen in love with a nobleman called Dulcimer.
Apparently she stole a dress from her lady to go dancing
at the Feast of Cursus. Entranced by her beauty and the
good manners she learned from her service, Dulcimer
fell in love with Akini. It should have ended there, but
Akini, flattered by the attention, continued to borrow
dresses from her lady so that she could appear at other
social gatherings before him.
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At the last meeting he proposed to her, offering her
a valuable engagement ring. Foolishly she accepted,
and after that everything went disastrously wrong.
Agents from Dulcimer’s family investigated Akini,
discovering her humble origins. Dulcimer was furious
at being tricked and demanded the return of the ring.
Alas, Akini’s house was robbed, and the engagement
ring went missing. Naturally Dulcimer presumes that
Akini sold the ring, so his rage deepened.
Dulcimer has demanded that Akini present herself at
his house to be tortured and killed. To apply pressure he
has kidnapped her beloved aunt, who now lies in chains
in Dulcimer’s dungeon. A prickly situation indeed!
Offer to negotiate with Dulcimer on Akini’s behalf
(turn to 384)?
Attempt to rescue Akini’s aunt from the dungeon
(turn to 524)?
Challenge Dulcimer to a duel for his knavish behaviour
(turn to 872)?
Or do you have no intention of getting involved
(turn to 75)?
830
Something goes wrong with your counter-spell. The
runes suddenly flash brilliantly and you are knocked
unconscious. Each party member must lose 2 Health
as they tumble off the roof and onto the ground.
The guards, alerted by the bright light, swarm round
and capture you.
Turn to 55.
831
Amelia raises her hand and makes a pushing motion
in the air. Suddenly the dagger flies off target and
thuds into a laundry basket. “Thanks!” smiles Brash,
continuing his dash. “Welcome,” pants Amelia, low on
breath after her magical effort.
Brash will not forget this. Note in Brash’s notes
box that he has gained a heart for Amelia Pass-Dayne.
Amelia Pass-Dayne also gains a heart for Brash.
Turn to 60.
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832
The mercenaries thank you for your offer, but politely
decline. They have no ill will towards the Everchild,
but they did not come all this way not to fight. “You are
outnumbered,” the captain says flatly. “The odds sit in
our favour. In the long run we shall make more money
through service than through treachery.”
You are escorted safely back to the Everchild’s camp.
At least the mercenaries are honourable. You only hope
they are not as fearsome as they seem. Turn to 301.
833
Did any party member have a silver idol written on
their sheet? Alas, this idol has been cursed, and the
character handling it must lose 1 from their Survival
skill permanently. Ignorant of this loss, for the moment,
you rendezvous in the storm drains of Saltdad with
your ill-gotten gains. You lay out your valuables, which
Brekken will estimate into a cash value.
Item Value
Bronze Scorpion 25
Calligraphy Ink 100
Gold Portrait 125
Golden Candlestick 75
Jewellery Box 250
Precious Tomes 150
Silver Idol 50
Brekken’s gang has found 500 silver coins worth
of goods. You are presented with 250 silver coins.
Now add up the value of all your goods and halve the
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result, this is how much extra money you have made
on the heist.
If there are any items on the list that you wish to
own after selling them, you can buy them here at the
listed price.
You have learned much on this mission. Choose a
character and roll two dice. If the result is greater than
your Stealth skill, increase your Stealth by 1 point.
Now turn to 75.
834
The king is generous to those who impress him. If
you have less than 100 silver coins, the king will top
up your money to this amount. If you do not have
even a single weapon in your party, he will gift each
party member with a crude blade (Fighting +0).
If you benefit from both of these charitable actions,
the merciful king will also provide one party member
with a suit of bone armour (Armour +2). Thanking the
king for his mercy, you bow and depart. Turn to 775.
835
There is an almost full crowd in the huge arena, with
rich and poor alike rubbing shoulders on long wooden
benches. On the sandy and bloodstained floor of the
arena are a number of bones and skulls, artfully left to
bleach in the sun. You can see that all ten gatehouses
have opened, disgorging teams of poorly armed slaves.
Some are fearless men and women from Chalice, who
do not so much as flinch as the crowd roars for their
blood. Bold barbarians of Lhasbreath hold their arms
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and weapons high as they seek endorsement from the
bloody-minded crowd. Most of the ‘warriors’, however,
look more like frightened peasants, mere fodder for the
skilled warriors of the arena.
Sitting high above the arena, upon a throne-like
seat, is the Iron King himself, a black-bearded middle-
aged man, his jagged iron crown sitting proudly on his
skull. Next to him stands his bodyguard, the fearsome
Malronac the Deathengine. The solid-metal golem
was cast in the elder age of sorcery and has turned aside
the blades of a dozen assassins. At a cold and distant
motion from the king, the battle begins.
One team of excitable youths from the gate adjacent
to you make a sudden rush, hoping to catch you off-
guard. The crowd roar in joy – the bloodshed is about
to begin. You must fight.
Opponent Attack Def Health
Slaves 4 (5+) 3+ 15
Leader 3 (5+) 4+ 5 If your chosen party member is Akihiro, and he has
If you win, turn to 107.
836
There is a ghastly scraping sound as the hull of your ship
is ripped by the hidden rocks. Your ship loses 9 Health
points. If this reduces your ship to less than 1 Health
point turn to 398. Otherwise your crew desperately
attempts to repair the nasty gash in the side of your
ship. You hastily change course away from the harbour.
Turn to 851.
837
The other slaves in the line, bloodthirsty gladiators,
throw themselves into the fight, outraged that
newcomers have dared laid hands on them. The guards
have to call on considerable reinforcements to quell
the riot, including the guards watching the gatehouse.
You have given the other team the opportunity they
need. Now it’s their turn!
Turn to 456.
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838
You project just the right balance of confidence and
deference to convince the hungry slaves. Between you
the goat is divided up, ensuring a handsome meal that
will keep up your strength in this terrible place. In
addition, Tommul, the gang leader, agrees to maintain
your alliance in the struggles to come.
Gain the code A3 and turn to 865.
839
The book is extremely interesting. It begins with a
preface that hints at the reason for the existence of evil,
and from that, the very purpose of life itself. It is written
in an attractive vernacular that is very similar to your
own speech, each page providing just the tiniest clue
to the solutions of all humanity’s problems. The read is
so engrossing you have stopped hearing the shouts and
screams of your companions to close the book.
achieved Enlightenment, turn to 173. Otherwise make
the skill check below:
Break off from the book (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Lore (5+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 146. If you fail, turn to 65.
840
You’ll not find much in this bleak desert.
Where will you travel now?
West, to Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
North, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?
Northeast, to the Granite Hills (turn to 275)?
East, to Lhasbreath Oasis (turn to 590)?
Southeast, towards the Mordain ruins (turn to 515)?
841
You drop to your knees in exhaustion. The battle is won
and you are triumphant. Feel free to take the dragon
head as a memento of your glorious struggle. You
eagerly sift through the dragon’s treasure. Although
much of it is merely old bones, you still manage to find
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1000 silver coins, a glittering necklace (Charisma +2), There is nothing more to be done in this room.
and a steel longsword (Fighting +2). You return to the crossroads (turn to 310).
This was a mighty battle. Choose a party member
and roll two dice. If the result is higher than their 846
Fighting skill, raise their Fighting skill by one point. Goblins live in swarms in the caves, and it is not
Gain the code A27. long until a large band of them track you down.
Peering deeper into the chamber you can make out At least three dozen of the little swines holler down the
where the dragon came from. It has dug a tunnel under mountainside, screaming a war cry. You must fight!
the mountains, that looks like it is so long it might go
all the way to Drakehallow in the north. If you wish Opponent Attack Def Health
to follow this tunnel turn to Drakehallow 33. Nasty Goblins 7 (5+) 4+ 10
If you dare not enter that strange land (or do not have Ugly Goblins 6 (5+) 4+ 11
the book), you must return to the mine lift at 135. Vicious Goblins 8 (5+) 4+ 9
Goblin Archers Special 4+ 8
842 Note: The goblin archers do not attack in hand-to-hand
Screaming in anger you wrench the monkeys away, combat but will try and shoot party members if they
throwing them into bushes or kicking them into the are not kept busy. If, at the end of the combat turn,
air. They howl and scratch at you, but do not manage the goblin archers have not taken any damage, they
to get their hands on any of your valuables. Each party unleash their arrows. Choose two party members to lose
member must lose 1 point of Health. 2 Health points – armour cannot reduce this damage.
Finally, the monkeys break and scatter, chittering If you win, turn to 15.
and scowling at you all the way. Bleeding and scratched
you make your way onwards. Turn to 740. 847
Clearly, fighting your way inside is impossible.
843 There are two likely ways in.
The kensai are unimpressed with your amateur You could dress as servants and try to bluff
philosophising. They half-draw their blades to show your way into the compound (turn to 902),
they are serious. Still the mourners will not disperse. or you could wait until nightfall, climb the walls
Slowly back away (turn to 616)? and sneak inside (turn to 780)?
Defend the mourners, even if it risks your lives
(turn to 367)? 848
Steering the boat in the howling winds and crashing
844
waves is an exercise in strength and judgement.
The king nods and snaps his fingers. A purse of 250 Yet miraculously you manage to navigate the random
silver coins is placed into your hands. At this the king currents and reach the base of the rock. The man, dressed
barges past you to continue his revelries elsewhere. You in what must have once been a fine gown, leaps from
bow and leave the merry monarch to it. Turn to 775. the rock into the back of the boat, too exhausted to even
raise an oar.
845 After an equally tiring return trip you are hoisted
There are no skeletons in a good enough condition to back aboard. The man eventually regains his wits and
animate in this room. thanks you. “I was the resident sorcerer aboard the

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Hungry Echo, a greatship out of Dagon in Drakehallow,”
he explains. “We were after salt, but the cargo crane in
Clifftop no longer functions, so we diverted to Cursus.
Alas, we were caught off guard by the high winds off the
cape and ran aground. I fear I am the only survivor.”
You confirm, sadly, that you have found no one else
alive. Indeed, even the wreck of the greatship has been
dragged off the rocks and sunk to the sea floor. “I have
nothing to give you, unless any of you are also students
of magic? I was a competent naval sorcerer, skilled at
sinking enemy boats. If you wish I can teach you a few
tricks of the trade?”
Any of your spellcasters can add this spell to their
spellbooks if they wish, but remember that you cannot
have more than six spells in a single spellbook at any
given time. This spell can only be cast during sea combat.
Warp Wood (Sea Combat)
You utter a spell to twist and split
the hull of an enemy ship.
Choose an enemy ship to lose 3 Health.
Recharge: 50 silver
The wizard will travel with you until you reach your
next port. Now turn to 240.
849
You proceed down the tunnel which winds like the coils
of a snake. Ahead of you there is an old coffer, decorated
with serpents carved in silver. You are wary, though.
The party member at the front of the team must make
the following skill check:
Check for traps (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 2
If you succeed, turn to 599. If you fail, turn to 546.
850
Your companion sprawls to the floor unconscious.
You kick the book away and drag your fellow into the
room outside. Binding their hands, in case of further
madness, you gently wake them. Put your cursed party
member on 2 Health points. When they have come
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around they are in a considerable state of confusion, but
they seem to have recovered their wits. You vow never
to look at the book again! Turn to 821.
851
You are sailing south of the ruined city of Mordain.
The faces of its ancient kings are carved into the cliff
walls, seeming to leer out to sea. To your surprise the
harbour still looks relatively intact, though the rocky
shoals around the bay would make any attempt to pull
into the dead city hazardous.
Attempt to dock in Mordain’s harbour (turn to 175)?
Sail west along the coast (turn to 516)?
Sail east towards Cursus (turn to 499)?
852
Although the people live in fear, the city is quiet. Perhaps
this is the calm before the storm? Turn to 75.
853
You talk to the king about the Everchild’s current progress
in retaking the valley. He asks after his men, and whether
they are serving with honour. If the Lhasbreath Berserkers
have been routed from the queen’s forces you may replace
them with some Lhasbreath Barbarians, below. If the
queen is careless enough to lose these forces as well, the
surly king will provide no more reinforcements.
Lhasbreath Barbarians – Strength 3, Morale 2
You thank the king for his time and service to the
Everchild, and then depart. Turn to 775.
854
You enter a filthy looking cave, filled with broken pottery,
dead spiders, cobwebs and other detritus. It looks to have
been well looted. The only way to see if anything has
been missed would be to rummage through the remains.
If you wish to do this, turn to 405.
Otherwise make your way onwards. Turn to 395.
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855
If you have the code A31, turn to 403. If not, read on.
The harbourmaster is looking depressed as you locate
him in his shack. “Don’t ask about cargo transfers,”
he grumbles. “The crane broke a few weeks ago.
Without it, it’s impossible to load cargo to and from the
city. The large bronze cogwheel slipped its bearings
and rolled down the cliff into the sea. And no, we can’t
make another one. Not without the original to make
a mould out of.”
“Where did it fall into the sea?” you ask. “Maybe
it can be retrieved.”
The harbourmaster takes you to the end of one of
the piers and points at a location some distance off. “It
bounced off the jetty and into the sea. You’ll need a
ship to find it.”
You grumble in frustration at the primitive facilities
here. Gain the code A32 and turn to 703.
856
If you have the code A53, turn to 252.
If you have the code A52, turn to 600.
If you have the code A51, turn to 786.
If you have the code A50, turn to 287.
If not, read on.
It has been many years since you set foot in a temple
in Chalice. Last time you were here you pledged your
spirit to become a kensai, a sword saint. However, just
like your father and his father before him your soul was
found wanting, and you were cast out of the temple in
disgrace. You were unable to achieve enlightenment, a
vital step to becoming a holy warrior. There is said to be
a curse on your family, that prevents the first-born son
in your line from achieving perfection.
You see a gang of monks, recognising you, move to
block your approach to the temple. You feel shame rising
in your throat, and make ready to leave, when a familiar
old man bustles his way between the young monks. “So
quick to leave us, Akihiro? Surely you have not travelled
the world merely to shun your home?” It is Honnu, a
wise old monk, and once a kensai himself.
“I'm unwelcome here,” you say, eyeing the other monks.
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“If you are ever to throw off your family’s curse you
must be stronger than that,” says Honnu, making his
way back up the steps to the temple. “If you can reach
me, alone, I am ready to begin your training anew.
If it is not important to you, then leave.”
You see the monks snarl, clenching their fists. They
seem unwilling to part.
Fight your way past the monks (turn to 386)?
Or depart (turn to 450)?
857
If you have the code A87, turn to 283. If not, read on.
You open the door into a grisly chamber, whose south
wall is open to the air. A large rack has been built here,
and the stretched-out body of a Lhasbreath barbarian
is upon it. The fellow is quite dead; clearly he has been
tortured to death.
Examine the body (turn to 274)?
Examine the missing south wall (turn to 645)?
Return to the crossroads (turn to 566)?
858
You are in a blistering wilderness of desert sands, far to the
south of the city of Saltdad. Keeping track of direction
in the desert is a formidable challenge, as the hazy heat
tortures the horizon into swirls of shimmering air.
Navigate the desert (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, you manage to stay on course. If you fail,
you drain your water supplies as you go round and round
in circles; each party member must lose 1 Health point.
Whether you succeed or fail, roll a die.
On a 1-2, turn to 166. On a 3-6, turn to 804.
859
You invoke your spell, concentrating on hard on your
destination. You can feel the portal links that connect
to this location. Where will you travel?
The Library of Chalice (turn to 680)?
The city of Longport (turn to Crown and Tower 321)?
Dagon (turn to Drakehallow 230)?
Animus Mast (turn to Drakehallow 600)?
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860
You are not sorry to be leaving the Temple of the
Unbroken. Where will you go now?
Go north, into the Withered Steppes (turn to 115)?
West, into the desert (turn to 202)?
South, towards the coast (turn to 657)?
East, towards the Northroad (turn to 822)?
861
You have returned to the comfortable room with the
fireplace. There are exits in the north and east walls.
Go through the north door (turn to 23)?
Go through the east door (turn to 755)?
862
You cautiously enter the chamber, tiptoeing around
the fragile urns, the casket beyond seeming to crumble
merely from the vibrations of your footsteps. Suddenly
the casket explodes, sending showers of wicker and
dust across the room. Emerging comes a figure of
nightmare, a ghastly undead shade composed of
shadow, bone and choking dust.
He ululates a mystic cry, a hideous rune appearing in
the air, before shattering over your party, pricking your
flesh as if a thousand hornets had stung you. Each party
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member must lose 3 Health points.
“Who dares disturb Imopposh the Mad?” he roars,
witchlights burning in his eyes.
Repel the spirit with a Talisman of St Elias
(turn to 434)?
Engage the undead horror in battle
(turn to 563)?
863
It takes a confident explorer to blaze a new trail through
an unfamiliar jungle.
Navigate the jungle (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed, turn to 779. If you fail, turn to 462.
864
Lost and dehydrated, you wander helplessly through the
Salt Plains, desperate for water or civilisation. Roll a die.
Each party member loses that much health. If any party
members die you can take equipment from their bodies.
Now roll a die:
1-2 Turn to 307.
3-4 Turn to 120.
5-6 Turn to 479.
865
You are almost relieved when the cruel overseers of
the arena call you out of the filthy living hall for your
first battle. You are fed water by children wearing neck
chains in a narrow, dusty chamber, who present it to
you in deep bowls from which you are expected to slurp.
One of the children, a pretty blonde girl called Milagros,
quietly advises you to keep to the edge of the arena and
not to engage in the central melee.
“Don’t use magic,” she hisses. “They’ll take your
tongue...”
Guards push you on before you can question her
further. You are unchained and shoved into one of
the gate-rooms. Through the heavy portcullis you can
hear the crowd muttering in anticipation. You can see
a number of crude weapons laid out for selection. Any
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party member may take a single crude blade (Fighting
+0). In addition, a single shield (Armour +2), and a
maul (Fighting +1)* are here to be taken. Remember
that the maul is a two handed weapon (because its name
is followed by a ‘*’) and the party member wielding it
cannot use a shield at the same time.
All too soon the portcullis opens to a roar from the
crowd. Blinking in the glare of the sun, you emerge into
the deadly arena. Turn to 835.
866
You are labouring on a weed-filled crop farm in Clifftop,
the whips of a dozen overseers caressing your backs
should you waver in the slightest. Your treatment is
appalling, and malnutrition and dehydration take their
toll on your whip-streaked bodies. Each party member
must lose 4 Health points. If this drops a party member
below 1 Health point, put them on 1 Health. You will
not be whipped to death... yet.
Clearly you will die if you cannot escape. Biding your
time, you attempt to steal some chain cutters from the
overseers while they are whipping some other slaves.
Choose a party member to make the attempt, and then
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make the following skill check.
Steal some chain cutters (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 3
If you succeed, you manage to cut off the chains
from your companions and slip away into the desert.
Turn to 725.
If you fail, you are caught and lashed for your
impudence. Lose 2 Health points. There's no alternative
but to try again another day. Make the same skill check,
with the same or a different party member. Each time you
fail your selected party member will lose 2 Health points.
It is possible to be whipped to death – escaping slaves
receive no mercy!
867
If you have the code A40, you find the commission
abandoned (turn to 574). If not, read on.
You catch the zealots deep in arguments over the
proper punishment for a foreigner who has shown
disdane towards a Cursite temple. Some moderates
suggest merely the removal of a toe would be appropriate.
Various forms of grisly death are suggested by the
majority. As you enter, the High Zealot himself rises
in fury. “You’d better have a good reason for disturbing a
meeting of the Zealotry Commission! Or it’s a hundred
strokes of the whip across your back!”
If you have the scrolls of Cursus, turn to 727.
If you don’t, but you do have the ring of the patriarch,
turn to 312.
If you have neither of these items, turn to 521.
868
If you have been to the palace before, turn to 17.
If not, read on.
The Iron King sits upon a stone throne, a jagged iron
crown perched upon his wide head. He is surrounded by
bronze-plated bodyguards and long-robed councillors,
who constantly whisper in his ear even as he speaks.
You are pushed onto your knees by his guards as he
surveys you coldly.
“I have use for people like you,” he concedes.
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“The treasury of Saltdad pays heavy tithes to the
priests of Cursus. We are a vassal state and must pay
our dues. However, the amount of our tithe varies with
each year, and there is room for negotiation as to exactly
how much the state should pay. I wish you to speak
with Mannus, keeper of the holy purse in Cursus. Let
him know that the Iron King understands he is under-
appreciated in the church, and that he would stand to
gain much if he became our friend. Gift him with this,
to demonstrate our goodwill, and negotiate a good tithe
on our behalf. Do this, and you will earn my friendship.”
One of the king’s councillors presents you with an
iron sceptre.
“Go now,” intones the king. “And do not return
without good news.”
Bowing all the way out, you leave the king’s presence.
Turn to 75.
869
If you have the code A48, turn to 34.
If not, read on.
The tunnel continues until it comes to a door, which is
slightly ajar. Creaking it open you emerge onto a walkway
around a large burial chamber. Flights of stone steps
descend onto the lower level, from which a crunching and
munching sound can be heard. Feeding on dry bones
you can see a pack of ghouls at work among the skeletal
remains of the ancient dead. They have broken open
the green stone tombs and are munching on prince and
pauper alike. They gaze up at you with hungry eyes.
Living flesh will fill their bellies just as well.
If you have the talisman of St Elias, turn to 407.
If not, read on.
The ghouls scream in hunger and bound towards
you on the stairs.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Ghoul 6 (4+) 4+ 13
2nd Ghoul 5 (4+) 4+ 13
3rd Ghoul 5 (4+) 4+ 14
If you win, turn to 651.
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870
You stroll towards Amelia just in time to swat a soldier’s
hand away from her bottom. “She didn’t ask,” you say
dryly, pushing him away. “Come on Amelia, wine’s off.”
You haul her up into your arms, Amelia practically
snoozing as soon as she is in your embrace. You carry
her through the palace, towards her chambers, Amelia
reaching up to cradle your face. “You’re kind to me,” she
slurs. “No one was kind to me in Fosterly Castle.”
“They’re idiots in Fosterly Castle,” you grunt.
You tuck Amelia Pass-Dayne into her bed, but she
holds onto your hair clumsily. “You’re so beautiful…”
“You’re so drunk,” you reply, smiling.
Amelia suddenly looks serious. “Will you always
look after me, Tash?”
You blink, finding it hard not to stare at Amelia’s
shapely body. “Good night, Amelia,” you say, swallowing,
untangling her hand from your hair. Shaking your head
to clear it, you make your way back to the party. Note in
Amelia’s notes box that she has gained a heart for Tasha.
Tasha also gains a heart for Amelia.
Now turn to 280.
871
You dash to the foot of the palace, staying low and
quiet as guards patrol in the garden behind you. The
windows on the ground floor are all securely shut, and
you dare not break them and alert the guards. You hear a
skittering sound above you. Looking upwards you see the
astonishing sight of dozens of tiny monkeys scampering
out of an open window in the roof of the palace. It looks
to be a permanently open space for them to come and
go as they please.
The fine ornamentation of the woodwork aids your
climb up towards the window. Around the outside of the
window frame, soft magical runes glow in the darkness.
You surmise that the runes are designed to allow monkeys
to pass through, but keep anything else out.
Try and dispel the runes (turn to 229)?
Speak with one of the monkeys (only if you cast the
Animal Speech spell, turn to 732)?
Or abandon your attempt on the palace (turn to 265)?
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872
You march boldly to the house of Dulcimer, demanding
that the rogue come out and fight an honourable duel
with you. If you have Sar Jessica Dayne in your party,
turn to 111. Otherwise your offer of a duel is rudely
refused by the guards. “Dulcimer will not sully his hands
by fighting commoners and witches,” they say plainly.
Despite hurling insults at his window you cannot make
Dulcimer appear, and soon a patrol of the Iron King’s
guards move you on. Turn to 468.
873
You have returned to the alchemical laboratory.
There are no more potion ingredients here, so there is
nothing you can do but move on.
Pass through the door in the western wall
(turn to 256)?
Return to the corridor through the east door
(turn to 755)?
874
This has been a tough fight against many skilled
opponents. Choose a party member and roll a die.
If the result is greater than their Fighting ability score,
raise their Fighting by 1 point.
The mourners are shocked that anyone would so
brazenly fight and kill a kensai. They disperse before
you, abandoning the casket on the ground. The kensai
master had a well-made steel longsword (Fighting +2)
which you can take, if you wish. Otherwise, you had
better flee the scene before more guards arrive.
Turn to 450.
875
Only the most consummate liar could get away with
this one. If Brash is in the distraction team, turn to 35.
If not, the guards flatly refuse to believe you. You are
given the customary harsh beating and sent on your way.
Each member of the distraction team must lose 2 Health
points. Turn back to 169 and choose something else.
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876
Cautiously you poke a hung-up skeleton. It falls to the
ground and shatters. It appears to be inanimate.
Examine the coffin (turn to 414)?
Go through the north door (turn to 717)?
Go through the south door (turn to 18)?
Go through the south-west door (turn to 127)?
877
The wizard’s eyes flick open as you approach.
He attempts to yell for aid. You have only one chance
to save the war and yourselves.
Slay the wizard (Individual check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 5
If you succeed, turn to 655. If you fail, turn to 440.
878
There are 200 silver coins and a handsome brooch
(Charisma +1) in the bag. But can you really keep such
stolen property? If Akihiro is in the party, turn to 622.
Keep the loot (turn to 250)?
Return the loot to its owners (turn to 622)?
879
You dash through the trees, attempting to batter away
any monkeys that get close to you. Your mules bray,
and the scholars desperately attempt to push monkeys
off saddle bags and crafty hands from baggage straps.
Soon the monkeys begin grabbing your faces and
tangling your hair. They are biting too. This is getting
out of hand!
Fight off the monkey pack (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you succeed, turn to 842. If you fail, turn to 671.
880
You must steal into the night, staying clear of the
vigilant forces of Cursus, and find a way into the
tent of Descantos. Only members assigned to the
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Assassination team can make this check.
Sneak past the army (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 7
If you succeed, turn to 365. If you fail, turn to 226.
unwounded Health by 1 point. The sun rises a rich red
on the eastern horizon, and your companions emerge
from the tent to greet you, now that the fear cast by the
revenant has passed. You inhale deeply. It is a new day
for you, from now until the end of your days. Turn to 840.

881 883
The temple is shaking itself apart! You must get out of Benches line the wall of this small room, each with a
here before you are buried alive. You scrabble across the number of hooks upon which hang mouldy rags. Only
rubble-strewn floor up to a large hole in the side of the one garment has weathered the test of time, a warm
temple. You will have to escape from the ziggurat even cloak (Survival +1). Take it, if you wish, and then
as it is shaking itself to pieces. continue down the tunnel. Turn to 647.
Escape the temple (Team check)
Skill and DC: Survival (4+) 884
Successes Required: 5 There are many deep clefts in the earth that you can
If you succeed, you manage to dash out of the choose from.
chamber and down the steps of the ziggurat before it Explore a great canyon (turn to 605)?
collapses (turn to 517). If you fail, you must roll one die Explore a smaller crevice (turn to 689)?
and reduce the Health scores of all your party members
by that amount as rocks fall and slabs of stone crush you 885
as you run. If you survive, you manage to force your way As you turn the handle of the door you find it wrenched
out. Turn to 517. out of your hand. Orcs and goblins come pouring out,
bowling you to the ground in an aggressive ambush.
882 It seems that they were waiting for you!
Your blades clash as fast as fury, a blur of steel on steel.
Your father cannot keep up with the speed of your blows. Opponent Attack Def Health
Your balanced mind is like a fortress, thwarting his Orc Leader 7 (4+) 4+ 14
attacks whilst strengthening your own. The end comes 1st Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 8
suddenly, your blade cutting through his ghostly torso, 2nd Orc 5 (4+) 4+ 9
to split his form in two. The revenant unleashes a howl 3rd Orc 4 (4+) 4+ 11
as its form begins to fragment. Goblins 7 (5+) 4+ 10
“This is not the end!” vows the revenant. “It was the Notes: For this battle, your opponents attack first.
dark one’s will that we serve him! One day, you too shall If you win, turn to 669.
bow to him in death.”
“Begone, old man!” you bellow. “Get you to your rest!” 886
The revenant gives a sigh, his blade thudding into You scan the horizon for landmarks. There are none.
the sand, his spirit dissolving. The cold... the damnable cold gnaws at you.
You are surprised to see that the sword remains Choose a party member to lose 1 Health.
when the ghost departs. You may take your father’s North (turn to 537)?
masterwork blade (Fighting +3) if you wish. West (turn to 589)?
Cross off the code A51 and gain the code A52. South (turn to 692)?
Also, increase Akihiro’s Fighting and maximum, East (turn to 273)?

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887 Go east, to the Tumblestones (turn to 137)?

Your old excavation lies here, baking in the sun, the sand Go southeast, to Lhasbreath (turn to 775)?
slowly reclaiming it. You would not be pleased to return, Head south, into the jungle (turn to 370)?
so you make your way onwards. Turn to 515.

888
From across the water, Amelia’s eyes burn into Tasha’s.
The pirate woman cannot escape the idea that the bastard
girl is somehow jealous of this rather intimate moment
she is having with her sister. She turns her head as Tasha
goes to speak, wading towards the bank. “Hadn’t we
better get going?” she says sharply.
Note Amelia Pass-Dayne loses a heart for Tasha.
The moment is ruined, so it’s time to move on. Turn to 51.

889
This will not be an easy battle. The Everchild and her
followers will handle half the thieves, whilst you handle
the others.

Opponent Attack Def Health

Thieves 10 (5+) 3+ 20
Brekken 5 (4+) 4+ 9
If you win, turn to 328.
890
If you have the code A88, turn to 710. If not, read on.
You have arrived on the outskirts of the Palace of
Unbraaki, the dwelling place of an outlandishly wealthy
sorcerer who keeps his own private army. The palace
itself is a gorgeous wood and glass affair, with a sharply
sloping roof and fantastic gardens. Soldiers patrol the
grounds at all times of day, their polished bone armour
and iron weapons glinting in the sun. It is said that
Unbraaki keeps most of his wealth in a fantastic vault
deep in the bowels of the palace. The skeletal remains of
thieves hang in iron cages, offsetting the pastoral beauty
of the tropical garden surrounding them.
Seek an audience with Unbraaki (turn to 602)?
Attempt to break into the palace (turn to 304)?
Go north, towards Clifftop (turn to 725)?
891
You desperately chant, hoping some kind of holy blessing
will restore your control. The stronger willed and most
knowledgeable members of the party can resist for a
time, but inevitably the skull has its way. Choose the
party member with the lowest Lore ability. If there are
multiple party members with the same score, choose the
unlucky victim yourself.
That party member, screaming helplessly, clambers
into the sarcophagus, the lid slamming shut. The action
causes the skull to stop chanting, and you suddenly find
yourselves back in control of your bodies. You wrench
the sarcophagus lid open but are appalled to find nothing
inside. The victim has been transported to the lands
of the dead, from which there is no return. This party
member is killed, and has taken all their possessions
with them. Cross off all items of equipment they were
carrying. Tearful at the loss of your dear friend, you look
about the room. Turn to 132.

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892
Uttering a prayer to the gods of earth and sea you watch
in delight as the waves themselves begin to calm and
your sails no longer strain at their seams. Your magical
powers have saved you from disaster. Relieved at your
good fortune you resolutely sail on. Turn to 240.
893
The rice farmers moan to you about the shortage of rain,
the poor quality of the crop and other such agricultural
matters. Stifling a yawn you bid them farewell.
Turn to 614.
894
Grumbling, your crew transfer to the orc hulk, decrying
its poor seaworthiness and warning you that you will
never get it into the deep oceans. Reminding them who
pays their wages you command them all aboard.
Gain the code A68. Cross your old ship off your
adventure sheet and replace it with this one:
Hulk
Fighting 3 Health 5 Cargo 3 units
What will you do now?
Depart in your new ship (turn to 851)?
Enter the wide tunnel (turn to 593)?
895
You place one nervous foot in front of the other as you
begin to edge around the pit.
Tiptoe across the ledge (Team check)
Skill and DC: Stealth (4+)
Successes Required: 4
If you succeed, turn to 174. If you fail, turn to 413.
896
If you have the code A78, turn to 289.
If not, read on.
You enter a room which has been so crammed with
statuary, ancient urns and other artefacts that it is difficult
to even open the door. A small walkway through the
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packed objects lets you navigate the cluttered room. It
seems clear that this tiny room contains much of the
furniture and decorations missing from the empty
chambers elsewhere in the ruins.
Finding treasure in this pile of trash won’t be
easy, but a dedicated search does produce some items.
Make a Team Stealth check, DC4+. For every success
you can claim one of the following items:
200 silver coins
Iron Greataxe (Fighting +2)
Bone Armour (Armour +2)
Soft Boots (Stealth +1)
Reference Book (Lore +1)
150 silver coins
Vial of Quicksilver
Grey Talisman
Incense
Dragonyak Horn
After you have selected your items, gain the code A78.
Turn to 165 to continue your adventure.
897
If you have the code A53, turn to 221.
It has been several years since you have been home, and
you cannot help but feel some nerves. Your brother-in-
law Janu, the current head of the household, greets you
curtly as you enter, but your sister and mother are more
welcoming.
“Akihiro!” cries your mother in joy, scarcely managing
an obligatory bow before wrapping you in her arms.
“You have come home at last!”
“Don’t be silly, mother,” chides Yuko, your sister. “He
is still on his travels.”
“And shall stay on them,” growls Janu. “You bring
your dishonour with you, Akihiro. I see you keep truck
with foreigners now? Is your hatred of your homeland
so complete?”
“Is your rudeness?” snaps Yuko, gazing sharply at her
husband. “Come Akihiro, we shall speak outside.”
You cannot answer your brother-in-law for shame
and allow yourself to be taken out of the house. You sit
upon an old bench by the riverside, your sister sitting by
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you. “He is right to chide me so,” you admit. “I should
not have returned after my failure at the temple…”
“Not every man is suited to be a kensai,” says Yuko.
“Why, even father and grandfather could not complete
the training.”
“Yet, before that, there was a sword saint in every
generation of our family,” you say. “How thin our blood
has become that even three generations is not enough to
shake off our weakness! That you must marry Janu, a
common farmer, because our name has fallen into such
dishonour.”
Yuko shakes her head. “I married Janu because I love
him, fool that I am. And this dishonour is only in your
head, and in the heads of idiots. You are a fine man,
Akihiro. Find your own destiny. Do not be shackled
to the past.”
“That is to let the past beat me,” you say, grinding
your teeth. “No. I shall return to the temple. I shall
complete my training. And I shall return honour to our
family’s name. I swear it!”
You stand, and then bow to your sister. “When you
see me again, I shall be a different man.”
“Be safe!” urges your sister, as she watches you
disappear across the rice paddies.
Turn to 450.
898
If you have the code A28, turn to 746.
You speak with the Everchild about your adventures,
the young queen hanging onto your every word as you
describe the dangers you have faced. She thanks you
for any aid you have given her so far, particularly if you
have harmed the Iron King or raised new armies for her.
If you have fallen on hard times and have no money or
equipment, including anything in your Vault, she will
transfer a Crude Blade (Fighting +0) to each party
member and give you 100 silver coins.
After your discussions you bow and take your leave.
Turn to 263.
899
You keep pace with the crafty thief, leaping over
crumbling steps, before emerging from the tunnel out
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into the hillside. A flash of green metal to your left
alerts you to your quarry just in time, and you leap over
rocks and fallen trees, Yu Yan getting closer and closer
as you dash.
You run along a small ledge, Yu Yan slowing
somewhat to keep her footing, when suddenly you see
something that makes you stop. The view from the
hillside is glorious... the twinkling, silver river, the flood
of a crimson sun colouring the beached blue vault a many-
hued purple. The arrangement of the hills, in a formation
of eye-pleasing symmetry against the desert floor. It is as
if you have stumbled upon a vision of nirvana.
Yu Yan continues her desperate dash, but something
in your soul longs for you to kneel, gaze out and embrace
the moment.
Keep chasing Yu Yan (turn to 88)?
Meditate upon the hillside (turn to 218)?
900
You spend the next several weeks helping to equip and
train just over five hundred soldiers for the Everchild’s
army. They are well equipped with hide armour, a shield
and good iron shortswords. Add the following unit to
the Saltdad garrison:
Saltdad Infantry – Strength 2, Morale 3
You can hire as many units of Saltdad Infantry as you
wish, though each unit costs one bar of gold bullion.
Pleased with your new troops, you return to the palace.
Turn to 620.
901
You draw your swords and prepare to grimly hold off
the nomads.
Opponent Attack Def Health
1st Nomad 3 (4+) 4+ 7
2nd Nomad 4 (4+) 4+ 8
3rd Nomad 4 (4+) 4+ 6
If you win, you manage to slip away from the great
bulk of the nomad horde, the sounds of caravan guards
screaming behind you. Turn to 477.
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902
You hire a room in a local inn (lose 5 silver coins) and
change into humble garb. During this mission you will
not be wearing your armour or carrying any two-handed
weapons (weapons marked with a ‘*’). Do not remove
these from your adventure sheet, but just note that you
cannot use them until you have left the compound.
As early evening approaches you pretend to be cooks,
joining a queue of servants as they shamble into the
compound. This won’t be easy. Security is tight, and
the Bronzeguard know their servants well.
Fool the Bronzeguard (Team check)
Skill and DC: Charisma (4+)
Successes Required: 6
If you succeed, turn to 164. If you fail, turn to 706.
903
You enter the room with your chosen party members,
examining the tunnel curiously. Suddenly there is a
loud crunch! Spinning around you see that a stone block
has fallen to seal off the shadow door. There is a fearful
gurgling sound and suddenly water is pouring out of
the tunnel with incredible force. It is not all bad news.
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A ring of health (Max Health +2) comes washing out
with the torrent of water. You may take it if you wish.
Gain the code A60.
Your thoughts soon turn to escape, the water is
already waist deep, and is getting deeper by the second!
You may make the skill check below to try to lift up
the stone block to allow you to get back to the shadow
door. Only party members who entered the room may
make this check; the shadow door’s strange field makes
it impossible for your friends outside to help. You may
repeat the check as often as you need to, however, each
time you fail each party member trapped in the room
loses 2 Health points.
Lift the stone block (Team check)
Skill and DC: Fighting (5+)
Successes Required: 4
Note: If you have a prybar you gain 1 automatic success
when making this skill check.
If you open the door before perishing, turn to 123.
If all your party members in the room die, the rest of
the party may venture on by turning to 717. You cannot
recover the equipment from your dead party members.
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Advanced Rules
When you have gotten used to the normal rules of
Legendary Kingdoms, you might want to enhance
your game by using the following rules.
These rules always exist in the background of the
game, and you can use them whenever you like.
The ‘Making your own Party Member’ rules can
be used immediately. The ‘Focused Skill Checks’
and ‘Combat Focus’ rules are generally only useful
for powerful, established party members who have
lots of skill points.
Make your own Party Member
When you choose a party member for your party, either
at the start of the game, or as a hired replacement,
you can choose to invent your own party member and
assign their skills as you see fit, rather than choose one
of the pre-existing characters. When you do this, try
to have an idea of what kind of person your new party
member is. Are they a hulking barbarian, strong but
dim? Are they a war wizard, trained in magic and
swordplay, but lacking subtlety and independence in
the wilderness? Are they very cultured or very crude?
Are they kind or cruel? Having a vision of your new
party member in your head will help you assign the
relevant skill scores.
The advantage of making your own party members
is obvious; you can create exactly the kind of team
that you want. Fancy playing a party of nothing but
wizards, trying to solve everything with spellcraft?
Or do you think you could do better with a team
of dedicated warriors, hacking apart everything in
your path?
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There are disadvantages, however. The six starting
characters in this book all have their own plots,
dialogues, ambitions and romances. Your new party
members can have these things, of course, but only
in your imagination. A good way to bring in your
own party member is as a replacement for one of the
starting characters once they are killed. That way you
still have three party members with strong ties to the
plot, but also have one character of your own creation
helping to fill in the weaknesses of your party.
When you make your own party member, decide if
they are a spellcaster or not. Spellcasters are able to
learn magic, but begin with lower skill scores than
non-spellcasters, who have spent less time studying
the mysteries of magic and more time learning
practical skills.
A non-spellcaster created in this book begins with
15 points to spend on their skills. No skill can be
higher than 5, and no skill lower than 1. They also
begin with 8 Health points.
A spellcaster created in this book begins with 11
points to spend on their skills. As before, no skill
can be higher than 5, and no skill lower than 1. They
begin with only 6 Health points, but can choose three
spells from the Spell List for starting characters, and
can learn up to six spells during the course of their
adventures.
Focused Skill Checks
Powerful party members can make even very difficult
skill checks easier by using focus. When you focus on
a skill check, you make the DC (Difficulty Class) of
the skill check one point lower. For example, a skill
check with a DC of 5+ will become a DC of 4+ if
you focus on the check.
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To use focus on a skill check, each party member Combat Focus

attempting the skill check must sacrifice 5 points
from their skill before they make the check. You get
these points back after the skill check is made.
For example: Lord Ti’Quon has become a powerful
and learned sorcerer, with a Lore skill 14 thanks to his
studies and powerful magical items. Brash is assisting
him with a Lore skill check, and has 10 points of
Lore himself. They are attempting to prevent an old
enemy from seizing the mind of one of their party
members, but the check is very difficult, with a DC
of 6+, and 5 successes required. They decide to focus,
to bring down the DC to 5+. This leaves Ti’Quon
with 9 Lore dice, and Brash with 5. Rolling together,
they now roll 14 dice to get 5 successes. Tricky, but
at least possible! After the check, their Lore skills
return to normal.
Just like skill checks, you can also focus when making
attack rolls to lower the Defence (Def ) of your
opponents. By sacrificing 5 combat dice, you can
lower the Defence of an opponent by 1 point, so a
Defence of 5+ becomes 4+, for example. In the most
difficult adventures, you might have to do this just
to hit an opponent!
These rules and Book 1: The Valley of Bones
It’s not very likely that your party members in
The Valley of Bones will want to use skill or combat
focus. However, the option to use it is always
there. Focus is most often used by more powerful
characters who are being limited by the ‘20 dice’
rule which restricts the number of dice you can roll
for a skill check.

You can focus more than once, to bring the DC of a

skill check even lower. Each time you do so, you lose
another 5 dice for the check.

Early sketch for the City of Saltdad

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Glossary
Abraxas: A demon lord who was summoned to the
world by the monumental folly of the warring Kharid
and Sovereign peoples. He destroyed all civilisation,
and would have destroyed the world, were it not for
the intervention of a coven of sorcerers, headed by St
Elias, who entombed him into the depths of the earth.
Animus Mast: A school of magic in Drakehallow,
extremely expensive and exclusive.
Astral Seekers: An ancient religion practiced by only
the most intellectual scholars. Astral Seekers attempt
to understand the relationship between the heavens,
the mortal world and the vast tracts of space that lie
between them.
Dagon: A Drakehallow city of gaunt spires, choking
smog and drifting embers. It is unclear if this city is the
capital of Drakehallow, but it is the only location most
foreigners to the country ever get to see.
Deathengines: A race of mechanical golems created by
the Sovereign Republic so that its people did not have to
fight in wars. Few survived the Desolation of Abraxas.
Desolation of Abraxas: The event that destroyed the
ancient world. Abraxas, a great demon lord, destroyed
the civilisations of the elder peoples before being
entombed beneath the earth by St Elias.
Dragonyaks: Beasts of burden, native to the Valley of
Bones. Smelly and stubborn, they are stronger than
bulls and can pull enormous caravans.
Drakehallow: A nation obsessed with coal, engines, and
practical magic. The cities of Drakehallow are dark and
mysterious, and few locals dare to leave their safety, as
hideous monsters dwell in the smoky countryside. It is
the chief rival of the Kingdom of Royce.
Elf: A spirit of nature, elves create physical bodies
so they can interact with the world and experience its
pains and joys. Some of the more common elves are
wood elves, which take the form of animals or plants,
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and soot elves which scamper among the chimneys
of Drakehallow. Much rarer are silver elves that take
human form, or the possibly extinct sun elves that dwell
as columns of radiant fire.
House of Silence: A secret order of assassins that
originated in Drakehallow. The precise location of the
house itself is a well-kept secret.
Humans: A human is a mortal creature, whose
physical form is powered by a spirit granted by one or
more gods from the astral realm. Humans are rare in
the world, overall, but where they congregate they do
so in great numbers. Somewhat short-lived, they are
a passionate people, driven to warring, romance and
surges of creativity. Most scholars agree that human
spirits are intruders to the world, imported by the gods
from less dangerous worlds in order to worship and
build monuments to their masters. They appear to have
manifested about two or three thousand years ago, and
there is no trace of human culture before this date.
Kharid: An ancient civilisation which was destroyed
a millennium ago during the Desolation of Abraxas.
They built the great towers of the immortals, of which
Tier Mundus is the only one left standing.
King Frances Goldwell: The current king of Royce
is fat, unpopular and cunning. It is said that nothing
happens within five hundred miles of Ozury that he
does not know about.
Kingdom of Royce: A large and well spread-out
feudal kingdom, prone to vicious in-fighting and grand
celebrations in equal measure. Some of the regions of
Royce are Pendrilor, Longport Bay and Relithor.
Longport Bay: The County of Longport Bay is a rich,
but quarrelsome place. It is famous for the continued
enmity between its noble houses, Bailey and Dayne.
Longport City: A grand trading city, divided into
numerous wards. Famous for its good steel and
agriculture.
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Orcs: A race of aggressive humanoids bred for war by
the now extinct Kharids. Scholars suggest that only
one in ten orcs is as clever as a human, although these
theories could be biased. Orcs dwell extensively in the
Savage Lands, and frequently threaten Longport Bay
and Pendrilor.
Ozury: The capital city of Royce. It drips with gold,
and corruption, in equal measure.
Pass-: Illegitimate children born to noble parents are
given the prefix ‘pass-‘ in front of their family names.
This is a term used to demonstrate correct inheritance. In
Amelia’s case, she is ‘Pass-Dayne’ because she is literally
to be ‘passed over’ for inheritance when her father dies.
Pendrilor: A powerful duchy in the Kingdom of Royce.
It contains the capital city, Ozury, and is the seat of the
king as well as Elenor Mauntell, its duchess.
Penumbral Lords: The name attached to a mysterious
people who seem to originate from a similar, but
shadowy alien world. The men of Drakehallow claim
the Penumbral Lords taught them industry, but there
has never been a scrap of proof that these supposed
people even exist.
Ross Bay: A Royce colony on the shores of the Savage
Lands. Defending it costs House Ross a fortune in
silver, but they are determined to be the first ‘civilised’
people to exploit the unexplored realm.
Saltdad: The ancient capital of the Valley of Lilies,
before it was laid to waste during the Desolation. The
majority of its ancient palace still stands, although it is
very dilapidated.
Sar: The title of a female knight of Royce, derived from
the common term ‘sarrah’.
Savage Lands: An unmapped land of dark forests,
soaring mountains and crumbling ruins. It was once
the Kharid or Sovereign homeland (scholars dispute
endlessly which it was), but is now infested with orcs,
shades and other dangerous peoples.
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Serpentine: A very varied race of serpent-folk, the most
numerous peoples in the world, although they rarely share
territory with humans. Generally, the aristocratic Tassen
are considered the most superior form of serpentine, with
the lowly Hasseth (or Snake-men) considered the least
superior. Wars have been rare between humans and
serpents, but those that have occurred generally favoured
the Serpentine.
Sir: The title of a male knight of Royce, derived from
the common term ‘sirrah’.
Sovereign Republic: A notoriously proud people who
would war for both noble and ignoble reasons. They were
destroyed during the Desolation of Abraxas. It is the
common consent of scholars that these people were the
ones responsible for the summoning of the demon lord.
Splintered Isles: A deadly paradise of tropical islands,
rich spices, and dangerous seas. The island folk
cunningly play off the great powers of the world to keep
their independence.
St Elias: A silver elf, known as the Vicar of the Gods.
He is extremely ancient, and still lives in his tower of
Tier Mundus. He is widely considered to be the holiest
man in the world.
Steamers: Tradesmen from Drakehallow, who have
great boilers instead of bodies, and eat coal to survive.
Thalsia: Capital of the Splintered Isles, and the dwelling
of the Great Suzerain. Its people are wealthy and laid-
back, but fiercely clever and inventive.
Tier Mundus: A great Kharid tower, manufactured
of black glass. It is the home of St Elias and his
denomination of Astral Seekers.
Valley of Bones: A desert kingdom, now occupied by
barbarians and ruined cities. The Valley was once a
fertile place ruled over by immortals. The Desolation
of Abraxas abruptly ended their reign, and now only
tyrants and wild nomads rule the sands.
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Postscript
I’m eight years old, sitting at the foot of the bed in my friend Simon’s room. My brother,
ten, is with me, and we are both quite sad because the packing has already started. We are
leaving Maidenhead and heading for Crowborough in East Sussex. Dad has just been made
manager of the South Terminal at Gatwick, now Terminal 4 has been finished at Heathrow,
and that means we have to move house. I’m saying goodbye to my best friend Miles, my
girlfriend Catherine, and everything I ever knew.
Down below, my parents are sitting at the dinner table with Simon’s parents, and
we’ve been allowed to go off and play. Simon was in the middle of an amazing book called
The Warlock of Firetop Mountain, and offered to read to us. He’s old, a teenager of some
indistinct age or other, and tall, so anything he does is by default extremely cool.
We probably played for half an hour, but in kid time that is the equivalent of half a
day, and I remember distinctly battles against werewolves, ghouls and scary paintings. Then
we tried to kill the evil warlock with a lump of cheese and got electrocuted. I loved it. It was
the most incredible adventure in my life, and I replayed the evening over and over in my
head. The day before I left, he gave me the book – and I treasured it until it was time to hand
it over to another child with dreams of swords and adventure.
The common conception of gamebooks is that they are an odd historical blip.
In the wake of Dungeons & Dragons, Steve Jackson and Ian Livingstone created the vastly
well-selling Fighting Fantasy gamebooks because computers were too primitive to create
convincing fantasy adventures. The argument is that once computers got good enough we
didn’t need gamebooks anymore. They could create combat systems more engaging than
rolling two dice and provide stunning visuals to bring their worlds to life. I don’t really
believe this, any more than I think that the novel replaced poetry books in the 19th century,
or cinema replaced theatre in the 20th. Gamebooks are their own art form, and like poetry
and theatre, they get more done with less.
My journey across Kakabad in Steve Jackson’s Sorcery gamebooks is more
imprinted upon my mind than PC games like Skyrim or the Witcher. It is more private,
more personal, but perhaps most of all more wondrous. Gamebooks have no limitations
upon the imagination. If I want to fill a fantasy city with three dozen different species, I don’t
have to worry about convincing the design team that it is worth creating this vastly different
crowd for a single scene, I merely have to write it. My deserts can be vast, and take weeks
to cross, but I don’t need to procedurally generate four hundred miles of terrain. My voice
actors are always top class, and the visual fidelity is only the limit of my reader’s imagination.
I refuse to believe that such a rich and limitless form of storytelling can be breezily
written off as obsolete, especially when there is so much more to do, so much more to write.
Legendary Kingdoms is an attempt to right that wrong, by producing the most ambitious
gamebook series ever written, and trying to find an audience with it. I hope that we’ve
succeeded, and that you are as eager for the sequel books as I am.

– THE VALLEY OF BONES –

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Influences of Legendary Kingdoms

I’ve already mentioned my early love of Fighting Fantasy, and the Sorcery epic in
particular. The biggest influence for this book series, however, is the wonderful Fabled
Lands series, written by Dave Morris and Jamie Thompson. Much like Legendary
Kingdoms, every book in the Fabled Lands series covers a different area of land, and
your character can go from book to book, growing in power and wisdom. It has
become something of a holy grail amongst gamebook fans, and anyone sensible should
immediately buy one (or, preferably, all seven). You can thank Fabled Lands for bolded
items that you can interact with, codes that keep track of changes in the book, and the
pure ambition to write an entire world in a series of books.
I should also mention Duelmaster, by Jamie Thompson and Mark Smith, and Blood
Sword, by David Morris and Oliver Johnson, as inspirations, creating the first multiplayer
gamebooks and multi-party gamebooks respectively. So much territory has been explored
by these amazing writers, and I can only hope I add to this canon of great works.

The Mission of Legendary Kingdoms

For Legendary Kingdoms, my main desire was to create, in gamebook form, a roleplaying
game campaign. Those of you who play Dungeons & Dragons, or other role playing games,
know that one of the greatest joys of those games is to be involved in a long story that can
take months or years to come to its conclusion. In the space of such campaigns you go from
novice adventurers, to some of the most important people in the world, the viceroys of kings
and queens. There is a feeling that your adventure could go anywhere, restricted only by the
choices you and your games master decide upon.
I wanted to capture this sense in Legendary Kingdoms. The player should be able
to lead armies, sail vast oceans, explore lost continents, or get involved in politics in distant
courts. Alongside these grand ideas, I wanted the adventure to also be small and personal,
with discussions with common folk, simple acts of courage, and discovering new places as
important as empire building. Beyond that, I am also very keen on character development.
I want the party members to have wild love affairs, get embroiled in vicious rivalries, or find
redemption. By the end of their adventure (and despite the sandbox nature of the game, it
does have an end) I want the player to feel that loose ends have been tied up, and that every
member of their party has had their moment in the sun.
It’s an extremely ambitious design, and though I am happy with book one, I am
acutely conscious of the fact that five more vast adventures lie ahead of me – all of them
intertwining, and all of them playable in any order. But if the gamebook is to ever regain its
place in the popular imagination, it needs standard bearers that are unafraid of everything
that a gamebook can be. This, in a nutshell, is Legendary Kingdom’s design strategy; to be
the kind of adventure that you play for years, that makes you want to explore every corner
and blank space on the map.
May St Elias guide your steps…

– THE VALLEY OF BONES –

 Prepare for adventure
in this huge open-world gamebook series.
Legendary Kingdoms is a gamebook campaign, where you lead a party of adventurers in a world that adapts
to your actions. Venture into ancient ruins, pick a side and lead an army into battle, sail the high seas on your
own warship, defeat tyrants or bring them to power. Along the way your party will increase in skill, wealth
and renown, allowing them to take on more challenging adventures. Reach the heights of power and you may
uncover a dreadful threat to the world itself and go on a mission that spans all six gamebooks in the series.

Book 1: The Valley of Bones takes place in a desert wilderness where tyrant kings oppress the teeming masses
in a land strewn with ancient artefacts and ruins. But their grip on power is fragile... and the citizenry are
ripe for revolution. It is a land of blood and sand, where civilisation is rare and terrible beasts roam freely.

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