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 With a start you awaken to find your torch extinguished in the dust at your feet. Fumbling in the darkness you find its handle and check that it is still usable. Luckily it has some life left in it and with your pack within reach find your flints. As you relight your torch you look about the stairwell and wonder at the luck of not being discovered whilst asleep. Surely Providence must have had a hand in keeping you safe but you cannot dwell on your luck, or the dangers of sleeping in such an exposed position. Thanking Providence anyway you collect your gear and look to the way ahead.
Above you the light from your torch extends only a small distance along the stairway, however the air has changed subtly here, it is both fresher and smells of odours that you might only expect from the outdoors. Intrigued by this change you move forward and find that the stairs do not spiral upwards without end. As you continue your ascent the illumination of your torch soon reveals a wide landing; at the southern wall of which there stands a solid wooden door. The stone floor of the entranceway is swept and clean, though fresh scratch marks in the stone show the door is frequently used, and has been recently opened. As you approach the door the sounds of movement beyond its solid timbers are distinct. There are all the signs that a large creature is moving within, the sound of metal against metal indicating it is probably armed.
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Do you wish to enter? If so turn to section 219. If you are not up to combat at this time and wish to return to the lesser hall before you are discovered turn to section 140.
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This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
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