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 Your last attack cuts the life from the huge Hresh. In the cramped confines of the chamber the combat proves short and lethal, a melee of colliding metal that leaves the Hordim grasping at its chest. As you recover your breath the Hresh falls to one knee, then collapses backwards onto the straw bed where it lays still.
The warrior is dead but victory has come at a price. Fatigue runs along your arms and legs as a dead weight, the exertion of your quest taking its toll on limbs that cry out for rest. But there can be no rest in a place such as this. About you the room is a tangle of broken furniture and the strewn possessions of the Hordim. Looking around you recognise that there is a chance you may find something of value here, and with no time to waste set about searching the room.
In the course of your search you find the following items:
- 12 silver rials (coins),
- 1 battle helm,
- 1 finely carved battle shield,
- 1 set of leather and chain mail armour,
- some food, (the equivalent of 2 rations) and
- a large locked chest.
You may take any two of the first five articles on the list if you wish. Make sure you note these on your character sheet if you take any of them. If you choose either the shield, armour or helm, you can add an additional +1 bonus for each to your combat value, but the use of either will also require a -1 reduction for each on all agility tests. If you are currently wearing a thick leather jerkin it will have to be removed before you can wear the armour. If you find the reduction in agility too constraining you can drop any of these items at any time. When you have chosen what you will take you have a closer look at the locked chest.
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If you have the skill of Lorecraft turn to section 483. If you do not possess this skill and you wish to open the chest turn to section 29. If you would rather not open the chest and instead make your way out of this room, turn to section 194.
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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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