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Ahead there is another stone staircase that leads down into the dungeons of Castle Taunor. It is pitch dark and the stench of mould and decay forces you to cover your nose and mouth as you stagger down the steps. The Yawshath follows you, its unnatural gibbering changing in pitch to a maniacal laugh, which makes you shudder with revulsion.

You sense a passage that continues ahead and a small alcove off to your right.

If you wish to continue straight ahead, turn to 192.

If you wish to hide in the alcove, turn to 69.