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You draw on all your strength to resist the terrible power which is sucking you towards its heart. In desperation you call upon the Gods Kai and Ishir to aid you and, as if in response to your prayers, you sense yourself rising as the swirling vortex begins to recede.

Then, abruptly, the swirling funnel evaporates and you find yourself on your hands and knees, breathless and trembling, staring at the cold stone floor of Cadak’s throne room. Slowly you rise to your feet; then a faint sound behind warns you that someone or something is moving about in the antechamber.

Turn to 222.