### 228

The instant you strike the final blow that consigns the Ziog to its doom, it drops to the deck and crumbles like ancient parchment.

An unhuman cry arises from the skeleton horde grouped on the quay. They come charging down the gangplank towards you, hungry for vengeance. Instinctively you draw your weapon and strike the plank a mighty blow. The wood splits cleanly in two and both sections collapse, dumping the onrushing skeletons unceremoniously into the harbour’s freezing water.

If you wish to examine the Ziog’s remains, turn to 88.

If you do not wish to approach the Ziog’s body, turn to 329.