### 330

Your fascination with the power of the Crystal Spire has distracted you from a more imminent danger. From a narrow passageway to your left appear three creatures draped in mouldering black robes. They see you and give vent to a chorus of high-pitched shrieks of alarm. You spin on your heel to face them, fearful that their hideous cries will bring all of Xaagon down upon your head.

If you possess a Bow and wish to use it, turn to 281.

If you possess Kai-surge, have reached the rank of Kai Grand Guardian or higher, and wish to make use of this Discipline, turn to 234.

If you possess neither the weapon nor the Discipline, or choose to use neither, turn instead to 60.