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You move close to the base of the right-hand pillar and take hold of its smooth surface with both hands. Then, aided by your natural agility, you begin to climb towards the narrow gap between the top of the pillar and the ceiling.

The ascent is difficult, made even more so by the fierce energy of the electrical arcing. Its radiant power blisters the exposed flesh on the back of your hands, and down the left side of your face: lose 5 ENDURANCE points.

Turn to 49.