### 52

You haul yourself out of the putrid, salty water, and narrowly avoid the clutches of the cellar beast. The creature opens its fanged jaw and issues a gurgling roar of frustration as it gets ready to climb onto the steps and pursue you.

If you possess Grand Pathsmanship and have attained the rank of Sun Thane, turn to 172.

If you do not possess this skill, or if you have yet to attain this level of Kai Mastery, turn to 17.