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You unsheathe a hand weapon and struggle across the heaving deck to regain your position at the ship’s rail. The enemy vessel has rammed The Pride of Sommerlund and now a host of screaming warriors is swarming aboard your stricken ship. You glance aloft and see the giant spider scurry through the rigging towards the crow’s nest. The Sommlending lookout shrieks hysterically and, in blind panic, throws himself into the sea to avoid being eaten by the hideous monster. On the deck below you can see Sergeant Dryan and his men are fighting bravely to repel the raiders. Those of Raker’s crew who have survived the collision hurriedly arm themselves and rush to support the outnumbered marines, but they are not trained fighters and they are no match for this ruthless enemy.

If you wish to descend to the deck below and fight alongside Sergeant Dryan’s marines, turn to 21.

If you choose instead to climb the rigging and attack the giant spider that is now perched upon the crow’s nest, turn to 121.