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Swiftly you recite the words of the Old Kingdom Spell Shield and a transparent disc of magical protection shimmers in front of your eyes. An instant later the archer’s arrow strikes this sorcerous shield and disintegrates. The splintered wood of the missile falls to the ground.

For a few uncertain moments the marines believe that you have been mortally wounded, but they are quick to cheer when they see you get to your feet and come running towards them. Ernan helps you to retrieve your horse and quickly you remount him and gallop along the avenue which leads out of this unfriendly town.

Turn to 52.