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Instinctively you recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell Invisible Shield and a transparent disc of magical protection forms in front of your eyes. Moments later the archer’s arrow strikes this sorcerous shield and shatters to pieces. The remnants of his missile fall 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. Oswin 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.