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The icy bolt smashes into your shield-spell and explodes in a great cloud of steam. Your effective use of Old Kingdom magic to counter the icy blast shocks the Shom’zaa commander. His nerve breaks and he turns to flee with his minions following closely on his heels. Soon they have disappeared from sight and a deathly silence descends upon the tunnel.

If you wish to search the bodies that are lying in this tunnel, turn to 144.

If you choose to explore the tunnel further, turn to 160.