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You utter the Old Kingdom power-word and direct its energy at this formidable barrier: Gloar!

The hammer force of your spell-word hits the door with no effect. Several times you repeat the power-word, but every attempt to open the door by this method fails. This magically-sealed portal cannot be opened by any means, except by the use of its crystal runestone key.

Reluctantly you admit defeat, and return to the basket to make your way back to the cavern at the entrance to Shom’zaa’s hive.

Turn to 319.