### 24

You draw your Kai Weapon and Gildas unsheathes his sword, and together you attack the Autarch. Your heaviest blows fail to mark his armour and you are forced to retreat for fear of striking your companions.

The Autarch swivels his helm towards you. ‘Give me the Claw!’ he demands, his voice booming around the chamber. ‘Give me the Claw and I shall spare all your worthless lives! ’

If you choose to obey his command, turn to 35.

If you choose to refuse his command, turn to 338.