115

Your struggling only causes you to sink deeper into the mire. Urik reaches out with his long tail and loops it around your Wizard’s Staff. He pulls hard as you cling to the Staff with both hands. ‘No struggle,’ Urik whispers. ‘Relax and quicksand let you free. If you resist, quicksand drag you harder.’ You do as he says and, immediately, you stop sinking. Within minutes, Urik is able to grab your hand, and soon you are free.

Before you can thank Urik, you hear a loud cry. ‘There they are!’ A crossbow bolt whistles past your face—you have been seen by the Shadakine huntsmen.

If you wish to turn to face your enemy, turn to 163.

If you would rather evade them, turn to 283.