200

It is the last day of your tortuous journey. You are roused by the cries of the Shadakine and, a few minutes later, you are dumped on the ground by the slave bearers. ‘Beware, the fighters of the Freedom League!’ You see little of the battle that ensues. You glimpse many soldiers with red veils over their faces and the fall of the cruel Shadakine captain.

Finally, the battle ceases and you and Urik are freed from your bonds by the red-veiled soldiers. ‘My thanks,’ you say, as your Staff and Backpack are returned to you.

‘You are lucky, friend,’ says one of the soldiers. ‘We are only scouts, clearing the way for tomorrow’s attack upon a Shadakine slave train.’ You are given food and enjoy a comfortable sleep that restores to you 2 ENDURANCE points and 1 WILLPOWER point.

Turn to 275.