346

Since you are unable to take the Threnogem from the statue’s mouth, the only solution is to steal the whole statue. You approach the grotesque figure but, before you can attempt to lift it, you hear a voice echo urgently in your mind: Stop! it cries. Instinctively you spin round to see a tall figure draped in white. He holds a jewelled crozier high in his hands. He has the power of telepathy, and with it he is ordering you to remain where you are. A number of Elessin guards crowd close behind him.

If you wish to attack the man, turn to 334.

If you wish to do as the man says, turn to 316.

If you prefer to ignore him and pick up the statue, turn to 209.