14

You turn east. The sun’s heat grows less intense as the day passes and you are able to walk at a quicker pace. The afternoon passes and, though there are still several hours of daylight left, your anxiety grows. There has been no sign of a stream or water hole and you will never find one in the dark. You will be able to survive for some time without food but you must find water soon.

Tanith looks around uneasily. ‘We are being watched,’ she says. You nod. You can also feel the weight of many eyes bearing down on you. Malevolence hangs heavily in the air.

If you are carrying the Moonstone in your hand, turn to 81.

If you are carrying it in your Backpack, turn to 213.