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Windhammer, Copyright Wayne Densley 2008 All Rights Reserved
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 The stairs have disappeared but there is no way that you are going to step into the flowing stream of energy that stands before you. Quickly you make for the end of the hall, following the moving wall of energy as it passes down the length of the chamber. Perhaps there is a chance that where the flow meets the wall at its end you may find a way around the shimmering barrier.
It takes only a few minutes to reach the end of the chamber and come to a halt, a hint of desperation crossing your face as you find yourself at what appears to be a dead end. The huge moving stream of flowing energy terminates against an upright slab of pure black stone, which stands only a hand's width from the walls of the chamber itself. Any wider and you may have been able to squeeze between them but it is too narrow a space. You will have to find another way.
Not deterred you consider more closely the slab of black stone. It is metres thick and extends upwards almost to the reach of the roof itself, but even from your vantage you can see that it does not go all the way. There is a space of no more than a metre between its summit and the roof itself, however it is a possible way over. In the shimmering light you look more closely at the monolith and find it to be intricately carved, a convoluted relief of vine and ancient script writhing its way across its smooth surfaces. With an idea forming you check the nature of the stone and find it sound, its carvings deep, and despite the chamber's great age, still sharp and clean.
For a moment you stand back and ponder the great reach of the slab. It stands as high as the chamber itself but it is something that you could climb, given a small measure of luck. If you are to find a way to the other exit it seems the only way to go.
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If you think that climbing the edges of the slab a little too dangerous then you have no option but to take your chances and try and make your way through the stream. If this is your choice turn to section 531. If you believe that the best way will be to climb over the dark slab then section 594 is the path you must take.
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This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
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