300

A froth of green scum marks the edge of the pool, and you use it as a guide to avoid stepping too close to the water. On your left, the pools become more numerous until you find yourselves walking a narrow strip of mossy mounds flanked by dark water.

‘By the gods!’ grumbles Paido, slapping insects from his face. ‘How I wish for some good solid ground rather than this spongy muck!’

As if in answer to his request you see a spur of volcanic rock looming out of the mud ahead, forming a causeway above the pools of greasy water. You follow it and soon it splits in two: one spur disappears to the west, the other continues to the south.

If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Nexus and have reached the rank of Primate, turn to 326.

If you wish to take the west spur, turn to 105.

If you wish to continue along the south spur, turn to 123.