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You magnify your vision and see that the approaching group are Bhanarians. Each of the twelve warriors is armed with a sword and spear, and all are clad in black quilted tunics edged with gold braid. Emblazoned boldly upon their chests is the tiger’s-head emblem of Autarch Sejanoz, denoting them to be Imperial Guards from the Autarch’s court in Otavai.

As the squad draws nearer, you note with surprise that this élite unit of bodyguards have neglected to place any scouts at the head of their marching column. You are about to mention this fact to Captain Gildas when suddenly you hear a startling shriek echoing from out of the clouds above.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table.

If the number you have picked is 0–4, turn to 271.

If it is 5–9, turn to 167.