Title: Chasms of Malice

Summary:

Chasms of Malice is the thirtieth book in the Fighting Fantasy series, written by Luke Sharp and first published in 1987. In this adventure, you take on the role of a humble kitchen servant who is revealed to be the direct descendant of Tancred the Magnificent. Chosen by fate, you must embark on a perilous journey to save the kingdom of Gorak from the resurrected evil of Orghuz.

Part story, part game — YOU are the hero!
Armed with the Shining Sword and accompanied by Tabasha, the feline goddess of the Bazouk, you must navigate the deadly chasms beneath Gorak to reclaim the stolen True Shield—a mystical artifact that maintains a protective barrier over the kingdom—and defeat Orghuz. Treacherous foes and lethal traps await in the depths, and only the bravest adventurers will survive.

Summary:

• Objective: Reclaim the True Shield to restore Gorak's protective barrier and defeat Orghuz.
• Challenges: Navigate labyrinthine chasms, endure deadly battles, and avoid devious traps.
• Key encounters: Confront the seven Khuddam, loyal servants of Orghuz, as well as the Gaddon, an eyeless subterranean race.
• Unpredictable twists: Every decision matters—one wrong step could spell doom.

First published in 1987, Chasms of Malice is notorious for its high difficulty and numerous instant-death scenarios.

Note to self: drunk trolls don't want help. 😉

Details:

• Series: Fighting Fantasy
• Nr: 30
• ISBN-10: 0140324755
• ISBN-13: 9780140324754
• Publisher: Puffin
• Edition: Bronze Dragon Edition with one Number
• Authors: Luke Sharp
• Illustrators: Russ Nicholson
• Genre: Fantasy
• Year: 1987
• Weight: 156g
• Format: Softback
• Language: English
• Original Language: English