Grimly Eric John Stark slogged toward that ancient Martian cityâwith every step he cursed the talisman of Ban Cruach that flamed in his blood-stained belt. Behind him screamed the hordes of Ciaran, hungering for that magic jewelâahead lay the dread abode of the Ice Creaturesâat his side stalked the whispering spectre of Ban Cruach, urging him on to a battle Stark knew he must lose!