THE SCENARIO Skeeve, the apprentice masquerading as court magician in Possiltum Aahz, a clapped-out demon Gleep, a dragon of very little brain THE PROBLEM One invading army marching steadily on Possiltum THE PROBABLE OUTCOME Either Skeeve, whose magic isn't up to much, won't be able to stop it. Result, instant death. Or Aahz will pull a rabbit out of the hat and repel the hairy invader. Result, instant execution.