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The door bursts open and in rushes a Helghast, its black sword raised. You strike the creature as it enters the hold and open a terrible gash in its chest. It lets out a hideous cry but although badly wounded, it leaps forward to attack you. You must fight this creature to the death.

Wounded Helghast: COMBAT SKILL 22 ENDURANCE 20

It is an undead creature. Double all ENDURANCE points that it loses, due to the power of the Sommerswerd. It is immune to Mindblast. If you kill the creature, you may leave via the open hold door.

Turn to 166.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.