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The ghastly tentacled horror rises out of the moat and attacks you. You must fight it to the death.

Akraa'Neonor: COMBAT SKILL 22 ENDURANCE 50

During the combat, you glimpse Vonotar, his black staff raised, fixing his gaze on Loi-Kymar. He is attacking the old man with the force of his mind. If Loi-Kymar is killed, the secret of his Guildstaff will die with him.

If you win the combat in seven rounds or less, turn to 272.

If the combat lasts more than seven rounds, turn to 324.

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