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You run, half-crouched, towards your golden blade, grab the hilt, and continue at full speed towards the cover of another pillar. Suddenly, a burst of energy leaps from the Darklord's fist, exploding into the base of the pillar, severing it from the floor. A tremendous roar fills your ears as you are thrown backwards by the shock of the blast. You lose 3 ENDURANCE points. Haakon's laugh rises above the crash of falling stone until your head is filled with an agonizing pain.

If you have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, turn to 223.

If you do not have this skill, turn to 379.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.