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The Drakkarim rush into the guard room, bellowing like Kalte mammoths and hacking madly at the air with their cruel, black swords. The leader advances on you, a mane of jet-black hair streaming from the open back of his helm, his sword held low for a thrust that will disembowel you. You sidestep and drive your weapon into his armoured chest. The black metal buckles, crushing his ribs, killing him instantly, but before he has fallen to the ground, two more Drakkarim are upon you. You cannot evade combat and must fight them to the death.

Drakkarim: COMBAT SKILL 18 ENDURANCE 34

If you win the combat, turn to 290.

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