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You run headlong through the foliage, the piercing scream of the Vordak tearing at your mind. Unless you possess the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, lose 2 ENDURANCE points. Suddenly, a Drakkar looms out of the trees ahead, his black broadsword held high above his masked face, ready to strike a deadly blow.

Drakkar: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 25

Deduct 2 from your COMBAT SKILL for the first round of combat due to the surprise of the Drakkar's attack. You can evade combat after three rounds.

If you wish to evade combat, turn to 228.

If you win the combat, turn to 255.

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