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Blue fire leaps from Zahda's staff, but you intercept and deflect it upon the blade of the sun-sword. The murderous bolt screams into the dark hall, destroying a whole tier of seats with a thunderous concussion.

'You will die . . . die . . . DIE!' shrieks Zahda like a man possessed. He whirls his staff twice about his head before lunging at your face with its clawed tip. Lord Zahda is immune to Mindblast and Psi-surge.

Lord Zahda (with power-staff): COMBAT SKILL 33 ENDURANCE 45

If you win the combat, turn to 149.

Text copyright © 1986 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Gary Chalk.