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You turn to run but your exit is blocked by a squat, horny-skinned creature with baleful, milky-coloured eyes. These eyes roll like balls of mist inside its head as it advances on you slowly, an axe of black steel held in its clawed hands, poised to strike you down.

Xaghash: COMBAT SKILL 32 ENDURANCE 42

If you possess the sword, Helshezag, and wish to use it, remember to add the appropriate bonuses to your COMBAT SKILL.

If you possess the Sommerswerd, and wish to use it, turn to 208.

If you win the combat, turn to 106.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.