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You leap over the body of your slain enemy and rush to help Davan, who is being driven back across the deck by three snarling Drakkarim. 'For Sommerlund!' you cry, as you launch your attack, felling two of his adversaries with a single, sweeping blow. Deftly he puts paid to the third, and together you advance towards the stern where the enemy are attempting to capture the helm. Already several of the crew lie bleeding on the deck, and, although they fight bravely, they are no match for the vicious Drakkarim marines.

At the foot of the makeshift stairs that ascend to the stern deck, you are confronted by the leader of the enemy's assault team. 'Okak gaz egor!' he growls, his evil eyes glinting through the slits in his studded leather battle-mask. 'Shez ok okak nogjat ash gajog ok okak adez!' With that, he lifts his reddened axe and strides forward to meet your advance.

Drakkarim Marine Sergeant: COMBAT SKILL 26 ENDURANCE 30

You can evade combat after the first two rounds: turn to 7.

If you win the combat, turn to 290.

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