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You leap down upon the unsuspecting lancer, but you have judged the jump badly and you only glance his shoulder before you hit the ground. Stunned by the fall, you react slowly when the Drakkar unholsters his lance and tries to impale you upon its steel tip.

Drakkar Lancer: COMBAT SKILL 30 ENDURANCE 35

Because of the fall, you must reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 10 for the first two rounds of this fight. You are unable to use any potions prior to combat.

If you win this combat, turn to 195.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.