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You stride out to the water’s edge and prepare yourself for combat. The Kraan and its rider spot you and begin to speed across the lake barely inches above the surface.

The rider lets out a scream that freezes your blood. He is a Vordak, a fierce lieutenant of the Darklords.

He is upon you and you must fight him. Deduct 2 points from your COMBAT SKILL unless you have the Kai Discipline of Mindshield, for the creature is attacking you with its Mindforce as well as with a huge black mace.

Vordak: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 25

If you win the fight, turn to 270.