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You are within a few yards of the passage that leads out of the mess hall when suddenly four Drakkarim turn a corner and come striding up the passage towards you. One of them sees you and shouts out in alarm: ‘Intruder!’

In an instant your weapon is in your hand, ready for combat. Behind you the feasting squad falls silent; then, as one, they jump to their feet and scramble to retrieve their weapons. Rather than face thirty Giaks, you decide to rush the four who are now striding along the passage, their swords drawn ready to cut you down.

‘For Sommerlund!’ you cry, and launch yourself at the four grim-faced warriors.

4 Drakkarim: COMBAT SKILL 37 ENDURANCE 41

If you win this combat, turn to 119.