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You are within a few yards of the passage which leads out of the pen when suddenly the dogs begin howling in alarm.

‘Intruder!’ screams one of the handlers, and points accusingly at your back. In an instant your weapon is in your hand and you spin on your heel, ready for combat.

The handlers jump to their feet and fumble for their weapons as they scramble to attack you.

‘For Sommerlund!’ you cry as they approach, and then launch yourself at them in a determined counterattack.

Drakkarim Handlers: COMBAT SKILL 35 ENDURANCE 39

If you win this combat, turn to 40.