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You draw upon the strength of your mind to fuel a ball of psychic energy. The ghoulish Drakkarim are at arm’s length when you fire this burning ball of power into their midst. There is a white-hot flash and three crumble instantly to dust—the rest are knocked down by the blast of its psychic shock wave.

You raise you weapon and rush for the stairs, but to your shock and surprise, the Drakkarim undead rise swiftly and leap upon you from all sides.

Undead Drakkarim Search Party (in psychic shock): COMBAT SKILL 20 ENDURANCE 40

These beings are sensitive to all forms of psychic attack; double all normal bonuses.

If you win the fight, turn to 79.