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Slowly you descend the stairs and approach the banqueting table. Wolf’s Bane slides the open case towards you and motions for you to take a weapon. You reach for the box and remove the uppermost rapier, and then you slide the case back across the table to your opponent.

‘Very well,’ he says, as he takes the sword and makes a few strokes to gauge its balance, ‘let the duel begin.’

The Duel: Lone Wolf vs. Wolf’s Bane

The Combat Ratio for the duel is −4. This ratio takes account of all bonuses which may apply (e.g. Grand Weaponmastery with Sword, psychic attacks, Backpack Items, and Special Items). Wolf’s Bane’s ENDURANCE score is identical to your current ENDURANCE score, unless you possess a Bronze Disc. If you possess this Special Item, you may reduce your enemy’s ENDURANCE by 4 points before the commencement of combat.

Conduct the combat using the normal combat procedure. However, should Wolf’s Bane’s ENDURANCE be reduced to 10 or less, do not continue any further with the fight. Instead, turn immediately to 151.