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The towering warrior bellows a curt phrase in the Dark Tongue and suddenly his broadsword is sheathed with a black fire that crackles and spits venomously. Then the cruel dagger clenched in his left hand begins to glow red. When its poisoned tip becomes white hot, it emits a trail of noxious steam.

You yell your battle-cry and launch a swift attack, hoping that a speedy and agile attack will give you the edge you need to defeat this formidable foe. You strike the first blow with enough force to knock the warrior several paces back towards the glowing dragon-gate. But he recovers quickly, and when he expertly counters your second blow upon the hilt of his black sword, you suddenly realize that you are now embroiled in a desperate fight to the finish.

Zantaz: COMBAT SKILL 52 ENDURANCE 50

This warrior is immune to all forms of psychic attack.

If you win this fight, turn to 186.