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You sense that the Dark God Naar is present in this chamber, but he is being prevented from materializing by Alyss who is courageously using the last of her stamina to hold him at bay to assist you in the fight against his champion.

Kekataag pounds the floor repeatedly with his armoured boot to demonstrate his impatient eagerness to commence combat. In response, you give voice to your battle-cry—‘For Sommerlund and the Kai!’—and launch yourself at your fell adversary in an attempt to land the first blow.

Kekataag the Avenger: COMBAT SKILL 60 ENDURANCE 58

You gain a temporary advantage from your speedy attack: you may ignore any ENDURANCE points losses sustained in the first two rounds only.

If you win the combat, turn to 29.