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You intone the words of the Old Kingdom Spell Power Word and shape your mouth in readiness to utter it: Gloar!

The concussive energy of your spell-word slams into the Vorka who are attempting to climb over the tangled heap of bodies at the foot of the steps. Your spell scatters them, but it does not deter or prevent others from attacking you. Several hurl themselves across the smouldering pile and then scramble to their feet. The first three to do this successfully are all armed with swords. As they come racing up the stairs, they rapidly blink their ghoulish eyes and clack their fanged jaws in an attempt to unnerve you in the vital seconds before combat.

Frenzied Vorka: COMBAT SKILL 40 ENDURANCE 38

If you wield the Kai Weapon ‘Spawnsmite’ or ‘Kaistar’, you will benefit from the additional combat bonus applicable to its unique properties.

If you win this combat, turn to 160.