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The Drakkar yelps with pain and lets his shield fall from his grasp. To your dismay, you see him wrench the Arrow from his helmet and hurl it contemptuously to the floor. The tip of your shaft has pierced his throat-plate, but it did not penetrate deeply enough to cause him a serious wound. He turns and beckons to his comrades and they let out a triumphant cheer. Inspired by his toughness, they increase their pace as they rush up the stairs to support his attack.

Turn to 180.