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You feel the air seething with currents of magical force, and you shiver with a dread premonition that you are in great danger. Then a crackling sound draws your attention back to the twin pedestals.

These columns are now engulfed by coils of electrical energy that weave intricate patterns around the stone surfaces. Slowly the pedestals seem to lose their solidity; they melt and change. Then, with a blinding surge of power, the crackling coils of energy disappear completely and you find yourself staring into the eyes of two nightmarish creatures.

Slowly, these squat, horny-skinned horrors creep towards you on their clawed feet. Baleful eyes roll like misty spheres in their sockets as they inch closer. Both are armed with heavy iron battle-axes which they hold aloft with frightening ease, revealing the immense strength in their muscular, scaly forearms. Cold sweat drips from your brow as you unsheathe your Kai Weapon and prepare to do battle with these implacable horrors.

Helkona Xaghash: COMBAT SKILL 52 ENDURANCE 58

If you possess the Kai Weapon ‘Spawnsmite’ you may add the bonus gained from its unique properties during this combat.

If you win the combat, turn to 116.