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The portal opens and four muscular minions stand before you, silhouetted in the glow of the torchlit tunnel that lies beyond the bronze door. These creatures are larger than those you have encountered so far, and their reptilian eyes glint with a malevolent light that betrays their intelligence and ruthless cunning. They snicker with delight as they raise their bladed weapons and attack you simultaneously.

Shom’zaa Agarashi: COMBAT SKILL 44 ENDURANCE 44

If you win this combat, turn to 167.