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You recite the words of the Brotherhood Spell Counterspell, and direct its powers at the concealed trapdoor. There is a sudden and unexpectedly violent reaction as your Brotherhood Spell triggers a booby trap placed here by a sorcerer, hundreds of years ago, to keep this portal secure. You are blinded by an explosion of hissing sparks, and you suffer flash burns to your face and hands: lose 4 ENDURANCE points.

(If you possess Deliverance, you may reduce the damage you have suffered by half, i.e. 2 ENDURANCE points.)

To continue, turn to 265.