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As you unsheathe the sun-sword, a shimmering pulse of golden flame engulfs the blade from hilt to tip. Your attackers hesitate as the pure light washes over their hellish faces. They shriek with malice and leap forward once more, their bony hands now clutching weapons of black steel previously hidden beneath their robes.

Illustration I—They shriek with malice and leap forward clutching weapons of black steel.

Vordaks: COMBAT SKILL 28 ENDURANCE 40

Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, deduct 3 points from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight. These undead are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Remember to double all ENDURANCE point losses sustained by your enemy due to the power of the Sommerswerd.

If you win the combat, turn to 202.