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 In a rush the Hordim charges down the corridor, its white-cloaked body clearly illuminated in the light of your torch. For a moment you cannot identify what the creature might be, but as it approaches you see its blank, dark-eyed face and realise that what confronts you is something you have not personally encountered before. It is a Mutan of the korep underclass, a creation of the Trell's worst magic and every bit as vicious as a fully grown Jotun warrior. Tall and unnaturally thin, these grey-skinned creatures favour the use of impossibly large battle axes, and have the speed and agility to use them with lethal effect. Before you can ready yourself the Hordim rushes at you, wielding its axe in a high downward arc that you barely have time to block, throwing you off balance and causing you to stumble heavily to the floor. Recovering quickly you return the blow with one of your own and the battle begins in earnest.
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In this combat you have two choices. You may use the Shimmera or you may fight. If you wish to attempt to use the Shimmera test your Intuition attribute. If you are successful turn to section 431. If you fail this test the Shimmera will not help you, and you must rely instead on the strength of your arm and the sharpness of your blade. If it is a fight you must have the Mutan will prove a worthy opponent. The Hordim has a combat value of 17 and an endurance of 10. If you kill the Mutan turn to section 128. If you fall to its axe then it is here that your quest must end. If this is to be your fate then it will be to another life that you must look for better luck.
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This book, and its associated books and other documents in the Chronicles of Arborell series are the intellectual property of the author, Wayne F Densley, and all rights are reserved by him. Windhammer is best viewed at 1024 x 768 resolution. Any questions regarding the Chronicles of Arborell can be answered by emailing the author at densleyw@shoal.net.au
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