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23
 As you turn around after closing the northern door of the Mess Hall you are confronted by the dark, silent bulk of the Jotun Chieftain, obviously just returned from his errand. Silhouetted in the flickering light of the fireplace he appears enormous and malevolent.
"What are you doing?" the Jotun asks quietly in perfect Dwarvendim, his warhammer balanced lightly in his huge arms.
"If you please master," you respond, "I was sent by the Mutan Yose to attend to the cleaning of the Great Hall". It is a lame attempt at deception, but under the circumstances you really can't think of anything better.
The Jotun's face breaks out in a cruel smile. "Nice try, stone-eater, but this is no place for vehmin like you. Tell me though, are you alone or are there more of your ilk skulking in the shadows?"
You smile back at the giant brute and shrug your shoulders. "I believe that is a question that will have to remain unanswered. Indeed it will be something you will still be wondering about when you die."
The Jotun laughs but there is no humour in it. Any opportunity for talk has passed and instead the huge warrior begins to slowly move towards you. You notice immediately how fluid its movements are, the Jotun both powerful and agile regardless of its enormous size. Raising your weapon you realise this Hordim believes it is about to have a bit of fun; like a cat playing with a mouse before it kills. You have other ideas though. This is not the first time you've been called a stone-eater and it is starting to annoy you considerably. You think that you may very well have to teach this Hordim some manners.
Suddenly the Jotun raises its enormous warhammer above its head and charges towards you. Tables, chairs and other debris are scattered like leaves in the wind as it bears down upon you.
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You cannot avoid this fight. In this part of the Mess the Shimmera will not work so you must defend yourself with your weapon and a measure of good luck. The Jotun has a combat value of 19 and an endurance rating of 18. If you defeat the Jotun turn to section 89. If you are killed then your quest will end here in the debris and filth of the Mess Hall. Hopefully in a latter life you will be more successful.
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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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