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As you pass each skull, it slowly turns, as if watching your every move. You are halfway across the room when you hear the sharp crack of bone splitting. Suddenly you see hideous shapes hatching inside the skulls, and stretching their wings.

Ten slimy winged creatures attack you, and you must fight them as one enemy.

Crypt Spawn: COMBAT SKILL 16   ENDURANCE 16

You may evade more fighting after the first round of combat and run for the archway by turning to 23.

If you win the combat, turn to 137.