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<p>
<lose codeword="BladeSeven" hidden="true"/>
Metal is the element of persistence and bravery. While you have this doughty weapon with you (not necessarily in your hands), you can add 2 to your COMBAT score. Note the
<weapon name="sword of metal">
<effect type="aura" ability="combat" bonus="2"/>
</weapon>
on your Adventure Sheet.
</p>
<p>You swim back to shore. <goto section="268"/>.</p>
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