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Skilled fighters will be able to completely block an opponent's
mundane attack.  Because of the defensive nature of this skill, it
requires that the user give up some of their offensive energy.  It
is also possible to block a direction so that others may not pass.

Syntax:  block
Syntax:  block direction

Example:  block       # Used during battle, attempt to block attack.
Example:  block west  # Block the western exit.

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See Also:  flee move
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