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A bolt of lightning gashes the stormy sky, illuminating the figures of the bandits as they creep into the stables. Crouching on the balcony, you signal to your men to prepare themselves. Dropping on to the stable roof, you discover to your dismay that the clay tiles are wafer-thin and splinter beneath your weight; you crash straight through the flimsy roof into the hay below. Luckily you are unharmed by the fall and quickly regain your feet, but a bandit stands barely inches from your face, his sword raised to strike.

Bandit Warrior: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 23

You cannot evade combat.

If you win, turn to 217.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.