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Despite the seriousness of the gaping wound in its side, the loathsome creature continues to resist you. Suddenly you are thrown forward, hurled to the ground in a flurry of kicks and blows. A razor-sharp pincer bites into your shoulder and you lose 3 ENDURANCE points. The other three demons have pounced on you from behind while you fought.

Thankfully, you have managed to retain a grip on your Staff. You must fight the four demons to the death. Due to the surprise of the attack and the disadvantage of having to fight your way back to your feet you must subtract 2 from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the combat.

Four Demons of the Plains: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 34

If you win the combat, turn to 251.

Concept copyright © 1986 Joe Dever and Gary Chalk.
Text copyright © 1986 Ian Page.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Paul Bonner.