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The air of the new tunnel is hot and humid, and as you press on, the putrid gas makes you increasingly nauseous. You are forced to stop--the vapour is burning your throat and causing painful stomach cramps. Suddenly a noise makes you forget your discomfort; you turn to see that one of Maouk's men has caught up with you. He looms out of the darkness, his face covered by a pad of herbs.

Sharnazim Warrior: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 22

Deduct 2 points from your COMBAT SKILL due to the effects of the noxious fumes.

If you lose this combat, turn to 161.

If you win the combat, turn to 130.11

[11] It may be reasonable to restore half the ENDURANCE points you lose if you win the combat (note what happens if you lose).

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