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The warrior leaps to safety as you draw your weapon and face the snarling enemy. 'Brave fool!' you hear him cry, his footfalls fading into the tunnel.

Snickering with delight, like cruel and hungry predators that have trapped themselves a feast, the creatures slink forward. Talons spring from the tips of their webbed fingers, and their eyes blaze with wild red fire as they get ready to pounce.

Dhax: COMBAT SKILL 27 ENDURANCE 35

With a trap at your back, you cannot evade combat and must fight these creatures to the death.

If you win the fight, turn to 339.

Text copyright © 1986 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1986 Gary Chalk.