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As the lumbering reptile draws near, your first reaction is to run for the safety of the stone hut, but you are prevented from doing so by the sticky, knee-deep mud. The scaly creature raises its horned snout and emits a long, croaking growl as the scent of fear wafts towards it on the breeze. Jarel unsheathes his sword and moves to your side as the monster begins its attack.

Gorodon: COMBAT SKILL 29 ENDURANCE 36

Halve any ENDURANCE losses you sustain during this combat as half of the creature's attacks are directed at Jarel.

If you win the combat, turn to 217.

Text copyright © 1987 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1987 Brian Williams.