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You pull away from the dead Agtah in time to avoid the murderous leap of a snarling, dog-sized creature with large, bear-like paws. It hits the ground then leaps again and hangs on your arm, its clawed feet raking emptiness as it tries to rip your stomach. You strike a blow that opens a ragged gash in its neck but still it refuses to relinquish its grip and retaliates by sinking its fangs into your wrist: lose 3 ENDURANCE points.

Agtah-hound: COMBAT SKILL 20 ENDURANCE 25

The creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). If the weapon you are using to defend yourself is a Broadsword, a Quarterstaff, or a Spear9, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for the duration of the fight.

If you win and the fight lasts three rounds or less, turn to 254.

If you win and the fight lasts longer than three rounds, turn to 37.

[9] Depending on your interpretation of the rules, you may not be able to benefit from the use of a Shield during this combat.

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