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Your arrow arcs harmlessly over the creature's maw and disappears into the forest. Before you have a chance to reload and fire again, it swoops down and hovers menacingly above your head, its sword-like fangs poised to strike.

Tazgar Worm: COMBAT SKILL 24 ENDURANCE 34

This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Owing to the speed of its attack you must fight the first round unarmed, but you may unsheathe a hand weapon for use in the second and subsequent rounds.

If you win the combat, turn to 162.

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