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You step away from the water's edge as the Vazhag comes thundering off the drawbridge and on to the platform. With the manic curses of their leader echoing in their ears, they leap to the muddy shore and charge straight at you, their rusty weapons glinting dully in the light of the cave.

Vazhag: COMBAT SKILL 26 ENDURANCE 30

If you win this combat, turn to 142.

Text copyright © 1990 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1990 Brian Williams.