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You release the creaking bowstring and send your Arrow burrowing deep into the Vazhag's chest. The rat-thing utters a strangled cry of pain and surprise as, wide-eyed, it crashes down face first into the midst of its hoard of shoddy treasure.

Immediately, with an angry roar, the dog-creature springs forward with its taloned paws outstretched. You retreat, discarding your Bow in favour of a hand weapon with which to fight this ravenous beast.

Pit Agarashi: COMBAT SKILL 34 ENDURANCE 38

This creature is immune to Mindblast and Psi-surge; only Kai-surge can harm it psychically.

If you win the combat, turn to 297.

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