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Emerging from the shadows with slow purposeful steps comes a huge rodent-like creature. Its mustard-coloured body and its six claw-tipped legs are thick and powerful, corded with muscle that ripples as it moves. Its head is monstrous, the jaw seeming too large for the skull. This entire bony structure extends beyond the lips and is studded with large spade-like teeth.

It turns its great head to look at you with cruel deep-set eyes and an eerie cry breaks from its maw. Cadak laughs with undisguised glee and, upon his command, the creature gathers speed and attacks.

If you possess a Bow and wish to use it, turn to 199.

If you have Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, turn to 81.

If you have Magi-magic and wish to use it, turn to 307.

If you have neither a Bow nor the listed Disciplines, or choose not to use them, turn instead to 214.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.