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You unshoulder your Bow, draw an Arrow, and let it fly towards the chest of the leading Xaghash. The shaft shatters against the iron-hard scales which protect its heart, and the great merciless beast roars with delight at your misfortune.

Hurriedly you retreat, drawing a hand weapon in your defence as the two evil-eyed horrors come rushing forward with murderous intent.

2 Xaghash: COMBAT SKILL 52   ENDURANCE 60

If you possess the Sommerswerd, double all bonuses it bestows upon you (for the duration of this combat only).⁷

If you win the combat, turn to 276.