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The Arrow hits the creature squarely in the chest but its tip fails to penetrate the bone armour. With a shriek of anger and contempt, the Ciquali knocks Prarg aside and comes lumbering towards you with both claw-tipped hands outstretched. Swiftly you shoulder your Bow and unsheathe your weapon in readiness to repel this beast as it makes a desperate lunge for your throat.

Ciquali Chieftain: COMBAT SKILL 34 ENDURANCE 32

If you win this combat, turn to 185.

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