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The birds attack at such a tremendous speed that you dismiss the idea of using a Bow. Swiftly you draw your weapon--it has barely cleared its sheath when the first of the Scavengers swoop in for the kill. You are forced to release your grip on the guide rope and step back a few paces, for you are not the target of their attack: they are after your horse.

Durncrag Scavengers: COMBAT SKILL 42 ENDURANCE 18

If you win this combat, turn to 317.

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