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You raise your weapon and bring your horse about to face this fearsome beast's attack. The instant he sees the creature he panics and rears up on his hind legs, neighing with fright, his hooves scrabbling frantically at the air. You bring him under control using your innate Kai skills, but in doing so your attention is diverted from the attacking beast as it moves in and swipes at you with its clawed paw.

Black Corvayl: COMBAT SKILL 46 ENDURANCE 58

Reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 10 for the first round of this fight only.

If you win the combat, turn to 210.

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