You draw a weapon and slap the sole of Jarel’s boot to awaken him.
‘What the…!?’ he splutters, as he sits up and rubs his sleepy eyes. But before you can say anything, you hear another of the fish-like things; it is behind you, clambering over the upturned boat. You spring to your feet and Jarel just manages to unsheathe his sword as the creatures attack simultaneously.
Bhakish: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 28
These swamp dwellers are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).
If you win the combat, turn to 34.