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The nearest bandit tugs at his sword. You beat him to the draw and lunge at his chest with your Kai Weapon, running him through. He sways on his feet, his knuckles white on his sword hilt; then his strength fades and he keels over backwards onto the hard stone floor. The wolfhound yelps and runs off, but the remaining bandit stands his ground.

‘Prepare to die, raven-bait!’ he spits, as he unsheathes his heavy blade from its leather scabbard.

Illustration I—‘Prepare to die, raven-bait!’ spits the bandit, as he unsheathes his heavy blade.

Wolfhound Handler: COMBAT SKILL 29 ENDURANCE 32

If you win this combat, turn to 252.