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As you descend, you hear a faint buzzing sound resonating from the rock-face. Rapidly this sound becomes an angry drone when the basket draws level with a cavity in the wall. Suddenly, a swarm of large wasp-like insects pour out of this hole and encircle the basket. The lower stripy sections of their bodies begin to glow as they gather together in a cloud and hover menacingly above you.

‘Antah wasps!’ exclaims Leomin, fearfully. You reach for your Kai Weapon, but as your hand closes around the hilt, the insects fire their stingers.

Illustration II—A swarm of angry Antah wasps encircle your basket.

Antah Wasps: COMBAT SKILL 40 ENDURANCE 30

These insects are immune to all psychic attacks. If you possess ‘Raumas’, you will benefit from the additional combat bonus applicable to its unique properties.

If you win the combat, turn to 174.