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In the depths of the tunnel, a glistening form is slowly slinking into view. Gnarled plates like armour encase its barrel chest, and lidless slit-pupilled eyes stare coldly from beneath its ridged forehead. A low, grating rumble issues from its fanged mouth as it increases its pace and makes ready to pounce.

Illustration VIII—The glistening form of the Cave Leekhon slinks into view.

Cave Leekhon: COMBAT SKILL 27 ENDURANCE 38

This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge). Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for the duration of the combat.

If you win the fight, turn to 169.