108

You see the patrol march past and you wait until their footsteps start to fade before you climb the stairs. A sudden cry from inside the chamber startles you, and you spin round to see an Ice Barbarian looming out of the dark. He is attacking you with a bone-tipped spear.

Ice Barbarian: COMBAT SKILL 16   ENDURANCE 24

You can evade combat after one round by running up the stairs.

If, at this time, you wish to head south (right), turn to 330.

If you wish to head north (left), turn to 198.

If you win the combat, turn to 282.