199

Just as the creature is poised to spring forward it hesitates. Its primeval senses detect that you are not as helpless as you seem, and a flicker of doubt passes across its cruel amber eyes. Instantly you seize the advantage and attack the beast before its appetite gets the better of its judgement.

Khozinda: COMBAT SKILL 32   ENDURANCE 48

Owing to the impetus of your attack you may add 3 points to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight.

If you win the combat, turn to 245.