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You raise your weapon to strike at the beast as its razor-fanged mouth snaps shut just inches from your head. Buffeted by the beating of its wings you find it difficult to stand.

Deduct 1 point from your COMBAT SKILL and fight the Kraan.

Kraan: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 24

If you kill the creature, you quickly descend the far side of the hill to avoid the Giaks.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table.

If you pick 0, turn to 53.

If you pick 1–2, turn to 274.

If you pick 3–9, turn to 316.