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You are halfway across when one of your men slips and is washed away by the torrential river water. His desperate cries alert the bandits. Suddenly a bandit warrior appears on top of the boulder behind which you are hiding. He screams and lunges at you with his spear. Deduct 2 from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight, for you are at a disadvantage. The bandit warrior towers over you and your footing is wet and slippery.

Bandit Warrior: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 26

You may evade combat at any time by diving into the River Xane. Turn to 31.

If you win the combat, turn to 146.