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You order your men to prepare for combat and signal to one of the tavern-keeper’s sons to open the doors. No sooner has he slid back the great iron bolt than the doors burst inwards. A dozen rain-drenched bandits charge into the tavern, their shields linked before them rim to rim. Your men press forward to halt their advance, hacking and stabbing whenever a head or arm presents a target, but they are forced to turn back when more bandits flood into the tavern.

A tall warrior in bright scarlet armour suddenly breaks clear of the shield-wall and runs at you. His sword is raised to stab.

Bandit Warrior: COMBAT SKILL 16 ENDURANCE 25

You cannot evade combat and must fight the warrior to the death.

If you win the fight, turn to 295.