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You follow him to the end of the cell block corridor, the angry shouts of Zahda’s gaolers ringing in your ears. A staircase looms ahead, descending to a lower level, but it is guarded by a grim-faced Beastman, armed with an axe. Double all ENDURANCE points lost by your enemy during this combat, for the Beastman is also being attacked by your newfound partner.

Beastman Gaoler: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 22

If you win the combat, turn to 220.