### 339

They snicker with malice as you approach slowly, your weapon held in readiness in case they attack. The smell of the marsh gas ties a knot in your stomach as you move deeper into the cloud. Paido halts; he can go no further. He drops to his knees and is violently sick. The creatures make a sound like laughter and slink forward to meet you in combat.

Rahgu: COMBAT SKILL 23 ENDURANCE 33

These creatures are immune to Mindblast and Psi-surge. Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Nexus and have reached the rank of Primate, deduct 8 points from your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the fight, due to the insidious effect of the marsh gas.

You may evade after three rounds of combat; turn to 48.

If you win the combat, turn to 344.