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As soon as you step into the cabin you are attacked by a man wielding a pick-axe handle. He is a lean, hollow-eyed rogue with a vivid scar, which runs in a ragged line from his forehead to his chin. He shouts a curse and makes a swing for your head.

Rogue Miner: COMBAT SKILL 17 ENDURANCE 25

Unless you have the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 3 points for the first two rounds of combat due to the surprise of the attack.

If you win the combat, turn to 321.