### 251

The swarthy-faced warriors loose their arrows as they advance, but they are poorly aimed and whistle past to splash harmlessly in the river. The leading attackers seem impressed by your display of courage and they slow down. You take advantage of their hesitation and launch yourself at them, catching them wrong-footed as you land your first blows.

Zagganozod: COMBAT SKILL 24 ENDURANCE 35

Owing to the impetus of your attack, add 2 points to your COMBAT SKILL for the first round of combat.

If you win the fight, turn to 271.