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You draw a weapon and slap the sole of Jarel’s boot to awaken him.

‘What the … !?’ he splutters, as he sits up and rubs his sleepy eyes. But before you can say anything, you hear another of the fish-like things; it is behind you, clambering over the upturned boat. You spring to your feet and Jarel just manages to unsheathe his sword as the creatures attack simultaneously.

Bhakish: COMBAT SKILL 21 ENDURANCE 28

These swamp dwellers are immune to Mindblast (but not Psi-surge).

If you win the combat, turn to 34.