### 135

Your Arrow drills into the warhound’s shoulder, but it does not stop the beast’s attack. Oblivious to the pain it leaps upon you, knocking you down, its fang-filled jaws snapping within inches of your unprotected face.

Akataz (wounded): COMBAT SKILL 20 ENDURANCE 22

This war-dog is especially susceptible to psychic attack. If you can and wish to use a psychic attack during combat, double all bonuses to which you are entitled.

If you win this combat in four rounds or less, turn to 13.

If you win and the combat lasts five rounds or longer, turn to 264.