### 229

The poisonous fumes are highly corrosive and, despite your natural Kai defences, your close proximity to the smouldering bundle causes painful blisters to erupt on the exposed parts of your hands and face.

Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If the number you have picked is odd (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9) deduct 3 ENDURANCE points from your current total. If the number you have picked is even (i.e. 2, 4, 6, 8, or 0) deduct 5 ENDURANCE points.

Gritting your teeth against the pain of these chemical burns, you draw on your powers of infravision to counter the effects of the blinding smoke. At once you are able to see again and you can clearly make out the leaders of the shambling legion; they are now just a few yards from the entrance.

If you wish to attempt to escape before they block the entrance completely, turn to 151.

If you choose to stand and fight them, turn to 32.