You cannot move. The points of light move closer, and you soon discover they are the glowing eyes of a huge toad-like creature. As you watch in horror, still unable to move, the ugly beast bites your leg (take 4 points damage). Though you try to defend yourself, you still cannot move. The beast bites you again (take 2 points damage). If your character suffered more damage than he can take, he is now dead.

Roderick and Salamdros rush around the corner, their weapons drawn. The toad-creature turns toward Salamdros, and the elf freezes in his tracks. Roderick squeezes his eyes closed and swings his weapon at the beast. Even as his mace strikes the toad-monster, another appears and attacks Salamdros. Roderick strikes again, and the creature slumps to the floor, dead. He turns to face the second beast, still careful to avoid its gaze.

At the same time, you discover you can move again. Both of you raise your weapons to strike the beast (AC18). If you hit, go to page 138. If you miss, go to page 139.