You leap at the fighter and grab his neck, preventing him from swinging at you. He viciously smashes his elbow into your chest (take 1 point damage) and throws you aside. He raises his sword to finish you off, but suddenly staggers and drops to his knees. Roderick stands behind him, cradling a mace. You quickly roll away and stand before the fighter finally falls face-first to the floor. After resting briefly, you all search the room. Salamdros finds 50 gp hidden in the corner, but there is nothing else of value in the room. The three of you climb down the ladder. Go to page 227.