You smash the stool into the creature's head, and the surprised beast drops to the ground. Salamdros, Teromil, and Roderick stop arguing and stare at the creature. "It's a good thing the stranger has his wits about him," says Roderick, "or we'd all be dead by now." "Perhaps," says Salamdros, "but his actions do not prove his merit." "Are there any more of the beastly things?" asks Teromil. "This is the only one I saw," you answer, "but we must move on before others come. Search the room and let's leave." Go to page 32.