Catch the creature in the side

From Create Your Own Story

“Now I will teach you why the Elvin have such a fearsome reputation,” the creature declares. She drops back, using her skewer-like swords to cover herself. You lunge for her chest and clash against her defence. The Elvin chuckles with pleasure at escaping mostly unharmed.

But still, you have drawn a little of her blood. The Elvin grunts in frustration, her pride wounded.

She glances behind her to see how close she is to the water.

Do you:

• Strike again now
• Flank then strike
• Drop into a crouch