The Storms of Chai

Joe Dever

306

Reflexively, you spring across the counter and, in mid-air, strike the falling cask with the edge of your clenched fist. Your swift blow deflects the cask away from Kenga’s head but you badly gouge your fist on one of its brass bands: lose 3 ENDURANCE.

The deflected cask hits the hard stone with a loud crack and the impact splits it wide open, drenching the lucky tavern keeper with sweet Lourdenian wine.

Turn to 176.