RETREAT

Type: combat                        Area of Effect: self
Class: Assassin

If you find that the battle is perhaps a little too much to handle, you can
attempt to retreat from the fight. Be warned, occasionally your opponent will
see this as an act of cowardice and chase after you. After successfully
retreating, you'll need to catch your breath for a second so you won't be able
to do anything for a round or two.  Unlike FLEE there is no exp penalty for
retreating and you control the direction that you go.  You gain a 10% bonus to 
success if you are in defensive combat style.

Rank 5: can retreat while mounted

Usage: retreat <direction>

See Also: SKILLS, "SKILL RANKS", PRACTICES, CIRCLE, FLEE, WIMP