Retreat

“Retreat” is not a separate defense,
but an option you may add to any
active defense against a melee attack.
To exercise this option, you must
move away from your attacker: at
least one yard, but not more than 1/10
your Move – exactly as for a step (see
Step, p. 368).
Retreating gives +3 to Dodge, or +1
to Block or Parry. Exception: If you