I'm being attacked by a stepladder (number 13, black cat, etc.)?

Hint 1 of 2:

Did you see which of your stats went down when you were attacked?

Hint 2 of 2:

You lost Luck -- it's not a stepladder, it's a Lucksucker.  Check your
"Legends and Lore of Quendor" for how to get past it.