### 85

You draw a hand weapon just in time to parry the sergeant’s attack. His blade glances away and he curses your speed as you duck his sweeping backstroke. With a growl, he pulls his horse away and orders six of his men to cut you down.

Anarian Rangers: COMBAT SKILL 32 ENDURANCE 38

If you have the Magnakai Discipline of Animal Control, add 2 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of the combat.

If you win the combat, turn to 176.