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You are in combat with a deadly predator of the Anarian plain. Owing to the speed of its attack, you cannot avoid fighting.

Anarian Sky-snake: COMBAT SKILL 23 ENDURANCE 28

This creature is immune to Mindblast and Psi-surge. Double all ENDURANCE point losses you sustain due to its venomous fangs and claws. Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Huntmastery, reduce your COMBAT SKILL by 2 points for the duration of the combat.

If you win and the fight lasts four rounds or less, turn to 247.

If the fight enters a fifth round, do not continue with the combat but turn immediately to 151.