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You draw your weapon and brace yourself as the phantoms swoop down upon you like hungry vultures descending on a corpse.

Vortexi: COMBAT SKILL 46 ENDURANCE 40

For every level of Kai rank you have attained above that of Kai Grand Guardian, you may add 2 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this fight. If you possess the Sommerswerd, restore 5 points to your ENDURANCE score.

If you win the combat, turn to 159.