### 234

You project a powerful blast of Kai-surge at the group but, to your dismay, it does not affect them.14 One of the target creatures utters a sound that resembles a mocking laugh and, from a pocket of its tattered black robe, it draws a silvery rod which it levels at your head. Reflexively you dive for cover, avoiding certain decapitation as a searing bolt of energy surges from its tip. It passes within inches of your back before impacting against a distant pillar of crystal.

As you scramble to your feet, you see all three of the creatures gliding towards you across the snow.

If you wish to attempt to evade these ghoulish attackers, turn to 256.

If you choose to stand and fight them, turn to 35.

#### Footnotes

[14] It seems logical that you should deduct 1 ENDURANCE point due to this use of Kai-surge.