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Drawing upon your improved Grand Mastery, you cause the cutting edge of your weapon to burn with a magical flame. This greatly increases the effectiveness of your weapon as you attack these bloodsucking vines.

Haemodyls: COMBAT SKILL 47 ENDURANCE 47

You may add 3 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this combat. Also, if you possess Animal Mastery, you may add a further 2 to your COMBAT SKILL. These vines are, however, immune to all forms of psychic attack except Kai-blast and Kai-ray.

If you win the combat, turn to 19.