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Your Arrow hits the creature’s chest but it does not penetrate deeply beyond its thick fur. Hurriedly you drop your Bow and reach for your Weapon. It has barely cleared its scabbard when the creature is suddenly upon you, its vile breath hot in your face. You are slammed against the wall by the impact of the attack (lose 2 ENDURANCE points) and momentarily stunned, but still you manage to duck its slashing claws which rake deep grooves in the wall above your head. With a swift twist of your body you unpin yourself and create the vital space you need in order to wield your Weapon against this determined and terrible foe.

Deathstalker (grazed): COMBAT SKILL 39 ENDURANCE 38

This creature is immune to Mindblast (but not Kai-surge).

If you win the combat, turn to 41.