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The bolt hits you and slams you to the ground, yet the protection afforded by your Grand Mastery absorbs much of its deadly power: lose 4 ENDURANCE points.

Stunned and shaken, you struggle to your feet and shake your head in an effort to clear your blurred vision. Images swirl before your eyes, weaving and coalescing to create a fearful sight. The flickering night-creature has fixed itself to the neck of your horse, like some nightmarish vampire. Tethered by his reins, your mount is unable to escape from the leech-like maw of this supernatural creature.

If you possess Kai-alchemy and wish to use it, turn to 19.

If you possess Magi-magic and wish to use it, turn to 122.

If you possess Kai-surge and wish to use it, turn to 169.

If you possess none of these skills, or if you choose not to use any of them, turn to 349.