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Moments after you break the surface and gulp a lungful of air, the creature surges past you and snags your cloak in its deadly jaws. To the raucous delight of Sesketera’s crewmen, you are dragged around the hull of their ship at tremendous speed before finally the creature dives below the surface and pulls you down in its wake. Desperate to escape from its terrible grip, you stab at its back and sides with your Kai Weapon.

Nigumu-sa: COMBAT SKILL 40 ENDURANCE 50

This creature is immune to all forms of psychic attack. If the Kai Weapon you wield is ‘Ulnarias’ or ‘Spawnsmite’, you will benefit from the bonus gained due to its unique properties.

If you win the combat, turn to 260.