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As you leap, you draw your legs up high enough to avoid being slashed by the creature’s talons. On landing you quickly retrieve your Kai Weapon and turn to attack the beast before it can fully recover its senses.

Zhürc: COMBAT SKILL 51 ENDURANCE 39

Due to the advantage of your initial attack, ignore any ENDURANCE point losses that you sustain in the first round of this fight. If the Kai Weapon you wield is ‘Valiance’, you may apply the bonus gained due to its unique properties.

If you win the fight, turn to 50.