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A cry of pained surprise escapes from between your clenched teeth as the bolt tears both the skin and muscle from your ribs (lose 5 ENDURANCE points). However, your sheer strength of will, heightened by your Kai training and discipline, helps you to overcome the shock of impact and remain upright in the saddle.

If you are still alive after this attack, turn to 234.

Text copyright © 1985 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1985 Gary Chalk.