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At your approach, the Liganim slows and makes a sign in the air with his warty hand. When you fail to respond, he becomes agitated and moves directly in front of you to block your way. A tingling sensation ripples your scalp as a wave of psychic energy washes over your mind. The Liganim has probed your thoughts and discovered that you are an imposter. He emits a high-pitched shriek and unsheathes a dagger from his belt as he launches himself maniacally at your chest.

Liganim: COMBAT SKILL 25 ENDURANCE 26

Unless you possess the Magnakai Discipline of Psi-screen, deduct 1 ENDURANCE point at the beginning of every round of combat, owing to the Liganim's persistent psychic attacks.

If you win the combat, turn to 246.

Text copyright © 1988 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1988 Brian Williams.