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You wield the Deathstaff with confidence, but the insidious effect of the weapon is making you careless as you sweep the staff around your head. Some of the stronger Vortexi are able to break away from the spinning cyclone to make good their attack.

Vortexi: COMBAT SKILL 40 ENDURANCE 30

For every level of Kai rank you have attained above that of Kai Grand Guardian, you may add 2 to your COMBAT SKILL for the duration of this fight. However, due to the harmful side effects of the Deathstaff, you must reduce your ENDURANCE score by 2 prior to the start of this combat.

If you win the combat, turn to 46.

Text copyright © 1991 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1991 Brian Williams.