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Rising into view at the top of the stairs comes another Tunnel Stalker, the mate of the one you encountered earlier. Mindful of that combat, you decide to seize the initiative and attack this beast before it reaches the top of the stairs.
Tunnel Stalker: COMBAT SKILL 38 ENDURANCE 40
Because of the speed of your attack, and the advantage of fighting from higher ground, increase your COMBAT SKILL score by 3 points for the duration of this fight.
If you win this combat, turn to 91.