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You dive to avoid your enemy’s lance, but your reflexes have been dulled by the shock of your fall and you react too slowly to avoid being struck by this expert horseman. The razor-sharp tip of his lance gouges a deep furrow across your thigh.
Pick a number from the Random Number Table. If the number you have picked is odd (i.e. 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) deduct 2 ENDURANCE points. If the number is even (i.e. 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) deduct 4 ENDURANCE points.
As the Bakhasian leader thunders past, you stagger to your feet and use your Kai skills to command your horse to come to you. He obeys, and you are able to mount up and ride back towards Karvas before your adversary can make his third pass. In the distance you can see that the tree is now burning less fiercely. On approaching the Prince, you call for him to follow as you race along the trail towards this flaming pine. Bravely your horse makes a tremendous leap across the tree to land surefootedly on the trail beyond. As you bring him to a halt, you pat his neck in praise for his courageous action. Moments later, you see Karvas come leaping over the trunk and you cheer his masterful display of horsemanship. The Bakhasians choose not to follow. They break off their pursuit and allow you to make good your escape into the foothills of the Dammerdon Mountains.
