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You shout the spell-words and feel a chill as some of your body warmth drains away to form the Counterspell. A flat sphere of translucent red mist suddenly appears in the path of the oncoming bolt and, as they collide, a splash of violet flame erupts in front of your eyes. A tremendous shock wave knocks you back in the saddle and your startled horse rears up, but somehow you manage to regain control. The Helghast emits a cry that rakes your mind (lose 2 ENDURANCE points), but the pain quickly fades as you gallop away from Meadowood.