Irdril fires some magics at the attacker..
Kanzen dashes to help and the water weird attacks again, this time attracted to the new targets of Cyrus, Eddrikk, Kanzen, and Galenus.
An arm-like wave rushes out for Cyrus, who ducks under it.
Really startin' ta 'ate 'ese f%*!ers, Eddrikk swings his glaive at the watery foe.
Galinndan keeps driving his ensorcelled blade at the elemental's fluid form, trying to disrupt it. And fortune favours him!
Galenus realizes his mistake jumping into the water just as soon as he realizes just how hard it is to swing an axe while in it. But still, he pushes ahead determined to help Gallindrin.
Galenus swims over to assist Gallindrin, helping him get to the edge and out of the water. Once out himself, Galenus will retrieve his pack.
Cyrus advances and slashes at the elemental creature.
Galenus strikes at the creature and misses then swims successfully to shore. Cyrus and Galinndan land heavy blows but Eddrikk misses.
Irdril weaves her magic's again at the creature.
but she can't seem to hit anything..
Kanzen strikes twice at the creature as he moves into range.
The group's weapons don't seem to damage the elemental creature very effectively but Galinndan rips massive tears in its body while the rest pile on. Finally, the water holding it together falls in a splash back into the pool.
When you return to Eldeth and Droki, you see that she is holding tightly onto the derro. "Little runt tried to break away and kept laughing insanely the whole time." She spits to the side in disgust. "Should we keep going, try to take a break, or head topside for a real rest?"
Galinndan staggers onto dry land, soaked and fatigued. The tears in his flesh still drip bloodily.
His gaze locks with Eldeth's.
"I do not object to carrying on if someone can close these wounds for me. And good job."
Galenus pulls out a couple of vials from his pack.
Here, drink these. They should help.
Galinndan accepts and downs both potions without hesitation.
His wounds cease bleeding.
"My thanks, Galenus. Let us push on."
Kanzen lifts his head wearily, then lays his hands on his chest, murmuring a prayer to Eilistraee. A pale glow emanates from beneath his hands, and some of his more grievous wounds begin to close. He then nods at Galinndan's words. "Yes, let's."
Perhaps we should gag that maniac and take a short rest. I could provide healing if we could do that.
Cyrus nods. "Da's fair, some o' you ain't look all dat great."
"I do not object to a rest."
Ok, we'll take a short breather, and then move on.
The group pauses for an hour to catch its breath.
Alright, Droki, where is this egg of yours? And you better warn us of danger next time, or I'm tossing you into whatever gapping maw is snapping at us.
"Nice try lil guy, donah try it again."
The derro cackles gleefully. "Oh that? I didn't even think to mention it. Hee heee hee! It's never been a problem for me! You must be too loud, is all! Hee haa hee!"
Galinndan ignores the cackling and briefly meditates.
Once theyre done with the rest, Galenus will forge ahead. Where to next, Droki? Where is this egg of yours?
Droki continues leading you along yor current path. Apparently he didn't bring you past the water weird simply for his own amusement. You come up on an opening into a larger cavern where you hear babbling coming from the from inside.
Galinndan stops and listens carefully once the babbling reaches his ears.
You hear the babbling in Undercommon "Ooh! Another piece! Soon it will habe the power to conquer the city! Hapoy the rest of the Council will be! Hee hee hee!!"
Galinndan turns to the others and speaks in a low voice.
"The stealthy should advance and begin slaying, swiftly followed by the rest of ye."
Galenus agrees with Gallindrin, Alright, I'll hang back with Eldeth and Droki while all of the rest of you advance.
After a steady upward climb, the tunnel opens into a huge, well-lit chamber. The glow of faerzress and bioluminescent fungi compete with shafts of white light that fall upon naturally formed shelves along the walls as well as a rocky mesa at the center of the cavern. Crudely formed ramps connect the different levels of the mesa up to the height of its two topmost tiers, which are linked by a sturdy bridge. Atop one of those tiers sits a large red egg. Atop the other stands a 50-foot-tall obelisk made of smooth black metal with a few noticeable imperfections, as though small parts of it were somehow chipped away.
A female derro stands close to the obelisk, gently patting and stroking its surface. The obelisk flashes once, the glow of faerzress around the cavern flaring in response. The derro squeals with glee as she snatches an object up from the ground, then writes something down in a small notebook.
Galinndan moves up.
The brave elf moves forward but doesn't move quietly. Silently, a dark shape moves down from the cave wall toward him.
Rays of light shoot from the small creature toward Galinndan, striking him twice. One he resists so that it barely wounds him (9 damage) while the other leaves his mind somewhat muddied.
The derro stops babbling immediately as well.
Galinndan is hurt and then...confused...
He draws his...bow...and fires?
+2 if target is humanoid
A spectator! Watch out! Galenus exclaims, not necessarily realizing that his new companions may or may not know about the subspecies of beholder. Don't use spells!
He draws is axe and rushes in to attack, leaping up at it.
Idril fires a crossbow bolt at the creature instead of a spell.
but misses..
Get dun 'ere an fight like a dwarf, ya damn ghost!!
Galenus chucks an axe which cuts deeply into the flying creature. Eddrikk taunts it but it seems unresponsive. Galinndan fires an arrow at Eddrikk but misses.
The spectator fires two more days. It tries to confuse Cyrus but the goblin is too wily. It tries to inspire fear in Kanzen but he is too brave! The derro suddenly goes invisible.