Nilelane directs the glowing figure out above the surface of the water, and for the first 60 feet or so, all is well; the water appears to continue on to the far edge of the figure's light, and there is no disturbance. Once the glowing man-shape gets further than that, something happens out there. You're not sure what, but the surface of the water is definitely disturbed over a period of about three seconds.
The disturbance stops as soon as it begins, and the figure continues on. Just before it winks out at the farthest edge of the spell's range you're able to see what appears to be the end of a wooden jetty, although what it is attached to is still outside of the figure's radius of light.
"Great.. So something is gonna try to eat Kraz when he swims.."
Jack moves down to the edge of the water, looking for any other path that the group might take...perhaps a hidden ledge or passage??
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Nilelane sends four mildly annoying globes of soft glowing light to help Jack in his search, and as he peers down at the water at the extreme right of the landing he notices that the surface of the water there is acting... oddly.
Glancing back Jack smiles at Nilelane for her help, but then notices the odd way the water is acting to the extreme right.
"Nilelane can you move one of your globes over that way? It looks a little strange the way the water is acting there."
Jack moves as close as possible without actually stepping into the water.
Jack and Nilelane both peer down at the water's surface for a few moments, then turn to look at each other in amazement. It seems that some of the water is being displaced by something, something that the gentle ripples of current on the surface wash around. Something invisible, and rather... canoe-shaped. Now that you're both aware of it, you can hear a faint knocking sound as the invisible canoe knocks against the side of the ledge.
"Kraz wants to know what yall looking at!"
"Uphf!! Ok, don't get so pushy..haha!"
Jack stumbles into the invisible craft and takes a position at the far end. He reaches around the interior to see if he can find any paddles.
Jack clambers along the length of the canoe, and does indeed find two oars lying lengthwise in the boat.
"Kraz thinks we should just get to the other side."
Beerg gets in the boat but to the opposite end to Kraz.
Looks to kraz and says
We don't want to over weigh this thing both being at one end.
Beerg looking down at what appears to be a boat beneath him.
The party sets out on the canoe, Kraz rowing. It is a strange sensation, sitting in an invisible boat; the water appears to be directly below you, and with the help of Nilelane's lights you can see some distance into the clear water. The rocky bottom of the river drops away quickly, and you soon have no idea how deep it goes. Kraz adjusts easily to the rather gentle current that tries to nudge the canoe northward, and heads straight towards where you know the pier to be on the other side. It comes into view after you've travelled about fifty feet, and it is still one hundred feet away then.
When Kraz rows you all to the mid-point between the two shores, you can see that on each side of the pier is another tethered, and visible, canoe, and the pier itself, 25 feet long, protrudes from another rocky ledge with another tunnel continuing on into the darkness. About now, you also notice the odour of decay that permeates the air.
The canoe reaches the pier uneventfully, and you all clamber out of the boat.
"Kraz doesn't like stinking things.. Let's get moving up that tunnel.."
Death fills the air. It must mean we are close.
beerg lowers his head and says a small prayer
Torm will aid us in freeing the dwarves Beerg raises his head steadfastly lets move forward
Jack takes some time to look around the dock area before they proceed further into the cavern.
Perception:
Nilelane inspects the canoes as the party disembarks onto the pier, and can see that they are made of reasonably heavy wood.
Talltales gives Nilelane a whispered response. "My great-grandfather was a rather rare find in our clan - he was a skald, equal parts warrior, spellcaster, lorekeeper, and talespinner. Though he took part in many valorous deeds, he was best remembered for how much the children loved him. He would tell them preposterous tales every night, making them laugh and cry. We have taken his moniker as our family name ever since. Before that, my family belonged to clan Melairkyn, once from the Savage Frontier, what is now Waterdeep. But Clan Melairkyn is no more. My family long ago married into and joined the Iron House, led by Ghellin, the King in Exile. Our subterranean hold is near Tilverton." At this, he begins a hacking cough, his throat obviously irritated by so much talking. He gives a sad, apologetic glance to Nilelane and takes a swig of water from Jack's canteen.
Leaving the lake cavern, you progress down a fairly broad natural passageway which has been cleared of loose rocks and other debris. The passage takes a sharp northerly turn and enters a 50-foot by 65-foot natural cavern, with a 30-foot-high ceiling. A small pile of dirt in one corner, a large, flat rock suitable for use as a table for cards or dining, and an exit at the far right corner are the only significant features of the room.
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"Kraz feels like he would have liked those stories as well."
He says as he hefts the invisible canoes onto Nilelane's floating disc.
Moving into the room.
"Kraz thinks this must be where the wizards plays cards.."
Nilelane's invisible servant sifts through the dirt as she sits down and challenges Kraz to a hand of cards, the stakes apparently magic itself - or perhaps just a pointy hat, Kraz can't be sure. The summoned presence spends a couple of minutes looking through the dirt, but uncovers nothing but more dirt. Tirrendale, still somewhat wearied from his trials, sits down heavily next to the flat stone "table", sighing as he does so.
"Kraz isn't sure if he's smart enough to be a wizard. Kraz likes to play cards though so what the hell.."
He sits and plays a hand..
Jack sneaks up to the exit and glances around the area.
"Hey Nilelane, can I get one of your light globes over here please?"
Perception:
Although it is noticed Kraz doesn't seem to care that Nilelane cheated, as long as he was the winner..
"HA! Kraz will have to get himself one of them nice hats when he gets back the town.. Kraz, The Divine Wizard! Kraz likes this.."
One of Nilelane's globes floats over to help Jack search the area, and he pokes around, eyes and ears alert.
Nilelane....Kraz.., I love that you're now a wizard Kraz but we really need to helping Tirrendale free his people. Lets do the wizard training later.
Beerg looks at Tirrendale reassuringly.
We will help save your poeple or we will die trying.
"Kraz thinks your right. We can do wizard training later!"
Jack moves over to where Beeg is standing and under his breath tells him he heard something coming from the tunnel leading back to the underground lake.
"not sure what it is, but something is moving back there and trying to be quiet too!"
Beerg looks at Jack with a silent nod.
He then signals to the group to silence and sneaks towards the sound where Jack directed him.
Sorin has been meditating the entire trip across the lake and when as the party reached the other side and began resting, moved to a comfortable position and began to meditate once again.
Kraz follows trying his best to be sneaky..
Like wraiths out of the shadows, six shapes appear. One you recognise from before; the strange creature that fled from your most recent battle. The other five are drow, moving sinuously and noiselessly in their jet black armour and cloaks, which seem to melt into the darkness. Two hold short swords, two have short swords and hand crossbows, and the last holds a mace. All their weapons seem to be made of some gleaming, dark metal. The one with the mace smiles cruelly and murmurs in Elvish as he advances.
Kraz moves to meet the drow on the right..
"Wizard's trying to ambush us eh? Kraz doesn't like that!"
Rage and attack..
Jack, hidden in the dark, fires at the sneaky drow. (aiming for red)
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Sorin darts forward next to Kraz to attack the drow swordsman, who blocks her quarterstaff strike, but leaves himself open for a a kick to the midriff. His breath erupts from his body with a grunt as Sorin's foot drives into his stomach. Jack's crossbow quarrel takes the drow leader in the throat, and he falls to the stone floor as noiselessly as he entered the chamber. Kraz brings down his greatsword in an almighty blow, hacking through the shoulder of the drow kicked by Sorin, and the dark elf gives a cut off scream and flops to the ground, blood gushing out of the horrendous wound.
Kraz steps forward, slashing upwards this time, his blade cutting up into the drow's leg. His opponent staggers, crying out in pain, but remains standing.
Nilelane blinks out of sight, and the sound of wood scraping on metal can be heard.
The drows' crossbow strings twang, and the sound of the cloaked creature's blowgun can also be heard. A bolt appears in Kraz's thigh, and the half-orc looks down at the dart before dropping to the floor. Another strikes Beerg , and though Beerg feels the cold sensation of poison begin to spread from the quarrel, he quickly rips it out of his body and fights off the wave of heaviness that begins to wash over him.
A blowgun dart hits Jack in the arm , but he too resists the poison.
Seeing Kraz fall to the ground, the sorely wounded drow in front of him gives a snarling grin and steps forward to attack Beerg. The surprise on his face is obvious as Nilelane blocks his strike with the invisible canoe!
Tirrendale rushes forward, wielding Beerg's warhammer. He swings furiously, and smashes the drow in the head, dropping him to the ground.
Beerg realises as Kraz goes down that the poison these creatures poses is going to be a problem.
Beerg flicks holy water in Jacks, Tirrendales and Sorins direction.
"Mighty Torm, flood their heart with courage, for not fearing death makes them stronger"
Seeing his best friend drop, an evil glint comes into Jack's eye. With their leader down he targets the skulking figure at the back of the group (purple).
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