The Invisibility Option
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
"Someone's coming behind us," Mission says quietly to Rennick. "I can't tell how many, or how far away they are, but--" he shrugs.
"I don't like the idea of allowing anything to follow us in these tunnels. As much as I do NOT want to fight again, especially when we're so close to Promise, I definitely don't want to be caught between a horror behind us and a terror in front of us."
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Mission continues, softly, "I suggest that we move the party on down to the next intersection of tunnels-- quickly, and quietly as we can, and lay an ambush there. Where the tunnels divide, we'll have more room to move and fight, or take cover, while we'll catch our pursuers in the narrow."
He swallows, waiting for the halfling's reaction.
From: Karl
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Farron feels a sinking feeling in his stomach at the news that they are being followed. He does not want to risk injury again before the battle with Anileth as he's sure there will be no healing again on this trip unless Cadfael can be relieved of his dark insanity. Nevertheless he will do whatever Mission and the others propose.
From: Raja
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
"There is," Sa'id says quietly, "one other option."
He swallows.
"I have a spell that can make us all invisible for a time, provided you stay within a certain distance of me. If we head to the intersection and move into one of the side tunnels, I can shield us from the sight of whatever is coming if we wish not to be seen." He pauses. "Either way, I agree that we should make for the intersection quickly and quietly."
From: Mike
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Garyth nods at Sa'id's suggestion. "We don't even know who our followers are; they may not be enemies. We should use Sa'id's spell to hide ourselves. If they do turn out to be enemies, we still have the option to take them." He doesn't say it, but from the way he winces when he takes a breath, Garyth is in no hurry to get in another fight.
From: Scott
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Mission's heart hammers. He nods at Sa'id wordlessly.
"Fine."
From: Dan
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Cadfael will agree to the invisibility plan.
OOC -- Sorry, busy today, but I don't want to hold things up.
From: Raja
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Sa'id falls into stride beside Garyth. He speaks quietly, not quite whispering in case Mission and Rennik are listening. "I have a spell of light that I can cast in the intersection. If we then move down the side passage, we may be able to see what comes. They might be more likely to search, though..." He pauses. "Also, I have my fireball spell memorized, if it comes to that, which is safe provided we are far enough away from them."
From: Mike
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
Garyth thinks a moment, then shakes his head. "No, if we attract their attention, they may find us. We'd be better off staying concealed until they're past."
From: Raja
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
[OOC: Just got this from Matt, I assume he meant it to go to everyone.]
Sa'id nods his agreement. The halfling makes sense. "Just remember that if anyone attacks or works further magic, it will break the spell for that person but not for the others."
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"No light," Rennik says. "We want them to pass us by, not stop and look around. I'd rather be behind them than in front."
He barely catches himself agreeing to be cloaked by magic. When he had the speed spell cast on him the previous night, there seemed to be no harm. Silently, the halfling begins to rethink his views on magic and mages - it seemed priests and monks were proving more problematic.
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From: Matt
Subject: Re: The underground trail; ever eastward
D'oh! Oops!