Round 68

Sister Hale strained against Gravedigger Renn, her fingers digging into his shoulders as she tried to pull him free from the grip of whatever had its claws in him. The massive chitinous limb clawed at the stone once more, sending a burst of ash high into the storm-dark sky. Outside, the guard leader halted, hand on the hilt of his sword, and Sister Hale's gaze darted between him and Renn, her eyes filled with a mix of fear and resolve.

Gravedigger Renn's face remained set in a determined grimace as he struggled to break free, but it was clear that Sister Hale's efforts were being met with resistance. The rusty key buried in the ash-covered debris had been found by the guard leader, who now examined it with a mixture of curiosity and suspicion. Meanwhile, the massive chitinous limb continued its relentless assault on the stone, sending shivers down the spines of the party members huddled together.

As the silence stretched out, Sister Hale's gaze shifted to Gravedigger Renn, her voice low and urgent as she whispered, "We can't stay here. We need to get moving." But it was too late; the guard leader had already begun to move towards them, his sword at the ready. The air was thick with tension as the party waited for their next move, trapped between the guards and the tunnel entrance.