Round 837

The tunnel walls seemed to close in around them, Elric's torchlight casting flickering shadows that danced across the ancient stonework. Merrin felt her heart race as Varikka disappeared into the hidden pit trap, the dwarf woman's cry of pain echoing through the confined space. Without thinking, she dropped her pack and lunged forward, reaching out with both hands.

"Varikka! Take my hand, quickly!" Her fingers brushed against the dwarf's, the brief contact enough to confirm Varrika was still conscious and alive. The water surged around them, cold and unforgiving, already rising fast. Merrin dug her feet into the slick stone, trying desperately to find purchase as she strained to pull Varikka up.

"Elric! Rope!" She shouted, her voice echoing off the damp walls. "Throw me that rope!" The water was already past their ankles, rising steadily. They had seconds before the entire tunnel filled completely.