Round 892 Transcript

Elric's eyes scan the jagged rocks below, desperate for a handhold or foothold to pull Varika up. He spots a narrow ledge just above the pit trap, but it's too far away. The sound of rushing water grows louder, and Elric knows he must act quickly to rescue Varika before it's too late. Varika's voice echoes through the confined space, "Elric, find Merrin! I can hold out for a bit longer." Her words are laced with desperation, and Elric can tell she won't last much longer in this treacherous environment.

Gods above, I can't see anything but murky darkness! My lungs are screaming for air and the current is dragging me down, down, down! But wait...is that a faint light pulsing in the distance? An orb of some sort, just barely visible through the gloom? I kick with all my might, fighting against the icy water as panic threatens to overwhelm me. My fingers close around something jagged - a rock from the riverbed. If whatever's down here thinks it can take me without a fight, it's in for a rude awakening! As I struggle towards the light, every instinct tells me this could be a trap...a lair for that creature waiting to ambush me again. But what choice do I have? It's either take my chances or drown down here in the dark. I'm running out of air and options fast. I just hope Varikka and Elric are faring better than I am, though I fear the worst. This entire expedition has been one disaster after another...and now it seems to be coming to a head in the most terrifying way possible. But I won't give up without a fight. Not Merrin Quickstep, halfling scout and lockbreaker extraordinaire! I'll claw my way out of here if I have to, even if it means leaving shreds of my flesh behind in the river's greedy depths. Varikka and Elric are counting on me...and by the gods, I won't let them down. I take a final deep breath and dive down towards that pulsing orb, swimming with every ounce of strength I have left. The light grows brighter as I approach...and I pray to whatever powers might be listening that it's not the last thing I'll ever see. Hold on Varikka, Elric! I'm coming!