Imani's voice came through the sending stones: "I will await your command. I may be able to extend the duration of the teleportation circle beyond it's normal brief interval once it is open, but you are correct to assume that you should all be as ready to leave as you can be. Let me know! Gods be with you!"
The Diamond Staff spoke telepathically to Terrus: "If you mean to wrest control of the node from the Dracolich, you must be touching the black stone that the creature is caressing. Be wary! The Dracolich will respond if you disturb it!"