Elven Navy Delta Squad: Thought Taker

[GruTheWanderer]

"Did you initiate an attack on the flayer that lead to your death?"

YES

"Was the attack premeditated?"

YES

"Who did you work with on this plan?"

NO ONE

"Was someone controlling you?"

NO

Thought Taker approaches the members of Delta Squad that are on deck. "How shall we proceed, friends? Hector advises me that the exterior of the asteroid has no air of its own. Bringing the ship near would be dangerous, as its gravity would tear away some of ours. So we need to arrange transport to the surface and a supply of air for ourselves." Thought Taker looks closely at the various spellcasters.

 

[Mirth]

Replying to Thought Taker, Chjargal says, "My gadabout holds enough air for 2 hours of operation, but only for myself."

 

[Keia]

Marcus, responding to the results of the speak with dead invocation, said, "Well, that answered a lot of questions for me? The rest of you okay with Thought Taker's innocence, at least in this?"

When everything is complete on the reading of the corpse, Marcus will head topside with the rest of the team and give them the results as well.

As far as the air supply, Marcus really didn't have a suggestion, except for perhaps necklaces of adaption, which he didn't think they had access to.

 

[GruTheWanderer]

When the other spellcasters make no response, Thought Taker makes an exasperated mental noise. "I was hoping to save this for an emergency, but if we have no other options..." The mind flayer pulls forth a fragile crystal.

"When shattered, this will provide air. I believe it will be enough for the interior of the asteroid, although the air will only last for 2-8 hours."

"As to the flying, I assume Master Chjargal can ferry us across. I can also levitate across the distance, although it will take some time."

"Shall we depart?"

 

[GoldenEagle]

Grillon grabs his things and pulls his cloak back over his head. With that he heads to the deck and prepares to be helped to the asteroid.

GE

 

[Old Fezziwig]

Akodo nods. "I'll shift into a hare for a while. It'll be easier to transport me and I'll need less air." A blink and shortly afterwards, the hengeyokai has completely transformed, equipment and all.

 

[Keia]

Marcus also gathered his gear, and made certain that everything that could be needed was brought along. Although this was a short trip by necessity, he didn't want to have to ferry back to the ship for supplies and the like.

Marcus also bought foodstuffs for a couple of days (rations and the like).

Checking on Cramp, Marcus asked, "Everyone ready to go?"

 

[Mirth]

"As to the flying, I assume Master Chjargal can ferry us across. I can also levitate across the distance, although it will take some time."

"I'll be glad to accomodate," the bugbear replies tersely to the illithid's suggestion. "But if you have the brainpower to get yourself over there, I suggest you use it."

Chjargal then grabs his gadabout and begins rigging the harness. As soon as he is done, he turns to Marcus and the others, "Who's first?"

 

[GruTheWanderer]

Garyh, if you ever come back you are welcome to join in as Tiktitik while Theryndil is in a coma.

Chjargal begins ferrying the members of Delta Squad across, starting with Marcus and Akodo, followed by Amanu and Grillon. The transition from ship's gravity to weightlessness to the asteroid's gravity is a little disorienting, but you've done it before in training exercises.

Thought Taker slowly levitates away from the ship, then levitates down towards the Portal. Theryndil is left in the care of Hector and Lareth.

You stand around the 20-foot-wide tunnel leading into the asteroid, relying on your personal air envelopes for the time being (Thought Taker hopes to reach a sealed area before using the crystal). No illumination is visible from inside the tunnel.

 

[Keia]

"Let's get some light going and move out," Marcus said. He waiting for some illumination and set off at point, searching the area for possible traps our difficulties. That was going to be a problem with the current team, Marcus thought. We don't have a infiltrator or rogue with us - I guess that's why I trained a little in that area.