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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8063041" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Darrow, Dermot and Shanni entered a wide stone corridor that ran west to east. Shanni was first to notice and complain about the cold air wafting towards them from the east, which caused Dermot to shiver. The ranger scouted ahead as his two companions held their position in view of the cavern entrance ahead. Shanni could see that the floor seemed to be moving and Dermot, once he returned, confirmed that there were ooze-like creatures on it, along with what he described as a tall, man-like figure made of ice. Darrow, somewhat incredulous, asked if it were moving, which was confirmed by the ranger.Dermot remarked that normally this was the sort of encounter they would use Aerikoth for. However, he thought that even without the mage, they could defeat the creatures, as long as they were ready to back off quickly. Darrow grinned and suggested that Dermot try to draw off some of the mindless creatures, to give them an advantage. The ranger said he would see if he could outpace their targets.The plan worked, as the three adventurers were able to defeat the crystalline oozes and two of what they assumed were ice elementals; Dermot had not seen the other one while scouting. Moving forward and wondering out loud how the elementals had gotten there, they searched the ice-rimmed cavern, noticing more large bones near a central rock formation. Darrow found another dragonscale near it. This prompted Shanni to produce a couple more scales from her pack, handing them to Darrow. Dermot half-questioningly raised the idea, previously discussed, that there had been a fight between a white and a red dragon at the site a long time ago.Just as Shanni was complaining about the lack of gold to be found, both she and Dermot saw something glinting in the ice field covering the back of the cavern. Shanni confirmed that they still had one rope left, then divested herself of most of her equipment, including a few previously hidden blades, save for a dagger in her boot sheath; Darrow had suggested she have at least one on her, to use as an anchor on the ice. The petite rogue tied the rope around her waist and Darrow picked up the other end, giving her a small amount of slack as she moved toward the ice field, which was at a short drop below the cavern’s stone floor.As Dermot held up his torch, Shanni squealed at the contact with the cold surface and slid a short distance, moving forward on her belly. It soon became evident to her that several inches of ice covered a rock floor, rather than it being water underneath. Wriggling forward, she discovered that the shiny thing they had spotted was a diamond. Squealing again from both pleasure at the find and the coldness of the ice on her body, Shanni reached for the precious stone, then triumphantly waved it in her hand.She was obviously eager to continue the search for treasure and moved along the edge of the chamber, ignoring the occasional involuntary shiver of her body. Darrow and Dermot each spotted another sparkling gem in the ice field for her. The first one she had to chip out with her dagger. As she did this, she merrily thanked Darrow for suggesting she bring one along. The last gem, which she identified as a star sapphire, was on the edge of the ice field and was more easily retrieved.Shanni sat for a moment on the ice, regarding the gem with a faraway look, and mentioned that her da’ used to say that star sapphires matched her eyes. This prompted Darrow to ask how he had come across such gems, as well as to remind Shanni she should get back off the ice. This snapped her out of her reverie and she wriggled back to the edge of the ice field, where she easily climbed back up with the aid of her friends. Grinning brightly, the petite rogue displayed the three gems on the palm of her hand, declaring that they were not as good as a mountain of gold, but not bad.</blockquote>

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