Devlin nods and starts barking orders at those of the men who did not follow Karras. Soon a small group of warriors is created, cleaving through the chaos and rising water.
The journey is grueling, with multiple scuffles against the rising number of drowned undead and many a hound meets their death at the rusting blades of the Vassals. In the end though, the group finally slides down a part of the aqueduct and enters into the Aquifers.
[ +- ] Aquifers
A series of underground rivers and aqueducts, originally meant to supply the landmarks of Heart with freshwater from the river above. After the Vermissian incident, when the madness of Heart spilled to the surface, they became abandoned by all civilization and wildlife both real and unreal now occupies the place.
Once the group enters the caves, a moment of temporary peace arrives, with the members finally having the time to catch their breath. Twelve survivors total, including Mahsa, Mahjid and Devlin, managed to get into the Aquifers. Many stop to tend their wounds for at least a little while, before continuing on their journey.
OOC:
Since you managed to save Devlin, you can now both include him as you Bond. A Bond is able to heal up to 1d8 Stress, remove Minor fallout or reduce Major fallout to Minor at the cost of 1d8 stress to the Bond. Bond are described in the Core rulebook on page 98.
I would strongly recommend having Devlin bandage Mahsa up as they will otherwise receive ongoing Blood stress. As for Mahjid, I will leave it up to you whether you wish to refresh with Devlin before going for the Delve or keep him for when you need him more.
You are now up for the following Delve:
The Doomed Waters
DOMAINS: Desolate + Wild
TIER: 1
STRESS: D4
RESISTANCE: 10
CONNECTION: There is something moving through the shadows here, a beast longing for blood and flesh of the passersby's. Kill it and the path shall be safer.
